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                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             Washington, D.C. 20549

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                                    FORM 10-Q

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(Mark One)

[x]      Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
         Exchange Act of 1934 for the Period ended March 31, 1998.

[ ]      Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
         Exchange Act of 1934

Commission file number: Pending
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                           AMERICAN LAWYER MEDIA, INC.
            (Exact name of registrant as specified in its character)

           DELAWARE                                            13-3980414
(State or other jurisdiction of                             (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)                           Identification Number)

                              345 Park Avenue South
                            New York, New York 10010
                    (Address of principal executive offices)

                         Telephone Number (212) 779-9200
              (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

         Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such
filing requirements for the past 90 days. Note: This is a voluntary filing; 
Registrant not yet subject to Section 13 or 15(d).

               Yes                      No
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      APPLICABLE ONLY TO ISSUERS INVOLVED IN BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDINGS DURING
                            THE PRECEDING FIVE YEARS:

     INDICATE BY CHECK MARK WHETHER THE REGISTRANT HAS FILED ALL DOCUMENTS AND
REPORTS REQUIRED TO BE FILED BY SECTION 12, 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 SUBSEQUENT TO THE DISTRIBUTION OF SECURITIES UNDER A PLAN
CONFIRMED BY A COURT. YES _______ NO________

As of May 1, 1998 there were 100 shares of the Registrant's Common Stock
outstanding.

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                                TABLE OF CONTENTS

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PART I.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION

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         ITEM 1.  Financial Statements..........................................................3

         ITEM 2.  Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
                  Condition and Results of Operations..........................................26

         ITEM 3.  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk...................29

PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION

         ITEM 1.  Legal Proceedings............................................................30

         ITEM 2.  Changes in Securities and Use of Process.....................................30

         ITEM 3.  Default Upon Senior Securities...............................................30

         ITEM 4.  Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders..........................30

         ITEM 5.  Other Information............................................................30

         ITEM 6.  Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K.............................................30

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                                     PART I
                              FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

                          AMERICAN LAWYER MEDIA, INC.
 
                           CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
 
                      MARCH 31, 1998 AND DECEMBER 31, 1997
                      (IN THOUSANDS EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
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<CAPTION>
                                                                                         MARCH 31,   DECEMBER 31,
                                                                                            1998         1997
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                                        ASSETS
 
CURRENT ASSETS:
  Cash and cash equivalents............................................................  $    3,367   $    8,962
  Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts and returns of $3,231 and
    $3,236 respectively................................................................      11,275       12,560
  Inventories, net.....................................................................       1,324        1,482
  Other current assets.................................................................       3,363        3,266
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      Total current assets.............................................................      19,329       26,270
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization of
  $1,095 and $613 respectively.........................................................       5,358        5,630
INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net of accumulated amortization of $4,608 and $1,855 respectively...     160,552      163,305
GOODWILL, net of accumulated amortization of $3,228 and $498 respectively..............     168,155      159,623
DEFERRED FINANCING COSTS net of accumulated amortization of $184 and $0 respectively...       6,600        6,252
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES..................................................................       2,878        2,934
OTHER ASSETS...........................................................................         188          158
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      Total assets.....................................................................  $  363,060   $  364,172
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                               LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY
 
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
  Accounts payable.....................................................................  $    2,690   $    3,466
  Accrued expenses.....................................................................      11,191       12,004
  Accrued interest payable.............................................................       4,740          474
  Deferred income (including deferred subscription income of $16,680 and 
    $16,502 respectively)..............................................................      18,821       17,172
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      Total current liabilities........................................................      37,442       33,116
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SENIOR NOTES...........................................................................     175,000      175,000
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DEFERRED INCOME TAXES..................................................................      50,522       51,515
                                                                                         ----------  ------------
OTHER NONCURRENT LIABILITIES...........................................................       3,227        3,363
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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY
  Common stock--$.01 par value; 1,000 shares authorized;100 issued and outstanding.....      --           --
  Paid-in-capital......................................................................     108,775      108,775
  Accumulated deficit..................................................................     (11,906)      (7,597)
                                                                                         ----------  ------------
      Total stockholder's equity.......................................................      96,869      101,178
                                                                                         ----------  ------------
      Total liabilities and stockholder's equity.......................................  $  363,060   $  364,172
                                                                                         ----------  ------------
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</TABLE>
 
The accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements are an integral part
                            of these balance sheets.

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                          AMERICAN LAWYER MEDIA, INC.

                      CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

                   FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 1998

                                 (IN THOUSANDS)

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NET REVENUES:
  Periodicals
    Advertising........................................................................................  $  14,954
    Subscription.......................................................................................      5,140
  Ancillary Products and Services......................................................................      5,628
  Internet Services....................................................................................        654
                                                                                                         ---------
      Total net revenues...............................................................................     26,376
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OPERATING EXPENSES:
  Editorial............................................................................................      3,361
  Production and Distribution..........................................................................      5,472
  Selling..............................................................................................      4,250
  General and Administrative...........................................................................      7,101
  Internet Services....................................................................................      1,110
  Depreciation and Amortization........................................................................      5,946
                                                                                                         ---------
      Total operating expenses.........................................................................     27,240
                                                                                                         ---------
      Operating loss...................................................................................       (864)
INTEREST EXPENSE, net..................................................................................     (4,382)
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      Loss before income taxes.........................................................................     (5,246)
BENEFIT FOR INCOME TAXES...............................................................................        937
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      Net Loss.........................................................................................  $  (4,309)
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</TABLE>
 
The accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements are an integral part
                               of this statement.
 
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                          AMERICAN LAWYER MEDIA, INC.
 
                  STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY
 
                   FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 1998
 
                                 (IN THOUSANDS)
 
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<CAPTION>
                                                                COMMON STOCK        ADDITIONAL
                                                          ------------------------   PAID-IN
                                                            SHARES      PAR VALUE    CAPITAL     NET LOSS      TOTAL
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BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 1997............................         100    $  --       $  108,775  $   (7,597) $   101,178
  Net loss..............................................      --           --           --          (4,309)      (4,309)
                                                                 ---   -----------  ----------  ----------  -----------
BALANCE AT MARCH 31, 1998...............................         100    $  --       $  108,775  $  (11,906) $    96,869
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</TABLE>
 
The accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements are an integral part
                               of this statement.
 
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                          AMERICAN LAWYER MEDIA, INC.
 
                      CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
 
                   FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 1998
 
                                 (IN THOUSANDS)
 
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                                                                                                          1998
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
  Net loss...........................................................................................  $ (4,309)
  Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities-
      Depreciation and amortization..................................................................     5,946
      Decrease (increase) in-
        Accounts receivable, net.....................................................................     1,285
        Inventories..................................................................................       158
        Other current assets.........................................................................       (97)
        Deferred financing costs.....................................................................      (348)
        Other assets.................................................................................        26
      Increase (decrease) in-
        Accounts payable.............................................................................      (776)
        Accrued expenses.............................................................................    (1,076)
        Accrued interest payable.....................................................................     4,266
        Deferred income..............................................................................     1,649
        Other noncurrent liabilities.................................................................    (1,130)
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          Total adjustments..........................................................................     9,903
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          Net cash provided by operating activities..................................................     5,594
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
  Capital expenditures...............................................................................      (189)
  Purchase of business:
        Cost in excess of net assets of company acquired.............................................   (11,262)
        Acquisition related costs and expenses.......................................................       262
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          Net cash used in investing activities......................................................   (11,189)
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          Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents..................................................    (5,595)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period.......................................................     8,962
                                                                                                       --------
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period.............................................................  $  3,367
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SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
  Cash paid during the period for -
      Income taxes...................................................................................  $    234
                                                                                                       --------
      Interest.......................................................................................  $      3
                                                                                                       --------
</TABLE>
 
The accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements are an integral part
                               of this statement.
 
