In an era of economic uncertainty and shifting market conditions, legal departments face mounting pressure to deliver more with less. While many organizations might be tempted to freeze hiring or reduce legal costs, the most forward-thinking companies are choosing to adapt creatively, especially in how they scale their legal teams. Rather than being constrained by […]
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If you’re thinking about migrating your contracts to a software platform, you already see the value of automated workflows, streamlined processes, and centralized contract authority. Yet whether you achieve those results depends on the quality of your contract hygiene before migration. Maintaining contract hygiene is like bike chain upkeep: it’s essential if you’re going to […]
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Think back to the last legal conference you attended: how many times did panelists say the words “Contract Lifecycle Management” or “CLM”? You probably lost count. These days, CLM systems are treated as the be-all and end-all platform to maximize every stage of the contract lifecycle. Though CLMs are comprehensive, their complexity and abundance of […]
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How attorneys review, summarize, and abstract contracts has undergone some extensive changes in recent years. Technology-assisted structured data reviews changed the game, and now artificial intelligence promises to finish the transition into faster, more efficient, and more detailed contract insights. However, there are limitations to what artificial intelligence can do. At the bottom of any […]
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Strong returns and low risk are the perfect outcome for any acquisition, but it’s not one that’s easy to replicate. Successful programmatic acquirers pinpoint multiple small-to-mid-sized acquisition targets each year and navigate the closing process while generating shareholder value upon completion. What’s their secret to success? The answer depends on who you ask. McKinsey & […]
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Over the last decade, we’ve seen a dramatic shift in how contracts are reviewed, summarized, and abstracted. Our industry started with traditional legal summary memos and moved towards technology-assisted, structured data reviews. Now we’re fully immersed in AI-powered contract review solutions. Despite all the exciting possibilities these tools offer, there is a crucial element that […]
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As in-house counsel, there’s always an expectation to maximize your time and effort. However, not every request for legal input will be a cost-effective use of your time. Take contract review, for example. Some agreements require a nuanced and tailored approach to drafting and negotiation. Other agreements, once written, can be repeatedly reused as templates […]
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Once again, in-house legal professionals are being tasked with an all-too-familiar challenge: to find even more ways to trim down their budgets. The 2024 ACC Chief Legal Officers Survey found 42% of CLOs were asked to slash expenses last year. In fact, these financial headwinds pose a problem here and now, giving each decision or […]
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Problem The global streaming market is now a multi-trillion-dollar industry, with sub-verticals such as gaming, social media, and advertising. One of our clients, a media leader, decided to hire a Senior Marketing & Advertising Counsel to draft, negotiate, and oversee a wide variety of agreements, including digital and linear sales, advertising technology, and integrated marketing. […]
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Problem The global consumer technology market is a nearly trillion-dollar industry. One of our clients, a major social media platform, decided to hire multiple Senior Commercial Counsels to support their global sales, engineering, and other business teams. Our client sought candidates with over 10 years of BigLaw or in-house experience managing tech transactions. The ideal […]
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