# in house (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 5 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover in house. Page: Feed: --- ## [Weil private equity co-head set to leave for Paul Weiss](https://www.legalbusiness.co.uk/law-firms/weil-private-equity-co-head-set-to-leave-for-paul-weiss/) _2026-08-21 · Kate Peacock · Legal Business_ Weil’s New York-based private equity co-head Christopher Machera is leaving the firm, just 18 months after he was appointed to a new-look leadership team. Machera, who is understood to be joining Paul Weiss in New York, is recognised as a Legal 500 leading partner for high-value PE buyouts. He has spent the majority of his career … Continue reading "Weil private equity co-head set to leave for… ## [Is The Mechanical CPR Device The Next MAST Trousers? Part 2](https://thetraumapro.com/2026/08/21/is-the-mechanical-cpr-device-the-next-mast-trousers-part-1-2/) _2026-08-21 · The Trauma Pro · The Trauma Pro_ In my last post, I provided information on the history of the mechanical CPR device. Today I’ll examine the results of a paper published just two weeks ago that studied the rates of favorable neurological survival and overall survival to discharge in patients treated with this device. A small group of researchers from St. Luke’s … Continue reading Is The Mechanical CPR Device The Next MAST… ## [Trading Places: White & Case hires Mayer Brown funds head as former Freshfields US disputes head decamps for DLA](https://www.legalbusiness.co.uk/law-firms/trading-places-white-case-hires-mayer-brown-funds-head-as-former-freshfields-us-disputes-head-decamps-for-dla/) _2026-08-21 · Eliza Winter · Legal Business_ White & Case has hired Mayer Brown global head of funds and investment management Timothy Clark in New York. Clark moved from Dechert to Mayer Brown in 2021, and previously spent six years as a partner at O’Melveny & Myers. He advises PE, credit and sovereign wealth clients on fund formation, private fund investments and … Continue reading "Trading Places: White & Case hires Mayer Brown funds head… ## [Knights and Fletchers carve up £45m Moore Barlow in two-way takeover](https://www.legalbusiness.co.uk/law-firms/knights-and-fletchers-carve-up-45m-moore-barlow-in-two-way-takeover/) _2026-08-21 · Eliza Winter · Legal Business_ National firms Knights and Fletchers have carved up Moore Barlow in a deal that has seen the South East firm split into two and taken over. Knights, which confirmed this March that it was in talks over an acquisition, has reached a deal which will see it pay £27m for Moore Barlow’s commercial and private … Continue reading "Knights and Fletchers carve up £45m Moore Barlow in two-way takeover" ## [Starbucks EMEA GC on leadership, business turnarounds and traveling the ‘bumpy road’](https://www.legalbusiness.co.uk/in-house/starbucks-emea-gc-on-leadership-business-turnarounds-and-traveling-the-bumpy-road/) _2026-08-21 · Theresa Hargreaves · Legal Business_ ‘When I started my business law degree, I loved it from day one,’ says Huma Allana van Reesch, general counsel, EMEA at Starbucks. ‘Pretty early on, I knew I wanted to be some kind of business lawyer, although at the time I didn’t really appreciate the difference between working in-house and being in private practice.’ … Continue reading "Starbucks EMEA GC on leadership, business turnarounds and… ## [Ex-Eigen Team Raises $20M for Twin1’s Lawyer-Focused Digital Twins](https://thelegalwire.ai/ex-eigen-team-raises-20m-for-twin1s-lawyer-focused-digital-twins/) _2026-08-21 · The Legal Wire · The Legal Wire_ Twin1 came out of stealth with a $20 million seed round co-led by Bessemer Venture Partners, Tribeca Venture… The post Ex-Eigen Team Raises $20M for Twin1’s Lawyer-Focused Digital Twins first appeared on The Legal Wire . ## [Harvey launches Tenet, its first proprietary AI model for legal work](https://thelegalwire.ai/harvey-launches-tenet-its-first-proprietary-ai-model-for-legal-work/) _2026-08-20 · The Legal Wire · The Legal Wire_ Harvey has introduced Harvey Tenet, its first in-house large language model, designed to handle multi-hour legal work at… The post Harvey launches Tenet, its