Are Anti-Assignment Clauses Enforceable?
Contracts, in general, are freely assignable, which means that either party can transfer its contractual obligations or rights to a third party. But sometimes contracts include anti-assignment clauses to limit or prohibit assignment. Read on to discover the basics of assignment and anti-assignment clauses, what makes them unenforceable, and learn how to negotiate them...
Legal
Kira
What is an Unenforceable Contract?
Even if the law doesn’t require an agreement to be in writing, it is always a smart decision to do so. However, like everything in law, numerous exceptions can quickly turn a binding contract into an unenforceable one—meaning it cannot be enforced in a court of law. Read on to learn what makes a contract enforceable and the factors that can make it unenforceable before...
Legal
Kira
NALP PDI
We are excited to launch registration for the 2024 Professional Development Institute, which will be held at the Westin Kierland in Scottsdale, Arizona on December 5-6, 2024. This year’s event will be an opportunity to engage with each other and discuss issues of vital importance, learn best practices from each other, and continue the tradition of excellence that has been...
How Law Firm Innovation Teams Are Adapting to Change in the Age of GenAI
As technology continues to transform the legal industry, becoming an essential part of daily work, understanding its impact is crucial for staying competitive and innovative. Join us for an insightful roundtable discussion featuring leading legal technologists who are reshaping the workflows in law firms.
Mitigating Document Errors & Risks Through Automated Drafting and Review
In the modern legal world, accuracy and efficiency in document drafting are more crucial than ever. To minimize the risks of manual drafting errors, legal professionals are increasingly embracing technology. In fact, 65% of legal professionals expect an increase in AI technology investment at their workplace over the next three years. Below, we explore the benefits of...
Technology
Briefing Marketing & BD Leaders
MBD Leaders 2024 will once again gather our tight-knit community of experts and strategic leaders in the marketing and business development function from across large law firms for a day of learning, discussion, sharing and insight. In a collaborative and interactive environment we’ll be lifting the lid on the latest roadblocks, projects and innovations that Marketing and...
LEGAL AI
LEGAL AI will serve as a year-end assessment around "the state of GenAI adoption within law firms" – tracking AI investment strategy, tools evaluation, experimentation, and deployment across the legal sector, while shining a light on a handful of firms doing extraordinary work—as well as a select group of leading solution providers within this space.
Accelerate Your Firm’s Growth with Litera Upper Sigma’s Latest Enhancements
Designed to make your strategic and tactical initiatives more efficient and effective, Upper Sigma’s updates are transforming the way legal marketing and business development professionals work. Here’s what we have recently rolled out to ensure your firm is at the forefront of success: Strategic Planning The new Strategic Planning module is designed to help you expand...
Upper Sigma
Litera Appoints New CEO, Avaneesh Marwaha, to Accelerate Product Innovation and Enhance Customer Experience
CHICAGO, October 21 – Litera, a global leader in legal technology solutions, has appointed its current Chairman of the Board, Avaneesh Marwaha, as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), to lead the company through the next chapter of integration and innovation. For nearly a decade, Marwaha, a former lawyer and entrepreneur who served as Litera's CEO from 2016 to 2022, has...
Introducing Litera Transact 5.0: The Future of Transaction Management
In the ever-evolving landscape of corporate law, having a single source of truth for transaction management is essential for law firms looking to stand out. Enter Litera Transact—the complete transaction management tool designed to keep you ahead of the curve. Litera Transact enables legal teams to consolidate transaction management into a singular, secure platform that...
Transact