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Clio Releases Clio Duo, Generative AI Built Directly Into Its Law Practice Management Platform

Above the Law - Technology

Calling it a major first step in its wider AI product roadmap, the law practice management company Clio today released Clio Duo, a generative AI product built directly into the Clio Manage law practice management platform.

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Jon Bartman: “Nothing is a straight path within legal technology”

Global LegalTech Hub

By Pablo Yanonne Sancho , Journalist at GLTH We are inaugurating the Behind Legaltech space at GLTH! We have been several months getting to know all of our Advisors better: what do they do? What do they watch? What do they think? Today, we will start answering these questions with a very interesting Legal Advisor, Jon Bartman , who belongs to the Innovation Area of our Advisory and is the Co-founder of The Law Tech Consultancy.

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Legalpioneer Donates 13,000+ Legal Technology Companies Dataset to GitHub

Ward Blawg

As reported by legal technology journalist and lawyer, Bob Ambrogi here [link] , Legalpioneer, a platform that catalogs companies in legal tech, justice tech, and governance, has made a groundbreaking contribution to the legal tech community by donating its entire dataset of over 13,000 legal technology / law tech companies to GitHub. This valuable data […] The post Legalpioneer Donates 13,000+ Legal Technology Companies Dataset to GitHub first appeared on WardblawG.

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Keys to Using GenAI in Your Law Practice? Caution and Common Sense

Attorney at Work

Stop me if you’ve heard this one: Lawyers get sanctioned for filing bogus cases concocted by generative AI. This storyline is all too familiar to us legal professionals. While these headlines deliver a powerful cautionary message, they should not deter you from using GenAI in your law practice. What Lawyers Need to Know About GenAI […] The post Keys to Using GenAI in Your Law Practice?

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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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Law Firm Tech Adoption More Important Than Ever When It Comes To AI

Above the Law - Technology

Don't sit around waiting for AI. get out there and help build it. The post Law Firm Tech Adoption More Important Than Ever When It Comes To AI appeared first on Above the Law.

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AI Adoption By Legal Professionals Jumps from 19% to 79% In One Year, Clio Study Finds

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Usage of artificial intelligence by legal professionals has skyrocketed from 19% in 2023 to 79% this year, according to the ninth edition of the Legal Trends Report, released today by Clio during its Clio Cloud Conference in Austin.

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Law Firm Financial Management: A 5-Step Checklist to Close Out the Year

Attorney at Work

This checklist will help you tidy up by the end of the year and give you a clear picture of your firm’s financial performance. The post Law Firm Financial Management: A 5-Step Checklist to Close Out the Year appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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The FBI Has Apparently Spent A Year Trying To Crack NYC Mayor Eric Adams’s Personal Phone

Above the Law - Technology

From the MAYOR-BEATS-FEDS dept The post The FBI Has Apparently Spent A Year Trying To Crack NYC Mayor Eric Adams’s Personal Phone appeared first on Above the Law.

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In Austin for ClioCon, Competitor AffiniPay Put On A Guerilla Marketing Sideshow

LawSites

Clio’s choice of Austin, Texas, for its Clio Cloud Conference this year was a foray into enemy territory, and the enemy responded strategically with guerilla tactics of its own. Austin, as it happens, is the home base of AffiniPay, the parent company of MyCase, LawPay, CASEPeer and Docketwise, all of which are competitors to Clio.

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eBay Isn’t Liable for Merchants’ Sales of Items That Violate Environmental Laws–US v. eBay

Eric Goldman

The EPA civilly sued eBay for third-party merchant listings of items that violate environmental laws. For example, the EPA identified over 300k aftermarket “defeat device” listings, 5k+ listings for products containing methylene chloride , and 23k listings for violative pesticides. eBay defeats the lawsuit. Is eBay the “Seller”?

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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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Lawyer Conflict Checks: 5 Tips to Tune Up Your Process

Attorney at Work

Karen Dunn Skinner and David Skinner | Here are five process improvement tips to help you handle conflict checks efficiently and ethically. The post Lawyer Conflict Checks: 5 Tips to Tune Up Your Process appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Stat(s) Of The Week: Gen AI Versus Outside Counsel

Above the Law - Technology

Will tech-savvy law departments need less outside help? The post Stat(s) Of The Week: Gen AI Versus Outside Counsel appeared first on Above the Law.

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Legau – The All-In-One AI Drafting Solution

Artificial Lawyer

This week’s product walk through is with Legau, which is a multi-capability legal drafting system leveraging genAI and designed to support lawyers with all types.

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Alabama Revises Its Public Records Act

Internet for Lawyers

The Alabama Public Information Act underwent significant revisions effective October 1, 2024. These changes aim to enhance transparency and public access to government records while addressing concerns related to privacy and security. Here's a breakdown of the key modifications: Expanded Scope of Public Records

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Visibility Into the Strategy & Supporting Documents of Major US Law Firms

Law Firm Intelligence by Trellis aggregates state trial court data across the Trellis platform enabling users to: look up a particular metric related to a specific law firm (such as, how many cases a law firm had or has against another law firm), and see the actual dockets and documents supporting the metric. Trellis data is maximized in a revolutionary and unique way to provide users an exclusive look into a law firm litigating in state trial courts.

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Law Firm Cybersecurity Awareness: Training for Employees Has Never Been More Critical

Attorney at Work

One of the most overlooked aspects of cybersecurity is training for law firm employees. The post Law Firm Cybersecurity Awareness: Training for Employees Has Never Been More Critical appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Law Firms FAILING At The Single Most Basic Lawyering Task

Above the Law - Technology

Come on people. Seriously? The post Law Firms FAILING At The Single Most Basic Lawyering Task appeared first on Above the Law.

