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Calif. Bar Says Internal Docs Bolster Claims Against Exam Co.
The State Bar of California has bulked up its breach of contract and fraud suit against the administrator of its "disastrous" February 2025 bar exam, filing an amended complaint in light of information it says it learned from internal communications unearthed amid discovery.
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Kennedys Appoints New CIO To Drive Global Tech Innovation
Kennedys said Thursday that it has recruited a new global chief information officer from Baker McKenzie as the firm looks to harness technology to drive growth.
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Judges Call Out Violent 'Never-Before' Rhetoric Against Them
Federal judges who experienced firsthand harassment and violence called out the rise of "dehumanizing" rhetoric on Wednesday and warned that it could erode judicial independence.
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K&L Gates Certified Under International AI Standards
K&L Gates LLP announced Monday that it's achieved certification for its artificial intelligence management system under standards established by two Swiss bodies.
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How Legal Teams Evaluate Tech In The Age Of AI
Legal teams feeling pressure to adopt artificial intelligence tools should focus more on solving problems and getting feedback from stakeholders across the organization, experts advised during a recent panel.
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Legora Expands North American Reach With Legal Tech Buy
Legora said Wednesday that it has acquired Canadian legal tech startup Walter, which the collaborative artificial technology platform for lawyers says will help it to expand in North America after it opened several offices in the U.S.
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La. Personal Injury Firm Faces Class Action Over Data Breach
Blake Jones Law Firm LLC, a personal injury firm operating out of New Orleans, has been hit by a proposed class action lawsuit in Kentucky federal court over its response to a data breach last year.
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Legal Marketplace TalkCounsel Acquires Risk Co. LegalSafe
Online legal marketplace TalkCounsel announced its acquisition of LegalSafe, which provides digital compliance and risk assessment tools to legal professionals.
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Most Legal Depts. Embrace Tech Roadmap Amid AI Uptick
A massive increase in the number of legal departments that developed technology roadmaps coincided with an uptick in the number of teams with dedicated legal operations roles, a new survey shows on Wednesday.
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Prosecutor Resigns, Judge Shows Slide Deck On AI Errors
A federal prosecutor told a North Carolina federal court Tuesday that he was separating from the office after admitting in open court to using artificial intelligence to help draft a response brief, which he called "the worst decision I've ever made in my 30-year career."
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AI Disruptions Raise Questions On Legal Judgment's Value
Artificial intelligence could disrupt business as usual for law firms and legal departments, but a panel of experts on Monday showed there are varying differences of opinion on the importance of human judgment in legal matters.
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KPMG Law Wants 'Unglamorous' Work, New Legal Chief Says
Big Four accounting giant KPMG LLP is hoping to stay in its own lane and build on its existing suite of services as it moves forward with its year-old law firm subsidiary KPMG Law US, the company's newly appointed U.S. legal chief, Christian Athanasoulas, told Law360 Pulse this week.
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Legora Secures $550M To Boost US Expansion
Legora said Tuesday that it has raised $550 million as the company looks to press the accelerator on its expansion in the U.S., following recent office openings in Houston and Chicago.
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Legal Tech Biz Avvoka Raises £14M For Further Growth
Legal technology company Avvoka has raised £14 million ($19 million) as it looks to expand its development of artificial intelligence-powered contract drafting 10 years after it was formed by two alumni of Linklaters LLP and Slaughter and May.
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Costs Are Pushing Law Firms In A Corner Amid Consolidation
A growing mismatch between revenue-driving demand and expenses among U.S. law firms could drive more firms to either be acquired or fold.
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Ex-DocuSign Deputy GC Joins AI Startup Sandstone
Legal software startup Sandstone announced Monday the hiring of Docusign's deputy general counsel of artificial intelligence innovation and trust, as its president, chief strategy and legal officer.
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Saxton & Stump Grows Exec Team With Director Of Applied AI
Pennsylvania-based firm Saxton & Stump has taken another step in keeping up with the quickly changing technology landscape in the legal industry with the recent addition to its leadership team of an expert on implementing innovations.
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Debevoise Rolls Out Legora-Based AI Tool For In-House Pros
Debevoise & Plimpton LLP said Monday that it has launched an enhanced version of a subscription-based tech platform aimed at helping in-house legal and compliance teams to use artificial intelligence responsibly while speeding up adoption.
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Legal Enters 'AI Slop Phase' As Atty Replacement Fears Loom
Enhancements to artificial intelligence tools have created a surplus of legal analysis, with some attorneys predicting that future iterations of AI will take over jobs once held by attorneys, a panel of experts said Monday.
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Norton Rose Fulbright Launches Digital Infrastructure Team
Norton Rose Fulbright LLP has launched a data center and digital infrastructure group, making it the latest firm to announce a dedicated team focused on the environmental, energy, regulatory and business aspects of the developments that power artificial intelligence technology.
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Mary Technology Opens SF Office Following New Funding
Legal technology startup Mary Technology secured AUS$7 million (about $4.9 million) in a new funding round Monday as it plans to build out its fact management platform.
