Insights and Perspectives

CHICAGO, IL – April 2, 2025 — Element Standard today announced a major enhancement to its CONTROLit™ litigation management platform: an AI-powered Document Classification Assistant. This new feature helps litigation case teams accurately classify final case documents and link them to the appropriate case element and case action within the Litigation Cartography™ case map.

CHICAGO, IL – April 2, 2025 — Element Standard today announces the launch of its Transparency Audit, a first-of-its-kind consulting service designed specifically for law firms to assess how effectively they are delivering case transparency to their clients — from litigation progress and deadlines to information flow and accountability.

CHICAGO, IL – April 2, 2025 — Element Standard is proud to announce the formation of the Transparency in Litigation Community, a new professional forum bringing together law firms and in-house legal professionals to explore, discuss, and shape the future of transparency in legal service delivery.

Law firms are at a pivotal moment as AI stands to transform legal practices. This article emphasizes the urgent need to address flawed litigation data that hinders AI's effectiveness. Instead of overhauling past data, this article suggests focusing on organizing future data to boost productivity and prepare for AI's impact. This strategy ensures firms can fully leverage AI while enhancing current operations. Discover how prioritizing future data management can revolutionize your practice.

In today's economic climate, managing litigation effectively with limited resources is a challenge for in-house legal teams. But the real key to success isn't just in budgets or data—it's in how you focus your attention. In this article discover how smart attention management can help you navigate complex cases, make defensible decisions, and achieve better results.

Law firms are rethinking training strategies as COVID-19 pushed them into the virtual space. This article examines how the shift raised critical questions about conveying firm culture remotely, especially with summer associates. Robust training programs are emerging as key to bridging the gap between virtual and in-person experiences. Discover how focusing on future-oriented training can convey cultural value and prepare your firm for a more effective, connected workforce.

Law firms face challenges with data management, but the real issue is data quality. This article discusses how firms can improve decision-making and efficiency by focusing on creating and managing high-quality data, leveraging advanced technologies like AI. Learn why good data is key to law firm success in today's landscape.

The legal industry's billing system is plagued by inconsistency and frustration, unlike the success seen in baseball's Moneyball revolution. This article explores the critical need for a standardized framework in litigation to leverage data analytics and AI effectively. Discover why the lack of structure in litigation is holding back a data-driven transformation and how adopting a clear system could change the game

This article explores the risks and downsides of relying on matter-level requests for proposals (RFPs) as a cost-cutting tool in legal procurement. While these tools may reduce upfront legal fees, they can undermine the long-term value that trusted legal advisers bring to a business.