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Fiduciary Fundamentals: Managing Client Funds & Avoiding Common Missteps | Justia CLE & Webinars

Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

Lawyers have a fiduciary duty to handle client funds with care, yet navigating trust accounting, fee agreements, and financial obligations can be complex. Mishandling client funds, even unintentionally, can put your reputation and license at risk. In this upcoming webinar, speaker Tracy L. Kepler will break down key rules, including the ABA Model Rules on fees, safekeeping property, and client fund management, to help attorneys avoid costly mistakes.

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Trellis AI Named Top AI-Powered Legal Productivity Platform 2025 by CIOReview Legal Community 🏆

Trellis.Law Blog

Honored to share Trellis AI was recently named Top AI-Powered Legal Productivity Platform 2025 by the CIOReview Legal Community!! Trellis AI helps trial court litigators save time and enhance productivity on common tasks such as motion drafting, case… Continue reading → The post Trellis AI Named Top AI-Powered Legal Productivity Platform 2025 by CIOReview Legal Community first appeared on Trellis.Law Blog.

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AI in Finance and Banking March 31, 2025

LLRX

This semi-monthly column by Sabrina I. Pacifici highlights news, government documents, NGO/IGO papers, conferences, industry white papers and reports, academic papers and speeches, and central bank actions on the subject of AIs fast paced impact on the banking and finance sectors. The chronological links provided are to the primary sources, and as available, indicate links to alternate free versions.

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Five Legal Tech Insights From New York

Artificial Lawyer

A week spent in Manhattan gave Artificial Lawyer plenty to think about. Here are five insights inspired by a series of New York moments, often about legal AI.

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Leverage Trellis Court Data To Identify More Investment Opportunities

Finance teams find Trellis to be particularly effective in conducting comprehensive due diligence on both individuals and businesses. With our court data solution, financial experts can access critical litigation insights, making it an invaluable resource for informed decision-making in the financial sector.

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Why Your Organization Should Be Thinking About Quantum Computing and the Future of Encryption

Pillsbury Law Internet and Technology blog

Quantum computing (QC) is poised to disrupt cybersecurity in ways that business leaders and legal professionals cannot afford to ignore. But what exactly is quantum computing, why does it pose such a significant threat to encryption, and what should businesses be doing about it today?

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Justia Connect Expands Access: Once for Lawyers Only, Now Open to Everyone

Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

Were excited to announce a major expansion and evolution of the Justia Connect membership program, now open to everyone! Guided by our mission “To make law and legal resources free for all” we have restructured our membership tiers to better serve the diverse needs of the legal community and beyond. Previously, Justia Connect offered two membership levels: Justia Connect Basic and Justia Connect Pro.

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NY News Wrap, Feat: Lexis Voice, Opus 2, Percy AI, Legora, iManage +

Artificial Lawyer

Heres some of the top news stories AL didnt cover last week because… well, because New York, and talking to people, and wandering around seeking inspiration.

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Like a Bad Penny, Congressional Attempts to Legalize Site-Blocking Have Returned

Brett Trout

Brett Trout More than a decade ago, Americans stood together to stop Congress from enacting both theStop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and the PROTECT IP Act(PIPA)two bills that threatened to shatter the foundation of a free and open internet. Back then, I wrote about the many dangers of SOPA, PIPA and site-blocking in general. 2012 moment marked a powerful public rejection of government-mandated internet censorship.

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Exclusive: In Major Alliance Of Legal Transformation Organizations, Digital Legal Exchange Joins Liquid Legal Institute

LawSites

Two leading international legal transformation think tanks, Digital Legal Exchange (DLEx) and Liquid Legal Institute (LLI), are joining forces effective April 1.

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Empowering Law Student Success: Justia Webinars

Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

Expanding Law Student Programming We are continuously growing our offerings to help law students gain the insights, skills, and connections they need to thrive and succeed. Our webinars deliver real-world advice from legal professionals whove been where you are covering everything from building your resume to making smart career moves while still in school.

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The Tech-Savvy Paralegals Playbook: How To Leverage AI

Speaker: Allison Mears, Adela Wekselblatt, and George Socha

Artificial intelligence is reshaping the legal industry, and paralegals are at the forefront of this transformation. As AI becomes more integrated into legal workflows, paralegals can streamline their daily tasks, enhance efficiency, and add greater value to their firms and organizations. But what exactly does AI mean for paralegals today—and how can you leverage it to your advantage?

