Law Firm Management

Working From Home Results in Lost Productivity, Says University Study

remote work for lawyers

A recent study conducted by economists from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and the University of California, Los Angeles, has added to the ongoing debate about remote versus in-office work which has led to an increasing number of law firms in multiple jurisdictions imposing office attendance requirements.The research reports indicate that full-time remote work

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Craft a Compelling Mission Statement for Your Law Firm: A Step-by-Step Guide To Building Great Law Firm Mission Statements

Creating a mission statement for a law firm

It serves as a guidepost for the firm’s direction and values, and can help attract clients and employees who share its vision. To create an effective mission statement, a law firm should be clear, focused and involve input from the whole law team.

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Law Firm Layoffs: A Look at the Latest Trends and Impacts on the Legal Industry

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Law firms have been going through a turbulent time in recent days as economic conditions continue to look woeful and layoffs have taken what one legal blog – AbovetheLaw – describe as both “stealth” and “non-stealth” layoffs in the industry.In essence, this means that the major problems in layoff terms have been in the tech

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8 Insights into the Role of HR in Law Office Management

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Jacqui Coombe* Law offices occupy a special niche in the services industry, with stringent rules on confidentiality and standards. The legal industry tends to be more conservative and cautious. As such, it’s not surprising HR teams in law practices may face different norms and management structures. The HR function, however, can prove itself to be just

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