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                          AMERICAN LAWYER MEDIA, INC.
 
                   NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
                                 MARCH 31, 1998
 
1. ACQUISITIONS
 
    Pursuant to an Asset Purchase Agreement dated as of March 3, 1998, among 
Corporate Presentations, Inc., its sole stockholder and LegalTech, LLC, a 
wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of American Lawyer Media, Inc., LegalTech, 
LLC agreed to purchase substantially all of the assets and assume certain of 
the liabilities of Corporate Presentations, Inc. for approximately 
$10,800,000 (the "LegalTech Acquisition"). Corporate Presentations, Inc. is a 
producer of tradeshows and conferences for the legal community. For advisory 
services rendered to the Company (as defined below) in connection with the 
LegalTech Acquisition, the Company paid WPMP (as defined below), an affiliate 
of American Lawyer Media Holdings, Inc. ("Holdings"), a fee of 1% of the 
purchase price of the LegalTech Acquisition.

    The LegalTech Acquisition has been accounted for under the purchase 
method and the results of operations of the acquired business have been 
included in the financial statements since the date of acquisition (March 3, 
1998). The excess of the purchase price over net assets acquired was 
allocated to goodwill. In the accompanying consolidated statement of 
operations, the excess of purchase price over net assets acquired is being 
amortized over fifteen years.
 
    The following unaudited pro forma information presents a summary of 
consolidated results of operations of the Company as if the LegalTech 
Acquisition had occurred on January 1, 1998 (in thousands):

                                                     FOR THE THREE
                                                      MONTHS ENDED
                                                     MARCH 31, 1998
                                                     --------------

Net revenues.......................................     $ 26,707
Net loss...........................................     $ (4,547)
                                                        --------

    These unaudited pro forma results have been prepared for comparative
purposes only and include certain adjustments, such as additional amortization
expense as a result of goodwill. They do not purport to be indicative of the
results of operations which actually would have resulted had the combination
been in effect on January 1, 1998, or of future results of operations of the
consolidated entities.

2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION

    The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of American 
Lawyer Media, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, ALM, LLC, Counsel 
Connect, LLC, and National Law Publishing Company, Inc. ("NLP"), and the 
Company's 99% owned subsidiary, ALM IP, LLC, which, unless the context 
otherwise requires, are collectively referred to herein as the "Company". The
accounts of NLP include its wholly-owned subsidiary NLP IP Company. 
Intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.
 
    The unaudited consolidated financial statements for the three months ended
March 31, 1998 have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form
10-Q and include, in the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting only
of normal recurring accruals) necessary for a fair presentation of the results
of operations for such periods. They do not, however, include all of the
information and disclosures required by generally accepted accounting principles
for complete financial statements. 
 
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                          AMERICAN LAWYER MEDIA, INC.
 
             NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
 
                                 MARCH 31, 1998
 
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

    For further information, reference is made to the consolidated financial 
statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1997 and the footnotes 
related thereto included in the Company's 1997 Annual Report on Form 10-K 
from which the December 31, 1997 balances presented herein have been derived. 
The results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 1998 are not 
necessarily indicative of the results of operations for the full year.
 
USE OF ESTIMATES
 
    The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and
disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial
statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the
reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
 
CONCENTRATIONS OF CREDIT RISK
 
    The Company's financial instruments that are exposed to concentration of 
credit risk consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents and trade accounts 
receivable. The Company believes it is not exposed to any significant credit 
risk related to cash and cash equivalents. Concentrations of credit risk with 
respect to trade accounts receivable are, except for amounts due from legal 
advertising ad agents ("Legal Ad Agents"), generally limited due to the large 
number of customers comprising the Company's customer base. Such Legal Ad 
Agents do not have significant liquid net worth and, as a result, the Company 
is exposed to a certain level of credit concentration risk in this area, for 
which the Company believes it has adequately provided.
 
REVENUE RECOGNITION
 
    Periodical Advertising revenues are generated from the placement of 
display and classified advertisements, as well as legal notices, in the 
Company's publications. Advertising revenue is recognized upon release of the 
related publications.
 
    Periodical Subscription revenues are recognized on a pro rata basis as 
issues of a subscription are served.
 
    Ancillary revenues consist principally of third-party printing revenues, 
newsletter subscriptions, sales of professional books, seminar and conference 
income, income from a daily fax service of court decisions and income from 
electronic products. Printing revenue is recorded upon shipment. Book 
revenues are recognized upon shipment and are reflected net of estimated 
returns. Newsletter revenues are recognized on the same basis as subscription 
revenues. Seminar and conference revenues are recognized when the seminar or 
conference is held. Daily fax service revenue is recognized upon fulfillment 
of orders. Income from electronic products is recognized monthly as the 
service is provided. 

    Internet Service revenues consist primarily of revenues from 
subscriptions and advertising. Internet subscription income is recognized on 
a pro-rata basis over the life of a subscription, generally one year. 
Internet advertising revenues are recognized upon the release of an 
advertisement on the website.

DEFERRED SUBSCRIPTION INCOME

    Deferred subscription income results from advance payments or orders for 
subscriptions received from subscribers and is amortized on a straight-line 
basis over the life of the subscription as issues are served. Subscription 
receivables of $2,360,100 and $1,772,000 are included in accounts receivable 
in the accompanying consolidated March 31, 1998 and December 31, 1997 balance 
sheets, respectively.

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                          AMERICAN LAWYER MEDIA, INC.

             NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

                                 MARCH 31, 1998

2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
ADVERTISING AND PROMOTION COSTS

    Advertising and promotion expenditures, which totaled approximately 
$1,314,200 for the three months ended March 31, 1998, are expensed as the 
related advertisements or campaigns are released.
 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
 
    The Company considers time deposits and certificates of deposit with
original maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents.
 
INVENTORIES
 
    Inventories consist principally of paper and related binding materials
utilized by the Company and its outside printers and professional books
published and sold by the Company. Inventories are stated at the lower of cost,
as determined by the average cost method, or market.
 
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
 
    Property, plant and equipment is stated at cost, with the exception of 
fixed assets acquired as part of the acquisition on August 27, 1997, 
effective as of August 1, 1997, of substantially all of the 
publishing-related assets and assumption of certain of the liabilities of 
American Lawyer Media, L.P. by the Company (the "ALM Acquisition") and the 
acquisition on December 22, 1997 of all of the issued and outstanding capital 
stock of NLP (the "NLP Acquisition"), which are stated at approximate fair 
market value as of the date of the acquisitions. Significant improvements are 
capitalized, while expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged to 
expense as incurred. Depreciation is calculated using the straight-line 
method over the estimated remaining useful lives of the assets acquired as 
part of the ALM Acquisition and the NLP Acquisition. Assets purchased after 
the ALM Acquisition and the NLP Acquisition are depreciated using the 
straight-line method over the following estimated useful lives:

         Buildings....................................    25 years
         Furniture, machinery and equipment...........   5-9 years
         Computer equipment and software..............   3-6 years

    Leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of the remaining 
lease term or the estimated useful life.