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Law Firm Accounting: Best Practices for Efficiency and Compliance

Centerbase

Your law firm's accounting department helps the business stay on the right side of the law, when it comes to both internal operations and external relationships. Because legal work involves high stakes, accuracy is of the utmost importance in handling finances. Since law firms work with sensitive information, any misstep can have major consequences.

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Inhouse World Is Embracing Legal AI – Survey

Artificial Lawyer

A survey of 120 inhouse counsel and legal leaders has found that although there are some speed bumps, adoption of legal AI tools is gaining pace.

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European Data Protection Roundup – February 2025

Debevoise Data Blog

Our top-five European data protection developments from February are: European Commission publishes guidelines on prohibited AI practices : The EU Commission has published non-binding guidance on the EU AI Acts prohibited use cases. European Parliamentary Research Service Report Highlights Tension Between the EU AI Act and GDPR : The ERPS published a report warning of a potential conflict between the EU AI Act and the GDPR on the processing of special categories of data to prevent algorithmic bi

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CosmoLex and Rocket Matter Debut Automated Workflows for Busy Law Firms

LawSites

Legal software pioneers push automation to enhance practice management efficiency. KNOXVILLE, Tenn.

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Uncovering The Hidden Connections: A Patent Family Survival Guide

Speaker: Andrew Klein

Are there mysteries lurking in your family tree? 🕵 No, not a long-lost half-brother - I'm talking about a patent family tree! IP paralegals need fast and easy ways to verify and report on essential data about foreign equivalents of US assets. Join us to master the global scope of key assets to support prosecution, portfolio management, litigation, licensing, competitive monitoring and more!

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The Internship Blueprint: Designing Inclusive Programs That Deliver Results | Justia CLE & Webinars

Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

Internships are essential for shaping the next generation of legal professionals, but designing a program that is both inclusive and impactful can be challenging. This webinar will cover all aspects of building a comprehensive internship program, including inclusive recruitment, interview techniques, and creating a work environment that supports the success of every intern.

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Building and Documenting Better Legal Workflows: Insights from Systemology Author David Jenyns

Technically Legal

In this episode, author of " Systemology " and business systems expert, David Jenyns, discusses the importance of systemizing business processes, even in the nuanced field of law. Jenyns debunks the myth that legal work is too bespoke to be systemized, explaining how just like any other business, documenting legal workflows unlocks scalability and creativity.

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Walk Through: DocJuris – Email Agent Contract Review

Artificial Lawyer

This week’s AL TV Walk Through is about DocJuris’s new Email Agent capability, a free tool that generates instant contract reviews and markups directly within.

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5 Best Legal Workflow Automation Software Tools in 2025

Percipient

Keeping up with contracts, deadlines, and legal requests can feel like an endless cycle of paperwork and back-and-forth emails. The more your workload grows, the harder it gets to stay organizedespecially when manual processes slow everything down. Legal workflow automation software helps cut through the clutter by handling routine tasks like contract review , e-signatures, case tracking, and client intake.

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AI for Paralegals: Everything You Need to Know (and How to Use It Safely)

Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor

Ready to cut through the AI hype and learn exactly how to use these tools in your legal work? Join this webinar to get practical guidance from attorney and AI legal expert, Joe Stephens, who understands what really matters for legal professionals! What You'll Learn: Evaluate AI Tools Like a Pro 🔍 Learn which tools are worth your time and how to spot potential security and ethics risks before they become problems.

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Modernizing Large Law Firms: The Fully Private AI Advantage

LawSites

When I speak with leaders at large law firms, the conversation often turns to the unique challenges they face in todays complex legal landscape. These firms, managing massive litigation portfolios and handling intricate, high-stakes cases, are under increasing pressure to deliver faster results while maintaining exceptional quality and meeting stringent security and compliance standards.

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The Most Lucrative Patents in History — And What Your Company Can Learn from Them

Brett Trout

Brett Trout Patents dont just protect ideasthey shape industries, generate billions in revenue, and, in the right hands, create empires. Across tech, telecom, pharma, and agriculture, a handful of landmark patents have rewritten the business playbook through legal exclusivity and strategic enforcement. The following case studies are lasting examples of how a strong patent portfolio can drive massive revenue.

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Call for Nominations: 2025 Best Law Firm Websites

Lawyerist

Nominations are now open for the 2025 Lawyerist Best Law Firm Website Contest! This annual contest showcases small and solo law firms that demonstrate excellence in legal website design. Past winners have gone above and beyond with their websites, creating an exceptional user experience and attracting new clients. They also serve as a valuable platform to educate and inspire, communicate with current clients, and grow their brand.

