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…
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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…
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…
Big 4 Legal Teams Outboxing Biglaw?
Make no mistake, the beancounters are intent on outboxing Biglaw at their own game. While they may not be trying to replicate traditional law firms, this does not mean they are not trying to eat…
Complacency Epidemic Hits Law Firms
Are your law firms part of the complacency epidemic? Have you seen a decrease in urgency and attentiveness to the needs of your company? You are not alone: “Wishes do come true. Legal spending is…
Survey: Incomplete Legal Research Impacts Case Outcomes
Incomplete legal research by lawyers impacts case outcomes. Who would have thunk it? A research study worthy of circulating to your outside counsel: Most judges in a survey say that they see lawyers miss relevant…