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Warren Buffett Is Getting Dragged Into the Real-Estate Commissions Litigation

The lawyers who won a historic verdict against the National Association of Realtors and brokerage firms are turning to a new target as part of their antitrust litigation: Warren Buffett. On Monday they named a large subsidiary of Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway as a defendant in one of their lawsuits. In October, plaintiffs won a $1.8 …

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AI Helps Litigation Funders Mine Court Dockets for Legal Gold

Companies that seek profits by funding lawsuits are using generative AI to help find cases to invest in, even as skepticism lingers about the tool’s usefulness. Legalist Inc. built an algorithm called “the truffle sniffer” to search for lawsuits by focusing on variables such as the court, judge and case type. The tool was essential …

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Assisted dying law may soon diverge across British Isles, MPs warn

Laws to allow assisted dying may pass in Scotland, Jersey and the Isle of Man in the next few years, leading to a divergence between different parts of the UK and British Isles, MPs have warned. The government must consider the repercussions of this, a parliamentary inquiry into assisted dying has said. Jersey, the Isle …

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Legal Services Board publishes evidence of ‘devastating impact’ of NDAs

Clients who felt let down by their own solicitors in disputes involving non-disclosure agreements are among the respondents to a survey which is likely to lead to regulatory  curbs on DNAs. ‘Essentially, a solicitor told me the money I was being offered was enough to prevent me from considering going to tribunal and I should …

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Divorce hits 50-year low – but may not mean marital bliss

Divorces reached their lowest level in five decades, according to the Office for National Statistics – however, family lawyers say the figures may not necessarily reflect marital bliss. Latest ONS data records 80,057 divorces granted in 2022, down from 113,505 the previous year and the lowest number since 1971. The ONS says the numbers may …

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7 Tips If You are Thinking Divorce is Your Best Option

In a world where relationships are complex and multifaceted, contemplating divorce can be one of the most difficult decisions a person may face. Whether you’re grappling with irreconcilable differences, feeling unfulfilled, or experiencing significant challenges in your marriage, the thought of divorce can be overwhelming. However, if you are thinking divorce is your best option, …

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Digital assets: Call for Evidence and Draft Legislation

The Law Commission is today launching a call for evidence to inform their project on private international law in the context of digital assets and electronic trade documents. We are separately seeking views on draft legislation following our report on digital assets in June 2023. Digital assets and ETDs in private international law In our …

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