Three lessons ‘Downton Abbey’ can teach us about business
Lord Grantham can illuminate what not to do when securing your financial future
Business Advice
Ask HR: What to do when a promotion goes awry
There are hazards in picking the wrong person or mismanaging the changeover
Revisiting the myth of tax deferral
Tax efficiencies should be an integral part of any sound investment plan
How the Local Government Center lost its appeal
The state Supreme Court squarely rejected the LGC’s claim that members of the boards of risk pools have discretion to control what is to be returned to members as surplus
Is an employee on the clock while getting dressed in work gear?
Supreme Court ruling says ‘donning and doffing’ compensation can be negotiated
How St. A’s set a model for intentional inclusiveness
With its first lay president, and now its first female trustee chair, the college bears the fruits of inclusion
ESOPs: a tax-efficient way to reward employees and provide liquidity for shareholders
ESOPs are a path to personal and business security that deserve your serious consideration
6 things 2013 should have taught us about the financial markets, but didn’t
It’s buyer beware, as the bull market turns 5
Transparency and the financial advisor
Any professional who doesn’t tell clients how they make their money isn’t being fully transparent
Up-front contracts: power in mutual respect
Four questions to ask of an up-front contract, which essentially set the ground rules for any new business appointment
Are you working all those hours because you have to?
It’s a lot easier when your people know what they’re doing and you don’t have to keep giving them instructions
Best practices for using payroll debit cards
They carry unintended consequences for both employers and employees
‘Texas shootouts’ and New Hampshire LLCs
Such a contractual provision may avoid deadlock between members
What to do when your personal life affects your job
When we’re in the middle of a crisis, we tend to think everyone is thinking about us and our problems. Fortunately this is almost never true
Navigating the complexities of valuing a business
Choosing the wrong approach could dramatically impact your company
Commercial real estate activity: 2013 in review
Retail, education, multifamily projects set the pace
Litigating in the court of public opinion
Recognizing that crises are a different kind of legal problem that require a different strategy is essential
