American Bar Association

Electronic commerce; antitrust and consumer protection in the information age.

This reference manual from the American Bar Association's Section of Antitrust Law provides detailed information on antitrust issues as they relate specifically to issues of electronic commerce. Topics covered include the basic economics of e-commerce, relevant markets, mergers and acquisitions, intellectual property, information exchange, distribution, privacy and advertising. Chapters are notated in detail and relevant case law is cited. The volume is authored by several lawyers associated with the Section of Antitrust Law. (Annotation ©2011 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

The lawyer's guide to increasing revenue, 2d ed. (CD-ROM included)

Greene, a lawyer who consults on practice management and the strategic and financial aspects of maintaining a firm, offers lawyers a guide to evaluating, tracking, and increasing a firm's revenue. He explains how to develop a revenue mind-set, understand financial indicators, and track results; look for revenue in billable hours and rates; heighten the significance of client intake, keep them grateful and manage expectations, and let them do the marketing; offer value-based fee arrangements; grow the paralegal role; use technology; create financial reports; use partner compensation as a management tool; enlist practice group leaders; and other steps. This edition has been updated and expanded to address contemporary issues and information on how to avoid short-term solutions, look beyond cost-cutting, and develop a multi-year strategy for financial growth. It adds a section on the underlying barriers to making changes and expands the chapters on leverage. The CD-ROM contains sample policies, worksheets, plans, and documents from the appendices. (Annotation ©2011 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)