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Guiding Legal Professionals Through AI’s New Era: Leveraging The NIST Framework For Effective AI Governance

Above the Law - Technology

In-house lawyers are in a unique position to leverage the NIST AI RMF, embedding its principles in their organizations' AI projects. The post Guiding Legal Professionals Through AI’s New Era: Leveraging The NIST Framework For Effective AI Governance appeared first on Above the Law.

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LegalWeek 2024 Special Part Four: Joshua Lenon from Clio

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In the latest episode of “The Geek in Review” podcast, co-hosts Greg Lambert and Marlene Gebauer continue their series of interviews from this year’s LegalWeek conference by engaging with Joshua Lenon from Clio. As Clio’s Lawyer in Residence, Lenon delves into the insights derived from the company’s Legal Trends Report , emphasizing the data-driven analysis of law firm practices and trends.

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Firm Submits Fee Request Based On ChatGPT Search… Judge Is Less Than Impressed

Above the Law - Technology

'Utterly and unusually unpersuasive,' he wrote. The post Firm Submits Fee Request Based On ChatGPT Search… Judge Is Less Than Impressed appeared first on Above the Law.

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

LawSites

For all the discussion of how generative AI will impact the legal profession, maybe one answer is that it will weed out the lazy and incompetent lawyers. By now, in the wake of several cases in which lawyers have found themselves in hot water by citing hallucinated cases generated by ChatGPT, most notoriously Mata v. Avianca , and in the wake of all the publicity those cases have received, you would think most lawyers would have gotten the message not to rely on ChatGPT for legal research, at le

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Case Closed: How to Optimize Your Legal Intake Process for Efficiency

Speaker: Anne Post, CEO North America, Xakia Technologies

Do you know that 40% of U.S. Legal Departments now have a formal legal intake process? With that in mind, where does your legal department stand today? Many legal teams still struggle with a flood of incoming requests, leaving everyone overwhelmed and frustrated. Implementing a formal legal intake process can seem like an obstacle between the business and the legal department, but it doesn’t have to be!

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Guidance On Accepting Cryptocurrency Payments [Sponsored]

Above the Law - Technology

As online businesses explore accepting cryptocurrency, consumer digital wallets make adoption more widespread. Guidance from BakerHostetler LLP details key steps and considerations for merchants integrating crypto payments. The post Guidance On Accepting Cryptocurrency Payments appeared first on Above the Law.

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Walking in Your Client’s Shoes

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Sally Schmidt | The service you provide is every bit as important as the services you provide. The post Walking in Your Client’s Shoes appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms & Lawyers.

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Justia CLE & Webinars: Understanding Loan Transactions for the Non-Finance Attorney

Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

Join us for our upcoming Justia Webinar with Jake Rheaume as he guides you through the intricacies of loan transactions, from documents regarding the home-buying process to SBA loans for small businesses. You do not need to be a financial advisor or finance attorney as this webinar will simplify the complex loan transaction documents sitting on your desk to easily digestible content that you can tackle.

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How to Run a Law Firm | Who to Hire: Marketing Manager

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Running a law firm is a lot of work. Large law firms understand the need for effective marketing and often hire internal marketing managers to handle this task. They have the resources to hire and benefit from a marketing manager on their staff. Hiring a full-time marketing manager may not make sense for lawyers in solo, small, or mid-sized law firms in the U.S.

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Nassau County bans trans women from playing sports at its facilities–Gothamist

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By Giulia Heyward An executive order signed by the Nassau County executive on Thursday essentially bars trans women from participating in women’s sports teams at facilities run by the county, and forces sports leagues to comply with the measure or lose access to fields and facilities. The New York Civil Liberties Union called the executive order “illegal” and said it is already considering options to stop it.

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HHS OCR Requests Comments on HIPAA Audit Review Survey

Inside Privacy

On February 12, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”), Office of Civil Rights (“OCR”), published a notice requesting comment on an upcoming information request. Specifically, OCR invites comments regarding its burden estimate for a “HIPAA Audit Review Survey.” The Survey consists of “39 online survey questions” and will be sent to “207 covered entities and business associates that participated in the 2016-2017 OCR HIPAA Audits.

