Explore Legal.io

For Clients
Legal.io company logo
Hire Talent
Find the best fit for any legal role
For Members
Jobs
The best legal jobs, updated daily
Salaries
Benchmark compensation for any legal role
Learn
Learn and grow with our community
Events
Connect with peers at exclusive events
Apps
Tools to streamline legal work
Advertise on Legal.io
Post a job for free
Reach more qualified applicants quickly
Advertise with Us
Reach a targeted audience

For Clients

Hire Talent
Legal.io company logo
Solutions
Find the best fit for any legal role
New Hire
Get highly qualified candidates in days
Popular Roles
Data & Tools
Budget Calculator
Plan and manage your legal budget
Salary Insights
Compensation data for legal roles
Vendor Directory
The ultimate list of legal tech tools

May 19, 2023 Edition #159

Published weekly on Friday, the Legal.io Newsletter covers the latest in legal, talent & tech

May 19, 2023 Edition #159

News

Supreme Court Rules Against Changing Section 230 - The highest court declined to reinterpret Section 230 in Gonzalez v. Google and Twitter v. Taamneh, confirming long-standing jurisprudence that social media platforms are not liable for terrorist content on their platforms. Community member Franklin Graves shares a helpful breakdown on this week's Supreme Court decisions.

Warhol Estate Loses Copyright Battle - Notably, the US Supreme Court ruled in favor of a photographer who claimed Andy Warhol violated her copyright by using her work to create images of the legendary musician Prince. Bloomberg Law breaks it down:

OpenAI CEO Calls for AI Regulations - Sam Altman testified before a Senate panel this week urging lawmakers to pass regulations to "manage the potential downsides" of generative AI. Similar regulatory activity is taking place in the European Union.

BigLaw Lawyers on TikTok - Some top firms are conflicted over the social media presence of their staff. Lawyers are finding it hard to balance the culture of BigLaw with that of being a social influencer. 

Zoom Invests in Anthropic - The company invested an undisclosed amount in AI startup Anthropic, as it seeks to integrate the SF-based start-up's technology into its video-conferencing platform.

SVB Gets Grilled by Senators - Former top executives at Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank faced bipartisan criticism during a hearing with lawmakers blaming management decisions for both banks' collapse. 

"Taco Tuesday" Patent Liberation 🌮  - Yum! Brands (the parent company of Taco Bell) is petitioning the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to "liberate" the phrase "taco Tuesday" from Taco John's, a chain that has held the trademark for over 30 years.

Legal Jobs 👩🏾‍⚖️

We curate the best in-house jobs so you don't have to. See 1000+ open positions on legal.io.jobs or click here to post a job.

Legal.io Logo
Welcome to Legal.io

Connect with peers, level up skills, and find jobs at the world's best in-house legal departments

More from Legal.io

Starting a Business - Federal / State Taxes

If you are starting a business, it’s important to understand your federal, state, and local tax requirements.

Law FirmsCareerBusiness and Corporate
3 Tips For Finding Your Dream Job

Full-time workers spend around 2,000 hours per year on their job – not including commuting and late evenings in the office. If your current position is not doing it for you, it’s natural to start daydreaming about more inspiring things. But how can you get yourself from struggling to get out of bed in the morning to raring to go? Read on for a few ideas!

3 Tips For Finding Your Dream Job
Career
Legal Job Market Slows After Reaching Peak

BLS Data showed that the total number of legal jobs in the U.S. dropped to 1,187,800 in January, from 1,192,200 in December 2023.

Legal Job Market Slows After Reaching Peak
Hiring
The Power of Pay Transparency

Legal.io's Salary Tool is a groundbreaking innovation reshaping how legal professionals access compensation data. This tool is more than a resource; it's an empowerment platform, offering knowledge, insights, and actionable takeaways. Ready to change the game?

The Power of Pay Transparency
In-House Counsel Embracing AI Advancements in the Legal Industry

A Bloomberg Law special report indicates that in-house counsel use of artificial intelligence increased five-fold from Spring 2023 to Summer 2023.

In-House Counsel Embracing AI Advancements in the Legal Industry
TechnologyIn-House CounselCareer
Alternative Fee Arrangements: Communicating with Outside Counsel

Alternative Fee Arrangements are gaining steam and are increasingly considered a viable alternative to the traditional billable hour model. This article provides an overview of things to discuss with outside counsel when exploring alternative fee arrangements.

Alternative Fee Arrangements: Communicating with Outside Counsel
In-House CounselCompensation
EU Banking Watchdog Turns Scrutiny Up on Banks' Crypto Connections

The authority’s probe aims to assess the potential risks associated with banks' exposure to crypto entities.

EU Banking Watchdog Turns Scrutiny Up on Banks' Crypto Connections
TechnologyBanking and FinanceInternational
eDiscovery company DISCO goes public

CS Disco Inc., the Texas-based provider of legal document review and eDiscovery services, went public today on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and will be traded under the “LAW” symbol.

eDiscovery company DISCO goes public
Legal Software
Legal.io Logo
Welcome to Legal.io

Connect with peers, level up your skills, and find jobs at the world's best in-house legal departments