Kevin O'Keefe

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

More commentary of use to legal bloggers and legal marketing professionals on the AI in legal blogging front. Rather than telling students to stay clear of AI in their writing, Yale offers a new English seminar, “Writing Essays with AI,” taught by Yale’s Ben Glaser , an associate professor of English. While there are ethical concerns about AI compromising students’ academic integrity, there is also growing awareness of the ways in which AI tools might actually support and influence students in t

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Above the Law - Technology

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Client correspondence can be one of the most time-consuming tasks that stack up throughout a lawyer’s day. Here are three ways to tap into generative AI’s power to craft clear, concise communications that avoid misunderstandings. The post How AI Can Assist Lawyers With Client Correspondence appeared first on Above the Law.

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Trellis.Law Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

As jurists, law firms, legal professionals, and the public struggle to keep pace with the swift advancement of artificial intelligence, it is no surprise that courts are beginning to draft and enact rules for using these tools in legal proceedings.… Continue reading → The post Fifth Circuit Sets AI Usage Rules for Legal Filings first appeared on Trellis.Law Blog.

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Above the Law - Technology

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

We've got a legal recruiter to provide you with some of her best-kept secrets. The post Move Along: How And Why Partners Switch Law Firms appeared first on Above the Law.

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3 Geeks and a Law Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

This week, we cover the highlights of the recent Knowledge Management and Innovation for Legal Conference with our guests, Patrick DiDomenico , founder of Inspire KM Consulting and the organizer of the conference; Tanisha Little , Director of Knowledge Management at Simpson Thatcher; and Sara Miro , Director of Knowledge at Sullivan Cromwell. In a time of Generative AI Hype, the basic ideas behind Knowledge Management have never been more relevant.

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Above the Law - Technology

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

AI is far from infallible. How you guide AI-driven workflows, monitor AI’s performance, evaluate its output, and make all final decisions in legal matters is critical. The post The Ideal Partnership: Combining AI And Lawyer Expertise appeared first on Above the Law.

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LawSites

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Once upon a time, in a magical city called San Francisco, three former lawyers came together to develop an innovative legal research platform, as an alternative to traditional legal research services such as Thomson Reuters Westlaw and LexisNexis. They called their new company Casetext. Their original idea was to create a free, comprehensive library of primary legal research materials, supplemented by crowdsourced annotations and edits contributed by users, like a Wikipedia for law.

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TechLaw Crossroads

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Every now and then, I publish guest posts. I’m especially thrilled to offer the following posts for a couple of reasons. First, it is written by the esteemed and well-known plaintiffs’ lawyer, Jeffery Kimmel. His bio is at the end of the post but suffice it to say he’s a talented plaintiffs’ lawyer and author who frequently appears as an expert legal source for national media.

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Legal IT Insiders

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Former Dentons UKIME innovation head Joe Cohen has joined UK top 40 law firm Charles Russell Speechlys as its new director of innovation. Cohen, who has previously held senior innovation … Joe Cohen joins Charles Russell Speechlys as director of innovation Read More » The post Joe Cohen joins Charles Russell Speechlys as director of innovation appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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LLRX

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Is better case law data fueling a legal research boom? Recently, Rebecca Fordon noticed a surge of new and innovative legal research tools. Fordon wondered what could be fueling this increase, and set off to find out more.

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Legal IT Insiders

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Bernadette Bulacan, chief evangelist for contract lifecycle management vendor Icertis, tell us what she sees as the opportunities, challenges and priorities for in-house legal teams when they are considering how … Guest post: In-house legal teams and the promise of generative AI Read More » The post Guest post: In-house legal teams and the promise of generative AI appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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LLRX

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Do you know what the padlock symbol in your internet browser’s address bar means? If not, you’re not alone. New research by Fiona Carroll and her colleagues shows that only 5% of UK adults understand the padlock’s significance. This is a threat to our online safety.

