Brazilian contract lifecycle management (CLM) provider netLex announced on Wednesday that it closed a $22.7 million (R$126 million) funding round, making it one of Brazil’s largest legal tech investments. The round, which is intended to enhance product development and AI integrations into the CLM process, and expand the company’s reach…

An Atlanta litigator has succeeded at reaching an $11 million settlement with operators of an apartment complex and its insurers after a known, yet untreated, wasp infestation contributed to the death of a tenant. Now plaintiff counsel Ben Windham of Windham Law is outlining how he leveraged a global settlement…

Practitioners try to avoid having to appeal, of course. If trial counsel finds it necessary to appeal, however, counsel should ensure that appealable issues have been properly preserved. And there are many pitfalls in preserving an issue for appeal before, during, or even after trial. In Pennsylvania, the general rule…

Most of the 100 largest law firms in New York grew their attorney headcount in the state last year, as associate attrition slowed and firms relied on litigation and restructuring practices for office growth. Meanwhile, Kirkland & Ellis, for the second year in a row, had the largest attorney presence…

Under §507(b) of the Copyright Act, an infringement claim is timely only if it is commenced within three years after the claim “accrue[s].” Eleven of the 13 circuits, including the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, have interpreted this language to permit claims to be deemed timely if…

In the ever-evolving legal landscape, mid-size law firms find themselves at a critical juncture. Seismic shifts, accelerated by the pandemic, have reshaped the very fabric of our industry. Now, more than ever, agility, innovation, and a steadfast commitment to meeting client needs are not just desirable traits, but essential for…