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AI Is Old News, Get Ready for Quantum Computing
As AI settles into place in the legal field, a revolutionary—and far more disruptive—technology is already on the horizon: quantum computing.
Incorporating International Standards Into Contracts
This article provides a nonexhaustive overview of key terms that should be considered to enable businesses to effectively integrate international standards into their contractual agreements when managing AI or international trade to minimize risk, enhance transparency and build trust among the involved parties.
The Goldilocks Solution to Law Firm Growth: Large Group Liftouts Prove 'Just Right'
Group hires are having a moment, as one-off laterals often fail to attract clients while whole-firm acquisitions carry significant risks.
Crypto Exchange with Concentrated Loans in Alameda Research Reaches 8-Figure Settlement
The prior bankruptcy settlement resulted in earned users receiving 97% of their assets that were not returned, “leaving a 3% stop,” according to a source familiar with the settlement. And the latest settlement gives back that 3%.
Daniel Abebe to Become First Black Dean of Columbia Law School
In a letter announcing his arrival, Columbia University President Minouche Shafik referred to Abebe as “an impressive and experienced academic leader.”
Employers Are Calling Their Lawyers as Overtime Rule Revisions Loom
“You need to stay up to the minute on developments,” said Mark S. Goldstein, a labor and employment lawyer at Reed Smith. “We have to be able to be flexible and pivot quite quickly, with the patchwork of employment laws at the state and local level.”
Finding Your Voice: Two Prominent Litigators Discuss the Importance of Vocal Power and How It Isn't All in the Genes
Morrison & Forester’s James Brosnahan and Latham & Watkins’ Sean Berkowitz discuss how they use their voices as effective professional tools and how, yes, you likely can too.
Pro Bono Hours Ticked Upward in 2023, But Still Trail Pre-Pandemic Participation
“There were several dips in law firm pro bono engagement during and immediately after the pandemic, but that appears to be turning a corner.”
'A More Centralized Way': Am Law 100 Firm Formalizes Appellate Group
Fish & Richardson’s appellate group gives the lawyers dedicated resources to better market the practice both internally to existing clients and externally in a formal way, according to the firm.