What are Neurorights?
What are Neurorights? Neurorights can be characterized as a new international legal framework for human rights specifically aimed at protecting the brain and its activity as neurotechnology advances. What is Neurotechnology? Neurotechnology is any technology that offers enhanced understanding of brain or nervous system function, as well as to enable researchers and clinicians to visualize […]
7 Benefits of Using Legal Document Management Software
As a lawyer, you know the importance of the legal cases you encounter daily. These cases generate a lot of documents, and most of them are essential in helping your clients win in court. You need reliable software to manage all the documents and ensure that you can seamlessly access them when necessary. Legal document […]
8 Legal Tech Trends Transforming Practice in 2024
Thanks to rapid advances in technology, the entire scenario within the legal landscape is changing fast. Fast forward to 2024, and legal tech integration would be the lifeblood of any law firm or legal department if it wishes to stay within the competitive fray. Innovations such as AI-driven tools for research to blockchain-enabled contracts are […]
Social Media and the Legal System: A Double-Edged Sword
Social Media and the Legal System: A Double-Edged Sword In the digital age, social media has become an omnipresent force, influencing nearly every aspect of daily life, including the legal system. Platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok offer a public forum for discussion, information dissemination, and even evidence gathering. However, the intersection of social […]
AutoScout24 Finalizes Agreement to Acquire TRADER Corporation
Kirkland & Ellis advised Thoma Bravo and TRADER Corporation, operator of Canada’s leading online automotive marketplaces, on the sale of TRADER Corporation to AutoScout24, the leading pan-European online automotive marketplace. In conjunction with this acquisition, funds affiliated with existing majority shareholder Hellman & Friedman will make a meaningful incremental equity investment in AutoScout24. The transaction […]
How to sign a PDF document on your mobile
Mastering a new esign API to sign a PDF document using your smartphone is a game-changer. This guide will explore four straightforward methods: Lumin or Lumin Sign, mobile e-signature apps, the Markup tool on iOS, and Google Drive. Each method has its unique advantages, but Lumin Sign will be our focus due to its superior […]
Boosting Efficiency in Law Firms: Tips for Enhanced Productivity
In the fiercely competitive legal field, maximizing efficiency is essential for achieving success. Whether a law firm is large or small, finding ways to streamline operations, cut costs, and enhance effectiveness is key to staying ahead of the game. The legal landscape is constantly evolving, influenced by technological advancements and innovative business models that are […]
American Bar Association releases its view of the growing use of generative artificial intelligence in law
The American Bar Association (ABA) has published its first ever formal opinion of the use of generative artificial intelligence (GAI) in legal practice as its influence increases. Formal Opinion 512, which has been created by the ABA’s Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility, states that to ensure that all clients are protected then […]
How can an expert witness impact mining litigation?
Exploring the Legal Considerations within the Mining Industry as an Expert Witness – We ask, how can an expert witness impact mining litigation? Bara Consulting is a consulting engineering and advisory group actively involved in mining and mineral processing projects globally. Current work extends from expert witness and due diligence through Feasibility Study work to […]
ABA provide opinion on the use of AI in law
The use of AI in law The integration of generative AI within the legal industry offers substantial advantages for both lawyers and clients. By enhancing efficiency, AI significantly reduces the time required for tasks such as legal research, document drafting, and case analysis. This technological advancement allows lawyers to allocate more of their focus and […]
M&A Negotiation Simulator: Open-Source Release of Alpha Prototype
by Dr. Megan Ma, Hasan Abed El Kader Hammoud,Hani Itani, Leonard Nuara, Conrad Everhard The M&A Negotiation Simulator, an innovative tool originally showcased at the CodeX Futurelaw 2024 conference, is […]
Kirkland Advises Commure on Acquisition of Augmedix
Kirkland provided counsel to Commure, Inc., a company in the General Catalyst portfolio, in finalizing a definitive agreement for the acquisition of Augmedix, Inc., a company specializing in ambient AI medical documentation and data solutions. Commure, Inc. intends to utilize the synergies resulting from the acquisition to further expand its presence in the healthcare technology […]