U.S. Courts strike down Trump’s law firm retribution

The decision by U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell to invalidate Donald Trump’s executive order against Perkins Coie is reassuring, though the whole development remains a disturbing sign of just how far political retribution has infiltrated the American legal system

ABA calls for American lawyers to oppose attacks on the rule of law

It calls for the government to adhere to four major principles of law that have guided the country for over 200 years: Defending Judges and Courts, Acknowledging the Role of the Courts, Adhering to the Rule of Law, and Respecting the Separation of Powers and the three co-equal branches of government with distinct duties and responsibilities.

Embracing Generative AI: A Legal Revolution in the Making

The impact of generative AI on legal work is profound and enduring. Much like the Cambrian explosion—a pivotal period in evolutionary history that led to the rapid diversification of life—generative AI represents a major evolutionary leap in technology. Its applications are becoming ubiquitous, integrated into every aspect of business operations, from email to complex data analytics.

General Court upholds Lego building blocks as Community design

The judgment overturned a previous decision by the Board of Appeals of the European Union Intellectual Property Office and reinstanted the building blocks as Community design

Amazon under scrutiny by German competition authorities

The investigation looks into whether Amazon’s practices during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic towards third-party marketplace sellers could amount to an abuse of a dominant position.

An open all-in-one solution for the fragmented legal tech market? Lupl aims for the sky

The tool aims to ease collaboration between different legal teams and the technologies that they use

How do legal departments plan to increase their value?

Based on the comprehensive study Legal Departments in a Digital Era, we look further into some key findings from the study to better understand the status of legal departments across Europe

Commission launches investigation into Fitbit acquisition by Google

The investigation will focus on whether Google’s acquisition will hinder competition in the online advertising services marketplace

Apple gains victory in the General Court

The American tech behemoth gained a major victory over the Commission, as the General Court did not see the company gaining unfair advantages in the Irish tax rulings.

Barnier sees major hurdles ahead with Brexit, remains hopeful they can be overcome

Though the chief negotiator sees major hurdles ahead, largely by the unwillingness of his counterparts, he remains hopeful that the differences can be overcome.

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