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The American Lawyer

LeClairRyan Trustee's Claims Against UnitedLex Move Forward

Allegations that a joint venture between the two entities resulted in the unauthorized practice of law were enough to underpin a conspiracy claim, a Virginia federal judge ruled.
3 minute read

International Edition

Alternative Law Firm Rimôn Establishes First African Office

The move continues the cloud-based firm's international expansion, bringing its locations to 43 offices across five continents.
2 minute read

The Recorder

'People Are Being a Little More Humane With Each Other.' Niki Mendoza Shares How the Pandemic Changed Mediation

Mendoza, a mediator for class action settlements at Phillips ADR in Newport Beach, California, said lawyers have become more civil toward one another and that judges, faced with criminal case backloads, increasingly encourage parties to settle.
6 minute read

Legaltech News

The Future of New Law May Look a Lot Like TurboTax

Regulatory changes in states like Utah and Arizona have loosened the once strict laws around law firm ownership. But it may be advice-generating software solutions that prove to be the biggest opportunity for ALSPs.
3 minute read

The American Lawyer

Big Law, Big 4 on Sidelines as Small Shops, Online Upstarts Embrace Rule Changes

While some Big Law firms have shown little interest in regulatory reforms in Utah and Arizona, they are watching and waiting.
7 minute read

International Edition

EY Law Hires Melbourne Real Estate Partner From King & Wood Mallesons

Sheranga Fernando will collaborate with EY's Real Estate Advisory and Capital & Debt Advisory practices.
2 minute read

Legaltech News

For ALSPs, Is It Better to Go Big or Go Niche?

While clients may increasingly want ALSPs to expand their range of services and offerings, the end result could find legal departments grappling with an overstuffed and redundant list of homogenized outside service providers.
3 minute read

The American Lawyer

UnitedLex Says It's Free of Blame for LeClairRyan Bankruptcy

A hearing on the dispute turned on the question of whether the arrangement between the parties violated rules of professional conduct. The trustee wants to recover $128 million to pay off the firm's creditors.
3 minute read

International Edition

Rimôn Law Expands in Paris With 2-Lawyer Compliance Hire

The hires add a practice area to the fast-growing alternative law firm's Paris office, which opened in February.
2 minute read

Legaltech News

Integreon Acquired by Private Equity Firm EagleTree Capital

Though it has a new private equity owner, Integreon noted that its operations, management team and personnel will not undergo any changes.
2 minute read

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