NSLT
AUGUST 8, 2023
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.
Above the Law - Technology
AUGUST 10, 2023
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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Ward Blawg
AUGUST 5, 2023
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’.
Trellis.Law Blog
AUGUST 8, 2023
The Geek in Review podcast hosts Marlene Gebauer (Assistant Director Innovation, Mayer Brown) and Greg Lambert (Chief Knowledge Services Officer, Jackson Walker LLP) interviewed our Nicole Clark, CEO, about our new Law Firm Intelligence tool (LFI). ⚡ Tune In: [link] “This… Continue reading → The post Trellis’ Nicole Clark on Leveraging State Court Data for Competitive Advantage (TGIR Ep. 214) first appeared on Trellis.Law Blog.
3 Geeks and a Law Blog
AUGUST 7, 2023
The Geek in Review podcast hosts Marlene Gebauer and Greg Lambert interviewed Nicole Clark , CEO of Trellis , about their new Law Firm Intelligence tool (LFI). This tool allows law firms to analyze aggregated and normalized state trial court data to gain competitive intelligence across cases, practice areas, and performance. Collecting this unstructured data from county courts is very challenging, but provides valuable business insights.
Above the Law - Technology
AUGUST 9, 2023
Silicon Valley-based Gunderson Dettmer , an international law firm of more than 400 lawyers that represents many clients in the field of artificial intelligence, today launched an artificial intelligence application of its own making — an internal generative AI chat app called ChatGD. The launch appears to make Gunderson Dettmer the first U.S.-based firm to develop a proprietary internal tool using generative AI technology and possibly also the first firm anywhere to launch such a tool.
Pillsbury Law Internet and Technology blog
AUGUST 10, 2023
Whose content is it anyway? This is one of the questions that many hope will be answered by a federal court in Thaler v. Perlmutter. In June 2022, computer scientist Dr. Stephen Thaler sued the U.S. Copyright Office to redress the denial of his application to register copyright in his AI system’s visual output under the Office’s “Human Authorship Requirement.
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TechLaw Crossroads
AUGUST 8, 2023
One of my favorite legal tech Conferences is put on by the American Association of Law Librarians , better known as AALL. I attend every year and write about what I observe. My articles on previous shows can be found here , here , here and here. This year’s Show was July 15 through 18. Unfortunately, it was sandwiched in the middle of my lengthy travel schedule.
Above the Law - Technology
AUGUST 8, 2023
Beyond legal research, workflow automation is likely to be one of the areas of legal tech most impacted by generative AI. The post Elevating The Human Experience: How GAI Transforms Legal Workflow Automation appeared first on Above the Law.
Xakia
AUGUST 7, 2023
Nobody wants to time record, particularly if you work in an in-house corporate Legal Department. Much has been said about the merits (or otherwise) of time recording in law firms, but less has been written about how this does or does not work for in-house legal teams.
Attorney at Work
AUGUST 10, 2023
Susan Cohodes | To retire, or not? My vigorous debate with myself about leaving law practice. The post Retiring from Law Practice: Should I Stay or Should I Go? appeared first on Attorney at Work.
LawSites
AUGUST 10, 2023
A huge thanks to the folks at legal tech company Lawrina , which has just published its selections of the best legal tech blogs and resources by experts in the field , and given me triple honors: top blog, top podcast, and top influencer. According to the post, they compiled the list by asking opinion leaders and legal tech professionals to share their favorite resources.
Above the Law - Technology
AUGUST 9, 2023
As the American Association of Law Libraries wrapped up its annual conference in Boston last month, I checked out of my hotel and made my way through the Prudential Center shopping mall that connects the Hynes Convention Center to the various hotels that hosted the conference’s attendees. As I passed a food court, a woman wearing a conference badge stopped me and asked what I thought of the conference.
Rocket Matter
AUGUST 8, 2023
If you operate a solo or small legal practice, you know that your business model must account for the size of your firm. This can include positive considerations: Less overhead! More flexibility! But there are also less positive ones: Running a business yourself is a lot of work. One thing law firms of all sizes have in common? The need to run billing every month.
