Insights: For Lawyers

Does Your Law Firm Need a COO?

by Esquire Bank

Esquire Bank explains how having a chief operating officer can help with law firm growth plans, business management, client acquisition and daily operations.

Contingency Fee Law Firm Valuation: What Factors Matter for Financing?

by Esquire Bank

Esquire Bank offers information on the valuation of a contingency law firm and the financing options they offer to support law firm growth strategies.

The No-Stress Way to Efficiently Fund a Law Firm

by Esquire Bank

Esquire Bank explains how many lawyers who are starting their own firms can identify a strategic banking partner to offset the difficulties of self-funding.

How to Easily Acquire Smart Financing for Sustainable Law Firm Growth

by Esquire Bank

Esquire Bank explains what private equity is and why many private equity firms are finding it more advantageous over more traditional forms of financing.

The Best Lawyers in Mexico Celebrates a Milestone Year

by Best Lawyers

Best Lawyers is excited to announce the 15th edition of The Best Lawyers in Mexico™ and the second edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Mexico™ for 2024.

Best Lawyers Expands 2024 Brazilian Awards

by Best Lawyers

Best Lawyers is honored to announce the 14th edition of The Best Lawyers in Brazil™ and the first edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Brazil™.

How Private Equity Investment is Disrupting the Legal Industry

by Esquire Bank

Private Equity loans are changing how law firms operate, but these funding options should not affect the profession's ethical standards or the best interests of the clients.

The 2024 Best Lawyers in Spain™

by Best Lawyers

Best Lawyers is honored to announce the 16th edition of The Best Lawyers in Spain™ and the third edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Spain™ for 2024.

The Best Lawyers in Portugal™ 2024

by Best Lawyers

The 2024 awards for Portugal include the 14th edition of The Best Lawyers in Portugal™ and 2nd edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Portugal™.

Announcing The Best Lawyers in South Africa™ 2024

by Best Lawyers

Best Lawyers is excited to announce the landmark 15th edition of The Best Lawyers in South Africa™ for 2024, including the exclusive "Law Firm of the Year" awards.

Where’s My Apology Letter? Client Control and Expectations Regarding Representation

by Joseph S. Passanise and Taylon Sumners

Through every interaction with clients, lawyers can practice effective client management, utilizing clear communication, transparency and diligence.

Violating the Victim

by Thomas R. Ward and Megan Bishop

Two criminal law lawyers from Colorado detail the confounding ways in which prosecutors violate the victim in domestic violence cases.

Circuit Split: Can Federal Courts Award Lost Profits as Part of a Restitution Order?

by Nicholas Oleski

The Sixth Circuit has ruled against awarding lost profits as restitution to a business forced to close due to a robbery, highlighting a growing circuit split on whether lost profits can be included in restitution orders under the Mandatory Victims Restitution Act (MVRA).

The Courtroom Climate

by Peter Kolla

Recent decisions across Canada have underscored that courts are wary of usurping legislatures—both provincial and federal—when faced with litigants demanding they do something about climate change.

Rise of the Machines

by Michele M. Jochner

New “generative AI” programs have great potential to help attorneys with certain tasks that will make their work more efficient. Yet the use of any new technology must always adhere to strict ethical standards. One notorious recent case shows why.

Incendiary Behavior

by Rahul Ravipudi and Lyssa A. Roberts

California’s future will see more frequent wildfires caused by faulty equipment. Litigation tied to recent Golden State infernos shows the way forward.