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Transcend Secures $40M in Series B Funding

The funding round was led by StepStone Group, bringing Transcend's total funding to $90M to enhance its data privacy and compliance solutions.

May 30, 2024
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Quantifying the Value of In-Demand Skillsets: an AI Case Study
Quantifying the Value of In-Demand Skillsets: an AI Case Study

PwC's study reveals legal professionals with AI skills could see a significant increase in earnings, with potential wage premiums up to 49% in the US and 27% in the UK.

May 29, 2024
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Nextdoor Appoints Sophia Contreras as New GC Amidst Corporate Changes

Sophia Contreras steps up as the new General Counsel of Nextdoor, taking over from John Orta, in a series of executive changes following the return of co-founder Nirav Tolia as CEO.

May 24, 2024
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Amazon Legal Department Sees Strategic Shift in Leadership Roles

Amazon's GC, David Zapolsky, has redistributed some of his duties to Mark Hoffman to streamline his focus on global public policy. Michael Deal has transitioned to AGC for Global Media and Entertainment.

May 24, 2024
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Colorado Enacts AI Bias Law

SB 205 addresses bias in automated decision-making tools, sets a precedent for future legislation and imposes new obligations on companies.

May 24, 2024
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U.S. House Passes Crypto Bill Seeking to Overhaul Regulation

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill that aims to create a new legal framework for digital currencies, despite an unusual warning from the SEC it could create new financial risks.

May 23, 2024
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AI Legal Battles Voice Rights
AI Legal Battles Voice Rights

Recent legal cases, including Scarlett Johansson's accusation against OpenAI and a class action lawsuit against LOVO, highlight the need for legal regulation in voice AI technology.

May 21, 2024
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Chat GPT-4o: New Capabilities for Legal Use Cases
Chat GPT-4o: New Capabilities for Legal Use Cases

Features like text-to-speech integration can significantly benefit corporate legal departments by streamlining document management and improving accessibility.

May 15, 2024
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DocuSign Acquires AI-Powered CLM Lexion
DocuSign Acquires AI-Powered CLM Lexion

DocuSign has announced its acquisition of AI-based contract lifecycle management provider Lexion for $165M, aiming to bolster its Intelligent Agreement Management platform.

May 09, 2024
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TikTok Vows Legal Battle If U.S. Enforces Ban
TikTok Vows Legal Battle If U.S. Enforces Ban

A new U.S. law requires ByteDance to divest its U.S. operations, risking a ban if the company refuses. TikTok plans to challenge the law in court.

Apr 24, 2024
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Intapp’s 2024 Technology Perceptions Report
Intapp’s 2024 Technology Perceptions Report

The 2024 Technology Perceptions Report indicates that legal professionals at tech-savvy firms experience higher job satisfaction and efficiency than those at less advanced firms.

Apr 15, 2024
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AI Takes Center at the Stanford FutureLaw Conference
AI Takes Center at the Stanford FutureLaw Conference

FutureLaw, organized by the Stanford Center for Legal Informatics (CodeX), explored the transformative impact of technology on the legal profession and society in its 11th edition.

Apr 12, 2024
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