Alternative billing arrangements According to Larry Primeaux, the construction of legal fees is undergoing a metamorphosis in reaction to changing economics. Fact is, indeed, that you read everywhere that law firms (lawyers, advocates, attorneys) have to change. The system of “hourly rate billing” in particular has to take the rap. “In this economy, at least… Continue reading LEGAL FEES: CHANGING LANDSCAPE
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LAW FIRMS SEE ALTERNATIVE FEE ARRANGEMENTS AS HERE TO STAY
“I don’t think the billable hour is dead, but I think it has company” According to an article by Kim Lyons of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, “the billable hour has long been the mainstay of law firms and their pay structure. But in recent years, firms have had to become more creative in how they get… Continue reading LAW FIRMS SEE ALTERNATIVE FEE ARRANGEMENTS AS HERE TO STAY
ADVOCATEN EN DECLARABELE UREN
Wat is daar eigenlijk mis mee? Overal lees je dat advocatenkantoren moeten veranderen. Ze zijn te conservatief. Ze houden vast aan het verleden en zijn alles behalve innovatief. Naarmate het economisch slechter gaat wordt de roep om verandering steeds sterker. Met name het systeem van ‘uurtje factuurtje’ moet het ontgelden. Advocaten wordt verweten dat zij… Continue reading ADVOCATEN EN DECLARABELE UREN