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Gibson Dunn launches AI and automated systems group
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher has launched a new practice group focused on artificial intelligence and automated systems.
The billion dollar plus rise and fall of employment litigation
Workplace class action report charts billion dollar plus stunning rise and fall in settlement values, as Supreme Court's Rulings take centre stage.
Fetal heartbeat at the centre of new abortion fight
New bill banning most abortions once a fetal heartbeat detected introduced Kentucky, critics warn of more legal battles ahead.
Black/African-American associates lag behind in US law firms
Despite Gains in Overall Representation of Women, Minorities, and LGBT Lawyers at Firms, Gains for Black/African-American Attorneys Lag.
In-house leader jumps over the desk in IBM Red Hat deal
In-house counsel will continue to work on the IBM-Red Hat deal, but now from the other side of the desk as Hogan Lovells hires their client.
In-house lawyers braced for new gender legislation
Legislators introduce harassment training requirements in 2019 for companies with California employees, push for more women on boards.
High growth, slow payment and brand defining US legal business
US law enjoys strongest growth in almost a decade, getting paid remains problematic, branding counts - here's the outlook for 2019!
Executives settle $2.7m crypto scam charges
SEC settles with AriseBank executives who lied to investors, saying ico offering was 'first-of-its-kind,' lifetime ban issued.
Litigation to grow, but skills shortage worries US firms
Survey says almost half of law firms plan to expand their legal rteams in the next 6 months, with litigation topping priorities.
Americans want law firms to drop fees and the mystique
Survey reveals Americans are looking for alternatives to legal proceedings due to high fees and being mystified by law providers.
Microsoft president calls for facial recognition regulation
Microsoft chief calls for new regulation to govern the widespread roll-out of facial recognition technology to avoid bias and discrimination.
Kirkland & Ellis latest to drop Arbitration for non-attorney staff
Firm previously eliminated mandatory arbitration for associates, former associates, as a student-led group continues pushing for changes.
NLRB general counsel comments may spark arbitration changes
Companies may have to look out for significant changes to employee arbitration agreements after general counsel comments, says attorney.
General counsel put in spotlight of the opioid crisis
State gc could be earning up to ten times her $130k salary in private sector, but says she is happy helping people in midst of opioid epidemic.
From chief of legal to head of business strategy
Consistent with trends of law towards business, HP taps top lawyer to develop business and strategy.
First-ever charges brought by SEC over promotion of coin offerings
Professional boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr and music producer Khaled Khaled, known as DJ Khaled, settle with SEC over ICO payments.
Management skills trumps traditional legal prowess says report
New report reveals average salaries, confirms gender differences and highlights management skills trump legal prowess.
New Partners unsure of career path and compensation after promotion
Survey of new partners shows that despite law firms increasing training, they remain non-plussed about advances in career and compensation.
Roll out the barrel as beer firm wins $14m attorney fees appeal
Dismissal of appeal states 8th Circuit court won't consider attorneys' fees denial in case involving SeaWorld worker pensions.
Arbitration can be both hit and myth
General counsel should maybe be wary, as AAA publishes white paper to flag myths surrounding a growing trend.