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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
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
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
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
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
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 talent war remains strong in the legal industry as many lawyers are making career choices through a different lens. Over the past few years, there has been a shift to prioritizing work-life balance and an organization’s...more
To achieve modernization, the legal industry is operating off a new mindset requiring focus on efficiency and innovation when making operational decisions. Legal departments, law firms, legal service providers, and other...more
As in years past, last week’s Legaltech New York conference was the right place and time to catch the pulse of an evolving industry. ...more
It’s that season again; not just for celebrating a new year, but for making predictions about it…and beyond. Especially when it comes to what may lie ahead in Legal Ops, data privacy, and information governance. ...more