United States: Law Practice Management

For years, many specialist physicians have watched Medicare’s ACO programs from the sidelines, uncertain how to participate in models historically centered on primary care providers.

A&E firms are increasingly moving away from in-house accounting as they seek better visibility, efficiency, and control over project performance.

Recent data shows that Google's click volume has dropped significantly, signalling a fundamental shift in how audiences find information online.

At Goodwin, we foster and cultivate connections and a sense of belonging among our alumni through shared memories, networking opportunities, firm updates, and mutual clients.

When a longtime client approved a tongue-in-cheek "Spanish Inquisition" line item with the perfect Monty Python callback, it became one of the most satisfying exchanges in a legal career. But not every cultural reference lands—some require awkward explanations that kill the joke entirely, raising the question of when shared references signal rapport and when they simply fall flat.

The line was exactly what you would expect: long, tense, slow-moving, and full of people trying to figure out where they were supposed to go.

At Goodwin, we foster and cultivate connections and a sense of belonging among our alumni through shared memories, networking opportunities, firm updates, and mutual clients.

The U.S. Department of Labor has announced plans to modernize the PERM program's labor market test, which hasn't been updated since 2004 and still relies on outdated recruitment methods like newspaper and radio advertisements. The proposed changes will update minimum recruitment requirements to reflect internet-based job searches, strengthen rules around layoffs, and enhance non-discrimination compliance requirements for employers seeking to hire foreign workers for permanent positions.

Connect with Foley & Lardner LLP's legal professionals specializing in various practice areas. Access direct contact information for attorneys Vanessa Miller, Chanley Howell, RJ McVeigh, and Leighton Allen to discuss your legal needs and explore potential collaboration opportunities.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) quickly took us all by storm. AI has rapidly become part of everyday life, and the legal profession is no exception. While I personally do not use AI all too frequently, attorneys are using AI to streamline research, draft correspondence, and improve efficiency.

How is artificial intelligence reshaping the legal profession, and what does it mean for law firms trying to balance innovation with client service and firm culture? Bond litigation attorney Brian Butler joins host Kim Wolf Price to explore the accelerating impact of AI on legal practice, from evolving client expectations to talent management and traditional business models.

The lawyer who could handle everything was once seen as indispensable. But that model is getting harder to keep up with. Law firms are under pressure to move faster, manage risk, and deliver a better client experience without compromising quality.