Productivity

New Cellphone Ban in New Hampshire Schools Sparks Mixed Reactions: Focus on Face-to-Face Engagement and Academic Productivity

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WEST LEBANON, N.H. — As students at Lebanon High School settle into their daily routines, a newfound quiet has emerged in the hallways and cafeteria, driven by a statewide ban on cellphones during school hours. The ban, which took effect this academic year, has forced students to rethink their relationship with technology, shifting the focus from screens to face-to-face interaction and academic engagement. Seventeen-year-old Nehemiah Billings, who typically would have pulled out his phone during lunch, now dedicates that time to schoolwork, such as drafting an introductory letter for his Shakespeare class. “This is forcing … Read more

Harvey’s Major Win: Latham & Watkins Rolls Out AI Productivity Platform Across Global Legal Teams

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Los Angeles, California — Latham & Watkins, one of the largest law firms in the United States, has selected Harvey as its preferred AI productivity platform. This partnership marks a significant milestone for Harvey, given Latham’s stature, with revenues exceeding $7 billion and a workforce of over 3,600 attorneys. The announcement comes at a time when Harvey is making strides in the legal tech space, now counting 42 of the AmLaw 100 firms as clients. The agreement with Latham involves an enterprise license for the widespread implementation of Harvey’s full suite of generative AI solutions, … Read more