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After Another Big Year, Law Firms Should Plan for Recession
Planning for the downturn in a clear, methodical way by investing the existing good fortune that most firms enjoy into strengthening your technical infrastructure, trimming expenses, and rethinking how administrative services are delivered to the attorneys.
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The Stenography Shortage Is Impacting Client Service: What's the Future of Court Reporting?
In the court reporting market, technology has matured to match or exceed stenography's stronghold on speed and accuracy and, as such, is poised to disrupt the market.
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Why Focusing on Client Experience Is Critical and How to Get Started
In this marketplace, one thing is abundantly clear: To remain competitive, you must adapt. So how can you adapt in a way that meets the increased expectations of today's client? Focus on client experience.
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Rising Expenses and M&A Slowdown Could Sink Profit Growth This Year
Stifling expenses and a slowdown in transactional work during the first quarter could sink profit growth for the rest of the year, according to a new analysis of legal industry performance.
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Know When to Hold 'Em And Know When to Fold 'Em: 4 Questions to Ask When Thinking of Merging
Deciding to merge is a process that is best undertaken when a firm has as much information as possible about what their objectives and desired outcome is. Developing that information is best achieved by answering four questions.
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New Approaches to Outsourced Labor
Employees are the lifeblood of an organization. Companies, including law firms, are rightfully attempting to navigate what the past two years have meant to the labor force and make sense of the changes to the landscape so that they can successfully manage their businesses. Included in this mix are outsourcing service providers.
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The Biden Administration's 2023 Budget: Déjà Vu All Over Again
The Treasury's Greenbook commenting and explaining budget recommendations for FY 2023 raises warnings of tax increases. But what are the odds Congress passes anything before the midterm elections this November? This article presents a summary of the proposed tax increases and the likelihood of these provisions being enacted into law.
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Law Firms Reviewing Contracts to Battle Inflation
As inflation worsens, legal chiefs and their in-house teams are stepping up and finding ways to help their companies tamp down a vast array of price hike fires. And a significant part of that work is reviewing contracts with service providers, clients and other business partners.
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It's Time for Post-Pandemic Law Firm Retreats
After two years of cancelled, postponed or virtualized versions, in-person retreats are finally back. It's time to refresh ourselves on why and how to run a safe and healthy in-person retreat.
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Why Hire a Fractional CMO?
A fractional CMO is an outsourced marketing executive that can perform all the functions of a chief marketing officer, including strategy, planning and implementation, without a company having to commit to a long-term, full-time salary.
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