Tag Archives: Covid-19
Is Big Law Ready to Accept the Death of the Billable Hour Model?
A new survey by Blickstein Group and Legal Value Network suggests that large law firms may be more open to the idea of non-traditional fee arrangements. At the same time, more than half of the survey respondents assert that attorneys’ resistance to change is the most difficult aspect of adopting new payment models.
Building a New Law Firm in the Time of COVID
Hosted by Jim Batson, the newest episode of Omni Bridgeway’s podcast features Ariana Tadler, founder of Tadler Law. Baston runs Omni’s New York office and serves as Senior Investment Manager. Tadler is an accomplished class action litigator and a global authority on e-Discovery. She is a founding member of Meta-e Discovery, which does consulting and data hosting.
COVID Woes Make Litigation Funding Even More Inviting
In the past year, COVID has wreaked financial havoc, business interruption, and court delays. It has also led to spikes in specific types of litigation. With that in mind, Litigation Funding is enjoying a resurgence that appears to be here to stay. A legal firm that typically relies on fees from clients may find itself in dire financial straits. Even a firm that’s meeting its goals for billable hours may find that clients are less able to pay.
Australian Insurers Unified in Denying Policy Claims for COVID
Turning Litigation into an Advantage in the Wake of COVID
Thoughts on Legal Tech and COVID
Business Interruption Insurers Play Hardball with Policyholders
The New Normal: Legal Services Predictions for 2021
Is Covid-19 an Impetus for Litigation Finance in India?
India is currently one of the world’s top five economies. That’s good news. But like most top economies, Covid is causing disruption and discord. The pandemic may also lead to a flurry of new litigation as it has in much of the developed world. Will India be joining the likes of Germany, Australia, UK, Singapore, and others in their acceptance of litigation funding?