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Coming today to BigLaw: Certain cloud applications make sense within a large firm environment because of their effortless support for multiple users and offices. Former large firm lawyer and document assembly consultant Seth Rowland suggests you dip your firm's toe into the cloud with one of three document assembly products — ContractExpress DealBuilder, HotDocs Document Services, or XpressDox Cloud. In this issue of BigLaw, Seth compares these three products in the context of five important features. Also, don't miss the BigLaw Pick of the Week for the latest debate — whether large firms should have a professional sales team.

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Large and midsize law firms have achieved unprecedented success yet they still have tremendous growth potential. Written by insiders, corporate counsel, and other industry experts, BigLaw unearths best practices in leadership, marketing, strategy, and technology, and features detailed product reviews with accompanying TechnoScore ratings. BigLaw also ensures that you won't miss anything published elsewhere by linking to insightful articles (and podcasts and videos) about large and midsize law firms, as well as notable press releases issued by the world's largest law firms. The BigLaw newsletter is free so don't miss the next issue. Please subscribe now.

Coming today to BigLaw: With all the media coverage of large law firms nowadays, trend spotting has become more difficult. For this issue of BigLaw, New York journalist and lawyer Liz Kurtz separates the fads from the true trends in large firm marketing. You'll learn about the top five trends, three new and two old with new twists. From the social media opportunity to knowing your client, this article will improve your rainmaking or help you enter the ranks of the rainmakers — the only people in large firms with job security. Also, don't miss the BigLaw Pick of the Week for the law schools currently feeding the most new associates to large law firms.

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Large and midsize law firms have achieved unprecedented success yet they still have tremendous growth potential. Written by insiders, corporate counsel, and other industry experts, BigLaw unearths best practices in leadership, marketing, strategy, and technology, and features detailed product reviews with accompanying TechnoScore ratings. BigLaw also ensures that you won't miss anything published elsewhere by linking to insightful articles (and podcasts and videos) about large and midsize law firms, as well as notable press releases issued by the world's largest law firms. The BigLaw newsletter is free so don't miss the next issue. Please subscribe now.

Coming today to BigLaw: Approximately 500 law firms have 100 or more lawyers. The actions of one or two law firms does not a trend make even though they may get press. What matters is what's happening among large numbers of large firms. For this issue of BigLaw, lawyer and freelance journalist Liz Kurtz combed through everything published over the past year to identify the five most important business trends in the large firm world. Also, don't miss the BigLaw Pick of the Week for a new study on the elusive financial benefits of lateral hiring.

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Large and midsize law firms have achieved unprecedented success yet they still have tremendous growth potential. Written by insiders, corporate counsel, and other industry experts, BigLaw unearths best practices in leadership, marketing, strategy, and technology, and features detailed product reviews with accompanying TechnoScore ratings. BigLaw also ensures that you won't miss anything published elsewhere by linking to insightful articles (and podcasts and videos) about large and midsize law firms, as well as notable press releases issued by the world's largest law firms. The BigLaw newsletter is free so don't miss the next issue. Please subscribe now.

Coming today to BigLaw: Predicting the future is impossible. Predicting technology trends is even harder. So instead of attempting the harder than impossible, law firm CIO and legal technology guru Matt Berg keeps his feet firmly planted in the present in this issue of BigLaw by analyzing the top five technology trends in large law firms and offering advice. Each trend involves a shift in power away from the IT Department, which Matt sees as an opportunity. Also, don't miss the BigLaw Pick of the Week for a rant about large law firms still pursuing growth through increased headcount.

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Large and midsize law firms have achieved unprecedented success yet they still have tremendous growth potential. Written by insiders, corporate counsel, and other industry experts, BigLaw unearths best practices in leadership, marketing, strategy, and technology, and features detailed product reviews with accompanying TechnoScore ratings. BigLaw also ensures that you won't miss anything published elsewhere by linking to insightful articles (and podcasts and videos) about large and midsize law firms, as well as notable press releases issued by the world's largest law firms. The BigLaw newsletter is free so don't miss the next issue. Please subscribe now.

Coming today to BigLaw: In January 2014, BigLaw will celebrate its fifth anniversary. In February 2014, a revamped version of BigLaw will launch. The new BigLaw will use proprietary software to cover large law firms in a way that no other publisher ever has. In this last issue of the old BigLaw, former large firm litigator and BigLaw publisher Neil Squillante discusses the next-generation large firm reporting coming your way. Also, don't miss the BigLaw Pick of the Week for an in-depth article published yesterday about the challenges confronting large law firms.

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Large and midsize law firms have achieved unprecedented success yet they still have tremendous growth potential. Written by insiders, corporate counsel, and other industry experts, BigLaw unearths best practices in leadership, marketing, strategy, and technology, and features detailed product reviews with accompanying TechnoScore ratings. BigLaw also ensures that you won't miss anything published elsewhere by linking to insightful articles (and podcasts and videos) about large and midsize law firms, as well as notable press releases issued by the world's largest law firms. The BigLaw newsletter is free so don't miss the next issue. Please subscribe now.

