I was recently talking to a regulatory colleague who had done a calculation of the hours in 2013 that her team spent attending internal management (i.e. not “casework”) meetings. The total was 2939 hours. That equated to 391 working days in meetings or, putting it another way, the equivalent of 1.72 people out of her … More Ain’t Enough Time in the Day
At last the plates are beginning to shift. I predict that in one year’s time this number will be over 50%. The legal services market is well and truly on the move. Great piece of work by Eversheds. http://tinyurl.com/qhv575h
I am completing the development of two new products for use by in-house lawyers and in-house legal teams in the procurement and risk arenas. I am looking for two established lawyers or teams to participate in each pilot project to complete the development. In return for participating in the pilot projects, you will be entitled … More News: Pilot Project Opportunity
I am going to write about Depression. If you are thinking about stopping reading; please don’t. Please do me the courtesy of reading on. I am writing about it to raise awareness, tackle the stigma and throw out a lifeline for those who may be suffering. Normally I write about issues or ideas that affect in-house lawyers … More Lawyers: Good Mental Health
When we speak to others, whether they be colleagues or clients, we should have the courtesy to speak in everyday language. The danger is that when you speak as a lawyer, you will come across as stuffy, aloof and patronising, which will be a huge turn-off for your audience. Simple words and simple sentences are … More Bitesize: Good Communications
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