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Federal Court Suspends Florida Attorney Over Filing Fabricated Cases Hallucinated by AI

Above the Law - Technology

Just a few weeks ago, I wrote about two more cases of AI-hallucinated citations in court filings leading to sanctions , and now comes the case of a Florida lawyer suspended from practice after filing cases that were “completely fabricated.” On March 8, the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida suspended attorney Thomas Grant Neusom from practicing in that court for one year, after which he will be eligible to apply for reinstatement.

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Sharing of Information Across Blogs Published by Access to Justice and Legal Services Groups Could Bring Alignment to Their Work

Kevin O'Keefe

Great article by Robert Ambrogi, a few days ago. If you care about access to justice and access to the law, take a minute to read it. A big issue in access to justice and access to the law, per Bob, is that the groups working hard on these issues are not working in alignment, and probably don’t know what each are working on. Two travesties persist in tainting access by all to the U.S. legal system.

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Leveraging Verdict Data to Make Better Settlement Decisions

Trellis.Law Blog

Want to learn how to leverage verdict data to make better settlement decisions? Check out our recent Legal Business World write up! “Even though we may never know with any degree of absolute certainty how a case will unfold in… Continue reading → The post Leveraging Verdict Data to Make Better Settlement Decisions first appeared on Trellis.Law Blog.

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On LawNext: The New Beneficial Ownership Reporting Requirement and How Legal Tech Can Help Companies Comply

LawSites

The arrival of 2024 brought a new reporting requirement for more than 32 million smaller companies in the United States. The new requirement, which came about as part of the federal Corporate Transparency Act of 2021, means that many companies will now have to report information about their beneficial owners — the individuals who ultimately control the company.

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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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Mount Sinai CEO: Hospitals Will Start Seeing ROI from Their AI Investments in a Couple Years

Above the Law - Technology

Health systems aren’t seeing a ton of ROI when it comes to their AI investments quite yet, as use of the technology is still in an iterative stage. However, Mount Sinai CEO Brendan Carr thinks that is likely to change in the next couple years.

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The Top Ten AmLaw 100 Law Firms Have Published Close to One Thousand Pieces of Content on AI

Kevin O'Keefe

On a quick review it appears the top ten AmLaw 100 law firms have published close to one thousand pieces on Artificial Intelligence. I was not trying to exclude other law firms, large or small, I was looking to get an idea of the amount of publishing on AI being done by law firms. A few notes from my search. I searched under the term, Artificial Intelligence, versus AI.

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New Training for Lay Legal Advocates in Arizona Aims to Expand Access to Justice Statewide

LawSites

Training kicked off last month in Arizona for a new class of legal advocates who will work at community-based organizations throughout the state to provide free limited-scope legal help to clients in domestic violence and housing matters. The training program, a partnership between the Arizona Supreme Court and Innovation for Justice (i4J), a program jointly housed at the James E.

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New York Disbars Infamous Copyright Troll

Above the Law - Technology

For whom the bell tolls; it tolls for copyright trolls. The post New York Disbars Infamous Copyright Troll appeared first on Above the Law.

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Have You Ever Had an AI Chatbot Say “I’m Not Sure”

Kevin O'Keefe

From a Seth Godin blog post , a couple days ago, If you ask an AI a question and it’s not confident in the answer, it should say, “I’m not sure.” That could be followed up with, “do you want me to guess” or “if you could give me more context…” Maybe not that phrase but I have had AI tell me it needed more context, it couldn’t answer that question and that it would not comment on a New York Times and OpenAI question as they were in litigation.

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Challenging the Status Quo: Media Outlets Take on OpenAI with New Copyright Strategy

Trellis.Law Blog

Over the past few months, many news and media outlets have sued AI developers over copyright infringement related to allegations that tech companies train their large language model chatbots on protected works. Unlike most organizations, who have filed straightforward copyright… Continue reading → The post Challenging the Status Quo: Media Outlets Take on OpenAI with New Copyright Strategy first appeared on Trellis.Law Blog.

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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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Top AI Tools for Lawyer Marketers

Attorney at Work

If you’re a lawyer or marketing professional charged with marketing your law firm check out these top AI tools for lawyers. The post Top AI Tools for Lawyer Marketers appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms & Lawyers.

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This AI-Powered Document Tool Will Meet You Where You Are [Sponsored]

Above the Law - Technology

Lexis Create provides simple access to internal and external knowledge — directly within Microsoft Word. The post This AI-Powered Document Tool Will Meet You Where You Are appeared first on Above the Law.

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The Impact and Future of Legal Blogging: A Perspective Inspired by Christopher Nolan’s Oscar Speech

Kevin O'Keefe

In his Best Director speech at the Academy Awards, Sunday, Christopher Nolan, who won for Oppenheimer, ended with a thank you to the Academy that resonated with me: To the academy, just to say movies have been just a little more than a hundred years old, imagine it being only one hundred years into painting or theatre, we don’t know where this incredible journey is going from here, but to know that you think I am a meaningful part of it means the world to me.

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1st Release Tickets Now Available for Legal Innovators California Conference

Artificial Lawyer

First release tickets are now available for the Legal Innovators California conference on June 4 and 5 in San Francisco for a limited time. And what’s more, inhouse.

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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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Is the Law Ruining Your Relationship? Tips for Being a Better Partner

Attorney at Work

There’s an old saying, “Law is a jealous mistress.” After two of my own divorces and representing hundreds of divorce clients, I used to joke that I knew many ways to screw up a relationship but not very many ways to make them a success. Now I have a better idea of how lawyers can […] The post Is the Law Ruining Your Relationship? Tips for Being a Better Partner appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms & Lawyers.

