Five Key Questions To Ask When Creating Law Firm Equity Agreements

Successful chief legal execs & law firm partners share legal insights Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Post written by Doug Bend Doug Bend is the Managing Partner at Bend Law Group, PC, a law firm focused on advising small business owners. Shutterstock </div> </div> <p><span>When drafting an equity agreement, partners need to […]

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5 Ways to Save on Estate Planning Costs

Estate plans aren’t cheap. But exactly how much you’ll spend depends on a multitude of factors — the complexity of your overall needs, the experience of the attorney involved, and your geographic location, since costs can vary greatly across various regions. This article was written by Tracy Craig, columnist for Money, and was originally published on […]

Iceland Vacation Ideas – Destinations to Visit in Ireland – AARP

Vacation Deals Members save up to $570 on vacation packages at the AARP® Travel Center Powered by Expedia®. Liberty Travel Members receive discounts on select vacation packages and assistance from travel agents. Hotel Discounts Members save at Best Western, Hilton Hotels, La Quinta, Wyndham and more. Source: AARP Travel Iceland Vacation Ideas – Destinations to […]

Employers Slash Retirement Benefits Spending

The retirement cost cuts came as employers shifted from defined benefit retirement plans to defined contribution plans such as 401(k)s.  “Beyond the overall increase, there has been a seismic shift that can be characterized as a tale of two benefit programs,” John Bremen, managing director of human capital and benefits for Willis Towers Watson, said […]

Cooking Classes and Cuisine Tours Around the World – AARP

“Today’s travelers are experiential,” says Erik Wolf, executive director of the World Food Travel Association, a nonprofit educational organization whose community of food-focused travel professionals numbers 48,000, according to Wolf — up from 18,000 in 2013. “People want to get out of the bus or the car and actively participate and learn and do.” Epitourean, a Colorado-based […]

Total Solar Eclipse Viewing Tips, Where to See Eclipse – AARP

Homestead National Monument, Neb. (eclipse: 1:02 Central Time) Bill Nye the Science Guy leads the cheers on eclipse day at Homestead, which is about 50 miles south of Lincoln. Visitors can make pinhole viewers to safely watch the partial phases of the eclipse. NASA scientists will talk about subjects like space exploration and astronaut training, and another […]

Ace Your Retirement With New Digital Coaching Tools, Resources …

“Retirement planning can sometimes leave people anxious, confused or even paralyzed,” said Debra Whitman, AARP executive vice president and chief public policy officer. “This campaign will break down retirement savings into easy, actionable steps for all Americans.”   AceYourRetirement.org features a digital retirement coach named Avo, a chatbot that will ask the user questions about their […]

Is Text Messaging The Next Frontier In Marketing For The Legal Industry?

Chair of Stevens & Lee’s Energy, Communications and Public Utility Group and creator of The Connection College. Shutterstock </div> </div> <p>Attorneys are now using SMS (short message service) to communicate with clients and prospects. Before you start thinking that lawyers are on the cusp of a cutting-edge communications style, let me remind you that SMS is […]

Cryptocurrencies As Legitimate Asset Protection Tools

Shutterstock Despite some misconceptions, using bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies for asset protection in connection with offshore planning may be an effective strategy. A crucial facet to using foreign trusts to protect wealth is ensuring that the trustee and trust assets remain outside of any jurisdiction where the grantor might be sued. Some U.S. states may […]

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The Emotional Side of Retirement Planning – Kiplinger

This Kiplinger article was written in May 2017 byBarbara Shapiro, President of HMS Financial Group. You can find Barbara’s Kiplinger bio here.  Read the full article here. Forget finances, you’ll never be ready to retire unless you’ve thought through exactly what you want your next chapter to be like. Historically, people retired when they reached […]

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How to Develop Your Estate Plan

Christine Benz, Director of Personal Finance on Morningstar.com discusses how choosing an attorney, designating helpful individuals, and drafting documents now can provide peace of mind for you and your loved ones. By Christine Benz of Morningstar.com | 05-17-2017 04:00 PM Read Full Article HERE Video Transcript:  Christine Benz: Hi, I’m Christine Benz for Morningstar.com. Estate planning […]

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How to Guard Against Retirement Threats

Christine Benz, Director of Personal Finance on Morningstar.com discusses how job loss, the death of a spouse, and divorce can derail retirement, but a sound financial plan can help, says Baird’s Tim Steffen. By Christine Benz on Morningstar.com | 05-04-2017 11:00 AM   Video Transcript: Christine Benz: Hi, I’m Christine Benz for Morningstar.com. As retirement approaches, even the […]

Five Ways Lawyers Can Add Value To Their Client Relationships

Successful chief legal execs & law firm partners share legal insights Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Post written by Forbes Legal Council Experienced chief legal officers & law firm partners from Forbes Legal Council offer firsthand insights on legal issues. From top left to right: Doug Bend, Joshua Lenon, Lawrence Buckfire, Linda […]

Four Negotiation Tactics Leaders (And Lawyers) Can Use To Their Advantage

Successful chief legal execs & law firm partners share legal insights Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Post written by Forbes Legal Council Experienced chief legal officers & law firm partners from Forbes Legal Council offer firsthand insights on legal issues. From top left to right: Matthew Digesti, Peter Minton, James Goodnow, Anthony […]

Filing A Large-Loss Insurance Claim? Six Things You Can Expect From Your Attorney

