Above the Law - Technology

DECEMBER 20, 2023

In August, the Silicon Valley-based international law firm Gunderson Dettmer became one of the first U.S.-based firms — if not the first — to develop and launch a “homegrown” internal generative AI tool, which it calls ChatGD. As Joe Green , the firm’s chief innovation officer, told me at the time , “Given our position as a firm that focuses exclusively on working with the most innovative companies and investors in the world, we thought it would be really worthwhile for us to

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Kevin O'Keefe

DECEMBER 20, 2023

The number of unreliable AI-generated news websites is on the rise. Surprisingly, though the number is up over 1,000%, it only jumped from 49 sites in May to 614, per NewsGuard’s report of this week. At least that seemed small to me based on the opportunities to cheat presented to folks. NewsGuard , a rating system for news and information websites, defines AI misinformation websites as those operating with little to no human oversight.

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Above the Law - Technology

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Is a safe electric car too much to ask for? The post Tesla Internal Documents Detail The Problems With Their Cars. Crash Is Still Your Fault, Though. appeared first on Above the Law.

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DECEMBER 20, 2023

Fact Check Resources Miniguide 2024:6 Signs of Credible Sources: Do Unreliable Websites Sabotage Your Research byJack Milgram[link] of Web Literacy[link] Field Guide To Fake News and Other Information Disorders[link] AntiHoax, AntiMyth, AntiFraud, AntiChain Letter and Anti–SpamResources and Sites 2022/2023[link] – Analyzes Images Using Detectors – Technology Trained to IdentifySpecific Types of Manipulation – and Evaluates.

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Above the Law - Technology

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Last week, HHS finalized a new rule that requires healthcare AI developers to provide more data about their products to customers, which could aid providers in determining AI tools’ risks and effectiveness. Some AI leaders believe the new guardrails are a step in the right direction, and others are skeptical about whether the new rules are necessary or will be effective.

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LawSites

DECEMBER 20, 2023

In October, LexisNexis released its generative AI research tool, Lexis+ AI, for general availability for U.S. customers , along with limited release in law schools to select faculty, librarians and students. Now, the company is further expanding access to the tool, making it available to 100,000 second- and third-year law students starting in the spring semester, with some getting access as soon as this week.

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Above the Law - Technology

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Law students won't have to worry about ChatGPT hallucinating its way through their assignments anymore. The post Lexis Opens Up AI Research Tool To 100,000 Law Students appeared first on Above the Law.

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Dewey B Strategic

DECEMBER 20, 2023

I have lived through legal technology revolutions before. The conversion of legal research from print to online moved though law firms like slow rolling train. Lexis, the first commercial online legal research product launched in 1970. Many firms did not fully embrace online research and abandon print until the pandemic drove the profession to remote work, nearly 50 years later.

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Lawmatics

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Santa made his list, checked it twice, and decided to bring everyone a batch of stellar new features courtesy of the Lawmaticians. Read on to learn all about the sleighload of goods coming your way – no coal, just digital cheer. Collect e-signatures directly from your client’s phone Lovers of SMS and automation rejoice! This feature merges the best of both worlds: effortlessly automate e-signature requests via SMS alone, no email address validation needed.

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Relativity

DECEMBER 20, 2023

With a strong partnership comes stronger decision making, better case strategies, and the ability to tackle any challenge that comes your way as a team.

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Legal Tech Monitor

DECEMBER 20, 2023

In a blog post for Google, Wilson White, vice president of government affairs and public policy, wrote that the tech company is pleased with the results of the case. His post maintains that that settlement will “[build] on Android’s choice and flexibility, [maintain] strong security protections, [retain] Google’s ability to compete with other OS makers and [will] invest in the Android ecosystem for users and developers.

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Inside Privacy

DECEMBER 20, 2023

The EU Digital Services Act (“DSA”) will start applying from February 17, 2024 to a broad array of intermediary services offered in the EU, including online marketplaces, web-hosting services, cloud services, search engines, and social media platforms. The DSA will require these providers to include certain information in their existing terms and conditions (“T&Cs”).

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Legal Tech Monitor

DECEMBER 20, 2023

I have lived through legal technology revolutions before. The conversion of legal research from print to online moved though law firms like slow rolling train. Lexis, the first commercial online legal research product launched in 1970. Many firms did not fully embrace online research and abandon print until the pandemic drove the profession to remote work, nearly 50 years later.

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Pillsbury Law Internet and Technology blog

DECEMBER 20, 2023

On December 5, 2023, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit affirmed a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction secured by skateboard apparel company Vans against, MSCHF, an infamous parodist company. The Court found that the district court had correctly concluded that Vans was likely to succeed on its trademark infringement claims against MSCHF for its Wavy Baby sneakers, which allegedly parodied Vans’ iconic “Old Skool” sneaker design.

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Legal Tech Monitor

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Is a safe electric car too much to ask for? The post Tesla Internal Documents Detail The Problems With Their Cars. Crash Is Still Your Fault, Though. appeared first on Above the Law.

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Legal IT Insiders

DECEMBER 20, 2023

After 25 years of service, Professor Richard Susskind OBE KC (Hon) has informed the Lady Chief Justice, Dame Sue Carr, of his decision to step down as technology adviser. Susskind … Professor Richard Susskind to step down as technology adviser to the LCJ Read More » The post Professor Richard Susskind to step down as technology adviser to the LCJ appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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Legal Tech Monitor

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Law students won’t have to worry about ChatGPT hallucinating its way through their assignments anymore. The post Lexis Opens Up AI Research Tool To 100,000 Law Students appeared first on Above the Law.

