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On Wednesday, April 8, 2026, Seattle-founded law firm Perkins Coie officially announced the opening of a new representative office in Shenzhen, China. This move marks a strategic pivot and re-entry into the Chinese market just two years after the firm shuttered its Shanghai and Beijing locations in early 2024. The Shenzhen opening is more than … Read more
In a seismic shift for internet law, two recent jury verdicts against Meta and Google have handed plaintiffs’ attorneys something they have sought for decades: a proven blueprint for holding social media liability accountable in court. The rulings—a $375 million verdict in New Mexico and a $6 million award in California—mark the first time juries have accepted … Read more
A new report investigating the rapid rise in data breach lawsuits and web tracking settlements points to a convergence of three primary drivers: an explosion in litigation fueled by a small group of plaintiffs’ firms, the application of antiquated state and federal wiretapping laws to modern website technologies, and a fragmented legal landscape that encourages … Read more
Zeynep Ersin Legalweek 2026 appearances are generating major buzz in the legal tech world as the Seyfarth Shaw Chief Innovation and Strategic Design Officer delivered sharp insights on how AI is reshaping law firm operations and client expectations. At Legalweek New York 2026, Ersin emerged as one of the most sought-after voices on the future … Read more
White House Agreements With Major Law Firms ‘Threaten Lawyer Independence,’ Industry Observers and Legal Scholars Argue Agreements between the White House and several prominent law firms under the Trump administration are drawing sharp criticism from legal experts, who warn they undermine the independence of the legal profession and could have lasting effects on lawyers’ ability … Read more
1. Governance Failures: The “Black Box” at the Management Level Governance failures occur when the organizational structure overseeing AI is inadequate. This often happens before a model is even deployed. The “Shadow IT” Explosion: Employees use unapproved consumer-grade AI (like ChatGPT or DeepSeek) to write code, analyze sensitive customer data, or generate board reports. What goes wrong: The … Read more
An established Atlanta-based law firm, Taylor English Duma (now known as Taylor Duma), is officially shuttering its operations in March 2026 following a long-term erosion of its partner ranks. The closure marks the end of a multi-year period of instability for the firm, which once boasted over 150 attorneys. The decline accelerated significantly throughout 2025 … Read more
The news regarding the departure of Goldman Sachs’ Chief Legal Officer (CLO), Kathryn Ruemmler, has sparked significant conversation due to the intersection of record-high compensation and past professional associations. Despite the controversy surrounding her previous ties to Jeffrey Epstein, Ruemmler received a substantial pay increase in 2026, just prior to the announcement of her exit. … Read more
Supreme Court Weighs Whether Government Can Turn Back Asylum Seekers at the Border WASHINGTON — March 26, 2026 — Two days after oral arguments, the U.S. Supreme Court is still weighing one of the year’s most closely watched immigration cases: whether federal border agents can legally stop asylum seekers at official ports of entry before … Read more
We Have a Big Problem With State Farm’: Surge of Lawsuits Targets Insurer Over Alleged Hail Claim Denials in Oklahoma State Farm, the largest property insurer in Oklahoma, is facing a rapidly growing wave of lawsuits accusing the company of systematically denying or underpaying valid wind and hail damage claims — especially those involving roof … Read more