Sentences with phrase «firms feel pressure»

It asks (page 55) «Many law firms feel pressure to change elements of their business model to stay competitive in the post-recession economy.

Partnership compensation from highest to lowest paid partners widens as firms feel pressure to pay market rate compensation for some partners that might leave, while the firm overall can not afford to do so, and thus reallocates it from lower ranks of equity partners to higher ranks.

So may main point is as much hope as prediction: I expect those firms feeling the pressure the most to focus on changing how their lawyers work with both old and new approaches in 2018.

Some law firms today are trapped in a vicious cycle: a firm feels pressure on rates and, so it sets out to find more clients to make up the revenue.

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He said the pitch is having more success with traditional venture firms who've missed out on crypto to date — particularly bitcoin, ethereum and companies such as Coinbase — and are feeling the pressure to get in on the craze.

Workers at companies with higher levels of openness have higher rates of job satisfaction and are less likely to quit; more women also apply to such firms because they feel less pressure to negotiate.

Noting that buyout firms are «feeling a lot of pressure to put the money to work,» William R. Atwood, head of the Illinois State Board of Investment, said he hoped the firms would not stretch too far for deals.

14 % of respondents believe that insider trading practices in the alternative investment industry have become less prevalent since the FBI arrested Raj Rajaratnam and scared the bejeezus out of everyone, a noticeable drop from January 2016 when 25 % of respondents felt this way; 37 % of respondents think the news of arrests and convictions there has had little impact on insider trading because those who engage in such practices think they are smarter than everyone else and will never get caught, compared with 39 % of respondents in 2016; and 49 % of respondents believe the influx of money into funds in recent years and the explosion in the number of hedge fund firms has put enough pressure on fund managers that there will always be a few desperate enough to try anything, including insider trading, a significant increase from the 36 % of respondents who felt this way in the Roundtable's previous survey on this topic.

A ripe avocado should yield to a firm, gentle pressure, but shouldn't feel overly soft or mushy.

He might protest at first but will calm down when he realizes that some firm counter pressure is making him feel better.

Stephen Balkam, CEO of the Family Online Safety Institute, is quoted in this article stating that tech firms are feeling pressure to promote online safety.

The Firm mattress feels strong and supportive, with just enough flexibility to alleviate pressure points.

If you feel a firm area, keep a steady pressure there for a few moments.

If you are feeling discomfort on your back, a firm massage or counter pressure may ease the feeling.

The electrical signals were calibrated so that Sørensen could feel a range of sensation, from the slightest touch to firm pressure just below his pain threshold, depending on the strength of his grip.

They felt there was a pressure for firms to pay the «going rate» and that pay is not necessarily related to an individual's skills or abilities.

Once you understand the process, you can use acupressure at home by applying firm pressure with your thumb or fingertips until you feel a little discomfort.

The first of those feels a bit squidgy and artificial and it's only deep down in the pedal pressure that things feel more like a normal firm, precise Porsche anchor.

The brake pedal is surprisingly firm, inspiring confidence and making a joy of pressure modulation; I don't left - foot brake a lot of cars, especially on the street, due to poor pedal placement and lack of pedal feel, but in this car I started doing it naturally and almost immediately, and never switched back to my right foot.

Most firms will sell to strangers — Children today feel less pressure to run the family business, and even those that want to often find it tough to come up with the cash to pay off parents or other relatives who hold shares in the firm.

If you feel that you are being pressured into a debt management program prior to exploring all of your other options, you should seek assistance from another firm.

Fortunately, there are several online investment firms that can help you manage your retirement and put you on a path toward meeting your long - term goals without ever setting foot in an office or feeling pressured to invest in high cost funds.

When stroking your cat, if you can't feel her ribs at all, even with very firm pressure, or you feel fat pads along the backbone, then your cat is not just fat, but obese.

And in this economic downturn, do firms feel more pressure to accept all clients that pass the threshhold test rather than making the kinds of strategic choices that MacEwen recommends?

Law firms are feeling the pressure from clients, particularly in - house counsel, to lower costs.

The pressures of succession planning can be felt on the shoulders of law firm senior management and they are trying to find solutions — fast.

101 Incidents of ethical violations resulting in professional discipline and even criminal prosecution are on the rise.102 Faced with declining profit margins, firms have been accused of «overworking files» and overstaffing projects in an effort to increase billable hours.103 And they have bent the rules governing conflicts of interest.104 One survey indicated that one - third of the 30,000 clients interviewed felt dissatisfied with the representation they received from their attorneys, citing primarily a failure to communicate and inadequate attention given to their cases, suggesting that law firms are under pressure to increase their case loads without hiring new associates to staff them.105 The recent decline in professionalism is even further evidenced by a decline in pro bono commitment.106 Thus, new graduates face even heavier workloads, increased pressure to meet high billable requirements, and fewer pro bono opportunities.

Michelle: I think that's very true because it does put a lot of pressure on a woman to feel as if she's the spokesperson for all moms in the entire firm who've ever come before or after and I will tell you that I heard that story over and over.

A survey released yesterday on the business of law and legal technology finds that competition for legal services remains high, demand remains relatively flat, and law firms are feeling pressure to lower prices and enhance operational efficiency.

With fewer big deals, an emphasis on mediation to avoid litigation whenever possible, and pressure from corporate clients to lower fees, law firms are feeling pinched and having to re-evaluate compensation plans for some lawyers.

Large law firms feel enormous pressure — from corporate clients, the media and others — to become more diverse.

The same old way of doing things wasn't going to cut it in a world of budget cuts and other pressures, but likely on a much grander scale, that every law firm and law department are feeling.

Workplaces will change not when women leave the profession in ever increasing numbers, but when law firms start to feel sufficient financial pressure to make the changes that many women are seeking.

The 2013 survey reports that law firms «feel real pricing pressure from clients» and «recognize the competitive forces of commoditization and the emergence of lower - priced, non-traditional service providers.»

Unfortunately, some of those same firms are probably feeling pressure to increase associate salaries with a follow - the - herd mentality that characterizes most law firms.

They are feeling pressure because larger firms are moving into their space.

When law firms recognize that practicing law is one skill set and bringing in new business a totally different activity, the result will give firms more new files, more new clients and fewer lawyers feeling pressure to do something most of them hate.

Add the pressure for business development, and I definitely felt that practicing in a large firm was a mixed opportunity at best.

Be clear and be firm and if you feel pressured, call the police or call the Legal Clinic.

For years, research has shown that firms are increasingly feeling pressured to reduce rates and / or offer flat fee billing.

Many firms report that they feel the pressure to reduce rates and / or provide flat fee billing.

Law firms are feeling the pressure as much as anyone in a recession.

Yes, they were mainly small firms, but some larger firms had problems too, and it may not be long before even large international firms start feeling the pressure too.

We feel pressure from large national firms and in Calgary the large local firms, which have the resources that allow them to have competencies in a wide range of fields.

You also feel pressure from the smaller firms that are boutiques.

Ron: [13:39] I agree and maybe have a slightly different take, which is I think many firms have been feeling the pressure for a while.

The plugs are surrounded by soft rubber, so the firm pressure needed to click them in feels a bit unnatural.

They have helped many clients to release tension on the neck and shoulder areas with firm pressure massage techniques and the outcome they felt revive and have better range of movement.

I usually am apply firm pressure or suction upon her nipples and she explains the feeling of cumming in both her breasts and genitalia.

The daily pressure of closing the deal may explain why so few real estate executives feel the industry has a handle on succession planning, says Debra Barbanel, head of real estate at Russell Reynolds Associates, an executive search firm.