Insights
For Clients Insights
Alternative Fee Arrangements in 2026: Why the Billable Hour Still Dominates
by David Brown
Most U.S. law firms now offer alternative fee arrangements, but the billable hour endures. See 2026 survey data on AFA adoption, types, and trends.
Who's Liable When AI Gets the Law Wrong?
by David L. Brown
Almost 500 AI hallucination cases. Ninety-six lawyers sanctioned. Here's why your malpractice policy may not actually cover an AI-related claim.
California's AI Lawsuits Are Rewriting the Rules of Tech Litigation in 2026
by David L. Brown
From algorithmic gas pricing to AI hiring bias and Uber's board, here are the California lawsuits reshaping tech litigation in 2026—and what's next.
The Change Agents
by David L. Brown
Deborah Chang and Candice Klein built a women-owned law firm tackling high-impact cases, winning landmark verdicts and advancing justice nationwide.
With $166B at Stake, the Litigation Battlefield Over Tariff Refunds Keeps Getting Bigger
by David L. Brown
After the Supreme Court ruling, $166B in tariff refunds are at stake as businesses sue the U.S., launching a massive, slow-moving legal battle over repayment.
Texas Court Axes FinCEN's Anti-Money Laundering Rule
by David L. Brown
A Texas court struck down FinCEN's real estate reporting rule after just 18 days. Here's what it means for title companies, attorneys, and what comes next.
AI Is Killing the Billable Hour
by David L. Brown
AI is pressuring law firms to abandon the billable hour. In-house leaders are demanding cost-efficient alternatives—but will firms move fast enough?
Trump’s Campaign Against Big Law Isn’t Over
by David L. Brown
Trump's war on Big Law is far from over. See how top firms are fighting back, why others settled for $1B, and why it's presenting a thorny question for clients.
Court Rejects Attorney-Client Privilege for AI-Generated Documents
by David L. Brown
Law firms may be adopting AI quickly, but as recent court rulings show, using AI for sensitive legal work is generating risk for lawyers and clients alike.
Law Firm M&A Boom: Will 2026 Keep Up the Pace?
by David L. Brown
Law firms took full advantage of a booming mergers and acquisitions market in 2025, riding near-record deal value and volume to surging profitability.
Are Law Firms Prepared If the AI Bubble Bursts?
by David L. Brown
Even coming off a year of record profits, law firms face existential business questions. First among them: Is artificial intelligence about to eat their lunch?
Law Firm AI ROI: What Finally Worked in 2025
by David L. Brown
2025 may be looked back at as a turning point in legal AI—the year firms moved from blind excitement to demanding proof that it will transform their businesses.
Why Canadian Firms Struggle to Measure Marketing ROI
by David L. Brown
Most Canadian law firms want to stand out; the problem is that many lack a marketing plan or tool for measuring the effectiveness of their outreach.
AI’s War in the Courtroom: Copyright Disputes Spike in 2025
by David L. Brown
AI is reshaping litigation in 2025, driving major IP fights, sparking new regulations and pushing rights holders to adapt fast as they take developers to court.
Clients Want the AI Future Now. Are Firms Dragging Their Feet?
by David L. Brown
Law firms are adopting AI as clients push for faster change. While firms see efficiency gains, most prefer using AI to enhance premium work over cutting costs.
Law Firms See Robust Third-Quarter Growth
by David L. Brown
Affordability crisis? Not for law firms. Client demand spiked during the third quarter of 2025, one of the best periods of growth for firms in the 21st century.