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Change Management for In-House Lawyers: Navigating Beyond Legal Tech Tools

Colin S. Levy

Continuous learning and adaptation are not just advantageous, they are essential. This mantra becomes increasingly evident as legal professionals progress in their careers. While traditional sources of knowledge like books and other research outputs remain invaluable, it is not breaking news that transformative learning often happens through direct experience in handling complex problems and connecting seemingly unrelated dots together.

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Law Student’s Gen AI Product, Lexplug, Makes Briefing Cases A Breeze

Above the Law - Technology

It was a bathroom break that inspired Bradley Neal , a 3L at The George Washington University Law School , to develop a product that uses generative AI to help law students better understand and brief cases. Returning to class after a visit to the bathroom, he had lost the thread of the case the professor was discussing. He had not actually read the case, only a summary, and when she asked a question about it, it involved something the summary had not covered. “I’m sitting there thin

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Google’s Bard AI Makes Its Official Transition to Gemini

Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

After almost a year, Google has announced today the rebranding of Bard to Gemini, highlighting the advanced technology it encompasses. Today, we’re entering the next chapter of our Gemini era by bringing our #GeminiAI models to more of our products, starting with Bard — which will now be called Gemini. [link] pic.twitter.com/WKHZyv3Ejp — Google (@Google) February 8, 2024 This decision represents a notable response to its main competitors, Microsoft’s Copilot and OpenAI’s ChatGP

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Major corporates including Intel and Microsoft launch gen AI collective facilitated by Factor

Legal IT Insiders

Several global general counsel today (8 February) launched The Sense Collective, a collaboration community aimed at accelerating the adoption of generative AI in the corporate legal realm. Founding members include […] The post Major corporates including Intel and Microsoft launch gen AI collective facilitated by Factor appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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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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Darrow Launches First-Of-Its-Kind Plaintiff Service

Legal IT Professionals

Darrow, the leading AI-powered justice intelligence platform, today announced the launch of a revolutionary plaintiff-connecting tool for law firms. The LegalTech company, which leverages AI and human intelligence to support law firm’s business development, now enables attorneys to plan, review, and engage with potential clients — all through a centralized portal called PlaintiffLink.

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Artificial Intelligence Prompts And When The Source Of The Error Is NOT Between The Keyboard And The Chair

Above the Law - Technology

'Prompt engineering' is a hot topic, but what if every generative AI tool has a different vision of what amounts to a good prompt? The post Artificial Intelligence Prompts And When The Source Of The Error Is NOT Between The Keyboard And The Chair appeared first on Above the Law.

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Legalweek 2024 round-up: The tech to watch out for (yes, including some AI)

Legal IT Insiders

By Neil Cameron, Legal IT Insider lead analyst Legalweek 2024 started with a gung-ho exhortation from the star of Breaking Bad and finished with one from the protagonist of Molly’s […] The post Legalweek 2024 round-up: The tech to watch out for (yes, including some AI) appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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Australian legal industry announces fight against cyber criminals

Legal IT Professionals

Peak industry body the Australasian Legal Practice Management Association (ALPMA), in partnership with Australian cyber security experts AUCloud, has launched an industry-first initiative to combat the ongoing threat of cybercrime and data breaches affecting law firms.

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Early Adopters Of Legal AI Gaining Competitive Edge In Marketplace [Sponsored]

Above the Law - Technology

How to best leverage generative AI as an early adopter with ethical use. The post Early Adopters Of Legal AI Gaining Competitive Edge In Marketplace appeared first on Above the Law.

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The Justice Gap in Legal Tech: A Tale of Two Conferences and the Implications for A2J

LawSites

In the blur of activity that was last week, I attended two legal tech conferences, plus an adjacent legal technology summit. After starting the week in New York at the glitzy celebration of big law tech that is Legalweek , and ending it in Charlotte, N.C., at the Legal Services Corporation’s Innovations in Technology Conference devoted to tech for access to justice, I was both struck and troubled by the chasm between these two worlds and what it means for serving the legal needs of all.

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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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Webinar Replay: The state of security and compliance in the legal sector

Legal IT Insiders

With cybersecurity and data breaches hitting law firms hard, this webinar in partnership with Advanced explored the state of security and compliance in the legal profession. We chatted with special guest […] The post Webinar Replay: The state of security and compliance in the legal sector appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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Legal Analytics Survey: Client Demand Continues to Drive High Usage of Legal Analytics

Legal IT Professionals

Lex Machina and LexisNexis recently conducted their annual Impact of Legal Analytics survey. Each year, Lex Machina reaches out to legal professionals, both customers and non-customers, in order to gain insights into how Legal Analytics continues to be used and perceived.

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Beyond The AI Glitz And Glamour, Practical Implications 

Above the Law - Technology

Reflections from Legalweek 2024. The post Beyond The AI Glitz And Glamour, Practical Implications appeared first on Above the Law.

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LegalWeek 2024 Special Part Two: Mollie Nichols and Mark Noel from Redgrave Data

3 Geeks and a Law Blog

In the second of a special series of interviews from Legal Week 2024 , co-hosts Greg Lambert and Marlene Gebauer welcomed Mollie Nichols , CEO, and Mark Noel , Chief Information and Technology Officer of Redgrave Data. Nichols and Noel discuss Redgrave Data’s mission to cut through the hype of legal tech innovations, particularly generative AI. Nichols emphasized the company’s focus on delivering custom solutions that meet clients’ actual needs and highlighted the importance of educating the le

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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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Webinar Replay: The state of security and compliance in the legal sector

Legal IT Insiders

With cybersecurity and data breaches hitting law firms hard, this webinar in partnership with Advanced explored the state of security and compliance in the legal profession. We chatted with special guest Adam […] The post Webinar Replay: The state of security and compliance in the legal sector appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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LTC4 unveils updated learning plans for 2024

Legal IT Professionals

Each time LTC4 reviews the Learning Plans, they reach out to volunteers from their ever-expanding group of LTC4 licensees worldwide to get a fresh analysis of the competencies. This latest comprehensive overhaul reflects months of collaborative effort positioning LTC4 at the forefront of legal tech competence.

