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U.S. News Rankings Future - With 11 law schools having announced they will stay out of the rankings so far, many are speculating about the future of the rankings; specifically if this exodus will spread to undergraduate rankings. More here.
All aboard the GPT-3 Express! Brad Newman, Assoc. Dir. of Practice Innovation Services at Cooley LLP wrote his take on the LegalTech AI Hype Train. Read it here.
Lexion In-House Legal Professional Survey - Given the state of the economy, Lexion's survey (polling 450 in-house legal professionals) finds companies are slowing/freezing hiring, reducing outside counsel spend and conducting layoffs. More here.
Major US Record Labels are filing copyright lawsuits against companies that don't obtain licenses to use music in TikTok videos and other social media posts. More here.
Global Study: Four-Day Workweek - The global study reported results from 33 companies and 903 workers of a 6-month period; the vast majority reporting they would not go back to a five-day workweek after it ended. 97% of the 495 respondents and 27 companies want to stay with the four-day work model. More here.
Elon Musk's Neuralink Chip - With Musk's brain chip trials resulting in 1k+ animal deaths, Neuralink finds itself embroiled in a federal investigation. More here.
Devin Stone, also known under his Youtube handle LegalEagle, provides a detailed breakdown of the FTX Collapse. View here.
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The United Nations Security Council recently held a groundbreaking meeting to discuss the emerging reality of artificial intelligence (AI). The meeting highlighted the potential benefits and risks of integrating AI into our daily lives.
Starting a business requires many steps, and takes hard work and dedication. This guide covers ten things you should think about to increase your chances of success.
Hands have been shaken on your job offer (most likely by email) and arrangements have been set. Now it’s time for the job to begin. Perhaps you feel yourself transported back to the first day of elementary school as you put on your smartest work clothes and head off into the unknown. But whatever you’re feeling, there are a number of things you can do to set yourself up for success during your first few weeks at your new firm. Let’s consider this key initial period.
In recognition of PRIDE month, Legal.io presents a free film screening of CURED - a documentary that tells the story of the activists who brought about a pivotal but little-known victory in the movement for LGBTQ equality: the American Psychiatric Association’s 1973 decision to remove homosexuality from its manual of mental illnesses.
As the world faces a record breaking election year, tech companies agree to co-operate to crack down on malicious AI use.
Published weekly on Friday, the Legal.io Newsletter covers the latest in legal, talent & tech.
Chief Legal Officer role in modern corporations is changing.
ExxonMobil announced Craig Morford, Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary, will retire on July 1, 2024, and will be succeeded by Jeff Taylor, who brings extensive legal and corporate governance experience.
Published weekly on Friday, the Legal.io Newsletter covers the latest in legal, talent & tech.