Kevin O'Keefe
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
A powerful message on ChatGPT and AI from Australia’s leading law firms and lawyers. Law firms should be embracing ChatGPT, not fearing it as a threat. ChatGPT is an opportunity, so much so that law firms may even have the obligation to use GPT to best serve their clients. The Australian Financial Review ’s Michael Pelly talked to leaders in some of Australia’s major firms, all bullish on GPT.
3 Geeks and a Law Blog
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
This week we have Damien Riehl , VP, Litigation Workflow and Analytics Content at FastCase, and one of the drivers behind SALI (Standards Advancement for for the Legal Industry.) Damien is definitely a “big thinker” when it comes to the benefits of creating and using standards for the legal industry. SALI is a system of tagging legal information to allow for better filtering and analysis.
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The Legal Tech Blog
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
Attorney Daniel J. Siegel, the founder of the Law Offices of Daniel J. Siegel, LLC and of Integrated Technology Services, LLC , is a member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association Task Force investigating the creation of a statewide electronic filing and retrieval system. In that role, Dan co-chairs a subcommittee that focuses on the technology necessary to create a unified system. … Read the rest The post Attorney & Tech Guru Daniel J.
Eric Goldman
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
I’m going to crank this blog post out before I get swamped with press requests. My takeaways: I did not hear 5 votes in favor of the plaintiffs’ position. Indeed, the justices didn’t really engage with the plaintiffs’ core arguments much after their initial dismantling, which I take as a sign of their lack of persuasiveness. For that reason, I have a little optimism that Google will win the votes– much more so than yesterday.
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!
Attorney at Work
FEBRUARY 17, 2023
Jamie Spannhake | Developing a sense of compassion — or at least neutrality — can make relationships better. It can also improve outcomes. The post 5 Ways to Cultivate Compassion appeared first on Attorney at Work.
TechnoLlama
FEBRUARY 26, 2023
I have now uploaded my latest article on copyright and artificial intelligence to SSRN, and I’m looking for constructive feedback (the article can be found here).
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3 Geeks and a Law Blog
FEBRUARY 22, 2023
The promise of AI has been around for decades, but it is the last three months that has finally caused an awakening so forceful, that even the legal industry understands it needs to be ready for the upcoming Age of AI. This week’s guest has worked toward that goal of integrating AI and other technologies into the practice of law for more than forty years.
LawSites
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
Kathryn Tewson was a little-known paralegal when, on Jan. 24, she was suddenly thrust into the spotlight. That day, she published a scathing series of tweets recounting her investigation of DoNotPay , the company that describes itself as “the world’s first robot lawyer.” She concluded that the company’s supposed AI-driven products were little more than smoke and mirrors and that its representations about its products constituted consumer fraud.
Eric Goldman
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
I’ve repeatedly expressed my opposition to the California Age-Appropriate Design Code (AADC), and now I’ve put my opposition into more formal terms for a judge. With the pro bono assistance of Jenner & Block, I filed an amicus brief in support of NetChoice’s motion to a preliminary injunction against the AADC. You can read my amicus brief here.
Attorney at Work
FEBRUARY 22, 2023
Tom Lambotte | Law firm data breaches are not so much an "if" as a "when" event, so prepare accordingly. The post Preparing Your Law Firm for a Data Breach appeared first on Attorney at Work.
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OpenText
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
With the proliferation of electronic data, the vast majority of business communication is now in electronic format. It is not surprising that the use cases for eDiscovery technology have expanded beyond the typical litigation review for production use cases. In the eDiscovery Today 2023 State of the Industry Report, survey respondents reported that the expanded … The post Sometimes in eDiscovery more is better appeared first on OpenText Blogs.
Kevin O'Keefe
FEBRUARY 10, 2023
It’s been no overnight success for OpenAI’s ChatGPT. I get that many of you say there’s been no success, at all. Will Douglas Heaven , a senior editor for AI at MIT Technology Review has an informational (if your science skills are sharper than mine) and entertaining read about where ChatGPT came from. ChatGPT’s foundation goes back to the 80’s and 90’s with the development of certain language models required for a neural network (software inspired by the way neurons in animal brains signal one
LLRX
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
The premise of this article by COO and legal technologist Kenneth Jones is that individual capabilities and excellence (either legal or technical) standing alone are not enough to ensure long-term, sustainable success. No superstar technologist or lawyer is equipped to do it all, as there are too many specialties and functional roles which need to be filled.
LawSites
FEBRUARY 17, 2023
Yesterday, Allen & Overy , one of the world’s largest law firms, announced that it had integrated the legal artificial intelligence product Harvey into its global practice, where it will by used by more than 3,500 lawyers across 43 offices operating in multiple languages. I wrote about Harvey in November , when the previously stealth startup emerged with news that it had raised $5 million in funding led by the startup fund of OpenAI, the company that is the developer of the GPT AI tech
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Law Technology Today
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
If you are in legal tech, change is constant. This means staying on top of emerging trends (yes, even beyond the latest ChatGPT craze) is vital — not because you need to sign up for every new, shiny thing, but because you want to harness the advantages technology creates and prepare your organization for the future. That’s why tech-savvy practitioners will soon be heading to the ABA TECHSHOW ( see everything NetDocuments has planned ).
Attorney at Work
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
Josh Blandi | Best practices for working with MSPs to build out your firm's API integrations. The post Best Practices: Engaging Managed Services Providers to Build Your Firm’s Legal Data API Integrations appeared first on Attorney at Work.
CaseFox
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
In 2021, the legal tech market generated revenues of $27.6 billion USD worldwide, with the market forecast to grow at a CAGR of over 4% by 2027. In that year, revenues are set to reach 35.6 billion USD. In recent years, law firms turned to private legal cloud technology for enhanced safety and security. With the rise of cyber threats and the growing importance of data privacy, private legal cloud solutions offer a range of benefits to law firms looking to protect their sensitive information.
