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
July 26, 2023 | The Recorder
'No King- or Queen-Makers': Judges Debunk Myths About Judicial AppointmentsJudicial 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 MessagingCritically, 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 DisputeThis 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 SchemeThis 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 SilvermanTwo 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 ContentThe 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, TransparencyThe 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
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