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France court acquits François Bayrou of fraud charges

JURIST

At issue in the case was eleven disputed contracts between 2005 and 2017, at a total price of 293,000 euros. The acquittal would allow François Bayrou to hold a public office again but he refused to comment on his plan in the upcoming 2027 presidential election. Nonetheless, he resigned a month later after he was charged with fraud.

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EU reaches deal to curb methane emissions

JURIST

Starting January 2027, the regulations will require that new import contracts for oil, gas and coal only be concluded if the same monitoring, reporting and verification obligations are applied by exporters as for EU producers. Regular leak detection and repair surveys will also become mandatory under the rules.

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AI Applications for 5 Different Legal Fields

LawTechnologyToday

Legal firms spent approximately $12 billion on AI in 2017, and experts expect that figure to reach $85 billion by 2027. Contract disputes, for instance, require hours of due diligence that AI can automate, saving you hours of monotonous work. As these technologies continue to improve, AI in law will only grow.

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Legal Geek 2022: where innovation and legal tech converge

Cenza

billion and analysts predict it will grow at a CAGR of over 4% between 2021 and 2027. The legal industry has been slow to adopt new technologies due to several critical factors, but it has eventually picked up the pace. In 2021, the global legal tech market generated revenues of $27.6

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New York City’s Building Electrification Law Wins in District Court

ClimateChange-ClimateLaw

In Association of Contracting Plumbers of The City of New York, Inc. Judge Abrams Decision in Association of Contracting Plumbers of The City of New York, Inc. In general, the limits went into effect in 2024 for buildings under seven stories; for buildings over seven stories, the limits begin in 2027.

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Supreme Court blocks Warriors’ last shot at overturning arbitration award

At the Lectern

The case concerns a contract governing the Warriors’ use of the Oakland arena that was the team’s home until the 2019-2020 season.

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New Illinois Law on Non-Compete and Non-Solicitation Agreements

Chugh LLP

It is important to work closely with an attorney to ensure that your contracts comply with the new law. January 1, 2027 – December 31, 2032. New Illinois law imposes stringent restrictions on employee non-compete and non-solicitation agreements signed after January 1, 2022. Non-compete agreements. Non-solicitation agreements.

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