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58% of Inhousers ‘Expect Reduced Reliance’ On Law Firms

Artificial Lawyer

A new survey of 475 inhouse professionals across the US has found that 58% of them expect a ‘reduced reliance on outside providers for routine tasks’, because of the use of genAI.

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Google Tracking incognito Searches: A Legal Perspective

Internet for Lawyers

Introduction The concept of privacy has been a cornerstone of legal systems for centuries. With the advent of the digital age, however, the definition and scope of privacy have become increasingly complex. One of the most contentious issues in this regard is the tracking of user activity by technology companies.

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Stay On Top of Newly Filed State & Federal Litigation: Curated Just for You!

With Daily Filings Report by Trellis you will receive an email and csv file daily with all new cases filed in the jurisdictions you're tracking. Each new case will include all case metadata like judge, parties, counsel, practice area, and even direct links to the full docket and complaint. Trellis Daily Filings Reports provide direct access to newly filed state and federal litigation curated just for you.

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Survival Skills for Lawyers Dealing With Chronic Stress

Attorney at Work

Last month, I kicked off our series on survival skills for lawyers, and stress by discussing emotional resilience, the ability to bounce back from the inevitable disappointments and obstacles encountered in practicing law. In this blog post, we’ll discuss essential stress management practices specifically tailored for lawyers and ways to deal with chronic stress.

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Translating Between Contracts And Code: Bridging The Gap Between Legal And Tech

Above the Law - Technology

Technology can be a powerful ally for legal professionals. The post Translating Between Contracts And Code: Bridging The Gap Between Legal And Tech appeared first on Above the Law.

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Second Circuit Tells Trademark Owners to Stop Suing Over Competitive Keyword Advertising–1-800 Contacts v. Warby Parker

Eric Goldman

Fifteen years ago, courts generally avoided categorical pronouncements about the legitimacy of competitive keyword advertising. That produced a string of waffly or irresolute rulings, such as the appellate rulings in Rescuecom v. Google (2d Circuit) and Rosetta Stone v. Google (4th Circuit). Whatever legal ambiguity might have existed then has been decisively resolved, at least with respect to competitive keyword ads that don’t use the trademark in the ad copy.

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Adobe Acrobat and Privacy: A Legal Perspective on AI-Powered Features

Internet for Lawyers

Adobe Acrobat, a ubiquitous tool for creating, editing, and managing PDF documents, has undergone significant transformations in recent years, largely driven by advancements in artificial intelligence (AI). These AI-powered features, while offering numerous benefits, also raise concerns about user privacy. This article will delve into the specific privacy implications of Adobe Acrobat's AI capabilities, exploring the potential risks and poten.

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LegalOn Launches AI Contract Review For UK

Artificial Lawyer

LegalOn, which started in Japan and more recently has expanded to the US, is now launching AI-driven review for English law contracts in what is a major expansion for the company.

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The Hottest New Trend In The Legal Industry

Above the Law - Technology

Are you on board? The post The Hottest New Trend In The Legal Industry appeared first on Above the Law.

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Catching Up on Two Keyword Ad Cases

Eric Goldman

A couple of keyword ad cases from a couple of months ago. Alsa Refinish LLC v. Walmart Inc. , 2024 WL 3914512 (C.D. Cal. July 31, 2024) The trademark owner Alsa sells chrome paint. Walmart doesn’t carry the trademark owners’ items. In searches for the trademarks in Walmart’s internal search engine, Walmart only shows unrelated items–not items from the trademark owner or any competitors.

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How to Bates Number Documents in Kofax Power PDF

Attorney at Work

In this tips series, the legal technology training experts at Affinity Consulting Group offer straightforward answers to common questions about popular software programs used in law offices. This time: Handling Bates numbering in Power PDF, adapted from “Kofax (Nuance) Power PDF for Legal Professionals.“ The Bates numbering system has its roots in the late 19th […] The post How to Bates Number Documents in Kofax Power PDF appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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DraftWise Leverages Cohere, Will Keep Narrow Focus

Artificial Lawyer

DraftWise, the contract drafting and negotiation pioneer, is leveraging the genAI search capabilities of Cohere to expand what it can do for its law firm.

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Honoring The People Who Make Legal Run Better

Above the Law - Technology

The 2024 American Legal Technology Awards. The post Honoring The People Who Make Legal Run Better appeared first on Above the Law.

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Justia Legal Resources: Products Liability Law Center

Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

Injuries from defective products may occur in the home, at work, on the road, or elsewhere. These incidents may result in devastating and permanent harm. Fortunately, victims often have legal recourse against the manufacturer and other entities in the chain of distribution of a defective product. These cases may become more complex than ordinary personal injury claims, though.

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Pete Recommends – Weekly highlights on cyber security issues, October 5, 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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AG Proves LLMs Can Do Well On Due Diligence

Artificial Lawyer

UK-based law firm, Addleshaw Goddard (AG), has tackled the challenge of using generative AI for large-scale tasks such as due diligence and found that LLMs.

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The Questions To Make Fund Formation Your Competitive Advantage [Sponsored]

Above the Law - Technology

A law firm success checklist from our friends at Thomson Reuters. The post The Questions To Make Fund Formation Your Competitive Advantage appeared first on Above the Law.

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A Week After Appearing on My Podcast, UnitedLex CEO is Abruptly Replaced By Company’s General Counsel

LawSites

Hope it wasn’t something he said on my podcast. A week after appearing on my LawNext podcast to discuss his one-year anniversary as chief executive officer at UnitedLex, James Schellhase is out of that job, replaced by the company’s general counsel Renee Meisel.

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