ABA Journal 1996 Jon Newberry - Abstracts

ABA Journal 1996 Jon Newberry
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'Anytime, anywhere, anyway;' online banking offers greater convenience and easier financial planning.LawJon Newberry
Bench marks: for a passing grade in court. (advice from lawyers who just became judges)LawJon Newberry
Betting against the unexpected: factor in risk potential to determine high or low insurance deductibles.LawJon Newberry
Budgeting boom; these are the days when miscalculating the price tag on corporate litigation could bankrupt a law firm. Getting a handle on costs is an art that not only boosts efficiency but carves out a competitive edge.LawJon Newberry
Capturing those billable hours: Windows 95, with its added muscle, will boost time-and-billing software capabilities, leaving more hours for generating revenue.LawJon Newberry
Catching up with college costs; prepaid tuition plans offer peace of mind, but beware of the pitfalls.LawJon Newberry
Early birds catch the tax breaks; it is too late to cut 1995's bill, so start now to reduce next year's tab.LawJon Newberry
Getting out from under. (lawyers have tendency to get too much in debt)LawJon Newberry
Net gains and losses: using the Internet to monitor markets - and buy and sell cheaper.LawJon Newberry
Nobody's perfeck: for lawyers who think they must always be invincible, acknowledging an error and taking corrective action go hand in hand. (includes related article on when lawyers are liable)LawJon Newberry
Out-of-office experiences; from communicating with clients to locating experts worldwide, lawyers are finding the Internet can help boost their hometown practices.LawJon Newberry
Perilous partnerships; investing with clients can strengthen or sour business relationships.LawJon Newberry
Protect assets before lawsuit arises: financial planning can help preserve profits, dissuade claimants.LawJon Newberry
Risky business; as more solos join the ranks, the margin for error grows increasingly slim. (includes list of books providing guidance for sole practitioners)LawJon Newberry
Spreading the wealth: diversification decreases risk and solidifies a portfolio - but don't overdo it.LawJon Newberry
Status checks plus details on the March ABA techshow.LawJon Newberry
Stop monkeying around; shift work to staff by delegating tasks and get more time for yourself. (delegation for attorneys)LawJon Newberry
Uncertainty has its own rewards; emerging markets may be the wave of the future for adventurous investors.LawJon Newberry
Used wheels making sense; automakers have a glut of off-lease luxury cars and are ready to deal.LawJon Newberry
Watch out for flat tax pitfalls; changes could affect insurance coverage, investments, retirement plans.LawJon Newberry
Working the percentages; by learning how to divide time between practicing law and managing a practice, anly lawyer can improve the chances for becoming a success.LawJon Newberry
Work now, pay later; for economic reasons, many lawyers now plan on retiring to a second career.LawJon Newberry
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