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.
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.
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.
Explore the recent research on deep learning and keystroke mapping, achieving 95% accuracy in translating sounds to letters. This article highlights how this technology unveils new security concerns, focusing on law firms' unique vulnerabilities, including data breaches and cyberattacks on valuable client information.
Outten & Golden, a U.S.-based law firm, has voluntarily recognized a union formed by its associate attorneys, marking a notable development in the legal profession.
Twitter faces a legal showdown over a $90 million fee tied to Elon Musk's $44 billion acquisition. The lawsuit, against law firm Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz, centers on claims of 'unjust enrichment' amidst a backdrop of high-stakes corporate disputes and high-profile acquisitions.
In recent years, the legal industry has faced significant challenges, and the COVID-19 pandemic has only accelerated the need for firms to adapt to new market realities. One such challenge is the slowdown in transactional practices, leading to a decline in demand for legal services. As a result, law firms have dialed back their summer associate hiring in 2022, with a nearly 2% decline in offers extended to second-year law students hoping to land temporary jobs this summer.
