Eric Goldman

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

I’m going to crank this blog post out before I get swamped with press requests. My takeaways: I did not hear 5 votes in favor of the plaintiffs’ position. Indeed, the justices didn’t really engage with the plaintiffs’ core arguments much after their initial dismantling, which I take as a sign of their lack of persuasiveness. For that reason, I have a little optimism that Google will win the votes– much more so than yesterday.

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3 Geeks and a Law Blog

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

The promise of AI has been around for decades, but it is the last three months that has finally caused an awakening so forceful, that even the legal industry understands it needs to be ready for the upcoming Age of AI. This week’s guest has worked toward that goal of integrating AI and other technologies into the practice of law for more than forty years.

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Attorney at Work

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Tom Lambotte | Law firm data breaches are not so much an "if" as a "when" event, so prepare accordingly. The post Preparing Your Law Firm for a Data Breach appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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LawSites

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Kathryn Tewson was a little-known paralegal when, on Jan. 24, she was suddenly thrust into the spotlight. That day, she published a scathing series of tweets recounting her investigation of DoNotPay , the company that describes itself as “the world’s first robot lawyer.” She concluded that the company’s supposed AI-driven products were little more than smoke and mirrors and that its representations about its products constituted consumer fraud.

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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!

CaseFox

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Over the years, technology has impacted every business around the globe. Success rate of any business revolves around technology and automation. It’s practically impossible to operate all operations in-house while delivering a high-end, client-centric experience. Instead, for many small businesses which do not exempt solo practitioners and small law firms.

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Rocket Matter

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Poor cash flow is a problem that no law firm wants to have. But while it’s tempting to want a quick solution to the problem, it’s important to look at the source of the problem. There are numerous reasons for poor cash flow: excessive overhead, inaccurate financial forecasting, and seasonal fluctuations, to name a few. The leading cause, though? Late payments—which are often a result of a difficult or inconvenient payment process.

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LawSites

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

For many law firms, live chat is a critical link in converting prospective clients to actual clients. While few firms have the capacity to manage live chat themselves, there are a number of companies that provide this service for law firms. Of course, that begs the question, How do you choose? What should a law firm look for in a live chat provider and how should a firm evaluate which company is right for its needs?

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Eric Goldman

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Tomorrow, the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in the Gonzalez v. Google case. I am NOT looking forward to this at all. First, I expect the arguments will go poorly for free speech and the Internet’s status quo. It’ll be a first-hand seat to watch the Internet die. Second, coverage of the oral arguments will be overwhelmed by the misguided and erroneous bloviating by so-called experts (such as the “national security experts”) who are new to Section 230 and don’

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Lawyerist

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

The Small Firm Roadmap Revisited is now on sale in paperback and e-book. Written by Lawyerist CEO Stephanie Everett and co-founder Aaron Street, this second edition of the 2019 bestseller, The Small Firm Ro admap , explores new and updated concepts crucial to modern small law firms in a post-COVID-19 pandemic world and beyond. A Necessary Revisit Readers of Roadmap will remember the authors predicting a surge in remote work and the need for digital fluency.

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Martindale-Avvo

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

February is a month of love. With Valentine’s Day in the middle of the month, many couples think about romance and find it a prime time to get engaged. As wedding planning gets underway, the need for a prenuptial agreement arises. Prenuptial agreements are not just for the wealthy or for those who are marrying for the second (or third+) time, they’re recommended for anyone who has assets that they want to protect.

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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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LawSites

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

The law firm Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld has lost its bid to dismiss four of five counterclaims filed by the legal technology company Xcential Legislative Technologies in a lawsuit over ownership rights to legislation-drafting software that each side says was its idea. As I reported here in November , Akin Gump sued Xcential in the District of Columbia Superior Court for misappropriation of trade secrets, breach of contract, and other causes of action, alleging in its complaint that Xcen

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Solo Practice University

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

In today’s omnichannel world, you might think inbound phone calls are a thing of the past. We’ve all heard about how millennials and members of Generation Z hate picking up their phones. Or how the ongoing robocall epidemic has damaged trust in business telecommunications overall. Surely, by now, most customers would prefer to send an email, fill out an online form, or contact a company via social media—right?

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Lawyerist

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

It’s been more than a month since the news of Lawyerist joining the ranks of Affinity Consulting Group. In that time, Lawyerist has continued its mission to help solo and small law firm owners build healthier businesses. Now, the small team has increased by two. In January, long-time Affinity staff members Danielle DavisRoe and Jeff Schoenberger transitioned to the Lawyerist team.

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Attorney at Work

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Annette Choti | Not only will a podcast increase your reach and build your brand, but the barriers to entry in the podcasting space are low. The post Why You Should Still Start a Podcast for Your Law Firm appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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Advertiser: Trellis

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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Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

It may seem like common sense, but clients can’t contact you if they don’t know you are out there. Thus, visibility is a crucial component in growing your practice. In the digital age, this means emphasizing SEO (search engine optimization) and online visibility as part of your law firm’s legal marketing strategy. Local business directories help potential clients find lawyers in their local area and can connect these high-value leads with your practice.

