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"Unlocking Legal Potential: How Modernization Transforms In-House Teams into Strategic Business Allies"

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New York, NY — Legal departments, often seen merely as cost centers, have the potential to become strategic enablers for their organizations, according to recent findings from the International Data Corporation (IDC). The IDC’s report, titled “Legal Friction: The Real Cost to Your Business,” emphasizes that by addressing inefficiencies, legal teams can transform how they deliver value, moving toward a model that accelerates business growth. Ryan O’Leary, a research director in IDC’s Security and Trust program, alongside David Lancelot, Chief Legal Officer at LawVu, argues that many in-house teams are currently weighed down by inefficiencies … Read more

rising Salaries for Junior Lawyers Spark Concern Among In-House Counsel: Is the Pay War Sustainable?

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London, England — The escalating pay rates for junior lawyers in London’s legal sector are causing growing concern among clients, who feel the impact on their bills. According to a recent survey of in-house legal professionals, many are questioning the sustainability of increasing compensation amid rising legal fees. One lawyer specializing in technology and media expressed frustration, highlighting the discrepancy between reported salary hikes for newly qualified lawyers and the corresponding inflating invoices clients receive. This sentiment was echoed by another in-house attorney in infrastructure, who argued that the significant salary increases for junior staff … Read more

Loxahatchee Groves Bids Farewell to Legal Counsel Amid Rising Costs and Future In-House Considerations

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Loxahatchee Groves, Florida, is undergoing a significant change in its legal representation, as Town Attorney Glen Torcivia announced his resignation during a council meeting this week. After serving as legal counsel since 2019, Torcivia, who participated in the meeting remotely, revealed his decision shortly after a discussion on the attorney’s contract and an analysis of legal fees, a topic raised on the agenda by Councilwoman Phillis Maniglia. The resignation marks a pivotal transition for the town, which is now weighing the option of hiring in-house legal counsel rather than seeking a new law firm. The … Read more

ACC Advocates for Enhanced Legal Status for In-House Counsel in India

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New Delhi, India — The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) has taken a significant step toward enhancing the standing of in-house lawyers in India by submitting a formal appeal to Arjun Ram Meghwal, the country’s Minister of Law and Justice. This move, dated March 18, 2025, pushes for amendments that would allow in-house lawyers to be recognized as full legal practitioners under the Advocates Act of 1981. The initiative by the ACC comes in response to a recent proposal by the Department of Legal Affairs that aimed to broaden the definition of “legal practitioners” to … Read more