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Kirkland Elevates Legal Strategy with 13-Partner Team Transition from King & Spalding

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Kirkland & Ellis in Chicago has bolstered its litigation practice by hiring a significant team of 13 partners from King & Spalding. This strategic move is expected to enhance the firm’s offerings in complex litigation and arbitration. The group, which is renowned for its prowess in high-stakes legal battles, brings substantial experience in various sectors including healthcare, financial services, and technology. The addition of this formidable team aligns with Kirkland’s strategy to expand its capabilities and better serve its diverse clientele. Among the new hires is a prominent partner known for a successful track record … Read more

Navigating the AI Wild West: States Forge Their Own Rules Amidst Federal Deregulation

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Sacramento, California — As advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) continue to unfold, the regulatory landscape in the U.S. is evolving rapidly but remains fragmented. Unlike the European Union, which has established a comprehensive AI regulatory framework through the EU AI Act, the U.S. lacks a unified national law. Instead, various states are crafting their own laws related to AI, reminiscent of the piecemeal privacy regulations, achieving varying degrees of coverage and compliance challenges for businesses. State-level regulations are emerging as more jurisdictions take action to regulate AI and automated decision-making systems. This trend creates a … Read more

From McDonald’s to Starbucks: The Shocking Rise of ‘Nuclear Verdicts’ and What It Means for Justice in America

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Los Angeles, California — A pivotal case from 1994 established McDonald’s as a focal point in discussions around the American legal system and tort reform. Stella Liebeck famously received a $2.9 million award after suffering burns from hot coffee purchased at the fast-food chain, igniting a national debate over runaway jury verdicts in America. Almost three decades later, another high-profile verdict involving a major corporation has reignited these conversations, this time with Starbucks at the center. Recently, a Los Angeles jury ordered Starbucks to pay $50 million after a delivery driver suffered severe burns from … Read more

AI Misstep in Legal Briefing: Butler Snow Faces Judge’s Scrutiny for Fabricated Citations

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On May 16 in Birmingham, Alabama, Butler Snow faced an order from a federal judge after the firm allegedly submitted court documents containing fabricated legal citations. The judge noted unsuccessful attempts to locate the claimed citations, raising significant concerns about the integrity of the firm’s legal research. Butler Snow, which represents a state official in a case involving a prison inmate who suffered multiple stab wounds, admitted to using generative artificial intelligence (AI) without proper citation verification. According to the firm, an attorney used AI tools, specifically ChatGPT, to enhance two motions, citing convenience as … Read more