Sentences with phrase «competitive market for legal services»

That's something we should be proud of, and I agree that we should use it to strengthen our brand in what will soon be an open and competitive market for legal services.

Not exact matches

Unconscionable conduct (agrees with NFF that they have not provided protection and support reforms «to provide transparency in the supply chain» and recognise that «certain classes of suppliers... are predisposed to suffering from a special disadvantage...»; misuse of market power (legal framework must «level the balance of market power in negotiations...», «ensure transparency in the transmission of market prices» and «not allow for final market risks to be borne by the primary producer» and provide «transparency of contract processes» - specifically, Canegrowers supports effects test and a process giving ACCC greater power to «regulate anti-competitive behaviour and impose penalties», shifting «the decisions framework from the judicial system to a regulatory system» which would make it more accessible to small producers); collective bargaining (notes limits of Sugar Industry Act (Qld); authorisation and notification approval costly and limited and not a viable alternative - peak bodies should be able to «commence and progress collective bargaining with mills on behalf of their members» and current threshold too restrictive)» competitive neutrality (mixed outcomes - perverse outcomes in the case of natural monopolies - suggest remove «application of competitive neutrality provisions to natural monopoly essential services»)

In seeking to make the market for regulated legal services more competitive, it may increase the costs of regulation.

He helps law firms and legal organizations understand why the legal services environment is undergoing radical change and how to build sustainable and competitive legal enterprises that can dominate the new market for legal services.

Joe, my understanding is that the ABS model (UK & Australia) is an investment and market place driven competitive business model for selling affordably legal services globally.

The Panel's vision is «for a market where everyone can access high quality and affordable legal services that meet their needs: • A competitive legal services market where consumers are empowered and have easy access to high quality legal advice at a fair price; • All consumers have an equal access to legal services regardless of their personal circumstances; • Regulatory bodies have processes enabling them to take decisions which are in the consumer interest; • Consumers receive legal advice from a diverse and competent workforce; • Consumer complaints are resolved fairly, quickly and cost - effectively.

Although the Israeli legal market is very competitive and law firms are constantly looking for ways to improve their service offerings, many law firms in Israel have yet to embrace the latest wave of legaltech.

Merger as a strategy for growth or survival in a competitive legal services market is fraught with issues.

The market for limited scope legal services is only going to grow, and smart lawyers are well advised to add this range of services to their family law practice in order to remain competitive.

Being a competent legal technician is simply not enough anymore in today's competitive market place for legal services.

[108] Others raised the objections to alternative structures that are commonly raised: [109] that they are a threat to the profession's core values, [110] that they will trigger irresolvable conflicts of interest, [111] that lawyers will lose their independence, [112] that there is no evidence that alternative structures have increased access to justice in Australia or England & Wales, [113] that law firms can attract employees by paying competitive salaries without the need to offer employee shareholding, [114] that the burden of proof lies with those who advocate for alternative structures, [115] that there is no way to regulate alternative structures, [116] that alternative structures will lead to a consolidated market for legal services, [117] that more research is required, [118] etc..

As a former general counsel and chief executive officer, Kent counsels the leaders of Am Law 100, 200, Global 100 and leading specialty firms on the challenges and opportunities they face, in an increasingly competitive industry, as a result of the globalization, consolidation, specialization, and segmentation of the market for legal services.

[ii] It could do so for all of Canada and would be in a better position to estimate the impact of the highly competitive LegalZoom, [iii] LegalX etc., commercial legal services market than can any law society.

The aim is to encourage new entrants into the legal services market to bring new ways of working and new competitive pressures: these will increase choice for consumers, while offering better - tailored and better value packages of professional services.

Law firms and legal organizations consult me to better understand why the legal services environment is undergoing radical change, and they retain me to advise their lawyers how to build sustainable and competitive legal enterprises that can dominate the new market for legal services.

The priorities for the Law Society are to ensure that the regulatory framework does not conflate consumer interest with the public interest in pursuit of a competitive market; nor stifle competition and innovation within the profession; but to secure a level playing field for all legal service providers.

But the name of the game is not deregulation; it's what I call right regulation: putting in place intelligent regulations that ensure the markets for legal goods and services are functional and competitive.

In this article I endeavor to set forth a few basic facts and principles that can aid law firm leaders to obtain a large, sustainable competitive advantage in the market for legal services.