The legal industry is ripe for a paradigm shift that will put its focus on customer impact that produces high net promoter scores, not on maintaining legacy delivery models, outdated legal education, and self-congratulatory law firm awards. New law will be collaborative, fluid, and solution-based, and it will be powered by technology and data. It will be shaped by two principal sources: (1) large-scale legal buyer activism, and (2) corporate Goliaths that have the brand, capital, know-how, customer-centricity, data mastery, tech platforms, agile multidisciplinary workforces, footprint in/familiarity with the legal industry, and desire to leverage those capabilities to disrupt the status quo.
During this time of economic uncertainty, businesses are seeking ways to reduce costs while retaining the quality of their services. One area of concern is employee compensation and benefits. This article discusses recent legislation and court decisions that may have a significant impact on how companies provide their employees with benefits.
A growing number of law firms have embraced a practice model that involves hiring a mix of full-time and part-time legal staffers. This approach enables firms to better serve clients while offering flexibility and cost savings. This article describes the various benefits of this strategy, including a more streamlined and efficient billing process, as well as improved service and client outcomes.
This is an excerpt from a larger article that is being published in the September/October 2016 issue of The Recorder. To view the complete article, click here.
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