Contract & Document Review
Outpaced in the innovation race: Howrey demise teaches lessons in change
The recent dissolution of Howrey LLP has been a troubling tale for major law firms. Matt Packer finds out what can be learned from the ambitious partnership’s rise and fall...  »
Chief Justice: Australian law firms changing in the light of legal outsourcing
Influence of legal services outsourcing providers means that traditional law-firm business models are no longer sustainable, says Chief Justice of New South Wales...  »
Multishoring and new clients to drive LSO growth
Legal experts have rung in the New Year by pondering the future of legal services outsourcing, writes Matt Packer in his new blog. Here’s what they have been saying...  »
Writing’s on The Wall: Pink Floyd contract case serves lesson in drafting
In efforts to meet commercial challenges, record label EMI had pinned its hopes on digital sales of its Pink Floyd catalogue. However, writes Matt Packer, contractual clauses came home to roost...  »
Data explosion demands legal preparation
In his latest blog, Matt Packer looks at the steps companies should take to diminish the risks posed by rising volumes of data...  »
New litigation report hints at permanent changes to legal industry
Economic instability will leave indelible marks on legal business, according to Fulbright & Jaworski’s new analysis of UK and US litigation habits...  »
Finding the balance in a legal outsourcing agreement
Putting the appropriate service-level agreement in place is paramount to effective outsourcing contracts, writes Ravi Shukia. Here is an insight into the factors that must be negotiated...  »
Europe's Court of Justice, in-house lawyers and the death of privilege
A new European ruling on competition matters has shaken the business community and dismayed lawyers. Matt Packer’s latest blog looks at the background to the case concerned and finds out how its out....  »
Legal services outsourcing key to globalised marketplace, says Citi Private Bank
Mid-year report from major financial strategy firm hints that cost-saving methods in legal business will remain in place even after the recovery...  »
Crunch time: managing legal compliance in the UK
Enforcement of regulations has reached pandemic proportions – and financial reporting legislation is being added to and strengthened all the time. In-house legal departments need to keep on top of t....  »