
The Business of Avoiding Business Conflicts
Law firms have always been cognizant of the business conflicts that can arise when taking on new work. Business conflicts can be described as relationships

Law firms have always been cognizant of the business conflicts that can arise when taking on new work. Business conflicts can be described as relationships

Originally published in Law Practice Today, this article explores the how law firm data integrity and integration issues impact new business intake and conflicts management

While law firms often welcome lateral moves due to the influx of experienced talent and new clients, these moves create challenges and considerations for law

Your firm’s attorneys are often kept from starting work with a new client because of dozens of pages of potential conflicts. Many law firms send

New Business Intake is critical to firm business performance because it directly impacts profitability. It’s the moment when firms identify and resolve possible conflicts of

Historically, law firms implemented most ethical walls and confidentiality screens in response to an identified potential conflict between existing and former clients in new representations.

Protecting client confidentiality is a cornerstone of an attorney’s professional and ethical duties to their clients and as such a critical component of a successful law firm records and information management program.

Gone are the days of law school graduates beginning their careers as associates and staying loyal to the firms that trained and promoted them. To stay competitive, firms are aggressively recruiting experienced and well-trained talent to grow their firm.

Responsibilities in law firms are changing, so when it comes to client intake, conflicts checks, and IG / records management, whose job is it? Given