Robert Denney’s “What’s Hot in the Legal Profession” at Law.com. More newspaper article than blog post, this piece warrants more than a quick glance as you skim the feeds in your reader. Read it for a comprehensive overview of the directions the legal profession is taking, in 2011 and beyond. It’s up to you to figure out what all of them mean — how outsourcing will affect the delivery of legal services, how a client interview program to can improve the relationship you have with your clients, how clients and competitors are using alternative fee arrangements — but thanks to Denney, the trends you need to understand, those that will have an impact on your practice and your clients, just got a little more manageable.