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A Deep Dive Into Captive ALSPs — LMA Podcast Episode 68
This blog post is the third in a series on common ethical challenges that arise while preparing for and conducting depositions. Insurers and large corporate legal departments are sophisticated consumers of legal services, but...more
Providing more value for legal services is one of the top initiatives for most legal departments this year. According to a recent Thomson Reuters report, 78% of legal departments say that controlling costs is a high priority....more
In the fast-paced world of legal operations, managing high volumes of Subpoenas, Law Enforcement Responses, Garnishments, Levies, Liens, and DSAR’s can be a daunting challenge. These requests can present complex issues of...more
The legal industry is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by the convergence of disruptive technologies and the rise of a new generation of legal professionals. As an industry veteran, I have witnessed the immense...more
It is clear in-house legal teams are looking to cut costs. But are they considering all their options to counter the increasing rates charged by AmLaw 100 to midsize law firms? Two-thirds of corporate counsel plan to...more
To flourish in the global market, modern corporations must rely on their internal and external legal advisors to navigate international and local regulations, anticipate and manage risks, and deliver expert counsel at a...more
The end of the year always brings opportunity to reflect. Keeping with tradition, we analyzed the traffic to our 2023 blog posts to see what piqued our readers interest the most. What we found was a focus on innovation for...more
In litigation and investigations, every minute matters. Having access to information at a moment’s notice can be critical. Imagine, a settlement agreement comes in after hours and the partner on the case needs to know the...more
For organizations making the shift to cloud-based eDiscovery tools, achieving the best outcomes requires planning, stakeholder involvement, and change management. Epiq’s Managed Services Implementation team helps clients with...more
“Culture eats strategy for breakfast.” – Peter Drucker We’ve all heard this famous admonition from the founder of management consulting, but what does it mean to us, today, in the legal world?...more
In Did You Mean to Buy That? Advice For Billing Non-Compliance, our team addressed three myths on outside counsel billing and shared practical advice on ways to confront reality and achieve better billing practices. For many...more
Cost recovery is the process of law firms apportioning technology and other costs back to their clients. As the creator and leader of eDiscovery managed services, Epiq has gained deep insights into how law firms approach...more
It’s that time of year again! Fireworks are lighting up the sky and captivating audiences that gather to see what the display holds. A similar show is happening in the legal industry with the Alternative Legal Service...more
This year’s CLOC Global Institute (CGI) brought together legal operations experts from across the globe to discuss the issues affecting in-house legal departments. Sessions covered everything from improving outside counsel...more
Over the past decade, there has been substantial transformation within the legal industry, but it has not been at rapid speed. The 2023 CLOC Global Institute asked the question: will this year be different due to all the hype...more
Illumination Zone: Doug Kaminski, Chief Strategy Officer of EDRM Trusted Partner, Cobra Legal Solutions, who rebranded to Purpose Legal, sits down with Kaylee & Mary to talk about his experience at CLOC, what was hot, what he...more
A new breed of Alternative Legal Service Providers (ALSPs) is entering the scene. These providers are considered “third generation” because they take the most innovative approach to legal service delivery. On top of having...more
Depending on where you look, a coming recession is either inevitable or just very likely. One thing is clear: Economic uncertainty will be a fact of life in 2023 and it will affect just about every industry, including legal...more
Learn more about best practices for ALSPs, marketplaces and legal technology in Part 3 of this three-part series on cost savings If you’re looking for ways to get a handle on your legal spend, you’re in the right place....more
In the first full pandemic year, law firm pricing outpaced inflation. It seemed that law firms couldn’t lose. It’s a new day, though, and 2023 will prove challenging for many. We reviewed the BigHand Report covering 2022 and...more
As economists debate whether the world economy is headed for a recession with a “small r,” a “slowcession" or a “soft landing,” CFOs are increasingly turning to the most common way to reduce cost - layoffs....more
Everyone seems to be talking about the metaverse – how it’s defined and still evolving into a standalone digital economy. But has there been any real progress as the metaverse positioning itself as the next iteration of the...more
Do you remember the tale of the Emperor’s New Clothes? Turns out the emperor thought he was wearing a beautiful new robe, but he was actually naked. Believe it or not, this story has relevance to today’s law firms....more
Cloud technology continues to trend in the legal community as more organizations are taking a digital first approach and expanding remote capabilities. The first phase of cloud adoption has been in progress for years as a...more
The legal industry has been undergoing major changes over recent years. Both corporations and law firms are paying more attention to the macrotrends surfacing across the industry and taking action to align with competitors...more