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US Joins Austria, Bahrain, Canada, & Portugal To Co-Lead Global Push For Safer Military AI

Above the Law - Technology

Two US officials exclusively tell Breaking Defense the details of new international 'working groups' that are the next step in Washington's campaign for ethical and safety standards for military AI and automation - without prohibiting their use entirely. The post US Joins Austria, Bahrain, Canada, & Portugal To Co-Lead Global Push For Safer Military AI appeared first on Above the Law.

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Justia Legal Resources: Divorce Law Center

Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

Ending a marriage can cause stress to each spouse. They may feel anxious about how the process will turn out and what their future will look like. This is especially true if the marriage has lasted for a long time, or if a couple has young children or complex assets. Although there is no substitute for advice from an attorney, the Divorce Law Center in the Justia Legal Guides offers a starting point for anyone who wants to learn more about the legal issues involved.

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Legalweek anti-harassment and Operation Safe Spaces task force updates

Legal IT Insiders

ALM this week provided an update on the measures it has put in place since its Legalweek conference in New York, following multiple reports of harassment at external events hosted […] The post Legalweek anti-harassment and Operation Safe Spaces task force updates appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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You Be the Judge: Spotlighting Heated Judicial Elections in California

Trellis.Law Blog

Her name is trending on Google and on Trellis. The Honorable Judge Lynn Olson, Office No. 12, now facing an electoral challenge from a lawyer whom she held in contempt last year for disruptive behavior, according to the Los Angeles… Continue reading → The post You Be the Judge: Spotlighting Heated Judicial Elections in California first appeared on Trellis.Law Blog.

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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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‘Useful’ Or ‘Dangerous’: Pentagon ‘Maturity Model’ For Generative AI Coming In June

Above the Law - Technology

With AI hype outrunning reality, DoD AI chief Craig Martell told lawmakers his office is ‘building what we're calling a maturity model’ to assess what generative AI really can and cannot do. The post ‘Useful’ Or ‘Dangerous’: Pentagon ‘Maturity Model’ For Generative AI Coming In June appeared first on Above the Law.

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Justia Webinars: How To Effectively Handle Long COVID Disability Insurance Claims

Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

Your clients don’t need the added stress of insurance companies arguing the extent to which long COVID symptoms are disabling. But how can you give the claimants a fighting chance with their insurance claims? You can join our upcoming webinar with Edward Dabdoub as he breaks down not only the complexities of filing long COVID disability insurance claims, but also how you can effectively present your case to insurance companies and maximize your client’s chances of securing the insurance benefits

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A new era for Access Legal Proclaim - offering law firms greater flexibility, integration & speed

Legal IT Professionals

Access Legal, has released the much-anticipated latest version of Access Legal Proclaim – one of its leading legal case and practice management solutions - complete with a slick, modern design and faster performance to give legal professionals the freedom to do more, improving productivity and efficiency for their practice.

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In Los Angeles, Bet Tzedek’s New Online Legal Clinic Helps Pro Se People with Conservatorships

Above the Law - Technology

In Los Angeles, the legal services organization Bet Tzedek has long run regular in-person legal clinics designed to help self-represented individuals better understand and navigate the sometimes complex process of conservatorship, by which a court appoints a person to manage the personal and financial affairs of someone who cannot make decisions for themself because of an illness or disability.

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Forgotten Dystopias: The Godlike AI That Time Forgot

TechnoLlama

If I were to ask you about a film depiction of artificial intelligence, there are quite a few candidates that would pop into one’s head.

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US legal IT win: Ward and Smith implements Oddr for billing and collections

Legal IT Insiders

North Carolina-based law firm Ward and Smith P.A., has implemented the ‘invoice to cash’ platform of Silicon Valley-founded startup Oddr, we can reveal. Historically a time-consuming manual process, Ward and […] The post US legal IT win: Ward and Smith implements Oddr for billing and collections appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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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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MaxVal's Symphony Selected by Meunier Carlin & Curfman LLC to Elevate IP Management and Annuity Processes

Legal IT Professionals

MaxVal Group, Inc., a leading provider of intellectual property management solutions announced today that Meunier Carlin & Curfman LLC, a premier intellectual property law firm, has chosen Symphony, MaxVal's flagship IP management software.

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Dueling Legal Tech Lawsuits: Turns Out Exec Who Sued Former Company in NY Had Herself Been Sued By them A Week Earlier in Dallas

Above the Law - Technology

Yesterday, I reported here on a lawsuit filed March 20 in U.S. District Court in Manhattan by a legal tech executive who alleges her former company owes her over $1 million in stock and that her former boss sexually harassed her. As it turns out, just a week before she filed her lawsuit, her former company had sued her in federal court in Texas, seeking a declaratory judgment that it had terminated her for cause, and that, as a result, her stock option was also terminated.

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4 Tips for Attorneys Struggling to Manage Large Case Dockets

Attorney at Work

Meghan Cole | Tips for distilling large amounts of information into comprehensible and accessible reports. The post 4 Tips for Attorneys Struggling to Manage Large Case Dockets appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms & Lawyers.

