Practice of Law

JULY 25, 2025

Suhr claims he tried to take a “Keller deduction” (which is supposed to reduce dues for members who object to certain political or ideological activities). This, he argued, makes it difficult for members to know how their dues are being used or to effectively object. Suhr wasn’t exactly alone, even if he was the sole plaintiff.

Government and Public Sector

Attorney at Work

JULY 5, 2022

You might think that this system could make cryptocurrency go awry, given that, unlike gold, cryptocurrency is not a tangible object. Since cryptocurrency can rapidly change in value, a party could overpay or underpay for legal services if the value of the cryptocurrency they agreed to exchange for services fluctuates.

Legal Services

Simple Legal

APRIL 5, 2023

To get GCs on board with shutting down legacy legal tech, you need to first understand why they’re hesitant to make the switch. Then, you can come to the table with facts that disprove those objections and clearly illustrate the benefits of bringing on a new platform.

Objections

Attorney at Work

MAY 2, 2022

Today, consumers of legal services — from individuals to large corporate entities—are online, in control, with access to more information than ever. Testimonials, case studies, and other objective examples of prior experience help accomplish that objective. They’re not buying legal services.

Legal Services

Attorney at Work

DECEMBER 9, 2021

As a solo law firm, you are small but mighty — able to run a lean business operation, offer customized and competitive pricing, and outperform your BigLaw competitors through personalized legal services delivery. Almost every industry has been affected by the pressures of the COVID-19 pandemic, including the legal industry.

Legal Services

Attorney at Work

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Individuals and companies looking for legal services want to work with a firm they trust. When you publish ebooks that convey your services and breadth of information and establish your firm as a well-known and respected brand, you increase your chances of obtaining new clients. Educate Potential Clients About Your Services.

Education

Attorney at Work

OCTOBER 12, 2021

In the context of legal services, this means you don’t have to be the smartest lawyer to be successful. The objective of narrow positioning is to be perceived as less interchangeable, and Kirkland & Ellis has few counterparts in the PE space. They solve discrete problems for distinct audiences and do it exceptionally well.

Summons

Attorney at Work

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

It’s important to note that “flexible” does not mean an environment with no objectives, KPIs or measurements. Law firms are competing for talent with corporations, law companies and alternative legal service providers (ALSPs), academic institutions, and legal technology product and service companies.

Real Estate

Attorney at Work

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Refining Strategic Law Firm Business Development Objectives. In the competitive legal services market, firms that keep their finger on the pulse of litigation trends will be the best prepared to position themselves for the future. Illustration ©iStockPhoto.com. Subscribe to Attorney at Work.

Litigation

Law Sites

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

In an interview Tuesday, Ovbiagele said the idea for the company originated from Jeffrey Gettleman , a former partner at Kirkland & Ellis who is now Bench IQ’s cofounder and vice president of legal services. Pictured above are cofounders Gettleman, Maxim Isakov , Bench IQ’s chief technology officer, and Ovbiagele.)

Legal Research

Simple Legal

MAY 24, 2023

With the recent press attention on generative AI, namely OpenAI’s ChatGPT , everybody (legal departments included) are trying to better understand what it means for them. Generative AI has the potential to transform legal departments, freeing up valuable time, improving efficiency, and enhancing decision-making.

Technology

Attorney at Work

MARCH 5, 2022

As much as possible, avoid legal jargon. Your objective is to give the client visibility into what you are doing for them. More from LawPay: Say Hello to ClientCredit, the First Legal Services BNPL Solution from LawPay. If you use too much technical language, your client may end up with even more questions. (As

Legal Services

Attorney at Work

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Instead, in the past decade, the popularity of legal project management has grown exponentially. Offering a legal service is, of course, quite different from developing a new disinfectant, or building a software application or a material object.

Trial Preparation

Lawmatics

APRIL 25, 2024

Legal client intake automation and the use of an intake process template can streamline the process by leveraging technology to automate repetitive tasks, reduce manual effort, and improve efficiency in managing client inquiries and information. What is the Intake Process for a Law Firm? How do you create an intake process?

Legal Services

Practice Panther

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The legal field is a sector of life that provides necessary services and expertise that is not always readily able to be reduced, like your neighborhood grocery store’s discount sale. What is the best strategy for providing necessary services to the public and ensuring equal access to legal services without harming your practice?

Finance and Banking

3 Geeks and a Law Blog

JUNE 20, 2023

Marlene Gebauer 1:23 Kris, the 2023 edition of counsel link enterprise legal management Trends report was released recently, and you titled it insights into seven key metrics in depth perspective on rising outside counsel rates, we wanted to bring you in and talk about this year’s report and dive into some of those numbers.

Legal Services

Simple Legal

DECEMBER 15, 2022

This enables you to objectively determine which prices are fair, uncover areas for cost savings, and identify law firms that provide the best value. It also provides outside counsel with predictable income and gives in-house counsel more flexibility to decide how many services they want to use a lawyer for.

Legal Services

Complex Discovery

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

This growth in M&A activity points to an increasing demand for legal services, particularly in compliance, regulatory reviews, and eDiscovery. As transaction volumes rise, so does the complexity of deal-making, requiring more sophisticated document management and regulatory solutions to meet the demands of legal scrutiny.