GOODWILL
 
    Goodwill represents the excess of purchase price over the fair value of net
assets acquired. It is stated at cost less accumulated amortization and is
amortized on a straight-line basis over a fifteen-year useful life. The Company
periodically assesses the recoverability of goodwill by determining whether the
amortization of goodwill over its estimated remaining life can be recovered
through projected undiscounted future consolidated operating cash flows.
 
INTANGIBLE ASSETS
 
    Intangible assets represent advertiser commitments, trademarks, customer and
subscriber lists and non-compete agreements. They are stated at cost less
accumulated amortization and are amortized on a straight-line basis over a
weighted average useful life of fifteen years.

INCOME TAXES

    Deferred income taxes are provided for the temporary differences between 
the financial reporting and the tax basis of the Company's assets and 
liabilities and principally consist of nondeductible goodwill and identified 
intangibles relating to NLP, accelerated depreciation, allowance for doubtful 
accounts, certain accrued liabilties not currently deductible for tax 
purposes and net operating loss carryforwards.

REPORTING COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

    Effective with fiscal years beginning after December 15, 1997, companies 
are required to adopt the Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) 
No. 130 "Reporting Comprehensive Income." The Statement establishes standards 
for the reporting and display of comprehensive income and its components in a 
full set of general-purpose financial statements. Comprehensive income 
includes net income and other comprehensive income, which comprises certain 
specific items reported directly in stockholder's equity. Other comprehensive 
income comprises items such as unrealized gains and losses on debt and equity 
securities classified as available-for-sale securities, minimum pension 
liability adjustments, and foreign currency translation adjustments. Since 
the Company does not currently have any of these other comprehensive income 
items, the Company's comprehensive income equals its net income. Therefore, 
SFAS No. 130 has no impact on the way the Company reports or has reported its 
financial statements.

 
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                          AMERICAN LAWYER MEDIA, INC.

             NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

                                 MARCH 31, 1998

3. DEBT

    On December 22, 1997, the Company issued $175,000,000 of 9.75% senior 
notes ("Senior Notes") due December 15, 2007. The Senior Notes accrue 
interest at 9.75% which is payable in cash semi-annually on June 15 and 
December 15 (beginning June 15, 1998). The Senior Notes are fully and 
unconditionally guaranteed on a joint and several and senior unsecured basis 
by each of the Company's existing and future subsidiaries. The Senior Notes 
may be redeemed at any time by the Company, in whole or in part, at various 
redemption prices that includes accrued and unpaid interest as well as any 
existing liquidating damages. The Senior Notes contain certain covenants 
that, among other things, limit the incurrence of additional indebtedness by 
the Company and its subsidiaries, the payment of dividends and other 
restricted payments by the Company and its subsidiaries, asset sales, 
transactions with affiliates, the incurrence of liens, and mergers and 
consolidations. Financing costs associated with this debt have been 
capitalized and are being amortized over the term of the Senior Notes. 
Amortization of deferred financing costs is recorded as interest expense in 
the accompanying consolidated statement of operations. Assuming there is no 
redemption of the Senior Notes prior to maturity, the entire principal will 
be payable on December 15, 2007.  

    On March 25, 1998, Holdings and the Company (as the "Borrower") entered 
into a credit agreement with various banks that established a combined 
revolving loan commitment in the initial principal amount of $40,000,000 (the 
"Revolving Credit Facility"). Financing costs associated with the Revolving 
Credit Facility have been capitalized and are being amortized over the term 
of the agreement. The Revolving Credit Facility is guaranteed by Holdings and 
by all subsidiaries of the Company. In addition, the Revolving Credit 
Facility is secured by a first priority security interest in substantially 
all of the properties and assets of the Company and its domestic 
subsidiaries, including a pledge of the equity securities of such 
subsidiaries, and a pledge by Holdings of all of the stock of the Company. 
The Revolving Credit Facility bears interest at a fluctuating rate determined 
by reference to (i) the Base Rate (as defined in the Revolving Credit 
Facility) plus a margin ranging from .25% to 1.5%, or (ii) the Eurodollar 
Rate (as defined in the Revolving Credit Facility) plus a margin ranging from 
1.25% to 2.5%, as the case may be. The applicable margin is based on the 
Company's consolidated total leverage ratio. The Base Rate equals the higher 
of (a) the rate of interest publicly announced from time to time by Bank of 
America as its reference rate, or (b) the Federal funds rate plus .5%. The 
Eurodollar Rate is based on (i) the interest rate per annum at which deposits 
in U.S. Dollars are offered by Bank of America's applicable lending office to 
major banks in the offshore market in an aggregate principal amount 
approximately equal to the amount of the loan made to the Company, and (ii) 
the maximum reserve percentage in effect under regulations issued from time 
to time by the Federal Reserve Board. The Company is also required to pay 
customary fees with respect to the Revolving Credit Facility, including an 
up-front arrangement fee, annual administrative agency fees, and commitment 
fees on the unused portion of the Revolving Credit Facility. The Revolving 
Credit Facility includes both affirmative and negative covenants that include 
meeting certain financial ratios. As of March 31, 1998, there was no debt 
outstanding under the Revolving Credit Facility.


4. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

    On April 22, 1998, effective as of April 1, 1998, the Company consummated 
the acquisition of substantially all of the legal publishing-related assets 
and assumed certain liabilities of Legal Communications, Ltd ("LCL") for an 
aggregate purchase price of approximately $20 million. LCL is a publisher of 
regional legal publications. For advisory services rendered to the Company in 
connection with the LCL

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                          AMERICAN LAWYER MEDIA, INC.
 
             NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
 
                                 MARCH 31, 1998
 
4. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS (CONTINUED)

Acquisition, the Company paid WP Management Partners, LLC ("WPMP"), an 
affiliate of Holdings, a fee of 1% of the purchase price of the LCL 
Acquisition.

    On April 14, 1998, Holdings contributed an aggregate of $15,000,000 to the
equity capital of the Company. The proceeds of the equity contribution are
intended to be used to fund acquisitions and to provide capital for aggressive
growth.
 
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                          AMERICAN LAWYER MEDIA, L.P.
 
