Sat.Nov 04, 2023 - Fri.Nov 10, 2023

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Don’t Believe the Hype? A More Practical View of Using AI in Legal (Stephen Embry – TechLaw Crossroads)

Technically Legal

This episode is conversation with attorney and legal tech aficionado Stephen Embry. He is also the man behind the TechLaw Crossroads blog which is a great resource for practical and real world insight about legal tech and how technology is impacting the practice of law. Stephen discusses his journey from practicing law to becoming a technology advisor for legal professionals and firms.

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Down to the Wire: Deadline for Applications is Friday, Nov. 10, for ABA TECHSHOW Startup Alley

Above the Law - Technology

Legal tech startups: Don’t miss out! Friday is the deadline to apply for a spot in the Startup Alley competition at the American Bar Association’s TECHSHOW 2024 , which takes place in Chicago Feb. 14-17, 2024. Out of all the entries received, 15 startups will be selected to participate in a live pitch competition that will be the opening event of this year’s TECHSHOW.

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Can ChatGPT and LexBlog’s Lou AI Mimic a Legal Bloggers Style and Tone?

Kevin O'Keefe

Could GPT and Lou, the AI powered publishing assistant on the LexBlog, Inc. platform, assist a law blogger by drafting summaries, blog posts and social media in the tone and style of the blogger? I’ve run across AI news coverage discussing the issue of somome asking GPT to write a paper – maybe even an entire book – in the style and tone of a particular writer.

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Inside the Case: Sam Bankman-Fried Found Guilty of Fraud

Trellis.Law Blog

On November 2, 2023, a 12-jury panel convicted Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder and former CEO of cryptocurrency exchange FTX, of seven criminal fraud counts related to his role and connection to the collapse of FTX. Bankman-Fried, commonly called SBF, is… Continue reading → The post Inside the Case: Sam Bankman-Fried Found Guilty of Fraud first appeared on Trellis.Law Blog.

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Memorial Services Scheduled for Monica Bay in Both California and New York

LawSites

Following the recent death of Monica Bay , longtime editor-in-chief of Law Technology News and an icon in the legal tech community, many have asked me about memorial services. I can now report that two services have been scheduled, one in San Mateo, Calif., and one in Manhattan. Here are details: San Mateo: Thursday, Nov. 30, 11:30 a.m., at the Hilton Garden Inn, 2000 Bridgepointe Circle.

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73 Percent Of Lawyers Expect To Be Using Generative AI Next Year… But To Do What Exactly?

Above the Law - Technology

Survey says AI is rolling into the profession sooner rather than later. The post 73 Percent Of Lawyers Expect To Be Using Generative AI Next Year… But To Do What Exactly? appeared first on Above the Law.

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Meet LOU, LexBlog’s AI Powered Publishing Assistant: Webinar on Thursday

Kevin O'Keefe

Meet LOU, your AI powered publishing assistant for lawyers and legal marketing professionals, this Thursday, November 9 at 11 AM PT. Running on the LexBlog, Inc. blogging and publishing platform, LOU amplifies the passion, care and expertise of blogging lawyers while advancing secondary law and making legal information more accessible. LexBlog’s Product Director, Colin O’Keefe will share how an AI powered publishing assistant like LOU can help lawyers and law firms in the following, among other,

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Five Challenges Shaping the New Legal Paradigm

LawSites

Technological advancements are reshaping industries and creating new ways of working, from the rise of the cloud to 5G and the mass adoption of large-language models and AI. But law firms, typically known to be slow to change and risk averse, are grappling with their own challenges alongside these advancements—paper-based documentation and fax machines are no longer tenable.

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Is the Future Already Here? A Look At Wolters Kluwer’s 2023 Future Ready Lawyer Survey Report

Above the Law - Technology

“The future is already here – it’s just not very evenly distributed.” No doubt, you’ve seen that William Gibson quote countless times. But it seems particularly pertinent to the 2023 Future Ready Lawyer Survey Report published this week by Wolters Kluwer, the fifth edition of this annual report. After all, the very premise of the report is that some law firms and legal departments are more “future ready” than others.

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From Picking Up the Phone to Email and Scheduled Calls: The New Norm of Convenience Over Personal Connection

Kevin O'Keefe

Man, has the use of the phone and talking to business people when you’d like to talk to them changed in the last forty years. We used to pick up the phone to call a client, fellow lawyer, accountant, banker – or even a doctor. If they were not available, we left a voicemail and got a call back by the end of the day. If it was urgent, we asked someone if they could slip a note in front of the person and let them know you were on hold.