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CMS selects Harvey as part of ‘portfolio approach’ – we speak to innovation head John Craske 

Legal IT Insiders

International law firm CMS announced yesterday (27 March) that it has selected generative AI vendor Harvey, as part of a portfolio approach that is seeing the UK top 50 law […] The post CMS selects Harvey as part of ‘portfolio approach’ – we speak to innovation head John Craske 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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Syllo Bolsters Leadership Team with Appointments of Eric Wall and Oz Ben-Ami

Legal IT Professionals

Syllo, the litigation platform for the AI era, today announced the appointments of Eric Wall, Executive Vice President, and Oz Ben-Ami, Head of Platforms. Wall spearheads Syllo’s efforts to further expand the network of users and develop new relationships with law firms, legal service providers and in-house legal departments.

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AI Won’t Replace Lawyers — But It Will Change How They Work

Above the Law - Technology

AI is all around us. Change isn’t always comfortable, but it is inevitable. The post AI Won’t Replace Lawyers — But It Will Change How They Work appeared first on Above the Law.

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You’re Not Hired! The Rules of Non-Engagement (Letters)

Attorney at Work

Megan Zavieh | Non-engagement letters are exactly what they sound like: the opposite of an engagement letter. The post You’re Not Hired! The Rules of Non-Engagement (Letters) appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms & Lawyers.

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Opus 2 appoints Will Carter as US-based CRO

Legal IT Insiders

London-headquartered SaaS dispute resolution services provider Opus 2 has hired Litera’s former chief revenue officer Will Carter as its CRO, as the private equity-owned company continues to bolster its US-based […] The post Opus 2 appoints Will Carter as US-based CRO 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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Opus 2 appoints chief revenue officer to drive growth and expansion

Legal IT Professionals

Today, leading legal software and services provider Opus 2 announced the hiring of Will Carter as chief revenue officer. Carter brings extensive experience in legal technology and executive leadership to the role.

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Aligning Business Outcomes: The Keystone Of Legal Tech Success In The Age Of AI

Above the Law - Technology

It's an ongoing process requiring a commitment to clear communication, stakeholder engagement, and a culture of continuous improvement. The post Aligning Business Outcomes: The Keystone Of Legal Tech Success In The Age Of AI appeared first on Above the Law.

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Get Well at Work: 5 Workplace Wellness Trends

Attorney at Work

Jamie Spannhake | Workplace wellness and attorney well-being are not new concepts. But each year we need to refocus to stay on the right path to being healthy. The post Get Well at Work: 5 Workplace Wellness Trends appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms & Lawyers.

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Nathan Hayes departs Osborne Clarke after 11 years and will be deciding “next chapter”

Legal IT Insiders

Today (26 March) marks international IT director Nathan Hayes’ last day at Osborne Clarke after being with the UK top 50 law firm for 11 years in his most recent […] The post Nathan Hayes departs Osborne Clarke after 11 years and will be deciding “next chapter” 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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Court Says Twitter Misused Litigation to Punish Defendants for Their Speech–X v. CCDH

Eric Goldman

Self-proclaimed free-speech absolutist Elon Musk is notoriously thin-skinned when it comes to criticism directed at him. (As the phrase goes, “ he can dish it out, but he can’t take it “). This well-publicized lawsuit is an example of Musk waging lawfare over a critic’s speech. Judge Breyer of the Northern District of California had none of it.

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The Murthy Arguments Went So Poorly For The States That The FBI Feels Comfortable Talking To Social Media Companies Again

Above the Law - Technology

From the 'reconnecting' department. The post The Murthy Arguments Went So Poorly For The States That The FBI Feels Comfortable Talking To Social Media Companies Again appeared first on Above the Law.

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You’re Not Busy? Marketing Activities to Get You Through a Work Drought

Attorney at Work

Sally Schmidt | Extra time on your hands? Spend it on marketing and business development activities that will position you for future success. The post You’re Not Busy? Marketing Activities to Get You Through a Work Drought appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms & Lawyers.

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All Citations Should Include Hyperlinks (If Possible)

LLRX

Amelia Landenberger explains that as a general principle, citations in scholarly works have two purposes: to prove that the point is supported by evidence, and to allow the reader to find the evidence that the author is citing to. The pain of citations comes from the requirement that these citations be made as brief as possible by painstakingly utilizing a series of standardized abbreviations.

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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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Deposition Video Tools: Take Your Transcript Analysis to the Next Level

Nextpoint

Here's how to create compelling video depositions and use them effectively as you build and present your case.

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Do You Have A Good (Incident) Response? Get Visual [Sponsored]

Above the Law - Technology

Organizations face daily data security incidents ranging from simple email errors to complex attacks. This Practical Guidance checklist outlines immediate steps to take when a data breach occurs to respond quickly and mitigate damage. The post Do You Have A Good (Incident) Response? Get Visual appeared first on Above the Law.

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Can a law firm be considered a startup?

Martindale-Avvo

A small law firm can be a challenging entrepreneurial endeavor. There is constant competition for clients and it can take effort to get your name out. Is a law firm considered a startup as it’s getting off the ground? While a law firm might not fit the traditional image of a startup, a new legal business does have those same elements of a new business getting off the ground.

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Pete Recommends – Weekly highlights on cyber security issues, March 23, 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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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.