first proprietary AI model for legal work first appeared on The Legal Wire . ## [Australian duo score roles on EQT’s acquisition of Melbourne Storm](https://www.legalbusiness.co.uk/law-firms/australian-duo-score-roles-on-eqts-acquisition-of-melbourne-storm/) _2026-08-20 · Eliza Winter · Legal Business_ Corrs Chambers Westgarth and Arnold Bloch Leibler have advised on EQT’s majority investment in top National Rugby League (NRL) club Melbourne Storm, as sport cements its place as an attractive asset class for private capital. The deal, which reportedly values the club at AUD $150m, marks the first time that EQT has made a direct … Continue reading "Australian duo score roles on EQT’s acquisition… ## [Steno Appoints Court Reporting Veteran Jon Hefler as Vice President of Growth](https://thelegalwire.ai/steno-appoints-court-reporting-veteran-jon-hefler-as-vice-president-of-growth/) _2026-08-20 · The Legal Wire · The Legal Wire_ Hefler brings more than 20 years of executive leadership in court reporting and litigation support to Steno’s push… The post Steno Appoints Court Reporting Veteran Jon Hefler as Vice President of Growth first appeared on The Legal Wire . ## [Microsoft seeks legal engineer to build AI tools for in-house lawyers](https://thelegalwire.ai/microsoft-seeks-legal-engineer-to-build-ai-tools-for-in-house-lawyers/) _2026-08-20 · The Legal Wire · The Legal Wire_ Microsoft has posted a role for a principal legal engineer, offering base pay of $147,000 to $278,900, to… The post Microsoft seeks legal engineer to build AI tools for in-house lawyers first appeared on The Legal Wire . ## [Build with the cheapest GPUs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/RO8RgiJaSHmm) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Deployed a live API in minutes; one user spent under $10. ## [US trio lead on multibillion-dollar Stripe-OpenRouter deal](https://www.legalbusiness.co.uk/law-firms/us-trio-lead-on-multibillion-stripe-openrouter-deal/) _2026-08-20 · Kate Peacock · Legal Business_ Cleary Gottlieb, Orrick and Fenwick & West have taken the lead roles on the latest multibillion-dollar tech deal, as Stripe has agreed to acquire AI startup OpenRouter. Cleary advised OpenRouter, with a team comprised of tax partner Swift Edgar and M&A partner Charles Allen in New York, and M&A partner Benet O’Reilly in California. Orrick … Continue reading "US trio lead on multibillion-dollar… ## [eDiscovery AI Introduces Next Generation of CaseBot™](https://thelegalwire.ai/ediscovery-ai-introduces-next-generation-of-casebot/) _2026-08-19 · The Legal Wire · The Legal Wire_ The enhanced CaseBot, powered by Conversational Discovery™, moves beyond question-and-answer, adding built-in Skill Agents that generate structured, citation-backed… The post eDiscovery AI Introduces Next Generation of CaseBot™ first appeared on The Legal Wire . ## [‘A greenfield site’ with global ambitions: Michelman & Robinson plots its London growth strategy](https://www.legalbusiness.co.uk/law-firms/a-greenfield-site-with-global-ambitions-michelman-robinson-plots-its-london-growth-strategy/) _2026-08-19 · Eliza Winter · Legal Business_ Michelman & Robinson’s London office is not immediately obvious, tucked away on a cobbled Shoreditch backstreet behind an inconspicuous black door. The Californian firm’s arrival in London last October was equally low-key – a decision Dan Burbeary (pictured), the firm’s first non-US office managing partner, says was intentional. ‘It’s not about coming in with sharp … Continue reading "‘A… ## [Latham and Paul Weiss among eight new winners as EQT finalises panel](https://www.legalbusiness.co.uk/in-house/latham-and-paul-weiss-among-eight-new-winners-as-eqt-finalises-panel/) _2026-08-19 · Will Lewallen · Legal Business_ Latham & Watkins and Paul Weiss are among a new group of firms winning spots on EQT’s panel as the PE house finalises its full roster. LB revealed last month that Europe’s largest buyout shop had appointed a clutch of firms to its ‘platinum’ panel, with EQT now finalising the ‘gold’ panel that will operate … Continue reading "Latham and Paul Weiss among eight new winners as EQT finalises