Legal

Legal Tech Giant Partners with Vanderbilt Law School to Pioneer AI Solutions in the Legal Industry

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Atlanta, Georgia – A leading legal tech company, Aderant, and Vanderbilt Law School have announced a new collaboration aimed at promoting a greater understanding of artificial intelligence (AI) in the field of law. Both organizations prioritize AI, with Aderant having introduced AI tools like MADDI to enhance law business management and Vanderbilt Law School founding the Vanderbilt AI Law Lab (VAILL) to explore the intersection of AI and legal services. The collaboration between Aderant and Vanderbilt Law School began with a presentation by Aderant CTO Andy Hoyt to Vanderbilt Law School students associated with VAILL. … Read more

Akin Gump Continues to Expand its Legal Team with the Addition of a Financial Restructuring Lawyer from Paul Hastings

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New York, NY – Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP, a leading global law firm, has once again tapped into the talent pool at Paul Hastings LLP to bolster its financial restructuring team. The addition of a highly skilled lawyer aims to strengthen Akin’s capabilities in handling complex corporate reorganization cases. The new hire, whose identity has not been disclosed, brings a wealth of experience in handling financial restructuring matters. This move underscores Akin’s commitment to expanding its expertise in this area and providing top-notch legal services to its clients. Financial restructuring involves assisting … Read more

BitMEX Co-Founder’s ‘God Access’ Trading Desk Under Legal Scrutiny: Judge Orders Suit to Proceed

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Wilmington, Delaware – The co-founder of cryptocurrency exchange BitMEX, Arthur Hayes, has been ordered by a judge to defend himself in a lawsuit over allegations of facilitating illicit trading activities. The lawsuit accuses Hayes and his colleagues of creating a “God Access” trading desk that provided unfair advantage to certain users. The ruling comes after a federal judge in Delaware denied Hayes’ motion to dismiss the case. The judge stated that the plaintiffs had presented sufficient evidence to move forward with their claims. The lawsuit was filed by BMA LLC, a former client of BitMEX, … Read more

Legal Hurdle for Trump: Appeals Court Refuses Request to Postpone Trial

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NEW YORK (AP) — In a blow to former President Donald Trump, an appeals court denied his latest attempt to delay a trial. The decision was announced on Thursday by the court in Manhattan, New York. The ruling comes as Trump faces multiple legal challenges in various courts across the country. The trial in question pertains to a fraud lawsuit against Trump by E. Jean Carroll, a writer who claims he raped her in a department store dressing room in the 1990s. Trump has denied the allegation and attempted to have the case dismissed. This … Read more