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Energy practice pulls Troutman to Portland
Troutman Sanders is opening a new three-lawyer office in Portland, Ore., to expand its energy practice.The firm's chairman, Robert W. Webb Jr., said Troutman's foray into Portland is to capitalize on increased interest by Western energy clients in firms with Washington regulatory practices.Lara L. Skidmore is heading the new Portland office.Buchanan and ex-partner hit with suit
Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney has just been hit with the second malpractice suit in three years stemming from work handled by former Washington partner Louis Diamond. A jury in the first suit held the firm and Diamond jointly liable for nearly $860,000. The latest suit, filed two weeks ago by the name partners of a lobbying shop in Washington, is asking for more than twice that.The Billable Hour: Are Its Days Numbered?
For about 50 years now, the billable hour has been the dominant feature of the legal profession. And for just as long, lawyers have been trying to kill it. Aggressive auditing by clients and a growing recognition of defects inherent in the system have led many inside and outside the profession to ask some simple but profound questions: What is it exactly that lawyers are selling to clients? And isn't there a better way to measure that value than by watching a clock?The Billable Hour: Are Its Days Numbered?
For about 50 years now, the billable hour has been the dominant feature of the legal profession. And for just as long, lawyers have been trying to kill it. Aggressive auditing by clients and a growing recognition of defects inherent in the system have led many inside and outside the profession to ask some simple but profound questions: What is it exactly that lawyers are selling to clients? And isn't there a better way to measure that value than by watching a clock?Green Law Firms Are Where It's At
The greening of America's law firms has not reached critical mass, but the tipping point may come soon now that several U.S. firms have adopted internal practices to reduce their carbon footprint. As New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman put it, "Green is the new red, white and blue."Super Bowl Special: A Look at the Legal Fees Racked Up by NFL Players Ahead of the Lockout
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