Legal Services

Lawmatics

JUNE 20, 2024

During the intake process, legal clients should be given clear and comprehensive information to ensure they understand the nature of the legal services, their responsibilities, and what they can expect. Clearly outline the legal services the firm will provide, including specific tasks and objectives related to the client's case.

Case Management

MyCase

MAY 18, 2021

” In the opinion, the Committee considered the how and why of lawyers accepting online payments from clients to pay for legal services. Permitting lawyers to accept payments via payment-processing services under the conditions expressed in this opinion satisfies those objectives.”

Legal Services

InHouseBlog

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Getting there often requires change, and lawyers are notoriously resistant to change (cough: Legal Tech). By slowly implementing changes, your client teams will gradually notice changes in legal services delivery and the stature of the law department within the organization will rise.

Legal Services

InHouseBlog

AUGUST 15, 2023

Offit Kurman helps maximize and protect business value and personal wealth by providing innovative and entrepreneurial counsel that focuses on clients’ business objectives, interests and goals.

Legal Services

Complex Discovery

JULY 25, 2024

PCE changes directly and indirectly impact various sectors, including the legal industry and eDiscovery spending. This boost leads to higher allocations for legal services, including eDiscovery, to support compliance, litigation, and M&A activities.

Cross-Examination

3 Geeks and a Law Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Vanderbilt Law School recently launched an exciting new initiative called the Vanderbilt AI Legal Lab (VAILL) to explore how artificial intelligence can transform legal services and access to justice. We have our human centered mission to harness AI to expand access to legal services, and legal knowledge.

Education

Practice Panther

AUGUST 12, 2024

Be Thoughtful About Your Connections and Interactions Social media is an excellent tool for expanding your professional network, but in the legal field, this expansion must be managed with caution. addresses conflicts of interest, which can arise from relationships that might compromise your ability to represent a client objectively.

Jury Selection

Destination Articles Blog

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Understanding Legal Advertising Rules Understanding the regulations is crucial to ensure compliance and maintain professional integrity when advertising your legal services. stipulates that communication about a lawyers services must not be deceptive or lead to unrealistic expectations.

Education

Simple Legal

MARCH 22, 2023

Tracking objective spend data means you can base decisions on facts instead of educated guesswork. Working with teams like finance and procurement gives you additional insights to help optimize legal spending, including where to ask for alternative fee arrangements or hire an alternative legal service provider.

Legal Services

Complex Discovery

JULY 6, 2024

On the same day, Elevate expanded its legal services portfolio by acquiring CJK Group. This detailed analysis is crucial for cybersecurity, information governance, and eDiscovery professionals looking to stay ahead of industry shifts and leverage new opportunities for growth and innovation.

Technology

Complex Discovery

MARCH 7, 2025

If signed into law, HB 2094 would introduce stringent requirements for AI system developers and deployers, aiming to mitigate algorithmic discrimination and enhance transparency in sectors such as employment, finance, healthcare, and legal services.

Healthcare

CaseFox

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Judges legal service providers are crucial in assisting the parties during this procedure and guaranteeing a just conclusion. Get Professional Legal Help Today Navigating a civil case demands legal expertise, so hire a trusted Cayman Islands legal service firm. Involved in a Civil Case?

Litigation

MyCase

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

When I decided to open my own practice, I found that there was a huge need among small and medium-sized businesses to have someone with my skill set—someone who not only understood the law, but also understood business implications, business objectives, bottom line, and could talk to them in business lingo, not just legal jargon.

Case Management

WA Bar News

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Humphries stipulated to suspension for: 1) failing to reasonably consult with clients about the means by which the clients’ objectives were to be accomplished; 2) providing legal services to clients, without their informed consent, confirmed in writing, to conflicts of interest created by Respondent’s representation.

Depositions

MyCase

MAY 10, 2022

Ideally, to position their legal services to motivate potential clients to find, contact, and hire them. However, if you’re going to invest time and money into a website, the goals should be tied to meaningful business objectives. What is The Goal of a Law Firm Website? There isn’t a single “correct” goal for a law firm website.

Objections

RPC Strategies

MAY 22, 2023

Value As with all commerce, the factor that turns a prospective client into a paying client is the fact that the services provided by the law firm are worth the price. The purpose of the network is to connect, to find out about the other LinkedIn party, and learn if you have mutual business objectives.

Legal Services

WA Bar News

JULY 10, 2024

COLUMN > A Note From the WSBA Executive Director BY TERRA NEVITT Recently, the WSBA Board of Governors approved new caseload standards for public defenders despite significant objections from many local government leaders and prosecutors.

Objections

Lawmatics

MAY 4, 2023

9 Encourage Goal Setting Establishing personal or professional goals and developing plans to reach these objectives may be foreign to many lawyers. If you want to know how your team is doing and what you can do to support them – ask.

Technology

CaseFox

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Paralegals & Legal Support Staff Beneath the various lawyers of the law firm hierarchy are paralegals and legal staff. These legal professionals take part in both administrative duties and legal responsibilities. Each title of the law firm hierarchy plays a vital role in providing a quality legal service.

Legal Research