by RG | May 2, 2025 | above the law
Getty ImagesIn today’s legal landscape, more attorneys are looking to scale their firms — but without becoming just another cookie-cutter operation. That’s where strategy, branding, and community come in. “They say they don’t teach business in law school,” says Greg...
by RG | May 2, 2025 | above the law
Donald Trump’s attacks on Biglaw have had some interesting consequences. We — along with clients — have learned which firms took the short-sighted cowardly way out and capitulated to the mercurial demands of a bully and which are willing to fight for their firms and...
by RG | May 2, 2025 | above the law
Ed. Note: A weekly roundup of just a few items from Howard Bashman’s How Appealing blog, the Web’s first blog devoted to appellate litigation. Check out these stories and more at How Appealing. “Federal Judge Strikes Down Trump’s Use of Alien Enemies Act to Deport...
by RG | May 2, 2025 | above the law
Building a new website is a critical — and dreaded — step in the process of opening a new law firm. How can you accomplish this within a startup’s limited budget? What are the essential components to meet your business goals? How do you maintain a modern-looking site...
by RG | May 2, 2025 | above the law
Contingency fees are a time-honored tradition in the legal profession through which attorneys accept a case in exchange for a portion of a recovery if a favorable outcome is achieved. In many instances, contingency fees allow greater access to the legal system since...
by RG | May 2, 2025 | above the law
(Image via CLOC)Next week, I will be covering the CLOC Global Institute at the Aria Hotel and Resort in Las Vegas. The conference will span four days (May 5-8) and is the premier event designed by and for legal operations professionals and in-house legal departments....