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The Pandemic Is Pushing—and Preventing—Law Firm Innovation

Attorneys may be ready and willing to innovate following the barrage of changes that have come their way during the COVID-19 pandemic. But with law firms potentially in midst of a very busy season, it may be harder to get dormant innovation projects off the ground.
3 minute read

The American Lawyer

With Investigations Revived, Firms Are Stocking Up on White-Collar Hires

Federal stimulus money is creating an increased demand for white-collar crime and investigations work, and firms are looking to hires from the government to meet their needs in the space.
4 minute read

Law.com

Law Firms Must Learn How to Collaborate With ALSPs—Clients Are Waiting

"Law firms have to stop seeing things through their own prism—what's good for us. Instead they need to look for what is in the best interest of the clients," says one former firm managing partner. And increasingly, that means collaborating with outside service providers.
8 minute read

Law.com

ALSPs Are Still More Threat Than Partner to Law Firms

Law firms have tried to stake out a distinct territory inside the legal ecosystem as providers of high-end advisory services, but as the demand for process-oriented work continues to fuel ALSPs, firms could nevertheless find their footprint shrinking.
8 minute read

The American Lawyer

Big Firms in Strong Position to Fight for Broader Lease Protections, Experts Say

Many firms and tenants are now negotiating temporary abatements in exchange for longer leases or heftier payments in 2021 and 2021, said Mark Weiss, of Cushman & Wakefield.
4 minute read

The American Lawyer

Hong Kong's Loss Could Be Singapore's Gain, Locals Say

As protests and legal changes continue to dog Hong Kong, Singapore is attempting to gain a bigger slice of the Asian legal business market.
12 minute read

The American Lawyer

Down a Quarter of Its Partnership, Boies Schiller's Leaders Expect More Changes

The firm's managing partners say that the "vast majority" of the firm's 80 partner and of counsel departures since January last year have been planned, a line that several former attorneys dispute.
9 minute read

The American Lawyer

With PPP Money Dwindling and Cases Rising, 'Substantial Uncertainty' Remains for Firms

Law firms received millions in the form of loans and grants as part of the Paycheck Protection Program. But as the money begins to run out, and COVID-19 cases continue to rise, law firms are not out of the woods yet.
5 minute read

The American Lawyer

Facing Down a Crisis, Big Law's Pro Bono Departments Prepare to Do Their Part

The Pro Bono Scorecard shows Big Law contributed more than 5 million hours of pro bono last year. Now, as the pandemic pushes millions of Americans to the brink, pro bono leaders are ready for a surge of clients in need.
10 minute read

The American Lawyer

The 2020 Pro Bono Scorecard

The American Lawyer's annual report on the legal industry's pro bono commitment.
4 minute read

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