Bringing his expertise to the practice of residential, church and commercial insurance law in the Houston area. The Voss Law Firm, P.C. <p><strong>2. They’ll be your guide through the process.&nbsp;</strong>When you hire an attorney to help you with your claim, he or she should be there to answer all of your questions, provide you with […]

Six Of The Top Pitfalls Of Buying A Business And How To Avoid Them

Doug Bend is the founder of Bend Law Group, a law firm focused on advising small businesses and startups. <p><strong>3.&nbsp;Research the company’s financial history.&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>Have a CPA &quot;kick the financial tires&quot; of the business to make sure the purchase price is supported by the company’s revenue and expenses. A solid CPA can not only help you determine […]

Five Steps You Can Take Now To Protect Your Company's Trademark

Successful chief legal execs & law firm partners share legal insights Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Post written by Forbes Legal Council Experienced chief legal officers & law firm partners from Forbes Legal Council offer firsthand insights on legal issues. From top left to right: David Nied, Brian Igel, Victor Cardona, Doug […]

Respect Your Clients' Time: What Every Law Firm Should Learn From The Four Seasons

Successful chief legal execs & law firm partners share legal insights Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Post written by Jeffrey Unger Jeff Unger is the founder and CEO of eMinutes, a law firm. He is a three-time Inc. 5000 honoree and a graduate of Babson College. <p><span style=”font-weight: 400″>Here are some ideas […]

Six Things Lawyers Want Business Owners To Know About Them

Experienced chief legal officers & law firm partners from Forbes Legal Council offer firsthand insights on legal issues. From top left to right: Jeff Coppaken, Linda R. Evers, Dan Hussain, Anthony Johnson, Victor Cardona, David Nied. All photos courtesy of the individual member. </div> </div> <p><strong>1. Not All Attorneys Are Created Equal&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><span>Attorneys are a […]

How To Successfully Transition From A Law Firm To A Solo Practice (According To The Experts)

Successful chief legal execs & law firm partners share legal insights Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Post written by Forbes Legal Council Experienced chief legal officers & law firm partners from Forbes Legal Council offer firsthand insights on legal issues. From top left to right: David Nied, Victor Cardona, Doug Bend, Anthony […]

The Future Of The Legal Industry

From automation to concierge-level support of clients, the legal industry is changing, and changing fast. In the last several years, employment opportunities have fluctuated, with the number of legal jobs pre-recession still down by 55,000.  We asked three prominent leaders in the field to comment on where they see the legal industry going. Peter Prestley, […]

Supreme Business: Why The Justices Picked By The Next President Will Impact Your Business

Successful chief legal execs & law firm partners share legal insights Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Post written by James Goodnow Attorney James Goodnow, a Harvard Law graduate, is a shareholder at Fennemore Craig, P.C., and a member of the firm’s management committee. <li><strong>Scope of intellectual property rights</strong>. Regardless of the nature […]

Five Ways Law Firms Can Develop New Business Opportunities

Successful chief legal execs & law firm partners share legal insights Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Post written by Forbes Legal Council Experienced chief legal officers & law firm partners from Forbes Legal Council offer firsthand insights on legal issues. From top left to right: Linda R. Evers, Doug Bend, Lawrence Buckfire, […]

Five Things To Remember When Updating Your Company's Privacy Policy

Successful chief legal execs & law firm partners share legal insights Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Post written by Forbes Legal Council Experienced chief legal officers & law firm partners from Forbes Legal Council offer firsthand insights on legal issues. From top left to right: Jeff Coppaken, Linda R. Evers, Tracy Gray, […]

How Business Leaders Can Attract And Motivate Millennial Workers

Successful chief legal execs & law firm partners share legal insights Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Post written by James Goodnow Attorney James Goodnow, a Harvard Law graduate, is a shareholder at Fennemore Craig, P.C. and a member of the firm’s management committee. ” readability=”49.615682895304″> Millennials, like myself, have gotten a bad […]

Just Starting Out As A Lawyer? Seven Tips From The Experts

Experienced chief legal officers & law firm partners from Forbes Legal Council offer firsthand insights on legal issues. From top left to right: Doug Bend, Lawrence Buckfire, Victor Cardona, Anthony Johnson, Fatima Khan, Matthew Digesti, Peter Minton. All photos courtesy of the individual member. </div> </div> <p><strong>1. Give Before You Take</strong><span>&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span>The best way to […]

Five Things You Should Know Before Starting Your Own Law Firm

Successful chief legal execs & law firm partners share legal insights Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Post written by Forbes Legal Council Experienced chief legal officers & law firm partners from Forbes Legal Council offer firsthand insights on legal issues. From top left to right: Doug Bend, Victor Cardona, Lawrence Buckfire, Anthony […]

Six Compliance Issues Your Business Could Face

Successful chief legal execs & law firm partners share legal insights Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. From top left to right: Matthew Digesti, Fatima Khan, Lawrence Buckfire, Doug Bend, Kelsie Ackman, Steven Heath. Photos courtesy of the individual member. </div> </div> <p><strong>1. Distinguishing Contractors Versus Employees</strong><span>&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span>In today’s environment, businesses need to […]

Hiring A Contract Worker? Avoid These Five Common Mistakes

Successful chief legal execs & law firm partners share legal insights Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. From top left to right: Victor Cardona, Lawrence Buckfire, Brian Draves, Kelsie Ackman, Tracy Gray. Photos courtesy of the individual member. </div> </div> 1. Not Starting With An Intellectual Property Agreement  If your outsourced project is a […]