August, 2023

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Attorneys Know AI Will Have Significant Impact… Aren’t Sure What To Do About That

Above the Law - Technology

Latest survey from LexisNexis reveals a befuddled attorney population. The post Attorneys Know AI Will Have Significant Impact… Aren’t Sure What To Do About That appeared first on Above the Law.

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Why Do Lawyers Need to Keep Up with Legal Technology?

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Change is afoot in a legal sector known for its traditional working practices. The latest in legal technology may seem overstated to some. Others predict present trends will drastically disrupt the profession. However, it is abundantly obvious that many legal technology solutions are already significantly improving the lives of attorneys.

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The Voices of ILTACON 2023: Brief Chats with 12 of the Legal Tech Startups That Were There

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I am just back from Orlando, Florida, where I attended ILTACON, the annual conference of the International Legal Technology Association. Mic in hand, I recorded a series of brief interviews with some of the legal tech companies that were in attendance. Over the next two episodes of my LawNext podcast, I will share those interviews, starting today with the legal tech startups at ILTACON.

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Legal Innovators UK – Where Great Conversations Happen!

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Innovation is always about a meeting of minds, of new ideas, of needs – synthesised together to create real change. The landmark Legal Innovators UK conference on.

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Leverage Trellis Court Data To Identify More Investment Opportunities

Finance teams find Trellis to be particularly effective in conducting comprehensive due diligence on both individuals and businesses. With our court data solution, financial experts can access critical litigation insights, making it an invaluable resource for informed decision-making in the financial sector.

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Justia Legal Guides: Insurance Law Center

Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

Nearly four decades ago, the second half of August saw the enactment of a groundbreaking healthcare law. The Healthcare Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) was signed into law on August 21, 1996 by President Bill Clinton. Texas Congressman Bill Archer introduced the original version of HIPAA as a bill in the U.S. House of Representatives, which eventually passed it by a 267-151 vote.

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BigHand integrates Digitory (now Impact Analytics) within matter pricing and budgeting

Legal IT Insiders

BigHand today (21 August) announces new AI-enabled functionality within its matter pricing solution by integrating functionality from BigHand Impact Analytics, formerly known as Digitory Legal, which BigHand acquired a year … BigHand integrates Digitory (now Impact Analytics) within matter pricing and budgeting Read More » The post BigHand integrates Digitory (now Impact Analytics) within matter pricing and budgeting appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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AI-Pocalypse: The Shocking Impact on Law Firm Profitability

3 Geeks and a Law Blog

by 3 Geeks ( Ryan McClead , Greg Lambert , and Toby Brown ) This is part 3 in a 3 part series. Part 1 questions Goldman’s Sachs data showing that 44% of of legal tasks could be replaced by Generative AI. In Part 2, we find some better data and estimate an upper limit of 23.5% of revenue that could be reduced by Generative AI. All of our assertions and assumptions will be discussed in further detail in a free LVN Webinar on August 15th.

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As a Lawyer, Use AI in Business Development or Be the Victim of the Work AI Can Do to Replace You

Kevin O'Keefe

AI is a two edged sword for lawyers. Embrace AI in your business development to set yourself apart or possibly be the victim of the work AI can do to replace you. An article this week by Claire Cain Miller and Courtney Cox in The New York Times sheds light on the transformative power of AI, particularly large language models like ChatGPT and Google’s Bard.

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Actionstep Acquires Australian Legal Software Company FilePro

Legal IT Professionals

Actionstep, the cloud practice management platform for law firms, announces that it has acquired the Perth-based legal software business, FilePro. The transaction brings together two innovative companies serving the needs of modern, mid-sized law firms.

