Above the Law - Technology

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

During ABA Techshow last week in Chicago, I had the opportunity to sit down for a brief conversation with Jack Newton , founder and CEO of law practice technology company Clio , who provided additional details on some of the company’s recent news. We discussed Clio’s greater focus on midsized law firms, its impending launch of generative AI, its roll-out of features for legal aid providers, and its rebranding of its Lawyaw document automation software.

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Kevin O'Keefe

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Many kids dreamed of growing up to become an astronaut while ending up with the possibly more mundane job of a lawyer. Imagine the delight of these lawyers growing up to to be space industry lawyers and discovering a conference that merges both of these worlds: the Space Beach Law Lab (SBLL) 2024, February 27-29. SBLL 2024 isn’t just another legal conference; it’s the definitive west coast summit for all stakeholders in the space industry.

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Artificial Lawyer

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Early Bird tickets are now available for the landmark Legal Innovators California conference on June 4 and 5, in San Francisco for a limited time.

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Attorney at Work

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Get to the Point! | Avoid costly litigation with better drafting. Put the modifier first! The post The $4.85 Million Comma appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms & Lawyers.

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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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Nextpoint

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Learn the steps of a comprehensive ediscovery workflow in this excerpt from eDiscovery for the Rest of Us, a new book published by Nextpoint and Tom O'Connor. Preorder your copy today.

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Legal IT Insiders

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

The volume of reported UK fraud grew to £2.3bn in 2023, which was the second-largest annual total recorded by BDO in the last decade and represented a 104% increase on 2022. […] The post UK fraud volumes more than doubled to £2.3bn in 2023 – BDO says AI will see threat escalate appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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Legal Tech Monitor

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

The volume of reported UK fraud grew to £2.3bn in 2023, which was the second-largest annual total recorded by BDO in the last decade and represented a 104% increase on 2022. [.] The post UK fraud volumes more than doubled to £2.3bn in 2023 – BDO says AI will see threat escalate appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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Debevoise Data Blog

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

We recently highlighted the need for companies to manage risks associated with the adoption of AI technology, including the malicious use of real-time deepfakes ( i.e. , AI-generated audio or video that impersonates a real person). In this article, we address three AI-related insider risks that warrant special attention by corporate compliance departments ( i.e. , insider deepfakes, barrier evasion, and model manipulation) and present possible ways to mitigate them.

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Legal Tech Monitor

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Every year, there seems to be yet another online experience you can now access. You can order food, ride roller coasters, visit art museums, and even try on clothes virtually. [.] The post The Ultimate Guide to Online Contracts in 2024 appeared first on Exigent group.

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The North Carolina Journey of Law and Technology

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Understanding Litigation Finance Litigation finance is when a third-party invests in a lawsuit in hopes of sharing in the profits of a successful verdict. A recent survey found that more than forty U.S. litigation finance companies exist. This survey, conducted over the course of one calendar year, found that these firms invested $2.33 billion in capital to litigation matters.

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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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Legal Tech Monitor

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

During ABA Techshow last week in Chicago, I had the opportunity to sit down for a brief conversation with Jack Newton , founder and CEO of law practice technology company Clio , who provided additional details on some of the company’s recent news. We discussed Clio’s greater focus on midsized law firms, its impending launch of generative AI, its roll-out of features for legal aid providers, and its rebranding of its Lawyaw document automation software.

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NSLT

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Best practices for high-stakes licensure examinations include periodic review of exam content and design. Consistent with that standard, the Testing Task Force undertook a three-year, comprehensive, empirical study to ensure that the bar examination continues to assess the minimum competencies required of newly licensed lawyers in an evolving legal profession, and to determine how those competencies should be assessed.

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The North Carolina Journey of Law and Technology

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Last summer, UNC’s law journals tasked prospective student staff members with writing a note. The subject was to be State v. Gaddis , a criminal case involving a finding of harmless error. The harmless error doctrine holds that when a trial court errs, but the error does not affect the case’s outcome, an appellate court will not reverse the trial court’s decision.

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NSLT

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Best practices for high-stakes licensure examinations include periodic review of exam content and design. Consistent with that standard, the Testing Task Force undertook a three-year, comprehensive, empirical study to ensure that the bar examination continues to assess the minimum competencies required of newly licensed lawyers in an evolving legal profession, and to determine how those competencies should be assessed.

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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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Legal IT Insiders

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Tech startups disrupt our lives, our phones, and our privacy. As seen in the media, these businesses are often plagued with egos and scandals. Who sees it all? Attorneys. But […] The post Dirty Legal Secrets: A play about sex, drugs and rock & roll appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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Legal Tech Monitor

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Tech startups disrupt our lives, our phones, and our privacy. As seen in the media, these businesses are often plagued with egos and scandals. Who sees it all? Attorneys. But [.] The post Dirty Legal Secrets: A play about sex, drugs and rock & roll appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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3 Geeks and a Law Blog

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

In the latest episode of “The Geek in Review,” Marlene Gebauer hosts a fascinating conversation with Sonja Ebron and Debra Slone , the dynamic couple behind Courtroom5 , a pioneering startup in the Justice Tech space aimed at empowering pro se litigants. As part of the “Love & Legal Tech” series we discuss the personal and professional relationship that propels Courtroom5 forward, providing valuable insights into the intersection of love, partnership, and innovation in the legal tech industr

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Legal Tech Monitor

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

In the latest episode of “The Geek in Review,” Marlene Gebauer hosts a fascinating conversation with Sonja Ebron and Debra Slone , the dynamic couple behind Courtroom5 , a pioneering startup in the Justice Tech space aimed at empowering pro se litigants. As part of the “Love & Legal Tech” series we discuss the personal and professional relationship that propels Courtroom5 forward, providing valuable insights into the intersection of love, partnership, and innovation in the legal tech industr

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Speaker: Andrew Klein

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.

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