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The American Lawyer

Is Lean Sigma an Alternative to Alternative Fees?

General counsel can try and reduce costs by demanding discounts or alternative fees from their outside counsel—but at the risk of pitting their own interests against those of the firm. An alternative could be collaborating with outside counsel to streamline processes so legal projects get done more efficiently and at a lower cost.
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National Law Journal

Wilmer Ends Work for Manafort as Ex-Partners Press Russia Probe

Paul Manafort is swapping his Wilmer lawyers for Miller & Chevalier, a Washington, D.C., boutique that has represented him in the past.
3 minute read

National Law Journal

The Beer Lobby Taps Treasury's Deregulatory Push, Wells Fargo Faces New Scrutiny: Weekly Roundup

Cheers: Here's what the Beer Institute wants on the deregulatory front. Wells Fargo faces fresh scrutiny over a car insurance scheme. Microsoft is embracing alternative fee arrangements. And Trump's pick for HHS general counsel admits he has a "big mouth." This is a weekly roundup from ALM publications and around the web.
10 minute read

The American Lawyer

Loeb & Loeb Snags Six-Lawyer Sidley Trusts and Estates Team

Sidley Austin appears to be moving out of the trusts and estates space for high net worth individuals as a well-known firm in that practice area, Loeb & Loeb, takes the bulk of its lawyers in Chicago.
4 minute read

Legaltech News

Ask the Legal Tech Marketer: How Can I Prove That Client Data is Safe With Me?

Data security is of the utmost importance. Leading legal technology marketers share their tips on how firms can convince clients they care about security.
8 minute read

Daily Report Online

3 Reasons to Break Up With a Client

It should come as no surprise that withdrawing from a representation is one of the most effective techniques to guard against legal malpractice claims.
11 minute read

The Recorder

Beachcomber Management Crystal Cove, LLC v. Superior Court (Salisbury)

C.A. 4th; G054078 The Fourth Appellate District granted a petition for writ of mandate. The court held that the trial court erred in failing to assess…
4 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Two Firms Putting Their Money Where Their Mouths Are

I am a client service junkie. I admit it. I am always on the lookout for law firms who are doing more than lip service and actually creating protocols and ­initiatives to make every client feel special. And it is well worth the effort. According to BTI Consulting, "when firms adopt—and truly live by—(client service) standards, their growth in profits per attorney is 1.5 percent higher than firms not ­applying a consistent client experience across their firm." Michael Downey, a past president of the American Bar Association's (ABA) law practice ­management section states that "lawyers' failure to return phone calls, communicate on matters and move ­matters forward are major causes for ethics complaints."
12 minute read

The American Lawyer

Reports on USC Probe Spotlight Gibson Dunn Ties

Experts said that while Gibson Dunn's connections to the University of Southern California don't mean it can't adequately investigate a brewing scandal there, public perception may be another matter.
3 minute read

National Law Journal

Kirkland & Ellis Partner Faces Senate Spotlight for Work With Russian Bank

Partner Brian Benczkowski, the nominee for the DOJ's Criminal Division, said he wouldn't have taken Alfa-Bank as a client looking back.
12 minute read

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