                                 BALANCE SHEET
 
                                 MARCH 31, 1997
                                 (IN THOUSANDS)
 
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                                                ASSETS
 
CURRENT ASSETS:
  Cash and cash equivalents...........................................................................  $      456
  Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $1,508...............................       6,305
  Inventories, net....................................................................................         411
  Other current assets................................................................................         705
                                                                                                        ----------
      Total current assets............................................................................       7,877
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization of $6,811.............       4,773
INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net of accumulated amortization of $20,196.........................................       4,958
GOODWILL, net of accumulated amortization of $236.....................................................         977
OTHER ASSETS..........................................................................................         123
                                                                                                        ----------
      Total assets....................................................................................  $   18,708
                                                                                                        ----------
                                                                                                        ----------
 
                     LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' ACCUMULATED DEFICIT
 
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
  Accounts payable....................................................................................  $    1,132
  Accrued expenses....................................................................................       3,919
  Deferred income (including deferred subscription income of $7,229)..................................       7,840
                                                                                                        ----------
      Total current liabilities.......................................................................      12,891
                                                                                                        ----------
DUE TO GENERAL PARTNER................................................................................      32,790
                                                                                                        ----------
OTHER NONCURRENT LIABILITIES..........................................................................       1,035
                                                                                                        ----------
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

PARTNERS' ACCUMULATED DEFICIT.........................................................................     (28,008)
                                                                                                        ----------
      Total liabilities and partners' accumulated deficit.............................................  $   18,708
                                                                                                        ----------
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</TABLE>
 
  The accompanying notes to financial statements are an integral part of this
                                 balance sheet.
 
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                          AMERICAN LAWYER MEDIA, L.P.
 
                            STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
 
                   FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 1997
 
                                 (IN THOUSANDS)
 
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<CAPTION>
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NET REVENUES:
  Periodicals
    Advertising........................................................................................  $   7,345
    Subscription.......................................................................................      2,716
  Ancillary Products and Services......................................................................      1,826
  Internet Services....................................................................................      1,052
                                                                                                         ---------
      Total net revenues...............................................................................     12,939
                                                                                                         ---------
OPERATING EXPENSES:
  Editorial............................................................................................      1,707
  Production and Distribution..........................................................................      2,920
  Selling..............................................................................................      1,888
  General and Administrative...........................................................................      4,232
  Internet Services....................................................................................      2,690
  Depreciation and Amortization........................................................................        634
                                                                                                         ---------
      Total operating expenses.........................................................................     14,071
                                                                                                         ---------
      Operating loss...................................................................................     (1,132)
INTEREST EXPENSE, net..................................................................................       (576)
                                                                                                         ---------
      Net Loss.........................................................................................  $  (1,708)
                                                                                                         ---------
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</TABLE>
 
  The accompanying notes to financial statements are an integral part of this
                                   statement.
 
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                          AMERICAN LAWYER MEDIA, L.P.
 
                   STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN PARTNERS' CAPITAL
                            AND ACCUMULATED DEFICIT
 
                   FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 1997
 
                                 (IN THOUSANDS)
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                                       PARTNERS'
                                                                             CONTRIBUTED      NET     ACCUMULATED
                                                                               CAPITAL      LOSSES      DEFICIT
                                                                             -----------  ----------  ------------
<S>                                                                          <C>          <C>         <C>
BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 1996...............................................   $  31,677   $  (57,977)  $  (26,300)
  Net loss.................................................................      --           (1,708)      (1,708)
                                                                             -----------  ----------  ------------
BALANCE AT MARCH 31, 1997..................................................   $  31,677   $  (59,685)  $  (28,008)
                                                                             -----------  ----------  ------------
                                                                             -----------  ----------  ------------
</TABLE>
 
  The accompanying notes to financial statements are an integral part of this
                                  statement.
 
                                      14
<PAGE>
                          AMERICAN LAWYER MEDIA, L.P.
 
                            STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
 
                   FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 1997
 
                                 (IN THOUSANDS)
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                                            1997
                                                                                                          ---------
<S>                                                                                                       <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net loss................................................................................................  $  (1,708)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
  Depreciation and amortization.........................................................................        634
  Allowance for doubtful accounts.......................................................................        152
  Decrease (increase) in
    Accounts receivable and due from affiliate..........................................................      1,020
    Inventories.........................................................................................        109
    Other current assets................................................................................       (169)
    Other assets........................................................................................        (23)
  Increase (decrease) in
    Accounts payable....................................................................................       (749)
    Accrued expenses....................................................................................     (1,249)
    Deferred income.....................................................................................       (168)
    Other liabilities...................................................................................      1,035
                                                                                                          ---------
      Total adjustments.................................................................................        592
                                                                                                          ---------
      Net cash used in operating activities.............................................................     (1,116)
                                                                                                          ---------
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
  Capital expenditures..................................................................................       (583)
                                                                                                          ---------
      Net cash used in investing activities.............................................................       (583)
                                                                                                          ---------
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Net borrowings from general partner.....................................................................      2,065
                                                                                                          ---------
      Net cash provided by financing activities.........................................................      2,065
                                                                                                          ---------
      Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents..............................................        366
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period..........................................................         90
                                                                                                          ---------
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period................................................................  $     456
                                                                                                          ---------
                                                                                                          ---------



</TABLE>
 
  The accompanying notes to financial statements are an integral part of this
                                   statement.
 
                                      15
<PAGE>
                          AMERICAN LAWYER MEDIA, L.P.
 
                         NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
                                 MARCH 31, 1997
 
1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
 
PRINCIPLES OF PRESENTATION
 
    The unaudited financial statements for the three months ended March 31, 
1997 have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and 
include, in the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting only of 
normal recurring accruals) necessary for a fair presentation of the results 
of operations for such periods. They do not, however, include all of the 
information and disclosures required by generally accepted accounting 
principles for complete financial statements. For further information, 
reference is made to the financial statements for the fiscal year ended 
December 31, 1996 and the footnotes related thereto included in American 
Lawyer Media, Inc.'s 1997 Annual Report on Form 10-K. The results of 
operations for the three months ended March 31, 1997 are not necessarily 
indicative of the results of operations for the full year.
 
REVENUE RECOGNITION
 
    Periodical Advertising revenues are generated from the placement of 
display and classified advertisements, as well as legal notices, in the 
Company's publications. Advertising revenue is recognized upon release of the 
related publications.
 
    Periodical Subscription revenues are recognized on a pro rata basis as 
issues of a subscription are served.
 
    Ancillary revenues consist principally of third-party printing services, 
newsletter subscriptions, sales of professional books, seminar income, and a 
daily fax service of court decisions. Printing revenue is recognized upon 
shipment. Book revenues are recognized upon shipment and are reflected net of 
estimated returns. Newsletter revenues are recognized on the same basis as 
subscription revenues. Seminar revenues are recognized when the seminar is 
held. The daily fax service revenue is recognized upon fulfillment of orders. 

    Internet Service revenues consist primarily of revenues from 
subscriptions and advertising. Internet subscription income is recognized on 
a pro-rata basis over the life of a subscription, generally one year. 
Internet advertising revenues are recognized upon the release of an 
advertisement on the website.
 
DEFERRED SUBSCRIPTION INCOME
 
    Deferred subscription income results from advance payments or orders for
magazine subscriptions received from subscribers. Subscription receivables of
$1,064,100 are included in accounts receivable in the accompanying balance
sheet.
 
CIRCULATION PROMOTION (SUBSCRIPTION DIRECT MAIL) COSTS
 
    Circulation promotion costs are charged to expense upon the release of the
campaign.
 
USE OF ESTIMATES
 
    The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and
disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial
statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the
reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
 
                                      16
<PAGE>
                          AMERICAN LAWYER MEDIA, L.P.
 
