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A New Dawn of Legal Technology

Legal Tech Monitor

Lawyers have, quite simply, failed to step up and make the business case for investment in legal tech. With the next inflexion point in legal technology evolution, including artificial intelligence and smart contracts, fast arriving, is the legal function finally ready to embrace legal tech and unlock tangible business value?

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With Mission to Level the Playing Field in PI Cases through Generative AI, EvenUp Raises $50.5M Series B and Launches AI Legal Assistant

Above the Law - Technology

EvenUp , a company that uses AI to turn medical documents and case files into demand packages for personal injury lawyers, has raised $50.5 million in a Series B funding round led by Bessemer Venture Partners , with participation from Bain Capital Ventures , Behance founder Scott Belsky , and Clio Ventures , the investment arm of legal technology company Clio.

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Guest post: GDPR turns five – Reflecting on the changing nature of data privacy strategies

Legal IT Insiders

By Andy Teichholz, global strategist, compliance & legal at OpenText “The years teach much which the days never know.” This Ralph Waldo Emerson quote has been on my mind recently, … Guest post: GDPR turns five – Reflecting on the changing nature of data privacy strategies Read More » The post Guest post: GDPR turns five – Reflecting on the changing nature of data privacy strategies appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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New CLE This Week: Requests and Forms as Modern as the Evidence You Seek Presented by Justia Webinars

Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

Remember the days of telegrams and carbon paper? Snail mail, faxes, and physical files? Despite still having use in some situations, much of this technology has become a relic of a bygone era. Still, today’s modern landscape is dominated by technological advancement and electronic replacements for previous tools, from email to cloud-based filing systems and more!

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Leverage Trellis Court Data To Identify More Investment Opportunities

Finance teams find Trellis to be particularly effective in conducting comprehensive due diligence on both individuals and businesses. With our court data solution, financial experts can access critical litigation insights, making it an invaluable resource for informed decision-making in the financial sector.

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Attorney Daniel J. Siegel Appointed Co-Chair of New Pennsylvania Bar Technology Committee

The Legal Tech Blog

Attorney Daniel J. Siegel , principal of the Law Offices of Daniel J. Siegel, LLC and founder of technology/workflow consulting firm Integrated Technology Services, LLC , has been appointed Co-Chair of the Pennsylvania Bar Association Technology Committee, a newly-created committee of Pennsylvania’s largest association of attorneys. PBA President Michael McDonald created the Committee to help make good lawyers better.

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Lawyers Who Used ChatGPT To Dummy Up Cases Throw Themselves On The Mercy Of The Court

Above the Law - Technology

That show cause hearing tomorrow is going to be WILD. The post Lawyers Who Used ChatGPT To Dummy Up Cases Throw Themselves On The Mercy Of The Court appeared first on Above the Law.

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Litigation-Tech and Abraham Lincoln Share Common Interests

Trial Technology

Image credit: Al Holguin Litigation-Tech has been around for many years, helping attorneys navigate their way onto the technology highway in the courtroom. We have a lot of stories to tell, but here's some insight from one of our very first clients. Abraham Lincoln was a master of using language to persuade and inform. He was also a skilled storyteller, and he knew how to use visuals to illustrate his points.

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ILTA and Conversant Group Release First Cybersecurity Benchmarking Survey of the Legal Industry

Legal IT Professionals

Law firms store some of the most sensitive information available regarding material business transactions, intellectual property, Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and other personal data. Because of the importance of their role in protecting data, the International Legal Technology Association (ILTA) and Conversant Group , an innovative provider of "Secure First" infrastructure and cybersecurity services, today announced the release of a joint cybersecurity research report titled “Secur

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Winnie The Narc: Authorities Tie Camera On Bear, Property Owners Cry Illegal Search

Above the Law - Technology

This case seems bear-y bear-y stupid. The post Winnie The Narc: Authorities Tie Camera On Bear, Property Owners Cry Illegal Search appeared first on Above the Law.

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ILTA and Conversant Group release first cybersecurity benchmarking survey of the legal industry  

Legal IT Insiders

The International Legal Technology Association (ILTA) and US headquartered IT infrastructure and security consulting company Conversant Group today (6 June) announced the release of their first benchmarking survey on cybersecurity practices in … ILTA and Conversant Group release first cybersecurity benchmarking survey of the legal industry Read More » The post ILTA and Conversant Group release first cybersecurity benchmarking survey of the legal industry appeared first on Legal IT

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The Tech-Savvy Paralegals Playbook: How To Leverage AI

Speaker: Allison Mears, Adela Wekselblatt, and George Socha

Artificial intelligence is reshaping the legal industry, and paralegals are at the forefront of this transformation. As AI becomes more integrated into legal workflows, paralegals can streamline their daily tasks, enhance efficiency, and add greater value to their firms and organizations. But what exactly does AI mean for paralegals today—and how can you leverage it to your advantage?

