Practice

Norton Rose Fulbright Tops Legal 500 US Rankings with Stellar Performance in 34 National Practice Areas

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New York, NY — Norton Rose Fulbright has achieved high marks in The Legal 500 United States 2023 guide, securing top rankings in 34 practice areas across the nation and having 23 of its lawyers named as leaders in their fields. Esteemed for its extensive national footprint and esteemed practice groups, the firm continues to excel by delivering exceptional legal expertise and maintaining strong client relationships. Among the accolades, Norton Rose Fulbright saw seven of its attorneys inducted into the “Hall of Fame,” highlighting their sustained excellence and profound impact within their specializations. Additionally, eight … Read more

Revolutionizing Legal Practice: How Advanced AI Models Are Enabling Lawyers to Elevate Their Craft

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In today’s rapidly evolving legal landscape, an innovative approach defines the 21st-century attorney’s toolkit. The era of traditional legal methodologies, heavily reliant on precedent and painstaking man-hours of research, is giving way to a new paradigm powered by advanced artificial intelligence. This seismic shift is characterized by the deployment of agentic AI models, sophisticated technologies capable of complex reasoning, planning, and problem-solving tasks that not only match but at times, surpass human capabilities. At the forefront of this AI-driven revolution are leading models like OpenAI’s o1 and o3, and DeepSeek’s R1. These AI systems harness … Read more

Adapting to the Future: How the Legal Sector’s Embrace of Technology Transforms Practice Efficiency and Client Relations

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New York, NY – In its sixth annual Future Ready Lawyer report, Wolters Kluwer has offered deep insights into the technological evolution within the legal sector, highlighting a sharp turn in attitudes and preparedness over recent years. The latest survey delves into trends and the readiness of the industry to adopt modern technologies, building on data gathered from 700 legal professionals across the U.S. and Europe since its inaugural report in 2019. Originally, when the survey started, only a fraction of respondents, 69%, recognized the importance of selecting appropriate technologies for their practice. This could … Read more

Litigation Expert Justin VandenBout Joins Norton Rose Fulbright’s Houston Team, Bolstering Their National Practice

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Houston, Texas – Norton Rose Fulbright, a prominent global law firm, has strengthened its Houston team by welcoming litigation expert Justin VandenBout as a partner. VandenBout joins the firm from Chamberlain Hrdlicka, bringing a comprehensive background in commercial, product liability, and mass tort litigation. Specializing in a variety of dispute resolutions and litigations across the United States, VandenBout has accrued substantial experience in federal and state courts. His broad litigation practice encompasses environmental issues, catastrophic personal injuries, intellectual property disputes, construction conflicts, and extensive breach of contract cases across multiple industries. Justin VandenBout has frequently … Read more