The U.S. Justice Department has appointed Jonathan Mayer as its first Chief Science and Technology Advisor and Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer, a move aimed at ensuring the department stays abreast of scientific and technological advancements.
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.
LawCatch Inc., the company behind BriefCatch legal editing software, has successfully raised $3.5 million in an oversubscribed seed round of funding. The lead investor in the funding round was TIA Ventures (www.tiaventures.com), and other notable participants included RiverPark Ventures, C2 Ventures, and Wilson Sonsini Investments Co. This investment round enables TIA Ventures to take a seat on LawCatch's board as well.
Molson Coors, a leading global brewer, has announced the appointment of Natalie Maciolek as its Chief Legal and Government Affairs officer, effective September 5, 2023.
The current surge in technology, particularly in the field of generative AI, is creating a new kind of gold rush. However, the spoils of this boom are not evenly spread. In fact, they are highly concentrated.