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The 2016 ILTA/InsideLegal Technology Purchasing Survey: Follow the Money

NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — At the annual International Legal Technology Association (ILTA) conference (ILTACON), underway this week, no discussion of information and insight about the…

David Curle August 31, 2016

ILTACON 2016: Looking into the Future & Building the Exponential Law Firm

“In the not too distant future, exponential technology could upend the $650-billion-dollar legal industry — or, there will be a $78 to $120 trillion-dollar opportunity…

Joseph Raczynski August 30, 2016

ILTACON 2016: Re-Imagining Legal Technology for the 21st Century

“The story of disruption was just the first act of 21st century business, now begins the tale of total transformation.” — Mike Walsh NATIONAL HARBOR,…

Joseph Raczynski August 30, 2016

Facing Law Firms’ Performance Reviews: How to Prepare & Avoid Unpleasant Surprises

Although no one feels comfortable conducting performance reviews of their outside legal counsel — that is why legal procurement professionals often handle the review —…

Nancey Watson August 29, 2016

Innovation and Unconventional Thinking: The ABA Commission on the Future of Legal Services Issues a Clarion Call for Change

The American Bar Association (ABA) Commission on the Future of Legal Services issued a clarion call for change earlier this month. Culminating two years of…

Ralph Baxter August 25, 2016

Revenue Recovery through In-House Legal — Changing the Conversation

“Legal is just a cost center.” "The business drives the revenue; legal puts the brakes on us.” “In-house lawyers should focus on preventing loss to…

Randall Lehner August 17, 2016

White Paper: Mental Illness, Access to Justice & Legal Solutions

The issue of providing adequate access to justice for people with mental illness has grown in importance as these situations continue to strain strapped state…

Legal Executive Institute August 16, 2016

The Neutral Corner: Understanding a Digital Forensics Report

As technology rapidly advances, it is becoming more and more difficult to find the hidden truths contained in digital footprints. While this is often not…

Daniel Garrie August 15, 2016

Inside the PMI Report: Is Overcapacity Behind Law Firms’ Productivity Drop in Q2?

While not necessarily garnering the same level of attention as marquee metrics like rates and demand, productivity numbers should be offered the same level of…

Bill Josten August 09, 2016

White Paper: “The Unavoidable Reality” & How Inefficiency Hurts Law Firms

In a new white paper, The Unavoidable Reality: Inefficiency Can Have a Significant Economic Impact on Law Firms, author William Josten, a Senior Legal Industry…

Legal Executive Institute August 08, 2016

The Devil You Know: Investigating the Opposing Expert Witness

Thoroughly investigating an opposing party’s expert witness is an important aspect of preparing for any litigation matter involving the use of experts. Experts frequently make…

Damian D. Capozzola August 04, 2016

Legal Tech Startups: Not Just for Silicon Valley Anymore

The legal services industry, by and large, has no Research & Development component. It’s not in the nature of law firms to set aside resources…

David Curle August 02, 2016