Category Archives: Law firms

Canadian judge criticizes Nortel lawyers for “shocking” fees. “Dozens of professional firms working on the case have drawn more than $1 billion combined from Nortel during the bankruptcy, and the spending has intensified as the trial approaches.” (sub. req’d) The … Continue reading →

Two new tools for billing rate comparisons. One is designed for use by corporate counsel to benchmark outside counsel rates, providing “data on matter costs, hourly rates and alternative fee arrangements.” The other is aimed at helping BigLaw “slice and … Continue reading →

IPO legal fees survey shows significant increases in the past two years. The American Lawyer has more on the story. BigLaw and other legal costs begin to mount in New Jersey bridge investigation. From our “how much does it cost?” … Continue reading →

BigLaw bill for Christie bridge inquiry will include 40% discount, according to New Jersey’s Attorney General. District court orders the Department of Labor to pay more than $565,000 in attorneys’ fees to oilfield services company for a case the judge … Continue reading →

For GC’s tasked with responsibility for contracts management: 10 suggestions for increasing effectiveness and cutting costs. Will advanced technologies (think IBM’s “Watson” on TV’s Jeopardy) lead to “huge cost savings for clients”? U.K. panel review news: “drinks giant” appoints three … Continue reading →

U.K. Commercial Court survey findings on cost issues “hint at significant concern that London’s pole position as the dispute resolution centre of choice for Russian oligarchs, Persian Gulf sheiks and other international heavyweights is under threat.” Issues include court fees, … Continue reading →

Shanghai’s Pilot Free Trade Zone may expand options for sourcing legal services in China. Highlights from Harvard Law’s Disruptive Innovation Conference, including “disruptive imitation.” If you have an IP litigation docket, keep an eye on the two cases regarding the … Continue reading →

Law department operations manager’s message to law firms who want to stay with traditional hourly rate structures: “I’m not sure how much longer we’ll continue to work with firms that won’t change.” More competition coming to the legal services market: … Continue reading →