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    Public Faith In State Courts Up As Trust In Fed. Courts Sinks

    Public confidence in state courts seems to be rising at the same time that trust in the federal courts and overall judicial system is plummeting, according to recent surveys that paint drastically divergent pictures of people's faith in state and national judicial systems.

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    Fla. Law School Explores Role Of AI In The Legal Profession

    Between research by professors and coursework touching on the technology, Florida State University College of Law has been making a multi-pronged effort to incorporate AI education into the law school curriculum.

  • Thompson Coburn Data Breach Plaintiffs Aim To Consolidate

    Plaintiffs seeking restitution from Thompson Coburn LLP over a data breach filled a motion Friday to consolidate the group's eight proposed class actions, as well as appoint three attorneys to interim class counsel over the potential master case.

  • Attys Get A Third Of $1.3M Settlement With Legal Data Co.

    A Kansas federal judge has awarded counsel one-third of a $1.3 million settlement in a class action against data and professional services company UnitedLex Corp. that allegedly exposed 200 gigabytes of sensitive information during a March 2023 data breach.

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    Walker Morris' First Information Chief Talks AI, Cloud Strategy

    In November, Walker Morris LLP hired its first chief information officer, Julia Elliott. Here, Elliott discusses how the legal field compares to other industries, the firm’s artificial intelligence projects, and her first six-month road map at Walker Morris.

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    Approach The Bench: What Judges Had To Say This Year

    Jurists weighed the benefits of partisan elections, praised innovations in telehearings and worried about the future of the profession in nearly a dozen interviews with Law360 this year.

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    Gunster $8.5M Data Breach Deal Needs More Info, Judge Says

    A Florida federal judge this week denied preliminary approval of an $8.5 million settlement in a data breach class action against Gunster and demanded more information on payouts, the plaintiffs' standing in the case and a historical breakdown of settlement rates.

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    How Law Firms Are Reinvesting 2024's Near-Record Profits

    U.S. law firms are set to close out 2024 with near-record increases in revenue and profits, according to industry surveys. Here, a look at how seven law firm leaders are planning to reinvest the windfall.

  • Legal Tech Roundup: Counsel Press, Blue J

    An online case management platform acquired by an appellate services provider tops this roundup of recent legal technology news.

  • Voir Dire: Law360 Pulse's Weekly Quiz

    This was another action-packed week for the legal industry as law firms announced large associate bonuses, opened up new offices, and made notable hires. Test your legal news savvy here with Law360 Pulse's weekly quiz.

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    Top Takeaways For Mid-Law Firms In 2024

    In 2024, midsize, midmarket and regional firms saw an overall strong year, several notable firm mergers and much conversation around new technologies, especially generative artificial intelligence.

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    The Year In Legal Ethics: AI, Judicial Scandal And More

    A number of legal ethics topics dominated the conversation in 2024, including artificial intelligence and the fallout of an undisclosed relationship between a Texas bankruptcy judge and an attorney whose firm appeared before him for years.

  • Lightbringer Raises €4.2M For AI-Backed Patent Software

    Swedish startup Lightbringer announced Wednesday the raising of €4.2 million ($4.36 million) in seed funding to help grow its patent software that uses artificial intelligence.

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    Law Firms Tap Business-Savvy Leaders Amid 2024 Shakeups

    The legal industry has seen ongoing leadership changes in 2024, with law firms increasingly turning to business-savvy leaders to oversee operations and better compete in a challenging market.

  • Legal Tech Co. NQ Zebraworks Gets $4.5M Capital Injection

    The legal document and billing workflow software company nQ Zebraworks on Wednesday announced plans to continue product development and cloud growth through an additional investment of AU$7 million ($4.5 million) from its parent company Reckon Ltd.

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    Level Legal Hires Ex-Priori Legal CMO

    Dallas-based alternative legal service provider Level Legal announced Wednesday that the former chief marketing officer at legal marketplace Priori Legal had joined the company in the same role.

  • Fla. Bar Eyes Rule Change On Limits For Non-Atty Roles

    The Florida Bar Board of Governors is considering a rule change to spell out that nonlawyers at a law firm cannot supervise the work of attorneys or perform policymaking duties that affect the practice of law, among other prohibited tasks, a spokeswoman for the bar confirmed to Law360 Pulse on Monday.

  • WashU Law School Teams With WickardAI On Legal AI Program

    The School of Law at Washington University in St. Louis announced Tuesday the launch of a new program in collaboration with startup WickardAI focused on artificial intelligence and the practice of law.

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    Dye & Durham Board Resigns As Interm CEO Selected

    The board of directors for Dye & Durham Ltd. resigned on Tuesday and appointed an activist investor-led slate of candidates to replace them, ending a yearlong proxy fight for board seats.

  • NY State Bar, Legal Aid Society Praise E-Filing Law

    The New York State Bar Association, as well as the New York City nonprofit Legal Aid Society, praised the signing into law of legislation that would allow the chief administrative judge to institute e-filing of court documents in any or all of the state's trial courts.

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    Holtzman Vogel Launches Program To Aid AI Startups

    Holtzman Vogel unveiled a program Monday that will have the firm's recently launched artificial intelligence practice group provide pro bono legal services, including business formation advice and guidance about regulatory compliance to AI startups.

