Above the Law - Technology

JUNE 11, 2024

The recent announcements on Palantir’s Maven Smart System and other strategic tools are just the start, CDAO Radha Plumb told Breaking Defense, with announcements on tactical and business systems coming by fall. The post New Pentagon AI & Data Chief Plans Big Initiatives For Fall, From Back Office To Battlefield (EXCLUSIVE) appeared first on Above the Law.

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Ward Blawg

JUNE 22, 2024

By Malcolm Trotter, global education and training professional In the pursuit of career ambitions, investing in oneself and securing credible qualifications can pave the way for future growth and prosperity. For example, obtaining an LLB in the United Kingdom continues to be a goal for a significant number of individuals seeking a legal career. Pursuing […] The post Why Qualifications (including the LLB Law Degree) are Still Worth the Time and Money first appeared on WardblawG.

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Artificial Lawyer

JUNE 16, 2024

Generative AI is without doubt the most powerful technology to be applied to the legal sector since the arrival of digital tools, yet it has a serious challenge: accuracy.

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LawSites

JUNE 25, 2024

If you are a lawyer whose practice involves regularly working with PDF forms, such as those from courts and government agencies, a new generative AI feature from document automation company Gavel could help save you time.

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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!

Trellis.Law Blog

JUNE 28, 2024

Trellis was welcomed recently as a guest on the popular Legal Funding Journal Podcast. During the interview, Trellis shared how it allows Litigation Funders to conduct due diligence, identify opportunities and set alerting across the United States state trial court… Continue reading → The post Legal Funding Journal Interviews Trellis on Show first appeared on Trellis.Law Blog.

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Global LegalTech Hub

JUNE 27, 2024

By Laura Urquizu , President of GLTH Four years ago, on February 19, 2020 , the Global Legaltech Hub (GLTH) was born with a clear and shared vision: to connect the global legal ecosystem, bringing together professionals, startups, companies, corporations, and academic institutions to tackle the future of the legal industry driven by technological innovation.

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Ward Blawg

JUNE 22, 2024

Received an email recently from John Tredennick, CEO & Founder of Merlin Search Technologies, Inc and thought I’d share with readers, with kind permission, as it includes his free e-book, co-authored with Dr. Webber, on Gen AI for legal professionals. Hope you find this useful in respect of AI for law firms:- “After several requests, Dr. […] The post Generative AI for Smart Legal Professionals by John Tredennick & Dr.

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Artificial Lawyer

JUNE 30, 2024

Imagine buying a car from a vendor for which there are no standards, nor benchmarks for measuring and understanding: its safety features, its speed, its.

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JUNE 4, 2024

Last week, I reported here that researchers at Stanford University planned to augment a study they released of generative AI legal research tools from LexisNexis and Thomson Reuters, in which it found that they deliver hallucinated results more often than the companies say in their marketing of the products.

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Trellis.Law Blog

JUNE 21, 2024

From the American Bar Association’s site: “One of the American Bar Association’s core values is a commitment to diversity, which the Law Practice Division aims to reinforce in the legal tech sector. From tech founders and CEOs to small business owners,… Continue reading → The post 2024 ABA Women of Legal Tech Highlights Trellis CEO Nicole Clark first appeared on Trellis.Law Blog.

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Global LegalTech Hub

JUNE 17, 2024

Beatriz Hernández, Blanca Rodríguez y Nacho Escobar, Líderes del área People & Culture del GLTH. Uno de los cambios más significativos que se está produciendo en el sector legal es la incorporación de nuevos roles dentro de los despachos y el impulso y profesionalización de las áreas de gestión tradicionales (finanzas, rrhh, marketing y comunicación, gestión del conocimiento, etc).

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Above the Law - Technology

JUNE 5, 2024

Eleventh Circuit judge explains why he used generative AI to develop his reasoning in a recent case. The post Federal Judge Uses ChatGPT To Make His Decision And It Makes More Sense Than You’d Think appeared first on Above the Law.

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Ward Blawg

JUNE 16, 2024

While our mission is to be one of the world’s leading resources on law, digital and legal technology, helping the best law firms and lawyers share the greatest amount of useful legal advice and insights online, we started by sharing useful tips for law students on their path to a legal career. Indeed “How to […] The post How to Answer Legal Exam/Assignment Questions – A Guide for Law Students first appeared on WardblawG.

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Eric Goldman

JUNE 8, 2024

This case hit my alerts because of its discussion about keyword advertising, but first, I have to digest how the court got there. Tamales, but not Texas Tamales [Reminder: per Wikipedia , a tamale “is a traditional Mesoamerican dish made of masa, a dough made from nixtamalized corn, which is steamed in a corn husk or banana leaves” and then stuffed with a wide range of fillings.

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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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LawSites

JUNE 18, 2024

Every lawyer in Texas is now eligible for free access to trust accounting and billing software, thanks to an exclusive partnership announced today between the State Bar of Texas and the law practice management company Smokeball.

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Trellis.Law Blog

JUNE 14, 2024

Join Judge Rangel and Trellis Founder and CEO Nicole Clark on the Beyond the Gavel Podcast as they discuss the revolutionary legal intelligence employed by Trellis and why it differs from traditional legal databases like Westlaw and LexisNexis. Listen in… Continue reading → The post Judge Rangel Quizzes Trellis CEO on What Makes Trellis Unique on Podcast first appeared on Trellis.Law Blog.