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WeWork Filed for Bankruptcy: Ex-CEO Adam Neumann “Disappointed”

Trellis.Law Blog

WeWork Inc., the company that tried to revolutionize the way people work, filed for bankruptcy on Monday in a New Jersey courthouse. Started by ex-CEO Adam Neumann and his business partner Miguel McKelvey, WeWork was once valued at $47 billion… Continue reading → The post WeWork Filed for Bankruptcy: Ex-CEO Adam Neumann “Disappointed” first appeared on Trellis.Law Blog.

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7 Easy Ways to Make Microsoft Word Less Annoying

Attorney at Work

Danielle DavisRoe | Adjust Word’s default settings to make things less annoying. Start by taking back control over your mouse. The post 7 Easy Ways to Make Microsoft Word Less Annoying appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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Hiring Outside Counsel Made Easy

Above the Law - Technology

Platform streamlines hiring process, offering relevant information with a straightforward interface. The post Hiring Outside Counsel Made Easy appeared first on Above the Law.

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Some Truth About AI Chatbot’s Trouble With the Truth

Kevin O'Keefe

Cade Metz ‘s recent New York Times article serves as an important reminder of the limitations that accompany AI chatbots. As everyone marveled at the prowess of AI-driven platforms like OpenAI’s ChatGPT, many were slow to realize that these chatbots made up a lot of the information. They still do, in what is widely know as hallucinations. Per Metz, we’re now beginning to understand the amount and the why.

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Legal Safeguards: Microsoft’s Role in Shielding Customers from AI-Related Lawsuits

Trellis.Law Blog

AI is taking the world by storm. As tech companies compete to produce the best generative AI (GAI), the legal industry is learning how to adapt to this new norm. With new technology comes new legal issues. Law firms are… Continue reading → The post Legal Safeguards: Microsoft’s Role in Shielding Customers from AI-Related Lawsuits first appeared on Trellis.Law Blog.

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Social Media for Lawyers: Best Practices for Law Firm Marketing

Martindale-Avvo

As a lawyer, there’s an expectation that your communication skills are top-notch. But how do you measure up when it comes to marketing your law firm on social media? It would be a mistake to overlook social networks when promoting your law firm. After all, most of your competition is already there. According to the American Bar Association’s latest Legal Technology Survey , 89% of law firms use social media to market their practices.

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Law Firm Inadvertently Gives Pedophile Video Of Child In Unrelated Case

Above the Law - Technology

This story took a bizarre turn. The post Law Firm Inadvertently Gives Pedophile Video Of Child In Unrelated Case appeared first on Above the Law.

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Hospital Legal Teams: 6 Pain Points Solved With An Action Plan

Xakia

Hospital legal teams are under more pressure than ever to get faster, better, and more cost-effective in their service delivery. With relentless healthcare pressures and expectations, burnout is everywhere, and Legal Departments are looking for a path forward.

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Build Your Legal Practice With Client-Centric Selling

Attorney at Work

Client-centric selling is all about engaging in conversation, asking insightful questions and having an abundance mindset. The post Build Your Legal Practice With Client-Centric Selling appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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The Importance of Testimonials for Small Law Firms

Martindale-Avvo

Relationships are essential to small law firms and lawyers. Investing in client testimonials is an excellent way to promote yourself and build upon old relationships by creating new ones. An easy way for small law firms to stand out in a crowded marketplace is through client testimonials. Not only do testimonials build credibility and trust, but they also offer “social proof” of your service capabilities and past case results.

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Managing A High Volume Of Acquisitions With A Lean In-House Team [Sponsored]

Above the Law - Technology

How a veterinary services provider optimized contract workflows with Bloomberg Law Contract Solutions. The post Managing A High Volume Of Acquisitions With A Lean In-House Team appeared first on Above the Law.

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REPORT: Cloud Technology and Governance: A Legal Sector In Transition

Legal IT Insiders

In this report, produced in partnership with Litera, we canvassed the views of legal IT leaders across the globe as to where they are in their cloud journey. Huge leaps … REPORT: Cloud Technology and Governance: A Legal Sector In Transition Read More » The post REPORT: Cloud Technology and Governance: A Legal Sector In Transition appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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Justia Legal Guides: Medical Malpractice Law Center

Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

According to a famous study by Johns Hopkins University, medical malpractice was the third-most common cause of death in the U.S. as of 2016, behind heart disease and cancer. Although the exact number of deaths cannot be quantified, research suggests that negligence by doctors and healthcare providers claims hundreds of thousands of lives each year.