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Make AI Your Intern, Not Your Replacement as a Lawyer

Attorney at Work

Nothing But the Ruth | Does the 'bogus cases' ChatGPT incident reveal a bigger problem? The post Make AI Your Intern, Not Your Replacement as a Lawyer appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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Apple’s Vision Pro Could Turn Virtual Reality From a Geek Toy to a Social Normal – Even at Work

Kevin O'Keefe

Could you imagine using a virtual reality headset, as opposed to a keyboard and monitor for work? If you’re like me, no. If you asked Kevin Roose of The New York Times before Apple’s announcement this week whether he thought Apple’s mixed-reality headset, Vision Pro, would be the beginning of something huge – the likes of the iPhone, he would have said no.

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XBOX’s Data Collection On Kids Puts Microsoft Out A Cool $20M

Above the Law - Technology

I understand a mistake or two, but they did this for like 5 years. The post XBOX’s Data Collection On Kids Puts Microsoft Out A Cool $20M appeared first on Above the Law.

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Opinion: The New York fake ChatGPT citations case is a gift to law firms globally 

Legal IT Insiders

When news first broke that a lawyer had filed a brief including fake case citations made up by ChatGPT, I suspect that most people in the IT, knowledge and wider … Opinion: The New York fake ChatGPT citations case is a gift to law firms globally Read More » The post Opinion: The New York fake ChatGPT citations case is a gift to law firms globally appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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Uncovering The Hidden Connections: A Patent Family Survival Guide

Speaker: Andrew Klein

Are there mysteries lurking in your family tree? 🕵 No, not a long-lost half-brother - I'm talking about a patent family tree! IP paralegals need fast and easy ways to verify and report on essential data about foreign equivalents of US assets. Join us to master the global scope of key assets to support prosecution, portfolio management, litigation, licensing, competitive monitoring and more!

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DPIA – an underestimated privacy-friendly tool

Legal IT Group

A data protection impact assessment (DPIA) sounds like something big, complicated and problematic. Well, it is true. Especially considering that the text of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) does not have any clue about the methodology of conducting it – and you will only find it in the recommendations of the EDPB and state data protection authorities.

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Marketing and Social Media Professionals Already Hit By AI Induced Job Cuts, Others to Follow

Kevin O'Keefe

Pranshu Verma and Gerrit De Vynck of the Washington Post report that while technology used too automate dirt and repetitive jobs, AI chatbots are coming after high-paid jobs. Some workers are already being hit. “ Those who write marketing and social media content are in the first wave of people being replaced with tools such as chatbots, which are seemingly able to produce plausible alternatives to their work.

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Today’s Casino Is Handheld: Will The Law Protect Children From Gambling?

Above the Law - Technology

Who knew raising kids could be this expensive? The post Today’s Casino Is Handheld: Will The Law Protect Children From Gambling? appeared first on Above the Law.

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Pinsent Masons hires Matt Peers as global COO

Legal IT Insiders

Pinsent Masons has hired Matt Peers as its as its global chief operating officer, replacing Alastair Mitchell, who is to depart after seven years at the firm. Peers was previously global … Pinsent Masons hires Matt Peers as global COO Read More » The post Pinsent Masons hires Matt Peers as global COO appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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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 and ethics risks before they become problems.

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Yikes! I’ve Lost My Job — Now What?

Attorney at Work

Roy Ginsburg | I’m not going to lie. Losing a job sucks big-time, but these dos and don'ts will help you maintain your sanity. The post Yikes! I’ve Lost My Job — Now What? appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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With the Simplicity of a Text Box, ChatGPT Outshines VR, Crypto, and the Metaverse in Captivating Americans

Kevin O'Keefe

I was reading an article about the Apple VR Headset when I saw this quote from Casey Newton about AI. It puts into context how quickly we have come to use AI as Americans “One of the great gifts of the AI mania of the past six months is that it has shown us, clear as day, what it looks like when consumers actually get excited about something. ChatGPT is a product people bring up to me in everyday life before they even find out I’m a tech reporter; roughly seven months after launch, 12 percen

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OpenAI Sued For Defamation Over ChatGPT ‘Hallucination’; But Who Should Actually Be Liable?

