Interesting read for the AP. In America, there are always people to sue or contracts to negotiate, right? Apparently there aren't enough. The recession is taking a steep toll on the legal profession, an industry long seen as immune from the ups and downs of the economy. Trying to weather the
Making Progress?
Perhaps it’s just the beautiful weather, or because baseball is back in season but the economy seems to doing better (or sucking less if you’re a half empty kind of person). The most recent data points (GDP, bank loans, retail numbers, etc) are all pointing that the economy is getting healthier.
A new model for a new economy
Over the past decade we’ve witnessed unprecedented growth in the legal economy prompted by a number of change factors including technology, a strong global economy and the infusion of top managers. The technology responsible for this growth includes the Internet, VOIP, outsourced cheaper partners,
New Year, New Economy, New Job
Over the last two years, we have heard nothing but negative news about the state of our economy regarding companies making continual layoffs as well as the unemployment rate for our country continue to creep towards 10%. Towards the end of 2010, Warren Recruiting started to see a sharp increase in
‘Billable Hour’ Under Attack
How will this impact your career? 'Billable Hour' Under Attack In Recession, Companies Push Law Firms for Flat-Fee Contracts By NATHAN KOPPEL and ASHBY JONES of the WSJ With the recession crimping legal budgets, some big companies are fighting back against law firms' longstanding practice