Recently, two law schools have appointed new leadership as part of a broader sweep in dean developments across the U.S. Concurrently, in separate news, the American Bar Foundation (ABF) has elected a new fellow – tackling yet another dimension of significant changes within the legal education landscape. Simultaneously, the Atlanta Judicial Commission is currently accepting…
In a notable development from last fiscal year, data reveals that nine ethics complaints against federal judges were forwarded to special committees for review. These findings offer a rare glimpse into the typically enigmatic ethics process within the court system. The data, released by the Administrative Office of the US Courts, suggests that there were…
With the world on the brink of an artificial intelligence revolution, Brazil’s judiciary is no exception. The greening of Brazil’s courts has witnessed a major player at the forefront, Rafael Leite. Leite is a member of the National Council of Justice, a body responsible for guiding and overseeing Brazil’s courts while scrutinizing the efficacy of…
With the evolution of technology playing a significant role in shaping the present and future of the legal industry, many law firms are increasingly embracing advanced tools to enhance their project management systems. This trend is being propelled by the proliferating use of legal project management software, which fundamentally assists with keeping critical tasks efficiently…
Over the past year, liability management in corporate sectors has been maintaining an increasing momentum, driven by varying market challenges. However, the recent times have marked a sustainable risk-taking period in debt for the first time in at least 18 months, as added by John Sobolewski, an esteemed partner at Wachtell’s restructuring and finance practice….
In a significant development in the intersection of law and artificial intelligence, the Second Circuit on Tuesday referred a New York attorney for disciplinary action for citing a fabricated case generated by artificial intelligence software ChatGPT in his legal brief. The counsel had allegedly neglected to thoroughly review and verify the references in the document,…
The Office of the United States Trustee has voiced concerns over a recent case involving a former Jackson Walker attorney and links to a since-resigned judge. According to the Trustee’s office, the attorney’s $257,000 fee application, made while representing IEH Auto Parts Holding LLC, should be fully dismissed. This move comes amid alleged non-disclosure of…
In a notable ruling, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) has dismissed a challenge by TwinStrand Biosciences aimed at invalidating claims of a diagnostics patent held by Guardant Health. TwinStrand Biosciences’ contentions that the claims were self-evident and thus undeserving of patent protection were rejected by the PTAB. In a comprehensive review, the board…
The latest Global Disputes Forecast published by Baker McKenzie indicates that class actions and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) related issues are predicted to fuel a greater volume of dispute work in 2024. While this is the firm’s seventh annual survey, this year’s forecast is based on responses from roughly 600 senior legal and risk…
In a recent legal development, tech giant Samsung has been hit with a heavy $67.5 million verdict. This arrives following a jury trial in the U.S. Eastern District of Texas instigated by G+ Communications LLC, who alleged that Samsung infringed on three of their patents. It was reported that the award was obtained on two…
In an environment where the implementation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become commonplace, a surprising finding has arisen—approximately 27% of organizations are refraining from using generative AI, wary of the potential legal and security risks. According to findings reported by the New York Law Journal, quite a few companies have chosen to forbear becoming early…
In a recent series of judicial appointments by the Governor’s office, former U.S. Attorney Brian Stretch featured prominently. He will fill a vacancy in the San Francisco Superior Court, which came open following Judge Rita Lin’s appointment to the federal bench. This development was reported by the New York Law Journal. Additionally, the Atlanta Judicial…
The 5th Circuit Court’s proposal to regulate the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) by attorneys has drawn criticism from the legal sector. The court’s intent is to implement measures that would ensure any legal citation, analysis, or text drafted with the assistance of AI has been vetted by a human for accuracy. Some legal professionals…
The legal industry is not immune to the global transition towards hybrid work models and this shift has caused friction at every level. The change to a mix of at-home and in-office work has given rise to widespread frustration as a result of misaligned expectations, gaps in communication, and resistance to change. To explore these…
Legal professionals are witnessing a wave of lawsuits aimed at healthcare giant Johnson & Johnson over their decongestant product. At the center of the litigation storm is the active ingredient, phenylephrine, used in many of their over-the-counter (OTC) decongestant products. What’s particularly interesting is the fact that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released…
Lawyers often find creative ways to improve their skills and develop their professional acumen. One such example is Madhumita Datta of Lowenstein Sandler, a seasoned legal veteran who has found an unusual, but compelling way of enhancing her professional abilities – competitive tennis. In a recent Law360 article, Datta discusses how her passion for competitive…
A recent internal investigation by law firm Quinn Emanuel has unearthed unsettling details about a tragic cruise crash incident. The Chief Legal Officer (CLO) was found to be ‘not actively engaged’ in dealing with the crisis as it unfolded. The law firm’s internal report is comprehensive, stretching to a hefty 195 pages. It strongly criticises…
In the world of legal professionals, unexpected lessons can be gleaned from seemingly unrelated activities. Take competitive tennis, as an example. Madhumita Datta, a lawyer at Lowenstein Sandler, which is among the world’s top-tier law firms, maintains that her competitive tennis experiences have given her invaluable insights and pointers that she has successfully applied to…
The Human Rights Commissioner of British Columbia, Kasari Govender, has announced that an inquiry into the use of police force against minorities and people with mental health issues will be conducted. This decision roots from a 2021 Canadian report titled “Equity is Safer: Human rights considerations for policing reform in British Columbia.” The aforementioned report…
The concept of a national clerkships database has been gaining traction over the past 18 months. The Legal Accountability Project’s Centralized Clerkships Database aims to democratize information about judges, much like company reviews on Glassdoor. Far from facing opposition, the initiative has already seen a positive response from many federal and state court judges. However,…
Milbank LLP, a key player in London’s bustling legal landscape, announced this Tuesday that the firm experienced a noteworthy uptick in revenues in 2023. Growing by nearly 10%, this increase follows substantial investments that the firm made within the British capital throughout this year. This rise in revenues can be seen as a sign of…
Ever-evolving technology stands to revolutionize our real-world interactions, but threats such as ‘deepfakes’ threaten to destabilize our trust in online media. Internationally renowned figures like Taylor Swift and George Carlin, for instance, have already fallen victim to synthetic depiction and impersonation recently. While occasionally amusing, these depictions also have the potential to be employed insidiously,…
As legal professionals, it’s no secret to any of us that the magnitude of cybersecurity threats has grown significantly in the legal industry, where sensitive client information is constantly exchanged. The events of 2023, however, demonstrated just how rapidly these threats are increasing, with the number of law firm data breaches rising substantially, thus mandating…
California federal prosecutors have requested a one-year prison sentence for a former Apple engineer who confessed to stealing trade secrets. The engineer in question was involved in the tech giant’s self-driving car project. The prosecutors assert that such a penalty is necessary as a deterrent to other Silicon Valley employees who might be tempted to…
Traditional eDiscovery tools have predominantly been designed to handle structured data sources such as databases and emails. However, the burgeoning production of unstructured data, much of which resides within platforms like Confluence and Jira, is challenging the adaptability of these tools. Indeed, it’s estimated that a staggering 90% of all enterprise data is unstructured, as…