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CA Court of Appeal Offers Insight on Business Consulting vs. Legal Services In Entertainment Case

The question has been frequently debated in the legal community: What is the difference between an attorney providing business consulting services or acting as legal counsel? The California Court of Appeal recently issued an opinion on the concern that offers insight and guidance on the business consultant/legal counsel dichotomy debate.
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New York Law Journal

Tips for Rebuilding Your Business When Your Referral Base Retires

Nothing can stop the clock and keep us from getting older. But nothing so stated should force us into retirement. We older folks can rebuild, we can grow, we can flourish and most important, we can continue to make contributions to an improving world.
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Texas Lawyer

Texas Takeaways: Sidley's Dallas Leaders on Why This Will Be a Great Year for New Hires and Young Associates

'You have to recruit your existing associates just as much, if not more, than you recruit new talent,' say Angela Zambrano and Scott Parel, co-leaders of Sidley Austin's Dallas offices.
6 minute read

Legaltech News

10 NewLaw Resolutions for 2022

One thing all NewLaw initiatives have in common is that they are predicated on a desire to change for the better. So, using the most common New Year's resolutions as a starting point, here are 10 NewLaw resolutions for 2022.
3 minute read

Legaltech News

Legal Tech's Predictions for Business of Law and ALSPs in 2022

2021 showed that the legal industry that it can change, grow and adapt in technology and workflows, all while maintaining the same level of client service and, yes, profits. Here's what attorneys and legal technologists predict will continue or change for 2022.
13 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Saxton & Stump Taps Hershey Legal Ops Manager for New 'Director of Success' Role

"Hershey provided me with so many great opportunities, and I truly believe that is why I am in a position I am in to be able to provide the value I can to Saxton & Stump," Arndt said.
4 minute read

The American Lawyer

Shipman & Goodwin Shifts Back to One Managing Partner

Leander Dolphin will now be the sole managing partner, with support from a six-partner management committee.
5 minute read

Law.com

How Law Firms Can Gain a Competitive Advantage With Financial Intelligence

The results of a new report — Implementing Financial Intelligence to Give Law Firms a Competitive Advantage in 2022 and Beyond — revealed a striking shift in the role of law firm finance leaders, both in their value and impact. Many are using data to drive change in their organizations, amplifying the power of profitability, and leveraging their skill to fuel innovation. Ultimately, they are helping their firms gain a competitive advantage.
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The Recorder

How Sidley Austin Broke Into Silicon Valley's Startup Ecosystem

"At Sidley, you don't give anything up and you get something extra," said Hank Barry, the leader of the firm's emerging companies and venture capital practice.
8 minute read

The American Lawyer

As Law Firm Staffs Shrink and Specialize, Costs Actually Grow

"We've certainly seen movement and competition on the staff side. It's a critical part of the business," one Big Law partner said.
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