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More litigation complexity equals more opportunity. Today’s market is filled to the brim with complexity. BTI research reveals a select group of 43 law firms boosted their reputation — and delivery — to move upmarket in litigation. This is down from 54 BTI Upmarket Movers last year. It’s harder to…

Legal spending is heading up. Big time. Litigation is more aggressive than it has ever been — and will get more so. The world of litigation is getting bigger and more complicated. Corporate counsel are looking at new, never seen before litigation. The surge in complex and novel matters requires…

84 law firms are more feared than most. This is up from 62 firms last year. The increase correlates with a marked increase in aggressive litigation. But — it's not just the aggressive nature of litigation rising — it's substantially more complex with higher stakes. Add new and novel cases…

Complex and high stakes matters are the sweet spots. This is where the money is headed. Clients are hiring law firms offering: Early assessment no matter how few facts are known An aggressive defense while simultaneously pursuing a settlement Insights about how other companies in the client’s industry handle similar…

More companies face class actions than last year. The growth in spending continues to outpace the increased number of companies with class actions. The majority of class actions are getting bigger and more complex. Clients are spending more. Clients want law firms bringing an early assessment and risk evaluation. Please…

Spending is heading up in product liability litigation. Clients are designing and redesigning their products, offering new functionality, manufacturing, and end user interaction. Add in a near record level of product recalls and you have growth in product liability. Please congratulate the Product Liability Litigation Powerhouses and Leaders: The BTI…

Growth in IP Litigation continues. Research reveals 6 primary reasons, including: Copyright infringement by AI apps, software and tools Trade secrets More aggressive defense of IP due to strategic values Clients want law firms who: Are aggressive and creative in assessing both AI related claims and defenses Strategies for protecting…

A blizzard of new regulations combined with one of the most demanding workforces in decades is driving this market. Employees are more prone to take actions as are agencies at the federal state and local levels. Please congratulate the Complex Employment Litigation Powerhouses and Leaders: The BTI Complex Employment Litigation…

Business is getting more complex with more complicated agreements and commercial transactions. Agreements are also worth a lot more money now – a formula for a continuing stream of bigger and more complicated litigation. This is a perfect time for law firms to form informal networking groups to discuss litigation…

An aggressive SEC and DOJ is setting the tone for Securities Litigation. Activist investors are emboldened while those companies subject to agency actions are more willing to sue. The decision makers will look to firms who know the regulatory landscape. They want settlement strategies as client believe time works against…