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Stange Law Firm, PC

To expand, does it make sense to buy other law firms?

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Law firms looking to expand into new markets must determine the best strategy. Some start from scratch, open a satellite office and attempt to grow it. Others seek to buy existing law firms and put them under their umbrella....more

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The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Dataverse: Episode 1 – Surviving Conference Cosmos & AI Asteroids

Welcome to the Dataverse Cat Casey: Welcome to The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Dataverse! If you’re stepping into the legal tech universe for the first time, don’t panic—we’re here to help you navigate the infinite (and...more

Farrell Fritz, P.C.

The NYSBA’s Efforts to Boost Legal Revenue and Business in New York

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Here at New York Commercial Division Practice, we make a point of highlighting the advantages of practicing in the Commercial Division.  For example, in Have Commercial Dispute, Will Travel (to New York) | New York Commercial...more

TNG Consulting

Advice from a Campus Leader with Three Decades of Experience 

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I am in my second year as the Interim Vice President for Campus Life at Lake Forest College, which marks my thirtieth year in a vice president role for student affairs. Our institution is a small, private liberal arts college...more

Epiq

Three Lessons From the Front Lines of Medical Monitoring

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When the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced its first-ever regulation of acceptable drinking water levels for six per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which are often referred to as "forever...more

Miles Mediation & Arbitration

Six Important Lessons from My First Year as a Full-time Mediator

A year or so ago, I became a full-time mediator. While mediation had been a routine component of my 35-plus years as a trial lawyer, conducting mediations as the mediator is a strikingly different role and has taught me some...more

TransPerfect Legal

Analyzing the Impact: Key Changes and Implications of the New HSR Rules

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In an extraordinary moment at TransPerfect Legal's fifth annual Antitrust Clearance and Merger Enforcement Conference (ACME), the new Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) rules were released just as a scheduled eDiscovery panel was set to...more

Baker Botts L.L.P.

Trust, But Verify: Avoiding the Perils of AI Hallucinations in Court

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The rise of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) presents lawyers with powerful tools and tactical advantages to streamline many aspects of their practice. AI helps lawyers provide more efficient, effective legal services...more

Omnizant

Getting Your Law Firm’s Website Ready for the Holidays

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‘Tis the season for website updates! The holiday season can be a whirlwind, but it’s also a prime opportunity for law firms to connect with current and prospective clients....more

Decipher Investigative Intelligence

Minding Your LPQs: How Firms Should Draft and Deploy the Lateral Partner Questionnaire

The lateral partner questionnaire (LPQ) should not be a mere formality – instead, it should be considered your first line of defense in lateral partner hiring. ...more

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Is Your eDiscovery Software Keeping Up? Seven Questions To Evaluate Whether It’s Time To Make a Change

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Rapid AI advancements are transforming eDiscovery software. Platforms that fail to incorporate new AI capabilities will leave users with outdated tools that hinder workflows, increase costs, and limit the ability to handle...more

Leopard Solutions

Analyzing Partner Promotion Trends in Big Law: A Data-Driven Response to Shrinking Partner Classes

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As reports of shrinking Big Law partner classes circulate, such as those highlighted in a recent Law.com article, it’s essential to validate and contextualize these claims using broader datasets. Leopard Solutions’...more

J.S. Held

Leveraging Generative AI in Complex Investigations

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Complex investigations are on the rise with investigators being asked to do more with less, therefore needing to gain efficiency to handle workloads. A complex investigation can be triggered by a litigation event, government...more

Goodell, DeVries, Leech & Dann, LLP

The Fee Rule for Maryland Attorneys May Be Changing. You Don’t Have To.

I regularly check the posts in the Maryland Lawyers group on Facebook. Posts often contain useful general information about the courts, such as with MDEC. Other times, lawyers share potential client referrals. But mostly I...more

Hsu Untied (by Richard Hsu)

Hsu Untied interview with David Lisson, Partner at Davis Polk

An interview with David Lisson, Partner at Davis Polk by Richard Hsu...more

Mitratech Holdings, Inc

5 Green Flags to Look For When Buying Legal Hold Technology

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How the Right Features in Legal Hold Technology Can Streamline Compliance and Mitigate Risk - With compliance penalties for mishandled data skyrocketing — think $10 million or more for GDPR violations — choosing a robust...more

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Attorneys and Pro Contractors Are Most Covered Roles in Today’s ESI Job Market

During a recent meeting with Michael Quartararo, president of ACEDS, and Maribel Rivera, VP of Strategy and Client Engagement at ACEDS, we discussed the latest trends in the ESI industry during our regular monthly Eye on ESI...more

LawVision

Legal Project Management is Giving More

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Most of us can appreciate the spirit of generosity that this season ushers in. That’s because many cultures, religions, and, well, just plain people love how good it feels to be generous with others....more

Epiq

How Gen AI Advances Legal Playbooks

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Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) is vital for organizations aiming to streamline legal operations and reduce risk. A key component of CLM, legal playbooks, offers a structured approach to contract drafting, review, and...more

TransPerfect Legal

Data in the Modern Age: Navigating Communication Challenges in Antitrust Investigations

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TransPerfect Legal recently hosted its fifth annual Antitrust Clearance and Merger Enforcement Conference (ACME). One standout panel, "Data in the Modern Age: Chats, Modern Comments & Attachments, and Generative Artificial...more

K&L Gates LLP

Client Conversations With Craig Budner: Interview With Neil Smith, Former General Manager of the New York Rangers and NHL On-Air...

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Neil Smith is the former general manager of the New York Rangers, where he led the team to a Stanley Cup win in 1994, the only Cup for the Rangers in 84 years. Throughout his professional career, Neil has been credited with...more

Copo Strategies + Law Firm Editorial Service

You’re a selfish @%&! for not regularly producing thought leadership

Society benefits when knowledgeable people produce thought leadership. Get off the sidelines, get in the game, and start producing thought leadership. There’s no easy way to say this, so I’m just going to come out and say...more

Law School Toolbox

Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 292: Listen and Learn -- Excuses for Non-Performance of a Contract

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! In this episode from our "Listen and Learn" series, we're exploring the situations in which a party to a contract is claiming that their contractual obligations should be...more

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Law School Toolbox Podcast Episode 482: Listen and Learn -- Assault and Battery (Crim Law)

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Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we're discussing substantive Criminal Law, specifically the crimes of assault and battery. We covered these topics as elements of Tort Law in Episode 288. In this...more

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

A Change Is Gonna Come — Amendments to California Summary Judgment and Summary Adjudication Procedures Take Effect January 1, 2025

Those who litigate in California state courts, take note: Changes are coming to the state’s summary judgment statute for the first time in 20 years. Assembly Bill 2049 (AB 2049), signed into law this summer, introduces...more

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