Archive for August, 2022
Building a Data-Driven Relationship with Law Firms
Billable hours have been a cornerstone of the legal industry for generations, but as many corporate legal teams shift toward more value-based pricing models, the typical client-law firm relationship may be poised for tremendous change.
The Biglaw Firms Where Women are Most Satisfied With Their Jobs (2022)
Law Firm ManagementWhat does it take to cultivate job satisfaction at a law firm? In a new report from BTI Consulting, associates pointed out exactly what they wanted from and valued in their work lives,
OU President Joseph Harroz Appoints New Vice President and General Counsel
Law Firm ManagementArmand Paliotta, a two-time alumnus of OU, will become the new vice president and general counsel starting on Oct. 1, pending approval from the OU Board of Regents. OU President
Boies, Hausfeld Among Law Firms Reaping $667 Mln Windfall in Blue Cross Antitrust Case
Law Firm ManagementBoies Schiller Flexner, Hausfeld and other law firms will split more than $667 million in attorneys’ fees and costs for work on long-running antitrust litigation involving Blue Cross Blue
U.S. Trustee Drops Appeal Challenging $21 Mln Le Clair Ryan Settlement
Law Firm ManagementThe U.S. Justice Department has dismissed its own appeal challenging a $21 million settlement between the trustee overseeing the dissolution of defunct law firm Le Clair Ryan and
Biglaw Firm Announces Summer Special Bonuses
Law Firm ManagementFolks sure are worried about the economy, given that we’re in a technical recession right now. But in the wonderful world of Biglaw, the money still seems to be flowing quite freely,
Savills North America Appoints New General Counsel
Law Firm ManagementSavills has named James Repking its general counsel in North America, effective August 1. Repking, formerly associate general counsel, will succeed retiring General Counsel and
Facebook Internet Tracking Litigation $90M Class Action Settlement
Law Firm ManagementFacebook, now known as Meta Platforms, agreed to pay $90 million to resolve claims alleging unlawful user tracking on non-Facebook websites. The settlement benefits people who
Nationwide Anti-Robocall Litigation Task Force Created to Fight Estimated $29.8B in Scam Call Theft
Law Firm ManagementA new nationwide Anti-Robocall Litigation Task Force has been created, looking to crack down on the calls that lead to an estimated $29.8 billion stolen through scam calls each year,