panel" ## [Harvey II puts matter memory and lawyer preferences at the center of legal AI](https://thelegalwire.ai/harvey-ii-puts-matter-memory-and-lawyer-preferences-at-the-center-of-legal-ai/) _2026-08-19 · The Legal Wire · The Legal Wire_ Harvey launched Harvey II, adding “Memory,” matter/project spaces, and agents that inherit matter context, permissions, history, and user… The post Harvey II puts matter memory and lawyer preferences at the center of legal AI first appeared on The Legal Wire . ## [Pinsents PEP drops 7.2% after ‘bumper year of investments’](https://www.legalbusiness.co.uk/law-firms/pinsents-pep-drops-7-2-after-bumper-year-of-investments/) _2026-08-19 · Will Lewallen · Legal Business_ Pinsent Masons’ profit per equity partner has fallen a little over 7% to £740,000, with managing partner Laura Cameron (pictured) citing ‘a bumper year in terms of investments.’ Meanwhile, revenue was up 3.3%, to £703m. The results mark a slowdown on the previous year’s, when Pinsents increased its revenue by 4.7%, and its PEP by … Continue reading "Pinsents PEP drops 7.2% after ‘bumper year of… ## [Preparing for the Evolving Risk of Private Copies and The IGRM 4.1](https://todaysgeneralcounsel.com/preparing-for-the-evolving-risk-of-private-copies-and-the-igrm-4-1/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=preparing-for-the-evolving-risk-of-private-copies-and-the-igrm-4-1) _2026-08-19 · todays-gc-web-editor · Today's General Counsel_ Discover how the Information Governance Reference Model (IGRM) 4.1 addresses the governance challenge of private copies and how they create privacy, compliance, and eDiscovery risks. The post Preparing for the Evolving Risk of Private Copies and The IGRM 4.1 first appeared on Today's General Counsel . ## [Choosing an AI Vendor: The Five AI Archetypes](https://todaysgeneralcounsel.com/choosing-an-ai-vendor-the-five-ai-archetypes/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=choosing-an-ai-vendor-the-five-ai-archetypes) _2026-08-19 · todays-gc-web-editor · Today's General Counsel_ Learn about the five AI archetypes and why the data layer matters most in choosing an AI vendor. The post Choosing an AI Vendor: The Five AI Archetypes first appeared on Today's General Counsel . ## [Corporate legal departments shift from AI pilots to AI governance](https://thelegalwire.ai/corporate-legal-departments-shift-from-ai-pilots-to-ai-governance/) _2026-08-18 · The Legal Wire · The Legal Wire_ PYMNTS reported that legal departments are moving from experimenting with generative AI toward governing agentic systems already used… The post Corporate legal departments shift from AI pilots to AI governance first appeared on The Legal Wire . ## [Economist Enterprise GC Summit Will Address the Future of Legal Leadership Amid Uncertain Times](https://todaysgeneralcounsel.com/economist-enterprise-gc-summit-will-address-the-future-of-legal-leadership-amid-uncertain-times/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=economist-enterprise-gc-summit-will-address-the-future-of-legal-leadership-amid-uncertain-times) _2026-08-18 · todays-gc-managing-editor · Today's General Counsel_ The Economist Enterprise is bringing together more than 500 chief legal officers, general counsel, and senior in-house executives for an event in New York that looks at legal leadership and systemic risk. The post Economist Enterprise GC Summit Will Address the Future of Legal Leadership Amid Uncertain Times first appeared on Today's General Counsel . ## [Retro Grid Dungeon Crawler (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/lDzlm0wB3pKz) _2026-08-18 · **Sponsored**_ Retro grid movement with first-person combat, loot and skill-tree progression. ## [Is The Mechanical CPR Device The Next MAST Trousers? Part 1](https://thetraumapro.com/2026/08/18/is-the-mechanical-cpr-device-the-next-mast-trousers-part-1/) _2026-08-18 · The Trauma Pro · The Trauma Pro_ It’s very common to see major trauma patients arriving in the trauma bay with a mechanical CPR device strapped to their chest, pounding away. How did this idea start? How effective are they? As you know, anything entrenched in our daily practice