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Federal Court Suspends Florida Attorney Over Filing Fabricated Cases Hallucinated by AI

Above the Law - Technology

Just a few weeks ago, I wrote about two more cases of AI-hallucinated citations in court filings leading to sanctions , and now comes the case of a Florida lawyer suspended from practice after filing cases that were “completely fabricated.” On March 8, the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida suspended attorney Thomas Grant Neusom from practicing in that court for one year, after which he will be eligible to apply for reinstatement.

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The EU AI Act and copyright

TechnoLlama

The European Parliament has approved the AI Act (final text here), setting in motion its publication in the official journal in the next few months.

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The Disconnect Between Law Firms And Clients On Use Of Gen AI [Sponsored]

Above the Law - Technology

Law firm and corporate legal leaders agree generative AI will dramatically impact legal practice. However, intriguing gaps exist in how law firms versus clients are thinking about integrating generative AI into future workflows. The post The Disconnect Between Law Firms And Clients On Use Of Gen AI appeared first on Above the Law.

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What Makes a Law Firm Attractive to Buyers?

Attorney at Work

Brooke Lively | What makes a law firm attractive to buyers? Exactly the same things that make a firm a joy to own. Focus on these three things. The post What Makes a Law Firm Attractive to Buyers? appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms & Lawyers.

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How AI Is The Catalyst For Reshaping Every Aspect Of Legal Work [Sponsored]

Above the Law - Technology

Findings from the ‘Future of Professionals Report,’ based on a survey of 1,200 professionals from North and South America and the UK. The post How AI Is The Catalyst For Reshaping Every Aspect Of Legal Work appeared first on Above the Law.

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The Ninth Circuit’s Broad (and Wrong) Standards for Conversion–Taylor v. Google (Guest Blog Post)

Eric Goldman

by Kieran McCarthy Recently, there has been a revival of anemic trespass to chattels claims in California. And so perhaps we should not be surprised that California courts have opened the door to a resurgence in anemic digital conversion claims, as well. If Taylor v. Google is any indication, that door is now very much ajar. On February 28th, the Ninth Circuit held that plaintiffs had properly pleaded a conversion claim against Google because Google’s passive data transfers of cellular data had

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New York Disbars Infamous Copyright Troll

Above the Law - Technology

For whom the bell tolls; it tolls for copyright trolls. The post New York Disbars Infamous Copyright Troll appeared first on Above the Law.

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Are Electronic Signatures Legal?

Clio

Electronic signatures (or e-signatures) have become nearly ubiquitous in everyday life and business—from confirming your agreement to terms and conditions on a website, to using e-signature tools to sign a work contract. But are electronic signatures legally binding? Can—and should—you use e-signatures instead of traditional handwritten signatures on documents in your legal practice?

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descrybe.ai aims to disrupt legal research with 2.5m searchable & summarised US judicial opinions (for free)

Legal IT Insiders

Justice tech startup descrybe.ai has announced the completion of a year-long effort to summarise and make searchable all available state supreme and appellate judicial opinions from US state courts. Co-founder […] The post descrybe.ai aims to disrupt legal research with 2.5m searchable & summarised US judicial opinions (for free) appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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California Privacy Protection Agency Takes Next Step on New Automated Decision-Making Regulations and Privacy Risk Assessments

Inside Privacy

At its March 8, 2024 meeting, the Board of the California Privacy Protection Agency (“CPPA”) moved, by a 3-2 vote, to advance proposed regulations addressing automated decision-making technology (“ADMT”) and risk assessments for the processing of personal information. Notably, the Board’s vote only allows staff to begin paperwork preliminary to a rulemaking; it did not actually initiate the formal rulemaking process.

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Two Ways You Can Contribute Product Reviews and Ratings to the LawNext Legal Tech Directory

LawSites

You probably use several legal technology products every day. Maybe you love some, maybe you despise others. Why not share your experiences so that other legal professionals can make better buying decisions? On the LawNext Legal Technology Directory , there are actually two different ways you can contribute reviews. And one way even earns you gift cards!

