Legal Management
Going walkabout with Paul Hogan’s reputation
Paul Hogan is suing Australia’s tax authorities for loss of earnings and defamation of character after a failed five-year probe into tax evasion. But, whatever the outcome in Hogan’s case, it’s ....  »
Time for worldwide HR laws?
In his latest blog, Matt Packer asks what new research by the International Bar Association could mean for corporate hiring strategies and legal business...  »
Judges warn legal aid cuts will lead to lawyer shortfall
Administrative hurdles, recruitment challenges and narrowed access to justice are set to result from UK government policy, says leading judiciary council...  »
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...  »
Law firms failing to take full advantage of Twitter
New research shows that law firms lack the personal touch for effective use of the popular network, and are missing opportunities to build new markets ...  »
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...  »
LSO in 2010 and 2011: prestige and progress
Widespread acceptance and growth have underpinned the legal services outsourcing sector in 2010. But which trends are likely to emerge from its activities during 2011? Matt Packer examines some new in....  »
LSO sector poised to hit $860m value in 2011
New forecast of legal services outsourcing activity for 2011 indicates strong growth potential and increased adoption by US law firms...  »
SRA takes on thorough review of UK legal services
Aspiring front-line regulator launches a full-scale review of the UK legal services sector, as alternative business structures and global goals pave the way for a busier marketplace...  »