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Major litigation involves years of work, dozens of timekeepers, and costs no one can predict precisely. This guide explains how law firms and clients budget, staff, fee, and monitor the costs of large cases.

Reading a room isn\'t a superpower, it\'s trained observation. Here\'s what maître d\'s, sommeliers and other high-end service professionals do in their first ten seconds with you, and how to borrow it for your next meeting or dinner.