In an earlier installment on effective and efficient billing practices, we covered the "lay of the land" on billing successfully for both seasoned practitioners and new attorneys. This summer edition ...

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Many corporate legal departments (CLDs) have outside counsel billing guidelines in place that dictate where and how a law firm is able to charge for its services. But while ...

Like most private-practice lawyers, I believed that we are principally hired for our expertise and skill. And that's true. And certainly every law firm partner knows that clients are sensitive to fees ...

Streamlining and improving the billing process in law firms is often perceived as a daunting task, fraught with complexities that can challenge even the most seasoned legal professionals. Billing is a ...

Legal billing has always been complex, but over the past year, it has become even more critical for legal departments to manage with care. The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) reports that ...

Jane Haskins practiced law for 20 years, representing small businesses in startup, dissolution, business transactions and litigation. She has written hundreds of articles on legal, intellectual ...

For some clients, the legal billing process can be challenging to navigate making it crucial for firms to have transparent, easy-to-digest terms. Find out more about red-flag billing practices to ...

In-house counsel discuss the law firm billing practices that will win them over and the ones that drive them away Good billing practices are crucial to attracting new clients and retaining existing ...