Above the Law - Technology

JUNE 11, 2024

The recent announcements on Palantir’s Maven Smart System and other strategic tools are just the start, CDAO Radha Plumb told Breaking Defense, with announcements on tactical and business systems coming by fall. The post New Pentagon AI & Data Chief Plans Big Initiatives For Fall, From Back Office To Battlefield (EXCLUSIVE) appeared first on Above the Law.

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Artificial Lawyer

JUNE 13, 2024

Thomson Reuters (TR) has confirmed that the AI-Assisted Research tool that Stanford HAI tested for accuracy ‘leverages innovation in Casetext’. This matters because TR paid.

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Trellis.Law Blog

JUNE 14, 2024

Join Judge Rangel and Trellis Founder and CEO Nicole Clark on the Beyond the Gavel Podcast as they discuss the revolutionary legal intelligence employed by Trellis and why it differs from traditional legal databases like Westlaw and LexisNexis. Listen in… Continue reading → The post Judge Rangel Quizzes Trellis CEO on What Makes Trellis Unique on Podcast first appeared on Trellis.Law Blog.

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JUNE 8, 2024

By Amanda Hamilton, Patron of the National Association of Licensed Paralegals (NALP) Paralegals play a vital role in law firms, providing essential support to solicitors and barristers. Their responsibilities may include legal research, drafting documents, client communication, and assisting with case preparation. And working as a paralegal is often a useful stepping stone to becoming […] The post Is the Goal of Becoming a Solicitor the Exclusive Focus for Paralegals?

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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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Above the Law - Technology

JUNE 13, 2024

Raghu Ramanathan, who in February was named president of the Legal Professionals segment within Thomson Reuters, overseeing all its products for the legal profession, believes there should be open benchmarking on legal AI products, he told me during an interview earlier this week.

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Artificial Lawyer

JUNE 12, 2024

Ahead of the launch of LexisNexis’ major release of Lexis+ AI in the UK, Artificial Lawyer spoke in-depth to Jeff Pfeifer, CPO for North America and the UK, about the recent Henchman acquisition, w…

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Legal IT Insiders

JUNE 10, 2024

UK top 20 law firm Ashurst today (10 June) publishes a behind-the-scenes look at its trials of three different generative AI platforms, focusing on the qualitative and quantitative data from […] The post Ashurst publishes qualitative gen AI data from firm wide trials appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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Above the Law - Technology

JUNE 10, 2024

With over a decade of experience in the field, Justin has crafted a resource that addresses the burning questions of aspiring lawyers and seasoned practitioners. The post Decoding The Future: Justin Wales’s Visionary Guide To Navigating Crypto Law And Web3 appeared first on Above the Law.

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Artificial Lawyer

JUNE 10, 2024

Thomson Reuters has contradicted the findings of a recent Stanford HAI study into its genAI research capability within Westlaw Precision, and stated ‘our thorough internal.

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Attorney at Work

JUNE 14, 2024

Words that may seem harmless can sow dissonance and create tension. Here are some alternatives. The post These 5 Phrases Make You Sound Out of Touch appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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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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Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

JUNE 12, 2024

The times move fast, with people and institutions finding themselves in upheavals every few years with all the new changes that come and go. Yet, some things that feel like they should have changed ages ago have stayed the same for decades. Bar license regulations may just be one of them as many lawyers find themselves struggling to navigate the various ethics rules around their bar license.

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Above the Law - Technology

JUNE 14, 2024

Why do these lawsuits keep getting filed? The post Ninth Circuit Dumps Lawsuit Against YouTube Brought By Anti-Vaxxer Whose Account Was Terminated appeared first on Above the Law.

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Artificial Lawyer

JUNE 10, 2024

A survey of UK lawyers by Thomson Reuters has found a divided picture over how AI should be regulated, with 44% of inhouse lawyers seeking Government regulation, but with 50% of them seeking a more…

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Eric Goldman

JUNE 14, 2024

[Warning: this is a 5,600 word blog post]. There are two critically important cases over “social media addiction” pending in California state court and as an MDL in the federal Northern District of California. It is an all-out brawl in federal court, with no-expense-spared battles over each and every picayune litigation issue. I can’t see what’s happening in state court, but I have no reason to believe that it’s any less contentious.

