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New Study Finds Majority of Lawyers Trust AI, Points to Improved Quality of Work and Increased Job Satisfaction

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The Ironclad-commissioned study, which surveyed lawyers from both in-house and law firm settings, also found that corporate legal departments are adopting AI and seeing results at a greater pace than law firms

SAN FRANCISCO, June 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Ironclad, the leading digital contracting platform for modern businesses, today announced the inaugural release of the State of AI in Legal Report: a double opt-in survey commissioned by Ironclad and carried out by the independent research firm OnePoll. The report, which surveyed 800 American attorneys and legal operations professionals—evenly split between law firms and in-house roles, explores adoption rates, sentiment, and top use cases for artificial intelligence in the legal field.

Click here to download the full 2024 State of AI in Legal Report.

The report includes five chapters addressing topics like trust and adoption, use cases, risks and roadblocks, top areas of concern, and AI’s role in addressing job satisfaction. A few key findings for the report were:

Lawyers are generally trusting of AI and actively using it, citing improvement in quality of work

71% of legal professionals responded that they were trusting of AI, with 74% of respondents saying they use AI for legal work.92% of those who use AI for legal work say it’s improved the quality of their work.Of them, 90% expect to use AI tools more frequently in 2024 than they did in 2023.

In-house legal teams are further along when it comes to AI, while law firms are more apprehensive

96% of in-house teams’ companies allow the use of AI tools, compared to 74% at law firms.87% of in-house lawyers actively use AI tools for legal work, compared to 60% at law firms.31% of respondents were concerned that AI could completely or partially take over their jobs – but law firms were five times more likely to ban AI usage than corporations.In-house teams are more likely to invest in AI than law firms (84% vs. 58%).

Could AI help address the legal burnout problem?

While 19% of respondents said they never feel dissatisfied with their job, over 80% of respondents shared some level of dissatisfaction at work.59% of attorneys working in private law firms never or rarely feel dissatisfied, and 13% always or often dissatisfied. Meanwhile, 81% of those working in-house said they were rarely or never dissatisfied and 5% were always or often dissatisfied.’Task overload’ is a driving factor for dissatisfaction in the legal industry. 49% of dissatisfied respondents said meeting stressful deadlines is the cause, with 44% identifying having too many tasks to complete in a day as the culprit.57% of lawyers who feel at least some work dissatisfaction said using AI could help alleviate it, with 49% of AI users stating it saves time during their workday and 41% stating AI helps offload mundane tasks.

Most lawyers are optimistic about AI—and believe regulation will help

79% are excited to see what potential AI has for legal.83% would be more open to using AI tools at their workplace if there was proper regulation surrounding its use.While almost a quarter of respondents hadn’t faced any hurdles yet, the biggest areas of concern surrounding AI was information accuracy (40%), security (37%), and navigating company policies (17%).

Top areas where AI is most useful include tagging metadata and flagging risky clauses in contracts

The top three instances where respondents think AI is most useful is to tag metadata in documents (34%), flagging risky contract clauses (33%), and contract analysis (29%).Research (50%), summarizing case law (28%), and reviewing documents for litigation (15%) were also top responses.

“There’s been a narrative that lawyers are resistant to change and skeptical of new technology,” said Ironclad CEO and co-founder, Jason Boehmig. “We’ve always believed that lawyers are on that cutting edge, they’ve just needed the right tools. And what this research shows is that AI is going to usher in the next wave of legal productivity on a massive scale.”

About Ironclad
Ironclad is the #1 contract lifecycle management platform for innovative companies, powering billions of contracts every year. Salesforce, L’Oréal, OpenAI and other leading innovators use Ironclad to collaborate and negotiate on contracts, accelerate contracting while maintaining compliance, and turn contracts into critical carriers of operational business intelligence. It’s the only platform flexible enough to handle every type of contract workflow, whether a sales agreement, an HR agreement or a complex NDA. The company is backed by leading investors like Accel, Sequoia, Y Combinator, and BOND. For more information, visit www.ironcladapp.com or follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.

