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Mergers can present opportunities for law firms to expand their reach, incorporate new specialties, and grow their client bases. Establishing the process for law firm elections, including thresholds for a merger to proceed and the weighting allocated to each partner's vote, is crucial for transparency and integrity. The best practice for

Law firms ask partners to submit votes for several reasons, from equity partner promotions to mergers and practice acquisitions. Ensuring law firm partner elections and other ballots are secure, structured, and transparent is essential. The key to encouraging full participation from partners and shareholders is convenience and clarity, pr

Law firm partner voting is a key element of appointing a managing partner – the successful partner is normally chosen during a formal election and serves a fixed term in this board position. The correct process will depend on the firm, its internal policies, and the ownership structure. In most cases, candidates must be nominated [&hell

Online election transparency is critical to its success as a viable method of secure voting. Transparency can be accomplished through several avenues, such as independent auditing, publicly-accessible election procedures, and voter verifiability.  Thankfully, ElectionBuddy has a plethora of online voting system resources to help orga

Online ballot counting offers several advantages over traditional voting methods. It’s faster, instantly auditable, and guarantees impartiality. This is because computers typically don’t make mistakes, and when they do, the digital paper trail means that exactly what happened is readily apparent.  ElectionBuddy has a large select

Electronic voting reliability can be accomplished through transparency, anonymity, and redundancy. By ensuring all three of these principles are followed, electronic voting can be more reliable and secure than in-person voting. ElectionBuddy has a host of election resources for organizations of all kinds to help guide them through proper

Even the most high-demand golf clubs with long waiting lists rely on their members to succeed, ensuring members are engaged and feel valued, respected, and integral to the culture. One of the best ways to improve transparency is to ensure communications are clear, providing members with reporting and opportunities to have their say, witho

Requesting input from members when holding country club elections can be key to success, ensuring customers and owners communicate their preferences, share suggestions, and actively participate in the growth of a private membership club. One of the best ways to access membership input, particularly when deciding how to address specific is

Country club financial governance covers a wide area. Still, it sets out the policies and processes by which a private members club collects income, makes spending decisions, tracks transactions and outgoings, and reports on financial expenditure and reserves to its membership. Well-established governance rules improve member confidence a

An election certification inspector plays a crucial role in ensuring the integrity and transparency of elections, particularly in homeowner association (HOA) elections. These inspectors are independent third parties responsible for overseeing the election process, ensuring compliance with relevant laws, and maintaining fairness throughout

The world of American theater is highly diverse. Broadway shows often take the spotlight, but there are thousands of community theaters and drama clubs across the United States, and each local club has its own rules and membership requirements.  At the national level, there are large unions, such as the Actors Equity Association (AEA

Supervisors and managers often find themselves in precarious positions. Many of them care about the happiness and well-being of their employees, but they have been tasked by their employers to act as intermediaries. Managers must walk a fine line between what the company demands and what the employees feel is best.  In the end, what [&he

Community associations play a critical role in fostering cohesive, thriving neighborhoods. These associations are key to facilitating community engagement, enhancing the quality of life, and promoting local democracy for their members. Community association elections are similar to professional association elections; both are democratic p

Academic associations are a critical component of education systems around the world. These associations are typically made up of members who are currently practicing as university lecturers, professors, and department heads.  These associations have the power to greatly influence our understanding of entire fields of study. They als