August, 2024

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Elon Musk Says Advertisers Are Doing The RICO If They Don’t Give Him Money

Above the Law - Technology

Free speech absolutist explains that 'free speech' means 'forcing everyone to give him money.' The post Elon Musk Says Advertisers Are Doing The RICO If They Don’t Give Him Money appeared first on Above the Law.

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AI and the Legal Profession – How can Paralegals prepare for a future with AI?

Ward Blawg

“AI AND THE LEGAL PROFESSION”, By Robin Ghurbhurun, Governing Board, NALP AI is impacting us all, and paralegals are no exception. Although it is difficult to predict exactly what the long-term impact will be there are a few areas that are clear already. Critically for any individual contemplating the use of AI they must develop […] The post AI and the Legal Profession – How can Paralegals prepare for a future with AI?

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Reinventing communications with AI: Transformation and opportunities in the legal sector

Global LegalTech Hub

Melany Di Polvere, Legal Design & UX/UI Development at Alfaro Abogados In today's digital age, artificial intelligence (AI) has evolved from a mere trend into an essential tool that is revolutionizing the way we work and live. Among the most noteworthy innovations is generative AI, a technology that, although still in development, is already transforming various industries, including the legal sector.

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Texas Supreme Court Preliminarily Approves Delivery of Legal Services by Licensed Paraprofessionals

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The Supreme Court of Texas this week gave preliminary approval to rules that would allow the delivery of legal services in certain circumstances by licensed legal paraprofessionals and licensed court-access assistants who are not lawyers.

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Harvey Launches New Version of GenAI Assistant

Artificial Lawyer

Legal genAI pioneer Harvey has released a revamped version of its core Assistant capability. The new version brings three major enhancements, they said: (1) specialized.

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Eleventh Circuit Gives the Slip to the Duct-Taped Banana Copyright Appeel–Morford v. Cattelan

Eric Goldman

You probably recall this case. A California artist, Morford, created a work called “Banana and Orange” where he duct-taped the fruits to the wall. An Italian artist, Cattelan, created a work, “Comedian,” involving just a banana duct-taped to the wall. Cattelan sold Comedian for $100k+ (seriously?) and Morford sued him for copyright infringement.

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Court To RFK Jr.: Fact-Checking Doesn’t Violate 1st Amendment Nor Does Section 230 Make Meta A State Actor

Above the Law - Technology

From the that's-not-how-any-of-this-works dept. The post Court To RFK Jr.: Fact-Checking Doesn’t Violate 1st Amendment Nor Does Section 230 Make Meta A State Actor appeared first on Above the Law.

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The July/August Orange Rag is out here!

Legal IT Insiders

Welcome to the July/August Orange Rag, which is a compendium of all of the significant legal tech stories from across the month but also specifically at ILTACON 24. We went […] The post The July/August Orange Rag is out here! appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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Gavel Launches Pre-Built Workflows for Document Automation, Starting with Three for California that Are Free to Use

LawSites

The document automation company Gavel has launched pre-built workflows — sets of automated forms for document generation that are tailored to specific practice areas and jurisdictions, and that are free for any lawyer to test without a Gavel subscription.

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Spellbook Launches Associate: ‘First Full-Fledged’ Legal AI Agent

Artificial Lawyer

Spellbook, a pioneer in legal genAI, has launched ‘the first full-fledged AI agent’ for legal work. The agentic capability, branded ‘Associate’, aims to eliminate drudgery.

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Ask Attorney Jennifer B.: Is my client’s custody case in jeopardy if they have a DUI?

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Summertime and the livin’ is easy. People are vacationing, the days are longer, and there is more time for having fun. With the relaxed vibe, people might be apt to drink alcohol a bit more. Even well-known celebrities are not immune to receiving DWIs and having their driving privileges revoked. And for those involved in custody litigation, the stakes are even higher – those who drink excessively or abuse drugs or medications may find that time with their children is severely restricted.

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Two Legal Media Veterans Launch Communications Consultancy

Above the Law - Technology

Two veterans of legal media have partnered to launch a communications firm to represent to represent legal and business clients in marketing, media relations, crisis management and more.

