AI News Roundup – Apple chooses Google Gemini AI to power updated Siri
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Stewart Germann – the Franchise Lawyer – Awarded NZ Order of Merit
Stewart Germann Appointed as Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit in 2026 New Zealand Royal Honours Stewart Germann, founder of Stewart Germann Law Office, based in Auckland, New Zealand, has been formally recognised in the 2026 New Zealand Royal Honours, receiving appointment as an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit by
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The Factors That Put Pedestrians at Risk and Their Legal Options
Article source: Panish Shea Ravipudi LLP Pedestrian accidents may occur in seconds, resulting in severe injury and unforeseen hospital bills. Crossing a street may become hazardous if drivers are distracted by other things, such as cell phones, or if roadway conditions are not pedestrian-friendly. Las Vegas is a city with non-stop action. Tourists crowd sidewalks,
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Lewis Brisbois Announce New Chief Administrative Officer
Lewis Brisbois is pleased to announce that Diane Docter, who has 25 years of experience at AmLaw 200 firms, has joined the firm as its new Chief Administrative Officer (CAO). She is based in the firm’s Los Angeles office and started on December 15. Ms. Docter joins Lewis Brisbois from Jenner & Block, where she had served as
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Buchalter Expands Intellectual Property Practice in Denver
Buchalter is pleased to announce that Steven Weigler has joined the firm as an Intellectual Property Partner in its Denver office. Weigler brings with him Associate Marie Dutton, forming an exceptional team of legal talent that adds depth to Buchalter’s intellectual property practice. “Steve’s holistic cross-specialization in business and extensive background in intellectual property law
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From Bell Gully To Big Law AI – Ivo’s US$55m Raise Targets Uber‑Style In‑House Teams
Ivo’s latest capital raise puts the Kiwi-founded, San Francisco-based contract Big Law AI company firmly in the top tier of legaltech, with a US$55 million Series B at around a US$355 million valuation and a cap table now packed with marquee US and Australasian funds.
Ivo, co-founded by former New Zealand lawyer (Bell Gully) Min-Kyu Jung (pictured) has closed a US$55 million Series B to accelerate product development and sales, taking total funding well past the US$70 million mark once prior rounds are included.
This follows the $16 million raised a year ago, which we reported here.
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Law Firm Marketing – Gladstone Growth Adds Top Legal Marketing and Development Experts
Amanda Martin and Wendy Taylor Bring Decades of Cutting-Edge Experience to Leading Legal Marketing and Business Development Consulting Firm DENVER, CO, —January 20, 2026: Gladstone Growth Strategies is pleased to announce the addition of two new experienced consultants: Amanda Martin (pictured) and Wendy Taylor. “Amanda and Wendy are fantastic additions to our group,” said Craig
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World’s First ‘Distributed Law Firm’ FisherBroyles Strengthens Mexico City Presence
González-Aguirre brings two decades of Mexican labor an employment experience ATLANTA—(January 20, 2026)—FisherBroyles, LLP, the world’s first and one of the largest distributed law firms, has added Diego González-Aguirre as a partner in its employment practice group in Mexico City. His arrival further strengthens the firm’s growing footprint across Latin America and enhances its capabilities in cross-border
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Sullivan & Cromwell Adds Two Finance Partners in London
LONDON (January 20, 2026)—Sullivan & Cromwell LLP announced today that Christopher McLaughlin and Alastair McVeigh will join the firm as partners in its London office. Mr. McLaughlin will lead S&C’s private equity sponsor and borrower acquisition, and leveraged finance practices in London. Mr. McVeigh will lead S&C’s European private credit offering, including direct and specialty
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Purpose Legal Acquires Hire Counsel to Build AI-Driven Legal Tech Powerhouse
Purpose Legal’s acquisition of Hire Counsel signals a notable consolidation play in the evolving legal services and legal tech market, marrying scaled attorney staffing with AI-enabled review and litigation support capabilities. For law firms and corporate legal departments, the deal creates a single provider that can stand up large review teams while embedding advanced eDiscovery,
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