to the point that we don’t even question it is fair game for … Continue reading Is The Mechanical CPR Device The Next MAST Trousers? Part 1 → ## [Ashurt Perkins Coie appoints new board in post-merger shakeup](https://www.legalbusiness.co.uk/law-firms/ashurt-perkins-coie-appoints-new-board-in-post-merger-shakeup/) _2026-08-18 · Will Lewallen · Legal Business_ Newly merged Ashurst Perkins Coie has announced its new board, with equal representation for each legacy firm, and without the two non-executive seats that legacy Ashurst had. The board is chaired by global co-chairs Karen Davies, formerly global chair of Ashurst, and Brian Eiting, formerly corporate practice co-chair at Perkins Coie, and comprises a further … Continue reading "Ashurt Perkins Coie… ## [International trio serve up as BuzzBallz owner Sazerac buys Au Vodka for £500m](https://www.legalbusiness.co.uk/law-firms/international-trio-serve-up-as-buzzballz-owner-sazerac-buys-au-vodka-for-500m/) _2026-08-18 · Eliza Winter · Legal Business_ Three international law firms have secured roles advising on the upcoming sale of Welsh spirits startup Au Vodka to US giant Sazerac, in a deal valued at £500m. DLA Piper is advising Au Vodka on the transaction, Dorsey & Whitney is advising Sazerac, and PwC is advising on tax planning aspects for the founder shareholders … Continue reading "International trio serve up as BuzzBallz owner Sazerac… ## [FutureLaw 2026: Has the Hallucination Problem Been Solved? Five Practical Rules for Secure Legal AI Deployment](https://thelegalwire.ai/futurelaw-2026-has-the-hallucination-problem-been-solved-five-practical-rules-for-secure-legal-ai-deployment/) _2026-08-18 · The Legal Wire · The Legal Wire_ “The model didn’t get better, but how we instruct the model got a lot better… The ultimate factor… The post FutureLaw 2026: Has the Hallucination Problem Been Solved? Five Practical Rules for Secure Legal AI Deployment first appeared on The Legal Wire . ## [360 Law Group and the death of the six-minute increment](https://thelegalwire.ai/360-law-group-and-the-death-of-the-six-minute-increment/) _2026-08-17 · Nicola Taljaard · The Legal Wire_ The EU AI Act’s transparency and general-purpose AI obligations arrived on 2 August 2026, and organisations across Europe… The post 360 Law Group and the death of the six-minute increment first appeared on The Legal Wire . ## [LB100 results so far – which firms are setting the pace for revenue and PEP?](https://www.legalbusiness.co.uk/law-firm-data/the-lb100-results-so-far-which-firms-are-setting-the-pace-for-revenue-and-pep/) _2026-08-17 · Alex Ryan · Legal Business_ National and regional firms increased their revenue at a faster rate than international or London firms last year, according to preliminary LB100 data – but international firms are surging further ahead on partner profits. The early results point to a widening divide in the strategies being pursued across the market, from acquisition-led expansion among national … Continue reading "LB100 results… ## [AI pressure builds on law firm pricing and junior training](https://thelegalwire.ai/ai-pressure-builds-on-law-firm-pricing-and-junior-training/) _2026-08-17 · The Legal Wire · The Legal Wire_ LawFuel reports on the commercial question facing firms as clients see AI accelerate research, review, summarization, drafting, and… The post AI pressure builds on law firm pricing and junior training first appeared on The Legal Wire . ## [How to Source the AI Roles Reshaping the In-House Legal Org Chart](https://todaysgeneralcounsel.com/how-to-source-the-ai-roles-reshaping-the-in-house-legal-org-chart/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-source-the-ai-roles-reshaping-the-in-house-legal-org-chart) _2026-08-17 · todays-gc-web-editor · Today's General Counsel_ Learn what AI roles your legal department should be sourcing to flesh out the org chart and build a tech-first strategy. The post How to Source the AI Roles Reshaping the In-House Legal Org Chart first appeared on Today's General Counsel . ## [How AI is Radically Reshaping Legal Talent and Staffing