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Jude Law, Aaron Judge, and the Legal AI Arms Race: Why Legora Is Betting Big on Star Power

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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

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Washington Tests Non-Lawyer Legal Services. Arizona Smirks. Utah Says Welcome To The Club

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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

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Why Law Firms Must Adapt or Risk Losing the Next Generation of Legal Minds

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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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Why Are Big Law Firms Using The ‘Black Box’ Pay Model?

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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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The Role of Civil Rights Lawyers in Combating Police Misconduct

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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 Welcome Five Finance Lawyers From Milbank Ahead of Shearman Merger

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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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Legal Landscape Rejuvenated: Law Firms Achieve Strong Financial Rebound in 2023, Positioning for Success in 2024

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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

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