Yet Another Risk for BigLaw?
BigLaw manages risks of all kinds. Records retention and discovery are the new biggies, but let’s not forget conflicts and insider trading, among others. Now, firms can consider a new…
New Legal Tech Journal
Legal Technology Journal is a very good new publication from the UK. Editor-in-Chief Charles Christian is a well-known and highly regarded writer, commentator and industry analyst who has been reporting…
Hummingbird Acquired
On Friday, May 26th, Hummingbird, one of two main suppliers of document and practice management systems for large law firms, announced it was being acquired by Symphony Technology Group. Symphony…
Podcasts for Recruiting
BigLaw’s salary escalation for new associates shows the competition for talent. Law firms should consider how technology can help them gain recruits’ mind-share. The Wall Street Journal, in Podcasts Extend…
Why Law Firm Innovation is so Hard
Last November I reported on a Richard Susskind article explaining the lack of innovation in US law firms. The situation may be even worse according to a new article by…
Hedge Funds and Law Firm Efficiency
Two years ago I suggested in a Marketplace Trial that “a financial market to value and hedge law suits” could emerge. Hedge funds are on edge of making that happen. …
Getting Serious about Change Management
Lawyers dislike change. They resist the new, whether it’s an application upgrade or submitting time by deadline. Firms must be creative about change management. Another good example is customer relationship…
Working Virtually – Judge Posner’s Take
Judge Richard Posner has an interesting take on what will drive (so to speak) law firms to allow lawyers to work virtually. I have suggested that law firms experiment with…
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