Firms

"Clients Demand an End to Billable Hours: Law Firms Urged to Embrace Fixed Fees and AI Solutions"

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London, England — Clients are increasingly frustrated with traditional invoicing methods used by law firms, calling for a shift away from the billable hour during recent conversations captured in an In-House Lawyer Survey. Many clients argue that more modern, fixed-fee models would enhance transparency and efficiency. An energy sector attorney expressed strong sentiments about the need for change. “There’s no reason to run a stopwatch, everyone hates it. If firms have decades of digitized data, they could establish fixed fees with a modest markup instantaneously,” the lawyer noted. The sentiment underscores a growing desire for … Read more

Legal Showdown: Two Firms Take Action Against MSP Recovery for Unpaid Services and Breach of Agreement

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Two pharmaceutical mass tort law firms filed a lawsuit against MSP Recovery LLC and its affiliates in a Florida state court, claiming the company has failed to fulfill its financial obligations for legal services provided in cases related to pharmaceuticals and the Medicare Secondary Payer Act. The plaintiffs allege that MSP Recovery violated a tolling agreement that was established between the parties. This agreement is critical in legal proceedings concerning the timing of claims, as it can pause the statute of limitations for certain actions. In their lawsuit, the firms detail ongoing negotiations that have … Read more

Judge Overrules Trump’s Executive Orders on Law Firms for a Fourth Time, Citing Constitutional Violations

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Seattle, Washington — A federal judge has issued a significant ruling against former President Donald Trump’s executive orders that targeted multiple law firms, marking the fourth time the courts have intervened in this matter. District Court Judge Loren AliKhan, who was appointed by President Joe Biden, determined that Trump’s actions against the law firm Susman Godfrey were unconstitutional, mandating a permanent halt on the enforcement of such orders. In her ruling, issued Friday, AliKhan noted that previous courts had consistently found constitutional violations related to these executive orders. “Every court to have considered a challenge … Read more

American Bar Association Takes Legal Action to Defend Law Firms Against Trump’s Criticism

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The American Bar Association is taking legal action against former President Donald Trump, aiming to stop his ongoing criticism of law firms representing individuals charged in connection with the January 6 Capitol riots. This lawsuit, filed in a Washington federal court, alleges that Trump’s remarks have created an atmosphere of intimidation and fear among attorneys who provide legal support to clients involved in high-profile cases. The ABA asserts that Trump’s public denouncements discourage lawyers from fulfilling ethical obligations to represent clients, regardless of public opinion surrounding the cases. The organization emphasizes the importance of a … Read more