A Rising Tide Lifting Seaworthy Boats In Litigation Finance
Litigation finance is growing rapidly and shows no sign of stopping anytime soon.
What Does It Take To Start A Hedge Fund Or Litigation Finance Fund?
Starting a fund is very difficult and most funds fail, especially today.
Learning After Law School
Once you’ve got your law degree, how do you keep your professional skills up to date? Share your perspective in this brief survey, and you may be eligible to win a $250 gift card.
Lawyers And Bitcoin And Blockchain
If a client asks about using a blockchain-based smart contract, don't be left speechless.
The Best And Worst States For Litigation Finance (Part II)
And the most attractive states for investing in litigation are....
The Best And Worst States For Litigation Finance (Part I)
Professor Michael McDonald examines why the differences between funding exist between states.
Is Amazon Coming To Crush Lawyers?
Amazon lends billions to small businesses -- and surely plans to expand.
Managing Partners are Navigating the AI Inflection Point.
New executive research from Ari Kaplan explores how law firm leaders are responding to changing client expectations, evolving economics, talent transformation, and AI governance.
Lead Validation Is Key For Legal Professionals
There are no perfect solutions, but it pays to do a little homework when making a marketing investment.
German Class-Action Model Offers Opportunities for Litigation Finance
The German market is probably the single best opportunity in the space today.
What People Can Teach Machines
The reality of machine learning doesn't live up to the hype -- and this creates opportunities.
Marketing And The Law
Marketing in the legal field is broken. There are no easy answers on how to fix it.
AI Is Reshaping Legal Practice—But Tools Aren’t The Real Differentiator.
Explore the mindset, cultural shifts, and training strategies that define the AI‑savvy lawyer, revealing why human judgment, standardized competence, and integrated learning—not technology alone—will shape the future of the profession.
Soft Skills Still Matter For Attorneys
Many law school students and new attorneys overlook the value of soft skills in the market.
The Value of Middle-Market Litigation Finance
The current reality in the market leaves the vast majority of business litigation unserved.
Unstructured Data, Text Documents, And The Attorneys of Tomorrow
Attorneys need to look at how the insights from non-traditional data analytics can complement their own skill sets.
Business Development For Lawyers Is Imperative
Attorneys looking for more clients should consider these four steps, from finance columnist Michael McDonald.
Should Attorneys Care About Data Analytics?
Yes – if they want to make more money and have a more successful practice.