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From DeepSeek to Distillation: Protecting IP In An AI World Image

From DeepSeek to Distillation: Protecting IP In An AI World

Robert Hulse & Stuart Meyer & Tyler Newby & Fredrick Tsang

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 Image

From DeepSeek to Distillation: Protecting IP In the AI World

Robert Hulse & Stuart Meyer & Tyler Newby & Fredrick Tsang

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

Jonathan Feld & Monika Harris

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 Image

Talent Manager’s Fraud Claim, Over Buyout of His Share of Company Formed With Client, Is Struck Down

Stan Soocher

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

Eric Hoffmaster

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 Image

Harmonizing a Debtor’s Right to File for Bankruptcy Against a Creditor’s Desire to Protect Its Financial Interests

Francis J. Lawall & Hanna J. Redd

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

Christine M. Walker

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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Underperformers Can Be Rehabilitated: Here’s How

Sharon Meit Abrahams

Coaching is a powerful tool. It can be transformative for underperforming partners in law firms, addressing issues such as situational changes, practice impediments, and age-related challenges. By understanding these categories and following structured steps, firms can effectively coach their attorneys to meet expectations and enhance their performance.

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CRM As a Growth Strategy: Turning Data and AI Into Business Development Success Image

CRM As a Growth Strategy: Turning Data and AI Into Business Development Success

Chris Fritsch

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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New York Real Estate Law Reporter Staff

DHCR’s Interpretation of Luxury Deregulation Rule UpheldIssues of Fact About High-Rent Vacancy Deregulation

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