Legal AI Just Went All Hollywood The legal technology sector has seen plenty of bold claims. But very few startups have had the audacity — or the funding — to enlist a People magazine Sexiest Man Alive to sell AI software to managing partners. Swedish legal AI company Legora is doing exactly that. “We felt
Tom Borman, LawFuel contributing editor Washington is moving from tut-tutting to testing. The state’s high court approved a time-limited pilot so entities can apply to deliver legal services under non-traditional models. Think regulated programs for firms, nonprofits and legal techs that want to use different ownership structures and more automation. The point is not to
Everyone’s talking about the future of work, but it feels like the plot of a prestige TV show—lots of drama, cliffhangers, and unexpected twists? Deloitte’s latest survey of Gen Z and millennials is basically the season finale, packed with insights about what the new guard wants from their jobs, their employers, and, well, life in
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Payday Partners In Deep Cover Albert Goodwin, LawFuel contributor It sounds somewhat sinister, but the ‘black box’ pay system for partner remuneration model that is being used by some big law firms is gaining attention and momentum. In an age of transparency – supposedly – the ‘black box’ model requires deep cover and belies the
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Civil Rights Lawyers’ Role in Police Misconduct The fight against police misconduct has gained significant attention, highlighting the importance of constitutional protections. In this context, the role of civil rights lawyers is crucial. These attorneys, equipped with expertise and dedication, navigate the complexities of the legal system to address injustices faced by victims. As students
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Allen & Overy (A&O) has enlisted a team of five structured finance attorneys based in London, recruited from the American competitor Milbank, in anticipation of its upcoming merger with Shearman & Sterling. The move is a welcome change from the lawyers who have left A&O prior to the Shearman merger, which we recently reported. The
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In a remarkable turnaround, law firms have successfully rebounded into profitability, showcasing resilience and strategic adaptability, as highlighted by the Q4 2023 Law Firm Financial Index (LFFI) report from Thomson Reuters Institute. The latest LFFI report illustrates a significant shift for the largest law firms, bouncing back from the Q4 2022 all-time low score to
A billion dollar fee may be in waiting for the lawyers involved in defeating Elon Musk’s pay package deal
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The law firm salary scale continues to rise for many big law firms with higher salaries and end of year bonuses
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