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Harnessing AI in Transactional Legal Work

Clio

While much of the conversation on AI in law centers around its impact on litigation, its role in transforming transactional legal work is just as significant. From contract drafting to due diligence and deal efficiency, AI helps lawyers complete transactional legal tasks faster and more efficiently. A competitive advantage.

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Not Again! Two More Cases, Just this Week, of Hallucinated Citations in Court Filings Leading to Sanctions

LawSites

.” He attributed the citations to an unidentified “AI system” that someone in his law office had used to “locat[e] relevant legal authorities to support our argument[s].”

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When Should a Lawyer Hire a Private Eye?

Martindale-Avvo

To Investigate the Other Party In cases requiring due diligence, a lawyer may hire a private eye to conduct a background check and investigation of the party. Some law offices even have full-time investigators on staff. Some public state attorney offices hire full-time investigators to assist their legal teams.

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How Can You Use AI in Law and Legal Practice?

Lawmatics

1 Risk Assessment and Due Diligence For collaborative AI systems that seek to enhance workflow and productivity, firms must thoroughly evaluate each tool's security features, ability to safeguard sensitive client information, and potential operational risks.

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What Are Billable Hours? A Guide for Lawyers

Rocket Matter

This might include, but definitely isn’t limited to: Researching or performing due diligence for a client’s matter Correspondences or meetings related to a case Drafting briefs Filing paperwork Court appearances On the other hand, a great deal of legal work falls into the non-billable hour camp.

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Technology for Lawyers: Empowering the Legal Profession in the Digital Age

CaseFox

AI-powered applications can perform tasks such as contract analysis, due diligence, and legal research with remarkable speed and accuracy. Virtual Law Practice and Remote Services: The recent global shift to remote work has also impacted the legal industry, giving rise to virtual law practices.

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Speed to Lead: What It Is and Why It’s the Key to Your 2024 Firm Growth

Rocket Matter

Performing due diligence on a client matter. Some things you don’t want to rush. Tax preparation. Recovering from a pickleball injury after a firm-wide tournament. These processes take time and patience. However, there are other processes that require agility and speed to see results.