This Issue:
July/August 2026
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The Model is Not the Answer: Choose Legal AI Based on What Your Team Needs Legal Operations, Thought Leadership Articles Many in-house teams choose a legal AI model based on hype rather than need. Learn how to determine what is best for your team. 
How Digital Forensics Built a Defensible Timeline for Sonoma County’s Largest Wildfire Legal Operations, Litigation, Sponsored SPONSORED BY iDS: Learn how a digital forensics team investigated Sonoma County’s largest wildfire and preserved data under challenging circumstances. 
An Underused Arrow in the GC’s Quiver: Cease-and-Desist Letters to Former Employees Risk Management, Thought Leadership Articles Learn why a cease-and-desist (C&D) letter is a powerful tool in your legal arsenal when dealing with former employees and preventing litigation. 
From Value Protection to Value Creation: The New Mandate for In-House Legal Legal Operations, Sponsored SPONSORED BY LAWVU: Learn about the importance of value creation for the in-house legal profession through perspectives from several legal leaders. 
Managing IP Considerations in M&A: A Practical Guide for General Counsel Thought Leadership Articles Read this step-by-step guide to effectively navigate IP considerations in M&A transactions. 
How to Crack the Legal Job Interview in the Age of AI Thought Leadership Articles Learn how the scope of the legal job interview is evolving and what job seekers and hiring managers need to do to stay competitive in a high-tech environment. 
How to Set Standards So AI Tools Don’t Replace Human Legal Judgment Legal Operations, Risk Management, Thought Leadership Articles Learn how general counsel should set clear expectations for how legal teams should and should not be using AI tools. 
