Wed.Dec 06, 2023

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The Places You’ll Go, Legal Blogging With AI: Case Summaries at Work

Kevin O'Keefe

Talking to teammates today in preparation for my webinar on blogging with AI on Thursday, I discovered something pretty cool. Link to the webinar , by the way, I can find a case I am familar with on Casetext, chose one in which I was sued for defamation by an insurance company I was suing on behalf of a client, while I was practicing. Assuming I want to blog about the case which was dismissed on the insurance company’s appeal, I need a summary of the appellate court’s decision.

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Navigating Local Law 18: Multifaceted Perspectives on Short-Term Rentals in New York City

Trellis.Law Blog

The holiday season is upon us. It’s that time of year when thousands of tourists flock to New York City to walk down 5th Avenue and gaze upon the various holiday displays in shop windows. People dream of cozying up… Continue reading → The post Navigating Local Law 18: Multifaceted Perspectives on Short-Term Rentals in New York City first appeared on Trellis.Law Blog.

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Leveraging Generative AI in eDiscovery: The Art and Science of Prompt Engineering

Hanzo Blog

The use of generative AI in eDiscovery is opening new avenues for efficiency and precision. But, as is often the case with powerful tools, the devil is in the details. A significant part of those details? Prompt engineering. Let's take a look.

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The 25 Best Gifts for Lawyers

Clio

When it comes to special occasions, finding the best gifts for lawyers can initially seem like a daunting task. As the end of the year approaches, legal professionals find themselves especially busy. However, that doesn’t mean your gift choices are limited to gift certificates or generic presents. This year, give the lawyer in your life something genuinely useful.

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Copyright lawsuit threatens reggaeton genre

TechnoLlama

There’s a fascinating case developing in the US which could have a lasting effect in the reggaetón music genre.In 1989, Cleveland “Clevie” Browne and Wycliffe “Steely” Johnson released “Fish Market,” which introduced an iconic drum beat that would affect a generation.

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Turning Legal Clients into Advocates & Referrals

Martindale-Avvo

Understanding the power of turning legal clients into advocates and referrals is crucial in the competitive world of legal services. Creating an iron-clad strategy fosters a solid, long-term client base that propels your practice toward sustained growth and success. With this approach, your clients become your biggest cheerleaders. Building a strong referral network starts with a fundamental understanding of your clients’ needs and leveraging the right tools and strategies.

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Your Reasons to Not Go Solo Are Wrong: The Top 10 Fears of Going Solo

Attorney at Work

Roy Ginsburg | Don't let your career rot at a dysfunctional firm. The post Your Reasons to Not Go Solo Are Wrong: The Top 10 Fears of Going Solo appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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OpenAI – (No) Change in Leadership

Legal Tech Blog

Controversy, threats, and a glorious comeback – what may sound like the plot of a novel at first has recently become reality for OpenAI, a leading company in generative AI. The initial transition On November 17th, the OpenAI board announced that Sam Altman would depart as CEO and leave the board of directors. Mira Murati , the company’s chief technology officer, would serve as interim CEO, effective immediately.

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eDiscovery Day 2023: Top Resources from Nextpoint This Year

Nextpoint

In honor of eDiscovery Day 2023, we're sharing the highlights of our year – including our top ediscovery tips, thought leadership resources, and expert advice for navigating a digital litigation landscape.

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AAA Launches New AAAi Lab to Prepare for the Transformation of ADR Processes

Dewey B Strategic

The American Arbitration Association (AAA) and its international division, the International Centre for Dispute Resolution (ICDR) have announce the release of the AAAi Lab , “a web center supporting AAA users, arbitrator, in-house counsel and law firms with policy guidance, educational webinars and tools for embracing generative AI in alternative dispute resolution.

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AltaClaro Associate Training Program: Old Problem. New Solution

TechLaw Crossroads

Training of associates. Everyone agrees it’s critical. But all too often, it’s left to happenstance. As I have discussed before , happenstance training often penalizes women and people of color. Older white partners gravitate toward younger versions of themselves when making assignments that serve as training. Even beyond that, a “luck of the draw” training approach is pretty dumb, given the tight labor market.

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Greg Blackman Joins Opus 2 As CEO To Accelerate Global Growth

Legal IT Professionals

Today, leading legal software and services provider Opus 2 announced the hiring of Greg Blackman as chief executive officer. Blackman brings more than 25 years of executive leadership experience driving growth in enterprise software and services organizations.

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Will Copyright Law Keep Up with the Evolution of Streaming Services?

Richmond Journal of Law and Technology

Will Copyright Law Keep Up with the Evolution of Streaming Services? By Kaitlyn Dobbins Listening to music is a universal experience, and with the arrival of streaming services like Spotify it has become ever more prevalent. The ability of artists to profit off of their music rests in the protections and rights afforded through copyright law. These rights are available to those who wrote the lyrics and those who sing, and these rights apply whether the song is used on the radio, in a podcast, in

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Nixon Peabody Goes Live with Anaqua’s Suite of IP Management Software and Services

Legal IT Professionals

Anaqua, the leading provider of innovation and intellectual property (IP) management technology today announced that global law firm Nixon Peabody has gone live on Anaqua’s PATTSY WAVE ® platform, as part of a series of measures to further enhance the efficiency of the firm’s growing IP practice.