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Elon Musk Supporters Bombard Judge With Angry Letters — She’s Not Even Opening Them

Above the Law - Technology

The judge who struck down Elon Musk's compensation package is hearing it from the dumbest people on the planet. The post Elon Musk Supporters Bombard Judge With Angry Letters — She’s Not Even Opening Them appeared first on Above the Law.

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How Much Do Partners Make at Law Firms?

Clio

For many lawyers, becoming a partner is considered the apex of their legal career—an achievement that promises everything from professional prestige to decision-making authority. While it also comes with significant financial rewards, many people wonder: Just how much do partners make at law firms? The answer, as it turns out, isn’t so simple. From the many factors influencing compensation to the art of negotiation, a multitude of aspects determine law firm partner salaries.

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“Ringless Voicemail” Vendor Wins Section 230 Defense Against FTC–US v. Stratics Networks

Eric Goldman

[This is one of those opinions that is a slog to blog because the court’s statutory analysis made my head hurt. If this opinion confuses you, welcome to the club. FWIW, “Slog to Blog” would make a good band name.] Stratics Networks offers ringless voicemail and VOIP services. The court explains that, with ringless voicemails, “users can mass deliver prerecorded messages directly to recipients’ voicemail inboxes without causing their phones to ring or giving recipients the

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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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That Email Should Have Been a Meeting

Attorney at Work

Erik Mazzone | Next time you are paging through the 17th message in a thread, consider that sometimes, meetings are the right tool for the job. The post That Email Should Have Been a Meeting appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms & Lawyers.

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The Disconnect Between Law Firms And Clients On Use Of Gen AI [Sponsored]

Above the Law - Technology

Law firm and corporate legal leaders agree generative AI will dramatically impact legal practice. However, intriguing gaps exist in how law firms versus clients are thinking about integrating generative AI into future workflows. The post The Disconnect Between Law Firms And Clients On Use Of Gen AI appeared first on Above the Law.

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How Many Leads Does It Take to Get a Client?

Martindale-Avvo

Every lawyer understands that generating leads is critical to the success of their practice. But those leads won’t do you much good if you can’t convert them into paying clients. Not every lead will be someone who is ready to sign on with your firm. So, how many leads does it take to get a new client? Here is some insight that may help. What is Considered a Lead?

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Justia Webinars: Empowering Women in Family Law: Strategies for Success

Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

If you have encountered hurdles and limitations as a female lawyer, know that you are not alone. You can explore these challenges with Anna Blood, and discover the opportunities you may have missed, learn strategies to navigate the nuances and barriers of the field of family law, and propel your career forward with helpful tips on career advancement.

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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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Twitter Narrows, But Doesn’t Completely Avoid, a Dangerous Copyright Lawsuit–Concord Music v. X

Eric Goldman

Music publishers sued Twitter for users’ alleged copyright infringement. The court says that three aspects of the contributory copyright infringement claim survive Twitter’s motion to dismiss. Direct Copyright Infringement. The publishers argued that Twitter “transmitted” their works. The court says the tweeter does any “transmitting,” not Twitter or the viewer.

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How To Run A Law Firm Without A Home Office – Or Even A Home

Above the Law - Technology

Curious about becoming a 'digital nomad'? This episode of the Non-Eventcast is for you. The post How To Run A Law Firm Without A Home Office – Or Even A Home appeared first on Above the Law.

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India-based ALSP Proxiio Expands Into U.S. Legal Market to Deliver Litigation and Corporate Services

LawSites

Proxiio Global Solutions , an India-based provider of litigation and corporate legal services for law firms and in-house legal departments, is today officially launching in the United States. Proxiio says that it offers customers legal services delivered by a team of skilled lawyers with deep knowledge and experience in areas such as managed review, litigation and investigation, e-discovery, witness preparation, claims evaluation, data subject access requests (DSARs), contracts, and compliance m

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What Makes a Law Firm Attractive to Buyers?

Attorney at Work

Brooke Lively | What makes a law firm attractive to buyers? Exactly the same things that make a firm a joy to own. Focus on these three things. The post What Makes a Law Firm Attractive to Buyers? 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

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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Pete Recommends – Weekly highlights on cyber security issues, March 9, 2024

LLRX

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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Exclusive: iManage Reveals Details On Its Growth, Lays Out Plans to Further Leverage Gen AI, Partnerships

Above the Law - Technology

Among the most enduring yet dramatic success stories in legal tech is that of iManage , the document and email management company. Founded in 1995, its collaborative approach to content management made it popular among among law firms virtually out of the gate, and it was acquired eight years later for $171 million by Interwoven. But after Autonomy gobbled up Interwoven in 2009 and then Hewlett Packard bought Autonomy in 2011, the deal turned into a disaster when allegations that Autonomy had in

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The Ninth Circuit’s Broad (and Wrong) Standards for Conversion–Taylor v. Google (Guest Blog Post)

Eric Goldman

by Kieran McCarthy Recently, there has been a revival of anemic trespass to chattels claims in California. And so perhaps we should not be surprised that California courts have opened the door to a resurgence in anemic digital conversion claims, as well. If Taylor v. Google is any indication, that door is now very much ajar. On February 28th, the Ninth Circuit held that plaintiffs had properly pleaded a conversion claim against Google because Google’s passive data transfers of cellular data had

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Generative AI Hallucinations and the Risks of Fact-Free Certainty for Tax Research

Pillsbury Law Internet and Technology blog

With millions of people already using artificial intelligence (AI) to perform a variety of personal tasks and companies integrating large language model (LLM) services for professional use, concerns over the frequency with which generative AI produces inaccurate content—and for users who may too readily assume that the content is factual—are mounting, along with multiple examples of AI hallucinations and other misstatements.

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Trial Prep: What Attorneys Really Want (And How to Deliver It)

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.