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Expand the Power of PPC Advertising for Your Law Firm: Join Our Free Webinar

Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

In an industry as competitive as the legal field, staying ahead of the curve is not just an advantage – it’s a necessity. Digital marketing is constantly evolving, and the changes make it easy to feel overwhelmed, especially when running a busy law practice! Plus, law school doesn’t exactly teach you the best marketing strategies to adopt. That’s why we are thrilled to present our next Justia Webinar, PPC Advertising in the Legal Industry: Challenges and Opportunities , to help you dive in

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The Tech-Savvy Paralegals Playbook: How To Leverage AI

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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Alt Legal acquires business of trademark docketing software competitor TM Cloud

Legal IT Insiders

Kansas City-headquartered automated trademark docketing software provider Alt Legal today (3 August) announced that it has acquired the business of competitor TM Cloud. As part of the transition, TM Cloud … Alt Legal acquires business of trademark docketing software competitor TM Cloud Read More » The post Alt Legal acquires business of trademark docketing software competitor TM Cloud appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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Law Firms Struggling With Arcane Billing Guidelines Can Look To AI For Relief

Above the Law - Technology

AI may not be able to solve every legal problem, but it can get lawyers paid. The post Law Firms Struggling With Arcane Billing Guidelines Can Look To AI For Relief appeared first on Above the Law.

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Generative AI Could Reduce Law Firm Revenue by 23.5%

3 Geeks and a Law Blog

by 3 Geeks ( Ryan McClead , Greg Lambert , and Toby Brown ) This is part 2 in a 3 part series. The first part is here. Part 3 will come out tomorrow. The Big Idea: We found a much better dataset, though still small, from which to extrapolate actual effects of Generative AI on the legal industry. Key takeaways: We got anonymized and summarized data for 10 corporate legal departments from LexisNexis CounselLink The data showed that almost 40% of time entries, representing 47% of billings, could po

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How the new Paralegal Apprenticeships Standard (launching Summer 2023) could help to open doors to a Paralegal Career

Ward Blawg

By Jane Robson, CEO, National Association of Licensed Paralegals With the overhaul of the Level 3 Paralegal Apprenticeship Standard being completed this year, is now the right time to take on, or become, a Paralegal Apprentice? Working in a legal profession has often been seen as something for the ‘elite’.

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Uncovering The Hidden Connections: A Patent Family Survival Guide

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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UK Law Firm Marriott Harrison Partners with Nexl to Transform Client Management and Drive Growth

Legal IT Professionals

Marriott Harrison, a UK-based law firm offering advisory and transactional services to clients building, scaling and evolving businesses through M&A, venture capital, and the complex challenges related to growing, operating, financing and selling companies, has partnered with Nexl to streamline operations, enhance collaboration, and drive sustainable growth.

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News & Notes From Google Local Services Ads: August 2023

Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

In today’s dynamic world of evolving online visibility, lawyers and law firms increasingly turn to Google Local Services Ads (LSAs) to add another digital marketing strategy to their legal marketing toolkit. LSAs are a powerful resource for legal professionals seeking to broaden their digital footprint and connect with a larger pool of potential clients.

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Agiloft launches AI Trainer to deliver “fully individualised AI contract analysis”

Legal IT Insiders

Legal IT Insider speaks to Agiloft’s chief product officer Andy Wishart about the new release Contract lifecycle management vendor Agiloft today (15 August) announced the release of AI Trainer, which … Agiloft launches AI Trainer to deliver “fully individualised AI contract analysis” Read More » The post Agiloft launches AI Trainer to deliver “fully individualised AI contract analysis” appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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Be Careful When Forwarding Emails To Counsel And Clients

Above the Law - Technology

Technology -- your work friend that could ruin your career in a keystroke! The post Be Careful When Forwarding Emails To Counsel And Clients appeared first on Above the Law.

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AI for Paralegals: Everything You Need to Know (and How to Use It Safely)

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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Fast, Smart, and Empathetic: How DISCO’s Culture Drives Legal Tech Innovation (TGIR Ep. 217)

3 Geeks and a Law Blog

This week on The Geek in Review, hosts Greg Lambert and Marlene Gebauer spoke with Katie DeBord and Kristin Zmrhal , two vice presidents from legal tech company DISCO. Greg kicked off the episode by discussing his recent work with a Houston nonprofit called Project Remix Ventures that helps at-risk youth. He took their leader on a visit to innovation hub The Ion to showcase reinventing old spaces for new purposes, like DISCO has done with legal tech.

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How Artificial Intelligence is Revolutionizing & Transforming the Legal Technology Landscape

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This new blog post from a contributor, a seasoned expert at the intersection of law and technology, will offer unique perspectives and real-world examples to illustrate the transformative potential of AI in the legal domain.

