US Federal Judge Uses ChatGPT in Appeal Case
Snell v. United Specialty Insurance Company, 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, No. 22-12581. U.S. Appeals Judge Kevin Newsom of the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals wrote in Snell v. United Specialty Insurance Co. a concurring opinion whose express purpose was to offer ideas about how judges might use generative AI. Throughout a 32-page […]
Navigating the Underwriting Process: How Long It Takes and Tips to Speed It Up
Underwriting is a crucial step in the mortgage application process. It’s the phase where a lender thoroughly evaluates your financial standing, credit history, employment status, and overall loan repayment ability. This comprehensive assessment aims to minimize the lender’s risk while ensuring you can afford the monthly mortgage payments.
Bail hearings to be remote
The legal industry is adopting the digital age and remote working with Bail hearings becoming remote. They hope to speed up the process and free up time for Judges.
The most in-demand legal roles in 2024
A survey from the American Bar Association revealed that almost 70% of law firms struggle to find qualified candidates to fill positions.
Intellectual Property Trends
How have recent advancements in technology changed the intellectual property landscape for clients nationwide and around the world? The IP landscape is constantly changing as technology advancements continue to shape the products and services consumers and businesses use and enjoy. Two decades ago, Napster and pirated MP3s disrupted and upended the music distribution model and, […]
Asset Tracing and Recovery
What type of firms and cases does K2 Integrity work with? Our core clients have always been law firms, and this has not changed. However, the rise in litigation funding has seen the asset recovery market change to an extent. Without funding a case often does not get off the ground, so relationships with these […]
Arbitration in China
On 16 January 2024, the Supreme People’s Court of China published ten court cases on judicial review of arbitration. Case 3 recognized the validity of an arbitration agreement on arbitration in China administrated by a foreign arbitration institution. Previously, another court case published by the SPC in 2022 had already determined that an arbitral award […]
When Lawyers go Agile
HEUKING is one of the largest law firms in Germany, with more than 400 lawyers in eight major cities. Martin is the firm’s co-head for the Public Sector and Public Procurement practice group. During his career, he has been involved in many landmark infrastructure projects in Germany. His Hamburg-based team of ten includes professionals specialised […]
Five ways technology can streamline processes for lawyers
In today’s fast-paced legal system and legal profession, the incorporation of technology is no longer a luxury but a requirement.
Allen & Overy & Shearman & Sterling Merge
Partnerships at global law firms Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling have voted almost unanimously in favour of merging to create A&O Shearman.
Understanding the Expertise and Knowledge of a Notary
The role played by notaries public is one that has become especially valuable in recent years with the advent of Brexit and the fallout of COVID-19.
The Impact of Email Marketing on Legal Practices
For most modern organisations, the use of email is an irreplaceable tool for marketing and outreach to one’s client base. The same is true for law firms.