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As AI Disclosures Proliferate, Can Legal Agree on What AI Means?

Legal Tech Monitor

Some worry that the biggest challenge with generative AI disclosures will be around how to craft a definition that accurately encapsulates the types of tools that parties have in mind, instead of a catch-all that casts too wide a net.

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The White House Addresses Responsible AI: Investigating in an AI World

Relativity

At the heart of the recent Executive Order on AI is a commitment to shielding Americans from AI-enabled fraud and deception. This puts several issues front and center for those working in the realm of investigations.

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AAA Launches New AAAi Lab to Prepare for the Transformation of ADR Processes

Legal Tech Monitor

The American Arbitration Association (AAA) and its international division, the International Centre for Dispute Resolution (ICDR) have announce the release of the AAAi Lab , “a web center supporting AAA users, arbitrator, in-house counsel and law firms with policy guidance, educational webinars and tools for embracing generative AI in alternative dispute resolution.

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How to Manage Your Law Firm Clients During the Holiday? 

CaseFox

Holiday season is here! Where everyone is planning their Christmas parties, holiday gifts, legal professionals may be scrambling to manage staff, holiday break, and client communication. Even though offices will be closed during the holiday season. Lawyers and firms have to manage deadlines, coordinate time off, and finish all important paperwork before a much-needed break.

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AltaClaro Associate Training Program: Old Problem. New Solution

Legal Tech Monitor

Training of associates. Everyone agrees it’s critical. But all too often, it’s left to happenstance. As I have discussed before , happenstance training often penalizes women and people of color. Older white partners gravitate toward younger versions of themselves when making assignments that serve as training. Even beyond that, a “luck of the draw” training approach is pretty dumb, given the tight labor market.

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Opus 2 hires Greg Blackman as CEO

Legal IT Insiders

London-headquartered SaaS dispute resolution services provider Opus 2 has hired Greg Blackman as chief executive officer. Blackman, who is based in the US, joins from construction management software provider e-Builder, … Opus 2 hires Greg Blackman as CEO Read More » The post Opus 2 hires Greg Blackman as CEO appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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Octopus Group acquires a majority stake in online legal divorce service amicable

Legal Tech Monitor

UK investment company Octopus Group announced today (6 December) that it has acquired a majority stake in online legal divorce service amicable. amicable will work with sister brands Octopus Money and. Octopus Group acquires a majority stake in online legal divorce service amicable Read More » The post Octopus Group acquires a majority stake in online legal divorce service amicable appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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HaystackID Accelerates Cyber Discovery and Incident Response Program with Cyber Luminary and White House Alumni Shawn Belovich

Legal IT Professionals

HaystackID, a specialized eDiscovery services company supporting law firms and corporations globally, announced today the hiring of cybersecurity luminary and former White House Deputy Chief Information Security Officer Shawn Belovich as Senior Vice President of Digital Forensics and Cyber Incident Response.

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Opus 2 hires Greg Blackman as CEO

Legal Tech Monitor

London-headquartered SaaS dispute resolution services provider Opus 2 has hired Greg Blackman as chief executive officer. Blackman, who is based in the US, joins from construction management software provider e-Builder, Opus 2 hires Greg Blackman as CEO Read More » The post Opus 2 hires Greg Blackman as CEO appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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Lawmatics and The Innocence Center Partner Up to Improve Access to Justice

Lawmatics

Last week, our friends at The Innocence Center stopped by our San Diego office to share their mission and educate us on advocating for the innocent. We were joined by: Michael Semanchik, Executive Director of The Innocence Center Jasmin Harris, Director of Public Education and Development at The Innocence Center Kimberly Long, an exoneree who spent over 7 years in prison for a crime she did not commit Here are some important takeaways from our conversation: What is The Innocence Center?

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Navigating Local Law 18: Multifaceted Perspectives on Short-Term Rentals in New York City

Legal Tech Monitor

The holiday season is upon us. It’s that time of year when thousands of tourists flock to New York City to walk down 5th Avenue and gaze upon the various holiday displays in shop windows. People dream of cozying up. Continue reading → The post Navigating Local Law 18: Multifaceted Perspectives on Short-Term Rentals in New York City first appeared on Trellis.Law Blog.

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Leveraging Generative AI in eDiscovery: The Art and Science of Prompt Engineering

Legal Tech Monitor

The use of generative AI in eDiscovery is opening new avenues for efficiency and precision. But, as is often the case with powerful tools, the devil is in the details. A significant part of those details? Prompt engineering. Let’s take a look.

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Demand for Contract Technology Remains Strong Despite Corporate Legal's Implementation Struggles

Legal Tech Monitor

The State of Legal Technology report by Lexion found that in-house legal tech spending is growing this year, with many eyeing new contract and AI tools in the near future.

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Litify Feedback

Legal Tech Monitor

From : Blog Entry >> Brandon’s Blog Entry Hi Is anyone using Litify for Case Management and Document Management for a small firm with 50 users ?

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AI-Generated Fakery Highlights Need for New Area of Law

Legal Tech Monitor

A new cottage industry within the legal profession must emerge as a direct consequence of deepfakes and the crises that subsequently ensue.

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The American Arbitration Association Launches New AI Resource AAAi Lab

Legal Tech Monitor

The AAAi Lab will include guidance on AI and ADR and update users on the AAA's own work with AI, among other things.

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