Bringing litigation inside can help curb costs
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The use of in-house counsel in litigation is more cost-effective than hiring outside counsel. The proximity and familiarity of in-house attorneys and their clients results in better communications and a higher quality of preparation. However, for in-house counsel to do good work, they must be allowed to define their own limits. A successful litigation conducted by corporate counsel can cut costs and establish a better relationship between a legal department and management.
Publication Name: The National Law Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0162-7325
Year: 1992
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When choosing among firms, look for efficiency
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Corporate law departments in need of outside counsel should develop criteria for selecting the most efficient firm. The business practices of an outside firm should be carefully scrutinized. The relationship between fees and hours of work, computer use, utilization of legal services, monitoring of case costs and availability of specialists are important factors in determining a firm's efficiency.
Publication Name: The National Law Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0162-7325
Year: 1992
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Making sure the virtuosi play
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The corporate secretary and general counsel of New York's Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Evelyn M. Finkelstein, is profiled. The Lincoln Center, whose revenues in 1999 amounted to $65 mil, offers performances in every branch of the performing arts and its revenues in 1999 were $65 mil.
Publication Name: The National Law Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0162-7325
Year: 2000
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