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K&L Gates achieves certification for responsible AI use
US law firm says it is one of the first large law firms to be certified to the international standard for AI
Marriott Vacations Worldwide promotes deputy GC to top legal role
Andrew Marcus replaces James Hunter as GC, who is retiring at the start of April
Skadden adds Paul Hastings debt finance partner duo in New York, Chicago
Scott Heard joins in New York to lead Skadden’s private credit practice as Matthew Murphy joins corporate restructuring group in Chicago
Legora acquires Canadian agentic legal AI platform Walter AI
Legora says deal will help strengthen its position in the Canadian market
Digital infrastructure business US Signal hires Warner Norcross & Judd lawyer as first CLO
Nate Steed takes on first in-house role after almost 18 years working in private practice
US federal employment litigation jumps to seven-year high – study
Rise in cases linked to growth in disability accommodation and discrimination lawsuits, according to Lex Machina
Mayer Brown hits McGuireWoods for six partners across Houston, Washington DC
Group including McGuireWoods’ former Houston managing partner Yasser Madriz will boost Mayer Brown’s energy practice
Sidley Austin hires Debevoise finance head in New York
Jeffrey Ross bolsters Chicago firm’s 200-stong finance practice as it seeks further growth
Legal AI platform Legora valued at $5.5bn after completing $550m funding round
Series D capital raise from investors including Accel, Bain and Starwood will help fuel US growth
US background checker Asurint hires screening industry veteran as next GC
Vince Pascarella replaces Kelly Uebel, who has departed to launch a consulting business
Longtime Cravath litigation partner launches New York boutique
Gruenstein Law to focus on government and internal investigations, white-collar criminal cases, regulatory enforcement and complex civil litigation
Legora expands US footprint with Houston, Chicago office openings
Swedish legaltech start-up says it plans more US office openings this year to meet growing demand
Freshfields and Gibson Dunn advise on Axel Springer’s £575m Telegraph acquisition
Deal scuppers rival deal from the owner of the Daily Mail, advised by Slaughter and May
Radisson Americas-owner Choice Hotels names deputy GC as next legal head
Jeff Lobb will replace Simone Wu as GC later this month
Majority of US employers impacted by Trump’s DEI, immigration policies – study
Littler survey reveals 71% of employers have been affected by DEI policy changes and 65% by new immigration policy