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Corporate Counsel

Finding a Firm That Really Is Easy to Do Business With

There are law firms that go beyond the usual platitudes and truly focus on the needs of your department and company – but how do you find and retain these firms that are Easy to Do Business With (#ETDBW)?
6 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

NJSBA Annual Convention Addresses AI: 'Are There Legitimate Concerns? Absolutely'

"This is a risk-averse, change-averse profession that is entirely based on past precedent," AI panelist and ALM chief legal strategist Patrick Fuller said. "Change does not necessarily happen quickly in this profession, but I do think that the fear cycle right now is really high. It is good to be on guard, and it is good to be pragmatic about it and to plan for it, but I caution against getting too afraid of too much change happening quickly."
5 minute read

National Law Journal

Who Was at the Lectern This Supreme Court Term?

If it weren't for the four female justices, oral arguments would often have the feel of a male echo chamber, with 23 of the term's 61 argued cases not featuring a single female attorney. That's compared to just five cases that did not feature a male advocate.
8 minute read

The American Lawyer

Ex-Virtual Firm Leader Joins Veteran Am Law 200 CFO to Launch Back-Office Support Venture

Founders of Federate Legal are looking to serve Big Law attorneys wishing to spin off their own practices as well as established small and midsize firms.
7 minute read

Daily Report Online

Using Your Best Judgment

By being aware of the risks and pitfalls of a strategic approach, an attorney can exercise their professional judgment in making recommendations to the client, and can help bolster a claim of immunity in subsequent malpractice actions.
6 minute read

Daily Report Online

When Does a Client Consultation Constitute a Conflict?

This Monday's In Practice column discusses the limitations of Rule 1.18, as well as some tips for lawyers in how to navigate the resolution of any conflicts with potential clients.
6 minute read

Legaltech News

Clio Rebrands Lawyaw to Clio Draft, Hints at Future Upgrades

Lawyaw, now Clio Draft, has been a significant focus for Clio since its 2021 acquisition, with the practice management provider investing significantly in expanding the platform and its team.
2 minute read

National Law Journal

Arnold & Porter Sees Revenue and Profits Jump, With PEP Rising 15% to $1.6M

The environment for counsel on government-facing issues was "quite strong" last year, driving demand across the firm's litigation, transaction and regulatory practices, said chairman Richard Alexander.
3 minute read

Law.com

Legal Speak at Legalweek 2024: Baker McKenzie's Danielle Benecke and Zonghui Wei; Salesforce's Léo Murgel and Nuix's Stephen Stewart

Last week, Legal Speak was live on location at Legalweek 2024 in New York City, where we interviewed professionals from across the legal industry about everything from the practical applications of generative AI to the benefits of sharing ideas and advice with both colleagues and competitors.
1 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Remote Teamwork: Stark & Stark's New Personal Injury Co-Chairs Work in Different States