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Artificial Lawyer

JUNE 18, 2024

DeepJudge, a legal AI startup founded by AI researchers and former Google search engineers, and focused on leveraging law firm and inhouse internal knowledge, has.

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Above the Law - Technology

JUNE 19, 2024

On Friday, I spoke to a group of trial lawyers on the use of generative AI in litigation. Many in the room were that increasingly rare breed of lawyer who actually go into court and try cases.

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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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Ward Blawg

JUNE 8, 2024

By Amanda Hamilton, Patron of the National Association of Licensed Paralegals (NALP) Paralegals play a vital role in law firms, providing essential support to solicitors and barristers. Their responsibilities may include legal research, drafting documents, client communication, and assisting with case preparation. And working as a paralegal is often a useful stepping stone to becoming […] The post Is the Goal of Becoming a Solicitor the Exclusive Focus for Paralegals?

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Attorney at Work

JUNE 5, 2024

Intake is most important process in your law firm. Here are three top tips for improving it. The post Law Firm Intake: Save Time and Convert More Clients With These 3 Tips appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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TechnoLlama

JUNE 22, 2024

It’s been an interesting couple of years here in Llama Towers. While AI has long been a subject of interest to this blog, it’s undeniable that the subject has exploded recently due to the growing number of generative AI tools made available to the wider public.

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Trellis.Law Blog

JUNE 6, 2024

The following piece was published by the National Employment Lawyers Association New York Chapter to their site on June 6, 2024. I am Nicole Clark, CEO and co-founder of Trellis, and want to give you an example of how artificial… Continue reading → The post Chutes and Ladders: How to Navigate Labor Law with Artificial Intelligence in New York first appeared on Trellis.Law Blog.

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Artificial Lawyer

JUNE 23, 2024

By Anonymous. Lawyers make mistakes. That’s why they take out professional liability insurance. This raises the question in the wake of the Stanford University study.

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Above the Law - Technology

JUNE 4, 2024

Last September, two litigation-focused Canadian legal technology companies, CiteRight and Jurisage, announced their merger, with the promise of combining CiteRight’s litigation drafting program with Jurisage’s AI technology to create an integrated legal research and drafting solution.

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Ward Blawg

JUNE 7, 2024

(U.S. employment law and generally) Failing to comply with employment laws and regulations can expose your business to costly penalties, lawsuits, and reputational damage. Navigating the complex landscape of labor laws can be daunting, but it’s crucial to prioritize employee rights and protections from the outset. By understanding and adhering to these legal obligations, you […] The post Business Owners’ Legal Responsibilities For Employees first appeared on WardblawG.

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Attorney at Work

JUNE 4, 2024

Jay Harrington | Initiating client conversations positions you as a trusted advisor who is the “first phone call” when new legal needs arise. The post Client Conversations: You’re Not Bugging Your Clients If You’re Providing Value appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Legal Talk Network

JUNE 27, 2024

Most individuals attend law school with the intention of pursuing a career in Big Law or a traditional legal role, not exploring alternative career paths or unlikely legal positions. However, whether you have recently graduated from law school or are considering a second career opportunity, there are many unique legal options available today. Understanding these different roles can help you make well-informed decisions about your future, opening up new and exciting opportunities outside the trad

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Martindale-Avvo

JUNE 27, 2024

Summer has arrived, and before we blink it will be over. Summer is the time when kids are off from school, the weather is nice, and it is an ideal time for everyone to travel. It’s almost as if it moves quicker than any other season, so it is incumbent upon us to savor every moment. As a family lawyer, summer can also be a busy time. After we get past negotiating summer schedules and dealing with payment of sleepaway camp, we’re onto negotiating school choice for the fall, all along with the usu

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Artificial Lawyer

JUNE 12, 2024

Ahead of the launch of LexisNexis’ major release of Lexis+ AI in the UK, Artificial Lawyer spoke in-depth to Jeff Pfeifer, CPO for North America and the UK, about the recent Henchman acquisition, w…

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Above the Law - Technology

JUNE 13, 2024

Raghu Ramanathan, who in February was named president of the Legal Professionals segment within Thomson Reuters, overseeing all its products for the legal profession, believes there should be open benchmarking on legal AI products, he told me during an interview earlier this week.

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Xakia

JUNE 30, 2024

Agreeing commercial, legal and risk positions in a contract can be lengthy and complex. But once the contract is agreed, signed and stored safely in your contract repository, the contract work is - in many ways - just beginning.

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Attorney at Work

JUNE 26, 2024

Susan Cohodes | I am ready to be friends with my new role as less than a full-time lawyer. The post The Most Important Thing About Being a Less-Than-Full-Time Lawyer appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Eric Goldman

JUNE 20, 2024

This case involves the following photo posted to the “ @brave_johnson ” Instagram account, which self-describes as the account of a 7-year old and lists 2 URLs for talent agencies: [Note: normally I would think carefully about posting photos of children, but this photo was posted to the public Instagram account depicting someone who claims to be a model and actor.

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