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New LexisNexis Generative AI Writes Mean Cease & Desist Letters, Becoming The AI We Never Knew We Needed

Above the Law - Technology

Finally, an application for AI that we can all get behind. The post New LexisNexis Generative AI Writes Mean Cease & Desist Letters, Becoming The AI We Never Knew We Needed appeared first on Above the Law.

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Rethinking Law Firm Strategy: The Road to Growth and Success with Toby Brown and Nita Sanger (TGIR Ep. 200)

3 Geeks and a Law Blog

In this 200th episode of The Geek in Review, talk with ⁠ Toby Brown ⁠ , CEO and founder of ⁠ DV8 Legal Strategies ⁠ , and ⁠ Nita Sanger ⁠ , Director of Digital Advisory Services at ⁠ Cherry Bekaert ⁠. There are three rules for growth and success when it comes to large law firms. Strategy, strategy, and strategy. Brown emphasizes the need for law firms to develop strategies that prioritize clients and build meaningful relationships.

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Lawyers Blogging With AI is Inevitable

Kevin O'Keefe

As I read more and more about AI in journalism and publishing – and use ChatGPT in my work and blogging, it’s become inevitable to me that AI will become part of our blogging lives. I’ve always thought that the art of writing and journalism is to some extent like being a painter or musician. Some evenings publishing a blog or posting to Facebook I feel like I’m on a roll, like a pianist knocking out a tune.

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Remote Work Revolution: Why Law Firms are Still at Risk of Cybersecurity Threats

Ward Blawg

The legal sector is in danger of a surge in cyber-attacks due to the sharp rise in staff using unsecured networks through remote working for law firms over the past couple of years, experts have warned.

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Actual Fake News: Elon Musk Threatens To Give Away News Source’s Account If They Don’t Behave

Above the Law - Technology

You got to hand it to a man who continues to make poor business decisions after halving his companies values and getting out-voted from leading it. The post Actual Fake News: Elon Musk Threatens To Give Away News Source’s Account If They Don’t Behave appeared first on Above the Law.

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AI-Assisted Professional Development: The Future of Attorney Training

3 Geeks and a Law Blog

If you haven’t seen Sal Khan’s TED Talk on how he has leveraged GPT-4 into his new offering of Khanmigo , then let me suggest that you spend 15 minutes of your time watching it. After watching it, continue on down the page for some thoughts that I had on how law firms could also use AI in their Professional Development and Training programs. Are you a law firm looking for ways to enhance the education and professional development of your attorneys?

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Chatbot Hallucinations Require Bloggers to Make Smart Use of AI

Kevin O'Keefe

If you don’t know an answer to a question already, I would not give the question to one of these systems [AI/ChatGPT],” says Subbarao Kambhampati, a professor and researcher of artificial intelligence at Arizona State University. This from a good piece , Wednesday morning by The New York Times’ Karen Weise and Cade Metz. Figuring out why chatbots make things up and how to solve the problem has become one of the most pressing issues facing researchers as the tech industry races toward the develop

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At Long Last, ‘The Reference Manual Of Legal Tech Lists’ Is Here!  [Sponsored]

Above the Law - Technology

From networking at trade shows to having fun outside of work, this volume details what you *really* need to know about the legal tech world. The post At Long Last, ‘The Reference Manual Of Legal Tech Lists’ Is Here! appeared first on Above the Law.

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‘It’s a New Era for Legal Tech’ – Generative AI + The Law

Artificial Lawyer

Law professor and legal AI expert, Dan Katz, talks to Artificial Lawyer about generative AI and the legal sector. The second and longer version of.

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LexisNexis Joins Companies Bringing AI Benefits to Legal Professionals

Kevin O'Keefe

Conversational, insightful, effective, inspirational, creative and summarization are the words you tend to hear in discussions of AI in the law. LexisNexis’ announcement of Lexis+ AI , on Wednesday, was more of the same – and I mean that in a good way. Their press release lead off with the statement, “New LexisNexis platform delivers secure generative AI tools that fuel efficiency, effectiveness, and reliable results for lawyers.

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Lexis+ AI Launches with Two Customer Initiatives: Commercial Preview and AI Insider Programs

Dewey B Strategic

LexisNexis® Legal & Professional, is announcing the launch of Lexis+® AI, a generative AI platform designed to transform legal work. According to the press release “Lexis+ AI is built and trained on the largest repository of accurate and exclusive legal content, leveraging an extensive collection of documents and records to provide customers with trusted, comprehensive legal results with unmatched speed and precision and backed by verifiable, citable authority.

