Law firms

Executives expect increase in mergers, strategic alliances in 2012

By Alanna Byrne | May 23, 2012

Law firms have seen an uptick in M&A activity this year, but the corporate world is increasingly turning to smaller deals and strategic alliances to grow their companies, according to a new survey from professional services firm Deloitte.
Judge dismissed proposed class in copyright suit against LexisNexis, Westlaw

By Ashley Post | May 18, 2012

In February, two lawyers sued the popular legal databases LexisNexis and Westlaw, saying they violate lawyers’ copyrights by reproducing their legal documents. Earlier this week, Manhattan District Judge Jed Rakoff dismissed some of their claims.
Law firm leaders expect permanent change to the industry

By Julie Beck | May 17, 2012

The times, they are a’changin’. For everyone, but for the legal industry in particular.
It’s (still) good to be inside

By Mike Evers | May 17, 2012

A corporate career or private practice? During my 18 years in the search business, this choice always seemed clear to me.
More law firms may end up like Dewey, Forbes says

By Julie Beck | May 11, 2012

When it comes to Dewey & LeBoeuf, we’ve been like gawkers driving slowly past a car crash, our morbid fascination at times overwhelming the tragedy of the long-established firm’s slow and painful demise.
Facts & Figures: 5 sets of newsworthy data

By Alanna Byrne | May 11, 2012

An inside look at the numbers that count
How to leverage “Big Data” to better manage the business of law

By Richard Flynn | May 8, 2012

“Big Data” is a term that is capturing a lot of attention. Almost every industry is involved with some type of transaction that leads to mass amounts of data. These large data sets are often referred to as Big Data because they are difficult to optimize: How do you capture,...
Inside Experts: Striking a balance between censoring your employees and protecting your company’s brand online

By Eric Esperne | May 4, 2012

My son was born at the end of the Millennial generation. He is 11 years old and owns an iPod and a MacBook Pro.
A tale of two soft cost recoveries: The alternative structure of the recovery

By Rob Mattern | May 2, 2012

In this final segment, I will review implementing an alternative methodology that builds mutual trust and also allows the firms you work with to recover legitimate costs
Dewey encourages partners to jump ship

By Alex Vorro | May 1, 2012

It looks like the bitter end may be near for embattled New York law firm Dewey & LeBoeuf. The remaining four members of the firm’s new management team, following Steven Davis’ ouster over the weekend amid questions surrounding his conduct and a Manhattan district attorney’s office probe, sent a memo...