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Mid-Sized Firms Have Lagged Behind In Tech… But Why?

Above the Law - Technology

Has the nature of mid-sized firms slowed their tech adoption? The post Mid-Sized Firms Have Lagged Behind In Tech… But Why? appeared first on Above the Law.

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Unveiling the Truth Behind ABA TechShow’s ‘Beer for Bloggers’ Event (Next Friday)

Kevin O'Keefe

The 16th Annual ABA Techshow Beer for Bloggers hosted by the ABA Journal and LexBlog will be next Friday from 5:30 to 7:00 at Lizzie McNeill’s , 400 McClurg Court, across from the hotel on the Chicago River. All are invited, blogger or not. When I asked my friend “G” (ChatGPT) if she had the right description for the event, there appeared to be a “slight”hallucination. “ Heard of LexBlog’s beer for bloggers?

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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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How Clyde & Co are transforming their business on a global scale

Legal IT Insiders

With increased client demand for improved MI and data handling, married with expected cost and efficiency savings through the adoption of technology, how does a top 15 UK law firm, […] The post How Clyde & Co are transforming their business on a global scale appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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ILTA Masterclass Sheds Light on Change Management in Information Governance

Legal IT Professionals

LegalRM, the makers of the iCompli Information Governance platform, proudly announces the first of a series of ILTA Masterclasses that will be presented by information governance experts over the coming months.

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Revolutionizing Legal Talent Acquisition With AI: The haistack.ai Advantage [Sponsored]

Above the Law - Technology

Transform your legal recruitment with haistack.ai's AI-driven platform for unmatched efficiency and precision. Schedule your demo today. The post Revolutionizing Legal Talent Acquisition With AI: The haistack.ai Advantage appeared first on Above the Law.

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Legal Week 2024 Special Part One: Joey Seeber of Level Legal

3 Geeks and a Law Blog

Welcome to the first of a few special Legal Week 2024 edition episodes of “The Geek in Review,” where we looked for innovative and creative ideas on the road and recorded live from the bustling environment of the 2024 Legal Week conference in New York. Marlene Gebauer notes the transformation of Legal Week into a thought leadership conference, with a special mention of keynote speaker Bryan Cranston’s impactful talk on storytelling, branding, and the thoughtful application of AI in both the acti

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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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Cultivating Exceptional Client Relationships

Legal Talk Network

Law firms have been working toward client-focused approaches in running their businesses for many years, and we’ve seen time and again that keeping the client experience top of mind makes law firms more profitable. It can be broken down like this: Keeping your client in mind as you create workflows, refine communication, and handle your cases makes your client happy—because they’re getting a great customer experience—and makes your work more successful—because happy clients pay their bills and s

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Streamlined deployment option now available with 3E Essentials

Legal IT Professionals

Elite , a leading provider of financial and business operations solutions to the world’s most successful law firms, today announced the launch of 3E ® Essentials™, a highly streamlined version of its cloud-based financial and practice management solution.

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Should You Operate Your Law Firm Like A Tech Company?

Above the Law - Technology

Law firm management consultant Erik Mazzone helps us find a better way forward on the Non-Eventcast. The post Should You Operate Your Law Firm Like A Tech Company? appeared first on Above the Law.

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AM Law 100 Firms Weigh in on Generative Artificial Intelligence

Trellis.Law Blog

In January, The American Lawyer analyzed 41 of the United States’ highest-grossing firms (AM Law 100) to evaluate how these businesses use generative artificial intelligence (GAI) to expedite their legal work and promote business operations. Many of the country’s top… Continue reading → The post AM Law 100 Firms Weigh in on Generative Artificial Intelligence first appeared on Trellis.Law Blog.

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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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Gig-contract: 5 pitfalls in a contract with gig-specialist

Legal IT Group

It is now heard from everywhere about Diia.City. Some support and have already entered the new regime, while others criticize it and fear gig contracts. Is there anything to fear, and what pitfalls can gig-contract hide in it? Let’s understand together in this article. Let’s start from the beginning On August 14, 2021 , the Law of Ukraine “On stimulating the development of the digital economy in Ukraine” (hereinafter – the “Law”) entered into force.

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Tech Industry Veteran Lisa Erickson Joins Aderant to Catalyze Innovative AI and Cloud Development

Legal IT Professionals

Assertively delivering upon its strategy to expand artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud capabilities, Aderant, a global legal business management software provider, announced the appointment of Lisa Erickson as Vice President of Product AI & Cloud Transformation.

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The Family Renovation Project: A Blueprint For Integrating Legal Teams In AI Initiatives

Above the Law - Technology

Collaboration, communication, and a holistic approach to projects, whether in a family or corporate environment, yields winning results. The post The Family Renovation Project: A Blueprint For Integrating Legal Teams In AI Initiatives appeared first on Above the Law.

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Freshfields hires global chief innovation officer from major investment bank client

Legal IT Insiders

In a major hire, global law firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer has today (5 February) announced the appointment of Gil Perez as global chief innovation officer, effective from April. Perez joins […] The post Freshfields hires global chief innovation officer from major investment bank client 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.