                   NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
 
                                 MARCH 31, 1997
 
1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
 
    The Company considers time deposits and certificates of deposit with
original maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents.
 
INVENTORIES
 
    Inventories consist principally of paper utilized by the Company and its
outside printers and professional books published and sold by the Company.
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market.
 
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
 
    Property, plant and equipment is stated at cost. Significant improvements
are capitalized, while expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged to
expense as incurred. Depreciation is calculated using the straight-line method
over the estimated useful lives of the assets as follows:
 
<TABLE>
<S>                                                                                 <C>
Machinery and equipment...........................................................  5 years
Buildings.........................................................................  25 years
Furniture and fixtures............................................................  5 years
Computer equipment and software...................................................  3-5 years
</TABLE>
 
    Leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of the remaining lease
term or the estimated useful life. The cost and accumulated depreciation of
property sold or retired are removed from the accounts upon disposition.
 
INTANGIBLES AND GOODWILL
 
    Intangible assets, consisting primarily of noncompete agreements and
subscription lists, are valued at the appraised market value of the assets at
the date of acquisition, net of accumulated amortization. Intangibles are
amortized over the expected useful lives of the respective assets, ranging from
two to thirteen years. Goodwill represents the excess of purchase price over the
fair value of net assets acquired, less accumulated amortization. Goodwill is
being amortized on a straight-line basis over 40 years.
 
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
 
    Included in accounts payable are $696,000 of bank overdrafts as of March 31,
1997.

2. INCOME TAXES

    No provision has been made in the accompanying statement of operations 
for income taxes since, pursuant to provisions of the Internal Revenue Code, 
the net loss appearing on the accompanying statement of operations is 
reportable by each of the partners on their individual tax returns.

3. DUE TO GENERAL PARTNER

    Due to General Partner consists of borrowings from WCI/AMLAW Inc. and
interest accrued thereon. The borrowings bear interest at 1% under prime and do
not have a stated maturity date. This amount has been included in long-term
liabilities in the accompanying balance sheet since the amount is not intended
to be repaid within the next year.
 
                                      17
<PAGE>
                     NATIONAL LAW PUBLISHING COMPANY, INC.
 
                           CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
 
                                 MARCH 31, 1997
 
                     (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
 
<TABLE>
<S>                                                                                 <C>
                                           ASSETS                                      1997
                                                                                    ---------
CURRENT ASSETS:
  Cash and cash equivalents                                                         $     286
  Accounts receivable, net of allowances for doubtful accounts and sales returns
    of $717.......................................................................      7,248
  Inventories, net................................................................        872
  Deferred income taxes...........................................................      3,643
  Other current assets............................................................        577
                                                                                    ---------
      Total current assets........................................................     12,626
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization 
  of $1,871.......................................................................      2,633
INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net of accumulated amortization of $9,332......................    127,325
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES.............................................................        577
OTHER ASSETS......................................................................      1,572
                                                                                    ---------
      Total assets................................................................  $ 144,733
                                                                                    ---------
                                                                                    ---------
                            LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
  Accounts payable................................................................  $   1,722
  Accrued expenses................................................................      2,909
  Deferred income (including deferred subscription income of $9,068)..............     10,016
                                                                                    ---------
      Total current liabilities...................................................     14,647
                                                                                    ---------
LONG-TERM DEBT....................................................................     66,200
                                                                                    ---------
OTHER NONCURRENT LIABILITIES......................................................      1,596
                                                                                    ---------
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
  Common stock, $.01 par value; 125,000 shares authorized; 89,609 shares issued
    and outstanding...............................................................          1
  Paid-in capital.................................................................     66,165
  Accumulated (deficit)...........................................................     (3,876)
                                                                                    ---------
        Total stockholders' equity................................................     62,290
                                                                                    ---------
        Total liabilities and stockholders' equity................................  $ 144,733
                                                                                    ---------
                                                                                    ---------
</TABLE>
 
       The accompanying notes are an integral part of this balance sheet
 
                                      18
<PAGE>
                     NATIONAL LAW PUBLISHING COMPANY, INC.
 
                      CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
 
                   FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 1997
 
                                 (IN THOUSANDS)
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
REVENUES:                                                                               1997
                                                                                     ---------
<S>                                                                                  <C>
  Periodicals......................................................................
    Advertising....................................................................  $   6,349
    Subscription...................................................................      2,314
  Ancillary products and services..................................................      2,861
  Internet services................................................................        271
                                                                                     ---------
        Total net revenues.........................................................     11,795
                                                                                     ---------
OPERATING EXPENSES:
  Editorial........................................................................      1,420
  Production and distribution......................................................      2,267
  Selling..........................................................................      2,120
  General and administrative.......................................................      2,431
  Internet services................................................................        411
  Depreciation and amortization....................................................      1,890
                                                                                     ---------
        Total operating costs and expenses.........................................     10,539
                                                                                     ---------
        Operating income...........................................................      1,256
INTEREST EXPENSE, NET..............................................................     (1,378)
                                                                                     ---------
        Loss before income taxes...................................................       (122)
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES.........................................................       (754)
                                                                                     ---------
        Net loss...................................................................  $    (876)
                                                                                     ---------
                                                                                     ---------
</TABLE>
 
         The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement
 
                                      19
<PAGE>
                     NATIONAL LAW PUBLISHING COMPANY, INC.
 
                 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
 
                   FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 1997
 
                                 (IN THOUSANDS)
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                            COMMON       PAID-IN    ACCUMULATED    TREASURY
                                                             STOCK       CAPITAL     (DEFICIT)       STOCK       TOTAL
                                                          -----------  -----------  ------------  -----------  ---------
<S>                                                       <C>          <C>          <C>           <C>          <C>
BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 1996............................   $       1    $  66,165    $   (3,000)   $  --       $  63,166
  Net loss..............................................      --           --              (876)      --            (876)
                                                          -----------  -----------  ------------  -----------  ---------
BALANCE AT MARCH 31, 1997...............................   $       1    $  66,165    $   (3,876)   $  --       $  62,290
                                                          -----------  -----------  ------------  -----------  ---------
                                                          -----------  -----------  ------------  -----------  ---------
</TABLE>
 
         The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement
 
                                      20
<PAGE>
                     NATIONAL LAW PUBLISHING COMPANY, INC.
 
                      CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
 
                   FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 1997
 
                                 (IN THOUSANDS)
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:                                                   1997
                                                                                     ---------
<S>                                                                                 <C>
  Net loss........................................................................   $  (876)
  Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities--
    Depreciation and amortization.................................................     1,890
    Decrease in deferred income taxes.............................................       650
    Changes in operating assets and liabilities--.................................      
      Decrease in accounts receivable.............................................       140
      (Increase) in inventories...................................................       (36)
      Decrease in prepaid expenses and other current assets.......................       201
      (Increase) in other assets..................................................       (11)
      Increase in accounts payable and accrued expenses...........................     1,115
      Increase in deferred income.................................................       868
      Increase in other noncurrent liabilities....................................        25
                                                                                     ---------
        Net cash provided by operating activities.................................     3,966
                                                                                     ---------
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
  Additions to furniture, equipment and leasehold improvements....................      (168)
                                                                                     ---------
        Net cash used in investing activities.....................................      (168)
                                                                                     ---------
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
  Repayments of debt..............................................................    (4,100)
                                                                                     ---------
        Net cash used in financing activities.....................................    (4,100)
                                                                                     ---------
        Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents.................................      (302)
 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period....................................       588
                                                                                     ---------
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period..........................................   $   286
                                                                                     ---------
                                                                                     ---------
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
  Cash paid during the period for--
    Interest......................................................................   $   536
                                                                                     ---------
    Income taxes..................................................................   $    --
                                                                                     ---------
</TABLE>
 
         The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement
 
                                      21
<PAGE>
                     NATIONAL LAW PUBLISHING COMPANY, INC.
 