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Legal Tech Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Slaughter and May is opening applications for the fourth round of the firm’s flagship legal tech programme, Collaborate. The programme is open to all types of legal tech products at all stages of development, but applications from products with a generative AI focus are encouraged. A number of legal tech businesses will be selected to join the 12-week programme, benefiting from dedicated feedback, support, skills sessions, mentoring and access to the firm’s network of industry contacts.

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lennyesq

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

REECE ROGERS Yes, your iPhone automatically turns on NameDrop with the latest software update. But you shouldn’t really be worried about it—regardless of what the police are saying. Apple’s NameDrop feature in iOS 17 is having a bit of a viral moment. Across the United States, police departments are warning adults to turn off the contact-sharing feature on their iPhones and their children’s devices.

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Legal Tech Monitor

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

One person said the removal could mean the firm has paid a ransom to the hacking group, which is of the most notorious in the world and is viewed as having strong links to Russia.

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Richmond Journal of Law and Technology

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Patents over Patients: How Pharmaceutical Companies use the Patent System to Keep Drug Costs High By Kaitlin Carroll The United States is in a drug-pricing crisis. [1] One in four Americans report that they simply cannot afford to take their medication as prescribed. [2] Part of what has led to this crisis is the pharmaceutical industry’s manipulation of the patent system to keep generic alternatives from entering the market. [3] Once generic brands enter the market, drug prices can drop by up t

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Legal Tech Monitor

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

The deadline for the bumper November/December Orange Rag newsletter – the last in a truly extraordinary year – is 7 December. Please send us your reflections on the past year. The Deadline for the November/December Orange Rag is 7 December! Read More » The post The Deadline for the November/December Orange Rag is 7 December! appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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Clio

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

It’s a classic challenge: Legal clients want options when it comes to paying their legal bills, and law firms want to get paid. Fortunately, alternative payment methods like recurring payments can help everyone meet their needs. By offering recurring payment plans, law firms make it more manageable for clients to pay their legal bills in regular installments instead of one large sum.

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Legal Tech Monitor

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Employees need to be given clear examples of AI uses they can do on their own, as well as examples of uses that require approval and where they can obtain that approval, the consultancy Gartner says in a new report.

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Martindale-Avvo

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Running a mid-sized legal practice requires a keen understanding of both law and business. You aim to attract the clients you want to drive revenue and improve your firm’s reputation. Plus, you need to scale your staff, resources, and other costs to make the most out of your practice. Knowing how to grow and manage your mid-sized law firm may initially seem challenging.

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Legal Tech Monitor

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

LockBit threatened to publish the Biglaw firm’s data unless it negotiated a price by November 28, and now the firm has been removed from hackers’ site on the dark web. What could this mean? The post Top Biglaw Firm Removed From Notorious Hackers’ Website 1 Day Ahead Of Ransomware Deadline appeared first on Above the Law.

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CaseFox

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Exposure lawsuits, a legal avenue that addresses harm resulting from exposure to hazardous substances or conditions, have witnessed a dynamic evolution over the years. It first came into existence when scientist Robert D. Bullard started collecting data related to how a person’s surroundings can affect their health. He started his research in the 1970s, which revealed shocking results about environmental exposures.

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Legal Tech Monitor

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

As jurists, law firms, legal professionals, and the public struggle to keep pace with the swift advancement of artificial intelligence, it is no surprise that courts are beginning to draft and enact rules for using these tools in legal proceedings. Continue reading → The post Fifth Circuit Sets AI Usage Rules for Legal Filings first appeared on Trellis.Law Blog.

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Legal Expert Connections

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

In our recent article titled, “ Law Firm Marketing: What to Include in a Client Newsletter ,” we talked about what to include in monthly marketing communications to keep your clients engaged. Your current clients are 100% of your revenue base, so staying visible with clients is an important first step in any successful law firm marketing campaign. Measuring the success of your law firm newsletter is the next step in evaluating the effectiveness of your marketing communications campaign.

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Legal Tech Monitor

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Organizations remain evenly split between those that expect to increase their use of generative AI over the next year and those that are still waiting to decide, according to a new poll from Deloitte shared exclusively with Legaltech News.

