North America: Law Practice Management

For AI developers, the privacy risks of generative AI may extend well beyond the intended uses of their products. A recent finding by the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (“OPC”) against X Corp. and xAI underscores that organizations may remain accountable when their AI systems enable the processing of personal information for harmful or foreseeable misuse.

Connect with Foley & Lardner LLP's legal professionals Isaac Morris, Nick Welle, and Kelsey O'Gorman. Access their direct email contacts and professional profiles to discuss your legal needs and explore how their expertise can support your business objectives.

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For years, legal intake was handled by whoever was available: a receptionist, an assistant, a paralegal, then an attorney. In 2026, more firms are questioning that approach. Inquiries now arrive by phone, email, text, and web form, and firms are increasingly hiring remote specialists to own the process

Most firms measure what they bill. Far fewer measure how long a matter sits between stages, waiting for someone to move it. That waiting time is where a significant amount of a firm's capacity quietly disappears.

Lowenstein's Chief Marketing & Business Development Officer Vanessa Torres discusses the transformation of law firm business development professionals into strategic growth drivers. She shares insights on leveraging technology, data analytics, and relationship-building to execute ambitious firm expansion plans over the next 3-5 years.

For years, legal intake was handled by whoever was available: a receptionist, an assistant, a paralegal, then an attorney. In 2026, more firms are questioning that approach. Inquiries now arrive by phone, email, text, and web form, and firms are increasingly hiring remote specialists to own the process

Contact information for legal professionals at Foley, including email addresses and professional headshots of attorneys Gregory Husisian, Kathleen Wegrzyn, John Turlais, and another team member specializing in various practice areas.

Recently, I spoke to a friend of mine who serves as in-house employment counsel for a research facility. As in-house counsel, attorneys have to weigh overall company interests against human resource (HR) considerations, along with potential legal risks. However, a shift in the understanding and perception of “neurodiversity” has brought another consideration to the forefront. Like my friend’s employer, HR departments across the country are now being called to evaluate their internal functions to determine whether they are equipped to support and accommodate neurodivergent employees and, importantly, remain compliant.

We encourage clients to view capital investment as a dynamic triangle — balancing strategic intent, financial feasibility, and physical infrastructure. At the center of this model is operations, which acts as the system's...

On July 17, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") announced a direct final rule and companion proposal extending several compliance deadlines...

On May 6, 2025, FDA announced that it planned to conduct more surprise inspections at foreign manufacturing facilities that produce foods, essential medicines, and other medical products intended for U.S. consumers.