AI in Hiring: Smart Safeguards HR Teams Need for 2026
The reality HR is facing
More candidates are turning to AI for resumes, cover letters, and interview prep. Surveys in 2024–2025 show hiring teams are seeing a flood of applications and mixed quality, with many managers wary of AI-generated content.
- 38% of job seekers send 20 or more applications per week, and 54%
What to Do About Legal Clients Using AI
AI is already a go-to for client legal questions
According to data from the latest Legal Trends Report, 57% of consumers say they either have or would use AI to answer their legal questions.
There are many good reasons for the trend. For one, the technology is simple to use and it’s available
Emerging Legal Technology: How Clio Is Shaping the Future of Law
What is emerging legal technology—and why it matters now
Emerging legal technology refers to new tools (e.g., AI, automation, and legal analytics) that enhance how legal professionals manage, analyze, and deliver legal services. These technologies solve many of the challenges lawyers face today: time-consuming administrative work, rising client expectations, increasing competition, and growing pressure to
State AG News: Voter Privacy, Overcharged Bills, Federal Benefits (November 27-December 3, 2025)
Each week, Crowell & Moring’s State Attorneys General team highlights significant actions that State AGs have taken. See our State Attorneys General page for more insights. Below are the updates from November 27-December 3:
Multistate
- A coalition of 36 attorneys general opposed a federal ban on state AI laws. The National Association of Attorneys General sent a letter to Congressional representatives, arguing that they should scrap proposals for a federal moratorium that would stop states from enacting or enforcing AI laws.
- A coalition of 17 attorneys general filed an amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in Los Angeles Press Club, et. al. v. Kristi Noem, et al. in support of journalists and protesters challenging U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)’s use of force during protests in LA over the summer. The brief argues that federal agents have injured peaceful protesters, legal observers, and journalists during largely peaceful demonstrations objecting to large-scale immigration raids.
The Visibility Gap: Operational Metrics and Financial Health in the 2H 2025 eDiscovery Business Confidence Survey
Editor’s Note: Operational confidence across the eDiscovery industry is high—but is it grounded in financial clarity? This third installment of our four-part series on the 2H 2025 eDiscovery Business Confidence Survey explores a striking contradiction: while senior leaders report optimism, many remain in the dark about core financial indicators like Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) and
Driving Efficiency Through Innovation with AI Visionary Erica Hawthorne and Salesforce
The intersection of law and technology is a pretty fascinating place to be. Erica Hawthorne, from Salesforce, is in it for the long haul. As a 2025 AI Visionary, she is a leader who does not just adapt to change, but helps define it.
Covington Tech Briefing Spotlight: Impact of Latest Policy Developments on the Tech Industry
On September 24, 2025, Covington’s tech industry experts explored what legal teams, government affairs professionals, and business leaders at tech companies need to know during this pivotal period and offered insights into anticipated challenges and emerging opportunities in the year ahead. Eight Covington attorneys shared their insights during a 60-minute session moderated by Covington partner
The most puzzling HR litigation strategy you’ll read this week
Every so often a litigation strategy comes along that just makes you stare at the screen, shake your head, and think, “Did a lawyer really decide this was the best idea, and how much did they bill for it?”
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Business & Legal Developments | December 2025
Friends,In last month’s newsletter, we discussed how Silicon Valley saw venture funding climb to $95.6 billion, marking four straight quarters of growth, with artificial intelligence (AI) dominating more than half of all capital and decacorns attracting nearly a third of funding. Meanwhile, direct venture secondaries surged as General Partner-led (GP) deals lagged, and sovereign