Attorneys Warned to Vet That Tools Billed as Gen AI Are Genuine

As more tech companies roll out tools labeled as AI, legal leaders need to be wary of taking those claims at face value, lawyers said at the Association of Corporate Counsel annual meeting in Philadelphia Wednesday.

Consumer Caught Up in Law Firm’s Data Breach Drops Class Action

A consumer dropped his proposed class action alleging that the South Carolina-based law firm Riley Pope & Laney LLC negligently failed to protect the personal information of more than 7,000 people that was exposed in a 2024 data breach.

American Constitution Society Taps New President

The American Constitution Society named Phil Brest, a former senior White House Counsel under Joe Biden, its president as top progressive legal organizations tap new leadership amid Trump administration attacks on lawyers and the judicial system.

Ex-Celsius CEO’s Lawyers Seek Speedy Exit From Bankruptcy Case

A Long Island law firm asked a court to quickly approve its request to withdraw as counsel for Alex Mashinsky, Celsius Network’s founder and former CEO, who is serving a 12-year prison sentence for fraud and market manipulation.

DOJ Lawyers’ Courtroom Lies Challenge Judiciary, Ex-Judges Say

Former federal judges are lamenting a new challenge their colleagues on the bench face: government lawyers making false statements in court.

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Lessons from Dewey & LeBoeuf: A Cautionary Tale for Law Firms Facing Partner Exits

In a gripping look back at the collapse of Dewey & LeBoeuf, Steven Davis shares his perspective on the factors that led to the firm's downfall, highlighting the dangers of financial instability and cultural discord. When law firms face significant partner departures, this story serves as a stark reminder of the challenges of navigating turbulent times.

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SPAC Deals Are Back in Fashion, and MAGA Is Fueling Their Growth

The final year of Donald Trump’s first presidency kicked off a boom in so-called special purpose acquisition companies, with hundreds reaching the market. When Joe Biden moved into the White House and cracked down on the murky investments, the frenzy subsided, but with Trump’s return to power SPACs are back. Founders have raised more than $24 billion since the November election, easily exceeding the past two years combined.

Palantir Inks More Than $200 Million Deal With Lumen

Palantir Technologies Inc. will provide AI software to Lumen Technologies Inc. in a new partnership, part of a push by the telecom company to support more AI services, and a bid by Palantir to reach more customers.

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