Measuring and tracking return on investment (ROI) can be a constant priority for law departments. However, the tools used to measure ROI can vary depending on your law department's size. This article highlights the tools small law departments can use to demonstrate value.
Explores an alternative billing method that uses a risk/reward model for working with outside counsel.
In-house lawyers are always searching for opportunities to streamline a process. Often, a streamlined process equates to efficiencies within the legal department and higher productivity of the in-house lawyers and paralegals. Read this article to find out more.
In-house counsel have amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to contend with, and the high costs of complying with them tend to come from the legal department's pocketbook. Learn about how to recover from the cost of ediscovery.
Discusses how in-house attorneys control litigation with outside counsel and avoid falling victim to surprise expenses while managing legal spending.
In-house counsel is under increasing pressure to perform at the highest level in the least amount of time. And, save the company money. An effective management method?- Six Sigma-"offers attorneys a way to do their job more effectively.
ACC Docket July/August 2007: Ins & Outs: RFPs and Tenders, Should We, Really? Before you request an RFP, here are some tips to determine whether there might be a better alternative.
New communication tools have increased that portion of our workday in which we are able to communicate. This leveraging of our time has made us more accessible, more engaged with our organizations, and, presumably, more effective.
This article will show you how to determine whether ebilling is a good move for you, and if so, how to select a system that is a good fit for both your law department and your outside law firms.
Sure, we all know that compliance departments provide oversight, coordination, and strategic direction to regulatory compliance activities throughout the company. But what if you've never had one before, and need to get something organized, right away? The author gives tips and insights into setting up a brand-new department.