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The Verge
01-07-2025
- Business
- The Verge
Law360 is forcing reporters to use an AI ‘bias' detector.
Posted Jul 1, 2025 at 9:30 PM UTC Law360 is forcing reporters to use an AI 'bias' detector. Nieman Lab reports that the new policy comes after leadership at LexisNexis (which owns the outlet) claimed some of Law360's coverage had liberal leanings. The AI tool scans stories and flags portions it deems biased that should be rewritten to be more 'impartial.' A petition signed by over 90 percent of unionized staff at Law360 demands that use of the tool be made voluntary.
The Herald Scotland
26-06-2025
- Business
- The Herald Scotland
A cause for celebration in the legal sector with Law Awards
Bahanda, who is head of legal recruitment: Scotland division, with IDEX Consulting, says that, despite economic headwinds, the sector continues to demonstrate resilient annual growth of around 4.7 percent. International practice is growing, with data showing that cross-border work has increased by 22% year-on-year, particularly in renewable energy and financial services, and the £1.5 billion that the sector contributes annually to the Scottish economy is predicted to rise as the result of continued expansion in these and other key areas. The result of this upturn is that, last year, the number of practicing solicitors rose by more than three percent and Bahanda says that this expansion is set to continue as firms seek to strengthen their positions. 'At the moment we are seeing a spike in activity throughout the profession, with many firms eager to hire talent across a range of niche areas in order to expedite their growth and capabilities.' What Bahanda finds encouraging is the sector's forward-thinking approach to innovation and technology, with some firms proactively reshaping their business operations around new AI solutions. 'Figures from a recent LexisNexis survey show that around 82% of UK lawyers have either adopted generative AI or have plans to do so. Many are actively using AI for work and the numbers who have no plans to adopt it have plummeted from 61% to just 15%.' Scaling up technology is an essential step for firms who want to attract the best candidates, she says, along with a transparent approach to what they can offer in terms of culture, training and career development. ''In order to attract the top young, ambitious talent, employers have to be able to demonstrate the quality and reach of their work along with an innovative approach to all the ways in which the legal profession is changing.' This will be Bahanda's fifth year as a judge for The Herald Law Awards for Scotland and she says success here can help firms showcase their successes and help them to stand out in a highly-competitive employment market. 'The awards aren't just about multi-million pound practices with an international reach, they are also about those High Street firms whose business involves delivering an exceptional level of service at a face-to-face level and for whom innovation and technology may mean different things than it does to the big players. 'The Awards celebrate the excellence and integrity that defines the whole of the legal profession in Scotland and, as a trusted partner to legal firms and professionals, we believe in recognising outstanding achievement. 'The Scottish legal profession does a remarkable job of contributing to local economies and in assisting individuals and organisations from a number of industry sectors.' Meena Bahanda, Head of Legal Recruitment: Scotland Division, Idex Consulting presents 2023 winners (Image: Gordon Terris) This year IDEX is sponsoring the Law Firm of the Year (up to 150 practicing certificates) and the Law Firm of the Year (over 150 practicing certificates) categories and the winners will be those who best demonstrate quality work and a collegiate culture that ensures that all employees are heard and valued. These are the same attributes that assist firms in the recruitment of outstanding employees, says Bahanda, who has been with IDEX Consulting for five years and who believes that the competition to snap up the best talent has never been greater. 'This market has always been candidate-led, which is why, at IDEX, we are driven by results and not by activity,' she says. 'We partner closely with clients in order to build strong relationships and to fully understand their business objectives, vision, culture and values so that we can communicate those clearly to candidates. 'We aim to be disruptive and to target a wide client pool, creating a list of the best possible options and not just relying on what appears to be available.' This can involve global searches and also making placements not just across the UK but also in Europe, North America, the Middle East and Asia. 'The fact that 98% of placements are still in position after five years has helped us to achieve an incredibly high client satisfaction score.' This year The Herald Law Awards for Scotland in association with 123 Medical Services will recognise outstanding individuals and organisations in 19 categories including a Junior Counsel of the Year award, and a Digital and Intellectual Property Team of the Year Award, which will recognise IT and IP legal teams based in Scotland that have shown excellence in managing complex intellectual property matters, advising on cutting-edge technology law, and adding significant value to clients in sectors such as software, data protection, digital services, and IP law. The deadline for entries in all categories is Thursday, 4 September and the awards ceremony will take place on Friday, 7 November at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Glasgow. A full list of categories and online application forms are available from
The Verge
25-06-2025
- Business
- The Verge
Hundreds of data brokers might be breaking state laws, say privacy advocates
The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) and a nonprofit privacy rights group have called on several states to investigate why 'hundreds' of data brokers haven't registered with state consumer protection agencies in accordance with local laws. An analysis done in collaboration with Privacy Rights Clearinghouse (PRC) found that many data brokers have failed to register in all of the four states with laws that require it, preventing consumers in some states from learning what kinds of information these brokers collect and how to opt out. These findings could be explained by variations in the definition of a data broker, but they may indicate some brokers are breaking the law. Data brokers are companies that collect and sell troves of personal information about people, including their names, addresses, phone numbers, financial information, and more. Consumers have little control over this information, posing serious privacy concerns, and attempts to address these concerns at a federal level have mostly failed. Last month, LexisNexis Risk Solutions disclosed a data breach that may have revealed the names, Social Security numbers, driver's license numbers, and contact information for over 364,000 people. Four states — California, Texas, Oregon, and Vermont — do attempt to regulate these companies by requiring them to register with consumer protection agencies and share details about what kind of data they collect. Consumers in California, for example, can use the online database to search for different data brokers registered in the state, see contact information, and find steps on how to opt out of data collection. Meanwhile, in Texas, data brokers must follow certain security measures designed to protect consumers' information. In letters to the states' attorneys general, the EFF and PRC say they 'uncovered a troubling pattern' after scraping data broker registries in California, Texas, Oregon, and Vermont. They found that many data brokers didn't consistently register their businesses across all four states. The number of data brokers that appeared on one registry but not another includes 524 in Texas, 475 in Oregon, 309 in Vermont, and 291 in California. As noted by the EFF, differences in how each state defines a data broker could explain some of these discrepancies. It's also possible some brokers don't collect data from people in all these states — although the industry typically casts a wide net. Conversely, the EFF also says this analysis wouldn't include the data brokers that 'disregard state laws by failing to register in any state.' The EFF and PRC suggest that California, Texas, Oregon, and Vermont look into the companies that failed to register across other states, writing that their findings 'could indicate a systematic failure of compliance' in each state. They add that an investigation and enforcement actions could 'send a powerful signal' regarding a state's commitment to privacy. For now, state-level regulation is Americans' main source of protection against data brokers. Last year, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) aimed to clamp down on the industry with a rule that would ban brokers from selling your Social Security number, but the Donald Trump-appointed Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent later scrapped these plans.
