Martindale-Avvo

JANUARY 7, 2025

Unbelievably, 2024 has come to a close. After concluding some end-of-the-year matters and spending some quality time with family, weve been thinking ahead about what the new year will bring. There are three major developing trends in family law that were going to focus more on in the near future: Alternate Dispute Resolution Over the past several years, we have seen a larger focus on keeping matters out of court.

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Above the Law - Technology

JANUARY 7, 2025

Spellbook, the company that introduced the first generative AI copilot for contract drafting and review in 2022, and that last August launched a sophisticated AI agent for law capable of planning and executing complex, multi-step workflows, today rolled out Playbooks, a contract-review feature designed for in-house teams working in corporate legal departments.

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Legal IT Professionals

JANUARY 9, 2025

Lexpo, the premier Continental European event for legal innovation and technology, is delighted to announce one of its key themes for Lexpo25: Making Change Happen: Strategic Alignment and Best Practices in Change Management. This theme will be a focal point of the upcoming conference, set to take place on 16 th and 17 th June in Amsterdam, as it addresses the challenges of navigating technological and organisational transformation in the legal sector.

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Global LegalTech Hub

JANUARY 9, 2025

The Global LegalTech Hub (GLTH) proudly announces new additions to its Board of Directors, reaffirming its commitment to excellence, innovation, and sustainability. These appointments enhance the hub's international reach and solidify its position as a global leader in the LegalTech ecosystem. Simonetta Buccellato has been appointed as the organization's Treasurer, bringing a distinguished career as a lawyer and entrepreneur with extensive experience in the European corporate world.

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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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Artificial Lawyer

JANUARY 9, 2025

New data from Thomson Reuters suggests that law firms now have fewer junior associates than before, as a proportion of the total fee earners.

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Above the Law - Technology

JANUARY 10, 2025

From the MAGA-bar dept The post Metas Moderation Modifications Mean Anti-LGBTQ Speech Is Welcome, While Pro-LGBTQ Speech Is Not appeared first on Above the Law.

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LLRX

JANUARY 4, 2025

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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Artificial Lawyer

JANUARY 8, 2025

New data from Thomson Reuters shows that the expenditure on tech products at US law firms is rising considerably each year, with increases of 6% or more per annum often the norm, with spending leap

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Above the Law - Technology

JANUARY 9, 2025

A Deloitte-led panel predicts that AI will be everywhere but invisible. What would this mean for legal? The post What I Learned At CES About Law Practice Management appeared first on Above the Law.

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Attorney at Work

JANUARY 7, 2025

Process Improvement Tips | Essential steps to ensure your annual legal fee increases are thoughtful, fair and easy to implement. The post Annual Legal Fee Increases: 5 Ways to Make It Easier appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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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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lennyesq

JANUARY 6, 2025

By Jerry Lawson The American Bar Associations Formal Opinion 512 , Generative Artificial Intelligence Tools, is a mixed bag. The Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility took a significant step in the right direction by legitimizing the idea that it is appropriate for lawyers to use AI. Equally important, it suggests guardrails necessary for the safe use of artificial intelligence.

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Artificial Lawyer

JANUARY 6, 2025

In the first legal tech M&A deal of 2025, Elite, the financial management solution that was previously wholly owned by Thomson Reuters, has boughtTranch, a.

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Above the Law - Technology

JANUARY 6, 2025

Artificial intelligence is not replacing lawyers any time soon. The post First Fully A.I. Drafted Complaint Filed In Federal Court And… It’s Hot Garbage! appeared first on Above the Law.

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Legal IT Professionals

JANUARY 8, 2025

LegalRM, the creators of iCompli, are excited to kick off 2025 with a fresh series of educational webinars, building on the resounding success of their 2024 program. This years lineup promises to tackle pressing issues at the intersection of information governance (IG) and eDiscovery, offering actionable insights from industry leaders.

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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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lennyesq

JANUARY 10, 2025

BY JULIANNE HILL New York, the jurisdiction with the largest number of bar candidates, will adopt the NextGen bar exam as it considers rejiggering the state-specific part of the exam, too, according to the New York Court of Appeals. The state, where 14,354 examinees took the bar exam in 2024 , becomes the 30th jurisdiction to adopt the test , according to a Jan. 8 press release from the National Conference of Bar Examiners.

