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 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…
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…
If you’re looking for a way to help, check out the link to the GoFundMe page. Better yet, if you are in the Detroit area, reach out to the organizer to see how you can…
Legal AI is here – and one way or another, it’s coming to a law department near you: “This week legal AI company, Kira Systems, announced that it is being used by White Shoe, New…
How best to advise the world’s finest companies? Don’t just rely on Biglaw lawyers, use experienced general counsel to provide guidance: “Global law firm Dentons has launched a consulting unit staffed with more than 50…
Will technology lead to the expansion of in-house teams at the expense of outside counsel? “Advances in legal technology are the biggest threat to large law firms as legal departments shore up their investment in…
In-house perspective on law firm client service by Matt Fawcett, General Counsel of NetApp: “Most of the time, I am proud to be lawyer. I know many smart, engaged, driven lawyers, including some that I count…
In-house lawyers typically pride themselves on being just as competent as their law firm counterparts – but do they lag law firms on AI use? “A new survey of inhouse legal team use of AI,…
As rates for law firms continue their inexorable rise, a legal procurement function may assist a company in achieving savings in its legal spend: “For many years, GCs and in-house attorneys resisted the influence of…