Author: Morgan Lewis Jr.

Property swap

1031 tax-deferred exchanges revisited [read more]

Am I personally liable?

Understanding the rules of personal liability in business [read more]

If at first you don’t...

Examining the Employee Free Choice Act [read more]

Product liability and tort...

Vital issues for all businesses to consider [read more]

Protective measures

Select a lawyer that suits your needs [read more]

Directors and officers face liability

Check your D&O insurance now.

IT matters

You can't afford to overlook information security.

Vital reforms

Why everyone needs to pay attention to proposed Medicaid reforms

Buy dirt

An expanding market makes for strong real estate opportunities.

Bright idea

Joey Reiman helps CEOs transform their businesses.

Rise to the occasion

Atlanta Bread Co. President and CEO Jerry Couvaras grew the restaurant chain by finding the right systems and franchisees.

Survivor

Pete Kight made CheckFree the No. 1 online bill pay service by trusting his vision and positioning his company for survival.

Just rewards

Lois LeMenager turned a small sales-incentive provider into one of the largest women-owned private firms in the country.

Turning up the heat

Steve Don took his third-generation family-owned food service equipment distributor from no-tech to high-tech through employee buy-in.

Spin doctors

Edelman stays the world's largest PR firm through specialization.

Skyscraper

Carter's A. Trent Germano says diversification is crucial for Atlanta's largest office builder.

College Inc.

DeVry University's for-profit business model may be the future of higher education.

Built to last

Herman J. Russell reflects on 50 years of building Atlanta.

Wired for growth

EarthLink CEO Garry Betty wants to propel the nation's No. 3 ISP to the top in the next decade.

Staying cool

John Rogers grows Ariel Capital Management through patient investing.

The art of the turnaround

Heico Cos. CEO Michael Heisley has turned around everything from a sheet metal manufacturer to a professional basketball team by eliminating waste and realigning management.

The wow factor

How CEO Robert Mang plans to keep the crowds coming back to Galyan's Sports and Outdoor Adventure

Fast track

Russ Umphenour credits his 1,000-restaurant fast food empire to a highly motivated work force and a strong value system.

Soldier on

Chicago Bears CEO Ted Phillips says the new Soldier Field is a success.

Globe trotter

How CEO Mike Eskew helped grow UPS from a ground-only package delivery service in 37 states to a supply chain management giant in 200 countries

Inside Crate and Barrel CEO Gordon Segal’s slow-but-steady expansion

Crate and Barrel CEO Gordon Segal's slow-but-steady expansion resulted in annual double-digit revenue growth for the housewares chain.

The chamber at 100

The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce sets its sights on entrepreneurs in its second century.

Chef executive

How Doris Christopher turned a $3,000 loan into a $740 million direct selling empire that even Warren Buffett couldn't resist

Fire inside

The secret to employee motivation is frequent and personal recognition.

Letting grow

Data-Basics grew by allowing its CEO to step back from the day-to-day operations and focus on the future.

Open door

Communication breeds innovation.

Mind bender

Corporations like Microsoft use unusual intelligence testing to screen new recruits.

This old building

Renovating a downtown building may not be as expensive as you think.

Out of paper

The Mail Room Inc. stays nimble with technology.

Fast lane

Mid-American Security dominates its traffic control niche.

Helping hand

The Gathering Place supports those living with cancer and their families.

United front

Thomas Waltermire's actions show he can return PolyOne to profitability.

Weed eaters

EnviroScience Inc. wants to rid the lakes of a pesky water plant.

Proof of life

EagleCheck Inc. could keep terrorists out of airplanes and secure buildings.

Workplace Evangelists

The Employers Resource Council helps companies create top workplaces.

Dream home

Start planning for your luxury home early.

Choose wisely

Set guidelines for your charitable giving.

Room to grow

Know your rights before you sign an office lease.

Dream home

Start planning for your luxury home early.

Choose wisely

Set guidelines for your charitable giving.

Room to grow

Know your rights before you sign an office lease.

Born again

Restructure your company by focusing on what you do best.

Message in a bottle

It only takes seconds to destroy your company's reputation.

Battle ready

Out-innovate your foreign competitors.

High risk

Drug testing can save your company money on workers' comp costs.

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