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The American Lawyer

Legal Industry Adds Nearly 5,000 Jobs in Sixth Straight Month of Gains

Recently announced job cuts haven't weighed down the latest stats from the BLS. But many of these new cuts are permanent job losses for workers that had previously been furloughed.
2 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Lawyer With 'No Office' Is Facing a Legal Malpractice Suit After Meeting Client in a Coffee Shop

Claiming they met in coffee shops to discuss private details of a sexual assault case, a client has sued an Amarillo solo practitioner in a new legal-malpractice case.
3 minute read

Legaltech News

'Every Dollar Counts': Validity Expands as Litigation Funding Booms

Former Kirkland & Ellis partner Sarah Williams joined litigation funder Validity Finance to focus on Texas and the Southwest.
2 minute read

Legaltech News

Transitioning to Remote, Electronic Signing for Transactions

The recent move to more remote work environments has prompted many to take a second look at not only eSignature solutions but also remote online notarization (RON). In order to support transactional practice groups in making the transition to electronic signing and closings, one must understand the challenges and opportunities of these technologies.
8 minute read

Legaltech News

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

Corporate Counsel

A Dispersed Legal Department Could Save Costs—Until It Doesn't

Corporate legal departments have spent the last several months working remotely out of necessity. But there could be great value—and great risk—in keeping the arrangement going long-term.
4 minute read

Legaltech News

BigHand Acquires Mason & Cook, Bolstering Resource Management Capabilities

Mason & Cook provides both consultancy and software services aimed at law firms around work allocation and lawyer resource management. The acquisition is BigHand's first M&A since bringing on a new investment partner in August.
3 minute read

The American Lawyer

Outsourcers Beware: What LPOs Should Know About Law Firm Finances

In the wake of new details about the UnitedLex-LeClairRyan debacle, third-party vendors stress the importance of vetting firms' books and motivations.
5 minute read

The Recorder

DOJ Seizes $1B in Bitcoin From Silk Road Transactions

The agency reports that the action involving proceeds from the illicit marketplace—which offered drugs and services such as hacking—is the largest cryptocurrency seizure in DOJ history.
2 minute read

National Law Journal

Feds Must Reveal Names and Dollar Amounts for All PPP Loan Recipients, Judge Orders

U.S. District Judge James Boasberg in Washington found that exceptions under public records law for confidential and private information did not apply to what he called a "colossal outlay of taxpayer funds."
4 minute read

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