Above the Law - Technology

Hallucinating liability. The post OpenAI Sued For Defamation Over ChatGPT ‘Hallucination’; But Who Should Actually Be Liable? appeared first on Above the Law.

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Startup Corner: AI business development team Kula

Legal IT Insiders

Kula describes itself the world’s first AI business development associate for law firms, letting attorneys reach the right new clients automatically. Founded in London in 2021, Kula has been backed … Startup Corner: AI business development team Kula Read More » The post Startup Corner: AI business development team Kula appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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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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Agiloft Named a Leader in Contract Lifecycle Management Report by Forrester

Legal IT Professionals

Agiloft, the global standard in no-code contract lifecycle management (CLM) software, today announced that global research and advisory firm Forrester recognized the company as a Leader in The Forrester Wave™: Contract Lifecycle Management, Q2 2023.

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Section 230 Doesn’t Apply to High Schoolers’ Online Bullying–Kutchinski v. Freeland Community School District

Eric Goldman

HK built an Instagram account impersonating a teacher. He “made one innocuous post on the account.” He unwisely shared the login credentials with two classmates, KL and LF. Those classmates made “incendiary posts” about other teachers (and tagged those teachers) and another student. “H.K. monitored the account and viewed the posts himself.

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How Overture Law Is Revolutionizing Referral Fees [Sponsored]

Above the Law - Technology

LegalZoom's founder has launched a new platform where solos and small firms can refer clients to one another and ethically share in fees. The post How Overture Law Is Revolutionizing Referral Fees appeared first on Above the Law.

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Oosha rebrands as Access Managed Services and announces plans to grow team by a fifth

Legal IT Insiders

UK legal IT managed service provider Oosha, which was acquired by Access Legal in 2021, has rebranded Access Managed Services and announced that it is set to grow its team … Oosha rebrands as Access Managed Services and announces plans to grow team by a fifth Read More » The post Oosha rebrands as Access Managed Services and announces plans to grow team by a fifth appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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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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How AI could take over elections and undermine democracy

LLRX

Archon Fung , Professor of Citizenship and Self-Government, Harvard Kennedy School, and Lawrence Lessig , Professor of Law and Leadership, Harvard University, pose the question: "Could organizations use artificial intelligence language models such as ChatGPT to induce voters to behave in specific ways? Sen. Josh Hawley asked OpenAI CEO Sam Altman this question in a May 16, 2023, U.S.

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What Does Lawyer Development Mean in the Age of Generative AI? New Innovation Lab Will Seek Answers

Legal Tech Monitor

A legal innovation lab launching today seeks to answer the question of how to approach the training and development of new lawyers in an age of generative AI. The Legal Innovation Lab is being launched by SkillBurst Interactive , a 10-year-old company that provides on-demand training to larger law firms and their corporate clients. The lab’s focus will be on creating “transformative digital learning solutions for lawyers in the age of generative AI,” the company said, serving as a hub for law fi

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Law Students Are Reluctant To Use ChatGPT, Survey Finds. The Question Is, Why?

Above the Law - Technology

A recent survey of the legal profession confirms what may already be obvious to many, which is that the use of ChatGPT and other large language models by lawyers continues to grow, even as many remain concerned about the rate at which it is being adopted. Not so obvious, however, is that one group that is least likely to use generative AI is law students.

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eDiscovery latest: Onna available on Google Cloud Marketplace; Casepoint investigates breach; Nextpoint launches Arizona law firm

Legal IT Insiders

US eDiscovery provider Onna announced this week that its entire solution is now available on Google Cloud Marketplace. It becomes the first external eDiscovery product to be available on the … eDiscovery latest: Onna available on Google Cloud Marketplace; Casepoint investigates breach; Nextpoint launches Arizona law firm Read More » The post eDiscovery latest: Onna available on Google Cloud Marketplace; Casepoint investigates breach; Nextpoint launches Arizona law firm appeared first

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The New Way of Conducting Patent Research: Proven Strategies For Efficient Due Diligence

Speaker: Andrew Klein and Jennifer Vandenplas

Patent due diligence processes take too long. The information you need is publicly available but accessing it is often tedious & inefficient, requiring you to wade through dozens of PTO websites or for-free tools to gather what you need. Plus, it frequently occurs late in the game, leaving professionals under pressure, sifting through chaotic 100-page PDFs, and frustrated with poorly formatted information & patent numbers.