Legal Management

April 2009
Volume 28, Number 3

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Table of Contents

Feature Articles

COVER STORY
Seeing Through the Storm: Law Firms Worldwide Weather Tough Times 
As employees respond to disheartening economic and legal industry news, legal administrators and firms’ HR professionals are working to keep operations – and spirits – afloat.
BY ERIN BRERETON

Step Up to Safety: Business Continuity Plans Matter Now More Than Ever Before 
Does your firm have a comprehensive business continuity plan to protect its staff, data, and property? It should.
BY BOB MELLINGER

A Prescription for Success: Another Take on Health Insurance Issues
Facing Law Firms
In this second article in a series of features on health insurance issues facing law firms, learn more about not only ways to save money, but also how to motivate employees to be healthier through creative in-house programs and incentive plans.
BY PHILLIP M. PERRY

Mastering Metadata: Understanding and Dealing with “Data About Data”
Legal administrators must understand the ethical implications of metadata and the importance of establishing a relevant firm policy for dealing with the challenges.
BY SUSAN MCCLELLAN

CASE STUDY
Instant Access: An Effective Records Management Solution
Seeking to achieve more unified and efficient operations, Canadian firm Gowling Lafleur Henderson LLP searched for an ideal records management solution – and found one from FileTrail that employs RFID information tracking technology. (Also featured: Hosting Creates Economical RFID Solutions)
By JASON MERVYN and tom pemberton

Columns and Departments

To the Point
Recharging Your Batteries
BY JOHN DELAVAN

Up Front
Practical News & Perspectives

Think Tank
A Fair Share: Addressing Limits on Retirement Plan Contributions

Best Practices
Boost the Bottom Line: Accepting Credit and Debit Cards Pays Dividends for Law Firms 
BY AMY PORTER

LawBiz Coach®
Leading the Way: Administrators Are Best Equipped to Manage Change in Today’s Law Firms 
BY ED POLL

Big Ideas         
Dress for Success: Professional Appearance Policies Drive Law Firm Vitality 
BY JULIANA B. BERRY

Off the Shelf
New Products for Law Firms

ALA Update
News from Your Association

Quick Connect
Legal Management Advertiser Information 

Final Thoughts
Reality Check 
By ANNA CONRAD AND BETH LIEURANCE

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