March 2018 Table of Contents
Features
Human Resources Management
Tough Talk
By Kylie Ora Lobell
Having difficult conversations with problematic employees is never easy — but these conversations need to happen. Here are tips to get you through them.
Human Resources Management
Merger Mesh
By Mary Kate Sheridan
6 integration areas to prioritize during a law firm merger.
Continuing Education Course
How to Ethically Oversee Trust Accounts
By Richard Dippel, JD, MBA, CPA
This CE course will provide an overview of what your firm needs to know about the trust accounting process.
Columns
Big Ideas: ALA Executive Director's Letter
Proud to be Hack(er)
Special Coverage
Global Legal Hackathon Comes to ALA Headquarters
BP Perspective: Insights From a Business Partner
Critical Security for Multifunction Devices and Beyond
Innovations: Fresh Thoughts for Managing
Legal Market Demands Sustainable, Practical Technology
Test Drive: Gadget Reviews with Bill and Phil
Test Driving the Fitbit Ionic Smartwatch
Thinking Out Cloud
Going to the Cloud ... Are We There Yet?
Departments
Industry News
Tips for Using Tech to Better Manage Legal Holds
Tips and Trends: Industry Advice and Developments
Legal Real Estate Reaches a Tipping Point
ALA Now
ALA Faces: Member and Chapter News
Anniversaries, Awards and Appointments
News from the Foundation of ALA: The Spirit of the Volunteer
AT ALA: News About ALA
What's Happening at Headquarters