The Billable Hour’s Existential Crisis Has An Access To Justice Silver Lining
If AI allows firms to replace timekeeping with flat fees, it could give lawyers the time and money to pursue the public interest work they're putting off.
Is It Still Too Early To Declare The Billable Hour Dead?
Quantifying The Pressure On The Traditional Billable Hour
Law Firms Prepare To Automate Themselves Out Of Their Own Business Model
DISCO's new report reveals an industry at the crossroads.
Will AI Really Move The Needle On The Billable Hour?
The billable hour is more embedded, especially in Biglaw, than most realize.
If Not The Billable Hour, Then What?
Smart billing = stronger cash flow. Join our expert panel on July 23rd to discuss the models savvy firms are using — and the ways AI can directly improve your bottom line.
Thank You For Inventing The Billable Hour!
We LOVE living life in tenths of an hour.
Humans in the Loop: The People Powering Trusted Legal AI
As the use of artificial intelligence permeates legal practice, a critical question confronts every legal professional who uses these tools: Can I trust this?
Time’s Up: Will Law Firms Say Goodbye To Billable Hour In The (Gen)AI Era?
The legal industry stands at a critical inflection point.
Lawyer Walks Right Off Job After Fee Cut From $200/Hour To $15/Hour
Well, technically the cut hadn't been finalized yet, but the point remains.
ChatGPT Exec Says AI Will Replace $2000/Hr Paralegals… Who Wants To Tell Her?
Tell me you don't understand this industry without telling me you don't understand this industry.
Context Windows In Legal AI And Why Content Still Determines Quality
Legal teams ask a practical question. If large language models are so capable, why does legal AI still depend on curated content, and why does surfacing that content matter so much?
Law Firm Partners Made BANK Last Year And There’s Nothing Clients Can Do About It
Partners saw big increases in their rates last year. And got paid for them.
OGC’s Managing Partner On Why An Alternative Approach To The ‘Broken’ Billable Hour Is Needed
This firm's managing partner has the scoop on how law firms can offer a better billing model for corporate clients.
Does AI Signal The End Of The Billable Hour?
One thing is for sure: as AI helps automate and make work more predictable, both law firms and clients will benefit.
Billing Rates Go Up… And Inflation May No Longer Be To Blame
Lawyerly rate hikes could continue.
Partner Has F’n Had It With You Entering All Your Time On The Last Day!
Fixing billing habits is a two-way street.