Mid East Info
22-06-2025
- Business
- Mid East Info
In the presence of representatives from the Ministry of Justice and the Department of Legal Affairs, the winners of the Habib Al Mulla Academy Legal Research Writing Competition were announced
Habib Al Mulla Academy, in collaboration with LexisNexis and Saint Joseph University in Dubai, proudly held the awards ceremony of the first edition of the Habib Al Mulla Legal Writing Competition, a unique initiative aimed at empowering future legal minds and encouraging innovation in legislative writing. This morning's ceremony at the Waldorf Astoria DIFC was attended by legal professionals, academics, and competition finalists. The event concluded with an award presentation by Dr Juma Alfalasi from the Dubai Legal Affairs Department (DLAD), followed by closing remarks from Dr. Habib Al Mulla. We are pleased to announce the top three winners: Alia Al Marzouqi – First Place Abeer Shalish – Second Place Aseel Abu Shehab – Third Place The competition invited students from across the UAE to submit legal research papers focused on current legislative developments and innovative legal solutions. Participants were evaluated by a distinguished panel of legal academics and practitioners. It was also announced that the first-place prize has been increased to AED 20,000 in the second edition and that a new category has been introduced for legal research in the GCC countries.
Yahoo
21-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
RELX PLC (RELX): A Bull Case Theory
We came across a bullish thesis on RELX PLC (RELX) on FluentInQuality's Substack. In this article, we will summarize the bulls' thesis on RELX. RELX PLC (RELX)'s share was trading at $52.97 as of 10th June. RELX 's trailing and forward P/E were 38.02 and 29.94 respectively according to Yahoo Finance. A data analyst using cutting-edge analytics to accurately interpret complex sets of data. RELX Plc (REL) has quietly transformed itself from a traditional publishing house into an indispensable data and analytics powerhouse embedded in the workflows of scientists, lawyers, regulators, and financial professionals. Its crown jewels—Elsevier, LexisNexis, ICIS, and FlightGlobal—don't chase headlines; they provide deeply validated, mission-critical information that professionals rely on daily. RELX doesn't sell news or trend-driven content—it sells trust, insight, and operational confidence. Whether diagnosing a rare disease or modeling global trade flows, its tools are often the first—and only—stop for users. This embedded relevance creates a business model with powerful economics: subscription-based revenue, high renewal rates, low marginal costs, and 30 %+ operating margins. Once inside an institution, RELX is rarely replaced. Behind its steady exterior, RELX is a stealth acquirer, layering AI, predictive analytics, and risk-scoring capabilities through targeted tuck-ins and bolt-ons that enrich its data ecosystems. These acquisitions are rarely flashy but sharply focused, reinforcing pricing power and customer retention across its segments. Each division amplifies the others—legal workflows benefit from real-time risk data, compliance platforms pull from dynamic regulatory feeds, and scientific research is elevated through AI-driven insights. The result isn't a fragmented portfolio but a deeply integrated web of solutions that are difficult to replicate or displace. With mid-single-digit organic growth, high-margin reinvestment, and an unyielding grip on high-stakes workflows, RELX stands out as a quiet compounder. It doesn't ride hype cycles or make splashy pivots—it wins by embedding itself where complexity, regulation, and trust converge. In a world obsessed with noise, RELX thrives on necessity. Previously, we covered a bullish thesis on SAP SE (SAP) by FluentInQuality, which framed the company as foundational infrastructure for global business, quietly evolving into a cloud-first, AI-augmented platform with remarkable customer stickiness and operational leverage. The stock price has appreciated by roughly 4% since our coverage. FluentInQuality's thesis on RELX PLC (RELX) echoes this theme of indispensable enterprise software; RELX operates behind the scenes, embedding itself deeply in mission-critical workflows across legal, scientific, and regulatory domains. Both companies are quiet compounders thriving on necessity, not novelty, with RELX paralleling SAP's durability through high-margin, subscription-based models and integrated data ecosystems that are nearly impossible to replace. RELX PLC (RELX) is not on our list of the 30 Most Popular Stocks Among Hedge Funds. As per our database, 18 hedge fund portfolios held RELX at the end of the first quarter which was 16 in the previous quarter. While we acknowledge the risk and potential of RELX as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and have limited downside risk. If you are looking for an extremely cheap AI stock that is also a major beneficiary of Trump tariffs and onshoring, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock. READ NEXT: 8 Best Wide Moat Stocks to Buy Now and 30 Most Important AI Stocks According to BlackRock.