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Adapting Standardised Risk and Method Statement Templates to Your Industry

Ward Blawg

In today’s fast-paced business environment, the importance of safety and compliance cannot be overstated. One of the most effective ways to ensure that your projects meet these requirements is by using risk and method statement templates. These templates not only streamline the hazard identification and risk assessment process but also offer a standardised approach that […] The post Adapting Standardised Risk and Method Statement Templates to Your Industry first appeared on WardblawG.

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Spellbook launches Gen AI agent Associate for legal projects

Legal IT Insiders

Canadian-founded Gen AI contract review and drafting startup Spellbook has significantly expanded the capabilities of its product with the release today (22 August) of Spellbook Associate, which uses agent technology […] The post Spellbook launches Gen AI agent Associate for legal projects appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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Spellbook Launches Gen AI Agent that Can Plan and Execute Complex Transactional Workflows

LawSites

Spellbook, the company that introduced the first generative AI copilot for contract drafting and review in 2022, today launched what it says is the first AI agent for law, capable of planning and executing complex, multi-step workflows.

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California’s USC + Berkeley Offer Legal AI Courses

Artificial Lawyer

In additional evidence that parts of the academic world are catering for the growing field of legal AI, the Gould School of Law at the University of Southern California (USC) has introduced a certi…

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How To Reach Your Target Audience Effectively Through Online Advertising

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Reaching many people online won’t help your law firm generate quality leads and clients if they are the wrong people. For your online advertising to produce results, people who need your law firm’s services must see your message. Reaching your target audience ensures you’re not wasting your marketing budget on people who will never respond to your marketing message.

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It’s the Battle of the AI Legal Assistants, As LexisNexis Unveils Its New Protégé and Thomson Reuters Rolls Out CoCounsel 2.0

Above the Law - Technology

It’s not quite BattleBots, but competitors LexisNexis and Thomson Reuters both made significant announcements today involving the development of generative AI legal assistants within their products.

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AI and the Legal Profession – How can Paralegals prepare for a future with AI?

Ward Blawg

“AI AND THE LEGAL PROFESSION”, By Robin Ghurbhurun, Governing Board, NALP AI is impacting us all, and paralegals are no exception. Although it is difficult to predict exactly what the long-term impact will be there are a few areas that are clear already. Critically for any individual contemplating the use of AI they must develop […] The post AI and the Legal Profession – How can Paralegals prepare for a future with AI?

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Snoopy, Mario, Pikachu, and reproduction in generative AI

TechnoLlama

With the release of Grok 2, Twitter’s latest model, there has been a growing number of images depicting fictional characters as well as celebrities and public personalities on the social media platform, sometimes with hilarious results, and often quite disturbing.

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Remember that ABA Survey of Law Schools with AI Classes? This May Be A More Accurate List

LawSites

I recently wrote here about an American Bar Association survey of law schools that offer AI classes. The survey found that 55% of responding law schools offer such classes. A Reuters news story picked up on that and reported, “More than half of law schools now offer classes on AI.

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CC Partner Missing on Lynch Yacht + Co-Defendant Killed By Car

Artificial Lawyer

Sicily’s civil protection agency has now confirmed that along with Mike Lynch, the founder of legal AI pioneer, Luminance, Clifford Chance partner Chris Morvillo, who.

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Reading the Room: Mastering Social Awareness as a Lawyer

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Sharpening your social awareness skills will better equip you to forge meaningful connections, inspire trust and achieve favorable outcomes. The post Reading the Room: Mastering Social Awareness as a Lawyer appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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DC Judge Bars Missouri AG From Prosecuting Media Matters For Aggravated Making Elon Sad

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GTFOH The post DC Judge Bars Missouri AG From Prosecuting Media Matters For Aggravated Making Elon Sad appeared first on Above the Law.

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Legal Assistance for Car Accidents Involving Motorcycles: Everything You Need To Know

Ward Blawg

Being involved in a motorcycle accident with a car can be overwhelming and confusing, especially when it comes to sorting out the legal side of things. If you’ve been in this situation, having the right legal help on your side is really important. A seasoned motorcycle accident lawyer can guide you through the maze of […] The post Legal Assistance for Car Accidents Involving Motorcycles: Everything You Need To Know first appeared on WardblawG.

