July, 2024

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In First Ethics Ruling on Gen AI, ABA Says Lawyers Must Have Reasonable Understanding of the Technology, But Need Not Become Experts

Above the Law - Technology

In its first major pronouncement on the ethics of using generative AI in law practice, the American Bar Association has issued an opinion saying that lawyers need not become experts in the technology, but must have a reasonable understanding of the capabilities and limitations of the specific generative AI technology the lawyer might use.

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Clio Sets Legal Tech Funding Record with $900M Raise at $3B Valuation; LawNext Has Exclusive Podcast Interview with Founder Jack Newton

LawSites

The law practice management company Clio today announced a record-setting raise of $900 million, at a valuation of a whopping $3 billion, in an oversubscribed Series F investment round that the company says will accelerate its ability to continue to build and develop its multi-product platform and expand its market both to larger firms and […]

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China: A Court Recognizes Copyright Protection for Images Generated by Generative AI Tools

Global LegalTech Hub

Milagros Tallarico, Semi Sr. Associate at Alfaro Abogados Intellectual Property has become increasingly relevant in recent years, especially with the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its capabilities to create various types of works. In this regard, it is important to analyze how this reality is already impacting certain rights, such as image rights and copyright.

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How Attorneys Are Shoring Up Client Research for the Perfect Pitch

Trellis.Law Blog

The following is an except from our recent American Bar Association article: “Clients are ahead of us in using data,” begins Dave Walton, the chair of cyber solutions and data strategies at Cozen O’Connor in Philadelphia. Over the last decade, the… Continue reading → The post How Attorneys Are Shoring Up Client Research for the Perfect Pitch first appeared on Trellis.Law Blog.

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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 risks before they become problems.

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Generative AI for Smart Legal Professionals by John Tredennick & Dr. Webber Released – Second Edition (Free E-Book)

Ward Blawg

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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AI's Impact on Patent Law: Faster Searches, Smarter Analysis, Better Client Outcomes (Matthew Veale, PatSnap)

Technically Legal

A conversation with Matthew Veale , a European Patent Attorney and UPC Representative at PatSnap , an app that provides users with a comprehensive and user-friendly platform to conduct patent searches. Matthew discusses his experiences from work as an attorney in private practice and a stint at the UK Patent Office before joining PatSnap. Matthew will discuss: The future of AI in patent searches: How PatSnap's new AI component is transforming years of knowledge into a 10-second search.

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Recent Reports of Law Schools’ AI Adoption Have Been Greatly Exaggerated

LawSites

This recent Reuters story caught my attention: “More than half of law schools now offer classes on AI,” it said, citing a new survey conducted by the American Bar Association. Another story said the survey shows that “AI is rapidly making its way into law schools.

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Pablo Yannone joins the Communications and Alliances Team at GLTH

Global LegalTech Hub

Meet Pablo Yannone , an enthusiastic journalist who has quickly immersed himself in the legaltech world and is now a key player on our GLTH Team! Pablo, could you briefly tell us about your previous experience and how you came to GLTH? It has been six months since I was introduced to the legaltech world. I began as an inexperienced journalist with little knowledge of the topic but a lot of willingness to dive into it, learn new realities, and be able to communicate them to the audience.

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Should My Law Firm be on TikTok? 4 Questions to Ask Before Adopting Any Social Media Platform

Attorney at Work

Marin McCall | Four questions to ask before launching a social media account for your legal practice. The post Should My Law Firm be on TikTok? 4 Questions to Ask Before Adopting Any Social Media Platform appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Why Qualifications (including the LLB Law Degree) are Still Worth the Time and Money

Ward Blawg

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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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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Unlocking History: How a Small Group of Researchers Dominates the Declassification Appeals Process

LLRX

Attorney and FOIA expert Michael Ravnitzky shines a spotlight on people, process and procedural challenges with his illuminating article. A small core group of researchers and historians have filed most of the declassification appeals being reviewed by the responsible appellate body. While these individuals are working diligently to facilitate public access to long-classified records that shed light on our nation’s history, their efforts also highlight weaknesses in the declassification framewor

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Justice Alito’s Views On Social Media And The First Amendment Seem To Shift Depending On Who He Wants To Win

Above the Law - Technology

From the which-way-the-wind-blows dept. The post Justice Alito’s Views On Social Media And The First Amendment Seem To Shift Depending On Who He Wants To Win appeared first on Above the Law.

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From Tinder to Legal AI – LegalFly Bags €15m

Artificial Lawyer

Swipe right for contract approval…? A team previously with Tinder has raised €15m in a Series A round for their genAI-based contract review and drafting.

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Statement on the Supreme Court’s Ruling in Moody v. NetChoice

Eric Goldman

A couple of years ago, Florida and Texas passed “social media censorship” laws. The laws were not subtle–the bill titles literally told the world that the legislatures were censoring social media. From a drafting standpoint, the laws were a mess. They packed dozens of undertheorized policy ideas into poorly drafted omnibus bills that never represented a serious attempt at policy-making.

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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

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Will Your Paralyzing Fear of Zoom Ruin Your Life?

