Around 10,000 hotel workers across eight U.S. cities have gone on strike, demanding improved pay and working conditions. The strike, which was called by the UNITE HERE union ahead of Labour Day, follows unsuccessful contract negotiations with major hotel chains including Hilton, Hyatt, and Marriott. Gwen Mills, International President of UNITE HERE, said: “Too many…

Large companies like Walgreens, Wells Fargo, and Proctor & Gamble are successfully integrating individuals with disabilities into their workforce. However, many employers are missing out on the potential contributions of the approximately 6.5% of the U.S. workforce with disabilities. Research by Dustin Cole from Auburn University highlights that teams with supervisors who have disabilities can…

Andy Hoyt, CTO at Aderant, explores the delicate balance of modernizing legal technology while respecting the unique character of each law firm. He acknowledges the diverse nature of law firms as a valuable asset, albeit a challenge for technology automation. The COVID-19 pandemic, while disruptive, accelerated the adoption of new technologies in the legal sector,…

Lisa Mayo, Ballard Spahr’s director of data and analytics, explores the future of law firm innovation, from predictive analytics to developing client value departments. Mayo emphasizes the importance of data maturity and the role of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and analytics in predicting business evolution. She highlights the need for firms to have a strong data…

Pierson Ferdinand, a new law firm launched by the managing partners from FisherBroyles, aims to build flexible legacy systems and automate non-billable work. The firm, comprising over 130 lawyers, will operate remotely and rely on a new tech stack with proprietary algorithms and practice management systems. The founders, Michael Pierson and Joel Ferdinand, spoke about their vision for…

Legislators and regulators are still grappling with the legal ramifications of artificial intelligence (AI), ranging from problems about machines being granted patents to issues of culpability for product failures produced by computers. The impact of AI on intellectual property (IP) law is particularly significant, with lawsuits being filed against tech companies for copyright infringement. The…