Sentences with phrase «firms legal decision»

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In a statement, the firm said the decision follows an «in - depth analysis of the available restructuring options «in the context of the legal services market.

The company disclosed that it had hired outside legal counsel to look into allegations regarding the book, and that the firm's report formed the basis of the board's decision to fire Volpe.

Not many are $ 79.5 K. I can see a 15 - 20 % allowance for outside earnings but attorneys like Flanagan should not get between $ 150 - 250K when they do no actual legal work on behalf of clients — and especially when the law firm he works for has a lobbying division that attempts to influence decision that come before him.

«These cases and court decisions are unfortunately a regular feature of the legal landscape,» says Drew Caputo, vice president of litigation for lands, wildlife and oceans at environmental law firm Earthjustice.

The Minutes confirming this decision will be required by the DfE • Outline plans to the DfE for supporting or partnering with another school, if applicable • Appoint a specialist law firm to advise on the legal aspects of your conversion • The Secretary of State will need to approve your proposal • The process of transferring staff (the Transfer of Undertakings (TUPE) will be commenced by the local authority and the governing body that currently employs school staff • Activate the consultation process with interested parties • Consult with your Local Authority regarding a possible share of the LGPS deficit.

The Legal unit provides information and decision tools, software and services to support corporate legal departments, legal professionals, judges, court and law firm staff, and law studLegal unit provides information and decision tools, software and services to support corporate legal departments, legal professionals, judges, court and law firm staff, and law studlegal departments, legal professionals, judges, court and law firm staff, and law studlegal professionals, judges, court and law firm staff, and law students.

A precedent - setting decision at the Ontario Court of Appeal this week strikes at the heart of client concerns over the abuse of billable hours, and provides a legal framework by which clients might be able to reject law firm fees considered excessive or unreasonable.

«An obligation to pay each of the IRSSA's legal counsel or law firm signatories what ML invoiced can not be reconciled with the intention to confine finalization costs to a modest level,» the decision said.

A quick glance at the top of our home page will tell you the most important legal stories right now, whether it's today's Supreme Court decision, this morning's developments in high - profile trials, yesterday's law firm mega-merger, or Paris Hilton's latest scrape with the law.

With me being local, I have a unique perspective on the gaps in the local legal market, how to position your firm into those areas and use the broader data to make intelligent decisions on how to get your phone to ring with the right prospects.

In comments on the story over at WSJ Law Blog, a few participants call for the American Bar Association to take a more protectionist approach and prohibit firms from off - shoring work, while others decry use of Indian lawyers as «unauthorized practice of law» since decisions about whether documents are privileged requires legal judgment.

There are many reasons law firms and legal tech companies would want to identify a model agreement: such an agreement will help produce consistent deliverables by lawyers; it would also ensure the incorporation of legal changes into all agreements without worries about a lawyer forgetting to integrate a new legislative change or legal decision into their agreement.

The law firm had no written fee agreement with Gabrielle Manigault, but it had represented her in 97 separate legal matters for more than 16 years, according to the March 27 decision.

The short answer is that law firms can benefit from data - driven decision - making, and attorneys can increase efficiency and profits by incorporating data into their legal practices.

The legal industry sits atop one commentator's list of industries that need big data — and need to understand it.6 Law firms and attorneys are sitting on a gold mine of BI data and past case data that can guide decision - making, boost case outcome successes, increase profitability and inform pricing structures, and more efficiently distribute their human capital.

To enable the tool to make its decisions, it draws on data contained in the firm's case management files which, in turn, helps the tool predict a new matters likely legal complexity.»

Recently named one of Sweden's top five «most modern law firms 2017» by Regi Research & Strategi, a Swedish consultant, Moll Wendén's decision to deploy Luminance demonstrates its commitment to extending its position as a leading firm in the Swedish legal profession.

What I said in Part I applies to matching the attorney you pick to the decision - maker that you face in the legal system: This is about individual lawyers and not about law firms.

Mark believes the firm's decision to opt for the Virtual Practices (VP) hosted legal software and outsourced cashiering service has been a key factor in the firm's early success.

A strong understanding and firm commitment to the mission of BYU, proven maturity, and good judgment Superior oral and written communication skills Superior interpersonal skills with both peers and subordinates Ability to manage and supervise highly skilled, motivated and independent professional employees Understanding of and sensitivity to the non-legal ramifications of strategic legal decisions Outstanding analytical, interpersonal, problem - solving and research skills Proficiency in common computer programs and web - based applications Ability to work closely and effectively with high - level university administrators Involvement with professional associations Current bar license from applicable state licensing agency Preferred:

Whether you need legal services and which lawyer or law firm you select are important decisions that should not be based on this website alone.

One of my theories in the original article was that legal tech companies have more challenges with medium and large firms because of their more cumbersome decision - making processes.

«The legal world has changed for ever and all law firms are having to examine their business models and make difficult decisions to secure a successful future.

Last year the firm decided to replace its legal software system and in a unanimous decision, has chosen SOS Connect, from Solicitors Own Software (SOS), for integrated practice management, case management and customer relationship management.