Coming today to BigLaw: When it comes to applying software patches to computers, sneaker net works fine at home or even in a small law firm, but not in a firm with hundreds or thousands of PCs. In this issue of BigLaw, law firm CIO and legal technology guru Matthew Berg reviews GFI Software's GFI LanGuard, which automates patching and also keeps you apprised of your environment, including potential vulnerabilities. During his testing, Matt found an Easter egg of sorts. Also, don't miss the BigLaw Pick of the Week for a startling discovery regarding the organizational structure of large law firms and what it portends.

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Large and midsize law firms have achieved unprecedented success yet they still have tremendous growth potential. Written by insiders, corporate counsel, and other industry experts, BigLaw unearths best practices in leadership, marketing, strategy, and technology, and features detailed product reviews with accompanying TechnoScore ratings. BigLaw also ensures that you won't miss anything published elsewhere by linking to insightful articles (and podcasts and videos) about large and midsize law firms, as well as notable press releases issued by the world's largest law firms. The BigLaw newsletter is free so don't miss the next issue. Please subscribe now.

Coming today to BigLaw: Document sharing has always existed in law practice, but it has become increasingly complex. Sending a document back and forth via FedEx was slow and expensive but easy and secure. Nowadays, large law firms need an instantaneous file sharing solution as flexible as Dropbox (desktop, iPad, and web) but with better security and which integrates with their document management system. In this issue of BigLaw, law firm CIO Matthew Berg reviews the file sharing capabilities of Workshare Enterprise. Also, don't miss the BigLaw Pick of the Week for a list of what's hot and what's not according to the leaders of large law firms.

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Large and midsize law firms have achieved unprecedented success yet they still have tremendous growth potential. Written by insiders, corporate counsel, and other industry experts, BigLaw unearths best practices in leadership, marketing, strategy, and technology, and features detailed product reviews with accompanying TechnoScore ratings. BigLaw also ensures that you won't miss anything published elsewhere by linking to insightful articles (and podcasts and videos) about large and midsize law firms, as well as notable press releases issued by the world's largest law firms. The BigLaw newsletter is free so don't miss the next issue. Please subscribe now.

Coming today to BigLaw: Our editorial team has selected and linked to 118 articles from the past two weeks worthy of your attention. Below you'll find a sample article from each section of today's issue, including our BigLaw Pick of the Week.

Why Law Firm Pedigree May Be a Thing of the Past

Minor Leagues for Large Firms?

Rest in Peace Steve Morrison of Nelson Mullins

Time Associate GC Helen Wan Looks Back

Congratulations to Dave Cheng of Business Insider on winning our BigLaw Pick of the Week award: Top 10 Tips for Large Law Firm Survival

How to Receive BigLaw
Large and midsize law firms have achieved unprecedented success yet they still have tremendous growth potential. Written by insiders, corporate counsel, and other industry experts, BigLaw unearths best practices in leadership, marketing, strategy, and technology, and features detailed product reviews with accompanying TechnoScore ratings. BigLaw also ensures that you won't miss anything published elsewhere by linking to insightful articles (and podcasts and videos) about large and midsize law firms, as well as notable press releases issued by the world's largest law firms. The BigLaw newsletter is free so don't miss the next issue. Please subscribe now.

Coming today to BigLaw: A few years ago, Hughes Hubbard litigator David Woods worked with Adams and Reese litigator Jeff Richardson on a trial. After seeing how Jeff used his iPad in court, David knew he had to buy one. In this issue of BigLaw, Jeff (who publishes the award-winning iPhone J.D.) interviews David about how he has incorporated the iPad into his litigation practice since then, including his mission-critical apps. Also, don't miss the BigLaw Pick of the Week for a look at several large law firms that tout legal project management in beauty contests.

How to Receive BigLaw
Large and midsize law firms have achieved unprecedented success yet they still have tremendous growth potential. Written by insiders, corporate counsel, and other industry experts, BigLaw unearths best practices in leadership, marketing, strategy, and technology, and features detailed product reviews with accompanying TechnoScore ratings. BigLaw also ensures that you won't miss anything published elsewhere by linking to insightful articles (and podcasts and videos) about large and midsize law firms, as well as notable press releases issued by the world's largest law firms. The BigLaw newsletter is free so don't miss the next issue. Please subscribe now.

Coming today to BigLaw: Our editorial team has selected and linked to 103 articles from the past two weeks worthy of your attention. Below you'll find a sample article from each section of today's issue, including our BigLaw Pick of the Week.

The Global 100: Top Grossing Law Firms in the World

Who Represents America's Biggest Companies?

Law Firm Counts on Analytics for Profitability

How Dewey Destroyed Itself (Subscription Required)

Congratulations to Jordan Furlong of Law21 on winning our BigLaw Pick of the Week award: Five Steps for Reigniting Law Firm Growth

How to Receive BigLaw
Large and midsize law firms have achieved unprecedented success yet they still have tremendous growth potential. Written by insiders, corporate counsel, and other industry experts, BigLaw unearths best practices in leadership, marketing, strategy, and technology, and features detailed product reviews with accompanying TechnoScore ratings. BigLaw also ensures that you won't miss anything published elsewhere by linking to insightful articles (and podcasts and videos) about large and midsize law firms, as well as notable press releases issued by the world's largest law firms. The BigLaw newsletter is free so don't miss the next issue. Please subscribe now.