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    Revived Legal Tech Co. Immediation Shifts Leaders Again

    The online dispute resolution platform Immediation named a new chief executive officer on Monday, after its most recent CEO lasted less than one year.

  • LegalZoom Launches Strategic Alliance With 1-800Accountant

    LegalZoom announced Monday that it will launch a multiyear strategic partnership with financial services firm 1-800Accountant by the start of the new year.

  • Legal Tech Roundup: Wolters Kluwer, LinkSquares

    Two legal technology companies added new C-suite leaders this week.

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    Looking Back At Dye & Durham's 2024 Proxy Fight

    A yearlong proxy fight over the direction of Toronto-based legal technology company Dye & Durham Ltd. will come to a head this week, as investors cast votes for a slate of competing nominees to its board of directors.

Expert Analysis

  • Young Attorneys Using AI: The Benefits And Best Practices Author Photo

    Young attorneys who embrace artificial intelligence technology position themselves at the forefront of legal innovation, enhancing their professional capabilities and helping shape how legal services will be delivered in the decades to come, say Robert Klamser, James Le and Randall Reese at Stretto.

  • Bridging The Legal Tech Talent Gap With Apprenticeships Author Photo

    Many law firms and legal departments struggle to find employees with both legal knowledge and an understanding of technology applications in legal workflows, so solving this talent shortage requires considering untraditional options — like apprenticeship programs, says Jennifer Walker at ProSearch and Daniel Villao at Intelligent Partnerships.

  • Talking Mental Health: Working As A Mom Of An Autistic Son Author Photo

    Sarah Kovit Hanna at Assurant discusses how she balances the demands of her in-house role and the support needs of her son, who was diagnosed with autism, as a single mom, and reflects on how the legal industry can better support caretakers of family members who have special needs.

  • A New Standard For Ethically Bringing AI Into Legal Practice Author Photo

    Legal professionals' hesitance to fully embrace artificial intelligence reflects ongoing concerns about accuracy, bias and client confidentiality — but new standards like ISO/IEC 42001 can help law firms implement AI responsibly, benefiting from its advantages while bolstering stakeholder confidence, says Danny Manimbo at Schellman.

  • Talking Mental Health: The View From Life After BigLaw Author Photo

    Life coach and author Wendy Tamis Robbins discusses why she left a career in BigLaw to work in the professional well-being space after finding freedom from anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder and substance use disorders, and highlights two changes the legal industry should implement to address attorneys' mental health.

  • How 2 Litigators Decided Dad Would Stay Home With The Kids Author Photo

    Jennifer Hoekstra at Aylstock Witkin shares the tough conversations about timing, goals, logistics and values involved in her family's decision that she would build her career as a litigator and law firm partner while her husband stepped back from his own litigation role to stay home with their children.

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    Legal Tech Talks: DraftWise CEO On Barriers To Adoption Author Photo

    James Ding, CEO and co-founder of DraftWise, discusses misconceptions attorneys often have about working with new technologies, including that software will replace jobs, and the importance of preparing for additional regulations as governing bodies develop a better understanding of artificial intelligence.

  • Talking Mental Health: Managing Depression As A Co. Founder Author Photo

    New Era ADR co-founder Collin Williams discusses his journey navigating a clinical depression diagnosis, how this experience affected his leadership style, and what the legal industry can do to better support attorneys with mental health conditions.

  • The Winners And Losers Of AI In The Legal Services Industry Author Photo

    Artificial intelligence in the legal services industry will unlikely eradicate law firms, but it will still undoubtedly test their resilience — especially big firms, says Santiago Rodríguez at Arias SLP.

  • The Last Lawyer: The Evolution And Ethics Of Legal AI Tools Author Photo

    Chatbots represent a powerful but provisional tool, but lawyers must exercise caution and use only vetted, properly guardrailed silicon advocates, scalable for future services, say Marty Robles-Avila at Berry Appleman and Michele Carney at Carney & Marchi.

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    Talking Mental Health: Tackling Stress As A Practice Leader Author Photo

    Constance Rhebergen at Bracewell discusses how she handles the stress of being a practice chair, how sources of stress have changed in the legal industry over the past decade and what law firms can do to protect attorney mental health.

  • Legal Tech And Lawyer Workflow: Enhancing, Not Replacing Author Photo

    When selecting from an increasing pool of legal technology capabilities, think about micro moves with macro effect, as the most successful tools will be those that feel like a natural extension of how lawyers are already accustomed to working, says Ilona Logvinova at Cleary.

  • How Firms Can Effectively Evaluate Their Summer Associates Author Photo

    One of the most effective ways firms can ensure their summer associate programs are a success is by engaging in a timely and meaningful evaluation process and being intentional about when, how and by whom feedback should be provided, say Caroline Cimei and Erica Fine at Shutts & Bowen.

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    Talking Mental Health: Life As A Lawyer With OCD Author Photo

    Kelly Hughes at Ogletree discusses what she’s learned in the 14 years since she was diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder, recounting how the experience shaped her law practice, what the legal industry and general public get wrong about the disorder, and how law firms can better support employees who have OCD.

  • 'Blind Spots' Pose Major Hurdle To AI Adoption In Legal Tech Author Photo

    Legal tech circles have been focused on how to eliminate large language model hallucinations, but blind spots, or inaccuracies through omissions, are a rarely discussed shortcoming that pose an even larger risk in the legal space, says James Ding at DraftWise.

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