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Trellis Launches Trellis AI to Streamline Trial Court Litigation

Trellis AI leverages the largest repository of state trial court data to help litigators evaluate cases, automate brief drafting, suggest winning strategies, and more. Key components: Draft Arguments — Uses similar/successful motions in the Trellis database to generate arguments/citations for your motions seeking dismissal, summary judgment, etc. Case Assessment — Predict the likely outcomes of a case at any stage to help you decide to accept it, guide motion practice, make settlement offers, an

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Intapp launches new gen AI capabilities plus Walls for Copilot AND is set to acquire delphai 

Legal IT Insiders

Go big or go home might sum up Intapp’s raft of announcements today (22 February), as it unveils new generative AI capabilities, plus Walls for Copilot, and reveals that it […] The post Intapp launches new gen AI capabilities plus Walls for Copilot AND is set to acquire delphai appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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HHS Publishes Final Rule to Align Part 2 and HIPAA

Inside Privacy

On February 16, 2024, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) published a final rule to amend the Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder (“SUD”) Patient Records regulations (“Part 2”) to more closely align Part 2 with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, as amended, and its implementing regulations (collectively, “HIPAA”) as required by Section 3221 of the 2020 Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”).

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Legal Forges Ahead With DE&I Efforts, Despite Backlash

Legal Tech Monitor

While DE&I rhetoric may not be as prominent as it was in 2020, efforts to address gender and racial disparities in the legal industry are not only ongoing, but also expanding and maturing.

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What Is Legal Billing Software?

Lawmatics

Legal billing software is a type of legal software designed specifically for law firms and legal professionals to manage and automate the process of billing clients for legal services. Legal billing software for small firms streamlines the billing workflow, making it easier, more efficient, and accurate. Why is legal billing important? Legal billing is important for several reasons, including revenue generation, client expectations, financial management, compliance, and more.

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Visibility Into the Strategy & Supporting Documents of Major US Law Firms

Law Firm Intelligence by Trellis aggregates state trial court data across the Trellis platform enabling users to: look up a particular metric related to a specific law firm (such as, how many cases a law firm had or has against another law firm), and see the actual dockets and documents supporting the metric. Trellis data is maximized in a revolutionary and unique way to provide users an exclusive look into a law firm litigating in state trial courts.

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Firm Submits Fee Request Based On ChatGPT Search… Judge Is Less Than Impressed

Legal Tech Monitor

‘Utterly and unusually unpersuasive,’ he wrote. The post Firm Submits Fee Request Based On ChatGPT Search. Judge Is Less Than Impressed appeared first on Above the Law.

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The UK’s Emerging Approach to AI Regulation

Debevoise Data Blog

Almost a year after it initially published its White Paper on AI Regulation (the “AI White Paper”) and launched its associated consultation, the UK government has published its consultation response (the “AI Response Paper”). The AI Response Paper confirms the current government’s intention to take a “ pro-innovation ” approach to AI regulation, leaving individual regulators to supervise the use of AI within their respective areas using their existing regulatory toolkits, in accordance with five

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5 Interesting AI Use Cases in the Legal Industry

Legal Tech Monitor

At the UnitedLex webinar “Exploring AI: An In-Depth Discussion of Real-Life Legal Use Cases,” panelists discussed the most practical applications of AI across the legal landscape.

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The Orange Rag is out on 28 February!

Legal IT Insiders

If you have yet to send in your legal IT wins, deals, movers, shakers and any other news that you think we might want to include in the February Orange […] The post The Orange Rag is out on 28 February! appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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Stay On Top of Newly Filed State & Federal Litigation: Curated Just for You!

With Daily Filings Report by Trellis you will receive an email and csv file daily with all new cases filed in the jurisdictions you're tracking. Each new case will include all case metadata like judge, parties, counsel, practice area, and even direct links to the full docket and complaint. Trellis Daily Filings Reports provide direct access to newly filed state and federal litigation curated just for you.

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The Orange Rag is out on 28 February!

Legal Tech Monitor

If you have yet to send in your legal IT wins, deals, movers, shakers and any other news that you think we might want to include in the February Orange [.] The post The Orange Rag is out on 28 February! appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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6 Critical Components of a Well-Organized Case File: A Checklist for Attorneys

Legal Tech Monitor

From : Blog Entry >> Marcos’s Blog Entry Efficient case file organization is the bedrock of success in the legal profession. From the initial intake to the final resolution, a well-structured case file streamlines workflows and ensures accuracy, accessibility, and efficacy throughout the legal process. Attorneys daily navigate a sea of documents, facts, claims, and details.

