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In an era dominated by digital communication, the simple thank you note often feels like a relic from the past. Yet, in the legal profession — a field built on relationships, trust, and reputation — the handwritten or carefully crafted thank you remains one of the most powerful gestures of professionalism. Whether addressed to a client, a mentor, a colleague, or even opposing counsel, the art of writing a thoughtful thank you note can strengthen connections and elevate your professional presence.

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The firms and vendors who adapt will stop chasing page-one rankings and start competing for something more powerful: inclusion in the generative responses that shape buyer perceptions and decisions. That is the new measure of influence in a self-service world.

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The firms that succeed in business development don’t just rely on a handful of rainmakers. Instead, they build systems, mindsets, and cultures that support relationship-driven growth at scale. To illustrate what this looks like in action, I sat down with three professionals who live and breathe it every day.

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Generative AI is here to stay. The firms that succeed will not be those running the most pilots, but those that build deliberate strategies, align leadership, and embed AI into the way work gets done.

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In today’s legal marketplace, AI-powered algorithms have become the new gatekeepers of visibility and credibility. As these algorithms scan, validate and surface expertise, the traditional legal PR playbook, centered on press releases announcing lateral hires, client wins or firm milestones, is losing impact. Success now depends on understanding how AI evaluates expertise through third-party endorsement and on adapting PR strategies accordingly.

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As AI becomes more sophisticated at detecting fakes, it is not just changing how brands protect themselves — it has the potential to change the legal framework for determining when platforms themselves might be held responsible for the counterfeits sold on their sites.

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'Confidential witnesses' can offer plaintiffs a strategic advantage in the early stages of a securities fraud case. Courts must accept well-pleaded allegations at the motion to dismiss stage, even if they are anonymous. A critical task for any court reviewing a complaint with confidential witness allegations is to scrutinize the reliability of these claims.

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