Attorney at Work
AUGUST 8, 2023
David Arato | It’s a good time to take stock of the current state of generative AI in law firm marketing. The post Generative AI for Law Firm Marketing: A Midyear Update appeared first on Attorney at Work.
Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog
AUGUST 10, 2023
This month marks the 25th anniversary of a spectacularly shrewd (or perhaps spectacularly lucky) investment. In August 1998, two Stanford University graduate students met with Sun Microsystems co-founder Andy Bechtolsheim at the home of a Stanford professor. After hearing about the company that the students planned to form, Bechtolsheim made out a $100,000 check on the spot.
Above the Law - Technology
AUGUST 11, 2023
'There’s a lot of chatter about this, but in the end, this isn’t particularly out of the ordinary or problematic.' The post If Twitter Had Competent Legal Staff, This Gag Order Over A Warrant On Trump’s Account Might Have Been Interesting, Instead… appeared first on Above the Law.
Lineal Services
AUGUST 11, 2023
A Guide for Law Firms: Optimizing Legal Outcomes with Advanced eDiscovery Techniques In the continuously changing world of law, being up to speed on the newest technology is not only useful but necessary. Law firms must wrangle an increasingly complex web of electronic data as the digital frontier grows. This guide provides information on cutting-edge eDiscovery methods, which have revolutionized contemporary legal practice.
LLRX
AUGUST 6, 2023
Privacy and cybersecurity issues impact every aspect of our lives – home, work, travel, education, finance, health and medical records – to name but a few. On a weekly basis Pete Weiss highlights articles and information that focus on the increasingly complex and wide ranging ways technology is used to compromise and diminish our privacy and online security, often without our situational awareness.
Eric Goldman
AUGUST 9, 2023
Another account termination case. The plaintiff shared “her religious conservative opinions” on LinkedIn. LinkedIn closed the account because she allegedly shared misleading COVID information. “Plaintiff claims that her beliefs against the COVID-19 vaccines are rooted in religion.” She also claims she suffered financial losses due to the LinkedIn account termination.
Above the Law - Technology
AUGUST 7, 2023
Human lawyers will always be crucial for ensuring contracts and licensing agreements related to AI systems and services are comprehensive, clear, and adhere to relevant laws and regulations. The post 7 Key Considerations For Lawyers Negotiating Contracts For AI Services appeared first on Above the Law.
NSLT
AUGUST 11, 2023
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.
Attorney at Work
AUGUST 7, 2023
Use Karen and David Skinner | Delegation is the key to unlocking the potential in your law firm business. The post Mastering Delegation in Legal Work: 7 Tips to Scale Your Practice appeared first on Attorney at Work.
Eric Goldman
AUGUST 11, 2023
Another 3k+ word post about the jurisprudential chaos in online contract formation law. You’ll notice that this post gets increasingly surly as the cumulative effect of the judicial inanity weighed on me. Two top-line takeaways you might get from this post: A two-click formation process avoids the risk of judges moving the goalposts about formation, and If you are amending your TOS, have an airtight plan for building a credible evidentiary record.
Above the Law - Technology
AUGUST 11, 2023
This week in AI news. The post AI Update: ChatGD, AI In Legal Ed., Meta Settles Algorithm Suit appeared first on Above the Law.
lennyesq
AUGUST 7, 2023
By Nicholas Williams and Thomas Tracy Felony charges were brought against five of the estimated 5,000 people involved in the chaos that erupted at Union Square on Friday when a social media influencer’s PlayStation giveaway turned into a riot in which cops were pelted with bottles and debris and out-of-control teens jumped and danced on cars, police said Saturday.
NSLT
AUGUST 7, 2023
The practice of law is undergoing a tectonic shift. Being a lawyer these days is as much about being a businessperson, project manager, salesperson—and yes tech expert—as it is about writing motions and negotiating contracts. This shift isn't leaving anyone untouched. We all see it, and we are all figuring out what it means for each of us.