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Artificial Lawyer

JANUARY 7, 2025

Data from Legal Complex has found that 2024 was a record year for legal tech funding, which is good news.

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Above the Law - Technology

JANUARY 6, 2025

CES has historically introduced tech that crosses over to the legal industry. The post CES 2025: Insights For Legal From The Worlds Biggest Consumer Electronics Show appeared first on Above the Law.

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Legal IT Professionals

JANUARY 8, 2025

Helm360 has announced strategic leadership appointments following an exceptional year of growth and unprecedented success in the legal tech industry. These changes reflect Helm360s commitment to sustaining its momentum and delivering unparalleled value to clients worldwide.

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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!

Martindale-Avvo

JANUARY 9, 2025

As an attorney working to grow your practice in a competitive market, its essential to understand what your potential clients prioritize. Todays consumers are more informed, tech-savvy, and selective than ever, which is transforming how legal services are marketed and delivered. Staying in tune with these evolving expectations is key to attracting and retaining clients. 1.

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Artificial Lawyer

JANUARY 7, 2025

Big Four firm KPMG is applying for a special ABS licence in Arizona to provide legal services in America. But, if it gets permission will it make a difference to the market?

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Above the Law - Technology

JANUARY 10, 2025

It has the potential to improve efficiency and client satisfaction, but it also raises ethical and societal challenges. The post Enough Already, CES: Just What Is Agentic AI And Why Should Lawyers Care? appeared first on Above the Law.

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Legal IT Professionals

JANUARY 7, 2025

Thomson Reuters, a global content and technology company, and the Center on Ethics and the Legal Profession at Georgetown Law today released the 2025 Report on the State of the US Legal Market. The report notes a transformative shift in the legal profession amid the evolution from traditional practices to innovative business models.

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Advertiser: Trellis

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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Legal Tech Monitor

JANUARY 8, 2025

The Toronto-based company Alexi , whose platform provides AI-driven tools for litigators, said today that it has launched an “advanced legal reasoning” capability that will “elevate litigators’ capacity to analyze and understand the full complexities of issues and facts of any given litigation file.” In a press release announcing the news, Alexi claims that this is the “first-ever” advanced legal reasoning tool for litigators. “This new product all

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Artificial Lawyer

JANUARY 6, 2025

In a New Years message Julian Taylor, Senior Partner of Simmons & Simmons, has outlined three key themes for the market to now focus on, including legal AI helping to shift the current pattern

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Above the Law - Technology

JANUARY 7, 2025

From total compensation to origination fees, were benchmarking lawyer pay with input from over 750 respondents. The post Introducing The 2024 Solo And Small Firm Compensation Report! appeared first on Above the Law.

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Legal IT Professionals

JANUARY 6, 2025

Elite, a leading provider of financial management and business operations solutions to the worlds most successful law firms, today announced its acquisition of Tranch, a leading B2B invoice automation and payments platform offering seamless invoice management and turnkey payment options for law firms and their clients.

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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.

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MatterSuite

JANUARY 10, 2025

In legal and professional contexts, the terms council and counsel are often mistakenly used interchangeably, though they have distinct meanings. Understanding the difference between these two terms is important to ensure clear and accurate communication, especially in legal discussions. While both are related to providing advice or guidance, their usage differs depending on the context.

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Artificial Lawyer

JANUARY 6, 2025

By Scott Stevenson, CEO, Spellbook. Today, Spellbook is officially expanding to support the entire in-house legal market with the launch of Playbooks. Thousands of law.

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Above the Law - Technology

JANUARY 10, 2025

Thats a rhetorical question because the answer is 'no.' Find out what great legal tech can do for your firm on the latest Non-Eventcast. The post Are You Getting Enough Out Of Your Current Software? appeared first on Above the Law.

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Legal IT Professionals

JANUARY 7, 2025

Zylpha, a trusted provider of legal document bundling software, is thrilled to announce this years chosen winners of its Zylpha Innovation Awards. These prestigious awards celebrate the outstanding contributions of legal teams and individuals who have fully embraced the Zylpha bundling platform, driving efficiency and innovation within their organisations.

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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.

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