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Board Communication: The Mismanaged Asset
by Mickey Connolly and Bill Boyar
Board communication has the potential to substantially enhance ethical conduct, return on equity, and total return to shareholders. Learn how to shift this potential asset to a real one.

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Corporate Governance: A New Approach for Building Enterprise Value
by Bill Boyar
Build enterprise value and eliminate waste by implementing a corporate governance model based on valuable senior purpose, valuable communication, a culture of transparency and alignment.

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Don't Take It; It's Mine
by Gary Miller and Todd Zucker
Insurance agencies must develop enforceable nonpiracy agreements to protect the business interests of both the agency and its agents.

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Equity Financing for Small and Mid-Size Businesses Raising Money Through the Sale of Unregistered Securities
by Steven D. Kesten and Forrest D. Gordon
This informative white paper provides an overview of the most commonly used exemptions from registration used by small to mid-sized businesses when raising capital through the sale of unregistered securities.

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Five Keys to Law Firm Success
by Bill Boyar
Fundamental purpose, culture, strategy, compensation structure and leadership are five crucial components to ensuring a successful law firm.

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Following a Structured Process Paves the Way for Selling a Business
by Gary W. Miller
Learn how developing and sticking to a systematic plan can help make the selling of your business a smooth and painless transaction.

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Grounded in Our Core Values
by Bill Boyar and Gary Miller
Lawyers and firms with a strong ethical grounding and a clear, values-based ideology are more likely to be successful in the current market than those that are driven primarily by financial growth.

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Investigating the Maritime Incident Applicable Privileges and Considerations
by Richard A. Schwartz, Esq. and Craig D. Dillard, Esq.
This white paper discusses the privileges applicable to the maritime incident investigation and provides practical advice regarding common issues that arise in performing an investigation.

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Mission and Core Values Will Spell Success or Failure for a Firm
by Bill Boyar
How well a firm structures its culture, strategy, compensation and leadership can determine whether it ultimately succeeds or fails.

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Owner Can Ease Transition Pain by Signing a Buy-Sell Agreement
by Stephen Johnson
Signing a buy-sell agreement now can protect your interests and avoid common small business ownership problems down the road.

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Private-Sector Leaders Can Influence Nonprofits in Challenging Times
by Bill Boyar
Private sector leadership can support the nonprofit sector by providing guidance and experience to help shape these organizations, particularly in times of economic and social stress.

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Sarbanes-Oxley Act
by David Bond
How the Sarbanes-Oxley Act affected the regulation of public company accounting practices and standards, and imposed enhanced responsibilities on executives, board members, audit committees, auditors and lawyers.

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The Rise and Fall of an Asset-Based Loan - From Documentation and Inception to Work-Out
by Gary W. Miller and Trent L. Rosenthal
By acting quickly and decisively, and focusing on collateral, the asset-based lender can mitigate losses and maximize recovery.

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Use Careful Strategy to Manage Team for International Business
by Bill Boyar
Businesses hoping to expand internationally must consider several factors, from leadership to cost management, when planning their strategy.

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