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Legal Innovators Conference Guide, See You Wed + Thurs!

Artificial Lawyer

Hi everyone! The Legal Innovators conference in London starts tomorrow (Wednesday) and continues on Thursday. Here’s a few handy tips for making the most of.

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Leading Questions: Lead Generation And Intake Management For Law Firms

Above the Law - Technology

Can technology help firms get with the program (any program)? The post Leading Questions: Lead Generation And Intake Management For Law Firms appeared first on Above the Law.

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Apple’s App Store Can Reject Unwanted Apps–Coronavirus Reporter v. Apple

Eric Goldman

Apple rejected two of the plaintiffs’ apps, “Coronavirus Reporter” and “Bitcoin Lottery,” for its app store. Apple rejected the Coronavirus Reporter app because it wasn’t associated with a government entity or medical institution; and it rejected the Bitcoin Lottery app due to its general ban on bitcoin apps. Apple’s developer guidelines expressly say Apple can reject apps in its sole discretion.

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The Tech at ‘Cop Con’: Cigarette Carton Trackers, VR for School Shootings, and ‘Peacekeeper Batons’

LLRX

Ese Olumhense a reporter at The Markup gives us an overview of how the International Association of Chiefs of Police brings police leadership and tech vendors together at its annual conference, where clear trends about the future of law enforcement emerged.

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Important: Startup Alley Deadline Extended to Monday!

LawSites

For anyone scrambling to get a Startup Alley application in under the wire, I have good news. Today’s deadline has been extended to Monday. The official (and final) deadline for applications is now Monday, Nov. 13, at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time. This is your last chance to apply for a spot in the Startup Alley competition at the American Bar Association’s TECHSHOW 2024 , which takes place in Chicago Feb. 14-17, 2024.

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AI Update: The DPA, Faster (But Not Better) Legal Writing, Full AI Contract Negotiation

Above the Law - Technology

This week in AI news. The post AI Update: The DPA, Faster (But Not Better) Legal Writing, Full AI Contract Negotiation appeared first on Above the Law.

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Some New Section 230 Memes

Eric Goldman

I gave a brand-new talk about Section 230 at the California Lawyers Association IP Institute. (It was recorded, but I believe it will be behind the CLA paywall). You can see my completely new slide deck here. It contains some freshly made Section 230-related memes that I’m also sharing here. * * * A moderator’s dilemma meme: I remain disgusted when I see Section 230 treated as a political football: Drake explains our inevitable transition to Web 3.0 (not the decentralized web, but in

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Pete Recommends – Weekly highlights on cyber security issues, November 4, 2023

LLRX

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.

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Allen & Overy suffers cyber attack impacting “small number of storage servers”

Legal IT Insiders

Allen & Overy has suffered a cyber attack in what is being reported on social media to be by ‘ransomware as a service’ (RaaS) group Lockbit. According to posts on … Allen & Overy suffers cyber attack impacting “small number of storage servers” Read More » The post Allen & Overy suffers cyber attack impacting “small number of storage servers” appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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Shadow AI: A Thorny Problem For Law Firms

Above the Law - Technology

Its use is often unknown to a law firm’s IT or security group. The post Shadow AI: A Thorny Problem For Law Firms appeared first on Above the Law.

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DISCO Licenses vLex Library In Move To Combine Legal Analysis with Factual Analysis within Its Platform

LawSites

The e-discovery company DISCO said today it has entered into a long-term license with the international legal research company vLex to obtain access to its U.S. primary law library of cases, statutes, regulations, court rules and constitutions. The company said it will incorporate the legal research data into its core platform to create a marriage of factual development and legal analysis, allowing litigators to analyze fact patterns against the relevant law.

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The Master Guide to Deposition Transcripts: Taking Advantage of Software Solutions

Nextpoint

The post The Master Guide to Deposition Transcripts: Taking Advantage of Software Solutions appeared first on Nextpoint.

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Shaka Senghor: How to Succeed by Building Emotional Connectivity in Legal

Clio

Shaka Senghor, two-time bestselling author, has had his fair share of experiences with the justice system—and with what can happen when there’s a lack of emotional connectivity and humanity. We sat down with Shaka at the Clio Cloud Conference to chat about his recent work, and what he believes will have the greatest impact on changing the legal profession for the better.

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Supervising AI: 7 Steps For Lawyers To Create Accountability

Above the Law - Technology

One thing remains certain: accountability is vital. The post Supervising AI: 7 Steps For Lawyers To Create Accountability appeared first on Above the Law.

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