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Your Legal Skills Can Enhance AI-Generated Outcomes

Above the Law - Technology

Even without courtroom or litigation experience, lawyers can often use skills picked up at law school, during real-life legal training, and throughout their legal careers to enhance the quality of generative AI output. The post Your Legal Skills Can Enhance AI-Generated Outcomes appeared first on Above the Law.

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News & Notes From Google Local Services Ads: August 2023

Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

In today’s dynamic world of evolving online visibility, lawyers and law firms increasingly turn to Google Local Services Ads (LSAs) to add another digital marketing strategy to their legal marketing toolkit. LSAs are a powerful resource for legal professionals seeking to broaden their digital footprint and connect with a larger pool of potential clients.

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Agiloft launches AI Trainer to deliver “fully individualised AI contract analysis”

Legal IT Insiders

Legal IT Insider speaks to Agiloft’s chief product officer Andy Wishart about the new release Contract lifecycle management vendor Agiloft today (15 August) announced the release of AI Trainer, which … Agiloft launches AI Trainer to deliver “fully individualised AI contract analysis” Read More » The post Agiloft launches AI Trainer to deliver “fully individualised AI contract analysis” appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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Genie AI Receives Nearly £200K Innovate UK Grant for Legal AI Innovation

Ward Blawg

LONDON, UK. 17th August, 2023 – London based legal AI company Genie AI has secured a grant of nearly £200,000 from Innovate UK to advance development of its category-leading AI legal assistant.

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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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You Might Want To At Least Wear Pants For Your Next CLE

Above the Law - Technology

Wear a robe if you want, but make sure its closed. The post You Might Want To At Least Wear Pants For Your Next CLE appeared first on Above the Law.

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Justia Lawyer Directory by the Numbers: Second Quarter 2023

Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

Justia’s mission is to make the law and legal resources free for all. For two decades, our team has dedicated itself to increasing access to the law for all people, while also helping lawyers connect with clients and accomplish their practice-growth goals. The Justia Lawyer Directory is a free platform supporting both of these objectives by streamlining the process by which consumers search for a lawyer while also helping lawyers increase their online visibility before millions of potential clie

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Generative AI and the Legal Industry: Q&A with Expert Owen Morris 

Ward Blawg

Generative AI and the Legal Industry: Q&A with Expert Owen Morris, Operations Director at Doherty Associates. Owen has been on the forefront of how generative AI can be used in law firms, transforming the landscape.

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What To Expect At ILTACON 2023

Above the Law - Technology

Here’s a sneak peek at what’s adding to the excitement. The post What To Expect At ILTACON 2023 appeared first on Above the Law.

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OpenAI and The New York Times May Be Headed for Legal Battle over AI’s Use of its Content

Kevin O'Keefe

OpenAI and The New York Times may be on a collision course resulting in legal action setting broad precedent on a AI system’s use of a publisher’s content – any publisher, even bloggers. NPR’s Bobby Allyn reports The New York Times is weighing legal action against OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, over intellectual property rights linked to its reporting.

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Guest post: Unlock the potential of generative models with semantic search

Legal IT Insiders

By Yannic Kilcher and Aashna Majmudar from DeepJudge Recent advancements in large language models (LLMs) have already transformed how the legal industry perceives its workflows, and the next big question … Guest post: Unlock the potential of generative models with semantic search Read More » The post Guest post: Unlock the potential of generative models with semantic search 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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Thomson Reuters Completes Acquisition of Casetext, Inc.

Legal IT Professionals

Thomson Reuters announced today that it has closed on its previously announced acquisition of Casetext, a provider of technology for legal professionals, for a purchase price of $650 million in cash.

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Lawyer Ranking Company Best Lawyers Acquires Digital Legal Marketing Agency Good2bSocial

Above the Law - Technology

The lawyer ranking and review company Best Lawyers has acquired Good2bSocial , a digital marketing agency that specializes in serving law firms, legal marketers, lawyers and organizations in the legal industry. With the acquisition, Best Lawyers will expand the services it offers law firms to include digital marketing strategy, content marketing, social media, search engine optimization and website development.

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AI’s Future of Legal Productivity and Why You Shouldn’t Be Afraid of It

Legal Talk Network

Using AI strategically at your law firm can be a time, error, and resource saver. AI is an effective way to save non-billable hours and help legal professionals do their jobs better. And it can’t replace you: AI lacks the human elements of great attorneys, such as empathy, an ethical code, and an understanding of the human experience. Using AI tools for lawyers is essential to get ahead.

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HBR Consulting, LAC Group, and Wilson Allen relaunch as Harbor 

Legal IT Insiders

Having teased the unveiling of a new name for the last few weeks, HBR Consulting, LAC Group, and Wilson Allen today (18 August) announced the launch of Harbor, an expert … HBR Consulting, LAC Group, and Wilson Allen relaunch as Harbor Read More » The post HBR Consulting, LAC Group, and Wilson Allen relaunch as Harbor 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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Autologyx enhances its workflow platform with advanced document intelligence powered by Zuva

Legal IT Professionals

Autologyx, a leading provider of matter management and workflow automation tools, today announces the availability of advanced document intelligence, integrated into its Autologyx Catalyst operations platform.

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County Attorney Rejects Warrant Used In Raid Of Small Kansas Newspaper, Asks Court To Force Cops To Return Seized Devices

Above the Law - Technology

FAFO. The post County Attorney Rejects Warrant Used In Raid Of Small Kansas Newspaper, Asks Court To Force Cops To Return Seized Devices appeared first on Above the Law.

