Kevin O'Keefe

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Thad McIlroy , an electronic publishing analyst at The Future of Publishing, author, and founding partner of Publishing Technology Partners writes in Publisher’s Weekly that integration of AI in publishing is a challenging yet essential step for the industry. Much of what McIlroy says applies to law firms and their legal blogging. AI’s unfamiliarity breeds anxiety, but avoiding technological advancements is not a viable option.

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Above the Law - Technology

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Developing legal technology tools offers a revenue stream that doesn't require annoying clients or associates. The post Looking To Raise Associate Compensation? Consider Getting Into Legal Tech. appeared first on Above the Law.

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Hanzo Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2023

In 2023, the legal landscape has been significantly shaped by two key trends: the rapid evolution of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the advancements in ediscovery. These developments have not only transformed legal processes but also presented new challenges and opportunities for legal professionals. As we delve into this first part of our series, we examine the top blogs that have been at the forefront of these trends.

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LawSites

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Today’s episode features two interviews on disruption and innovation in legal, with the two keynote speakers from the inaugural Knowledge Management & Innovation for Legal Conference held recently in New York City: Andrea Alliston , partner and leader of knowledge and practice innovation programs at Fasken, Canada’s largest law firm, and Mark Smolik , chief legal officer at DHL Supply Chain Americas.

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MatterSuite

DECEMBER 19, 2023

The holiday season is upon us, and for law students knee-deep in case studies and legal jargon, the end-of-year break is a much-needed respite. Balancing the demands of law school can be challenging, making it crucial for students to find effective ways to recharge and unwind. In the spirit of the season, one enjoyable and festive solution is to indulge in the magic of Christmas movies.

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Eric Goldman

DECEMBER 19, 2023

I previously covered the district court ruling in this case. I summarized: A high school teacher allegedly used Snapchat to groom a sophomore student for a sexual relationship. (Atypically, the teacher was female and the victim was male, but the genders are irrelevant to this incident). The teacher was sentenced to ten years in jail , so the legal system has already held the wrongdoer accountable.

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Relativity

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Now that we’re wrapping up 2023, let’s take a look at what is top-of-mind for experts across the legal tech and e-discovery world today. Yes, we’re going to talk a lot about AI—but there’s nuance to it, we promise.

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Colin S. Levy

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Tariq Akbar is the CEO of LegalEase Solutions , which offers corporate legal departments and law firms innovative support with regulatory compliance, contract life cycle management, legal analytics, legal research and legal writing. Jim O’Hare is Vice President of CLM at LegalEase Solutions. Over the past several decades, he worked with numerous Fortune 500 companies, entertainment conglomerates and leading universities across the United States on their CLM deployments and implementations as the

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Legal Tech Monitor

DECEMBER 19, 2023

“There’s this geopolitical-style battle taking place in the rights owner community: Are we still gonna play by the old rules or is there a new shiny option that allows us to solve all our problems and make some money along the way?” said Eric Goldman, associate dean for research and professor at the Santa Clara University School of Law.

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Martindale-Avvo

DECEMBER 19, 2023

The legal industry is more competitive now than ever, and to have a constant pool of clients, your law firm needs a solid marketing plan. Two popular tactics to get prospective clients on your radar are pay-per-lead (PPL) and pay-per-click (PPC) — but what’s the difference? Both options are effective ways to increase your law firm’s online visibility , drive traffic to your website, and generate leads.

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Legal Tech Monitor

DECEMBER 19, 2023

We are approaching a future where AI becomes an indispensable ally in legal practice, research, and analysis, provided it’s implemented with due care and consideration for ethical and practical challenges.

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Lawmatics

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Artificial intelligence (AI) seems to be everywhere these days, and it's definitely becoming a regular part of legal software, presenting law firms with advantages and risks that require consideration. Legal AI tools can significantly enhance law firm efficiency by rapidly analyzing document sets, automating workflows, and knocking out tedious tasks.

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Legal Tech Monitor

DECEMBER 19, 2023

From a host of law firm-created generative AI chatbots to new innovative client offerings and the launch of another law firm legal tech subsidiary, this year showed that law firms are confidently embracing their place in the legal technology market.

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Rocket Matter

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Whether now or at some point in the future, your firm will eventually need to raise its rates to keep up with inflation and maintain profitability. Think about it: food prices went up about 10% last year, plus roughly another 6% this year , and anyone who isn’t getting paid more is surely feeling the pinch. Businesses are, too. Raising your rates can of course be tricky, especially in these tough economic times when you’re keenly aware of both your pocketbook and your clients’.