Attorney at Work

Fear of Zoom can leave you frozen like your Wi-Fi dropped out. But you can conquer Zoom anxiety with these five tips. The post Will Your Paralyzing Fear of Zoom Ruin Your Life? appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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How to Answer Legal Exam/Assignment Questions – A Guide for Law Students

Ward Blawg

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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How It Works: A Demo of Henchman, Generative AI-Driven Contract Drafting and Negotiation within Word

LawSites

You have been hearing about it in the news, now see how it works. Last month, Henchman, a generative AI-driven platform that promises to deliver “the fastest contract drafting experience ever made,” announced that it was to be acquired by LexisNexis Legal & Professional. Just this week, LexisNexis said it had closed the deal.

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The 25 Largest Legal Tech Investments of All Time

Above the Law - Technology

In reporting yesterday on the record-setting $900 million investment in law practice management company Clio, I included a list of the 10 largest previous investments in legal tech. It did not take long for me to learn that the list was incomplete. So I set about trying to come up with a more accurate list.

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Trial Prep: What Attorneys Really Want (And How to Deliver It)

Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor

Get ready to uncover what attorneys really need from you when it comes to trial prep in this new webinar! Attorney and law professor, Joe Stephens, J.D., will share proven techniques for anticipating attorney needs, organizing critical documents, and transforming complex information into compelling case presentations. Key Learning Objectives: Organization That Makes Sense 🎯 Learn how to structure and organize case materials in ways that align with how attorneys actually work and think.

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Wolters Kluwer’s Human Solution to GenAI Inaccuracy

Artificial Lawyer

Wolters Kluwer in Australia has a novel solution to genAI hallucinations and errors: don’t entirely trust it on its own. Instead, the company is providing.

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Major Windows outage takes organisations globally offline

Legal IT Insiders

A global Microsoft Windows outage is impacting banks, law firms, airports and media organisations, with Windows laptops and PCs showing a blue screen, as early reports suggest that a Crowdstrike […] The post Major Windows outage takes organisations globally offline appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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5 Ways to Make the Practice of Law More Zen

Attorney at Work

Jamie Spannhake | Integrate Zen into your daily routine to enhance your sense of calm and contentedness. The post 5 Ways to Make the Practice of Law More Zen appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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How Product Liability Attorneys Can Maximize Your Compensation

Ward Blawg

Product liability attorneys play a crucial role in securing the compensation you deserve. Imagine this: you’ve just purchased a new kitchen appliance, and after a week of use, it malfunctions and causes a fire. Not only are you dealing with property damage, but you’ve also sustained injuries. This is where product liability attorneys step in […] The post How Product Liability Attorneys Can Maximize Your Compensation first appeared on WardblawG.

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Deposition Prep Like a Pro: Insights from a Paralegal's Playbook

Speaker: Kaitlyn "The Persnickety Paralegal" Story

Deposition preparation is a critical aspect of a paralegal's role, requiring meticulous attention to detail and proactive management of the case timeline. In this session, participants will explore how effective deposition preparation not only contributes to the success of the legal team but also helps maintain a balanced workflow, minimizing last-minute crises.

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Google Can Terminate Account Based on CSAM Allegations–Baker v. Google

Eric Goldman

The scenario: Google thought that a user uploaded CSAM and terminated her account. The user disagreed, appealed, and got nowhere. The user took the matter to court (pro se), where the lawsuit failed: Contract Breach. “Plaintiff does not allege any facts indicating that Defendant was contractually prohibited from removing her Google account.” Fraud. “Plaintiff offers nothing to support the elements of fraud.” Constitutional Violations. “Defendant Google is a private

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Elon Loses His Favorite Law Firm In Data Scraping Case Because They Played Both Sides

Above the Law - Technology

From the least-shocking-news-of-the-day dept. The post Elon Loses His Favorite Law Firm In Data Scraping Case Because They Played Both Sides appeared first on Above the Law.

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Meridian AI – Client Listening Will Never Be The Same Again

Artificial Lawyer

Meridian AI is a genAI system that rapidly turns ‘client listening’ interviews into highly organised and searchable text to provide actionable intelligence. It’s a huge.

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The problem with academic publishing

TechnoLlama

My social media timeline has started filling up with angry reactions to the news that several academic publishers have been licensing academic works to AI companies for training purposes without having consulted the authors of those works.

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Visibility Into the Strategy & Supporting Documents of Major US Law Firms

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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How Blogging Can Get Law Firms More Clients

Attorney at Work

David Arato | Blogging can connect your firm with potential clients who are seeking legal representation or advice online. The post How Blogging Can Get Law Firms More Clients appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Choosing the Right Car Accident Attorney: What Every Driver Needs to Know

Ward Blawg

Finding yourself in a car accident can be a harrowing experience. In the midst of dealing with injuries, insurance claims, and repairs, the last thing you want is to struggle with finding the right car accident attorney. However, securing a skilled attorney is crucial to ensure you get the compensation you deserve. A good car […] The post Choosing the Right Car Accident Attorney: What Every Driver Needs to Know first appeared on WardblawG.

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AI In Finance and Banking – July 15, 2024

LLRX

This semi-monthly column by Sabrina I. Pacifici highlights news, government documents, NGO/IGO papers, papers by economists, speeches, and industry white papers on the subject of AI’s fast paced impact on the banking and finance sectors. The chronological links provided are to the primary sources, and as available, indicate links to alternate free versions.

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Blue Screens Of Death, Mass Tech Outages Plague New York Court System

Above the Law - Technology

Nothing will make court employees crave the weekend more than a major tech disruption on a Friday. The post Blue Screens Of Death, Mass Tech Outages Plague New York Court System appeared first on Above the Law.

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Stay On Top of Newly Filed State & Federal Litigation: Curated Just for You!

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.