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This monthly series, now in its second year, examines how the legal ecosystem is using new technologies and techniques to serve the fast-changing needs of business. Part 2: Generative AI and drafting contracts. The series culminates in November
Generative systems can speed up contract review and spot irregularities, but will most likely work alongside lawyers
Elaborate scams are on the rise, putting candidates and reputable employers at risk
New Senate hearing on legislation leaks is told of potential international impact
Veteran dealmaker had advised on major deals during his 17-year tenure at Wall Street investment bank
Those affected by environmental disasters are turning to the courts for redress, stoking debate about who should pay to bring the cases
AustralianSuper is latest organisation to suspend work with the Big Four firm over leaks of confidential government information
Generative AI has uses for the legal and health professions but is also a trap for the unwary
Accountancy firm KPMG, hedge fund Coatue and VC firm Headline among those incorporating the technology
My husband doesn’t want a court process but I worry mediation won’t be legally binding
Is this legal manoeuvre setting a precedent for corporations to evade accountability in America?
Your question for our expert — and readers’ advice
Big Four firm pledges to publish results from internal review this year
Combination of Brexit, pandemic and price and interest rate rises has hit groups
Shortage of qualified accountants is worsening as young people seek better-paid jobs
Regional chair Julie Boland puts loyalists in top posts amid rethink of governance at Big Four firm
The magic circle law firm’s senior partner has long held ambitions for a transatlantic merger
Rival KPMG warns employees on standards as scandal rocks consulting industry
We examine how senior in-house lawyers are adapting to new business needs in a monthly series that culminates on September 20, alongside the FT list of top in-house lawyers. This week: geopolitical upheaval
Companies seek chief legal officers with an ability to assess geopolitical risk
Firms in the US and Singapore gain business as Washington’s accountant inspections begin
Government asked police to investigate given seriousness of the misconduct
Merger between US and UK firms would create a legal giant with almost 4,000 lawyers worldwide
The firms may need each other so much that they have to combine
Meg Hillier says NAO probe needed as she highlights longstanding concerns over scheme in north-east England
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