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The Business of Legal Spend: How Finance Professionals Can Drive Smarter Outside Counsel Management
Legal spend has become a core business issue that now shapes financial planning, operational decision making and risk management. What once lived primarily in the legal department has become a shared responsibility across client legal, finance, and operations teams and their outside counsel.
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'Shadow AI' Highlights Importance of a Comprehensive AI Governance Policy
Many law firm leaders insist that artificial intelligence has no place in their businesses; however, common applications employed daily may be using AI without them knowing. This phenomenon, often referred to as “shadow AI,” highlights a growing risk for firms that have yet to develop comprehensive governance strategies for artificial intelligence.
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Build Networking Connections In 2026 Without the Stress
For lawyers, networking is still one of the most dependable and effective ways to generate new business and build a steady pipeline of referrals. Yet many attorneys feel uneasy or self-conscious when walking into a room full of unfamiliar faces. The encouraging news is that networking confidence is a skill that improves with preparation, awareness and practice.
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RFPs Are Surging, But Not All Are Productive
Formal requests for proposals for in-house legal work are surging in popularity, but their effectiveness still comes down to whether legal teams are using them strategically — or just filling out spreadsheets.
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What’s Behind All the Recent Law Firm Mergers?
After decades of relatively muted activity, the legal industry has witnessed three major law firm mergers in the space of a single month. So what is going on?
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Rate Volatility Puts Legal Market At Crossroads
The legal market finds itself at a crossroads as rate volatility, reputational premiums and the increased impact of artificial intelligence are expected to reshape the rules of client engagement in the coming year, according to a new report by Wolters Kluwer.
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