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CaseFox

DECEMBER 20, 2023

As the years come to an end and the holiday season blankets the world with warmth, joy, and comfort. We are sure you are also ready with a pre-holiday checklist that includes watching holiday movies with your family. People around the world indulge in the timeless tradition of watching classic Christmas movies with their families. There is no shortage of Christmas movies but beneath the comfort and compassion that these movies have lies the tinsel and carols of legal issues that are waiting to b

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Legal Tech Monitor

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Last week, HHS finalized a new rule that requires healthcare AI developers to provide more data about their products to customers, which could aid providers in determining AI tools’ risks and effectiveness. Some AI leaders believe the new guardrails are a step in the right direction, and others are skeptical about whether the new rules are necessary or will be effective.

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Clio

DECEMBER 20, 2023

As we bid farewell to another remarkable year, we’re taking a moment to reflect on the events that have shaped Clio’s journey in 2023. From the introduction of our new suite of personal injury features to the publication of our best-ever Legal Trends Report, we’ve continued to push the boundaries of legaltech to enable legal professionals to succeed.

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Legal Tech Monitor

DECEMBER 20, 2023

“[T]he Commission will be vigilant in protecting the public from unfair biometric surveillance and unfair data security practices,” said Samuel Levine, director of the FTC’s consumer protection bureau. Rite Aid denied the allegations of wrongdoing.

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Debevoise Data Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2023

As we approach the end of the year, here are the Top 10 Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) posts on the Debevoise Data Blog in 2023 by page views. If you are not already a Blog subscriber, click here to sign up. 1. Overview of Global AI Regulatory Developments and Some Tips to Reduce Risk (May 3, 2023) In April 2023, the European Parliament reached a political deal to advance the European Union’s groundbreaking AI Act (the “EU AI Act”), bringing Europe one step closer to enacting the world’s first

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Legal Tech Monitor

DECEMBER 20, 2023

OpenAI and its chatbot ChatGPT repeatedly found themselves in the news this year, partly because they best exemplify the recent advances in generative AI, but also because the two sometimes found themselves in hot water.

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Trellis.Law Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2023

In a historic decision, the Colorado Supreme Court disqualified Donald Trump from appearing on the ballot in the state’s presidential primary, finding that he violated the 14th Amendment by engaging in the January 6th, 2021, insurrection. The state’s highest court… Continue reading → The post Landmark Ruling: Colorado High Court Disqualifies Trump from 2024 Presidential Primary first appeared on Trellis.Law Blog.

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Legal Tech Monitor

DECEMBER 20, 2023

After 25 years of service, Professor Richard Susskind OBE KC (Hon) has informed the Lady Chief Justice, Dame Sue Carr, of his decision to step down as technology adviser. Susskind. Professor Richard Susskind to step down as technology adviser to the LCJ Read More » The post Professor Richard Susskind to step down as technology adviser to the LCJ appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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Legal Tech Monitor

DECEMBER 20, 2023

In August, the Silicon Valley-based international law firm Gunderson Dettmer became one of the first U.S.-based firms — if not the first — to develop and launch a “homegrown” internal generative AI tool, which it calls ChatGD. As Joe Green , the firm’s chief innovation officer, told me at the time , “Given our position as a firm that focuses exclusively on working with the most innovative companies and investors in the world, we thought it would be really worthwhile for us to get our hands dir

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Legal Tech Monitor

DECEMBER 20, 2023

In October, LexisNexis released its generative AI research tool, Lexis+ AI, for general availability for U.S. customers , along with limited release in law schools to select faculty, librarians and students. Now, the company is further expanding access to the tool, making it available to 100,000 second- and third-year law students starting in the spring semester, with some getting access as soon as this week.

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Legal Tech Monitor

DECEMBER 20, 2023

“Kids must be able to play and learn online without being endlessly tracked by companies looking to hoard and monetize their personal data,” FTC Chair Lina Khan said.

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Legal Tech Monitor

DECEMBER 20, 2023

As legal tech vendors race to incorporate GenAI into their platforms, it's important to take a responsible and low-risk approach.

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Legal Tech Monitor

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Defaming people doesn't pay well. The post The Unbearable Lightness Of Being Rudy’s Wallet appeared first on Above the Law.

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DECEMBER 20, 2023

The authors are represented by a Susman Godfrey team led by partners Justin A. Nelson, Alejandra C. Salinas and Rohit Nath.

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Legal Tech Monitor

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Lexis+ AI will be available to law students at ABA-accredited law schools starting as early as this week.

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Legal Tech Monitor

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Legal industry experts make their picks for the biggest developments in AI for legal in the past year.

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Legal Tech Monitor

DECEMBER 20, 2023

In a historic decision, the Colorado Supreme Court disqualified Donald Trump from appearing on the ballot in the state’s presidential primary, finding that he violated the 14th Amendment by engaging in the January 6th, 2021, insurrection. The state’s highest court. Continue reading → The post Landmark Ruling: Colorado High Court Disqualifies Trump from 2024 Presidential Primary first appeared on Trellis.Law Blog.

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