Biglaw Associates Billing $1,000 Per Hour
Biglaw associates are being billed out at over $1,000 an hour at some law firms. If you thought that $1,000 per hour lawyers were just in the partnership ranks, you should promptly disabuse yourself of…
Law Firms
Law Firm Revenue Takes Nosedive During COVID-19
Law firm revenue is taking a nose-dive during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a recent survey. While this is not surprising as the contagion is wreaking havoc on economies on a global scale, it does…
California To Explore Loosening Attorney Regulatory Framework
California is exploring loosening its attorney regulatory framework, which could lead to dramatic changes in the provision of legal services in the State. Areas under consideration include changing the rules for the unauthorized practice of…
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…
Lessons for Lawyers from a Low Cost Indian Hospital
Lessons for lawyers from a low cost Indian hospital. Perhaps a great article for in-housers to forward to their Biglaw counterparts. If Biglaw does not shape up, will they be forced to ship out as…
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…
If Law Firms Could Make One Change to Improve Client Value
Improve client value with one change – what would you choose? The answers are endless, but many Twitter survey respondents had interesting ideas that may be useful to your law department. Reducing client stress is…
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…
Transitioning from a Law Firm to In-House Counsel
Making the move from a law firm to in-house counsel can be daunting, but fortunately there is no shortage of tips to assist you. Keep an open mind and remember that the grass is not…