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Legal Tech Monitor

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Developing legal technology tools offers a revenue stream that doesn’t require annoying clients or associates. The post Looking To Raise Associate Compensation? Consider Getting Into Legal Tech. appeared first on Above the Law.

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Legal IT Insiders

DECEMBER 19, 2023

The volume of newly issued UK High Court claims fell in 2023, while the number of insolvency applications was dramatically higher than in 2022, painting a clear picture of the … 2023 UK litigation analysis: Fewer High Court claims, less firms instructed, and a spike in insolvency cases as the economy bites Read More » The post 2023 UK litigation analysis: Fewer High Court claims, less firms instructed, and a spike in insolvency cases as the economy bites appeared first on Legal IT I

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Legal Tech Monitor

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Hard to see how the attorney-client privilege gets involved in citing fake cases. The post Michael Cohen’s Lawyer Raises Privilege In Fake Case Citations Flap Which Is Either Stupid Or Bad News For Cohen appeared first on Above the Law.

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Debevoise Data Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2023

As we approach the end of the year, here are the Top 10 Cybersecurity 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. A Summary of the Final Amendments to the NYDFS Cyber Rules (November 14, 2023) On November 1, 2023, the New York Department of Financial Services (“NYDFS” or the “Department”) announced the adoption of the second amendment to its Cybersecurity Regulation (the “Second Amendment” or “Final Amendment”) tha

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Legal Tech Monitor

DECEMBER 19, 2023

In 2023, the legal landscape has been significantly shaped by two key trends: the rapid evolution of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the advancements in ediscovery. These developments have not only transformed legal processes but also presented new challenges and opportunities for legal professionals. As we delve into this first part of our series, we examine the top blogs that have been at the forefront of these trends.

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Debevoise Data Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2023

On December 19, 2023, Erez Liebermann and Martha Hirst from the Debevoise Data Strategy and Security Group hosted the first in a series of webcasts in connection with the release of our inaugural Cybersecurity Desk Guide for Counsel. They were joined by special guests Kelly Harris (Global Head of Cyber Legal at UBS ) and Dan Sutherland (Director and Associate General Counsel, Cybersecurity Law & Investigations at Meta ).

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Legal Tech Monitor

DECEMBER 19, 2023

“We’re going to be working with [Thomson Reuters] on a whole suite of AI-powered tools,” said chief knowledge and management and practice services officer Colleen Nihill. “Because of Morgan Lewis’ depth and breadth across multiple geographies, I think they saw us as being well suited to all different use cases.

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Legal Tech Monitor

DECEMBER 19, 2023

“One thing we know about hot marketing terms is that some advertisers won’t be able to stop themselves from overusing and abusing them,” FTC attorney Michael Atleson wrote in a blog post.

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Legal Tech Monitor

DECEMBER 19, 2023

The volume of newly issued UK High Court claims fell in 2023, while the number of insolvency applications was dramatically higher than in 2022, painting a clear picture of the. 2023 UK litigation analysis: Fewer High Court claims, less firms instructed, and a spike in insolvency cases as the economy bites Read More » The post 2023 UK litigation analysis: Fewer High Court claims, less firms instructed, and a spike in insolvency cases as the economy bites appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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Legal Tech Monitor

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Today’s episode features two interviews on disruption and innovation in legal, with the two keynote speakers from the inaugural Knowledge Management & Innovation for Legal Conference held recently in New York City: Andrea Alliston , partner and leader of knowledge and practice innovation programs at Fasken, Canada’s largest law firm, and Mark Smolik , chief legal officer at DHL Supply Chain Americas.

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Legal Tech Monitor

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Whether it be e-discovery, legal research or software maintenance costs, this year saw an increase in prices almost across the board in the legal technology industry.

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Legal Tech Monitor

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Legaltech News looks back at all the funding news the team covered in 2023. Based on this year’s reporting, about 91% of the companies who raised funds had men CEOs.

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Legal Tech Monitor

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Following the divestiture, X1 plans to invest in both its X1 Search and X1 Enterprise Collect solutions, with a “major new release” of X1 Search scheduled for 2024.

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Legal Tech Monitor

DECEMBER 19, 2023

The dissenting judges fell a vote short of reconsidering the Communication Decency Act's immunity provision.

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Legal Tech Monitor

DECEMBER 19, 2023

AI regulation is poised to take center stage next year, demanding accountability from companies of all sizes.

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