Legal Strategy
The effects of e-discovery amendments on US litigation
The e-discovery package of amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure is now two years old. Bricker & Eckler LLP’s Gregory Krabacher explains the impact it has had on litigation in the U....  »
Managing confidentiality in the insurance sector
Communications about legal matters between a company and its counsel are generally protected by attorney-client privilege – but you need to be vigilant in the insurance sector...  »
How to network
Here is your three-point guide to effective networking...  »
12 Ways to improve the tender process
Many legal teams decide to select a panel of firms or otherwise procure legal services via requests for proposals. Rees Morrison sets out 12 ways to improve the tender process...  »
State of the UK legal industry: the law firm view
2009 was a tough year for many UK law firms. Will 2010 be any better? Legal Strategy Review asks the leading law firms about challenges and developments in the legal sector. Here are some of the key t....  »
Jargon Buster: What is a furlough?
What is a furlough? And what is the difference between the voluntary and involuntary kind. The Jargon Buster has the answer...  »
Brave New World? Rodney De Boos examines Australia’s legal industry
As law firms in the UK begin to prepare for the industry changes that will result from the Legal Services Act in 2010, writes Emma Jones, many are looking to the legal landscape in Australia for answe....  »
Can joint ventures work for law firms?
Joint ventures can provide a means of expanding into new areas or jurisdictions at lower risk and cost. Just be careful to evaluate who you are entering into business with, writes Cedric Popa...  »
Are you up to date on the Legal Services Act?
The organisation of law firms in the UK looks set to be revolutionised by the Legal Services Act. Mayer Brown’s Martin Mankabady explains what it could mean for joint ventures...  »
The true cost of litigation
In-house counsel are coming under increasing pressure to control the costs of external counsel. But, writes Andy Moody, litigation is one area where counting the pennies will not necessarily deliver t....  »