Legal Tech Monitor
AUGUST 11, 2023
As lawyers, we live by deadlines and an important summer deadline is quickly approaching. Before panic sets in, take a deep breath. This is a positive deadline. Summer is not over yet, so you still have time to recharge and, dare I say, have some fun. While summer does not end until September 23, the days are already getting shorter. Who else noticed it this week?
Martindale-Avvo
AUGUST 11, 2023
Have you already caught a case of the Fridays this morning? Well, you’re in luck because Thank God It’s Legal Friday! Martindale-Avvo presents TGILF, our bi-weekly news flying around the legal community: Federal judge addresses a ‘burning’ legal question: does the phrase ‘attorney fee’ require an apostrophe and an ‘s’? A lawyer was punished for filing many disability lawsuits using uninformed plaintiffs ABA House urges that it’s unacceptable to refuse bar admission based solely on immigration st
lennyesq
AUGUST 7, 2023
By Craig McCarthy Drone tech is really taking off at the NYPD. The nation’s largest police department has spent tens of thousands of dollars on top-of-the-line tactical drones so far this year — and is exploring using the new technology to help cops answer 911 calls in the future, The Post has learned. City records show the NYPD recently put in orders for a number of new aerial bots from Brinc Inc., a Seattle-based company that boasts plans of one day creating drones that will “quickly and eff
Ikigai Law
AUGUST 11, 2023
“If you don’t see me in half a decade, just wait a little longer” – India’s data protection bill ( circa 2018 ) On 9 th August, the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023 was finally passed in the Parliament. We’ve waited for over half a decade, broken up with several versions of the bill – and several reports on the bill. Given average attention spans these days – not many things have been this relevant for this long – and rightfully so.
Legal Tech Monitor
AUGUST 11, 2023
Join us today live at 3 E.T. for our weekly Legaltech Week discussion of the top stories in legal tech and innovation. Today, we will be joined by guest panelist Julie Sobowale , freelance journalist, former director of communications for the Law Society of Saskatchewan, and now membership research consultant for LION (Local Independent Online News Publishers).
MatterSuite
AUGUST 10, 2023
In the dynamic realm of legal practice, personal injury lawyers find themselves navigating an ever-competitive landscape. The quest for justice is coupled with the need to stand out, especially when considering the staggering statistics surrounding personal injury cases. According to recent data, in the United States alone, there were approximately 39.5 million emergency department visits due to unintentional injuries.
lennyesq
AUGUST 6, 2023
Maria Godoy “Absolutely. I think it is safe to say that animals are beneficial to our mental and physical health,” says Nancy Gee, a professor of psychiatry and director of the Center for Human-Animal Interaction at Virginia Commonwealth University. Gee says evidence is accumulating that levels of the stress hormone cortisol drop in people after just 5 to 20 minutes spent interacting with dogs — even if it’s not their pet. “Also, we see increases in oxytocin , that feel-g
Inside Privacy
AUGUST 11, 2023
On August 4, 2023, the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC”) final rule on Cybersecurity Risk Management, Strategy, Governance, and Incident Disclosure was published in the Federal Register, confirming the dates on which these new requirements will enter into force. Covington has previously published a detailed summary of this rule, which imposes significant new disclosure requirements for publicly traded companies and, in certain instances, foreign private issuers.
Legal Tech Monitor
AUGUST 11, 2023
We speak to Dentons’ UKIME head of innovation Joe Cohen about the global law firm’s launch of its proprietary version of ChatGPT and what the roadmap looks like. Dentons at. Dentons’ UKIME innovation head says private ChatGPT fleetAI could be alternative to Copilot Read More » The post Dentons’ UKIME innovation head says private ChatGPT fleetAI could be alternative to Copilot appeared first on Legal IT Insider.
LawSites
AUGUST 11, 2023
Join us today live at 3 E.T. for our weekly Legaltech Week discussion of the top stories in legal tech and innovation. Today, we will be joined by guest panelist Julie Sobowale , freelance journalist, former director of communications for the Law Society of Saskatchewan, and now membership research consultant for LION (Local Independent Online News Publishers).
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