                   NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
                                 MARCH 31, 1997
 
1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
 
PRINCIPLES OF PRESENTATION
 
    The unaudited financial statements for the three months ended March 31, 
1997 have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and 
include, in the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting only of 
normal recurring accruals) necessary for a fair presentation of the results 
of operations for such periods. They do not, however, include all of the 
information and disclosures required by generally accepted accounting 
principles for complete financial statements. For further information, 
reference is made to the financial statements for the fiscal year ended 
December 31, 1996 and the footnotes related thereto included in American 
Lawyer Media, Inc.'s 1997 Annual Report on Form 10-K. The results of 
operations for the three months ended March 31, 1997 are not necessarily 
indicative of the results of operations for the full year.
 
USE OF ESTIMATES
 
    The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and
disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial
statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the
reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
 
CONCENTRATIONS OF CREDIT RISK
 
    National Law Publishing Company, Inc.'s ("NLP's") financial instruments 
that are exposed to concentration of credit risk consist primarily of cash 
and cash equivalents and trade accounts receivable. NLP believes it is not 
exposed to any significant credit risk related to cash and cash equivalents. 
Concentrations of credit risk with respect to trade accounts receivables are, 
except for amounts due from legal advertising ad agents ("Legal Ad Agents"), 
generally limited due to the large number of customers comprising NLP's 
customer base. Such Legal Ad Agents do not have significant liquid net worth 
and, as a result, NLP is exposed to a certain level of credit concentration 
risk in this area, for which NLP believes it has adequately provided.

REVENUE RECOGNITION

    Periodical Advertising revenues are generated from the placement of 
display and classified advertisements, as well as legal notices, in NLP's 
publications. Advertising revenue is recognized upon release of the related 
publications.
 
    Periodical Subscription revenues are recognized on a pro rata basis as 
issues of a subscription are served.
 
    Ancillary revenues consist principally of newsletter subscriptions, sales 
of professional books, seminar income and income from electronic products. 
Book revenues are recognized upon shipment and are reflected net of estimated 
returns. Newsletter revenues are recognized on the same basis as subscription 
revenues. Seminar revenues are recognized when the seminar is held. Income 
from electronic products is recognized monthly as the service is provided.

    Internet Service revenues consist primarily of revenues from subscriptions 
and advertising. Internet subscription income is recognized on 
a pro-rata basis over the life of a subscription, generally one year. 
Internet advertising revenues are recognized upon the release of an 
advertisement on the website.

DEFERRED SUBSCRIPTION INCOME

    Deferred subscription income results from advance payments or orders for
subscriptions received from subscribers and is amortized on a straight-line
basis over the life of the subscription as issues are
 
                                      22
<PAGE>
                     NATIONAL LAW PUBLISHING COMPANY, INC.
 
             NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
 
                                 MARCH 31, 1997
 
1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) 

served. Subscription receivables of approximately $1,599,000 are included in 
accounts receivable in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet.
 
EXPENSE RECOGNITION
 
    ADVERTISING AND PROMOTION COSTS--  Advertising expenditures are expensed 
when the particular advertisement is released. The Company capitalizes direct 
response promotion costs. At March 31, 1997 approximately $1,407,000 of 
direct response promotional costs was recorded in other assets on the 
accompanying consolidated balance sheet. Advertising expense was 
approximately $819,000 for the three months ended March 31, 1997. The 
amortization of direct response promotion expenditures is included in selling 
expense in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations.
 
    EDITORIAL COSTS--  All editorial costs are expensed as incurred.
 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
 
    NLP considers time deposits and certificates of deposit with original 
maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents.
 
INVENTORIES
 
    Inventories consist principally of professional books published and sold 
by NLP and related binding materials utilized. Inventories are stated at the 
lower of cost, as determined by the average cost method, or market.
 
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
 
    Furniture, equipment and leasehold improvements are stated at cost less
accumulated depreciation and amortization. Furniture, equipment and purchased
software are depreciated on a straight-line basis over their respective
estimated useful lives. Repairs and maintenance are charged to expense as
incurred. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the lives of the
improvements or the term of the related lease, whichever is shorter.
 
INTANGIBLE ASSETS
 
    Intangible assets include deferred financing costs with the amortization
and/or write-off of such costs classified as part of amortization expense.
Goodwill represents the excess of purchase price over the fair value of net
assets acquired.
 
                                      23
<PAGE>
                     NATIONAL LAW PUBLISHING COMPANY, INC.
 
             NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
 
                                 MARCH 31, 1997
 
2. LONG-TERM DEBT

     On December 1, 1995, NLP entered into a revolving credit facility 
agreement (the "Credit Agreement") with the First National Bank of Boston 
(the "Bank"), as a lender and as an agent for other lenders, under which NLP 
Acquisition Co., Inc. ("NAI") borrowed $15,674,061 and The New York Law 
Publishing Company ("NYLP") borrowed $55,225,939 (aggregating $70,900,000) in 
connection with Boston Ventures' acquisition of NLP. Upon NAI's merger into 
NLP, NYLP assumed the $15,674,061 of Bank debt, in the form of a dividend 
from NYLP to NLP. NLP's borrowing capacity under the Credit Agreement, 
including cash loans and standby letters of credit of up to $6.0 million, is 
$74.0 million at March 31, 1997, and decreases semi-annually to $70.5 million 
on December 30, 1997. As of March 31, 1997, $66.2 million was outstanding 
under the Credit Agreement.

                                      24
<PAGE>
                     NATIONAL LAW PUBLISHING COMPANY, INC.
 
             NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
 
                                 MARCH 31, 1997
 
2. LONG-TERM DEBT (CONTINUED)
 
    The Credit Agreement requires, among other things, that NLP maintain
certain minimum levels of consolidated operating cash flow and certain
prescribed ratios of consolidated funded debt to consolidated operating cash
flows, consolidated operating cash flow to interest expense and consolidated
adjusted operating cash flow to consolidated fixed charges, as defined. The
Credit Agreement contains other restrictive covenants, including limitations on
indebtedness, investments and acquisitions, the disposition of assets,
transactions with affiliates and distributions to stockholders.
 
 
                                      25
<PAGE>

ITEM 2.  MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
         OF OPERATIONS.

         THE FOLLOWING DISCUSSION SHOULD BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE
"SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA" AND THE HISTORICAL CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
OF THE COMPANY, INCLUDING THE NOTES THERETO, INCLUDED ELSEWHERE IN THIS FORM
10-Q.

