Macfarlanes has partnered with AI startup Harvey, initially for tasks such as analyzing and summarizing documents, as well as research. The London firm follows Allen & Overy and PricewaterhouseCoopers, both of whom said earlier this year that they will use Harvey for legal work.
Judges have been wary of AI in courtrooms after two lawyers in separate incidents cited cases made up by ChatGPT. The ABA in August announced it is forming a taskforce to address "both the promise and the peril" of the technology. Mcfarlanes said human lawyers will review the work Harvey produces.
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Moves:
In New York …
Pillsbury added M&A partner Lillian Kim. Latham & Watkins hired a partner to its M&A and private equity practice from Fried Frank. Lowenstein Sandler added Kevin Zadourian as part of its investment management practice. .
In Washington D.C. ...
Cozen O’Connor tapped Charles Zdebski from Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott for its utility and energy practice. Nelson Mullins hired litigation partner John Kalas.
In Houston …
Polsinelli added Monica Diddell as a shareholder in its private equity practice. Mayer Brown hired a King & Spalding partner in its international arbitration practice. Holland & Knight expanded its corporate practice with the addition of two partners from Winston & Strawn.
In Atlanta …
Barnes & Thornburg added partners John Ginley and Marc Bulson in its real estate department.
In Delaware …
Saul Ewing added partner Evan Miller in its bankruptcy and restructuring practice.
In California …
Hopkins & Carley added a trio of attorneys from Thompson Welch to its family wealth and tax planning practice. Haynes Boone hired a litigation partner from Troutman Pepper.
In Chicago …
Holland & Knight expanded its real estate practice with the addition of two partners.
In Dubai …
Quinn Emanuel opened an office and hired two partners from King & Wood Mallesons.
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