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The Law Firm Disrupted: Firms Should 'Partner' With Newcomers in Legal Services, Not 'Stiff Arm' Them

James Turoff, the GC at Hershey Company, shares observations from the in-house side on a rapidly evolving legal services marketplace.
5 minute read

International Edition

How Private Equity Backing is Helping One Firm Grow

As more firms and legal jurisdictions around the world, from Spain, to Germany and even to the U.S., consider the possibility of outside, third-party investment, Wotton + Kearney paints a picture of how such arrangements can work.
6 minute read

International Edition

UK 100 Firm and Consulting Group Alvarez & Marsal to Create New Law Firm

"Big law firms are pricing themselves out of quality work, yet mid-market firms are failing to capitalize on this dynamic due to structural headwinds," said the firm's managing partner.
3 minute read

International Edition

Former Vodafone GC Joins Deloitte Legal

Rosemary Martin was Vodafone Group's general counsel from 2010 until 2022.
2 minute read

Daily Report Online

Supercharging In-House Counsel Through ALSP Support

To deliver real value to your organization, the contract attorneys and other legal professionals you bring into the fold should embrace your organization's culture and supply the knowledge and expertise you need.
5 minute read

Daily Business Review

Unlocking Success: How Nonlawyers Propel Legal Excellence

While lawyers are often the face of the firm, the diligent efforts of the nonlawyer staff allow attorneys to excel in their craft. From paralegals meticulously organizing case files to administrative assistants adeptly managing client communications, each team member plays a crucial role in upholding the firm's reputation for excellence.
6 minute read

Daily Report Online

Gen. Sedgwick and Underestimated Risk: A History Lesson Applies to Settlement Negotiations

When it comes right down to it, though, three basic elements of risk dominate the discussion.
8 minute read

International Edition

Former Essex Court CEO and Asia's Chambers Lab Launch Nusa Chambers, a Digital Platform for Independent Disputes Lawyers

Clients are increasingly steering away from Big Law as they seek the elusive personal touch on their cases while young litigators seek autonomy in their own ventures.
3 minute read

Legaltech News

Elevate Acquires E-Discovery Company CJK Group to Grow Foreign Language Expertise

Elevate is one of the few ALSPs not owned by lawyers to continue its M&A streak, further expanding into foreign markets.
2 minute read

The American Lawyer

Ex-Virtual Firm Leader Joins Veteran Am Law 200 CFO to Launch Back-Office Support Venture

Founders of Federate Legal are looking to serve Big Law attorneys wishing to spin off their own practices as well as established small and midsize firms.
7 minute read

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