OVERVIEW

         In August 1997, the Investors, through ALM (as defined in the 
American Lawyer Media, Inc. Amendment No. 1 to Form S-4 Registration 
Statement (File No. 333-50117) ("Amendment No. 1")), consummated the ALM 
Acquisition, and in December 1997, ALM consummated the NLP Acquisition. The 
ALM Acquisition and NLP Acquisition (the "Acquisitions") have been accounted 
for using the purchase method of accounting. The results of operations of Old 
ALM have been included in the financial statements of the Company since 
August 1, 1997, the effective date of the ALM Acquisition, and the results 
of operations of NLP have been included in the financial statements of the 
Company since December 22, 1997, the closing date of the NLP Acquisition. As 
a result, the Acquisitions will prospectively affect the Company's results of 
operations in certain significant respects. In connection with the ALM 
Acquisition, the purchase price was $63.0 million and the excess of the 
purchase price over the book value of net tangible assets acquired was $67.7 
million. The aggregate purchase price for the NLP Acquisition was $203.2 
million, and the excess of the purchase price over the book value of net 
tangible assets acquired was $257.6 million. The excess purchase price of 
both Acquisitions has been allocated to the tangible and intangible assets 
acquired by the Company based upon their respective fair values as of the 
applicable acquisition date.

FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 1998 COMPARED TO THE THREE MONTHS ENDED
MARCH 31, 1997

REVENUE RECOGNITION

    Periodical Advertising revenues are generated from the placement of 
display and classified advertisements, as well as legal notices, in the 
Company's publications. Advertising revenue is recognized upon release of the 
related publications.

    Periodical Subscription revenues are recognized on a pro rata basis as 
issues of a subscription are served.

    Ancillary revenues consist principally of third-party printing revenues, 
newsletter subscriptions, sales of professional books, seminar and conference 
income, income from a daily fax service of court decisions and income from 
electronic products. Printing revenue is recognized upon shipment. Book 
revenues are recognized upon shipment and are reflected net of estimated 
returns. Newsletter revenues are recognized on the same basis as subscription 
revenues. Seminar and conference revenues are recognized when the seminar or 
conference is held. Daily fax service revenue is recognized upon fulfillment 
of orders. Income from electronic products is recognized monthly as the 
service is provided.

    Internet Service revenues consist primarily of revenues from 
subscriptions and advertising. Internet subscription income is recognized on 
a pro-rata basis over the life of a subscription, generally one year. 
Internet advertising revenues are recognized upon the release of an 
advertisement on the website.

                                        26


<PAGE>

     The following discussion compares the financial results of the Company for
the quarter ended March 31, 1998 to financial information for the quarter ended
March 31, 1997 which was derived from the combination of Old ALM and NLP.  As a
result, the financial information for the combined quarter ended March 31, 1997
has not been prepared on a basis in conformity with GAAP. The following table
presents the calculation for such combined period and for the quarter ended
March 31, 1998 (in thousands):


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                   |    AMERICAN LAWYER 
                                               OLD ALM        NLP       COMBINED   |      MEDIA, INC.
                                              ----------   ---------   ----------  |  ---------------------
                                                      FOR THE QUARTER ENDED        |  FOR THE QUARTER ENDED
                                                          MARCH 31, 1997           |      MARCH 31, 1998
                                              -----------------------------------  |  ---------------------
<S>                                            <C>         <C>         <C>         |       <C>
                                                                                   |
OPERATING DATA:                                                                    |
Revenues:                                                                          |
Periodicals                                                                        |
  Advertising...............................    7,345         6,349      13,694    |         14,954
  Subscription..............................    2,716         2,314       5,030    |          5,140
Ancillary Products and Services.............    1,826         2,861       4,687    |          5,628
Internet Services...........................    1,052           271       1,323    |            654
                                              -------       -------     -------    |        -------
  Total revenues............................   12,939        11,795      24,734    |         26,376
                                              -------       -------     -------    |        -------
Operating Costs and Expenses:                                                      |    
Editorial...................................    1,707         1,420       3,127    |          3,361
Production and Distribution.................    2,920         2,267       5,187    |          5,472
Selling.....................................    1,888         2,120       4,008    |          4,250
General and Administrative..................    4,232         2,431       6,663    |          7,101
Internet Services...........................    2,690           411       3,101    |          1,110
Depreciation and Amortization...............      634         1,890       2,524    |          5,946
                                              -------       -------     -------    |        -------
       Total Operating Costs and Expenses      14,071        10,539      24,610    |         27,240
                                              -------       -------     -------    |        -------
       Operating income/(loss)..............   (1,132)        1,256         124    |           (864)
                                              =======       =======     =======    |        =======
</TABLE>

     OVERVIEW.  Net revenues increased by $1.6 million, or 6.6% from $24.7 
million for the quarter ended March 31, 1997 to $26.4 million for the quarter 
ended March 31, 1998.  Total operating costs and expenses increased $2.6 
million, or 10.7%, from $24.6 million for the quarter ended March 31, 1997 to 
$27.2 million for the quarter ended March 31, 1998 due to a $3.4 million 
increase in depreciation and amortization resulting from the ALM and NLP 
acquisitions.  As a result, operating income decreased $1.0 million, from an 
operating income of $0.1 million for the quarter ended March 31, 1997 to an 
operating loss of $0.9 million for the quarter ended March 31, 1998, while 
EBITDA increased $2.4  million, or 91.9%, from $2.6 million for the quarter 
ended March 31, 1997 to $5.1 million for the quarter ended March 31, 1998. 
Internet Services revenues decreased $0.7 million, or 50.6% , from $1.3 
million for the quarter ended March 31, 1997 to $0.7  million for the quarter 
ended March 31, 1998.  Internet Services expenses decreased $2.0 million, or 
64.2%, from $3.1 million for the quarter ended March 31, 1997 to $1.1 million 
for the quarter ended March 31, 1998.  Accordingly, excluding the net 
operating loss from Internet Services, operating income decreased $2.3 
million or 116.8% from $2.0 million operating income for the quarter ended 
March 31, 1997 to a $0.3 million loss for the period ended  March 31, 1998, 
while EBITDA increased $1.1 million, or 25.1%, from $4.4 million to $5.5 
million over the same periods.

     REVENUES.  Advertising revenues increased $1.3 million, or 9.2 %, from
$13.7 million for the quarter ended March 31, 1997 to $15.0 million for the
quarter ended March 31, 1998.  This increase was due principally to an increase
in advertising rates as well as an overall increase in advertising pages.

     Subscription revenues increased $0.1 million, or 2.2%, from $5.0 million
for the quarter ending March 31, 1997 to $5.1 million for the quarter ended
March 31, 1998.  Increases in subscription rates at all publications were
partially offset by slight decreases in paid circulation.

     Revenues from ancillary products and services increased $0.9 million, or
20.1%, from $4.7 million for the quarter ended March 31, 1997 to $5.6 million
for the quarter ended March 31, 1998. Revenues from two seminars held in the 
first quarter of 1998 were recorded while no seminars were recorded in the 
first quarter of 1997. In addition, a portion of the book sales historically 
recorded in the fourth quarter, were shipped and included in the first 
quarter results of 1998.

