Legal news

Latham & Watkins boosts Tokyo with 3 MoFo hires

Firms says group brings formidable M&A experience to Latham, further strengthening the firm's practice in Japan and globally.

• LEGAL TECH

  

  Singapore tackles low legaltech take up amongst law firms

  The Law Society of Singapore launches initiative to encourage local legal firms to adopt new technology with only 12 per cent adopting technology solutions.

• ACCESS TO JUSTICE

  

  Legal partnering to foster access to justice

  Low-income Americans to get help as American Bar Association joins forces with Legal Services Corporation to launch legal tech donation effort.

• LEGAL OPERATIONS

  

  Knowledge gap in legal ops and lawtech

  Fewer than one in four respondents report using machine learning or AI in their legal operations and technology, says a Bloomberg Law report.

• LEGAL MANAGEMENT

  

  New legal billing platform powered by AI

  Cash flow and billing ensures “one hundred percent” compliance - law firms spend over $200 million per annum on e-billing, says provider.

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E-COURTS

Courts in Japan to embrace the web

Japanese courts to use web meetings to connect judges and counsel in suit preparations, planned for 2020.

BREXIT

US Senator George Mitchell on flying visit

Chairman emeritus of global US law firm DLA Piper, Senator George Mitchell, flies into Dublin to mark opening of new office.

TRANSFORMATION

General counsel turnover increases 65 per cent

The last three years sees significant rise as chief executives demanding change and better legal support, according to a report.

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

DLA Piper launches AI practice

Firm announces launch of Artificial Intelligence practice and flags its thought leadership credentials.

Blogs

LEGAL SERVICES

Niche law firms poised to benefit from artificial intelligence

Disruption has opened up a world of opportunities for the legal marketplace in the UK, says Jeffrey Catanzaro.

BLOCKCHAIN

Unlocking the blockchain enigma

With the evolution of blockchain, clients in a wide range of sectors will be impacted, says Patrick McKenna.

Business sector round up

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

New North Sea oil Industry initiative from Pinsent Masons

The law firm will run a programme helping tech pioneers develop and market their businesses.

INSOLVENCY

The business of staying in business

Commercial pressures are forcing restaurant and retail businesses to seek better deals from their landlords, says Thomas Bond of law firm Russell-Cooke.