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Microsoft announced Windows 365, a new service that will let users stream the Windows operating system from the cloud, making it easier to access Windows apps, data and setting on any device. More here
Disco plans IPO - the Austin-based e-discovery company announced plans to go public aiming for $200 million stock offering. More here.
LinkSquares Raises $40M - In their third investment round in as many years, the contract management company has now raised over $61M since its inception, and plans to double their headcount. More here.
Davis Polk & Wardwell Plans Return to Office - A trial period for lawyers will require a return to the office at 7 out of every 10 business days starting in September. More here.
Fastcase 50 - Fastcase announced the 2021 Fastcase 50, honoring law's smartest, most courageous innovators, visionaries, & leaders. Legal.io's very own Hannah Konitshek is among the honorees. More here.
Practical Law introduces several new features to its legal research platform, including AI-driven question-answer functionality and interactive matter maps. More here.
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Bankman-Fried was charged with seven counts of fraud and money laundering, and maintained his innocence throughout the trial.
Published weekly on Friday, the Legal.io Newsletter covers the latest in legal, talent & tech.
A new report by Thomson Reuters found 57% of law firm employees are satisfied with their office attendance policies after BigLaw embraces the hybrid office culture.
In-house legal professionals discuss what they do when the business team won't listen to the legal teams' advice within their company.
The lawsuit filed by Google seeks financial compensation for individuals who suffered damages as a result of the scam.
Bitcoin is a cryptocurrency that allows transactions to take place directly between two parties, without the need of a central bank acting as a middle-man. This legal guide explains what Bitcoin is, and covers some of the legal issues facing this new type of currency.