December 28, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer
E-Discovery Issues and AI, Part 2: Is Your Company Using AI Intelligently?Understanding the framework surrounding a company's AI model can help counsel develop a well-considered discovery plan once litigation is anticipated.
By Jennifer Mott Williams and Bansri McCarthy
12 minute read
November 28, 2023 | International Edition
UK to Reform Arbitration Act to Maintain Position as World Leader in International ArbitrationThe proposed reforms, a fine-tuning of the 27-year-old arbitration law that has not been updated since its original passing, are intended to improve efficiency, lower costs, boost economic growth and ensure the U.K. remains a state-of-the-art seat of arbitration.
By Davis Williams, Jones Walker
5 minute read
November 06, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer
Is Your Company Using Artificial Intelligence Intelligently?In this installment of our ongoing series on e-discovery and information governance, we will delve into the world of AI and discuss how organizations can mitigate legal and compliance risks and maintain an evolving approach to an equally evolving technology.
By Jennifer Mott Williams and Bansri McCarthy
12 minute read
November 02, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer
Asset Purchasers Can Take Reasonable Steps to Mitigate Risks of Successor LiabilityWhile an asset purchase is generally a preferred structure for minimizing the risk of environmental successor liability of the target business, an asset purchase structure does not automatically protect an asset purchaser from successor liability.
By Richmond L. Williams and Dylan G. LaMorte
9 minute read
October 26, 2023 | New York Law Journal
Potential Opportunities in Proposed Zoning Text for HousingMayor Adams recently announced a group of proposals to eliminate certain zoning barriers in NYC in order to help increase housing, including affordable housing, in NYC. This article outlines and discusses these proposals along with the potential impact and challenges and also the next steps in the process.
By Carol Rosenthal and Nick Williams
9 minute read
October 09, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer
How the Pandemic Highlighted the Importance of DEIWhile law firms are prudent to view remote and hybrid work arrangements as an important recruiting and retention tool, the reason why some candidates prefer remote work illustrates the importance of robust and effective DEI programs.
By Jakob Williams
7 minute read
October 04, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer
How to Become a 'Complete' Lawyer: 8 Tips for Young LawyersIt has been my experience, and what I have observed in the careers of many of my successful colleagues over the years, that to be an effective advocate for our clients, there are multiple components of a sound legal practice that extend well beyond specialization in any given area of practice.
By Jeffrey M. Williams
5 minute read
September 28, 2023 | New York Law Journal
Enhancing Customer Experience in the Insurance Industry With AIArtificial intelligence has taken the world by storm in 2023. This article provides an overview of how AI will revolutionize the customer experience in the insurance industry.
By Nick Williams and Bryan Boccelli
6 minute read
August 01, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer
The Benefits of Early Use of Experts When a Defect Occurs on a ProjectConsulting experts can make contemporaneous observations of a defect and perform tests that may not be possible to replicate later. The expert can, in consultation with counsel, create the documentation needed to support an appropriate solution and enhance the likelihood of recovery.
By Ronald L. Williams
6 minute read
April 21, 2023 | New York Law Journal
Amid Attacks on Press Protections, the Fox-Dominion Case Missed an Opportunity for Media LawThe much-anticipated defamation trial never began, but a ruling last month may have been a lost opportunity to examine a crucial issue in media law: whether news outlets are responsible for reporting false statements by prominent people.
By Milton L. Williams and Deanna Paul
5 minute read