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Threads May Have Been a Quick Fad, Usage Drops to a Fraction of Twitter (X) Usage

Kevin O'Keefe

A month or two ago, many were telling us there would a mass exodus of Twitter for Threads. Whatever interest in Threads had has waned, quickly and a lot. The Guardian’s Abené Clayton reports : The daily usage of Threads, Meta’s answer to Twitter, continues to slump after a strong start in its first weeks of existence. Engagement with the social media app is down 79% from a high of 2.3 million active users in early July to 576,000 as of 7 August, according to Similarweb, a digital intelligence pl

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The Contract Network raises $8m in seed funding from raft of high profile investors

Legal IT Insiders

The Contract Network, an AI-powered contract collaboration platform, announced today (17 August) that it has raised $8M in seed funding. The round was led by Tusk Venture Partners, with participation … The Contract Network raises $8m in seed funding from raft of high profile investors Read More » The post The Contract Network raises $8m in seed funding from raft of high profile investors 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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Software Integrations: The Hidden Key to Maximising Law Firm Efficiency

Legal IT Professionals

From generative AI to cloud transitions, the legal technology stack has transformed during the last few years – and even months. * The network of systems law firms rely on to deliver legal advice has expanded exponentially, and it is becoming increasingly more complex. Managing all of the siloed applications needed for legal workflows can be a demanding and time-consuming process.

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Can’t Make It To ILTACON? It’s Happening All Year On ATL! 

Above the Law - Technology

We’re pleased to introduce ‘ILTA on ATL,’ our newest legal tech center. The post Can’t Make It To ILTACON? It’s Happening All Year On ATL! appeared first on Above the Law.

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?Maximum Lawyer Podcast: Streamline Your Legal Research with Nicole Clark

Trellis.Law Blog

Our CEO Nicole Clark shares her background as a business litigator and labor & employment attorney, who after dealing with the challenging task of accessing state court data, created Trellis Law. Tune in to this new Maximum Lawyer episode, with… Continue reading → The post ?Maximum Lawyer Podcast: Streamline Your Legal Research with Nicole Clark first appeared on Trellis.Law Blog.

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Level Legal acquires PC Forensics

Legal IT Insiders

Dallas-based concierge eDiscovery, managed review, and consulting company Level Legal announced today (15 August) that it has acquired forensics company PC Forensics, also welcoming PC Forensics founder David Greetham. Terms … Level Legal acquires PC Forensics Read More » The post Level Legal acquires PC Forensics 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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Finalists Announced for Inaugural Integration Awards Celebrating Excellence and Innovation in Clio's App Directory

Legal IT Professionals

The Integration Awards, a platform to recognize and celebrate excellence and innovation in the Clio App Directory, the legal industry’s largest app ecosystem, is thrilled to announce the finalists for each of the three award categories. After a rigorous evaluation process, the finalists were selected based on scorecards submitted by nine esteemed judges encompassing legal media, former Reisman Award winners, and employees from across the organization.

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How ILTACON Differs From A Traditional Trade Show

Above the Law - Technology

Each year, my business partner conversations have created short- and long-term benefits. The post How ILTACON Differs From A Traditional Trade Show appeared first on Above the Law.

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Laura Leopard on Law Firms’ Current Succession Planning: Step One – Do Nothing (TGIR Ep. 215)

3 Geeks and a Law Blog

In this episode of The Geek in Review, hosts Marlene Gebauer and Greg Lambert interview Laura Leopard, founder and CEO of Leopard Solutions , about succession planning challenges facing law firms. Leopard explains that many firms have partners nearing retirement age but no concrete plans for transitioning clients and leadership. This lack of succession planning threatens law firms’ futures.

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Legatics raises £4m to fuel growth, including expansion into the US 

Legal IT Insiders

UK-headquartered legal project management platform Legatics has closed a post Series A £4m ($5.1m) investment from FINTOP Capital, including follow-on investment from current institutional investor, Gresham House Ventures. The company says that … Legatics raises £4m to fuel growth, including expansion into the US Read More » The post Legatics raises £4m to fuel growth, including expansion into the US appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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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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BigHand’s Market Research Confirms Law Firms Response to Declining Demand Includes Evolving Support Staff Structures

Legal IT Professionals

The insightful series of research reports from leading technology provider BigHand sheds light on how law firms are responding to the decrease in client demand. With responses from over 800 law firm leaders, the comprehensive research is eye opening to the state of the legal sector today.

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Exclusive: New AI Features In Clearbrief Create Hyperlinked Timelines And Allow Users To Query Their Documents

Above the Law - Technology

The Seattle-based legal tech startup Clearbrief already uses artificial intelligence to strengthen your legal writing by finding the best evidence in the record to support your arguments (or debunk your opponent’s). But today the company is introducing two AI-powered features that further enhance the product by enabling legal professionals to instantly create hyperlinked timelines and ask questions of their documents.

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Surviving the Heat Dome: Legal Challenges for US Workers

Trellis.Law Blog

Introduction: The Scorching Reality of Working Under a Heat Dome As the summer continues to sizzle in the United States, the season’s unrelenting triple-digit temperatures have cast a new spotlight on the climate. Day in, day out, a significant portion… Continue reading → The post Surviving the Heat Dome: Legal Challenges for US Workers first appeared on Trellis.Law Blog.

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11x.ai raises $2m pre-seed to launch AI digital workers – We put your questions to them

Legal IT Insiders

We put some of your questions to George Bradshaw, head of operations at 11x.ai London-headquartered startup 11x.ai publicly launched this week, announcing a $2m pre-seed round led by Project A … 11x.ai raises $2m pre-seed to launch AI digital workers – We put your questions to them Read More » The post 11x.ai raises $2m pre-seed to launch AI digital workers – We put your questions to them appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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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.