The Big Five already have a head start in the market, and have made good on their public statement that they intend to compete directly with major international law firms. [34] Many onlookers and commentators have accused the ABA of "burying their heads in the sand" and ignoring the very real MDP issue. [35] Some state bar associations, such as the District of Columbia, have taken matters into their own hands and amended their Model Rules to allow the integrated teamwork and fee sharing… [read post]