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Lawyers Breathe A Sigh Of Relief: They Can Turn Off Chat History For ChatGPT

Above the Law - Technology

Phew! Learn how to turn off chat history here. The post Lawyers Breathe A Sigh Of Relief: They Can Turn Off Chat History For ChatGPT appeared first on Above the Law.

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Nominations Open for 2023 American Legal Technology Awards, to be Presented at Gala Dinner in October

LawSites

Nominations are now open for the 2023 American Legal Technology Awards , which honor exceptional achievement in various aspects of legal technology. Winners will be feted at a gala dinner at Gaylord Opryland Resort in Nashville on Oct. 8, the night before the Clio Cloud Conference starts at the same venue. Ticket sales for the dinner are also now open , with an early-bird price of $175 through July 31, after which the price will be $250.

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The Latest Learnings on eDiscovery from the Chicago Master’s Conference

CloudNine

By Catherine Ostheimer In a packed room at Seyfarth Shaw’s offices in Chicago, eDiscovery, information governance and privacy experts exchanged points of view and insights at The Master’s Conference last Tuesday. New ways of thinking about and managing short message/modern data, investigations, and data privacy were raised in a series of panel discussions.

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Plain English for Lawyers: The Way to a C-Level Executive’s Heart

LLRX

Why is poor legal writing so prevalent? Jerry Lawson identifies three key reasons: fear, time, and lack of skills, and addresses directly a course to solve the lack of skills issue.

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Elon Whines That He’ll Give Away NPR’s Twitter Account If They Won’t Start Using Twitter Again

Above the Law - Technology

From the That's-not-going-to-win-anymore-trust Dept The post Elon Whines That He’ll Give Away NPR’s Twitter Account If They Won’t Start Using Twitter Again appeared first on Above the Law.

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Top Online Forums for Lawyers

CaseFox

Legal professionals have a vast array of resources available to them for continuing education, networking, and staying up-to-date on industry trends. One of the most valuable resources for legal lawyers is online forums. Forums provide a platform for legal professionals to connect with each other, share experiences, ask questions, and gain insight into their practice areas.

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Local Q&A: Are DWI attorneys in demand in Dallas, TX? How are folks finding DWI attorneys in Dallas?

Martindale-Avvo

Yes, DWI (driving while intoxicated) attorneys are in demand in Dallas, TX, as the city has a relatively high rate of alcohol-related traffic incidents. This has led to a significant need for legal representation for individuals facing DWI charges, creating a demand for attorneys with expertise in this area of practice. Additionally, the state of Texas has strict penalties for DWI convictions, making it even more important for individuals facing such charges to seek the help of a qualified attor

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Collaboration Data Challenges Before Litigation (And How Technology Can Help)

Hanzo Blog

Collaboration data is essential for many businesses in the digital age. However, determining how long to keep records on communication tools like Slack and Teams has become a challenge due to legal cases. Companies must balance regulatory requirements, business needs, and records hygiene when managing collaboration data. To help with information governance, many organizations are turning to technology.

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Law Librarians Play Central Role In Legal Tech Adoption And Use, AALL ‘State Of The Profession’ Report Shows

Above the Law - Technology

Whether they work in law firms or corporate legal, academia or government, law librarians play a central role in testing, recommending and deploying legal technology, according to the American Association of Law Libraries’ 2023 State of the Profession report, an exhaustive 252-page survey of the legal information landscape. This is the third time AALL has conducted this survey, which is actually three separate surveys of U.S. law librarians based on the type of organization for which they

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Cyber Security for Law Firms: What Legal Professionals Need to Know

CaseFox

In today’s digital age, cybersecurity is a crucial issue for any organization, including law firms. With sensitive client information and confidential communications at stake, legal professionals need to be aware of the best practices related to cybersecurity to ensure the protection of their client’s data and maintain their reputation. Here are some tips for securing your law firm’s data and networks: Conduct a cybersecurity risk assessment: Start by assessing your law firm

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Best Practices for Content Creation and Optimization

Martindale-Avvo

It’s 2023, and content is still king. According to Semrush’s State of Content Marketing 2023 Global Report , 97% of surveyed respondents have used content successfully in the past year, and most of those respondents plan to increase their budgets. For lawyers, content provides an opportunity to increase name recognition and establish a reputation.

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Surprise! Another 512(f) Claim Fails–Bored Ape Yacht Club v. Ripps

Eric Goldman

This is another lawsuit involving the Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) NFTs. (Q: why are the apes so bored? A: because they spend so much time in court proceedings). In this lawsuit, BAYC sued an “appropriation artist,” Ripps, who sought to comment on anti-Semitic aspects of the BAYC NFTs. (Protip: if you want to win in court, don’t self-describe as an “appropriation artist”).

