Corporate Counsel | Morning Update

May 12, 2025

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A Message From the Editor

One of the leading researchers on the effects of AI demonstrated how the technology can displace work traditionally performed by outside counsel. Ethan Mollick conjured up an unsettling scenario for law firms—but showed how AI can be a boon for legal departments. Read more about it in our featured story.

– Heather D. Nevitt, Esq., Editor-in-Chief, Corporate Coverage & Corporate Counsel

Artificial Intelligence | Conversation

Eminent AI Researcher Foresees an In-House Revolution

By Chris O'Malley

"We actually have a paper showing that more junior people are worse at using AI than more senior people because they... Read More

Pricing/Billing Rates | Analysis

Can Billing Rate Increases Withstand the Tariff Buzzsaw?

By Dan Packel

For the last few years, it's seemed like nothing could stand in the way of rising billing rates. But they may have met... Read More

In House Moves | News

Hofstra Hands Legal Reins to Veteran of University of Texas System

By Trudy Knockless

Since 2023, Jason King has been legal chief of the University of Texas at San Antonio. Read More

Consumer Protection | News

'Click to Cancel' Rule Kicking In, and All Signs Point to Stiff Enforcement

By Matt Romano

Earlier this spring, FTC chair Andrew Ferguson signaled his commitment to cleaning up unfair and deceptive auto-renewal... Read More

Antitrust

DOJ, FTC Launch Inquiry into Deceptive Ticketing Practices Ahead of New Fee Rule

By Dan Novak

The inquiry follows a March executive order directing the agencies to “ensure that competition laws are appropriately... Read More

Law Firm Partners | News

Stay or Go? Some Partners and Associates Are Considering Exits at Law Firms Settling With Trump

By Patrick Smith and Abigail Adcox

The choices law firms have made, to make a deal with or fight Trump, are leaving an impression on firm partnerships,... Read More

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Resources

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