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Winston & Strawn Launches Winston Legal Solutions, a Tech-Powered, Right-Staffing Venture for Low-Complexity Work

Winston Legal Solutions aims to address client cost concerns by providing an alternative to the outsourced legal provider marketplace that combines firm-trained attorneys, established processes, advanced technology and generative AI tools.
5 minute read

The American Lawyer

Realization Rates Keep Falling in the Am Law 200. But Does That Matter?

While a few firms attributed declining realization to market factors, the majority are gladly exchanging lower realization for strong rate increases.
3 minute read

Daily Business Review

New Ruling Affects Fees for Lawyers Who Serve as Expert Witnesses

"Previous to this, all the judges thought that it was discretionary," said Peter M. Feaman, the attorney who won the appeal.
5 minute read

The Recorder

Lewis Brisbois Sued by Chinese Investors Over $92.5M Investment Loss

A group of 185 Chinese limited partners who put money into a $2.5 billion redevelopment project in Century City, Los Angeles, say the firm's "failure to exercise a modicum of diligence" helped cost them their entire stake.
4 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

NJ Trial Lawyers Are Upset About New Rules for Referral Fees

The New Jersey Association for Justice is likely to challenge Opinion 745 to the Supreme Court, the group's president said.
5 minute read

Daily Business Review

Law Firms Have Been Giving Clients Discounts, But Those Reduced Rates Might Be Swelling Faster Than Standard Rates

Because of the large gap between standard and agreed rates, some firms have been able to raise rates for clients quietly. Now, there's seemingly pushback.
5 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Former Phila. Trial Lawyers President Sued Former Law Partner Before Launching Own Firm

Ken Fulginiti accused Thomas Duffy Jr. of understating profits and spending revenues on "vanity expenses" and personal needs.
6 minute read

Daily Business Review

Billing Rates: $740K in Fees for Winston & Strawn and This Florida Firm

"Sure, the defendants would have liked the $1.2 million in attorney fees," said Bill Schifino, a shareholder at Gunster. "But the most important thing for the defendant was winning the case and they did so hands down."
4 minute read

The American Lawyer

Why Big Law Firms Are Expanding in US Regional Markets

Where Am Law 200 law firms are putting down roots, the reasons behind expansion in emerging markets, and what these moves mean for their clients.
2 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Longtime Law Firm Partner Going In-House to Help Companies Control Legal Bills

"Having worked on both sides of the relationship between in-house counsel and outside law firms, I see the necessary need for a service like LegalBillReview.com to help companies mitigate their legal spend," said Brian Arbetter, LegalBillReview.com's general counsel.
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