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DOJ Rule on Foreign Data Access Takes Effect Amid Heightened Compliance Demands

A DOJ rule limiting foreign access to sensitive US data takes full effect, with sweeping compliance requirements and potential civil and criminal penalties for violators.

Jul 08, 2025
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ACC Launches AI Center to Support In-House Counsel on Legal, Ethical, and Compliance Issues

ACC unveils AI Center of Excellence to equip in-house counsel with resources, templates, and training to manage legal, ethical, and compliance risks tied to AI adoption.

Jul 08, 2025
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Texas Law Deans Push Back on Proposal to Eliminate ABA Accreditation Requirement

Law deans in Texas warn Supreme Court that ending ABA accreditation for state law schools could limit lawyer mobility and reduce student recruitment appeal.

Jul 08, 2025
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LPL Financial Waives Clawback for Departing CLO Althea Brown Amid Career Break

LPL Financial will not seek repayment of a $270K signing bonus and relocation expenses from outgoing CLO Althea Brown, who is stepping down after less than two years for a career break.

Jul 07, 2025
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Law Firm Mergers Up 21% in First Half of 2025

Law firm mergers surged 21% in early 2025, led by major deals like Herbert Smith Freehills–Kramer Levin and the Schulte–McDermott merger approval.

Jul 02, 2025
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Tech Firms Target PTO's Discretionary Denials with Rare Mandamus Appeals

SAP and Motorola challenge the PTO’s patent review procedures at the Federal Circuit, testing the limits of mandamus in a clash over PTAB authority.

Jul 02, 2025
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Clio Acquires vLex for $1 Billion in Major Legal Tech Deal

Clio acquires AI-driven legal research firm vLex for $1B, expanding into enterprise law with Vincent AI, Docket Alarm and global legal data coverage.

Jul 01, 2025
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1 in 5 U.S. Law Firms Suffer Cyberattacks Amid Rising Threats

A Proton study finds 20% of U.S. law firms were hit by cyberattacks in the past year, highlighting gaps in breach response and the evolving risk landscape.

Jul 01, 2025
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McDermott, Schulte Partnerships Vote to Approve Merger

McDermott Will & Emery and Schulte Roth & Zabel partnerships voted to merge, creating a top-20 U.S. firm with over 1,750 lawyers effective August 1, 2025.

Jun 27, 2025
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Perkins Coie Confirms Layoffs Following Fallout From Trump-Linked Executive Order

Perkins Coie lays off 5% of staff, citing operational strategy, amid lingering effects of Trump-era executive order and internal morale concerns.

Jun 24, 2025
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FTC Clears Omnicom-Interpublic Merger With Conditions on Ad Boycotts

The FTC approved Omnicom's $13.5B merger with Interpublic, barring coordinated ad boycotts based on political content and imposing compliance oversight for five years.

Jun 24, 2025
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Harvey AI Hits $5B Valuation Amid Legal Tech Expansion

Harvey AI secures $300M Series E funding, doubling valuation to $5B, and outlines expansion into adjacent professional services beyond legal.

Jun 24, 2025
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