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paul.chalker@ironcladhq.com

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GAC Exports 223,000 Units in Jan-Oct, Setting a New Record! Steadily Advancing High-Quality Globalization

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GUANGZHOU, China, Nov. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — In October, GAC’s self-owned brand exports reached 26,017 units, up a robust 80.8% year-on-year, posting a steady growth trajectory. From January to October this year, GAC accumulated exports of 223,000 units, setting a new historic record.

As a strategic highland of GAC’s globalization, the European market saw wholesale volume surge 547% year-on-year in October. On October 12, the 91st Paris Motor Show officially opened, with GAC making a major appearance with its new energy product lineup across its three brands. These multiple strategic moves, landing in tandem, mark GAC’s entry into a new phase of full-chain localized deep engagement in Europe.

As the core foundation of GAC’s globalization, the Asia-Pacific market continued its steady progress. In October, wholesale volume in the Southeast Asian market grew 49% year-on-year. In Hong Kong, GAC ranked third among all brands and second among Chinese brands in new vehicle registrations from January to September, the E9 has held the No.1 in Hong Kong luxury MPV sales for three consecutive months.

The Americas market maintained strong growth momentum, with wholesale volume up 95% year-on-year in October, including Colombia up 331%, Bolivia up 232%, and Brazil up 223%. Multiple key markets saw sales double, with market coverage and channel capabilities upgrading in tandem. GAC also officially entered Guyana, completing its market coverage across all 12 South American countries and marking a milestone in its regional expansion.

In the Middle East, UAE wholesale volume grew 41% year-on-year in October, Kuwait up 146% month-on-month, and Qatar up 98%. In Africa, wholesale volume surged 307% year-on-year in October. The CIS market also maintained high growth, with wholesale volume up 273% year-on-year in October. Alongside rapid sales growth, GAC has been continuously introducing flagship premium products to multiple markets across the Middle East and Africa, crafting scenario-based experiences tailored to local needs, precisely reaching local users, and driving the brand upward.

While deeply cultivating regional markets, GAC leveraged the Canton Fair, a national-level trade platform, to present its high-tech smart electric products and energy ecosystem to global buyers, answering high-standard opening-up with systematic globalization.

For further information about GAC, please visit: https://www.gacgroup.com/en or follow us on social media.

 

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Hello Group to Report Third Quarter 2026 Results on December 7, 2026

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BEIJING, Nov. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Hello Group Inc. (NASDAQ: MOMO) (the “Company”), a leading player in Asia’s online social networking space, today announced that it will release its unaudited financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026 before U.S. markets open on Monday, December 7, 2026.

Hello Group’s management will host an earnings conference call on Monday, December 7, 2026, at 6:00 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time (7:00 p.m. Beijing / Hong Kong Time on the same day).

Preregistration Information

Participants can register for the conference call by navigating to https://s1.c-conf.com/diamondpass/10058292-gzgnw6.html. Upon registration, each participant will receive details for the conference call, including dial-in numbers, conference call passcode and a unique access PIN. Please dial in 10 minutes before the call is scheduled to begin.

A telephone replay of the call will be available after the conclusion of the conference call through December 14, 2026. The dial-in details for the replay are as follows:

U.S. / Canada:

1-855-883-1031

Hong Kong:

800-930-639

Passcode:

10058292

Additionally, a live and archived webcast of the conference call will be available on the Investor Relations section of Hello Group’s website at https://ir.hellogroup.com.

About Hello Group Inc.

We are a leading player in Asia’s online social networking space. Through Momo, Tantan and other properties within our product portfolio, we enable users to discover new relationships, expand their social connections and build meaningful interactions. Momo is a mobile application that connects people and facilitates social interactions based on location, interests and a variety of online recreational activities. Tantan, which we added to our family of applications through acquisition in May 2018, is a leading social and dating application. Tantan is designed to help its users find and establish romantic connections as well as meet interesting people. Since 2019, we have continuously expanded our portfolio through internal incubation and strategic acquisitions, adding apps such as Hertz, Soulchill, and Happn. These products target more niche markets and selective user demographics both domestically and internationally, further strengthening our global presence.

