NEXT
Sign in to follow

Legaltech News

The Hype Behind Harvey: How the Stealthy Startup Is Raising Industry Eyebrows

Harvey, the OpenAI-backed legal tech startup, has nabbed high-profile clients and tons of cash, along with an air of suspicion around its AI capabilities. 
12 minute read

National Law Journal

'Misses the Forest for the Trees': Barrett Knocks Thomas' Use of History

Judges should be "very, very careful" about using historical evidence in constitutional adjudication," Justice Amy Coney Barrett has said, adding that citations to favorable historical practices can be like "looking over a crowd and picking out your friends."
5 minute read

Law.com

Courts Split Over Requirement for Chapter 15 Jurisdiction In the U.S.

If a foreign debtor doesn't reside in, have a domicile or place of business in, or have property in the U.S., can the foreign representative of the debtor utilize Chapter 15 to obtain discovery to use in the foreign proceeding?
7 minute read

Law.com

Inside Track: Most Companies Try to Keep Shareholder Ire in Check. Exxon Is Blazing a Different Trail

"How can shareholders effectively hold a giant like Exxon accountable while facing legal retribution?" said Georgia Stewart, CEO of Tumelo, an investor-engagement platform.
6 minute read

New York Law Journal

Crafting Effective Strategies for Family Law Cases: What's Your ASK?

To family law practitioners to achieve the best possible outcome for their clients, cases must be meticulously prepared, anticipating every potential scenario and by crafting a compelling narrative that resonates with the court. At the heart of this preparation lies a fundamental question: "What's your ASK?"
5 minute read

New York Law Journal

False Food Labeling, Sentence Reduction, Indictment Dismissal

This column reports on several significant representative decisions from the Eastern District of New York. Judge Frederic Block denied a motion to dismiss a putative class action based on claims of false or misleading food labeling. Judge Joan M. Azrack denied a motion for a reduction in sentence. Judge Eric R. Komitee denied defendant's motion to dismiss the indictment against him.
9 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

'It's All About Building Relationships': Phila. Firm Leaders Foster Community Ties Via Investments and Service

"Part of my business generation has been tied to investments that I've made," said Cozen O'Connor executive chair and CEO Michael Heller.
5 minute read

New York Law Journal

Cannabis Law 2030: The Potential Impact of Federal Regulation on New York's Legalization of Cannabis

While it appears that New York is currently reassessing its approach to the roll out of its adult-use cannabis program, it is important to take a step back and look at movement on the national level, and how it might impact New York in the years to come.
6 minute read

New York Law Journal

Invitation Declined: Defenses Against Extradition to the United States

The arm of U.S. extradition law is long. Fortunately, practitioners have defenses at their disposal that they may raise in the requested country's courts to help either limit the scope of prosecution once extradition occurs, or to prevent it altogether.
12 minute read

International Edition

Multinationals Face Huge Fines for Supply Chain Breaches Under New EU Directive

International companies that fail to comply with the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive by 2027 could face fines as high as 5% of their worldwide turnover as well as increased compliance costs and lawsuits.
5 minute read

TRENDING STORIES

Law Pro Logo

Featured Firms

Law Offices of Gary Martin Hays & Associates, P.C.

(470) 294-1674

Law Offices of Mark E. Salomone

(857) 444-6468

Smith & Hassler

(713) 739-1250

More from ALM

More from ALM

Legal Speak is a weekly podcast that makes sense of what’s happening in the legal industry.

Resources

  • Data Management and Analytics: The Key to Success for Legal Operations

    Brought to you by DiliTrust

    Download Now

  • Small Law Firm Playbook: The Expert's Guide to Getting the Most Out of Legal Software

    Brought to you by PracticePanther

    Download Now

  • Strong & Hanni Solves Storage Woes--Learn How You Can, Too

    Brought to you by Filevine

    Download Now

  • Meeting the Requirements of California's SB 553: Workplace Violence Prevention

    Brought to you by NAVEX Global

    Download Now