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How Lawyers Can Leverage Online Reviews for Client Acquisition

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Online reviews have become a cornerstone for many industries. For law firms, these reviews serve as a modern form of word-of-mouth, significantly influencing potential clients’ perceptions and decisions. Online reviews collectively contribute to a law firm’s reputation and credibility. Using the right strategies, your law firm can deftly leverage the good, the bad, and the ‘meh’ reviews to attract new clients.

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How It Works: A Demo of NeosAI, Integrating Generative AI Directly within the Neos Case Management Platform

LawSites

Assembly Software recently announced the launch of NeosAI, a set of generative AI-powered features integrated directly into the Neos case management platform, with the goal of transforming how legal professionals operate and streamlining their daily tasks.

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Thomson Reuters Launches ‘CoCounsel 2.0’ As Legal GenAI War Grows

Artificial Lawyer

Thomson Reuters has now fired off its latest salvo in the legal genAI war with the launch of CoCounsel 2.0, the new version of its genAI assistant. It will also tap Google’s Gemini LLM.

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A Guide to Law Firm Partnership Structures

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Navigating one’s law firm partnership structure isn’t just about achieving a rank. For many lawyers, attaining the status (and accompanying ownership, profit potential, and prestige) that comes with becoming a partner is a lifelong career goal. However, capturing that dream isn’t always an easy feat—especially with the variability of law firm partnership models today.

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Generative AI Embraces ‘It Depends’ — Aw, It Thinks It’s (Lawyer) People!

Above the Law - Technology

Maybe it's a stretch to consider lawyers as people, but you get the drift. The post Generative AI Embraces ‘It Depends’ — Aw, It Thinks It’s (Lawyer) People! appeared first on Above the Law.

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AI and the Legal Profession – How can Paralegals prepare for a future with AI?

Ward Blawg

“AI AND THE LEGAL PROFESSION”, By Robin Ghurbhurun, Governing Board, NALP AI is impacting us all, and paralegals are no exception. Although it is difficult to predict exactly what the long-term impact will be there are a few areas that are clear already. Critically for any individual contemplating the use of AI they must develop […] The post AI and the Legal Profession – How can Paralegals prepare for a future with AI?

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Essential Books for Lawyers at Every Stage of Their Career

Legal Talk Network

If you’re reading this blog, it’s likely because you’re either a legal professional with an empty bookshelf or you’re trying to come up with a gift idea for the lawyer in your life who’s impossible to buy for. In the fast-paced and ever-evolving world of law, books are one of the few things that can consistently bring smiles to people’s faces and allow readers to live a thousand lives.

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The State of Advertising for Legal: 2024

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Law firm advertising continues to evolve in 2024, with lawyers adopting new technology to promote its services. As new tech makes its mark, traditional methods of lawyer marketing still have an essential role to play. Here’s what’s going on in the current landscape of legal marketing and how you can make the most of it. Interactive websites One of the biggest trends for legal advertising has been around for some time: interactive websites.

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Harvey and Icertis Partner for CLM

Artificial Lawyer

Breaking News: Harvey has announced a partnership with Icertis, the CLM company. This partnership marks the first time Harvey’s domain-specific models will be available to.

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Lawyers Come Out on Top in Property Transactions Survey

Legal Practice Intelligence

Australians who bought and sold property in the last year have praised lawyers, with 86 per cent rating their experience with their solicitor or conveyancer as excellent or above average.

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From Data To Decisions: The Impact Of AI Modeling And Generative AI [Sponsored]

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Sign up today and join industry leaders and experts to explore how AI and GAI modeling are setting new standards in eDiscovery, driving innovation, and offering a competitive edge in legal practices. The post From Data To Decisions: The Impact Of AI Modeling And Generative AI appeared first on Above the Law.

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AI and the Legal Profession – How can Paralegals prepare for a future with AI?

Ward Blawg

“AI AND THE LEGAL PROFESSION”, By Robin Ghurbhurun, Governing Board, NALP AI is impacting us all, and paralegals are no exception. Although it is difficult to predict exactly what the long-term impact will be there are a few areas that are clear already. Critically for any individual contemplating the use of AI they must develop […] The post AI and the Legal Profession – How can Paralegals prepare for a future with AI?

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