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Rees Morrison

Rees Morrison

November 14, 2011 | Inside Counsel

Morrison on Metrics: Get it through your thick head

Homo sapiens brains have evolved such a way that theyre ill-suited to cope with large numbers.

By Rees Morrison

3 minute read

October 24, 2011 | Inside Counsel

Morrison on Metrics: The coefficient of variation

Sophisticated managers may want to know how to compare unrelated data sets, especially when it comes to inside spending budgets.

By Rees Morrison

3 minute read

October 10, 2011 | Inside Counsel

Morrison on Metrics: The ins and outs of patent costs

One common way that metrics vary from one law department to another arises from their treatment of patent-related costs.

By Rees Morrison

5 minute read

September 26, 2011 | Inside Counsel

Morrison on Metrics: 5 kinds of averages

Is your knowledge above- or below-average when it comes to averages?

By Rees Morrison

3 minute read

August 29, 2011 | Inside Counsel

Morrison on Metrics: Total cost of resolution ought to include internal time

Data on the value of time consumed internally for legal matters is murky.

By Rees Morrison

5 minute read

August 15, 2011 | Inside Counsel

Morrison on Metrics: 16 digital definitions

Examining the numerous numerical terms that legal departments use every day.

By Rees Morrison

6 minute read

August 01, 2011 | Inside Counsel

Morrison on Metrics: Of business models and benchmarking

Comparisons of seemingly similar companies are complicated when business models are factored into the equation.

By Rees Morrison

3 minute read

July 18, 2011 | Inside Counsel

Morrison on Metrics: Reliance on accounts payable for external spend data

While potentially necessary for many small legal departments, there are drawbacks to solely relying upon this data.

By Rees Morrison

5 minute read

June 27, 2011 | Inside Counsel

Morrison on Metrics: Tracking seasonal billing trends

The most variable metric law department managers track is outside counsel spending. This got me wondering whether there is much seasonality to the inflow of invoice amounts: Are there any patterns by month for how much gets billed to law departments?

By Rees Morrison

3 minute read

June 13, 2011 | Inside Counsel

Morrison on Metrics: Sources of help for statistical analysis

Five places to look within your company for help gathering important statistics.

By Rees Morrison

3 minute read