Attorney at Work

AUGUST 26, 2021

Contract attorneys have made it possible for legal organizations to level up their teams’ expertise without increasing headcount. . In many cases, this meant that they, like their law firm counterparts, hired contract attorneys to fill in gaps, provide niche expertise and keep costs in check.

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Last month, in a marriage of two contract management platforms, Conga acquired Contract Wrangler. What is it like to start, build and then sell a legal tech company? Woodpecker , legal document automation for solo and small firms. . What were the challenges Peretz faced in developing the product and building a market?

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The Hollywood Lawyer

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

Lawyers for California-based SourceAudio — a tech platform for digital asset management and monetization — claimed that the company had struck a deal in March 2022 to sell itself to […] The post Music Mondays: Utopia Music Sued for $37M for Breach of Contract appeared first on THE HOLLYWOOD LAWYER.

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The Hollywood Lawyer

AUGUST 22, 2022

Now that Megan Thee Stallion has released her second album, Traumazine, she argues she should be done with her record deal, according to new legal filings in her lawsuit against 1501 Certified Entertainment reported by Rolling Stone. Megan […].

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The Hollywood Lawyer

JANUARY 10, 2022

Kieran Hebden, UK electronic producer Four Tet, will sue his former label Domino over breach-of-contract for removing his albums from all streaming platforms. The post Music Mondays: Four Tet Sues Former Label Over Breach-of-Contract appeared first on THE HOLLYWOOD LAWYER.

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LawTechnologyToday

APRIL 16, 2021

From finances to entertainment, AI is reshaping how many industries go about their work. While legal professionals have been slower to embrace this technology, AI for lawyers is a growing field. Legal firms spent approximately $12 billion on AI in 2017, and experts expect that figure to reach $85 billion by 2027.

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MyCase

AUGUST 8, 2022

SaaS for Lawyers. If you’ve ever used tools like Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, or MyCase legal practice management software, you’re familiar with SaaS—software as a service. SaaS is modernizing the legal industry in two ways: by making law firms more efficient and creating career opportunities for lawyers worldwide.

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MyCase

AUGUST 8, 2022

SaaS for Lawyers. If you’ve ever used tools like Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, or MyCase legal practice management software, you’re familiar with SaaS—software as a service. SaaS is modernizing the legal industry in two ways: by making law firms more efficient and creating career opportunities for lawyers worldwide.

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The Hollywood Lawyer

JANUARY 2, 2023

Megan the Stallion, born Megan Pete, and her label are headed to court after a judge dismissed a claim by her label that her last album was not an album under their contract. Pete claims her previous two albums “has satisfied all option periods” in her contract signed in 2018 and “deserves to be severed […].

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The Hollywood Lawyer

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

HGTV show “Love It or List It” was sued by North Carolina homeowners Deena Murphy and Tim Sullivan after they accused the show’s production company, Big Coat TV, of breach of contract. According to court records, the lawsuit filed in Chatham County was eventually settled. That happened after the production company countersued the homeowners.

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The Hollywood Lawyer

JUNE 24, 2022

Entertainment, which she signed with in 2011 at 14, is to be released from her contract. Sues To Be Released From Contract appeared first on THE HOLLYWOOD LAWYER. The singer, Gabriella Sarmiento Wilson, claims that “M.B.K. The post Film Fridays: H.E.R.

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LawSites

MAY 25, 2023

Spellbook , a company formerly known as Rally Legal , and whose product uses GPT-4 and other generative AI models to speed contract drafting and review directly within Microsoft Word, has raised $10.9 Along with the financing news, the company announced its rebranding from Rally Legal to Spellbook. ”

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The Hollywood Lawyer

JANUARY 23, 2023

Flo Rida won a two-year court battle over a breach of contract dating back to 2010. The settlement includes 260K shares in the company, making Flo Rida […] The post Music Mondays: Flo Rida Wins $82M in Breach of Contract Lawsuit appeared first on THE HOLLYWOOD LAWYER. million in damages.

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The Hollywood Lawyer

AUGUST 8, 2022

African recording artist, Zakes Bantwini, is being sued by his record label, Paradise Africa, for breach of contract. The post Music Mondays – Zakes Bantwini Sued by Paradise Africa for Breach of Contract appeared first on THE HOLLYWOOD LAWYER. The artist faces an R2.4 ” Zakes made Paradise Africa […].

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The Hollywood Lawyer

AUGUST 19, 2022

Popular videogame composer Marty O’Donnell won his 2014 lawsuit against Halo and Bungie that claimed breach of contract. The post Film Fridays – Halo Composer Wins Breach of Contract Lawsuit for $400K appeared first on THE HOLLYWOOD LAWYER. ” […]. ” […].

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The Hollywood Lawyer

JANUARY 27, 2023

Members of the Actors’ Equity union have won new contract negotiations, which will be in place until September 2025.

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The Hollywood Lawyer

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

A joint statement by lawyers for Londra and Big Ligas, “The parties’ lawyers have stated that the parties are happy to announce that they have resolved their differences and that they will make a joint press release in the future.”

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The Hollywood Lawyer

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

A lawsuit claiming breach of contract was filed against the GK Films, the production company behind the 2019 hit film “Bohemian Rhapsody,” over failure to compensate the screenwriter, Anthony McCarten, fully.

