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  • Financial statements: Your nonprofit’s “family album”

    Year End 2014
    Newsletter: Nonprofit Agendas

    Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50

    Word count: 965

    Abstract: Financial statements are jam-packed with important information about an organization, so it’s important to use them to help better manage the organization now and in the months and years ahead. But, to glean meaningful insights from these documents, one needs to understand what each statement represents. This article provides descriptions of several key financial statements and how analysis of their results can help in planning.

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  • There must be a gang – Civil RICO convictions are no slam dunk

    July / August 2009
    Newsletter: Construction Law Briefing

    Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50

    Word count: 965

    Abstract: Many construction fraud victims are tempted to bring claims under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO), which can offer triple damages. But courts are indicating that those who pursue such a claim must meet certain criteria. The case of Wickes Furniture v. Carpman illustrates one decisive factor in particular: whether an organized gang is involved in the crime.

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  • Thanks, but no thanks – Signs you may want to decline a prospective client

    Winter 2009
    Newsletter: Law Firm Management

    Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50

    Word count: 965

    Abstract: During tough economic times, no firm wants to turn away new clients or business. But the fact is: It’s never a good time to relax your client-screening process and standards. Having an effective intake process enables you to assess potential clients from a strategic, operational and risk standpoint, helping you to head off “bad business.” This article looks at reasons to say “no” to a prospect.

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  • Put in a bind – Recent federal decisions limit copyright protection of architectural plans

    May / June 2008
    Newsletter: Construction Law Briefing

    Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50

    Word count: 965

    Abstract: The typical AIA agreement between an architect and an owner includes various protective provisions. Yet recent federal court decisions have put anyone seeking to protect architectural plans from unauthorized use in a serious bind. This article looks at a couple of recent cases that provide prime examples.

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