Created by two trusted names in law firm management consulting, Karen MacKay of Phoenix Legal Inc. and Stephen Mabey of Applied Strategies Inc., the survey is aimed at firms with 100 or fewer lawyers and will provide benchmarks on key performance indicators that can be used by firms to make informed decisions about running their businesses.

There are some recent decisions of the Federal Court that acknowledge the necessity of using online legal research sources and seem positioned to allow law firms to charge reasonable disbursements for them.

The details behind the firm's decision to end its lawyer - client relationship were revealed in a recently filed document in the ongoing legal battle between the ride - hailing giant and Alphabet self - drive venture Waymo.

Companies, law firms, lawyers and individuals have to go through a large number of case laws and judicial decisions to identify or retrieve information necessary to support legal decision - making or finding something relevant to their case.

In a major decision on the liberalisation of India's legal market, the nation's top court has ruled that foreign law firms are still not permitted to establish permanent offices in the country, but that they are allowed to advise on non-Indian law matters on a temporary basis.

Cassels Brock had appealed the original decision, with the appellate judge stating in her decision that the firm «raises legal issues relating to liability, the availability of an aggregate damages award, and the trial judge's damages assessment.»

Given that large law firms donate fees, the 2nd Circuit's decision could reduce the amount of money donated to legal aid groups — but that's not the concern that they expressed in the press release.

Making the decision to hire a virtual worker or pay for legal process outsourcing can be as simple as hiring an independent contractor fresh out of law school to do easy tasks, but if you are serious about using virtual workers on a larger scale in your firm and really getting the most out of it, it is important be aware of ethics considerations; price benefits and initial investments; and intangible benefits and costs when weighing the options of paying for a full - time staff, hiring on - site independent contractors, using outsourced service providers or juggling all of the work on your own.

Dentons» decision to cease publication of its annual profits per equity partner (PEP) has its backers within the legal profession: according to a survey of partners, just under half think financial transparency is «irrelevant» to anyone outside the firm itself.

Our firm exclusively represents men and father's rights in matters including divorce, spousal maintenance / alimony, property division, debt division, paternity, child custody, legal decision making, parenting time, visitation, and child support.

He leads the firm's Big Data Initiative, which aims to use data to help clients make employment decisions and reduce the risk of legal disputes.

«Sometimes a bar association issues a decision that's so impervious to the realities of legal practice that you have to wonder whether those who drafted it ever practiced law,» writes Carolyn Elefant, in «Maryland Bar Ruling Banning NonLawyer / Lawyer Referral Groups Discriminates Against Solo and Small Firms.»

So how can a law firm know it's choosing the right legal web design and promotion company when it's time to make that decision?

These seven firms include some of the national leaders in implementing LPM, such as Bryan Cave and Baker Donelson, and their development of tools to manage matters, their use of data analytics to aid in decision - making on legal strategy and their use of legal project managers were some of the reasons they were selected.

In the first action, the Law Society brought a claim seeking judicial review of the decision of the Legal Services Commission (LSC) to seek offers from firms of solicitors and not - for - profit organisations on the basis of the new unified contract.

Attended by senior legal marketing and business development professionals from the largest and best - known law firms in the country, the 2017 LMA Annual Conference attracted industry leaders and key decision makers from the legal community.

Although the demand for legal services picked up somewhat since the end of the recession, especially in transactional areas of practice, firms remain conservative in their partnership decisions.

In the fall out from that abandonment decision the LAA offered successful firms, like MK Law, the opportunity to join additional duty provider schemes where they had opened an Office, and employed staff to perform criminal legal aid from that office.

It reaches partners and associates, solos and big firm lawyers, government officials, judges and in - house counsel, providing vital information to decision - makers about the trends, people and economic forces that are influencing and changing the legal profession.

Aside from the legal implications of this decision, it is important to consider the impact that this kind of ruling has on a firm's employer brand.

«Whether you are using racial preferences because your clients want you to or [because] you want to, you almost certainly are risking liability,» Levey said... «Not only may a law firm be liable for discrimination, but so may be the individual employees and partners at the law firm that participated in the discriminatory decisions,» writes Levey in his paper titled «The Legal Implications of Complying with Race - and Gender - based Client Preferences.»

Although there were a number of forward thinking law firms that were early adopters and quickly caught the SaaS vision, it wasn't until around 2007 or 2008 when legal SaaS grew up and the technology became an important strategic decision for all law firms.

As this round - up of posts suggests, that Mayer Brown had the legal ability to eject partners at will didn't shield the firm from criticism about its mercenary decision to cast aside loyal partners in the name of increasing profits.

The COO of Legal is now the person making decisions on law firm selection along with procurement — again using clear metrics that dive more deeply into the law firm operations than ever before.

The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has welcomed the decision by the Legal Services Board to approve proposals to remove unnecessary burdens on law firms carrying out reserved activities.

Many legal departments have created processes and metrics to evaluate law firms and inform decisions they make concerning which firms will continue to work with them, and in what capacity.