State of the Legal Industry

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The AI Paradox: Why Your Legal Team's Productivity Gains Are Fueling a Retention Crisis

Posted by Axiom Law on January 8, 2026

93% of legal professionals say AI boosts productivity, yet 76% fear job loss. New research reveals how AI anxiety is driving turnover. See the new data.

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The Hidden Crisis Destroying In-House Legal Teams: How to Retain Legal Talent

Posted by Axiom Law on December 18, 2025

Discover why 46% of satisfied in-house lawyers are job hunting and how ALSPs cut attrition risk by 50%. New research reveals the hidden retention crisis.

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Why Half Your Legal Team Is Job Hunting — And What It Means for Retention

Posted by Axiom Law on November 20, 2025

Half of in-house legal professionals are job hunting. New research reveals departments using ALSPs cut attrition risk by 50%. Download the findings.

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Balancing Innovation and Governance: How Legal Teams Manage AI Risk

Posted by Jacob Flax on November 4, 2025

Learn how legal teams balance AI innovation with governance. Mastercard shares practical insights on managing risk, data protection, & implementation.

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When Risk Has Lost All Meaning - How Legal Leadership Can Help

Posted by Catherine Kemnitz on September 15, 2025

While legal questions are often secondary, 2025 has become a moment when urgent legal matters are challenging norms across society.

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Legal's Budgeting Journey to Value

Posted by Axiom Law on August 19, 2025

Axiom's 2026 Global In-House Legal Department Budgeting Study reveals that 49% of legal departments overhauled their budgeting approach in the past year alone.

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You Get What You Pay For: The Hidden Cost of “Free” Secondees from Law Firms

Posted by David McVeigh on August 14, 2025

When business is slow and associate staffing is high, law firms often offer secondees to clients for free just to keep their people busy. But they often cost you in the end.

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Law Firms Cash in While Clients Pay More: The AI Paradox Reshaping Legal Economics

Posted by Grant Evans on July 25, 2025

New research reveals a troubling dynamic: 79% of law firms use AI to boost efficiency, but only 6% pass those savings to clients—while 34% actually charge premium rates for AI-enhanced work.