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New York Law Journal

Three Ways Virtual Reality Is Already Shaping the Legal Industry

In her Law Firms column, Helen Bertelli writes that while "Ready Player One" may be fiction, the virtual reality industry is not: it's projected to generate $30 billion in revenue by 2020; $150 billion if you count augmented reality. If that's not enough to keep VR on your radar, consider its potential to generate billable work, its use for marketing and its potential for use in the courtroom.
6 minute read

The Recorder

Practicing Professionalism as a Lawyer

Professionalism is necessary so that the practice of law may continue to survive and thrive.
11 minute read

The American Lawyer

Standing at the Crossroads of Legal Innovation

The law firm business model of the past is under attack. Slowly, private legal is responding with things like developing knowledge management systems, establishing jobs for data analysts who can establish pricing of services and beginning to look at ways to outline workflows and processes. Unfortunately, corporate clients are impatient and are beginning to push harder for improved efficiency and increased speed of service delivery.
9 minute read

Daily Business Review

Law Firms Urging Clients to Prepare for New Federal Rules That Will Affect Partnerships and LLCs

New federal rules taking effect in 2018 that will affect partnerships and limited liability companies have prompted law firms to alert clients that they should review and amend their governing documents and designate a partnership representative in case of an audit by the IRS.
3 minute read

The American Lawyer

Law Firms Still Suck at Business Development, Survey Finds

Business development folks at large law firms should look away now.
2 minute read

Daily Business Review

Demand for Real Estate and M&A Lawyers Strong in Florida Legal Market

South Florida recruiters are seeing a legal market hungry for real estate lawyers, especially at the senior partner level, while corporate M&A, private equity and health care practices are hot, too.
8 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Avvo Blasts New Ethics Opinions on Attorney Match Services

New York has become the latest state to target attorney match service Avvo Inc. for ethical violations.
14 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Chartwell Hires First CMO From Obermayer

With expansion in mind, Chartwell Law Offices has added a new title to its executive suite—chief marketing officer.
4 minute read

Legaltech News

Avvo Blasts New Ethics Opinions on Attorney Match Services

A New York State Bar Association opinion says a lawyer paying Avvo's marketing fee is making an improper payment for a recommendation.
10 minute read

Daily Business Review

Broad and Cassel Names New Tallahassee Leader

Real estate partner Bruce Wiener has been named managing partner of Broad and Cassel's Tallahassee and Destin offices, succeeding longtime office managing partner M. Stephen Turner.
2 minute read

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