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Legal Tech Patent Filings Soar in China Due to AI Dominance, Lawyer Shortage

China is already a leader in general tech development and patents. But patent observers and lawyers note legal tech patent filings in China aren't only powered by software innovation.
4 minute read

Litigation Daily

What Litigators in the U.S. Can Take from a Securities Class Action Trial Win Down Under

The rare securities class action trial, only the second ever in Australia, resulted in a defense win for lawyers at Herbert Smith Freehills and their client, engineering firm Worley.
4 minute read

Daily Business Review

Feds Lay Claim to Law Firm Escrow Funds Linked to Malaysia's 1MDB Scandal

Clyde & Co, which has a Miami office, faces a forfeiture claim filed in California federal court.
3 minute read

National Law Journal

Alston & Bird's Bob Dole Registers as 'Foreign Agent' for Armenia

The former senator and one-time GOP presidential nominee is helping to "foster improved diplomatic relations" between Armenia and the U.S.
3 minute read

Legaltech News

WeChat E-discovery: Avoiding Pitfalls with a Critical Resource

Challenges with ESI preservation and production are not new, but the scale of the problem posed by WeChat in certain China-related contexts is unique. Despite the potential treasure trove contained on the platform, getting access often ranges from tricky to impossible.
6 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Explosive Liability: Takeaways from the Beirut Tragedy

The recent catastrophic explosion in Beirut, Lebanon is a tragic but important reminder that companies must comply with safe storage and handling practices…
7 minute read

The American Lawyer

After Years of Booming Outside Interest in China, Some Global Firms Are Packing Up

Among the 2019 Global 100 firms alone, eight have closed at least one office in mainland China in the past five years.
4 minute read

National Law Journal

Lost in Translation? Veteran Defender Abbe Lowell Makes Case at Extradition Hearing

For veteran defense lawyer Abbe Lowell of Winston & Strawn, the case has called for an education in Japanese law—and the language—as he has argued against a request backed by the U.S. Justice Department for the extradition of two men to face allegations in Tokyo that they aided auto executive Carlos Ghosn's extraordinary escape.
4 minute read

Legaltech News

Technology Turmoil: The Impact of India Banning Chinese Apps

Given India has approximately over 574 million Internet users, a recent ban on apps such as TikTok, Helo and WeChat has a major impact. Here's how the ban occurred, and what comes next.
9 minute read

National Law Journal

Barr Warns American Executives About 'Foreign Agent' Risks in China Dealings

Barr delivered the policy speech as the Trump administration has intensified its efforts to check China's growing global influence.
5 minute read

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