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New Jersey Law Journal

Among NJ Top 40 Law Firms, Revenue Growth More Common Than Population Growth

More large New Jersey law offices are growing revenue than are growing attorney population, the Law Journal's annual Top 40 survey has found.
5 minute read

Pro Mid Market

Litigation Boutique Desmarais is All In on AFAs

"We do not bill by the hour. Instead, we bill a monthly, flat fee and, if a client prefers, we also will bill a flat monthly fee for the expenses, which we will then manage," said John Desmarais, founding partner of Desmarais.
7 minute read

The Recorder

Big Law Donates $15 Million to Global Environmental Pro Bono Effort

Nine large law firms have pledged to deliver $15 million in free legal services by 2020 in order to advance sustainability around the world.
5 minute read

The American Lawyer

Madoff-Related Fees Top $1B for Baker & Hostetler

As the trustee, Irving Picard, and his team have recovered billions for Madoff's victims over the past decade, Baker & Hostetler has benefited from a steady stream of income.
4 minute read

Pro Mid Market

Beyond 'Better Call Saul': Why ABA Advertising Rule Changes Matter for Midsize Firms

Even if you're an attorney at a midsize law firm who is serving highly sophisticated clients and has never run a single daytime television commercial, you should be paying attention to the American Bar Association's recently adopted changes to its model rules on advertising and business solicitation.
8 minute read

Law.com

A Deeper Look Into Performance Indices

A look at the key trends that emerge from evaluating law firms overall performance
6 minute read

The Recorder

How Gunderson Dettmer Stays Steady Through Silicon Valley's Boom-Bust Cycles

Formed 23 years ago this month by a group of lawyers fleeing a now-defunct legal giant, Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian may have a full shingle, but a focused strategy has helped it survive.
11 minute read

Daily Business Review

Substantial Compliance? Strict Compliance?—How to Tell Opposing Counsel You'll Be Seeking Fees

In the United States, the default is you pay your own attorney fees. Unless there is a statute or a contract the default applies. Litigators in Florida are not shy to seek fees from the other side.
8 minute read

The American Lawyer

Managing Partner Comp Expectations in a Record Financial Year

Setting partner compensation and defending it after the fact doesn't typically work, consultant Blane Prescott notes. Managing expectations is key, particularly in good years.
12 minute read

Delaware Law Weekly

Wells Fargo: Delaware, Pennsylvania Firms Started 2018 Strong, May Finish Stronger

The bank says Delaware and Pennsylvania firms are keeping pace with promising industrywide trends.
3 minute read

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