Episode 341 -- DOJ Charges Visa with Monopolization and Exclusionary Conduct in the Debit Card Market
The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia issued its remedies decision in an antitrust case brought against Google by a bipartisan coalition of 38 AGs and the DOJ. This decision follows the court’s 2024 finding...more
The US District Court for the District of Columbia issued, on September 2, 2025, a landmark ruling in the US Department of Justice’s (DOJ) antitrust case against Google, imposing significant remedies to address the company’s...more
In a courtroom where judicial precision meets technological disruption, U.S. District Court Judge Amit Mehta faced what he candidly described as gazing “into a crystal ball” to craft remedies for one of the most consequential...more
A significant milestone was reached this week in the Justice Department’s antitrust litigation against Google regarding its internet search business. U.S. District Judge Amit P. Mehta issued a 230-page ruling on remedies...more
Key Takeaways - Massachusetts AG Andrea Campbell co-led a group of 47 state AGs in calling on technology companies to increase efforts to combat generative AI “deepfake” images, including deepfake pornography....more
Massachusetts AG Andrea Joy Campbell co-led a bipartisan coalition of 47 AGs in urging major search engines and payment platforms to take stronger action against the spread of nonconsensual, computer-generated intimate...more
The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) issued its findings on August 27 2025 in connection with an investigation regarding the issue of whether individuals have the right to have information about them...more
We have been noticing a couple of emerging trends here at The Modern Firm. First, we have noticed our clients have begun to get “referrals” from AI models like ChatGPT, Perplexity, Microsoft CoPilot, and Google’s Search...more
The European Union’s Digital Markets Act’s (DMA) stated aim is to complement European Union competition rules to ensure contestable and fair markets in the digital sector by imposing specific obligations on “gatekeepers”. ...more
Google’s June 2025 core algorithm update rolled out from June 30 through July 17, bringing noticeable changes to search rankings across various industries, including legal. What Did the June 2025 Algorithm Update Focus On? In...more
The rapid evolution of technology is revolutionizing the legal practice. For plaintiff attorneys handling medical negligence cases, incorporating advanced tools—especially artificial intelligence—brings both challenges and...more
Is your firm unknowingly surrendering potential clients to its competitors? Prospects are online everyday researching the legal services they need, but if your pages aren’t appearing for the keywords they query, they’re...more
You wouldn’t build a dream home on your property, then pour all your time, money, and craftsmanship into the shed out back. But when law firms publish content to a blog on a subdomain, that’s exactly what they’re doing....more
Here’s a reality check that might sting: while 70% of attorneys believe referrals are their greatest channel for new business, only 30% of in-house counsel actually refer their primary law firm to peers. This massive...more
In two recent Northern District of California decisions, AI companies prevailed on a fair use defense after being accused of infringing copyrights in works used to train AI models. The decisions, on their face, seem to...more
Private equity firms face unique marketing challenges—but also big opportunities. Kenny Gary’s latest piece breaks down how PE firms can build trust through content and stand out in a crowded market....more
A quiet revolution is underway in search behavior: AI-powered search engines are becoming the primary research tool for sophisticated B2B clients who need legal services. This isn’t a gradual shift; it’s an acceleration...more
The rise of generative AI tools like ChatGPT and Perplexity is changing how people discover and search for information online. According to Statista, “[I]n 2024, around 15 million adults in the United States claimed to have...more
Your corporate law firm’s website dominates Google for relevant terms like “securities litigation attorney,” but when a General Counsel asks AI for whistleblower guidance, your decades of expertise might as well be invisible....more
Natural backlinks are the green flags of the Internet. Earning them is slow and tedious, but you must take the high road to avoid the red flags of spammy backlinks—at all costs....more
You don’t need to know the ins and outs of search engine indexing to impress Google. All you need is a clear, optimized site structure. Best of all, your users will love it, too. Your law firm website needs to provide a...more
The digital landscape is transforming how law firms attract and retain clients. Among the myriad of strategies available, getting your law firm listed in legal directories stands out as a crucial component for boosting online...more
Good Sunday morning from Seattle . . . Our Online Travel Update for the week ending May 9, 2025, is below. What started initially as a relatively slow week in online travel picked up as the week progressed. Earnings releases...more
Having a law firm website rich in relevant content is key to the success of many law firms’ marketing strategy. The search engines reward websites that contain helpful information for those seeking it out on legal topics....more
The US government, led by President Trump, has recorded another big win in the battle that US law enforcement agencies have been waging for years against Google. This time, a federal court issued a landmark ruling stating...more