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2 months agoManchester's legal sector: How the city rose to challenge London's dominance
Manchester has become a significant legal hub competing with London, fueled by its strong economy and talent pool.
Shelfware is a prevalent issue in the legal industry, often stemming from misaligned expectations between software vendors and organizational needs, leading to costly consequences.
Without the stiff competition of the talent wars to push it along, the market is not moving as quickly to follow the few big firms who have announced first-year pay increases.
Legal professionals should reconsider their reliance on faxes, as modern communication methods like email are more reliable and efficient, given that fax technology has been outdated for years.
Crowell emphasized his vision for New York Law School, stating that it revolves around three core areas: business and financial services, intellectual property, and government policy. This has connected the institution directly to New York City's economy.
"The largest law firms are extraordinarily powerful, and in this instance, that power actually cripples them. I'm disappointed that they didn't join," said Nathan Eimer, one of the lawyers who wrote the brief.