Alaina Lancaster

Alaina Lancaster

Alaina Lancaster, based in San Francisco, covers disruptive trends and technologies shaping the future of law. She authors the weekly legal futurist newsletter What's Next. Contact her at [email protected]. On Twitter: @a_lancaster3

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September 18, 2024 | The Recorder

Bedsworth: Bon Appetit, Monsieur Raccoon

"In California, the animal you run over cannot be carted off to your freezer. It must stay by the side of the road. California reserves jurisdiction over dead animals—wild animals, that is, not pets—to state agencies," says Justice William W. Bedsworth.

By William W. Bedsworth

9 minute read

September 13, 2024 | Law.com

2024 US Presidential Election: What the Legal Industry Needs to Know

Take a look at the ongoing coverage from across the Law.com Newsroom on the potential impact of November's election.

By ALM Staff

5 minute read

September 13, 2024 | Law.com

The Week in Data Sept. 13: A Look at Legal Industry Trends by the Numbers

Catch up on this week's data and insights from across the Law.com Newsroom, including the growth of in-house signing bonuses and how midlevel associates grade their firms.

By ALM Staff

1 minute read

September 13, 2024 | Law.com

By the Data: A Weekly Look at Legal Industry Trends

Dig into must-see data from the Law.com Newsroom.

By ALM Staff

2 minute read

September 09, 2024 | Law.com

The Week in Data Sept. 6: A Look at Legal Industry Trends by the Numbers

Catch up on this week's data and insights from across the Law.com Newsroom, including Law.com Pro Mid-Market's ranking of midsize firms by revenue.

By ALM Staff

1 minute read

September 05, 2024 | The Recorder

Bedsworth: The Importance of Spotting Red Flags

"A good portion of our lives is spent learning to identify red flags. And the better we are at it, the better chance we have of surviving to see the next one. Simple as that. But we seem to be losing our respect for red flags," says Justice William W. Bedsworth.

By William W. Bedsworth

7 minute read

August 23, 2024 | Law.com

The Week in Data Aug. 23: A Look at Legal Industry Trends by the Numbers

Catch up on this week's data and insights from across the Law.com Newsroom, including a shake-up on the 2024 General Counsel Compensation Report.

By ALM Staff

1 minute read

August 13, 2024 | Law.com

The Week in Data Aug. 13: A Look at Legal Industry Trends by the Numbers

Catch up on this week's data and insights from across the Law.com Newsroom, including the A-List report, ranking firms by revenue per lawyer, pro bono, diversity, female equity partner percentages and associate satisfaction.

By ALM Staff

1 minute read

August 12, 2024 | Law.com

A Law Firm Divided: How Generational Differences Are Fracturing Firms

Dig into the data from our series on how generational differences are dividing law firms.

By ALM Staff

1 minute read

August 06, 2024 | Law.com

The Week in Data Aug. 6: A Look at Legal Industry Trends By the Numbers

Catch up on this week's data and insights from across the Law.com Newsroom, including the top-paid legal counsel to the Democratic and Republican presidential campaigns.

By ALM Staff

1 minute read