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Law Practice

May 29, 2010

Billable Hour Takes More Hits

Law firms and corporate legal departments grappling with smaller budgets are continuing to find alternatives to the billable hour, according to a report released this week by legal staffing and recruiting firm Robert Half Legal.

By Anna Scott

Daily Journal Staff Writer

Law firms and corporate legal departments grappling with smaller budgets continue to seek alternatives to the billable hour and other traditional financial models, according to a new report.

The report released this week by the Menlo Park-based legal staffing and recruiting firm Robert Half Legal, "Delivering Maximum Value in a Cost-Conscious Legal Era," relies on surveys of 15...

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