Law Firms



Some Law Firms Will Die Without Quick Cuts

Some law firms will die if they do not put some cost-cutting measures into effect immediately, according to a law firm consultant. Many large law firms have already announced compensation cuts, furloughs and other cost-cutting…


Four Day Work Week – At A Law Firm

A four day work week with a catch – evening hours are extended. But apparently, productivity is up in this and similar experiments. Will the in-house world give a shorter work week a try? If…



The Big Law Service Delivery Curve

The Big Law service delivery curve impacts in-house counsel and legal departments generally. How quickly are firms adopting or adapting to the latest trends and technologies? Legal buyers are already making major moves. “Graphing service…



KPMG to Double Lawyer Headcount

Lawyer headcount is set to surge at KPMG and likely at other ABS license-holders around the world. Is Biglaw ready to compete? “The Big Four’s assault on the legal services market looks set to continue…



In-House Lifers at Job Market Disadvantage?

In-house lifers – those in-house counsel who have spent their entire careers as corporate counsel – are a special breed in the in-house counsel jobs market. Are in-house lifers at a disadvantage for their lack…