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Machine Learning vs. Creativity: Tech Giants Respond to Copyright Challenge

Trellis.Law Blog

Last fall, we dove into the various lawsuits filed against leading AI tech companies over their alleged misuse of copyrighted content to train their Large Language Models (LLMs) to create chatbots (like OpenAI’s ChatGPT). Content creators, from famous authors to… Continue reading → The post Machine Learning vs. Creativity: Tech Giants Respond to Copyright Challenge first appeared on Trellis.Law Blog.

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Cable Giants Insist That Forcing Them To Make Cancellations Easier Violates Their First Amendment Rights

Above the Law - Technology

Neither the FCC nor FTC has a particularly good track record of standing up to broadband and cable giants when it comes to their longstanding track record of anticompetitive behavior, price gouging, or nickel-and-diming their often captive customers with bogus, hidden fees. Though occasionally one of the two agencies does step in to try make a bare […] The post Cable Giants Insist That Forcing Them To Make Cancellations Easier Violates Their First Amendment Rights appeared first on Above t

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Exclusive: Panoram launches contract lifecycle management application in M365 

Legal IT Insiders

Panoram, the enterprise legal software solutions company founded by former Neota Logic managing directors Rick Seabrook and Greg Wildisen and Epiq Systems’ president Chris Olofson, has launched its own contract … Exclusive: Panoram launches contract lifecycle management application in M365 Read More » The post Exclusive: Panoram launches contract lifecycle management application in M365 appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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Kili Technology Launches davinci Patent AI Copilot

Legal IT Professionals

Today, successful startup Kili Technology Inc. officially launched davinci, a new artificial intelligence (AI) technology tool which drafts patents and office action answers in a fraction of the time that manual methods require.

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Leverage Trellis Court Data To Identify More Investment Opportunities

Finance teams find Trellis to be particularly effective in conducting comprehensive due diligence on both individuals and businesses. With our court data solution, financial experts can access critical litigation insights, making it an invaluable resource for informed decision-making in the financial sector.

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10 Compelling Reasons Why Solo Lawyers Should Embrace Legal Blogging – Including Growing Revenue

Kevin O'Keefe

Solo law firms have experienced only half the revenue growth of larger firms over the last four years, according to the Clio Legal Trends report. This gap doesn’t have to persist; legal blogging is an underutilized strategy for solos. Through enhanced visibility and established expertise, a legal blog becomes more than just a marketing tool; it’s a direct catalyst for business growth and increased revenue.

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MyCase Unveils Its First Gen AI Tools As Parent AffiniPay Lays Out Plan to Embed AI Across All Its Products

Above the Law - Technology

AffiniPay , the parent company of a group of technology products for managing law practices and accepting online payments, including LawPay and MyCase , today announced the launch of AffiniPay IQ, its strategic initiative to embed generative artificial intelligence across all of its products and make AI a native component of legal professionals’ daily workflows.

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Helm360 Welcomes Henry Piatek as Director of Customer Success

Legal IT Professionals

Henry Piatek, who has more than 30 years of experience supporting leading law firms with their implementation of legal technology solutions such as Elite 3E, document management systems, CRM and other enterprise software, has joined legal technology solutions provider Helm360 as Director of Customer Success.

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Florida Bar Ethics Opinion OKs Lawyers’ Use Of Generative AI, But With Cautions

LawSites

A new ethics opinion from The Florida Bar says that lawyers may ethically use generative AI technologies, provided they are careful to adhere to their ethical obligations. The opinion also urges lawyers to continue to develop competency in the use of new technologies such as AI and the risks and benefits inherent in those technologies. Approved unanimously by The Florida Bar’s Board of Governors Jan. 19, the non-binding Ethics Advisory Opinion 24-1 was originally drafted by the bar’

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Texting With Clients Has Benefits And Disadvantages

Above the Law - Technology

Sending clients text messages can interrupt the delicate dance of the work-life balance as texts are more likely reserved for personal communication. The post Texting With Clients Has Benefits And Disadvantages appeared first on Above the Law.

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AI Has All Your Law Blog Content, And That May Be Very Good

Kevin O'Keefe

I have been working on blog posts about subjects I have written about long ago. I probably even wrote about the subject more than one time. I have been writing about legal blogging for twenty years. Seeing that I was starting a blog on legal blogging back in 2003, Ernest Svenson, who was publishing the blog, Ernie the Attorney , sent me a nice email saying cool idea, but what was I going to blog about the next week.

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The Tech-Savvy Paralegals Playbook: How To Leverage AI

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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LegalRM team attains global certification for ISO 27001

Legal IT Professionals

LegalRM, the creators of the iCompli information governance platform, proudly announces today its successful achievement of global certification for ISO 27001.

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Overhaul of the Australian Privacy Act

Legal IT Group

Australia is a great country to work with, as it is highly digitalized, developed, and English-speaking. Thus, selling services to or establishing a company is a good jurisdiction. With this regard, it is essential to know about the privacy legislation of this country since, nowadays, most internet businesses process the personal data of their clients, and they should do it in compliance with data protection laws.

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AI, MJP, And UPL: Alphabet Soup For Lawyers?

Above the Law - Technology

Block billing used to be the teeth grinder. Now, it's AI. The post AI, MJP, And UPL: Alphabet Soup For Lawyers? appeared first on Above the Law.

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Legal IT Insider becomes the official media partner of Netlaw Media

Legal IT Insiders

Legal IT Insider can reveal today (25 January) that we have become the official media partner of Netlaw Media, which delivers both the British Legal Technology Forum (BLTF) and British […] The post Legal IT Insider becomes the official media partner of Netlaw Media appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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Uncovering The Hidden Connections: A Patent Family Survival Guide

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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Everlaw Unveils New AI Features in its EverlawAI Portfolio, Driving Better Legal Outcomes

Legal IT Professionals

Everlaw, the cloud-native litigation and investigation platform, announced three new features in the EverlawAI portfolio, which delivers AI-powered assistance to help legal professionals do their jobs faster and easier, and is already delivering competitive advantages to customers.

