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The Shift: Amid Legal Layoffs, An AI Talent Race is Heating Up

These days, a mercurial economic forecast, oscillating between recession and solid footing, is leaving many perplexed about what to expect in the months to come. But for some law firms, the situation is clearer: demand is dropping, and finances are becoming tighter. As a consequence, they’re shrinking their operations and laying off staff.