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New Legal Ethics Opinion Cautions Lawyers: You ‘Must Be Proficient’ In the Use of Generative AI

Above the Law - Technology

A new legal ethics opinion on the use of generative AI in law practice makes one point very clear: lawyers are required to maintain competence across all technological means relevant to their practices, and that includes the use of generative AI.

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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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Legal Funding Journal Interviews Trellis on Show

Trellis.Law Blog

Trellis was welcomed recently as a guest on the popular Legal Funding Journal Podcast. During the interview, Trellis shared how it allows Litigation Funders to conduct due diligence, identify opportunities and set alerting across the United States state trial court… Continue reading → The post Legal Funding Journal Interviews Trellis on Show first appeared on Trellis.Law Blog.

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#GLTHinreview, the 1590-day story of innovation and community: The journey of the Global Legaltech Hub

Global LegalTech Hub

By Laura Urquizu , President of GLTH Four years ago, on February 19, 2020 , the Global Legaltech Hub (GLTH) was born with a clear and shared vision: to connect the global legal ecosystem, bringing together professionals, startups, companies, corporations, and academic institutions to tackle the future of the legal industry driven by technological innovation.

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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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3 Questions For A Legal Tech Founder And Handicapper (Part II)

Above the Law - Technology

Pre/Dicta uses AI and machine learning to forecast outcomes and timelines for case-critical motion practice in civil suits. It is the only commercially available predictive AI for litigation. The post 3 Questions For A Legal Tech Founder And Handicapper (Part II) appeared first on Above the Law.

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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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What’s the status of AI and copyright?

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It’s been an interesting couple of years here in Llama Towers. While AI has long been a subject of interest to this blog, it’s undeniable that the subject has exploded recently due to the growing number of generative AI tools made available to the wider public.

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Anatomy Of A Winning Tech Rollout: How Law Firms Can Define Success [Sponsored]

Above the Law - Technology

Insights for transactional attorneys from a recent CLE webinar. The post Anatomy Of A Winning Tech Rollout: How Law Firms Can Define Success appeared first on Above the Law.

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Orbital Witness to Offer GenAI Accuracy Insurance in Legal Tech World First

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In what appears to be a world first, legal tech and proptech company Orbital Witness will offer an insurance policy on the accuracy of its generative AI outputs.

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The Most Important Thing About Being a Less-Than-Full-Time Lawyer

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Susan Cohodes | I am ready to be friends with my new role as less than a full-time lawyer. The post The Most Important Thing About Being a Less-Than-Full-Time Lawyer appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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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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Unlikely Careers for Lawyers

Legal Talk Network

Most individuals attend law school with the intention of pursuing a career in Big Law or a traditional legal role, not exploring alternative career paths or unlikely legal positions. However, whether you have recently graduated from law school or are considering a second career opportunity, there are many unique legal options available today. Understanding these different roles can help you make well-informed decisions about your future, opening up new and exciting opportunities outside the trad

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I Guess A Bunch Of Sixth Circuit Judges Think The Public Shouldn’t Be Allowed To Outlaw Qualified Immunity

Above the Law - Technology

Oh come on. The post I Guess A Bunch Of Sixth Circuit Judges Think The Public Shouldn’t Be Allowed To Outlaw Qualified Immunity appeared first on Above the Law.

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Inhouse Counsel More Focused on AI + Automation Than US Law Firms – Survey

Artificial Lawyer

A survey of over 200 senior lawyers at AmLaw 200 law firms and those working inhouse at major corporations, mainly with a professional interest in disputes, has found that inhouse lawyers appear to…

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Long-Form Content Drives Long-Term Success for Lawyers: Create Once, Cash In for Years

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Ruth Carter | If you have limited resources for marketing, invest in your blog. The post Long-Form Content Drives Long-Term Success for Lawyers: Create Once, Cash In for Years appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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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.

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Ask Attorney Jennifer B.: What are the best practices for attorneys to take a vacation?

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Summer has arrived, and before we blink it will be over. Summer is the time when kids are off from school, the weather is nice, and it is an ideal time for everyone to travel. It’s almost as if it moves quicker than any other season, so it is incumbent upon us to savor every moment. As a family lawyer, summer can also be a busy time. After we get past negotiating summer schedules and dealing with payment of sleepaway camp, we’re onto negotiating school choice for the fall, all along with the usu

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AI May Not Reduce The Number Of Lawyers Anytime Soon

Above the Law - Technology

The legal profession is remarkably adaptive to changes. The post AI May Not Reduce The Number Of Lawyers Anytime Soon appeared first on Above the Law.

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GenAI Hallucinations? Lawyers Aren’t Perfect Either

Artificial Lawyer

By Anonymous. Lawyers make mistakes. That’s why they take out professional liability insurance. This raises the question in the wake of the Stanford University study.