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What Should Be on Your AI Wishlist for eDiscovery: Insights from Dave Ruel, VP of Product at Hanzo

Hanzo Blog

In the rapidly evolving world of Artificial Intelligence (AI), it's crucial for enterprises to adopt technologies that integrate seamlessly into mission-critical workflows. Understanding the practicalities of this integration, especially in the legal domain, is key. To delve deeper into this topic, I had the opportunity to speak with Dave Ruel, VP of Product at Hanzo.

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AI George Carlin Just Dropped A Comedy Special. The Estate Isn’t Too Happy About That.

Above the Law - Technology

Stealing a dead man's set? Now that’s ‘Bad For Ya.’ The post AI George Carlin Just Dropped A Comedy Special. The Estate Isn’t Too Happy About That. appeared first on Above the Law.

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Gen AI contract drafting and review assistant Spellbook raises $20m Series A Funding

Legal IT Insiders

Spellbook, the legal contract drafting and review tool powered by both OpenAI and Anthropic large language models, has raised a $20M Series A funding round led by Montreal-based venture capital firm […] The post Gen AI contract drafting and review assistant Spellbook raises $20m Series A Funding appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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AI for Paralegals: Everything You Need to Know (and How to Use It Safely)

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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Document and Email Technology Predictions for 2024

Legal IT Professionals

As trusted advisors to law firms around the globe, we're often asked about the latest trends in legal tech and how firms can make the most of new opportunities. In this guest article, we aim to help legal professionals stay ahead of the game by providing expert insights on emerging document and email technology trends in 2024.

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Protecting Your Investment: How to Realize a Robust ROI From Associates

Attorney at Work

Wendy Merrill | The only way younger associate attorneys will make money for your firm is if they feel the firm is invested in their training and success. The post Protecting Your Investment: How to Realize a Robust ROI From Associates appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms & Lawyers.

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Open Source And AI: The Untapped Potential

Above the Law - Technology

For lawyers and technologists, understanding open source is crucial for compliance and harnessing its potential as a strategic business tool. The post Open Source And AI: The Untapped Potential appeared first on Above the Law.

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eSentio Technologies hires Andrew Payne as global associate director of DMS

Legal IT Insiders

Washington-headquartered legal IT consultancy eSentio Technologies has hired Andrew Payne as its global associate director of DMS, we can reveal, in a hire that signifies an expansion of eSentio’s presence … eSentio Technologies hires Andrew Payne as global associate director of DMS Read More » The post eSentio Technologies hires Andrew Payne as global associate director of DMS appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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Case Closed: How to Optimize Your Legal Intake Process for Efficiency

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!

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Thomson Reuters Delivers Key Milestones in Its AI Technology Strategy

Legal IT Professionals

Thomson Reuters, a global content and technology company, is advancing its AI technology strategy announcing today the launch of its second and third AI-enabled solutions in the last three months.

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New AI Features In Practical Law Enable Users To Ask Legal Questions And Find Relevant Contract Clauses

LawSites

In November, when Thomson Reuters announced the integration of generative AI within its flagship legal research platform Westlaw Precision, it also announced the beta version of a generative AI integration within Practical Law. Today, Thomson Reuters is formally releasing that generative AI feature in Practical Law, called Ask Practical Law AI, and also releasing a second AI-driven Practical Law tool, Practical Law Clause Finder.

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Does AI Signal The End Of The Billable Hour?

Above the Law - Technology

One thing is for sure: as AI helps automate and make work more predictable, both law firms and clients will benefit. The post Does AI Signal The End Of The Billable Hour? appeared first on Above the Law.

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2023 Emoji Law Year-in-Review

Eric Goldman

I continue to maintain my census of U.S. cases referencing emojis or emoticons. In 2023, I logged 225 such cases (this number will grow a bit due to lags with the electronic databases). The case count continues to grow exponentially. The 2023 count represented a 17% increase over the 2022 count. 2023 marked a significant milestone: my census now counts over 1,000 total U.S. cases referencing emojis and emoticons (the exact number is 1,017).

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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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Panoram Launch Innovative New Contract Management Application built in M365: Panoram Contracts

Legal IT Professionals

Panoram, a leading provider of enterprise legal software solutions, is thrilled to announce the launch of Panoram Contracts, an innovative new contract lifecycle management (CLM) suite designed to transform enterprise-wide contract collaboration.

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Today at 1 ET: Navigating the New Legal Landscape, Where We Are and What’s Ahead

LawSites

Join me today at 1 p.m. ET for a free roundtable discussion for law firms, Navigating the New Legal Landscape, Where We Are and What’s Ahead. We plan to take a deep dive into the current state of the industry and offer a lens to what the future holds. The panel will feature Jayanth Madheswaran , founder and CEO of legal AI company Eve.AI ; Jim Hallenbeck , president and CEO at Black Hills AI ; and me.

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Whose Instagram Login Is It, Anyway?

Above the Law - Technology

The line between personal and business social media accounts can be blurry. The post Whose Instagram Login Is It, Anyway? appeared first on Above the Law.

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Becoming a Burnout-Proof Attorney: 5 Steps

Attorney at Work

Gray Robinson | The stress of a law practice is unrelenting — these practices can help you become more resilient. The post Becoming a Burnout-Proof Attorney: 5 Steps appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms & Lawyers.

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The New Way of Conducting Patent Research: Proven Strategies For Efficient Due Diligence

Speaker: Andrew Klein and Jennifer Vandenplas

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.