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Are Bigger Firms Better Equipped To Manage Data Security?

Above the Law - Technology

Share your perspective for a chance to win a $250 gift card. The post Are Bigger Firms Better Equipped To Manage Data Security? appeared first on Above the Law.

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Awesome Speakers at Legal Innovators California, June 7/8 !

Artificial Lawyer

A conference is often only as good as its speakers and Legal Innovators California has plenty of great ones! The two-day conference, which takes place.

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What is Legal Operations and How Does it Help Legal Departments

Hanzo Blog

The role of Legal Operations is becoming increasingly important in today's fast-paced and complex corporate legal department. With more companies expecting their legal departments to contribute to their overall vision and mission, as well as their bottom line, a greater emphasis has been placed on managing and optimizing these departments.

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Justia Featured Resources: Justia Dockets Offering Info on AI Lawsuits

Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

The evolution of generative AI (artificial intelligence) has captured the attention of many Americans during the first few months of 2023. These programs can create text, images, sounds, and other content in response to prompts by a user. As exciting as generative AI can be, it raises certain questions involving copyright law. Federal statutes do not provide clear answers to these questions, so courts will need to confront them.

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Now Live At The Non-Event: Your Guide To Clio App Integrations! [Sponsored]

Above the Law - Technology

We're pleased to present this new guide to the products that work well with Clio. (Clio itself has no involvement in this publication.) The post Now Live At The Non-Event: Your Guide To Clio App Integrations! appeared first on Above the Law.

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Legal Innovators California: Adam Bentley, Uber Freight

Artificial Lawyer

This week’s Legal Innovators California Profile is with Adam Bentley, Global Head of Legal for Uber Freight, an Uber business that is taking logistics in a new direction for.

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Pete Recommends – Weekly highlights on cyber security issues, April 30, 2023

LLRX

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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Guide to Legal Outsourcing: What Solo Lawyers and Small Firms Should Know

Solo Practice University

It’s no secret that lawyers are busy people. Writing briefs, communicating with clients, generating leads, conducting research, preparing for deposition, marketing services—an attorney’s list of tasks goes on and on. It’s no wonder 74% of US law firms feel as though they’re spending too much time on administrative tasks, as opposed to practicing law.

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‘Legal Tech Lists’: 5 MORE Lawyer Tropes That Were Upended By Legal Tech [Sponsored]

Above the Law - Technology

Expanding our list of common scenarios that would be solved by technology. The post ‘Legal Tech Lists’: 5 MORE Lawyer Tropes That Were Upended By Legal Tech appeared first on Above the Law.

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Preparing Your Law Firm for Growth, Even When You’re Busy

Attorney at Work

In their series "Ready, Set, Scale: How to Set Up the Systems You Need to Grow," Karen and David Skinner help you prepare your practice for the growth you want. The post Preparing Your Law Firm for Growth, Even When You’re Busy appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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The Updated UK Top 200 is out now! 

Legal IT Insiders

Today (3 May) we’re excited to soft launch our updated UK Top 200, which shows you the core systems in use at each of the UK’s top 200 largest firms by revenue. … The Updated UK Top 200 is out now! Read More » The post The Updated UK Top 200 is out now! appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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CJUE Clarifies the GDPR’s Right to Compensation

Inside Privacy

On March 4, 2023, the European Court of Justice (”CJEU”) issued its judgment on case C-300/21, UI v Österreichische Post AG. The CJEU held that the mere infringement of the GDPR does not, alone, give rise to a right to compensation for individuals. In the Court’s view, Article 82 requires establishing: (i) “damage”, either material or non-material; (ii) an actual infringement of the GDPR; and (iii) a causal link between the two.

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Two Notable Legal Tech Moves, As Crowell Names Alma Asay Chief Innovation Officer and Relativity Names Laurie Usewicz Chief Partner Officer

Above the Law - Technology

There were two notable moves in the legal tech world announced today, both to newly created positions, as the law f irm Crowell & Moring announced that it has named Alma Asay as its first chief innovation and value officer, and Relativity said that it has named Laurie Usewicz as its first chief partner officer. Alma Asay Asay, a former litigator who founded the litigation management platform Allegory Law, first joined Crowell & Moring two years ago as senior director of practice innova

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Attorney Compensation Trends: A Mid-Year Evaluation and How Proactive Law Firms Can Respond

Attorney at Work

Advice from the authors of the bestseller, "RESPECT: An Insight to Attorney Compensation Plans." The post Attorney Compensation Trends: A Mid-Year Evaluation and How Proactive Law Firms Can Respond appeared first on Attorney at Work.