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The American Lawyer

In a Remote Environment, Talent Development Is Fraught With Risks

Law firms have proven that they can work remotely, but can they train and develop lawyers without creating inequities in their talent pools?
9 minute read

Legaltech News

Utah Broke the Lawyer Fee-Sharing Mold. Now Other States Watch With Interest

All eyes were on Utah when it allowed nonlawyers to perform more legal services and share fees with lawyers for the first time in the U.S. Now states will closely watch how Utah lawyers' revenue and consumer complaints fare in the new "sandbox."
4 minute read

The American Lawyer

As They Navigate the Pandemic, Midlevel Associates Say Law Firm Transparency Is Paramount

Law firms aiming to keep associates satisfied in unprecedented times should focus on transparency, according to our Midlevel Associates Survey.
10 minute read

The American Lawyer

Work-Life Balance Remains a Top Concern for Associates

For better or worse, few issues capture associates' attention like work-life balance. In this year's Midlevel Associates Survey, they opened up about the pressures they feel.
3 minute read

The American Lawyer

When It Comes to Tech, Associates Say Firms Lack Touch

Otherwise satisfied associates find themselves frustrated by law firms' inadequate technology, according to our Midlevel Associates Survey.
3 minute read

Legaltech News

Law Firms' ALSPs are Banking on Expertise Over Price. It's Working.

While a law firm's alternative legal service provider (ALSP) may be more expensive, corporate legal departments says there's more than just the vendor's Big Law backing that is appealing.
3 minute read

Legaltech News

COVID-19 Pushes More Legal Outsourcing, but Not All ALSPs Will Benefit

Budget realities and the move to remote work movement have accelerated the use of alternative legal service providers. But not all legal departments and law firms are comfortable leveraging these new law companies.
5 minute read

The American Lawyer

Partners' Gain Is Associates' Pain as Hours Move Upstream

Client demand, a little hoarding and the promise of billable hour-related compensation come together to create a zero-sum game associates are destined to lose.
7 minute read

The American Lawyer

Already Out of the Office, Talent Flocks to Distributed Firms

Distributed, or virtual, firms are attracting Am Law 100 talent as the model is an increasingly compelling draw for attorneys who are now questioning the value of paying for a traditional firm's overhead.
6 minute read

The American Lawyer

Big Law PACs Open Their Wallets for GOP Incumbents in Pivotal Election Year

The dollars raised and spent show that law firms are becoming increasingly active in the 2020 race while leveraging donations to bolster their own lobbying practices.
6 minute read

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