Above the Law - Technology
JUNE 22, 2023
These chatbots are bald-faced liars that pull facts out of thin air. The post Do NOT, I Repeat, Do NOT Use ChatGPT For Legal Research appeared first on Above the Law.
3 Geeks and a Law Blog
JUNE 20, 2023
Our guest this week is Kristina Satkunas , Director of Analytic Consulting at LexisNexis. Kristina discusses the recently released LexisNexis CounselLink Enterprise Legal Management Trends Report for 2023. This annual report provides insights and benchmarks on key metrics related to corporate legal spending and outside counsel relationships. The 2023 report found that law firm hourly rates increased 4.5% over the past year, the highest year-over-year increase in the 10 years LexisNexis has p
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Kevin O'Keefe
JUNE 20, 2023
Remember how apps made the iPhone immensely popular? The same thing is likely to happen with AI. While a majority of U.S. adults have heard of ChatGPT, only 14% have tried it, according to Pew Research. This does not AI will be a passing fad, per The Wall Street Journal’s Cordilia James. Apps will make AI services more accessible and more popular. The Journal has compiled a list of easy-to-try AI apps and websites in various categories to give you a taste of what’s coming.
TechnoLlama
JUNE 21, 2023
If you have been around tech circles, you may have heard the use of the term Web3 (or Web 3.0). Web 1.0 was the read-only web, static websites, while Web 2.0 was the read-write Internet characterised by interactive websites, social media, the cloud, and user-generated content.
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!
Above the Law - Technology
JUNE 22, 2023
A federal district judge has imposed monetary and other sanctions on the two lawyers who filed a brief laden with bogus cases they found when they relied on ChatGPT for legal research. The judge ordered the lawyers, Peter LoDuca and Steven A. Schwartz, as well as the law firm of Levidow, Levidow & Oberman, to pay a penalty of $5,000. He also ordered them to notify their client of the sanctions, and to notify each judge who was falsely identified as the author of the fake court opinions gener
Eric Goldman
JUNE 17, 2023
by guest blogger Kieran McCarthy Doe 1 v. GitHub, Inc. is one of the first major class-action lawsuits to dive into questions of online collection of “public data” and generative AI training data sets. Given the importance of generative AI and the implications for other generative AI projects, and the number of legal issues involved, many legal observers were keen to follow the first few breadcrumbs in this case.
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Attorney at Work
JUNE 20, 2023
Wendy Merrill | Curiosity is the secret sauce to effective law firm leadership and sound client advocacy. The post How to Future-Proof Your Law Firm appeared first on Attorney at Work.
Above the Law - Technology
JUNE 22, 2023
You can keep beat the rap, but you can't beat the ride. The post ChatGPT Lawyers Get Slap On The Wrist From Court. But Infamy Is Forever. appeared first on Above the Law.
Eric Goldman
JUNE 23, 2023
Jason Fyk’s recent litigation campaign reminds me of the classic story Moby Dick, with Fyk in the Captain Ahab role and Section 230 as his white whale. The Netflix documentary of his story will be called “Moby Fyk.” In his complaint, Fyk says he published WTF (“Where’s The Fun”) Magazine that achieved success on Facebook, including 25M followers and hundreds of thousands of dollars of revenue each month.
Lineal Services
JUNE 23, 2023
Unpredictable People Costs In eDiscovery, where time, money, and resources are precious commodities, Lineal addresses the significant issue of review-related costs. With its innovative suite of Amplify tools, Lineal revolutionizes the landscape of data culling, organization, and review enablement to reduce review time and related costs significantly.
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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
Legal IT Insiders
JUNE 19, 2023
Sam Sheldon has joined legal technology and consultancy business, Pinnacle, to establish its capabilities in financial planning and analytics, helping clients better align their reporting capabilities with their business strategy … Sam Sheldon joins Pinnacle to establish capabilities in financial planning and analytics Read More » The post Sam Sheldon joins Pinnacle to establish capabilities in financial planning and analytics appeared first on Legal IT Insider.
Above the Law - Technology
JUNE 23, 2023
First rule of contract law: you can't get out of them. Unless. The post That OceanGate Liability Waiver Might Not Be As Airtight As It Seems appeared first on Above the Law.
Eric Goldman
JUNE 22, 2023
The California legislature is competing with states like Florida and Texas to see who can pass laws will be more devastating to the Internet. California’s latest entry into this Internet death-spiral is the California Journalism Protection Act (CJPA, AB 886). CJPA has passed the California Assembly and is pending in the California Senate. The CJPA engages with a critical problem in our society: how to ensure the production of socially valuable journalism in the face of the Internet’s
Trellis.Law Blog
JUNE 22, 2023
With reliable access to a Daily Filings Report, attorneys can be the first to know about the #new #cases filed in their region. Our CEO Nicole Clark shares insights in today’s Attorney at Work article on, how this is helping… Continue reading → The post Going With the Flow of Civil Litigation: How to Stay Current With LegalTech & Daily Filings Reports ?
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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.
Xakia
JUNE 20, 2023
With external resources accounting for about half of the average Legal Department spend , it’s critical that law firms manage matter budgets and follow billing guidelines.
Above the Law - Technology
JUNE 21, 2023
They really do have you covered from A to Z. Even when you try to opt out. The post Amazon Hit With Another FTC Case. This Time? Fooling People Into Paying For Prime. appeared first on Above the Law.
