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AI is all the rage in 2024 – and investment funds are just as bullish on the technology as other businesses. It is no wonder that 77% of LPs want the funds in which they invest to use AI for investment analysis and decision-making. But only 26% of GPs have implemented AI functions, according to the second annual Barnes & Thornburg’s Investment Funds Outlook Report. “There are numerous instances where incorporating AI could benefit fund managers, from market analysis to automating research processes to simply freeing up managers’ time,” says Scott Beal, partner and co-chair of Barnes & Thornburg’s Private Funds and Asset Management practice group. “It follows that such technologies will have a positive overall impact on fund performance.” Read more about how AI will not only affect investment decisions, but also fund performance in the full report here: https://lnkd.in/gxBvt5vK #BTLawNews #ArtificialIntelligence #AssetManagement

Yesterday, a Texas federal judge issued a nationwide injunction preventing the FTC from enforcing its notorious rule banning non-competes. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gSV5imCT #BTLawNews #LaborAndEmployment

Congratulations to all 294 Barnes & Thornburg lawyers who were named to the 2025 edition of the Best Lawyers in America, including the eight attorneys recognized from the Fort Wayne office! The full firm listing, including legal practice areas, can be found here: https://lnkd.in/gEitbCEH #BTLawNews #BestLawyers #FortWayne

We are thrilled to announce that Best Lawyers has named over 290 Barnes & Thornburg attorneys to its 2025 edition, including eight attorneys from the Fort Wayne office. Congratulations to all! https://lnkd.in/gEitbCEH #BTLawNews #BestLawyers #LegalExcellence #FortWayne

Recently, Firm Diversity Partner Dawn R. Rosemond, Esq. (she/her/hers) had the opportunity to write about Mayor Sharon Tucker for "Fort Wayne" magazine. Her article can be found on page 35 of the August issue, out now. Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/gf4Z2kPM #BTLawNews #Leadership #FortWayne

"We're focused here", says Kathleen Anderson, partner at Barnes & Thornburg's Fort Wayne office. Yesterday Downtown Fort Wayne hosted a check presentation at the summer's final Lunch on the Square event. In its third year, The Lunch Means More program raised more than $1,800 throughout the summer at Lunch on the Square, which was matched by Barnes & Thornburg. This summer's Lunch Means More beneficiary was Blessings in a Backpack Fort Wayne. "Our whole office chose Blessings in a Backpack", continued Kathleen, speaking at the check presentation. "Why? Because we were inspired by the work of Blessings in a Backpack and we were inspired to help fight against food insecurity. Kids are the focus of this community - we need them to excel and to stay here to do great things for our community." Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eExT7Xym Left to right: Frank Howard, Downtown Fort Wayne; Jama Ross, Blessings in a Backpack; Kathleen Anderson, Barnes & Thornburg; Sun Park, Edward Jones.

"We're focused here", says Kathleen Anderson, partner at Barnes & Thornburg's Fort Wayne office. Yesterday Downtown Fort Wayne hosted a check presentation at the summer's final Lunch on the Square event. In its third year, The Lunch Means More program raised more than $1,800 throughout the summer at Lunch on the Square, which was matched by Barnes & Thornburg. This summer's Lunch Means More beneficiary was Blessings in a Backpack Fort Wayne. "Our whole office chose Blessings in a Backpack", continued Kathleen, speaking at the check presentation. "Why? Because we were inspired by the work of Blessings in a Backpack and we were inspired to help fight against food insecurity. Kids are the focus of this community - we need them to excel and to stay here to do great things for our community." Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eExT7Xym Left to right: Frank Howard, Downtown Fort Wayne; Jama Ross, Blessings in a Backpack; Kathleen Anderson, Barnes & Thornburg; Sun Park, Edward Jones.

Tomorrow will be Downtown Fort Wayne's final Lunch on the Square event! Stop by to enjoy a great lunch and live music at Freimann Square. At 12:15pm, Downtown Fort Wayne and Barnes & Thornburg will present a check to the summer's Lunch Means More partner organization, Blessings in a Backpack Fort Wayne. Learn more about the amazing work that Blessings in a Backpack is doing in the community in the video below with Amy Kintz and Jama Ross! #BTLawNews #LunchMeansMore #DowntownFortWayne

Last week, attorneys Kathleen Anderson and Mitchell Berry led a presentation titled "Federal Trade Commission's Rule on Non-Compete Agreements: Where Do Employers Go From Here?" with the Allen County Indiana Bar Association. It was a great opportunity to connect with fellow Fort Wayne legal professionals and engage in an insightful discussion on this important topic. Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to the conversation! #BTLawNews #FortWayne #ContinuingLegalEducation

IP Stars 2024, a Managing IP publication, has recognized Barnes & Thornburg's Intellectual Property department in the areas of patent disputes, trademark, intellectual property and patent prosecution in Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota and North Carolina. Managing IP conducts rigorous and impartial research by collecting information from thousands of firms, IP practitioners and their clients through interviews, emails and online surveys. Congratulations to Randy Brown for his individual IP Stars Recognition, and the 11 other firm attorneys who were recognized! #BTLawNews #IPLaw #Excellence