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In an opinion that may come as a surprise to those familiar with the old axiom that "claims should be construed when possible to preserve their validity," the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has held the axiom applies only to ambiguous claim terms.

A new survey reveals that 18% of in-house legal teams haven't adopted AI tools, but their hesitation isn't about budget or leadership support. When asked what would actually move them to explore AI, 56% cited the need for clearer regulatory guidance—more than double any other factor. This finding challenges conventional assumptions about AI adoption barriers and suggests the legal industry is waiting for something vendors and consultants aren't currently providing.

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit evaluated the trademark significance of using a competitor’s trademarks in internet meta-tags, as well as the evolving standard for granting preliminary injunctions in trademark infringement actions in determining that a defendant’s use of plaintiff’s trademarks as a meta-tag was actionable and likely to cause confusion.

May 2014 marks the sixteenth anniversary of the Cayman Islands segregated portfolio company ('SPC').

In-house legal teams are rapidly expanding their scope of work, driven by AI capabilities and rising law firm costs. But as the perimeter of what they handle grows faster than their budgets and capacity, many are discovering that bringing work in-house creates new challenges around workload management and sustainable operations. The question isn't whether to insource more work—it's how to build the flexible, AI-enabled operating model needed to handle it effectively.

How different is a celebrity-focused "cryptocollectible" from a celebrity-focused "cryptocurrency," and how similar does it have to be to constitute a trade secret?

Corporate legal departments are abandoning their traditional law firm panels after three decades of reliance, as general counsels increasingly turn to alternative legal service providers, AI-powered solutions, and flexible talent models to meet evolving...

In-house legal teams face mounting pressure as law firm rates surge while budgets remain flat. This analysis examines the strategic shift toward right-sourcing legal work...

Except for a few unusual cases, every court recognizes that historical facts do not deserve attorney-client protection.

In two recent back-to-back rulings Justice Perell weighed in on the nature and scope of the questions permissible within examinations for discovery after a class action has been certified.

Legal departments are investing heavily in AI with unanimous plans to increase budgets, yet 83% lack formal metrics to measure return on investment. While teams report productivity gains and favorable outcomes...

May 2020 marks the twenty second anniversary of the Cayman Islands segregated portfolio company ("SPC").[1] This article takes a look back at the SPC's first two decades and particularly...

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Legal teams are investing heavily in AI tools, yet 83% cannot measure whether their spending delivers results. Drawing from a survey of 528 in-house legal leaders and insights from three practitioners, this analysis reveals the critical gap between AI adoption and proven ROI—and identifies the specific practices that separate the successful 7% from everyone else.

Following a Serious Fraud Office (SFO) investigation, a man who attracted more than £100 million from investors has been jailed for 14 years.

Two legal technology practitioners who were once skeptical of AI share how large language models fundamentally changed their perspective on legal automation. They reveal three critical misconceptions about AI in contract review that most legal professionals still hold, and explain why the technology finally delivers on its promise.

Roland Coase, the brilliant British economist, had a simple and yet profound insight on the nature of firms.

Professor Richard Susskind challenges senior in-house legal leaders to rethink AI's role in the legal profession, arguing that while short-term impacts are overestimated, the long-term transformation toward Artificial General Intelligence will fundamentally reshape how legal services are delivered. Can legal departments prepare for a future where AI doesn't just assist lawyers but potentially replaces the traditional advisory model entirely?