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Revolutionizing Workplace Design: A Perspective from Gray Reed
In an era where the workplace is constantly evolving, law firms face unique challenges and opportunities in facilities management, real estate, and design. Across the industry, firms are reevaluating their office spaces to adapt to hybrid work models, prioritize collaboration, and enhance employee experience. Trends such as flexible seating, technology-driven planning, and the creation of multifunctional spaces are shaping the future of law firm offices.
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Adapting to the Fair Chance for Housing Act: A New Era for NYC Housing Providers
New York City enacted the Fair Chance for Housing Act on Jan. 1, 2025, a transformative law reshaping how criminal history influences housing decisions. Its goal is to address the disparate impact that review and consideration of criminal records may have on the ability of persons of color to obtain housing.
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CRM as a Growth Strategy: 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 data repository. However, as firms seek to drive business development, client engagement and revenue growth, CRM needs to evolve into a strategic growth platform.
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From DeepSeek to Distillation: Protecting IP In An AI World
Protection against unauthorized model distillation is an emerging issue within the longstanding theme of safeguarding intellectual property. This article examines the legal protections available under the current legal framework and explore why patents may serve as a crucial safeguard against unauthorized distillation.
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From DeepSeek to Distillation: Protecting IP In the AI World
Protection against unauthorized model distillation is an emerging issue within the longstanding theme of safeguarding IP. Existing countermeasures have primarily focused on technical solutions. This article will examine the legal protections available under the current legal framework and explore why patents may serve as a crucial safeguard against unauthorized distillation.
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What the Future Holds for the False Claims Act
What does the second Trump administration augur for the False Claims Act? The question remains how, not if, the Trump DOJ will change DOJ’s enforcement policies, whether they will maintain current enforcement policies, and what the impact will be, especially for the FCA.
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Talent Manager’s Fraud Claim, Over Buyout of His Share of Company Formed With Client, Is Struck Down
It isn’t unusual for talent managers and artists they manage to cofound and operate businesses together. Sometimes, though, the talent manager may claim the artist has violated the manager’s rights via the joint-business entity.
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AI Mastery for Legal Professionals
Mastering AI tools is vital for law firms striving to remain competitive. The increasing demand for prompt and effective services means firms that do not adapt may fall behind. Gaining expertise in AI equips legal professionals with essential skills to leverage technology effectively, ultimately driving innovation and maintaining relevance.
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Harmonizing a Debtor’s Right to File for Bankruptcy Against a Creditor’s Desire to Protect Its Financial Interests
How to harmonize a debtor’s right to file against a creditor’s desire to protect its financial interests in that debtor has sparked a number of different judicial opinions.
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How Commercial Real Estate Can Leverage AI’s Capabilities
AI has the capability to fundamentally transform commercial real estate transactions by enhancing efficiency and accuracy in due diligence, contract review, and market analysis. However, as the use of AI becomes more common place, the industry must continue to address challenges such as data privacy and algorithmic biases to ensure ethical and equitable outcomes.
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