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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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Attorney at Work

JUNE 10, 2024

While there are many ways of increasing resilience, these three tips will help you to invest your time and energy well. The post Three Tips for Becoming More Resilient appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Above the Law - Technology

JUNE 12, 2024

Artificial intelligence is a lot like the rainforest except in the way that it's not at all. The post Elon Musk Drops OpenAI Lawsuit Right Before Forcing Lawyers To Make Bad Arguments In Court appeared first on Above the Law.

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Artificial Lawyer

JUNE 13, 2024

The world of legal genAI has had an unmet need – how do you handle M&A due diligence, which can involve tons of lengthy documents?

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Lawyerist

JUNE 14, 2024

“I know we’re on vacation, but let me just take a few minutes to check in.” It’s a phrase I’ve said too many times to my family on what is supposed to be our vacation. Unfortunately, today’s technology and 24-7 business cycle often mean that vacations aren’t time away from business. There is no respite. Knowledge workers find it difficult to detach from work.

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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!

Attorney at Work

JUNE 11, 2024

Automated SMS marketing, also known as text marketing, is a powerful tool in the quest to find and keep new clients. The post 5 Ways Automated SMS Marketing Can Help Law Firms Boost Client Acquisition and Retention appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Above the Law - Technology

JUNE 12, 2024

Software developers like Adobe should think about other ways to get its users to read and understand its ToS agreements and similar documents. The post Adobe Will Update Terms Of Service Agreement After Customers Who Actually Read That Long Document Express Concerns About AI And Privacy appeared first on Above the Law.

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Artificial Lawyer

JUNE 12, 2024

LexisNexis has rolled out its Lexis+ AI platform – brimming with generative AI capabilities – for UK customers. This follows its launch in the USA.

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Legal IT Insiders

JUNE 11, 2024

Springbok AI has today (11 June) announced the general launch of SpringLaw, a LLM-agnostic no-code solution that enables law firms and legal professionals to get started with generative AI, configure […] The post Springbok AI announces general release of no-code gen AI platform SpringLaw appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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Advertiser: Trellis

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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LLRX

JUNE 8, 2024

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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Above the Law - Technology

JUNE 14, 2024

Automation is the pathway toward efficiency. The good news is that it simply requires a first step to get kicked off. The post Curious About Automation? Learn To Build Your First Workflow Here appeared first on Above the Law.

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Artificial Lawyer

JUNE 11, 2024

A survey by Juro of 105 inhouse lawyers around the world has found that only 14.3%, (i.e. 15 of the 105), were ‘never’ using any GenAI tools at all.

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Legal IT Insiders

JUNE 13, 2024

AI legal assistant Robin AI today (13 June) announced a new product line, Robin AI Reports, which automates a key piece of the M&A due diligence process. The new offering […] The post Robin AI launches AI Reports and says they cut M&A contract analysis time by 85% appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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Speaker: Andrew Klein

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.

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Eric Goldman

JUNE 12, 2024

In 2014, California enacted AB2365 , sometimes called the “Yelp law,” codified at Cal. Civil Code 1670.8. The law prohibits businesses from suppressing consumer reviews (on Yelp or elsewhere). Its main substantive terms: (1) A contract or proposed contract for the sale or lease of consumer goods or services may not include a provision waiving the consumer’s right to make any statement regarding the seller or lessor or its employees or agents, or concerning the goods or services

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Above the Law - Technology

JUNE 11, 2024

LexIQ, an early-stage startup focused on using artificial intelligence to draft and review contracts in Microsoft Word, is today launching its waitlist for corporate legal departments and law firms interested in joining is beta program.

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Artificial Lawyer

JUNE 11, 2024

HotDocs, which can trace its roots back to 1993 and helped pioneer the field of document automation, has been sold to Mitratech, the technology conglomerate.

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JUNE 11, 2024

BY BROOKE MIGDON The law, signed by DeSantis in May 2023 , barred health care providers from administering gender-affirming care to minors and set up significant barriers for transgender adults seeking care. Gender-affirming health care for transgender adults and minors is considered medically necessary by every major medical organization, though not every trans person chooses to medically transition or has access to care.

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Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor

Get ready to uncover what attorneys really need from you when it comes to trial prep in this new webinar! Attorney and law professor, Joe Stephens, J.D., will share proven techniques for anticipating attorney needs, organizing critical documents, and transforming complex information into compelling case presentations. Key Learning Objectives: Organization That Makes Sense 🎯 Learn how to structure and organize case materials in ways that align with how attorneys actually work and think.

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