Eric Goldman
JUNE 18, 2023
This case involves two anti-threat software vendors, Enigma and Malwarebytes. In 2016, Malwarebytes classified Enigma’s software as “malicious,” a “threat,” and a “potentially unwanted program” (or PUP), because the programs allegedly were “scareware.” Enigma challenged Malwarebytes’ classifications in court.
CaseFox
JUNE 22, 2023
Paralegal vs Lawyer Who, What, How The legal world is wide and multifaceted. Having a career in the legal field can be very rewarding. There are a wide range of roles in the legal industry that play a part in the administration of justice. Law students may find it difficult to decide the optimal role for them. If you are someone who is pursuing law and can’t decide the role that fits best for you.
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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.
Attorney at Work
JUNE 23, 2023
Writing by hand makes a difference, so make sure your handwriting is excellent. The post Improve Your Handwriting: Be a Smarter, More Creative Lawyer appeared first on Attorney at Work.
Above the Law - Technology
JUNE 20, 2023
The legal profession stands on the brink of an AI-driven evolution. This comprehensive primer will bring any lawyer up to speed. The post Artificial Intelligence For Law Firms: A Practical And Tactical Guide appeared first on Above the Law.
Eric Goldman
JUNE 20, 2023
[Eric’s note: this is the post you’ve been waiting for: Prof. Ochoa’s definitive analysis of the Supreme Court’s Warhol opinion. This post is 11,000+ words long, so you may want to block out some time to enjoy this properly.] By Guest Blogger Tyler Ochoa By a 7-2 vote, the U.S. Supreme Court affirmed the Second Circuit’s ruling that the reproduction of Andy Warhol’s Orange Prince on the cover of a magazine tribute was not a fair use of Lynn Goldsmith’s photo of the singer
CaseFox
JUNE 20, 2023
Time-Management-Tips-For-Lawyers-Boosting-Productivity-In-The-Digital-Age-1 Are you a lawyer looking for a get more billable hour, if the answer is yes? Then you have to build a critical skill in time management. Time management for lawyers can increase productivity and help them succeed. In this fast-paced world of legal industry, lawyers may find it challenging to balance work and personal life.
Hanzo Blog
JUNE 21, 2023
In the ongoing case of Sam Bankman-Fried and his failed crypto exchange FTX, the growing volume of evidence highlights the new landscape of ediscovery challenges when it comes to the breadth of new data sources showing up in corporate litigation.
Above the Law - Technology
JUNE 23, 2023
From the How Dare She dept. The post Australian Designer Who Sued Katy Perry Feels ‘Personally Attacked’ Over Appeal Of Trademark Ruling appeared first on Above the Law.
MatterSuite
JUNE 19, 2023
In today’s fast-paced business environment, efficient procurement processes are crucial for corporate legal teams and law firms. Streamlining the procurement process not only saves time and resources but also enhances the quality of services obtained. Requests for Proposals (RFPs) have emerged as a powerful tool for achieving these objectives.
Martindale-Avvo
JUNE 20, 2023
Nearly every person in search of legal services turns to the internet, and most potential clients can find attorneys via our newest service, Complete Profile Plus. Carefully created based on feedback from attorneys, consumer insights, and leveraging our vast expertise in the legal space, Complete Profile Plus simply helps lawyers increase their online visibility four-fold.
Attorney at Work
JUNE 21, 2023
Teddy Snyder | When you find an emphatic auxiliary, a legal double, or a -self pronoun in your writing, give it the necessity test. The post Emphatic Advice: Don’t Write Like a Flight Attendant appeared first on Attorney at Work.
Above the Law - Technology
JUNE 21, 2023
ECFX , a company that automates the downloading and distribution of filings in federal and state court cases, has taken a $7 million minority growth investment led by Growth Street Partners , with additional participation from The LegalTech Fund , which specializes in investing in innovative legal technology companies, Cove Fund , and other existing investors.
LLRX
JUNE 17, 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.
Legal IT Insiders
JUNE 22, 2023
By Carol Lynn Grow, COO of LawToolBox At the beginning of June, Microsoft held its first major in-person event, Microsoft Build (“Build”). Build is a developer-centric annual event, and the … Guest post: Microsoft’s OpenAI dominates 2023 Microsoft Build Read More » The post Guest post: Microsoft’s OpenAI dominates 2023 Microsoft Build appeared first on Legal IT Insider.
Attorney at Work
JUNE 23, 2023
Tom Lambotte | The law firm cybersecurity checklist outlines five actionable steps you can take to enhance your security. The post Law Firm Cybersecurity Checklist: 5 Actionable Steps to Fortify Your Castle appeared first on Attorney at Work.
Simple Legal
JUNE 20, 2023
Take your invoicing process to the next level with billing guidelines – they’re the key to financial accountability and control over legal spend. Ensure invoices from legal vendors meet your standards and are quickly reviewed by in-house counsel – don’t settle for subpar enforcement with limited options when violations happen. It’s time to empower your team with powerful solutions tailored to your needs!
LLRX
JUNE 22, 2023
Kevin Novack , digital strategist and CEO with extensive experience digitizing disparate collections at the Library of Congress, discusses the increasing importance of acknowledging and incorporating social proof into your marketing strategies to showcase the power of your brands and services. The recent wave of digital tools that are built to influence decisions have come under increasing scrutiny as we have learned, they may not be all that trustworthy.
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