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The Complex Employment Litigation Powerhouses and Outlook for 2019

Employment Litigation will effectively stay even with 2018 spending. Although, the faster growth is in the large and complex matters. Clients are paying more for these larger assignments. Clients report continued need in the less complex segment of the market as well. Clients want to be able to manage their…

Michael RynowecerOctober 24, 2018

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The Complex Commercial Litigation Powerhouses and Outlook for 2019

More companies are facing commercial litigation matters than last year. Most of the increase is coming from the soaring rates of high-stakes matters—which is also putting pressure on the routine work. Look for growth in Consumer Goods, Food, Insurance, and Transportation. You can learn more details about the best opportunities,…

Michael RynowecerOctober 24, 2018

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The Securities and Finance Litigation Powerhouses and Outlook for 2019

After a flurry of new activity in 2018, the percent of large organizations handling Securities and Finance litigation dips back to 2016 levels. The companies still managing these matters plan to increase their spending in 2019—driving moderate growth for this segment of the litigation market.You can learn more details about…

Michael RynowecerOctober 23, 2018

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The Class Actions Litigation Powerhouses and Outlook for 2019

More than half of large organizations face class actions each year. What is different is the number of class actions a large organization manages in a year—this is noticeably on the rise. Combined with an increase in exposure of each of these cases, you have the all the conditions necessary…

Michael RynowecerOctober 22, 2018

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The IP Litigation Powerhouses and Outlook for 2019

IP Litigation is poised to be the fastest growing segment within Litigation at 5.15% in 2019. The number of companies expecting significant IP Litigation dropped slightly. Increased spending plus fewer matters equals higher hourly rates and larger spending on each matter. These dynamics offer law firms opportunities to develop bigger…

Michael RynowecerOctober 19, 2018

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37 Law Firms Most Feared in Litigation

Advantage goes to the feared. Good strategy stops others from acting before they start. The most feared firms make their opponents either stop or change what they are doing. Feared firms have the upper hand as the opposing side is reacting to your changes—meaning you can better drive the process.…

Michael RynowecerOctober 17, 2018

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3 High-Performing Practice Leaders Share 5 Tips and Secrets

Practice Leaders agree and disagree on a lot of things. But when 3 high-performing practice leaders agree, it’s a learning moment. I enjoyed having an insightful panel discussion with Rich Moche of Mintz, Tom Schulte of Clifford Chance, and Philip Sellinger of Greenberg Traurig at the Practice Management 2.0 Conference…

Michael RynowecerOctober 10, 2018

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BTI Litigation Outlook 2019: Changes, Trends and Opportunities for Law Firms

BTI Litigation Outlook 2019 is your guide to understanding how clients’ demands and expectations are changing to help you grow, capture new market opportunities, take smart risks, and spur innovation. Growth for law firms remains tricky as clients resolve matters at the highest levels to date. BTI’s 8th annual series on…

Michael RynowecerOctober 8, 2018

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Making Better Associates Faster

Associates want more than money. They want some recognition—not much, but some—and they want to feel like they have a future. A big part of this sense of future is feeling like their firm is investing in them. Law firms can take immediate steps to make the future more obvious…

Michael RynowecerOctober 3, 2018

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Radical, Crazy and Off-the-Rails Moves to Expect from Law Firms

Nothing—including robots, AI, and technology—is as exciting as law firm behaviors. Law firms will become emboldened, impatient, highly strategic, and desperate as the more aggressive law firms make ever-bolder moves on the market. Stealing once untouchable laterals is commonplace. Grabbing practice groups is part of the new norm. Baker McKenzie…

Michael RynowecerSeptember 26, 2018