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Double Acquisition: Reveal Acquires Logikcull and IPRO

Legal IT Professionals

Reveal, a global provider of a category-leading AI-powered eDiscovery platform, announced today it has acquired both Logikcull and IPRO, two other leading eDiscovery players. Together, the three companies offer the first end-to-end eDiscovery platform that addresses matters of all sizes and for all legal teams, from solo legal practitioners to the largest enterprise.

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Justia Lawyer Directory by the Numbers: Second Quarter 2023

Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

Justia’s mission is to make the law and legal resources free for all. For two decades, our team has dedicated itself to increasing access to the law for all people, while also helping lawyers connect with clients and accomplish their practice-growth goals. The Justia Lawyer Directory is a free platform supporting both of these objectives by streamlining the process by which consumers search for a lawyer while also helping lawyers increase their online visibility before millions of potential clie

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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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Guest post: Why effective AI is a core tool for creating a modern legal department 

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By Hugo Seymour In my previous article, we discussed how hidden risks in a contractual stack can lead to lost revenue and sleepless nights for in-house legal teams. We also … Guest post: Why effective AI is a core tool for creating a modern legal department Read More » The post Guest post: Why effective AI is a core tool for creating a modern legal department appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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How Generative AI Works (Part IV)

Above the Law - Technology

ChatGPT isn't the only game in town. The post How Generative AI Works (Part IV) appeared first on Above the Law.

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Deploying Cutting-Edge Legal AI: Travers Smith’s Cautious, But Open-source Approach. (TGIR Ep. 216)

3 Geeks and a Law Blog

In this episode of The Geek in Review, hosts Greg Lambert and Marlene Gebauer interview three guests from UK law firm Travers Smith about their work on AI: Chief Technology Officer Oliver Bethel , Director of Legal Technology Sean Curran , and AI Manager Sam Lansley. They discuss Travers Smith’s approach to testing and applying AI tools like generative models.

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? Trellis Recognized as a Summer Leader in #LegalTech Awards by Theorem LTS!

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The Theorem LTS evaluation panel has recognized Trellis as a Legal Research Leader in their Summer LegalTech Best Software Awards, together with some of the most recognized and trusted names in legal. Summer Quarter Awards are given after thorough review, scoring and analysis… Continue reading → The post ? Trellis Recognized as a Summer Leader in #LegalTech Awards by Theorem LTS!

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The New Way of Conducting Patent Research: Proven Strategies For Efficient Due Diligence

Speaker: Andrew Klein and Jennifer Vandenplas

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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Clio is the First Legal Practice Management Solution to be Recognized by All 50 State Bar Associations in the US

Legal IT Professionals

Clio , the leading legal technology company and developer of the world’s first comprehensive legal operating system, celebrates a significant milestone during its 15th anniversary, with recognition from all 50 state bar associations in the United States. This achievement underscores Clio’s commitment to ethical and professional standards and deep understanding of the legal industry and its regulations.

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Boost Your Law Firm’s Online Presence With the Power of Image Optimization

Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

If you are a lawyer, your future clients are certainly looking online for information about legal services. As such, having a well-designed and user-friendly website that performs well in search engine rankings is essential. However, when law firms begin optimizing their websites, they frequently overlook the importance of image optimization and its role in both online visibility and search engine rankings.

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Actionstep acquires Perth-based competitor FilePro to grow mid-market offering

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New Zealand-founded cloud practice management system vendor Actionstep has acquired Perth-based competitor FilePro, which provides case and document management, accounting and timekeeping to customers from sole practitioners to large law firms … Actionstep acquires Perth-based competitor FilePro to grow mid-market offering Read More » The post Actionstep acquires Perth-based competitor FilePro to grow mid-market offering appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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Don’t Write That Confidential Email In Public! AI Can Now Snag Keystroke Sounds With 95 Percent Accuracy

Above the Law - Technology

And don't type anything you don't want the world to know about while using Zoom either. The post Don’t Write That Confidential Email In Public! AI Can Now Snag Keystroke Sounds With 95 Percent Accuracy appeared first on Above the Law.

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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