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LLRX

FEBRUARY 18, 2023

Privacy and cybersecurity issues impact every aspect of our lives – home, work, travel, education, 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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Artificial Lawyer

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Starting a new series of profiles showcasing the speakers at the Legal Innovators California Conference this June 7 & 8 in San Francisco is Vedika Mehera,

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Attorney at Work

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Teddy Snyder | Adopt “yes, I can” as your motto, and go after that well-deserved award. The post Give Yourself a Pat on the Back — and an Award appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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Advertiser: Trellis

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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Simple Legal

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Today’s legal professionals should be strategic partners in the decision-making process at their businesses. Instead of just being brought in to handle problems or to review a contract, you have an opportunity to step up and lead game-changing initiatives. But it’s not as easy as that. Legal teams are often viewed as the “No Police,” according to Onit’s Enterprise Legal Reputation (ELR) Report. 61% of the ELR respondents see legal teams as bureaucratic, and 73% of respondents in France said they

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NSLT

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

A big issue in most HR departments is the massive pile of paperwork that seems to build up out of nowhere. As you probably already know, digitizing paperwork to PDF forms can be a lifesaver for everyone, whether you’re an HR professional or a candidate.

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Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

For a short month, February has a variety of notable dates. There’s Groundhog Day on February 2, which brings a whimsical forecast of how much winter is left. There’s Valentine’s Day on February 14, which brings a blizzard of chocolates, flowers, and other tokens of romance. There’s President’s Day on the third Monday, which brings a chance to reflect on the contributions of Founding Father George Washington and Civil War President Abraham Lincoln.

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Attorney at Work

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Use marketing automation to streamline email campaigns, reach more leads in less time, and create data-driven strategies that work. The post How to Use Marketing Automation and Email to Get More Qualified Leads in Less Time appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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Technology Law Dispatch

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

The Court of Justice of the European Union (“ CJEU ”) issued a judgment on the 9 th of February 2023 (docket no. C-453/21) , which addresses the question of the dismissal of a Data Protection Officer (“ DPO ”) and the interpretation of Article 38 of the EU GDPR. Facts FC was an employee, chair of the works council, and the DPO of X-FAB Dresden GmbH & Co.

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NSLT

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

We sold the first Kofax Payables deal together. It was BIS' expertise that made that deal stick, and it's why that customer is still a customer today.(I'm not here to slam other companies. And in full disclosure, this article is designed to convince you to take a look at Grooper as a Kofax Capture alternative.

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Inside Privacy

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

On February 24, 2023, the Cyberspace Administration of China (“ CAC ”) released the final version of the Measures on the Standard Contract for the Cross-border Transfer of Personal Information (“ Measures ”) (only available in Chinese here ), including a template contract (“ Standard Contract ”) accompanying the Measures. The Measures will take effect on June 1, 2023, but are subject to a 6-month grace period to allow companies time to bring their activities into compliance.

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iPhone J.D.

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

After taking a week off, Brett Burney and I are back this week to discuss a large variety of interesting topics.  We start by taking the long view towards technology, then shift completely to discuss some of the interesting new Emoji coming soon to your iPhone, including a Moose and a Shaking Face.  We discuss lots of different Siri commands that you probably did not know about.  We discuss Uber live notifications, medication notifications, AirPlay alternatives, creative chargi

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Relativity

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Accommodating effective, flexible communications for employees and defensible data governance practices requires balancing privacy, convenience, and awareness.

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Legal IT Group

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Introduction In our previous articles , we have already drawn your attention to the Brazilian data protection legislation which is quite similar to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). South America is one of the most promising jurisdictions to grow in the near future, as there is a huge population and, at the same time, the IT services market is not overcrowded.

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AXDRAFT

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Contract signing might seem a trifling matter. The catch is that clients tend to make countless edits, delaying the process. Then you can get tangled up in the pile of copies you must read over and over to get through to the right version. A trifling matter turns into a traumatic experience… We aren’t therapists, but we do suspect what prevents you from closing the deal.

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CaseFox

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Falling demand, declining profits, and rising expenses have created a challenging climate for law firms in 2023, a new industry report warned, with more layoffs likely as clients tighten their belts and move work to lower-priced firms. Law firms are complex organizations which spin around various workflow processes , including lawyers, support staff, clients, and the legal system itself.

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Xakia

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

One of my favorite parts of my job is observing and dissecting the internal dynamics of an in-house legal team. Who are the players and what impact will their voices have on the success of a project? What makes them tick? Why is change so hard for some? Who are the outliers – the lone wolves? How do we lure the lone wolf into the pack?

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Relativity

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Accommodating effective, flexible communications for employees and defensible data governance practices requires balancing privacy, convenience, and awareness.

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Technology Law Dispatch

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

The European Union’s Second Network and Information Systems Directive (“ NIS2 ”) entered into force on 16 January 2023, and replaces the NIS 1 Directive. NIS2 aims to “improve the resilience and incident response capacities of both the public and private sector and the EU as a whole”. In addition to the EU’s NIS2 update, the UK has also recently expanded its Network and Information Systems Regulations, and further details can be found in our blog here.

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