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The Diverse Landscape of Community-Based Justice Workers

Legal Tech Monitor

IAALS, the Institute for the Advancement of the American Legal System, has conceptualized regulatory models as consisting of four pathways to change: regulatory sandboxes, alternative business structures, allied legal professionals, and community-based justice worker models.(1) According to IAALS, a community-based justice worker model “involve[s] training and certifying individuals working at community-based organizations to offer legal advice and services in certain case types.

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Survey Reveals the Characteristics Attorneys Want in Law Firm Culture  

Legal Tech Monitor

To achieve lasting success, law firms must recruit and retain attorneys who have a vested interest in the success of the firm. Attorneys may be more likely to support and shepherd the enduring success of a law firm with a culture that aligns with their values. The 2023 Law Firm Culture Survey by Major, Lindsey & Africa and Law360 Pulse explored what exactly constitutes law firm culture.

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Intapp Announces Gen AI Capabilities, Delphai Acquisition, as Part of New 'Intelligence Applied' Strategy

Legal Tech Monitor

With its new brand vision, Intapp will leverage AI in new ways across its offerings, from a Microsoft Copilot integration to updates to its CRM and fund management platform DealCloud.

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Championing Diversity in Tech (Individual) Winner, Provider: Catherine Krow, BigHand

Legal Tech Monitor

“‘Business as usual’ is not working for law firms today, and it certainly isn’t able to support a more equitable work culture,” said Catherine Krow of BigHand.

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Staying Ahead of the Growing Data Protection and Privacy Wave: Avoiding Common Pitfalls

Legal Tech Monitor

How do you navigate this ever-changing data protection and privacy landscape?

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Truth, Lies, and Deepfakes in the Age of Sora

Legal Tech Monitor

Navigating the maze of deepfake detection in the legal tech world requires a blend of keen observation, advanced technology, and steadfast adherence to legal protocols.

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AI Dominates While Midsize Firms Gain Steam: Takeaways from ABA Techshow 2024

Legal Tech Monitor

For an annual conference known to cater to solo and small law firms, the buzz around the mid-market was noticeable, while generative AI remained the industry’s legal tech darling of the moment.

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Intapp launches new gen AI capabilities plus Walls for Copilot AND is set to acquire delphai 

Legal Tech Monitor

Go big or go home might sum up Intapp’s raft of announcements today (22 February), as it unveils new generative AI capabilities, plus Walls for Copilot, and reveals that it [.] The post Intapp launches new gen AI capabilities plus Walls for Copilot AND is set to acquire delphai appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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Guiding Legal Professionals Through AI’s New Era: Leveraging The NIST Framework For Effective AI Governance

Legal Tech Monitor

In-house lawyers are in a unique position to leverage the NIST AI RMF, embedding its principles in their organizations’ AI projects. The post Guiding Legal Professionals Through AI’s New Era: Leveraging The NIST Framework For Effective AI Governance appeared first on Above the Law.

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Guidance On Accepting Cryptocurrency Payments [Sponsored]

Legal Tech Monitor

As online businesses explore accepting cryptocurrency, consumer digital wallets make adoption more widespread. Guidance from BakerHostetler LLP details key steps and considerations for merchants integrating crypto payments. The post Guidance On Accepting Cryptocurrency Payments appeared first on Above the Law.

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LegalWeek 2024 Special Part Four: Joshua Lenon from Clio

Legal Tech Monitor

In the latest episode of “The Geek in Review” podcast, co-hosts Greg Lambert and Marlene Gebauer continue their series of interviews from this year’s LegalWeek conference by engaging with Joshua Lenon from Clio. As Clio’s Lawyer in Residence, Lenon delves into the insights derived from the company’s Legal Trends Report , emphasizing the data-driven analysis of law firm practices and trends.

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

Legal Tech Monitor

For all the discussion of how generative AI will impact the legal profession, maybe one answer is that it will weed out the lazy and incompetent lawyers. By now, in the wake of several cases in which lawyers have found themselves in hot water by citing hallucinated cases generated by ChatGPT, most notoriously Mata v. Avianca , and in the wake of all the publicity those cases have received, you would think most lawyers would have gotten the message not to rely on ChatGPT for legal research, at le

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