When will the legal market truly transform due to the impact of generative AI? Have we overcome the challenges of AI accuracy yet? Will we see another Atrium-style launch? These and other key questions are explored with Annie Datesh, Chief Innovation Officer at Wilson Sonsini. The AL TV video interview, ahead of the Legal Innovators California conference, June […]
Expert Witness Zach Barreto, Director, Expert Institute Expert witnesses can make or break a case—but only if they’re brought in at the right time. When attorneys wait too long, they risk missing key facts, weakening their strategy, and losing valuable opportunities. Getting experts involved early helps build a stronger, more focused case from the very
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Being charged with a crime is a daunting experience that can leave you feeling overwhelmed and uncertain about the road ahead. Whether the charges are minor or serious, it’s critical to act swiftly and wisely. Hiring an experienced lawyer is not just advisable—it’s essential. A skilled legal professional can be the difference between a fair
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Biglaw’s Trump Surrender Tom Borman, LawFuel contributing editor In what appears to be a growing trend across the US biglaw business, five additional major law firms have committed substantial pro bono resources in response to recent executive branch pressures. Kirkland & Ellis, Latham & Watkins, A&O Shearman, and Simpson Thacher have each pledged $125 million
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The Strange Case of Auckland Lawyer Benjamin Wong Benjamin Wong has been struck off the rolls by the Lawyers and Conveyancers Disciplinary Tribunal for an extensive scheme of forgery and client deception spanning nearly two years – and yet there was no apparent benefit to Wong in any of the misdeeds. >> A new job?
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How One Lawyer Turned Mockery Into a Business Model Ben Thomson, LawFuel contributing editor In a profession where “aggressive representation” is practically a sacred mantra, one UK solicitor has flipped the script by building his practice on, brace yourself, being nice to clients. He’s the Mr Nice Guy lawyer who built a whole business model
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Trump’s Law Firm Hit List Grows Tom Borman, LawFuel contributing editor When the former president decides your firm is next on his legal hit list, you’ve officially joined what might be the most exclusive club no one asked to join. That’s the predicament elite litigation powerhouse Susman Godfrey the litigation boutique that finds itself in
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Child Support Law When parents separate or divorce, one of the most pressing concerns is ensuring the financial well-being of their children. Child support laws are designed to address this need, establishing a legal framework for the financial contributions of each parent towards raising their children. Navigating these laws can feel overwhelming, especially during an
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The US Attorney has issued a press release relating to the former Girardi Keese law firm headed by Tom Girardi regarding the firm’s former accountant, sentenced to over 10 years’ prison. Tom Girardi was a former celebrity lawyer in Los Angeles. The US Attorney media release is below – Former Accounting Chief at Now-Defunct Girardi
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Pro Bono Leader Exits Following $40M Trump Settlement Steven Banks has stepped down as Paul Weiss’s pro bono practice leader just weeks after the firm’s contentious deal with the Trump administration. Banks, 68, didn’t directly blame the Trump agreement but stated his “opportunity to make an impact as a lawyer is diminishing.” He expressed a
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