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Deep Fake of CFO on Videocall Used to Defraud Company of $25M
Hackers are using AI to sift large digital data to identify more convincing approaches for their scams as well as weaknesses in weaknesses in software coding or network security.
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AI, the Billable Hour and Improving Client Service
The ultimate guardian of the quality of client service is the partners' own judgement but properly utilizing AI can set expectations that will benefit the clients and the firm and end forever the "End of the Billable Hour" stories.
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Landmines In Bankruptcy Appellate Practice, Part III
When courts have made important exceptions in the past year, they have either added a gloss on the Judicial Code, corrected lawyers' errors, filled in statutory gaps, or clarified the relevant statutory language.
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Exploring Debt Restructuring Options for CRE Owners
In the dynamic landscape of real estate, commercial real estate owners often find themselves facing financial challenges that necessitate a strategic approach to debt management. In such cases, exploring debt restructuring options becomes a crucial consideration.
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Guarantor Liability for Post-Window-Period Rent
In a case of first impression, the Appellate Division, First Department recently addressed a split in the decisions of the lower courts as to the scope of the New York City Guaranty Law.
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Supreme Court Set to Decide On Competing Interpretations of Federal Corruption Statute
In this article, we describe the competing interpretations of Section 666 and comment on the implications of a Supreme Court decision in United States v. Snyder, where it will decide whether the law criminalizes "gratuities," and not simply "bribes," given to state and local officials.
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5 Expert Cybersecurity Steps to Take in 2024
As many CISOs and cyber teams think about the year ahead, and legal professionals consider the far-reaching consequences of cybersecurity, here is a checklist to help them prepare for the biggest cybersecurity trends to come.
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A Strategic Guide for Lenders to Navigate Anticipated Distressed Loan Fallout
The steps outlined in this article offer a strategic guide for lenders, empowering them to navigate the complexities of loan workouts and enforcement actions with resilience and foresight.
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Protecting Technology-Assisted Works and Inventions: Where Does AI Begin?
Just like any new technology, efforts to protect and enforce intellectual property on AI-based technologies are likely to be hampered by a lack of both a unified governing framework and a common understanding of the technology.
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