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Connecticut Law Tribune

Judge Permits Attorney's Dual Role as Witness, Advocate: 'It Has Been Clear for Years' That Lawyer Would Have to Testify

"Defendants emphasize that Mr. Kaufman is not himself named as a plaintiff, but they do not explain the significance of this distinction. … Mr. Kaufman is the sole member of the LLC that bears his name, and his testimony will relate only to his legal practice," Judge Victor A. Bolden wrote in the opinion.
6 minute read

Pro Mid Market

In Softening Mid-Market Practices, Rising AFA Demand Prompts Questions About Commoditization

Midsize firm leaders expected a rise in flat-fee requests from clients under pressure to control costs, but getting too many requests in a specific area could signal pricing pressures on firms themselves on the horizon.
4 minute read

Pro Mid Market

In the Flight to Cost-Effectiveness, Midsize Firms Are Positioned to Pick Up Market Share

Prospective clients are searching for more reasonable rates, more efficient staffing, more discerning billing practices, and more creative fee arrangements.
6 minute read

Law.com

Massachusetts Becomes Third State to Eliminate Monthly Probation Supervision Fees

"Raising state revenue from convicted individuals and their families who are too poor to pay is counter-productive," the Boston Bar Association's report said on the matter. "Changes in the laws, many proposed by Massachusetts legislators and judges, should be adopted to improve the prospects for successful reentry following conviction and help stem the cycle of recidivism. Although the recommended reforms would deprive the Commonwealth of a relatively small amount of revenue in the short term, implementing them is the right thing to do and will save money in the long run."
2 minute read

Legaltech News

As Recession Looms, Law Firms Likely to Become 'Pickier' Legal Tech Buyers

While the impact of the recession on the legal tech market is still uncertain, experts note that an economic downturn will affect firms and legal tech tools unevenly.
4 minute read

Legaltech News

4 Trends That Could Change Legal Tech Tools Procurement

Whether it be pricing or tools' capabilities, clients are facing a new environment when it comes to the procurement of legal tech tools.
1 minute read

Law.com

Federal Judge Awards Plaintiff $800K in Attorney Fees Despite Jury's Zero-Damages Verdict

The attorney fee award came on remand from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, which ruled that, despite the zero-damages verdict, plaintiff Yasmin Reyazuddin was the "prevailing party" in the case.
7 minute read

Law.com

Appeals Court: Attorney Fee Award Should Have Delineated Between Sanctionable and Non-Sanctionable Conduct

"Here, the circuit court failed to make any attempt to segregate the amounts incurred because of the appellants' sanctionable conduct, namely, the costs incurred defending the Audi penalty claim. ... Therefore, the award of sanctions in the full amount of Gebreyessus' requested attorney's fees was improper and an abuse of discretion," Justice Stephen R. McCullough wrote on behalf of the 5-2 majority.
5 minute read

Legaltech News

Consumption-Based Pricing Is Here to Stay, So Long as Billable Hours Are

Even as legal tech vendors with cloud software roll out subscription-based pricing models, experts note that tech prices will ultimately align with lawyer fees, creating a stronghold for per-seat user fees and consumption pricing.
3 minute read

Legaltech News

4 Ways Legal Tech Pricing Models Are Evolving

As attorneys become more comfortable with technology and experimenting with various tools, vendors are rolling out pricing strategies that will create long-term relationships with their users, and attract new ones.
1 minute read

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