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How to Shake Hands in Two Easy Steps

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Bull Garlington | All the worst handshakes and how to handle them. The post How to Shake Hands in Two Easy Steps appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Pete Recommends – Weekly highlights on cyber security issues, June 22, 2024

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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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How Your Firm Can Be So Much Cooler Online

Above the Law - Technology

What are the components for a viable, modern website? The post How Your Firm Can Be So Much Cooler Online appeared first on Above the Law.

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GenAI Is Rapidly Making Its Way Into Law Schools

Artificial Lawyer

A study by the ABA of US law schools has found that genAI is rapidly making its way onto campus and changing multiple aspects of legal education.

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AI Legal Writing Tool Clearbrief Raises $4 Million to Fuel Expansion Among Larger Law Firms

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Clearbrief, a legal technology company that uses AI to help lawyers find and insert facts to support their legal writing, has raised an additional funding round of approximately $4 million. This brings the company’s total funding since its founding in 2021 to nearly $8 million.

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Here’s how machine learning can violate your privacy

LLRX

Jordan Awan, Assistant Professor of Statistics, Purdue University explains how machine learning has pushed the boundaries in several fields, including personalized medicine, self-driving cars and customized advertisements. Research has shown, however, that these systems memorize aspects of the data they were trained with in order to learn patterns, which raises concerns for privacy.

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The ‘Huge Shift’ Coming To Biglaw Attorney Development

Above the Law - Technology

Observations from the Future Lawyer USA conference. The post The ‘Huge Shift’ Coming To Biglaw Attorney Development appeared first on Above the Law.

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Screens Publicly Announces 97.5% GenAI Accuracy in Transparency Move

Artificial Lawyer

In a move aimed at bringing more transparency to the sector, legal tech company Screens, which is the sister business of contract-focused TermScout, has decided.

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AI Tools for Legal Work: Claude, Gemini, Copilot, and More

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There’s no denying that AI has become a hot topic in the legal profession. However, if you haven’t already found the AI tool of your dreams, figuring out where to start can feel overwhelming. While there are countless AI tools available that are designed specifically for lawyers, other, more “generic” tools have been touted as potential options for legal work.

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Independent voters are few in number, influential in close elections – and hard for campaigns to reach

LLRX

As the 2024 campaign cycle unfolds, campaign strategists, pollsters and political scientists have been closely watching independent voters. Professor of Political Science Julio Borquez addresses why it appears that independents are important – including to political science scholars like himself.

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The Last Roll: Reflecting On 4 Years Of Change

Above the Law - Technology

Here's to the end of an era and the beginning of new, exciting opportunities. The post The Last Roll: Reflecting On 4 Years Of Change appeared first on Above the Law.

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Relativity’s New GenAI eDiscovery Tool ‘aiR For Review’ Rolls Out Q3

Artificial Lawyer

Relativity has announced that its new aiR for Review capability will launch for general availability in Q3. The generative AI-powered document review solution will be.

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Justia CLE & Webinars: Key Rulings From the 2023-2024 Supreme Court Term

Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

Professors Vikram Amar and Michael Dorf are back again with another exciting discussion about the key rulings from the U.S. Supreme Court’s most recent Term. In such an impactful year, the legal environment may have changed significantly from what you’re familiar with, but how monumentally did this term change that framework? How far-reaching are the effects on law and the national landscape moving forward?

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Are You a Renaissance Leader?

LLRX

Kevin Novak continues his discussion on critical strategies and managing people in workplaces which have increasingly shifted to indirect, digitized operations and communications. The basic toolkit for successful leaders has changed and will continue to evolve as the work environment shifts. Leaders still need the basics to run the business, but the role has changed from a top-down decision-maker to an empathetic and facilitative colleague.

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Relativity Announces General Availability Date for its GenAI-Powered Review Solution at Relativity Fest London

Legal IT Professionals

Relativity , a global legal technology company, today announced during the opening keynote of its EMEA-focused annual legal data and tech conference, Relativity Fest London , updates around general availability for its AI-powered review solution, Relativity aiR for Review.

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LITIG Forms Legal Industry AI Benchmarking Initiative

Artificial Lawyer

LITIG, the Legal IT Innovators Group, with support from Artificial Lawyer, has formed a Legal Industry AI Benchmarking Collaboration initiative in order to address the.

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LITIG launches AI Benchmarking Report to drive generative AI transparency 

Legal IT Insiders

The Legal IT Innovators Group (LITIG) led by CMS’ chief innovation and knowledge officer John Craske has launched a benchmarking initiative that aims to agree an industry-wide methodology for measuring […] The post LITIG launches AI Benchmarking Report to drive generative AI transparency appeared first on Legal IT Insider.