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The Legal Intelligencer

Seven Rules of the Road for Managing Referrals To/From Other Attorneys, Part 2

Informed by our experiences working with so many referral partners and referring so many client matters, I’m offering seven “rules of the road” for client referrals that can help eliminate misunderstandings around referrals and generally improve the experience for attorneys on both sides of one.
6 minute read

The American Lawyer

Big Banks Did Great Last Year. What Does That Mean for Big Law?

"An uptick in transactional activity drove bank earnings and positively impacted law firm results," noted Sidley's Yvette Ostolaza.
4 minute read

Law.com

What Qualities Will Distinguish Good from Great Service In 2025?

The qualities that matter most to corporate leaders typically relate to partnership, service and transparency. Legal teams incorporating these traits more comprehensively into their representation will stand out and create a competitive advantage in 2025, particularly given the heightened preferences for automation and self-service options.
4 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Legal Departments Dinged for Acquiescing to Rate Hikes That 'Defy Gravity'

Thomson Reuters' newly released State of the Legal Market report says 2024 was "an incredibly successful year for firms from a rate-setting perspective."
4 minute read

The American Lawyer

Strategic Pricing: Setting the Billable Hour at the Intersection of Psychology, Feedback and Growth

If there's no pushback on new rates, the increase was too low, David Ackert writes: Each strategic adjustment should help cull a few unprofitable clients.
4 minute read

New York Law Journal

Recent Developments Section 1782 Litigation and the Attorney-Client Privilege

The authors state that in this article, they "discuss recent Section 1782 litigation developments concerning the application of attorney-client and other privileges in this context."
8 minute read

The American Lawyer

New Year, New Am Law 100: Challenges Await These Newly Merged Law Firms

The months ahead will be some of the most volatile and critical to a law firm combination's success.
7 minute read

National Law Journal

Zuckerman Spaeder Gets Ready to Move Offices in DC, Deploy AI Tools in 2025

Moving into a new office space in D.C. after two decades and deploying AI tools will be two of Zuckerman Spaeder's priorities next year, incoming sole chair Caroline Judge Mehta said in a recent interview.
5 minute read

National Law Journal

SEC’s Latest Enforcement Actions Fuel Demand for Big Law

Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison, Fenwick & West, Goodwin Proctor, Sidley Austin, among other firms are advising clients wrapped up in settlements or charges the SEC announced this past week.
3 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Legal Departments Gripe About Outside Counsel but Rarely Talk to Them

“It’s dangerous for law departments to manage their firms solely through invoices or compliance guidelines. You need a more holistic view," said Brad Blickstein, CEO of the Blickstein Group consultancy.
4 minute read

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