For investor and media inquiries, please contact:

Hello Group Inc.

Investor Relations
Phone: +852-3157-1669
Email: ir@hellogroup.com

Christensen

In China
Ms. Xiaoyan Su
Phone: +86-10-5900-1548
E-mail: Xiaoyan.Su@christensencomms.com 

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Propshop Events and Exhibitions Limited (‘Propshop’) in the first half of FY 2026-27 posts strong performance; global execution scale signals and accelerated growth ahead

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Propshop’s evolution from a traditional exhibition stand contractor into a globally recognized exhibition solutions partner serving brands across multiple industries and international markets

MUMBAI, India, Nov. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Propshop Events and Exhibitions Limited has announced a robust financial performance for the half year ended September 30, 2026, reflecting the company’s growing global footprint, execution excellence, and increasing demand for end-to-end exhibition infrastructure solutions. Revenue from operations for the half year stood at ₹3,445.63 lakh, while Profit After Tax reached ₹401.47 lakh, demonstrating healthy profitability and operational efficiency. The company’s net worth strengthened significantly, supported by an increase in reserves and surplus to ₹2,869.21 lakh.

The results underscore Propshop’s evolution from a traditional exhibition stand contractor into a globally recognized exhibition solutions partner serving brands across multiple industries and international markets. During the period, the company continued to expand its execution capabilities, strengthen its balance sheet, and scale operations across key exhibition destinations worldwide.

A highlight of this growth journey was the successful execution of 23 exhibition stands at CPHI Milan 2026, one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical exhibitions. After more than six months of meticulous planning, the project brought together 23 project managers, over 500 workers, 15 trucks, and seven cars, demonstrating Propshop’s capability to execute large-scale international assignments with precision and reliability.

Further showcasing its operational strength, Propshop recorded 158 booth entries across 76 exhibitions within just 90 days, covering approximately 10,500 sqm of exhibition space across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. From Detroit, Las Vegas, London, Berlin, Paris, Amsterdam, Dubai, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, and major Indian cities, the company delivered impactful exhibition experiences across pharmaceuticals, technology, engineering, automotive, FMCG, defense, healthcare, real estate, manufacturing, and several other sectors.

With increasing global demand for experiential marketing, trade exhibitions, and immersive brand environments, Propshop remains strategically positioned to capitalize on international opportunities. The company’s strong financial performance, expanding global presence, and proven ability to deliver complex projects at scale reinforce its growth outlook and commitment to creating long-term value for investors, exhibitors, and stakeholders.

About Propshop Events & Exhibitions

Propshop Events & Exhibitions Limited is an NSE-listed exhibition and experiential marketing company specializing in exhibition stand design and construction, turnkey exhibition solutions, experiential marketing, corporate events and brand experiences.

With capabilities across India and international markets, Propshop works with brands to create high-impact physical and experiential environments that connect businesses with their customers at exhibitions, trade shows, corporate events and industry platforms.

The company serves leading Indian and global brands across sectors including technology, manufacturing, automotive, pharmaceuticals, engineering, infrastructure, consumer brands and business services.

Propshop is driving the global expansion of India’s exhibition industry, with an expanding presence across India, the USA, Europe, the GCC and APAC.

For more information:
Website: https://thepropshopindia.com | https://thepropshop.us | https://thepropshopworldwide.com/ 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-propshop-india/

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Dibyendu Mukherjee
CMO ( Chief Marketing Officer )
Propshop Events & Exhibitions Limited
Email:dibyendu@propshop.co.in 
Phone: +917439000124
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For interviews, company information, leadership commentary, financial/business stories, exhibition industry insights, partnerships and press opportunities, please contact the media representative above.

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