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Financial performance – How top “pandemic performer” law firms thrived
Fall 2021
Newsletter: Law Firm Management
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 434
Abstract: A recent report from the Thomson Reuters Institute examines the factors that have contributed to the high performance of law firms that fared best financially during the COVID-19 pandemic. This brief article summarizes why understanding these factors can help other firms better position themselves for future disruptions.
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Document review goes remote
Fall 2021
Newsletter: Law Firm Management
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 550
Abstract: Every attorney knows that document review is a critical component of discovery. Most clients know this, too, but they might not know that a large portion of document review during the pandemic was done remotely. Remote document review may join the ranks of pandemic-induced changes to the legal industry that are hard to put back in the bottle. This article reviews how attorneys can help guide clients through the transition.
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Are you using paralegals effectively?
Fall 2021
Newsletter: Law Firm Management
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 573
Abstract: Sometimes, attorneys do work that’s better left to paralegals. This can undermine the firm’s profitability and create a ripple effect of staff members performing tasks for which they’re overqualified. This article highlights some ways to minimize such problems.
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3 challenges to tackle for a successful hybrid work environment
Fall 2021
Newsletter: Law Firm Management
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 815
Abstract: The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in the spring of 2020 forced many law firms to have lawyers and staff work remotely. Some firm leaders had previously been adamantly opposed to this setup. But many ultimately learned how effective this switch in modes can be. This article highlights the pros and cons firms should weigh before making a so-called “hybrid” work environment part of their firm’s new normal.
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Using VINs and AI to improve online marketing
Fall 2021
Newsletter: Auto Focus
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 439
Abstract: A vehicle identification number (VIN) provides access to almost everything anyone might want to know about a vehicle. This article discusses some dealerships’ use of VINs to more precisely target online marketing of their vehicles and better allocate their marketing dollars.
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Why LIFO accounting might be attractive right now
Fall 2021
Newsletter: Auto Focus
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 510
Abstract: Both new and used car prices have risen sharply this year, due mainly to a combination of high demand and tight inventories. This article notes that this rising-price environment might make now a good time for dealerships to consider the benefits of switching to last-in, first-out (LIFO) inventory accounting, which has the potential to lower income taxes and create other financial benefits for dealerships.
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Buying or selling a dealership? An earnout provision may help close the deal
Fall 2021
Newsletter: Auto Focus
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 671
Abstract: In a volatile economy, dealership mergers, acquisitions or sales can be difficult to close. This article suggests that when a purchase, or sale, of a dealership is held up because the parties can’t agree on the financial terms, an earnout provision can bridge the gap.
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How to position your dealership for the future
Fall 2021
Newsletter: Auto Focus
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 787
Abstract: With the rapid shift to online car buying caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the rise of online retailers like Carvana and TrueCar, the automobile industry may be on the cusp of a major change in how people buy their cars. This article explains that positioning a dealership for the future starts with understanding customer expectations when it comes to car buying. A sidebar points out the importance of strategizing how to sell vehicles to Millennials to improve future sales.
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Mitigate the risks of telemedicine
Fall 2021
Newsletter: Rx for Practice Management / Practice Management Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 443
Abstract: It’s likely that telemedicine will be a continuing presence in health care. Although it has many positive aspects, there are two primary areas of risk associated with telemedicine: medical errors and cybersecurity. This article discusses these risk areas and ways to mitigate them.
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Defining and implementing the role of a medical assistant
Fall 2021
Newsletter: Rx for Practice Management / Practice Management Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 575
Abstract: Medical assistants (MAs) typically engage in a broad range of activities within a medical practice. They may perform clinical duties, such as taking medical histories and explaining treatments to patients. They also often perform administrative duties, such as answering the phone, welcoming patients, using computer applications, and updating and filing medical records. This article explains how an MA can contribute value to a medical practice.
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Is outsourcing right for your practice?
Fall 2021
Newsletter: Rx for Practice Management / Practice Management Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 645
Abstract: In a rapidly changing health care climate, it pays to put all options on the table when considering improvements to a medical practice. Some of the ways practitioners traditionally have done business may be holding the practice back. This article suggests physicians might want to consider outsourcing some activities to ensure their practices continue to thrive.
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7 ways to improve patient satisfaction surveys
Fall 2021
Newsletter: Rx for Practice Management / Practice Management Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 785
Abstract: Increasingly, physician reimbursement is being affected by patient satisfaction scores. Medicare payments and reimbursement rates are linked to patient satisfaction scores, specifically via the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) scoring system. This article points out that while nothing can be done about predetermined HCAHPS survey questions, medical professionals do have some control over patient surveys. A sidebar provides some tips for improving patient satisfaction.
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Bank Wire – CFPB issues guidance on unauthorized EFTs
Fall 2021
Newsletter: Community Banking Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 425
Abstract: This brief summary of recent trends in banking highlights Consumer Financial Protection Bureau answers to FAQs on unauthorized electronic fund transfers and discusses a Federal Reserve tool that simplifies CECL implementation. It also notes the OCC’s intention to rescind a 2020 Community Reinvestment Act rule.
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Maintaining internal controls in a post-pandemic environment
Fall 2021
Newsletter: Community Banking Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 516
Abstract: Internal controls are the lifeblood of a bank’s risk management system. Weak or ineffective controls can lead to operational losses and expose a bank to a higher risk of fraud. This article points out that as we continue to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, banks need to assess the pandemic’s impact on their internal control systems and make appropriate adjustments.
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Keep your customers satisfied
Fall 2021
Newsletter: Community Banking Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 591
Abstract: Over the past few years, community banking has withstood rapid technological changes, unprecedented economic challenges during a pandemic and new demands from its customer base. This article explains that to maintain profitability amidst all this turmoil, banks need to ensure that they retain their existing customers. This article suggests three fundamental questions to help improve customer satisfaction and retention.
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UDAAP resurfaces – Is your bank in compliance?
Fall 2021
Newsletter: Community Banking Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 886
Abstract: During the COVID-19 pandemic, many banks changed the way they do business by reducing lobby hours, closing branches, and relying more on mobile banking apps and online transactions. This article notes that in light of recent Consumer Financial Protection Bureau changes signaling a return to more aggressive enforcement, it’s a good idea for banks to review their unfair, deceptive or abusive acts or practices (UDAAP) compliance policies and update them to reflect current business practices.