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VC Deals Reduce, But Solid $ + Lots of Debt

Artificial Lawyer

In what is the last LegalComplex legal tech investment report from Raymond Blyd, data for Q1 2025 shows that the total number of VC equity deals has dropped again, but total investment value remain

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Case Closed: How to Optimize Your Legal Intake Process for Efficiency

Speaker: Anne Post, CEO North America, Xakia Technologies

Do you know that 40% of U.S. Legal Departments now have a formal legal intake process? With that in mind, where does your legal department stand today? Many legal teams still struggle with a flood of incoming requests, leaving everyone overwhelmed and frustrated. Implementing a formal legal intake process can seem like an obstacle between the business and the legal department, but it doesn’t have to be!

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2025 Personal Injury Law Statistics: What the Data Reveals

Clio

In 2023 alone, 62 million Americans sought medical attention for preventable injuries. Behind this staggering statistic are real people facing mounting medical expenses, lost income, and lengthy waits for justice. As a personal injury attorney, you’re driven by these human stories. When you pair this compassion with concrete data, you create a more effective practice that stands out in today’s competitive market.

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Mark Cohen and Dierk Schindler On The Union Of the Digital Legal Exchange and the Liquid Legal Institute

LawSites

As I reported yesterday in an exclusive at this blog, two leading international legal transformation organizations, the Digital Legal Exchange (DLEx) and the Liquid Legal Institute (LLI), have joined forces in a strategic union that brings together more than 1,500 members representing more than 140 multinational corporations, organizations, institutions and agencies across more than 20 […]

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Raquel García: “It is 80% legal, 20% tech; if the balance is off, it won’t work”

Global LegalTech Hub

Meet Raquel Garca Gonzlez, Senior Legal Transformation Manager at Clifford Chance, and Innovation Advisor of GLTH.

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Rounding Up Recent Copyright and AI Rulings

Eric Goldman

It’s been a busy two weeks for copyright and AI cases. Thaler v. Perlmutter , No. 23-5233 (D.C. Cir. March 18, 2025) This case involved the completely AI-generated work, “A Recent Entrance to Paradise”: The copyright applicant, Thaler, disclaimed any human involvement in the work’s creation. The district court ruled it wasn’t copyrightable.

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Trellis Launches Trellis AI to Streamline Trial Court Litigation

Trellis AI leverages the largest repository of state trial court data to help litigators evaluate cases, automate brief drafting, suggest winning strategies, and more. Key components: Draft Arguments — Uses similar/successful motions in the Trellis database to generate arguments/citations for your motions seeking dismissal, summary judgment, etc. Case Assessment — Predict the likely outcomes of a case at any stage to help you decide to accept it, guide motion practice, make settlement offers, an

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FFO: DocJuris + Legal Innovators New York, California + UK

Artificial Lawyer

This weeks FFO covers the latest AL TV Walk Through with DocJuris; and not one, not two, but THREE Legal Innovators events covering California, UK, and now New York, all taking place this year!

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The CFO’s Perspective: Why Culling Data First in eDiscovery Saves Big Money

CloudNine

By Abhishek Javer, CloudNine GM and CFO As a CFO, managing costs without sacrificing efficiency is always a priority. One of the biggest cost drivers in eDiscovery is data volume the more data you have, the more expensive it is to process, host, and especially review. That is why culling data before review isnt just a best practice its a financial imperative.

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Unlocking the Full Potential of Your Legal Practice: How Lawyers Can Leverage Legal Service Plans

Attorney at Work

Wayne Hassay | No-nonsense insight on how legal service plans work and how they deliver for solo and small law firms. The post Unlocking the Full Potential of Your Legal Practice: How Lawyers Can Leverage Legal Service Plans appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Overcoming DSAR Compliance Challenges with Advanced Tools

Lineal Services

DSARs: The Growing Compliance Challenge You Can’t Ignore For those in corporate legal or investigations, Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs) are fast becoming one of the most significant compliance challenges. With regulations like GDPR, Brazils LGPD, and Californias CCPA , individuals have the right to access their personal data at any timemaking DSARs an inevitable and increasingly frequent part of the workload.

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The New Way of Conducting Patent Research: Proven Strategies For Efficient Due Diligence

Speaker: Andrew Klein and Jennifer Vandenplas

Patent due diligence processes take too long. The information you need is publicly available but accessing it is often tedious & inefficient, requiring you to wade through dozens of PTO websites or for-free tools to gather what you need. Plus, it frequently occurs late in the game, leaving professionals under pressure, sifting through chaotic 100-page PDFs, and frustrated with poorly formatted information & patent numbers.