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The Perfect Storm to Ask for More Budget

The economic landscape is littered with layoffs, disruptions like dockworker strikes, aircraft manufacturers strikes, geo-political risks, and catastrophic storms. Add in a whole new set of trade policies and sanctions and you have a lot of questions. And — law firm leaders have gone optimistic. In light of all this,…

BTIConsultingNovember 20, 2024

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The 32 Firms with the Highest Rates

Even F-15 fighter pilots are envious of law firm rates. These rate increases are one of the few things on the planet able to accelerate faster than the fastest known fighter jet — the F-15. These new orbital rates are stunning even for managing partners. But up they go. Just…

BTIConsultingNovember 13, 2024

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8 Unintended Messages Sabotaging Your Client Relationships

Words say so much — but not always what we intend. These unintended messages leave a bigger imprint than any intended message. And few of those sending the messages ever know it. We uncovered 8 phrases clients are hearing — and it's driving them crazy — or worse. These come…

BTIConsultingNovember 6, 2024

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8 Critical Trends Driving Spending on Outside Counsel in 2025

Click here to download a PDF of today's blog post: 8 Critical Trends Driving Spending on Outside Counsel in 2025. Best in the market ahead – MBR The Mad Clientist Our brand new — just released — report, based on more than 300 surveys of top legal decision makers, is…

BTIConsultingOctober 30, 2024

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Just In: Clients Face the Legal Firestorm Head On: BTI Practice Outlook 2025 Out Now

It’s ugly out there. The fire hose of legal issues facing clients is open at full force. This translates into 3 overarching impacts: Clients face a legal firestorm — they are hell-bent on getting ahead of it They expect law firms to provide the resources to quench this storm on…

BTIConsultingOctober 23, 2024

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Clients Name 29 Best of the Best Law Firms in Class Actions

More companies face class actions than last year. The majority of class actions are getting bigger and more complex. Clients are spending more. They blame baseless claims, growing awards, and courts who are unwilling to dismiss cases. Please join me in congratulating the law firms clients point to as the…

BTIConsultingOctober 18, 2024

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40 Best of the Best Law Firms in Product Liability Litigation

Virtually every company is racing to introduce and develop new products. This is true across almost every industry. These products are more complex and incorporate more technology. Clients want law firms who can articulate the risk exposure for each claim. Please congratulate the Product Liability Litigation Powerhouses and Leaders: The…

BTIConsultingOctober 18, 2024

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Clients Name 26 Best of the Best Law Firms in IP Litigation

Growth in IP litigation continues. Clients are increasing their technology development and quickly embedding this technology in their products and services. At the same time, companies are more aggressive in pursuing anything resembling infringement. Please congratulate the IP Litigation Powerhouses and Leaders: The BTI IP Litigation Powerhouses 2025 Alston &…

BTIConsultingOctober 17, 2024

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AI to Blindside Law Firms: A License to Bill More Hours?

AI is about to blindside some law firms. It’s a license to bill more hours. The 1 in 3 law firms going all in (discussed here last week) sense this — explaining why they are all in. They know clients want new and better ideas for the new and bigger…

BTIConsultingOctober 16, 2024

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The 65 Best of the Best Law Firms in Commercial Litigation

Corporate counsel look for law firms able to manage all aspects of their litigation portfolio — and who can offer a budget early on. They will always choose firms who show the best communication style and understanding of their business. Please congratulate the Commercial Litigation Powerhouses and Leaders: The BTI…

BTIConsultingOctober 16, 2024