     Revenues from Internet Services decreased $0.7 million, or 50.6%, from $1.3
million for the quarter ended March  31, 1997 to $0.7 million for the quarter
ended March 31, 1998.  This decrease is attributable primarily to the shutdown
of Counsel Connect, Old ALM's internet service.  This shutdown is part of
management's strategy to focus on internet services that will better enhance its
existing product base.  This strategy includes an increased emphasis on
advertising revenue which was 29.0% higher in the first quarter of 1998 
than the first quarter of 1997.

     OPERATING EXPENSES.  Total operating costs and expenses increased $2.6
million, or 10.7%, from $24.6 million for the quarter ended March 31, 1997 to
$27.2 million for the quarter ended March 31, 1998 due to a $3.4 million 
increase in depreciation and amortization resulting from the ALM and NLP 
acquisitions.  

     Editorial expenses increased $0.2 million, or 7.5%, from $3.1 million 
for the quarter ended March 31, 1997 to $3.4 million for the quarter 
ended March 31, 1998 as a number of vacant positions were filled.

     Production and distribution expenses increased $0.3  million, or 5.5%, from
$5.2  million for the quarter ended March 31, 1997 to $5.5  million for the
quarter ended March 31, 1998.  This increase is primarily the result of the
increased book sales recorded in the first quarter.  Higher paper usage at ALM's
printing facilities also contributed to this increase.

     Selling expenses increased $0.2 million, or 6.0%, from $4.0 million for 
the quarter ended March 31, 1997 to $4.3 million for the quarter ended March 
31, 1998.  This increase is primarily due to higher subscription promotion 
costs as well as increased commissions resulting from the increased 
advertising revenue.

     General and administrative expenses increased $0.4 million, or 6.6%, 
from $6.7 million for the quarter ended March 31, 1997 to $7.1 million for 
the quarter ended March 31, 1998.  This increase is primarily the result of 
costs associated with one-time charges and salary increases.

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     Internet Services expenses decreased $2.0 million, or 64.2%, from $3.1
million for the quarter ended March 31, 1997 to $1.1 million for the quarter
ended March 31, 1998.  This decrease is the direct result of the shutdown of
Counsel Connect.

     Depreciation and amortization expenses increased $3.4 million, or 135.6%,
from $2.5 million for the quarter ended March 31, 1997 to $5.9 million for the
quarter ended March 31, 1998.  These expenses are not comparable for the two
periods due to purchase accounting adjustments related to the ALM and NLP
acquisitions.

     OPERATING INCOME.  As a result of the above factors, operating income 
decreased $1.0 million from an operating income of $0.1 million for the 
quarter ended March 31, 1997 to an operating loss of $0.9 million for the 
quarter ended March 31, 1998, while EBITDA increased $2.4 million, or 91.9%,
from $2.6 million for the quarter ended March 31, 1997 to $5.1 million for 
the quarter ended March 31, 1998.

     CAPITAL EXPENDITURES.  Capital expenditures decreased $0.5 million, or
72.2%, from $0.8 million for the quarter ended March 31, 1997 to $0.2 million
for the quarter ended March 31, 1998 reflecting the discontinued investment in
the infrastructure of Counsel Connect.

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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

         WORKING CAPITAL. The Company has favorable cash flow characteristics 
resulting from its high level of advance payments by subscribers, low working 
capital investment, minimal capital expenditure requirements, predictable 
cost structure and high margins. Because cash receipts associated with 
subscribtions are received toward the beginning of a subscription cycle, the 
Company's periodicals business requires minimal investment in working capital.

         LIQUIDITY. For the last twelve months ended March 31, 1998, the 
Company's ratio of total indebtedness to pro forma EBITDA was approximately 
6.66 to 1 and accordingly, neither the Company nor its Restricted 
Subsidiaries would currently be able to incur additional indebtedness. For 
the purposes of the Senior Notes, the Revolving Credit Facility is a form of 
Permitted Indebtedness (as defined in the Indenture) and does not contravene 
the financial restriction regarding incurrence of additional indebtedness. 
See "Description of Notes--Certain Definitions" in Amendment No. 1. The 
Company's principal sources of funds are anticipated to be cash flows from 
operating activities, which may be supplemented by borrowings under the 
Revolving Credit Facility. See "Description of Other Indebtedness--Revolving 
Credit Facility" in Amendment No. 1. Based upon the successful implementation 
of its strategy, the Company believes that these funds will be sufficient to 
meet its current and future financial obligations, including the payment of 
principal and interest on the Senior Notes, working capital, capital 
expenditures and other obligations. No assurance can be given, however, that 
this will be the case. The Company's future operating performance and ability 
to service or refinance the Senior Notes and to repay, extend or refinance 
any credit agreements to which it is a party will be subject to future 
economic conditions and to financial, business and other factors, many of 
which are beyond the Company's control. See "Risk Factors" in Amendment No. 1.

         CAPITAL EXPENDITURES. The Company's operations are not capital 
intensive. Capital expenditures were $0.2 million for the quarter ended March 
31, 1998. Capital spending in 1998 is expected to be $3.5 million. This is 
higher than historical and expected future spending due to the anticipated 
consolidation of ALM and NLP offices in 1998.

         NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES. Net cash provided by 
operating activities was $5.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 
1998, primarily due to a net loss of $4.3 million offset by depreciation and 
amortization of $5.9 million and an accrual of $4.3 million for interest 
expense on the Senior Notes which will be paid in June 1998.

         NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES. Net cash used in investing 
activities was $11.2 million for the quarter ended March 31, 1998. In March 
1998, the Company acquired Corporate Presentations, Inc. for $10.8 million in 
cash and incurred $0.2 million of deal costs. In addition, capital 
expenditures were $0.2 million for the first quarter 1998.

         NET CASH FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES. There was no cash used by or 
provided from financing activities in the first quarter 1998.

         YEAR 2000 COMPLIANCE. The Company is in the process of modifying,
upgrading or replacing its computer software applications and systems which the
Company expects will accommodate the "Year 2000" dating changes necessary to
permit correct recording of year dates for 2000 and later years. The Company
does not expect that the cost of its Year 2000 compliance program will be
material to its financial condition or results of operations. The Company
believes that it will be able to achieve compliance by the end of 1999, and does
not currently anticipate any material disruption in its operations as the result
of any failure by the Company to be in compliance. The Company does not
currently have any information concerning the compliance status of its suppliers
and customers.

ITEM 3.  QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK.

         Not Applicable.

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                                     PART II
                                OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1.  LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.

         The Company is a party to various litigation matters incidental to the
conduct of its business. The Company does not believe that the outcome of any of
the matters in which it is currently involved will have a material adverse
effect on its financial condition or on the results of its operations.

ITEM 2.  CHANGES IN SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS.

         None.

ITEM 3.  DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES.

         None.

ITEM 4.  SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.

         None.

ITEM 5.  OTHER INFORMATION.

         None.

ITEM 6.  EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K.

         (a)      None.

         (b)      None.


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                                   SIGNATURES

         Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
Undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

         May 28, 1998                   AMERICAN LAWYER MEDIA, INC.


                                        /s/ William L. Pollak
                                        -----------------------------------
                                        William L. Pollak
                                        President and Chief Executive 
                                           Officer

                                        /s/ Anup Bagaria
                                        -----------------------------------
         May 28, 1998                   Anup Bagaria
                                        Vice President

   

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