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Seize Your Day with Rocket Matter’s Office Management Tools

Lawyerist

One of the strongest cases for law practice management software (LPMS) is that it understands how legal professionals work. Practice management software excels where Outlook or the Google Suite fails because an LPMS works within the concept of a “matter,” something unique to the legal market. An LPMS combines a host of otherwise disparate data—emails, notes, documents, phone messages, calendar appointments, and more—under the umbrella of one collective ( e.g. , Smith v.

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Join Me At LIT Con April 8 (Live in Boston or Streaming); Early Bird Pricing Ends Tomorrow

LawSites

Possibly the best deal in legal tech conferences is LIT Con , the annual legal tech conference produced by Suffolk Law School’s Legal Innovation and Technology Lab and its Legal Innovation and Technology Institute. Even at full price, it is just $50. But you can sign up by tomorrow for just half that. For that, you get a day-long program that includes substantive presentations mixed with rapid-fire talks from legal tech innovators and a student showcase of projects developed by students in

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How AI Is The Catalyst For Reshaping Every Aspect Of Legal Work [Sponsored]

Legal Tech Monitor

Findings from the ‘Future of Professionals Report,’ based on a survey of 1,200 professionals from North and South America and the UK. The post How AI Is The Catalyst For Reshaping Every Aspect Of Legal Work appeared first on Above the Law.

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NIST Releases Most Significant Update to Cybersecurity Framework Since 2014

Debevoise Data Blog

On February 26, 2024, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (“NIST”) announced the release of Version 2.0 of the Cybersecurity Framework (“Version 2.0” or the “Framework”). We previously wrote about proposed changes to the Framework, which has become an important industry standard for assessing cybersecurity maturity of organizations and managing cybersecurity risk.

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The Disconnect Between Law Firms And Clients On Use Of Gen AI [Sponsored]

Legal Tech Monitor

Law firm and corporate legal leaders agree generative AI will dramatically impact legal practice. However, intriguing gaps exist in how law firms versus clients are thinking about integrating generative AI into future workflows. The post The Disconnect Between Law Firms And Clients On Use Of Gen AI appeared first on Above the Law.

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Legal Innovation and AI: Risks and Opportunities

Clio

As AI evolves, its impact is being felt in virtually every industry, including the legal industry. Lawyers and law firms are increasingly finding innovative ways to use technology to help clients. While law firm innovation is exciting, there are important considerations to keep in mind. In this article, we dig into law firm innovation, including its challenges and benefits.

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descrybe.ai aims to disrupt legal research with 2.5m searchable & summarised US judicial opinions (for free)

Legal Tech Monitor

Justice tech startup descrybe.ai has announced the completion of a year-long effort to summarise and make searchable all available state supreme and appellate judicial opinions from US state courts. Co-founder [.] The post descrybe.ai aims to disrupt legal research with 2.5m searchable & summarised US judicial opinions (for free) appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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Can I patent my board game?

Brett Trout

Brett Trout The short answer is “yes.” Many board game designers have patented their board games. Given that board games are indeed patentable, the better question might be “Should I patent my board game?” With the cost of patenting a board game running $12-$25K or more and the cost of suing someone for infringing your board game patent running up to seven or eight figures, unless you are planning on making large profits from your game, you may want to forego patent prote

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Two Ways You Can Contribute Product Reviews and Ratings to the LawNext Legal Tech Directory

Legal Tech Monitor

You probably use several legal technology products every day. Maybe you love some, maybe you despise others. Why not share your experiences so that other legal professionals can make better buying decisions? On the LawNext Legal Technology Directory , there are actually two different ways you can contribute reviews. And one way even earns you gift cards!

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Lawmatics Wins 2024 Best Places to Work Award

Lawmatics

The Business Intelligence Group has named Lawmatics a 2024 Best Place to Work award. This recognition honors organizations fostering exceptional employee experiences and driving exceptional performance through vibrant and engaging work environments. “At Lawmatics, we’ve worked hard to cultivate an environment where everyone is empowered to show up as their authentic selves and take ownership of their craft,” said Lawmatics CEO and Co-founder Matt Spiegel.