Models](https://todaysgeneralcounsel.com/how-ai-is-radically-reshaping-legal-talent-and-staffing-models/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-ai-is-radically-reshaping-legal-talent-and-staffing-models) _2026-08-17 · Jared Coseglia · Today's General Counsel_ The demand for AI-enabled employees is fundamentally changing how organizations allocate work, manage budgets, and hire legal talent. Learn what this means for your legal hiring strategy. The post How AI is Radically Reshaping Legal Talent and Staffing Models first appeared on Today's General Counsel . ## [Recruiting and Sculpting the Best In-House Legal Team: Lessons from the WNBA](https://todaysgeneralcounsel.com/recruiting-and-sculpting-the-best-in-house-legal-team-lessons-from-the-wnba/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=recruiting-and-sculpting-the-best-in-house-legal-team-lessons-from-the-wnba) _2026-08-17 · Leah M. Stiegler · Today's General Counsel_ Read how the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) draft process provides valuable guidance on recruiting and building a top-tier in-house legal team. The post Recruiting and Sculpting the Best In-House Legal Team: Lessons from the WNBA first appeared on Today's General Counsel . ## [Find it on Amazon (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/S31oUmkN6TvR) _2026-08-17 · **Sponsored**_ Open the Amazon product listing to see details and availability ## [Latham, A&O Shearman and CC up front as Jeff Bezos-backed consortium buys stake in Liverpool FC](https://www.legalbusiness.co.uk/law-firms/latham-and-ao-shearman-up-front-as-jeff-bezos-backed-consortium-buys-stake-in-liverpool-fc/) _2026-08-14 · Kate Peacock · Legal Business_ Latham & Watkins, A&O Shearman and Clifford Chance have scored lead roles on a major deal that has seen Liverpool FC owners Fenway Sports Group (FSG) sell a stake in the club to a group of investors including Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. FSG, which has owned Liverpool FC since 2010, is a selling a ‘strategic … Continue reading "Latham, A&O Shearman and CC up front as Jeff Bezos-backed consortium… ## [Weil and Jones Day say cheese on £1bn acquisition of dairy brands](https://www.legalbusiness.co.uk/law-firms/weil-and-jones-day-say-cheese-on-1bn-acquisition-of-dairy-brands/) _2026-08-14 · Kate Peacock · Legal Business_ Weil and Jones Day have secured lead roles on the near-£1bn sale of Saputo’s UK dairy division, which includes household name brands such as Cathedral City and Clover. The deal will see French dairy giant Lactalis, which currently owns brands such as President and Galbani, take ownership of Canadian parent company Saputo’s UK brands for … Continue reading "Weil and Jones Day say cheese on £1bn… ## [In-House Trauma Surgeon Call – Worth It?](https://thetraumapro.com/2026/08/14/in-house-trauma-surgeon-call-worth-it/) _2026-08-14 · The Trauma Pro · The Trauma Pro_ Nearly universally, trauma surgeons at Level I and Level II trauma centers must be at the bedside within 15 minutes of the patient’s arrival. For most, this means that they must take in-house call. This requirement has been on the books for decades. It’s just the way we do it. And that makes it fair … Continue reading In-House Trauma Surgeon Call – Worth It? → ## [Ivo launches Ivo Collaborate, moving legal from managing one deal at a time to managing risk across the entire organization](https://thelegalwire.ai/ivo-launches-ivo-collaborate-moving-legal-from-managing-one-deal-at-a-time-to-managing-risk-across-the-entire-organization/) _2026-08-13 · The Legal Wire · The Legal Wire_ As AI reshapes enterprise operations, Ivo expands its contract intelligence platform with a workspace that orchestrates the whole… The post Ivo launches Ivo Collaborate, moving legal from managing one deal at a time to managing risk across the entire organization first appeared on The Legal Wire . ## [Rising Job Mobility Demands a Fresh Approach to Legal Talent Retention](https://todaysgeneralcounsel.com/rising-job-mobility-demands-a-fresh-approach-to-legal-talent-retention/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rising-job-mobility-demands-a-fresh-approach-to-legal-talent-retention) _2026-08-12 · Today's GC · Today's General Counsel_ Read how to support legal talent retention to preserve institutional knowledge, manage risk, and support business growth. The post Rising Job Mobility Demands a Fresh Approach to Legal Talent Retention first appeared on Today's General Counsel . ## [How General Counsel Should Mitigate Wiretapping and CIPA Litigation Risks](https://todaysgeneralcounsel.com/how-general-counsel-should-mitigate-wiretapping-and-cipa-litigation-risks/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-general-counsel-should-mitigate-wiretapping-and-cipa-litigation-risks) _2026-08-12 · Today's GC · Today's General Counsel_ Learn how to protect your organization from California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA) claims, wiretapping lawsuits and other litigation. The post How General Counsel Should Mitigate Wiretapping and CIPA Litigation Risks first appeared on Today's General Counsel . ## [The “Backward Finochietto” Problem](https://thetraumapro.com/2026/08/11/the-backward-finochietto-problem-2/) _2026-08-11 · The Trauma Pro · The Trauma Pro_ Resuscitative thoracotomy is a (sometimes) life-saving procedure reserved for trauma patients in extremis. Thankfully, most trauma centers do very few of these a year. However, that makes it one of those “high severity – low frequency” procedures that generate many, many quality improvement problems. Many of these issues are due to operator unfamiliarity or equipment … Continue reading The… ## [EEOC Advances Employer-Friendly Regulatory Agenda Under New Majority](https://todaysgeneralcounsel.com/eeoc-advances-employer-friendly-regulatory-agenda-under-new-majority/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=eeoc-advances-employer-friendly-regulatory-agenda-under-new-majority) _2026-08-07 · todays-gc-managing-editor · Today's General Counsel_ Read why the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC) employer-friendly rulemaking push signals a major shift in federal discrimination enforcement priorities. The post EEOC Advances Employer-Friendly Regulatory Agenda Under New Majority first appeared on Today's General Counsel . ## [Finding the Right AI Workflows for Contract Management—Webinar](https://todaysgeneralcounsel.com/finding-the-right-ai-workflows-for-contract-management-webinar/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=finding-the-right-ai-workflows-for-contract-management-webinar) _2026-08-07 · Today's General Counsel · Today's General Counsel_ Learn how to effectively integrate AI into contract management workflows to achieve reliable, high-value outcomes from this webinar from LawVu. The post Finding the Right AI Workflows for Contract Management—Webinar first appeared on Today's General Counsel . ## [When Does The PI Clock Start Ticking? The Answer, Part 2!](https://thetraumapro.com/2026/08/07/when-does-the-pi-clock-start-ticking-the-answer-part-2-2/) _2026-08-07 · The Trauma Pro · The Trauma Pro_ I analyzed the first of two PI clock scenarios in my last post. They are not always as obvious as they seem. Now let’s look at the second case: A young male is involved in a motor vehicle crash and strikes his head. He enters your trauma center at exactly midnight as a trauma activation. … Continue reading When Does The PI Clock Start Ticking? The Answer, Part 2! → ## [Climate change: Society guidance for in-house](https://www.lawgazette.co.uk/news/climate-change-society-guidance-for-in-house/5127587.article) _2026-08-04 · Law Gazette - In-House_ New publication suggests how to balance legal duties against institutional pressures. ## [When Does The PI Clock Start Ticking? The Answer, Part 1!](https://thetraumapro.com/2026/08/04/when-does-the-pi-clock-start-ticking-the-answer-part-1-2/) _2026-08-04 · The Trauma Pro · The Trauma Pro_ In my last post, I presented two potential performance improvement (PI) cases. I asked for your input as to when the clock should actually start for the 4-hour craniotomy/craniectomy rule. Today, I’ll give you my answer to the first case. Let’s look at it again: A young male is involved in a motor vehicle crash … Continue reading When Does The PI Clock Start