Fastcase, vLex merger accelerates investment into legal AI

Cyberattacks are hindering mergers and acquisitions (M&A) deals, according to a recent firm report. The article discusses various legal cases involving companies like Symbotic Inc., MongoDB, Epic Systems Corp., and Sunrun Installation Services, highlighting shareholder derivative lawsuits and employment discrimination claims. The report emphasizes the growing impact of cybersecurity threats on corporate transactions and legal proceedings.

In-house attorneys are increasingly leaving their positions due to overwhelming workloads and limited advancement opportunities. The article highlights several ongoing shareholder derivative lawsuits involving companies like Symbotic Inc., MongoDB, Epic Systems Corp., Sunrun Installation Services, and boohoo.com [http://boohoo.com/] UK Ltd., detailing the legal representation and allegations against these companies.

New merger-review process may impede some deals, introducing subjectivity and complications. Law firms Debevoise & Plimpton and Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison are mentioned. The article discusses potential challenges and implications for mergers in the legal landscape.