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Chace family members trade barbs in legal feud dividing one of RI’s ri…
Law and Legal

Chace family members trade barbs in legal feud dividing one of RI’s ri…

PROVIDENCE – Arnold “Buff” Chace Jr., the real-estate developer whose tax breaks from the city are under scrutiny, is asking the court to settle a bitter family dispute without a trial and allow him to remain as the administrator of a $70 million trust. Chace is asking Superior Court Judge Brian P. Stern to rule in […]

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Legal firms remain cautious about AI in the industry
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Legal firms remain cautious about AI in the industry

Listen to this article As the use of generative artificial intelligence continues to grow in many industries, a new report shows that the legal community remains cautious about integrating the technology into internal operations of corporate law departments. Conducted by Roseland-based law firm Lowenstein Sandler and the Association of Corporate Counsel – New Jersey, the […]

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Tesla Autopilot arbitration win could set legal benchmark in auto indu…
Arbitration

Tesla Autopilot arbitration win could set legal benchmark in auto indu…

In a victory for Tesla, a California federal judge ruled over the weekend that a group of Tesla owners cannot pursue in court claims that the company falsely advertised its automated features. Instead, they will have to face individual arbitration. U.S. District Judge Haywood Gilliam’s ruling isn’t a win for the defensibility of Tesla’s advanced […]

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Crypto-law: Navigating the legal landscape of cryptocurrencies
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Crypto-law: Navigating the legal landscape of cryptocurrencies

Share Tweet Share Share Email Cryptocurrency, or digital assets, is becoming increasingly popular. It has revolutionised the financial industry globally. In Australia, the adoption of cryptocurrencies has grown significantly over the years. However, this innovative digital asset class operates within a complex legal framework that seeks to balance […]

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US Supreme Court to decide scope of arbitration exemption for transpor…
Arbitration

US Supreme Court to decide scope of arbitration exemption for transpor…

A delivery worker is pictured in New York City, New York, U.S., September 23, 2021. REUTERS/David ‘Dee’ Delgado Acquire Licensing Rights Summary Companies Law Firms High court to decide if exemption applies outside transportation industry Case involves delivery workers for a bakery Scope of exemption has been litigated extensively Sept 29 (Reuters) – The U.S. […]

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StartUp Pushing AI to In-House Law Groups Lands Legal Chief (1)
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StartUp Pushing AI to In-House Law Groups Lands Legal Chief (1)

LawVu Ltd., a startup behind software to boost efficiency of in-house legal teams, has hired David Lancelot as its first chief legal officer and head of advocacy. Lancelot, a former general counsel for QVC’s UK arm, joined LawVu last month. His new role involves being an evangelist for a platform the company provides that uses […]

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a law expert ranks legal dramas by their accuracy
Law and Legal

a law expert ranks legal dramas by their accuracy

From Elle Woods in Legally Blonde to Jennifer Walters in She-Hulk, Atticus Finch in To Kill a Mockingbird to Denny Crane in Boston Legal, our popular culture is often where we first see and witness legal practice. Sometimes this comes via the silver screen, other times television. But it would be wrong to think that […]

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Conservative groups turn to legal pressure to rein in DEI on college c…
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Conservative groups turn to legal pressure to rein in DEI on college c…

A conservative think tank is threatening Arizona State University with legal action over its diversity, equity, and inclusion programs in the latest example of conservative backlash to DEI initiatives. In a pair of letters to the leadership of Arizona State University , the Goldwater Institute said that the institution was illegally spending public dollars on […]

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