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AI Gives Legal Departments New Leverage to Demand Speed, Efficiency From Law Firms
"Lawyers accustomed to week-long turnarounds for contract reviews may find their clients demanding same-day service to keep up with sales/growth teams," according to Aaron Boersma, author of "Keeping Pace: Law Firms in the Era of AI-Driven Business."
Policy Wonks' Obsession: What Will Tuesday's Election Mean for FTC Firebrand Khan?
"The Senate needs to turn Republican, or she may be there for a long time," said Douglas Ross, a University of Washington law professor.
Latham, Kirkland Alums Land the Top GC Posts—Here's What It Means for Business Generation
Latham and Kirkland have the most alumni in the top 100 paying corporate in-house leader roles. And these firms have often landed on new matters after their lawyers arrived in-house.
In-House Gurus Say Inattention to Human Side of Tech Adoption Can Derail Best-Laid Plans
"It's not enough to tell people, 'This will make things easier for legal.' You need to explain why it benefits them specifically," said Ben Hayden, vice president for legal operations at Cengage.
Recent Layoff/Callback Litigation Underscores Perils Employers Face From Every Direction
Companies can't use race or ethnicity as a factor in employment decisions. But if those employment decisions—such as whom to terminate during a round of layoffs—disproportionately affect one class of workers, they become vulnerable to discrimination claims.
Old Laws, New Tricks: Lawyers Using Patchwork of Creative Legal Theories to Target New Tech
"Most of the litigation to date is novel, and a win in one court doesn't necessarily scare away the plaintiff's counsel from trying over and over again, or from flooding every website that their clients come in contact with and sending a demand letter," said Bethany Lukitsch, a BakerHostetler partner.
Nike Promotes Legal Chief to Marketing Chief as New CEO Launches Turnaround
New Nike boss Elliott Hill predicted that 18-year company lawyer Ann Miller "will inspire, innovate and push the boundaries of what's possible" in her new role as executive vice president of global sports marketing.
FAA Legal Chief to Take Flight 'Within Weeks,' Report Says
Marc Nichols has helped tackle a broad range of issues, from compliance problems at Boeing to a recent enforcement action against SpaceX that enraged its CEO, Elon Musk.
The FTC's Rebecca Slaughter Wants Fair Competition, and a Good Night's Sleep
"I don't have a crystal ball. I don't know what's going to happen on Tuesday or after Tuesday, but I can tell you what I hope will happen, which is that I hope Chair Khan can continue to serve," Slaughter said.Trending Stories
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