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Husch Blackwell Appoints Chief Transformation Officer
Husch Blackwell LLP announced Friday the appointment of a chief transformation officer and the launch of a transformation office, which seeks to accelerate technology and operations change at the firm.
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Louisiana Atty Sanctioned Over AI Hallucinations In Filing
A Louisiana attorney was fined $1,000 Thursday for his use of artificial intelligence in drafting an error-riddled brief, while three co-counsel were spared penalty.
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Voir Dire: Law360 Pulse's Weekly Quiz
The legal industry began the month of March facing a new conflict in the Middle East and developments on executive orders targeting BigLaw firms. Test your legal news savvy here with Law360 Pulse's weekly quiz.
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Wilson Sonsini Aims To Transform Legal Work With AI Push
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati PC is planning to roll out a few more artificial intelligence tools this year as it pushes toward a longer-term goal of transforming how its attorneys practice.
Expert Analysis
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Series
Legal Tech Talks: Level Legal CEO On Building Trust
Joey Seeber, CEO of Level Legal, discusses two opposing extremes in how attorneys view legal tech, as well as how to evaluate new technology and prioritize trust over data points.
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Roundup
Nonprofit Launch Tips From Founders In The Legal Industry
In this season of giving, take a look back at this Law360 series featuring legal professionals who have founded industry-related nonprofits. They discussed the biggest challenges to getting started, and how to balance the launch and management of an organization along with the demands of their primary work.
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Biz Development Tip Of The Month: Advertise Ethically
Business development in the legal industry is about building authentic connections and showcasing expertise in a way that reflects reality, and, when done right, it can elevate a practice, establish credibility and bring in clients without risking an ethics violation, says Melody Jackson at Robinhood.
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Legal Tech Talks: Mitratech's Lugones On Putting People First
Liz Lugones, vice president of corporate legal and claims professional services at Mitratech, discusses how at the end of the day, legal tech isn't just about streamlining workflows or improving efficiency — it's about people.
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Series
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Conversations around retirement and succession can be understandably difficult, but when attorneys make a plan for the transition early and effectively, they have the opportunity to not only keep work but also increase it, says Jillian McKenna at Verrill Dana.
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Legal Tech Talks: QuisLex CEO On Importance Of Adaptability
Sirisha Gummaregula, CEO and co-founder of QuisLex, discusses that while there is always a lot of focus on the fear, uncertainty and doubt that attorneys have when it comes to technology, the biggest misconception is the idea that technology alone can fix whatever problem they're trying to solve.
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Biz Development Tip Of The Month: Leverage Your Atty Bio
If maintained properly, your firm bio can help attract potential clients and create authentic connections, so it's crucial to take steps to write an updated attorney profile that goes beyond a list of credentials, says Raychel Lean at Reputation Ink.
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As Attys Adopt Generative AI, 3 Elements Should Be Cardinal
As the legal world increasingly adopts generative artificial intelligence, lawyers and firms must develop and utilize strong prompting skills, keep a pulse on forthcoming tech evolutions, and remain steadfast to ethical obligations, say Michele Carney at Carney & Marchi and Marty Robles-Avila at BAL.
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Rethinking 'No Comment' For Clients Facing Public Crises
“No comment” is no longer a cost-free or even a viable public communications strategy for companies in crisis, and counsel must tailor their guidance based on a variety of competing factors to help clients emerge successfully, says Robert Bowers at Moore & Van Allen.
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Biz Development Tip Of The Month: Prioritize Connections
One reason business development in the legal industry seems so mysterious is because human relationships are so complex, but lawyers can reorient their thinking in two important ways to drive the process of connecting with new colleagues and contacts, say Jamie Lawless and Angela Quinn at Husch Blackwell.
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Roundup
Biz Development Tip Of The Month
This year, experts shared 12 actionable strategies on building business in today's competitive legal market, from prioritizing human connections to maximizing the impact of thought leadership.
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Biz Development Tip Of The Month: Make A Plan For The Year
While firms are busy allocating resources and assessing client demand, individual attorneys should use the start of the year to slow down and create a personal business plan, which can be accomplished with a few steps, say Elizabeth Gooch, Teri Robshaw and Chris Newman at McDermott.
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Lessons From Developing A CTA Compliance Application
Corporate Transparency Act challenges pushed our firm to develop an in-house compliance solution, and for firms exploring similar initiatives, the keys are to build consensus, foster collaboration and remain adaptable to change, says David McCarville at Fennemore Craig.
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Talking Mental Health: Caring For Everyone As A Firm Leader
Reid Phillips at Brooks Pierce discusses how he manages the pressure of running a law firm, how sources of stress in the legal industry have changed over the past decade, and what firm leaders should do to help manage burnout and mental health issues among employees.
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How Firms Can Use LinkedIn To Aid Marketing Efforts In 2025
LinkedIn has several features law firms can use to showcase their capabilities and thought leadership to reach prospective and existing clients, including the Event and Live features, says Sofia Millar at Reputation Ink.