From: The Am Law Daily from The American Lawyer <theamericanlawyer@alm.com> To: Subject: What the U.S. Can Learn From the U.K. Foray Into Nonlawyer Ownership Date: Tue, 25 Feb 2020 11:01:35 +0000 The American Lawyer Daily Alert Feb 25, 2020 POWERED BY LAW.COM A MESSAGE FROM THE EDITOR The push to deregulate law firm ownership rules is gaining steam. What makes this time around different? And what would changes in the rules mean for law firms, ALSPs, the Big Four, clients and beyond? With access to justice at its core, these efforts have implications for much more, but many law firm leaders aren't concerned or don't know what they'd do with a cash infusion if they got one. Dan Packel and Dylan Jackson dive into all of these angles, with accompanying pieces from our global newsroom on what the U.S. can learn from jurisdictions that have deregulated and what specific policies are being explored in states across the country. — Gina Passarella, Editor-in-Chief, The American Lawyer What the U.S. Can Learn From the U.K. a Foray Into Nonlawyer Ownership The U.K.'s stilted but successful experience offers instructive lessons for a U.S. market on the cusp... Read More EFTA00032307

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Change is in the air as five jurisdictions consider new regulations that could affect the entire industry. Read More Fy ly BAR ASSOCIATIONS | ANALYSIS The Fight Over the Future of Law Firm Ownership Has Put an Industry at Odds By Dan Packel | Dylan Jackson As regulators across the country take steps to reform the industry in the name of access to justice,... Read More LAW FIRM MANAGEMENT | NEWS Duane Morris Posted Revenue, Profit Gains While Courting Merger By Lizzy McLellan The firm grew revenue 3.8% and profits per equity partner 5.1% amid talks for its recent combination... Read More EFTA00032309

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