More complexity. Bigger litigation. More aggressive approaches.  More complex and high-stakes matters. More matters, period.   Litigation is getting riskier with more money at stake and more contentious opponents. The impacts are clear:   57% of clients are increasing their litigation budgets for 2025 2/3 of these clients plan increases…

Unpredictable replaced uncertain. Unexpected litigation is rampant. Novel and complex claims are driving a new stream of litigation. The impacts are clear: Litigation spending on outside counsel is growing again in 2024 for the 4th year The caseload is growing for the 4th year in a row Law firms will…

The economy may be uncertain — but client’s litigation spending is anything but. Litigation is set for its 3rd year in a row of increased spending. Granted — it’s more selective than in the last 2 years — and law firms will have to work harder to capture it — but those who…