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Jimmy Buffett Widow, Business Manager Sue Each Other Over $275M Estate
Jimmy Buffett’s widow and former business manager are seeking to remove each other from administration of the late singer-songwriter’s estate, launching dueling court actions that each accuse the […]
Lawyers See Business Opportunities in Germany’s Increased Spending on Defense, Infrastructure
Germany’s parliament has approved landmark spending reforms aimed at upgrading the armed forces, defense procurement and infrastructure, presenting significant opportunities for lawyers. Business law firms expect to play […]
NY AG James’ Proposed Consumer Protection Bill Sends Strong ‘Signal’ to Business, Lawyers Say
New York Attorney General Letitia James’ proposed legislation to increase state enforcement power over consumer fraud is a signal that consumer protection enforcement would ramp up in the […]
Turning AI and Data into Business Development Success
For years, customer relationship management (CRM) in law firms has often been viewed as a glorified Rolodex — a necessary but often underutilized system primarily seen as a […]
Business Law Boutique Merges With Accounting Firm, Showcasing Possibilities of Deregulation in Arizona
While KPMG’s bid to deliver legal services in Arizona remains on hold, a midsize business law firm and an accounting firm—both with existing Alternative Business Structure licenses —announced […]
In-House AI Adoption Stalls Despite Rising Business Pressures
Even as in-house legal teams recognize artificial intelligence as a critical tool for business efficiency, more than half lack a clear strategy for harnessing the technology, according to […]
Was It Ever A Profession? A Look at the History of Law Firms as a Business with RJon Robins
RJon Robins has been helping smaller law firms with the business end of the legal profession for over 25 years. His company, appropriately named How To Manage a […]
What Should Employers Do If ICE Raids Their Business?
Who Got The Work Rebecca Maller-Stein and Kent A. Yalowitz of Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer have entered their appearances for Hanaco Venture Capital and its executives, Lior […]
Ex-Philly Museum of Art GC Takes Legal Reins of Twilio-Backed Messaging Business
Syniverse, which provides mobile communication services like messaging, roaming and connectivity, has named William Petersen as executive vice president and chief legal officer. Petersen brings more than 35 […]