Reinventing The Law Business: Thoughts Inspired By Bill Gates
Managing partner Bruce Stachenfeld reflects on the future of the law business -- and it's a bit frightening.
Are You There Biglaw? It’s Me, The Client: Why GCs Are Pulling Even More Business From Firms
Survey shows 40 percent of GCs are looking to pull business from firms in the coming year.
LexisNexis Practical Guidance Rolls Out Dedicated Practice Area for AI & Technology
The new generation of AI-related legal issues are inherently cross-disciplinary, implicating corporate law, intellectual property, data privacy, employment, corporate governance and regulatory compliance.
Nationwide Pay Raise Watch: Could Philadelphia To $160K Drive NY To $190K?
Could good news for Philly translate into good news for other markets?
The Layoff Train Is Out Of Control, And Your Firm’s Next
What's the latest news in Biglaw staff layoffs? More are coming...
Seeking Biglaw Billables: $1,150/Hour OBO!
In this day and age, even Biglaw bills can be discounted.
Some Comments on Capital Calls (and a Closer Look at Greenberg Traurig’s)
Why is Greenberg Traurig issuing a capital call to its partners? And are any other firms following in its footsteps?
Keeping Law School Accessible When Federal Loans Fall Short
As federal borrowing caps tighten financing options for law students, one organization is stepping in to negotiate the terms they can't secure alone.
Size Matters: Should I Get a ‘Merge or Die’ T-Shirt?
According to the Wall Street Journal (sub. req.), small law firms have adopted the mantra: merge or die. Indeed, the number of law firm mergers is staggering. Yet, small firm to large firm mergers are not the answer for all small firms. Valerie Katz notes that the article featured several potential problems....