Kevin O'Keefe
FEBRUARY 6, 2023
The world changes and we have a choice, writes marketer and author, Seth Godin. Fight hard to keep it the way it was. Notice what happened and then decide to do something with that insight. I’d add a third. Take advavanatge of the changes to develop solutions and companies serving people. Godin was referring to AOL’s paying royalties to content providers.
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LLRX
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
Attorney and legal technologist Nicole Black cautions user that ChatGPT is a great start, but that’s all it is. No matter what you’re using ChatGPT for, whether for personal or professional reasons, you’ll need to have a full understanding of the topic at hand and thoroughly review, edit, and supplement the draft language it provides you.
Eric Goldman
FEBRUARY 20, 2023
Tomorrow, the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in the Gonzalez v. Google case. I am NOT looking forward to this at all. First, I expect the arguments will go poorly for free speech and the Internet’s status quo. It’ll be a first-hand seat to watch the Internet die. Second, coverage of the oral arguments will be overwhelmed by the misguided and erroneous bloviating by so-called experts (such as the “national security experts”) who are new to Section 230 and don’
LawSites
FEBRUARY 22, 2023
The law firm Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld has lost its bid to dismiss four of five counterclaims filed by the legal technology company Xcential Legislative Technologies in a lawsuit over ownership rights to legislation-drafting software that each side says was its idea. As I reported here in November , Akin Gump sued Xcential in the District of Columbia Superior Court for misappropriation of trade secrets, breach of contract, and other causes of action, alleging in its complaint that Xcen
Attorney at Work
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
Roy Ginsburg | If you want your best clients to stay when your baby boomer lawyers leave, succession planning is the most effective insurance policy. The post Working for the Jerk Partner as a Young Associate appeared first on Attorney at Work.
Hanzo Blog
FEBRUARY 22, 2023
In ediscovery, most of the information collected during litigation involves email and other communication data (e.g. Slack and MS Teams). But the growing use of SaaS applications adds an additional element to the blanket term “collaboration data.” These applications encompass many uses, including project management, ticketing services, content management, sales data, and more.
Kevin O'Keefe
FEBRUARY 2, 2023
Grace Kay of the Business Insider reports that Bill Gates, in speaking with Forbes, said AI chatbots such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT will become “every bit as important” as PCs or the internet. “AI is going to be debated as the hottest topic of 2023,” Gates told Forbes. “And you know what? That’s appropriate.” For those who don’t recall, it was Gates and his Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen who, a few decades ago, darn near achieved their goal of putting a personal computer (PC) on everyone’s desk in
Lawyerist
FEBRUARY 20, 2023
The Small Firm Roadmap Revisited is now on sale in paperback and e-book. Written by Lawyerist CEO Stephanie Everett and co-founder Aaron Street, this second edition of the 2019 bestseller, The Small Firm Ro admap , explores new and updated concepts crucial to modern small law firms in a post-COVID-19 pandemic world and beyond. A Necessary Revisit Readers of Roadmap will remember the authors predicting a surge in remote work and the need for digital fluency.
Dennis Kennedy
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
I’ve decided that I want as many people as possible to read my book, Successful Innovation Outcomes in Law: A Practical Guide for Law Firms, Law Departments and Other Legal Organizations , so I’m now making it available as a FREE PDF download – Successful Innovation Outcomes in Law – 2023 PDF Version. If you like the book and PDF is not the best format for you (or you want to support the author), you can still buy the book in paperback and Kindle formats on Amazon.
LawSites
FEBRUARY 24, 2023
For many law firms, live chat is a critical link in converting prospective clients to actual clients. While few firms have the capacity to manage live chat themselves, there are a number of companies that provide this service for law firms. Of course, that begs the question, How do you choose? What should a law firm look for in a live chat provider and how should a firm evaluate which company is right for its needs?
Attorney at Work
FEBRUARY 15, 2023
Wendy Merrill | Lawyers who struggle with organization and focus may be dealing with EFD. The post Are You Dealing With Executive Functioning Disorder? appeared first on Attorney at Work.
CaseFox
FEBRUARY 24, 2023
Over the years, technology has impacted every business around the globe. Success rate of any business revolves around technology and automation. It’s practically impossible to operate all operations in-house while delivering a high-end, client-centric experience. Instead, for many small businesses which do not exempt solo practitioners and small law firms.
Rocket Matter
FEBRUARY 24, 2023
Poor cash flow is a problem that no law firm wants to have. But while it’s tempting to want a quick solution to the problem, it’s important to look at the source of the problem. There are numerous reasons for poor cash flow: excessive overhead, inaccurate financial forecasting, and seasonal fluctuations, to name a few. The leading cause, though? Late payments—which are often a result of a difficult or inconvenient payment process.
Hanzo Blog
FEBRUARY 15, 2023
In the 2022 Collaboration Data Benchmarking Report , just over a third (38%) of organizations said that they could not live without collaboration tools, while another 35% said that some of their teams could not live without collaboration tools. When asked how important collaboration tools will be 12 months down the road, 16% of organizations said they wouldn’t be able to live without them, while 37% said they will become more dependent on them.
Artificial Lawyer
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
This week’s profile showcasing the speakers at the Legal Innovators California Conference this June 7 & 8 in San Francisco is with David Wang, Chief Innovation Officer at.
LawSites
FEBRUARY 17, 2023
Here’s a possible win-win: Share your legal tech knowledge or experiences with the legal community and possibly win a gift card for doing so. Two weeks ago, we announced a unique campaign to encourage writers to contribute to the resources library of the LawNext Legal Technology Directory. Contribute an article during February and put yourself in the running to earn a gift card.
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