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Why Are Lawyers Still Working Remotely?
April 01, 2024
It's time for attorneys to return to the office on a five day a week schedule. There is significant evidence that shows remote learning is not as effective as in-person instruction.
Law Firms Eager to Increase Nonequity Tiers
April 01, 2024
Last year saw a "staggering" jump in the number of law firm leaders who said they wanted to increase their nonequity tier going forward. Now it's clear many of the biggest Big Law players are following through, with several Am Law 100 firms growing their income partner ranks by double-digit percentages in 2023.
Big Law Banks On Contingency Fees to Maximize Profitability
April 01, 2024
In a quest to maximize profitability, Am Law 200 law firms have grown their share of business tied to contingency fees, a gamble that has paid off for some firms in recent years.
Law Firms Happy to Trade Falling Realization Rates for Strong Rate Increases
April 01, 2024
While some firm leaders pointed to market factors such as economic uncertainty, most indicated that declining realization rates were a price they were happy to pay in exchange for several years of strong rate increases.
An Early Look: The 2024 Am Law 200 Financials
April 01, 2024
As firm financials results stream in, we're covering them firm by firm, as we've always done. You can read those story in this continually updated feed. So bookmark it, check back regularly, and stay tuned for the Am Law 100 and Second Hundred reports coming soon.
Revolutionizing Revenue: How 'Invoice to Cash' Innovation Rescues Firms from Billing Woes
March 01, 2024
More and more, firms are understanding that it's the firm's ability to convert its agreed rates through billing and collections to collection realization that really counts. So why is it such a challenge for firms to solve it?
Decoding DOJ's New 'Justice AI' Initiative
March 01, 2024
The DOJ is likely to face many practical challenges and novel issues as it begins coding its own algorithm for AI-related enforcement. This article briefly examines three areas of AI-related enforcement where such practical challenges and novel issues may arise.
Deep Fake of CFO on Videocall Used to Defraud Company of $25M
March 01, 2024
Hackers are using AI to sift large digital data to identify more convincing approaches for their scams as well as weaknesses in weaknesses in software coding or network security.
AI, the Billable Hour and Improving Client Service
March 01, 2024
The ultimate guardian of the quality of client service is the partners' own judgement but properly utilizing AI can set expectations that will benefit the clients and the firm and end forever the "End of the Billable Hour" stories.
Need to Do More with Less? CRM Could Be the Key
March 01, 2024
CRM is foundational to the success of marketing and business development teams because it is precisely the tool that allows the firm to efficiently manage and nurture client and prospect relationships.

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