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Join Me At LIT Con April 8 (Live in Boston or Streaming); Early Bird Pricing Ends Tomorrow

Legal Tech Monitor

Possibly the best deal in legal tech conferences is LIT Con , the annual legal tech conference produced by Suffolk Law School’s Legal Innovation and Technology Lab and its Legal Innovation and Technology Institute. Even at full price, it is just $50. But you can sign up by tomorrow for just half that. For that, you get a day-long program that includes substantive presentations mixed with rapid-fire talks from legal tech innovators and a student showcase of projects developed by students in the L

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What Is Litigation Finance? And How Does It Work

MatterSuite

The justice system is supposed to provide a fair and equal battleground, however, court cases can be costly. Whether you are a business person dealing with contractual disputes or an individual who has been injured by a defective product, the high cost of litigation– attorney fees –can quickly prevent you from seeking legal redress. This is where litigation finance (also known as litigation funding or legal financing) comes in.

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IAALS and LSAC to Develop Updated Model of Lawyer Skills and Competencies

Legal Tech Monitor

IAALS, the Institute for the Advancement of the American Legal System, and the Law School Admission Council (LSAC), today announced a new joint project— Foundations 2.0 —designed to provide a comprehensive updated view of the skills and competencies new lawyers need to succeed and serve clients well in the rapidly evolving legal profession. The Foundations 2.0 project represents a major update of IAALS’ original Foundations for Practice project, which launched in 2014.

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Am Law 200 firm Vorys selects Everlaw as strategic technology partner for eDiscovery

Legal IT Professionals

Everlaw, the leading cloud-native investigation and litigation platform, has been selected by Vorys, a prominent Am Law 200 firm, as the firm’s strategic ediscovery platform in support of clients worldwide.

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Federal Court Suspends Florida Attorney Over Filing Fabricated Cases Hallucinated by AI

Legal Tech Monitor

Just a few weeks ago, I wrote about two more cases of AI-hallucinated citations in court filings leading to sanctions , and now comes the case of a Florida lawyer suspended from practice after filing cases that were “completely fabricated.” On March 8, the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida suspended attorney Thomas Grant Neusom from practicing in that court for one year, after which he will be eligible to apply for reinstatement.

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Elite Vantage: The key takeaways as Elite’s message hits home

Legal IT Insiders

Elite’s first proper London/Europe conference since it split from Thomson Reuters was a fairly packed affair last week, with its product updates, roadmap and client briefings well received by industry […] The post Elite Vantage: The key takeaways as Elite’s message hits home appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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Inside the EU AI Act's Risk Classes, Liability Placement and Enforcement

Legal Tech Monitor

The EU AI Act brings some answers around liability between providers and users, as well as what enforcement in Europe could look like post-GDPR.

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Free Legal Research Startup descrybe.ai Now Has AI Summaries of All State Supreme and Appellate Opinions

LawSites

descrybe.ai , a year-old legal research startup focused on using artificial intelligence to provide free and easy access to court opinions, has completed its goal of creating AI-generated summaries of all available state supreme and appellate court opinions from throughout the United States. descrybe.ai describes its mission as democratizing access to legal information and leveling the playing field in legal research, particularly for smaller-firm lawyers, journalists, and members of the public.

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New York Disbars Infamous Copyright Troll

Legal Tech Monitor

For whom the bell tolls; it tolls for copyright trolls. The post New York Disbars Infamous Copyright Troll appeared first on Above the Law.

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Latin American Law Firms Slowly Warm to Artificial Intelligence

Legal Tech Monitor

Pilot programs are starting to roll out in the region, where lawyers are looking to early adopters in the U.S. and Europe for guidance.

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Free Legal Research Startup descrybe.ai Now Has AI Summaries of All State Supreme and Appellate Opinions

Legal Tech Monitor

descrybe.ai , a year-old legal research startup focused on using artificial intelligence to provide free and easy access to court opinions, has completed its goal of creating AI-generated summaries of all available state supreme and appellate court opinions from throughout the United States. descrybe.ai describes its mission as democratizing access to legal information and leveling the playing field in legal research, particularly for smaller-firm lawyers, journalists, and members of the public.

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Donald Trump Seeks to Dismiss Case on Grounds of E-Discovery Violations

Legal Tech Monitor

Should Justice Juan Merchan decline to dismiss the indictment, defense counsel is asking that he preclude the trial testimony of Michael Cohen and Stormy Daniels and delay the trial by at least 3 months. Prosecutors say no violations have occurred.