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The Legal Intelligencer

Attack of the (Voice) Clones: Protecting the Right to Your Voice

A wide range of tools have been developed to perform vocal cloning, leading to vocal deepfakes becoming a common source of scams and misinformation. And these issues have only been exacerbated by a lack of appropriate laws and regulations to rein in the use of AI and protect an individual's right to their voice.
8 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Prohibitions on the Assignability of Leases—More Substance Than Form

From the tenant's perspective, flexibility in assignment can be essential for business growth or restructuring, while landlords typically seek to maintain oversight, continue to have financial assurances, and protect the integrity of the lease.
6 minute read

The American Lawyer

In the Latest Big Merger, Taft to Combine with Sherman & Howard

Taft leader Bob Hicks said the firm is also in preliminary talks with two or three other firms for a potential combination, although, "I normally talk to 20 or 30 firms before I find one that's viable."
4 minute read

Corporate Counsel

CLO of 2028 LA Olympics Committee Heads to Sidelines After 'All-Consuming Journey'

Tanja Olano has been deeply involved in Los Angeles' Olympic movement since 2015, when she became deputy general counsel of the exploratory committee that helped lead to the city's selection two years later as host of the 2028 games.
4 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Paul Hastings Adds Sidley Restructuring Partner in Dallas

The hiring of Sidley Austin restructuring partner Charles Persons continues Paul Hastings's aggressive growth in Texas.
3 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Judge Blasts Authors' Lawyers in Key AI Suit, Says Case Doomed Without Upgraded Team

U.S. District Judge Vincent Chhabria upbraided star litigator Joseph Saveri, who responded that he took the criticisms seriously. Saveri said that he intends to stick out the case but "not necessarily with this team. I've heard you loud and clear."
6 minute read

The American Lawyer

'More Deals and Larger Deals': Big Law Dealmakers Weigh In on Rate Cut Impact

Partners at Paul Hastings, Kirkland, Latham, Goodwin, and Simpson, among others, discussed the recent interest rate cut, with several saying it may take time to affect deals.
7 minute read

National Law Journal

'Nobody Else Knows': These Federal Appeals Courts Have Unique Local Rules

The Ninth Circuit is "the only court that has a rule that actually encourages the lawyers to come in and complain about a delay," said Judge Jon Newman of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.
4 minute read

The American Lawyer

The Real Value of a Corporate Associate's Billing

Four law firm leaders were asked to select between associates based on law firm segment, practice area, office location, rates, hours billed and fees collected.
4 minute read

The American Lawyer

Armstrong Teasdale Faced Regulatory Inquiry Before Shuttering in London

The firm's London office—which opened in 2021—brought in $14 million in revenue in 2022 but recorded less than $250,000 in profits.
5 minute read

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