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Law Practice

Jan. 3, 2002

Ticktock Goes Firm's Billable Hours Clock

Dicta Column by The Rodent - Remember last year when just about all associates had way too much to do? At that time, the question was not whether annual billable hour goals would be met but rather by how much they would be exceeded. There was no talk of layoffs. Instead of thinking of carving up the holiday ham, partners were busy carving up Firm profits.

         By The Rodent

        Remember last year when just about all associates had way too much to do? At that time, the question was not whether annual billable hour goals would be met but rather by how much they would be exceeded. There was no talk of layoffs. Instead of thinking of carving up the holiday ham, partners were busy carving up Firm profits.
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