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MatterSuite

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Aspiring lawyers, whether they are students preparing to enter law school or established professionals considering a change in focus, are often faced with a crucial decision: which area of law should they pursue? Your choice shapes your legal career’s trajectory, influencing the cases, clients, and societal impact you handle. In this blog post, we will explore the law practice areas, shedding light on the multitude of possibilities available to legal professionals.

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Legal Tech Monitor

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

This week, we cover the highlights of the recent Knowledge Management and Innovation for Legal Conference with our guests, Patrick DiDomenico , founder of Inspire KM Consulting and the organizer of the conference; Tanisha Little , Director of Knowledge Management at Simpson Thatcher; and Sara Miro , Director of Knowledge at Sullivan Cromwell. In a time of Generative AI Hype, the basic ideas behind Knowledge Management have never been more relevant.

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lennyesq

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

… the Cannabis Control Board (CCB) voted to approve an agreement that would resolve the preliminary injunction that has halted the Office from processing or issuing additional CAURD licenses since August 7, 2023. The agreement will now be presented to the New York State Supreme Court for final approval. If approved, the Office will be able to continue the CAURD program.

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Legal Tech Monitor

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Every now and then, I publish guest posts. I’m especially thrilled to offer the following posts for a couple of reasons. First, it is written by the esteemed and well-known plaintiffs’ lawyer, Jeffery Kimmel. His bio is at the end of the post but suffice it to say he’s a talented plaintiffs’ lawyer and author who frequently appears as an expert legal source for national media.

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lennyesq

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

By: Gianelle M. Duby On Nov. 17, 2023, Gov. Kathy Hochul signed Senate Bill S.3255 , which amends Section 297 of the New York Executive Law by extending the statute of limitations for filing complaints of unlawful discrimination with the Division of Human Rights (DHR) to three years. Prior to this change, the law provided a three-year statute of limitations only for claims of sexual harassment and a one-year statute of limitations for all other claims of unlawful discrimination.

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Legal Tech Monitor

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Once upon a time, in a magical city called San Francisco, three former lawyers came together to develop an innovative legal research platform, as an alternative to traditional legal research services such as Thomson Reuters Westlaw and LexisNexis. They called their new company Casetext. Their original idea was to create a free, comprehensive library of primary legal research materials, supplemented by crowdsourced annotations and edits contributed by users, like a Wikipedia for law.

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Legally Speaking

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Sales doesn’t have to be a dirty word; instead, it can be organic, mutually beneficial, and a source of growth for your business.

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Legal Tech Monitor

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Legal document review requires superhuman review speeds without a dip in accuracy due to short litigation times and increased data to review. So, how can you meet those impossible demands [.] The post 5 Things Legal Document Review Services Entail appeared first on Exigent group.

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Legal IT Insiders

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

The deadline for the bumper November/December Orange Rag newsletter – the last in a truly extraordinary year – is 7 December. Please send us your reflections on the past year … The Deadline for the November/December Orange Rag is 7 December! Read More » The post The Deadline for the November/December Orange Rag is 7 December! appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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Legal Tech Monitor

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

We’ve got a legal recruiter to provide you with some of her best-kept secrets. The post Move Along: How And Why Partners Switch Law Firms appeared first on Above the Law.

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NSLT

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

When it comes to payments, is your firm giving clients the flexibility they desire and deserve? Electronic payments are essential if you want to provide an excellent client experience while increasing your firm’s efficiency and revenue. The way that people want to pay for things—from everyday items to legal services—has shifted. In fact, according to the 2021 Legal Trends Report, the majority of consumers prefer electronic payment methods, with online payments being consumers’ top choice (66%),

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Legal Tech Monitor

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Former Dentons UKIME innovation head Joe Cohen has joined UK top 40 law firm Charles Russell Speechlys as its new director of innovation. Cohen, who has previously held senior innovation. Joe Cohen joins Charles Russell Speechlys as director of innovation Read More » The post Joe Cohen joins Charles Russell Speechlys as director of innovation appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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