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The Hollywood Lawyer

AUGUST 12, 2022

Pessah Law Group filed a lawsuit against media content distributor Neon and its CEO, Tom Quinn because they manipulated the media, so alleges the producers of “Amazing Grace” forced them into a contract for $1.5M “Amazing Grace” has been mired in legal battles since the early 1980s. It tells the […].

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The Hollywood Lawyer

DECEMBER 27, 2021

A judge has ruled in a breach of contract lawsuit by Fashion Nova against Rich the Kid that requires him to pay $132,637.75 The post Music Mondays: Rich the Kid Sued for $100K Over Breach of Contract appeared first on THE HOLLYWOOD LAWYER. back to the retail giant.

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The Hollywood Lawyer

JULY 15, 2022

The lawsuit claims MGM is guilty of breach of contract for allowing its catalog of film and TV shows to run on platforms like Amazon Prime and Epix, a rival to Starz, while Starz maintains exclusive rights to more than […].

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The Hollywood Lawyer

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Leadership urges the 600 members to vote yes, and the International Cinematographers Guild, Local 600, has already committed to approving the new contract. The post Film Fridays: IATSE President Urges Members To Approve New Contract appeared first on THE HOLLYWOOD LAWYER.

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Cenza

APRIL 18, 2023

At past conferences, I often heard how legal teams can learn to speak the language of their business colleagues and embed themselves more in the business; this year, I heard two key sessions focused on how legal teams can serve as the rocket fuel for a company’s growth AND gain a seat at the decision table for the company overall.

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The Hollywood Lawyer

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Sony is suing television actor Kevin Butler and his talent agency for violating the Lanham Act for breach of contract. The post Film Fridays – Sony vs Kevin Butler: Actor in Lawsuit Over Breach of Contract appeared first on THE HOLLYWOOD LAWYER. He is playing a Wii acting in style similar to his Sony character.

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LawSites

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Lawpath , an eight-year-old Australian company that has become the leading legal document and contract management platform for small businesses in that country, has now launched in the United States to serve American small businesses. million in venture financing, including a $7.5 With its launch in the U.S.,

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Cenza

JULY 8, 2021

Artificial Intelligence (AI) plays a crucial role in enhancing the efficiency of Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) systems by adding the ability to seamlessly track key terms and clauses in a digital contract repository. What does it take for flawless AI annotation for contract analysis? .

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The Hollywood Lawyer

MARCH 4, 2022

Oscar-winning composer of La La Land, Justin Hurwitz, sued Williams Morris Endeavor over breach of contract, good faith and fair dealing, and fiduciary duty adding up to “cynically and systemically” defrauding him. They could trick him out of profits for live shows […].

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LawTechnologyToday

JULY 26, 2021

While contract lifecycle management platforms continue to increase in sophistication and popularity, they are still plagued by end-user dissatisfaction and low adoption rates that rob the investment of value. Contract management systems are sophisticated technologies that are intended to support a complex and dynamic process.

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The Hollywood Lawyer

OCTOBER 15, 2021

The post Film Fridays – IATSE Members Set To Strike This Monday Without New Contract appeared first on THE HOLLYWOOD LAWYER. The 60,000 members of IATSE (International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees) are on the verge of the first nationwide strike in the 128-year history of the union.

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The Hollywood Lawyer

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022

The post Film Fridays: Netflix’s “Narcos” Creators in Court Over Breach of Contract appeared first on THE HOLLYWOOD LAWYER. The lawsuit alleges that “Newman is hiding […].

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Cenza

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

The evolution of legal tech was seeded when LexisNexis introduced the red “UBIQ” terminal in 1976 to help lawyers simplify the task of searching case law. This invention set the stage for a technology revolution in the legal space. Legal AI in the early years.

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Cenza

JANUARY 27, 2021

Artificial intelligence (AI) technology is transforming the practice of law and many in the legal profession are leveraging this disruptive tech to reduce time and costs while increasing accuracy. Today, more than 80% of senior lawyers consider AI and machine learning critical to the future success of their firms.

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The Hollywood Lawyer

OCTOBER 1, 2021

The post Film Fridays – Johansson And Disney Settle Breach Of Contract Lawsuit appeared first on THE HOLLYWOOD LAWYER. Johansson from realizing the full benefit of her bargain with Marvel.” ” Johansson […].

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The Hollywood Lawyer

JULY 1, 2022

Actor Lena Headey of “Game of Thrones” has been sued by her former management company over breach of contract and unpaid fees. The post Film Fridays: Lena Headey Sued By Former Agency Over Breach of Contract appeared first on THE HOLLYWOOD LAWYER. The agency also seeks a […].

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Rocket Matter

OCTOBER 3, 2023

so that a firm can do an autopsy of its workflow and make tweaks to enhance productivity. It’s any activity that’s part of what an attorney, or a paralegal, needs to do to complete the work you have been contracted to perform for a client. Second, law firms track the billable hours of each attorney.

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The Hollywood Lawyer

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

Contracts for 60,000 members of the IATSE union expired on September 10. 60K IATSE Members Have Contracts Under Negotiation appeared first on THE HOLLYWOOD LAWYER. ” But negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture & Television Producers have “reached a critical juncture” and […]. .”

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The Hollywood Lawyer

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

Contracts for 60,000 members of the IATSE union expired on September 10. 60K IATSE Members Have Contracts Under Negotiation appeared first on THE HOLLYWOOD LAWYER. ” But negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture & Television Producers have “reached a critical juncture” and […]. .”

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