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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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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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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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?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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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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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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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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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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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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Legal Department Budgets: Practical Tips from the Front Lines

Xakia

For the in-house teams that operate on a calendar year, Q3 is the annual harbinger of two somewhat dreaded words: budget season. (For those of you on different fiscal years, rest assured, your time is coming.

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Displaying and Evidencing Contract Terms in a Post-Visual Era

Dennis Kennedy

The Michigan State Law Review Forum has published my article titled “ Displaying and Evidencing Contract Terms in a Post-Visual Era.” In this article, I explore the challenges that come with the increasing use of non-visual transactions, interfaces, and devices in today’s contracting landscape. I’ve been thinking about these issues from my days at Mastercard and appreciated the opportunity to capture some of my analysis and tentative conclusions in this article, along with some action steps.

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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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Why Effective Legal Ops Management Makes Business Sense and Frees Up Lawyers to Practice Law

Percipient

“You can have the best tool in the world, but if nobody’s using it, it’s a failure.” That’s just one of many insights from UpLevel Ops Founder Stephanie Corey and COO Liz Lugones on the latest episode of the Technically Legal Podcast. Stephanie and Liz explain why a good legal operations program is a crucial to managing the business side of law, so lawyers can focus on practicing law.

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Federal Judge in North Carolina Deals Big Blow to Innovative Docket Workflow Efficiency Tools Including PacerPro

Dewey B Strategic

Anyone who has had to manage the internal redistribution and filing of daily docket updates from dozens of courts for hundreds of cases in a large law firm, celebrated on the day that automated docket management tools from companies such as PacerPro and ECFX hit the market. Yet, today a federal judge issued a stunning order which could impact lawyers ability to benefit from these tools.

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New Knowledge Management and Innovation Conference for Legal to Debut in October in NYC

LawSites

A new two-day conference devoted to knowledge management and innovation in the legal profession will debut in October in New York, organized by two of the leading consultants in the field. Described as “focusing on value, innovation, and knowledge management for legal professionals,” the Knowledge Management & Innovation for Legal Conference aims to become the premiere event of its type.

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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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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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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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How To Optimize Your Law Firm Website For Google’s Core Web Vitals: What You Need To Know

LawSites

In the competitive world of legal marketing, Google’s Core Web Vitals can be a critical factor in your law firm’s ranking. But how do you optimize your website to meet these standards? In her article, Optimizing Law Firm Websites: Google’s Core Web Vitals Explained , digital marketing expert Annette Choti explains what law firms need to know about Core Web Vitals, why they matter to a firm’s Google ranking, and how a firm can optimize its website for best results. “

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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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Guest post: Why effective AI is a core tool for creating a modern legal department 

Legal IT Insiders

By Hugo Seymour In my previous article, we discussed how hidden risks in a contractual stack can lead to lost revenue and sleepless nights for in-house legal teams. We also … Guest post: Why effective AI is a core tool for creating a modern legal department Read More » The post Guest post: Why effective AI is a core tool for creating a modern legal department appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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AI in Banking and Finance, August 15, 2023

LLRX

This semi-monthly column by Sabrina I. Pacifici highlights news, government and regulatory documents and industry white papers as well as academic papers on the subject of AI’s fast paced impact on the banking and finance sectors. The chronological links provided are to the primary sources, and as available, indicate links to alternate free versions.

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Agiloft’s New ‘AI Trainer’ Is Designed To Empower Non-Technical Users To Create Custom AI Models

LawSites

One of the challenges of using artificial intelligence software for contract review is training the AI to conform to a company’s unique preferences regarding clauses and key terms. A new product from the contract lifecycle management company Agiloft aims to help companies overcome that challenge by enabling non-technical legal and business professionals to train its AI to identify key terms and clauses.

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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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The Perfect Pen, Perfect Pencil

Attorney at Work

Analog Attorney | Finding the perfect pencil and the perfect pen might change your note-taking game. The post The Perfect Pen, Perfect Pencil appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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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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Pete Recommends – Weekly highlights on cyber security issues, August 12, 2023

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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Is Your Firm’s Cybersecurity Strategy Keeping Clients Away? 

Above the Law - Technology

Tell us your worst fears in this brief, anonymous study and receive a chance at a $250 gift card. The post Is Your Firm’s Cybersecurity Strategy Keeping Clients Away? appeared first on Above the Law.

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Practicing Law in the Age of AI

Attorney at Work

Curt Brown | There’s nothing like an existential threat to get the competitive juices flowing. The post Practicing Law in the Age of AI appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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Leveraging Change in Lead and Call Generation

Law Technology Today

By Vince Wingerter , CEO and founder of 4LegalLeads.com When the Greek philosopher Heraclitus wrote “The only constant in life is change,” he could have been writing about lead and call generation in the legal industry. The legal industry continues to transform at a rapid pace, and how law firms find new clients is no exception. As more and more people go online to find legal help, more and more law firms go online to find new clients.

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How to Make Your Clients Love You

Solo Practice University

Are you doing what it takes to cultivate a loyal, happy customer base? 75% of businesses believe they go the extra mile for the people they serve—but only 30% of consumers agree. That divide can hurt your reputation, alienate your customers, and most importantly, have a very real impact on your bottom line. Level up your service with these quick tips from Ruby!

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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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LawTuber Loses Defamation Case–Broughty v. Bouzy

Eric Goldman

Broughty, using an alias, runs the “ Nate the Lawyer ” channel, part of the LawTube community, with over a quarter-million followers and 27M views. Like many other LawTubers, he sided against Heard in his coverage of the Johnny Depp/Amber Heard trial. Bouzy is CEO of Bot Sentinel, which claims it is a “non-partisan platform developed to classify and track inauthentic accounts and toxic trolls.

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Use Playtime to Improve Your Communication Skills: The Value of Smartphone Word Games

Attorney at Work

Teddy Snyder | A few smartphone word games to help expand your vocabulary. The post Use Playtime to Improve Your Communication Skills: The Value of Smartphone Word Games appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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How legal teams can use LexisNexis’ new generative AI platform

NSLT

An in-house lawyer can ask the Lexis+ AI platform to draft a cease and desist letter to a third party who’s infringing on their company’s trademarks. The generative AI technology will produce a first draft of the letter, as well as the precedent-related material and other reference documents that would assist the attorney with fine-tuning the letter.

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Reflections On ILTACON 2023 From A Longtime Volunteer

Above the Law - Technology

Here are some tips to help you navigate the experience. The post Reflections On ILTACON 2023 From A Longtime Volunteer appeared first on Above the Law.

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Another Doctor Learns Why It’s Unwise to Sue Patients

Eric Goldman

Dr. Wilbur Hah is a board-certified cosmetic surgeon in Texas. In 2020, he performed procedures for four patients, Chesson, Gage, Melton, and Robinson (tragically now deceased). All of the patients signed a “Contract of Reasonable Expectations” that restricted “post[ing] any defamatory, derogatory, mean spirited, or negative comments, reviews that is [sic] designed to damage the online reputation regarding Dr.