Law Firms

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Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling Plan to Merge in $3.4B Deal
Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling Plan to Merge in $3.4B Deal

The merger will create a global firm with nearly 4000 lawyers, including 800 partners spread across 49 offices.

Sep 25, 2023
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Legal Departments’ Work Volumes Increase, Budgets Decrease, Survey Finds
Legal Departments’ Work Volumes Increase, Budgets Decrease, Survey Finds

The 2023 Legal Department Operations Index found that the industry is facing a technology conundrum, with growing legal tech use but insufficient budgets.

Sep 23, 2023
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The U.S. Legal Marketplace: A Global Leader
The U.S. Legal Marketplace: A Global Leader

Most of the top spots in the Global 200 rankings are taken by U.S. law firms.

Sep 16, 2023
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Attorney Engagement: A Growing Concern in the Legal Profession
Attorney Engagement: A Growing Concern in the Legal Profession

Legal professionals are becoming increasingly disengaged with their work.

Sep 10, 2023
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Boutique Law Firms Scaling Up Through Mergers Amid Client Demands
Boutique Law Firms Scaling Up Through Mergers Amid Client Demands

The number of mergers is likely to continue growing over the next few months, as smaller firms are feeling pressure from their clients to grow.

Sep 07, 2023
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How the Surge in Demand for AI Expertise Reshapes the Legal Industry
How the Surge in Demand for AI Expertise Reshapes the Legal Industry

To be aware of the risks of AI, legal professionals will need to be AI experts as well.

Sep 07, 2023
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The Future of Flexible Work in BigLaw
The Future of Flexible Work in BigLaw

Flexible work arrangements are increasingly important for legal professionals.

Sep 07, 2023
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California High Court Holds AI Vendors Liable for Biased Job Screening
California High Court Holds AI Vendors Liable for Biased Job Screening

AI vendors are directly accountable for violations under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act.

Sep 06, 2023
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LA Biglaw Firm Achieves Perfect Satisfaction Score from Midlevel Associates
LA Biglaw Firm Achieves Perfect Satisfaction Score from Midlevel Associates

The 2023 Midlevel Associates Survey results are in, with O'Melveny, the Los Angeles-based BigLaw firm obtaining an impressive score of 5 out of 5.

Aug 29, 2023
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Law Firms Struggling to Retain Chief Diversity Officers
Law Firms Struggling to Retain Chief Diversity Officers

Law firms are investing thousands of hours and hundreds of thousands of dollars in diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. Still, it might not be enough.

Aug 29, 2023
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Dentons Ceases China Operations Due To Incoming Data Regulations
Dentons Ceases China Operations Due To Incoming Data Regulations

The firm is untangling from Beijing-based Dacheng, undoing a 2015 merger that catapulted the combined entity to become the largest law firm in the world.

Aug 18, 2023
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Innovation in Legal Practice: How Two Major Law Firms are Leveraging Generative AI
Innovation in Legal Practice: How Two Major Law Firms are Leveraging Generative AI

Dentons and Gunderson Dettmer are pioneering the integration of generative AI in legal practice with the launch of proprietary tools, fleetAI and ChatGD. This article explores how these innovative solutions will transform legal research, content generation, and client service delivery, reflecting the legal industry's growing embrace of technological advancements.

Aug 10, 2023
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