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New York Law Journal

What's Next for Supreme Court Jurisprudence on Public Corruption?

With U.S. Senator Bob Menendez on trial for bribery fraud and corruption‑related offenses, any conviction will almost assuredly be followed by an appeal. This article analyzes the state of Supreme Court jurisprudence on public corruption, including the crimes of honest services fraud and extortion under color of official right. It also highlights potential trends and future legal issues that might arise in other federal public corruption cases.
8 minute read

Legaltech News

Combating Deepfakes: 4 Types of AI Watermarks And Their Unique Challenges

As deepfakes grow in tandem with generative AI technology, the need to distinguish them from non-synthetic media is also gaining traction. As a result, "watermarking" has emerged as a potentially viable way to identify synthetic content.
8 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Financial Firms Hindering Growth by Keeping In-House Lawyers Out of Strategy Meetings, Study Finds

"Today's accelerated speed of regulatory and legal change means that business leaders need to boost their ability to track market forces and lean on legal advisers to look ahead," said Raj De, a Mayer Brown partner.
3 minute read

The American Lawyer

'Committed to Talent,' Firms Strengthen LGBTQ+ Representation in Attorney Ranks

There are 223 firms reporting the number of self-identified LGBTQ+ attorneys at their firms, and a new entrant tops the list for LGBTQ+ attorney representation.
5 minute read

The American Lawyer

Amid Sluggish Growth and 'Significant Leaks' in the Pipeline, Top Firms Invest in Women Associates and Partners Alike

This year's data, from 247 firms, showed a strengthening correlation between those that had higher percentages of women associates and firms with higher percentages of women equity partners.
7 minute read

The American Lawyer

Concessions or 'More Buy-In'? Law Firm Diversity Leaders Weigh Opening Programs to All Applicants

A slew of lawsuits prompted some law firms to open diversity-focused opportunities to everyone, but diversity leaders believe specific programming is still necessary for progress.
6 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Ex-SEC Commissioners Fear Agency's AI Regulation Will Be Ham-Handed

"Let's not try to use enforcement to cause folks to pull back and not offer these services. I think that's the challenge," said Robinhood Markets legal chief Dan Gallagher, an SEC commissioner from 2011 to 2015.
6 minute read

National Law Journal

Latham Grows to Become Second Only to Covington in DC, Amid Other Changes in District

Latham's D.C. office has surpassed the size of Arnold & Porter, Morgan Lewis, Williams & Connolly, and most recently Hogan Lovells' offices in the district.
4 minute read

Law.com

Are You For Real? Dealing with the Proliferation of Deepfakes

Notwithstanding the significant threats facing companies as a result of deepfake technology, there are several things companies can do to protect themselves and their employees from becoming the victim of a deepfake scam.
6 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Execs Doubt AI Regulation Can Keep Up With the Technology's Rapid-Fire Advances

"More and more, we're seeing a gap between what outside counsel recommends and what executives are open to when it comes to AI policies and procedures," said Amy Worley, associate general counsel of Berkeley Research Group.
6 minute read

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