Outside Counsel

How to Predict Client Portability

A recent survey found that less than a third of firms report that their lateral hiring efforts have resulted in “satisfactory” returns.

General Counsel To Lawyers: “Do You Understand AFAs?”

At a recent conference, a panel of general counsel discussed the difference between a lawyer offering an alternative fee arrangement and the lawyer’s knowledge about what this truly means.

Three Data Breach Liability and Care Standards to Know Now

Trying to anticipate which theory to use when bringing Privacy and Cyber Security Litigation is complicated, and can create unforeseen challenges.

The Art And Science Of Legal Editing

Creating new documents by recycling old ones is common practice, but to ensure the new document achieves its purpose requires […]

How Law Firms Can Escape the “Commoditisation” Trap

A leading law firm and in-house legal consultant in the UK has some advice for law firms that want to […]

Lateral Partner Integration. Keep Existing Firm Clients Top of Mind

In the excitement to bring a large book of business with shiny new clients into the firm, the benefit and value to the firm’s existing clients often takes a back seat. Don’t let it.

What Do General Counsel Really Think About Our Marketing Efforts?

A general counsel from a Fortune 500 companies outlined what corporations look for in selecting outside law firms, and provides a list of just several of the tools firm marketers can use to stand out.

In Disarray, Foreclosure Firm Is Evicted

Problems surfaced with the February departure of the chief financial officer, who has been involved in a string of legal […]

Hawaiian Shirts In Court? Small Firm Dress Codes

If establishing or joining a small law firm, consider the pros and cons of establishing a dress code. The flexibility […]

Non-Lawyer “Officers” Barred By Texas Ethics Committee

The Texas Bar’s Professional Ethics Committee last month said that no law firms in the state could give non-lawyer employees […]

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