Ticking? The Answer, Part 1! → ## [When Does The PI Clock Start Ticking?](https://thetraumapro.com/2026/07/31/when-does-the-pi-clock-start-ticking-2/) _2026-07-31 · The Trauma Pro · The Trauma Pro_ This is a question that comes up frequently in trauma performance improvement (PI) programs. Several of the PI audit filters typically used at trauma centers include a time parameter. Some of these include: Craniotomy \> 4 hrs Laparotomy \> 4 hrs OR for open fracture \> 8 hrs (although this is now outdated) OR for … Continue reading When Does The PI Clock Start Ticking? → ## [Undertriage And Timing Of Your Trauma Activation](https://thetraumapro.com/2026/07/28/undertriage-and-timing-of-your-trauma-activation/) _2026-07-28 · The Trauma Pro · The Trauma Pro_ By now, most trauma program personnel understand the concept of undertriage. Undertriage occurs when an incoming trauma patient needs a level of care in the emergency department that they don’t get. It could happen if they meet any activation criterion and no activation is called, or if they meet the highest-level criteria and a secondary-level … Continue reading Undertriage And Timing Of Your… ## [Trauma Surgeon Response To Trauma Activations](https://thetraumapro.com/2026/07/21/trauma-surgeon-response-to-trauma-activations/) _2026-07-21 · The Trauma Pro · The Trauma Pro_ The American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma (ACS-COT) and all trauma center designating agencies stipulate an expected response time for the trauma surgeon to the highest-level activation. Nearly universally, the expected time is 15 minutes, although a few centers have actually reduced that short time frame. Let’s look at this a little more closely. … Continue reading Trauma Surgeon… ## [My VTE Rate Is Really Low! Are You So Sure…?](https://thetraumapro.com/2026/07/14/my-vte-rate-is-really-low-are-you-so-sure/) _2026-07-14 · The Trauma Pro · The Trauma Pro_ I’ve seen hospitals (and trauma programs) boast that their venous thromboembolism (VTE) rate is very low. The numbers they report to state agencies or TQIP may be fractions of a percent. But is it real? The main problem is a phenomenon called surveillance bias. This occurs when a condition appears more common in one group … Continue reading My VTE Rate Is Really Low! Are You So Sure…? → ## [Liver Laceration And Liver Function Tests](https://thetraumapro.com/2026/07/10/liver-laceration-and-liver-function-tests-5/) _2026-07-10 · The Trauma Pro · The Trauma Pro_ Over the years, I’ve seen a number of trauma professionals, both surgeons and emergency physicians, order liver transaminases (SGOT, SGPT) and bilirubin in patients with liver laceration. I’ve never been clear on why, so I decided to check it out. As it turns out, this is another one of those “old habits die hard” phenomena. … Continue reading Liver Laceration And Liver Function Tests → ## [Trauma Service Best Practice: The Afternoon Handoff](https://thetraumapro.com/2026/07/07/trauma-service-best-practice-the-afternoon-handoff/) _2026-07-07 · The Trauma Pro · The Trauma Pro_ In my previous post, I stressed using a structured process to hand off information between the overnight trauma team and the incoming day providers. There is one more very important handoff that occurs in most centers as well: the afternoon handoff. This involves the transition between the day team, who received the morning report, and … Continue reading Trauma Service Best Practice: The Afternoon… ## [Essex legal chief advises councils to audit for \Mazur\ risks](https://www.lawgazette.co.uk/news/essex-legal-chief-advises-councils-to-audit-for-mazur-risks/5127053.article) _2026-06-15 · Law Gazette - In-House_ SEND, debt recovery and traffic enforcement identified as risky areas in relation to conduct of litigation and supervision. ## [The enterprise leadership gap in in-house legal teams](https://www.lawgazette.co.uk/commentary-and-opinion/the-enterprise-leadership-gap-in-in-house-legal-teams/5127029.article) _2026-06-11 · Law Gazette - In-House_ The most effective legal leaders possess capabilities that extend beyond legal expertise, commercial awareness and business partnering.