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Alaina Lancaster

Alaina Lancaster

Alaina Lancaster, based in San Francisco, covers disruptive trends and technologies shaping the future of law. She authors the weekly legal futurist newsletter What's Next. Contact her at [email protected]. On Twitter: @a_lancaster3

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July 26, 2023 | The Recorder

'No King- or Queen-Makers': Judges Debunk Myths About Judicial Appointments

Judicial candidates can rise to the bench without political connections, but they might need mentorship to help them get there, according to a group of Los Angeles County Superior Court judges.

By Alaina Lancaster

4 minute read

July 26, 2023 | The Recorder

Misjudging Mediators: AB 924 Might Cast Too Wide a Net

"One wonders whether the well-intentioned new law ensnares mediators without any clear purpose," writes Retired Associate Justice Halim Dhanidina of California's Second District Court of Appeal, who is now a neutral for Signature Resolution.

By Halim Dhanidina

8 minute read

July 26, 2023 | The Recorder

Reacting, Responding and Engaging With the World: Guiding Principles for DEI-Related Messaging

Critically, any messaging that a law firm sends must be part of a broader DEI strategy, according to Yusuf Zakir, Davis Wright Tremaine's chief diversity, equity, and inclusion officer.

By Yusuf Z. Zakir

10 minute read

July 25, 2023 | The Recorder

Google Files New Complaint in 'Find My Device' Patent Dispute

This suit was surfaced by Law.com Radar. Read the complaint here.

By ALM Staff

1 minute read

July 25, 2023 | The Recorder

Proposed Antitrust Class Action Claims Eyewear Conglomerate Engages in Price Fixing Scheme

This suit was surfaced by Law.com Radar. Read the complaint here.

By ALM Staff

1 minute read

July 24, 2023 | The Recorder

OpenAI Taps Latham, Morrison & Foerster in Lawsuit From Comedian Sarah Silverman

Two recently confirmed judges are set to preside over the high-profile cases against the artificial intelligence platform.

By Alaina Lancaster

2 minute read

July 24, 2023 | The Recorder

9th Circuit Clarifies When Online Marketplaces Are Liable for User-Generated Content

The 26-page ruling aligns with similar opinions from the Second, Fourth and Tenth Circuits that found so-called "contributory infringement" requires willful and specific knowledge of the violation.

By Alaina Lancaster

5 minute read

July 24, 2023 | The Recorder

How Do You Know Where Your Data Is?

Companies must be vigilant in ensuring that their data is accessible, preserved, and compliant with government regulations as this has become a significant factor in the Department of Justice's evaluation of a corporation's compliance programs, according to Charles River Associates' Rachel Berk and Frank Esposito.

By Rachel Berk and Frank Esposito

6 minute read

July 21, 2023 | Law.com

Security and Overreliance: Attorney Addresses Generative AI Concerns for Legal Industry

"Be forward-leaning, but be smart," said Danielle Benecke, the founder and global head of Baker McKenzie's machine learning practice, on adopting generative AI technology.

By Alaina Lancaster | Zack Needles

1 minute read

July 21, 2023 | The Recorder

DOJ Updates Corporate Enforcement Policy to Strengthen Corporate Accountability, Transparency

The recent updates place significant emphasis on self-disclosure, cooperation, and remediation in order to reduce the risk of hefty monetary penalties, prosecution, and reputational damage, according to Rachel Berk and Frank Esposito

By Rachel Berk and Frank Esposito

6 minute read