List of Legal Tech Startups Grows
Bob Ambrogi of LawSitesBlog has created a spreadsheet of legal tech startups – and it is growing. Take a look and assist if you can. Many of these legal tech startups are working on interesting…
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The Good and Bad of Brexit for Lawyers
Brexit for lawyers – change is coming: “As law firms and clients wait out the legal and regulatory uncertainty after Britain’s decision to leave the European Union, another factor could complicate matters: the falling British pound…For…
Better Negotiating Through Body Language
Can subtle body language changes lead to better negotiating – and better outcomes – for your company? “Lawyers negotiate all the time — with other lawyers, partners, staff and clients. Even at home, you’re probably negotiating…
How to Better Contribute as an In-House Counsel
Thinking of ways in which you can have a better impact as an in-house counsel? A recent program in the UK should give you some valuable pointers: “The 20th LBCambridge residential skills development programme for…
Top 5 Must Do’s for the New In House Lawyer
General Counsel and start-up specialist Tanya Avila gives her thoughts on must do’s for the new in house lawyer: “I’ve written about what I wished I learned in law school to make me a better…
What to Consider Before Agreeing to Binding Arbitration
by Larry Grayer, Of Counsel at Protorae Law It’s faster . . . It’s cheaper . . . There are no outrageous verdicts because there’s no jury . . . The outcome will remain a…
Strategies to Ease Work Overload
Is work overload making you feel stressed out? You are not alone and there are strategies that can help – read on at the ABAJournal: “Work demands are becoming more intense in an age when…
Data: Law Firm Billing Rates by Practice Area
Want to see if your outside counsel’s billing rates are competitive with other law firms for similar work and staffing? Big data to the rescue! Check out a handy chart that is based on crunching…
Bitcoin Basics for Corporate Counsel
If you haven’t heard of Bitcoin or just want to learn more, read Bitcoin Basics by Steve Gold of McGuireWoods LLP: “Bitcoin, the online “cryptocurrency,” is not just for anti-government doomsday fanatics and drug dealers….
Guide: Structuring your in-house legal team
Interested in learning more about structuring your in-house legal team? DLA Piper has published a resource for general counsel and other in-house counsel involved in law department management: “This article is aimed at both new…