The Legal Intelligencer | Morning Update

Jan 10, 2024

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The Legal Intelligencer Morning Update

A Message From the Editor

Novel bill collecting tactics are leading to an increase in litigation, including in some Pa. courts. Also, we bring you a story about how firms may not be able to rely so heavily on rate increases anymore, as well as news of recent moves, including Duane Morris's Bill McSwain, and Furia Rubel picking up a new communications advisor, who will be familiar to most of our readers.

Thanks for reading!

– Max Mitchell, Bureau Chief

Creditors' and Debtors' Rights

'That's Going to Lead to a Lot More Lawsuits': Bill Collecting Practices Give Rise to Emerging Litigation Trend

By Charles Toutant

Richard Perr, chair of the Consumer Financial Services Practice Group at Kaufman Dolowich in Philadelphia, expects to... Read More

Law Firm Profitability | News

As Billing Rates Soar, Law Firm Clients Move to Spread Work Around

By Andrew Maloney

"Many law firms have seen their ability to collect on those increasing rates falter, and clients have become more aggressive... Read More

Law Department Management | News

Duane Morris Appoints Ex-US Attorney McSwain White-Collar Co-Chair

By Amanda O'Brien

"The white-collar group is part of the strategic plan of the firm, they want to expand it, and someone with my background... Read More

Communications and Media | News

ALM's Grezlak Joins Furia Rubel as Legal Marketing Firm Expands Services

By Max Mitchell

Grezlak joined the group last week after having worked at ALM, parent company of The Legal, for 30 years, most recently... Read More

E-Discovery | News

Dechert Loses 2 Litigation Partners With Leadership Roles

By Justin Henry

Former SDNY U.S. attorney David Kelley, a co-leader of the firm's white-collar practice, moved to O'Melveny & Myers.... Read More

Communications and Media | News

The Legal Intelligencer Is Going Digital. Here's What You Need to Know

By Max Mitchell

The Legal Intelligencer will stop producing a print product starting next year. Here is a list of frequently asked questions... Read More

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