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Connecticut Law Tribune

Allies Wanted: After $100M Victory, These Lawyers Seek to Bolster Plaintiff's Bar

"We do want to be part of the plaintiffs bar and help train other attorneys ... because we believe that the more good work that we do and that we help others do helps all of our clients and helps raise the bar," Andrew Ranks said. "Our 'Cruz' verdict has resulted in other great settlements for other attorneys. It's a rising tide for everybody."
5 minute read

The American Lawyer

Partner Compensation Is Changing. Is Your Top Talent Now Underpaid?

Firms must reassess compensation spread to ensure it covers performance of all partners, especially at the top. But this is easier said than done.
4 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Chasing Goals Won't Give Frazzled In-House Lawyers Inner Peace, But a 'Mental Cleanse' Might

"Happiness can be consciously cultivated through certain actions anyone can take which are not at all dependent upon your external circumstances," said Mark LoSacco, a former in-house leader at HSBC and American Express who now helps legal department attorneys find greater fulfillment.
5 minute read

Law.com

'Fearful Jurors': Tumultuous Election Season Has Reached Jury Rooms

"There are motions related to the admissibility of certain evidence, such as political affiliations or opinions, or motions concerning juror bias, that might become more relevant, and certainly it's going to impact the legal strategies that lawyers invariably will take," said jury consultant Daniel Wolfe.
6 minute read

The American Lawyer

With 'Fractional' C-Suite Advisers, Midsize Firms Balance Expertise With Expense

While the fractional C-suite model may sound similar to the consulting model, these professionals focus on smaller firms and boast a more hands-on approach to their work
4 minute read

National Law Journal

Two Akin Partners Exit to Launch Separate Lobbying Shops

Their client rosters reflect how small firm lobbying shops can launch or thrive, even as big firms like Akin and Brownstein bring in the most lobbying revenue per year.
4 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

NJ Attorney General Seeks Special Counsel for Data Privacy, Cybersecurity and AI Matters

The new online application tool for legal organizations is required as paper applications will no longer be accepted, and submissions will be accepted beginning May 16.
2 minute read

The American Lawyer

Some Clients Are Pushing for Transparency Surrounding Origination Credits

In the battle over origination credits, some clients are vying for more transparency and a say in who gets the credit.
5 minute read

Corporate Counsel

The AI Revolution Is Here. Who Will Be the Winners and Losers in Legal Services?

"If they figure out how to incorporate this technology into their comp model, then they'll be the winners," said Stephanie Corey, co-founder of the legal ops consulting firm UpLevel Ops, on the rise of AI and how it will disrupt the way law firms do business.
10 minute read

The American Lawyer

Lewis Brisbois Attempts Revamp After Mass Defections, Email Scandal

The firm has shaken up its C-suite, revamped its staffing ratio, and installed new management software. It succeeded in luring back one client that had publicly severed the relationship after the release of emails containing derogatory language from former employment practice leaders.
7 minute read

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