Legal Tech Monitor
AUGUST 31, 2023
Because many of today’s legal tech vendors are startups who are still trying to find their way forward, there is a risk that some of them may only be around for a short time, or will be subsumed into another organisation—outcomes which will impact their users more than most.
Above the Law - Technology
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
From the 'hey at least we're trying something' department. The post Push To Strip Fox’s Broadcast License Over Election Lies Gains New Momentum appeared first on Above the Law.
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3 Geeks and a Law Blog
AUGUST 29, 2023
This week on The Geek in Review, hosts Greg Lambert and Marlene Gebauer spoke with Katie DeBord and Kristin Zmrhal , two vice presidents from legal tech company DISCO. Greg kicked off the episode by discussing his recent work with a Houston nonprofit called Project Remix Ventures that helps at-risk youth. He took their leader on a visit to innovation hub The Ion to showcase reinventing old spaces for new purposes, like DISCO has done with legal tech.
Eric Goldman
AUGUST 31, 2023
A Twitter user sued over his account suspension. The court dismissed the case without prejudice. Blog post coverage of that ruling here. The user tried again. Same result. Section 230. Twitter qualifies for the standard three-element test for 230: Twitter is an ICS provider. “Plaintiff seeks to hold Twitter liable for decisions regarding “information provided by another information content provider”—that is, information he and the third-party user, rather than Twitter, provided.”
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?
Attorney at Work
AUGUST 31, 2023
Ryan Spear | Retreats are back! Here's a travel pro's views on what's changed and what to consider while planning. The post The Return of Law Firm Retreats: Destination Choices and Trends appeared first on Attorney at Work.
Above the Law - Technology
AUGUST 31, 2023
Ready Or Not, Generative AI Is Here. The post The Future Of Law: ILTACON 2023’s Legal Tech Innovations appeared first on Above the Law.
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TechLaw Crossroads
AUGUST 30, 2023
Photo by Tingey Injury Law Firm on Unsplash Every time I turn around, there’s another astounding and confounding assault on our rights. This time, it was the Fifth Circuit stepping in to ensure that our right against unreasonable search and seizure stops cold at the border. On August 15, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals handed down a remarkable and scary decision limiting the rights of US citizens coming back into the country.
Hanzo Blog
AUGUST 29, 2023
Our focus is to gain knowledge about any challenges that corporate legal teams encounter in relation to these new data types and their relationship with ediscovery and information governance. The adoption of collaboration tools such as Slack and Microsoft Teams in enterprises has experienced remarkable growth in recent years. These platforms offer a wide range of features that are specifically designed to enhance communication, collaboration, and productivity within organizations.
Above the Law - Technology
AUGUST 30, 2023
AI may not be able to solve every legal problem, but it can get lawyers paid. The post Law Firms Struggling With Arcane Billing Guidelines Can Look To AI For Relief appeared first on Above the Law.
Artificial Lawyer
AUGUST 29, 2023
Innovation is always about a meeting of minds, of new ideas, of needs – synthesised together to create real change. The landmark Legal Innovators UK conference on.
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!
Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog
AUGUST 31, 2023
Nearly four decades ago, the second half of August saw the enactment of a groundbreaking healthcare law. The Healthcare Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) was signed into law on August 21, 1996 by President Bill Clinton. Texas Congressman Bill Archer introduced the original version of HIPAA as a bill in the U.S. House of Representatives, which eventually passed it by a 267-151 vote.
Attorney at Work
AUGUST 28, 2023
Annette Choti | If your firm has ignored this social media platform and its billion-plus users, it may be time to reconsider. The post Beyond the Selfie: Instagram Benefits and Quick Tips for Lawyers appeared first on Attorney at Work.
Above the Law - Technology
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
This week in AI news. The post AI Update: Regulation Discussion Ramps Up, Google’s Watermark Experiment appeared first on Above the Law.
Eric Goldman
AUGUST 30, 2023
This is a competitive keyword advertising lawsuit. The plaintiff has a trademark registration for the “Nursing CE Central” mark for providing continuing education for nurses. [Note: if it’s not obvious, “CE” is an abbreviation for “continuing education.” Just like we use the term “CLE” or “MCLE” in legal circles.
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.
Nextpoint
AUGUST 29, 2023
The post Don’t Let Redactions Cause Distractions: How to Properly Censor and Remove Information when Reviewing and Producing Documents appeared first on Nextpoint.
LawSites
AUGUST 28, 2023
Google’s Local Services Ads can be both effective and economical for generating leads for certain types of law practices. Unlike pay-per-click ads, local services ads appear at the top of Google’s results for relevant searches, and you pay only if the potential client calls or messages you through the ad. Now the law practice management company Clio has announced an integration with Google’s Local Services Ads that allows firms to sign up for and manage accounts from directly w
Above the Law - Technology
AUGUST 30, 2023
Technology -- your work friend that could ruin your career in a keystroke! The post Be Careful When Forwarding Emails To Counsel And Clients appeared first on Above the Law.
Eric Goldman
AUGUST 27, 2023
The plaintiffs in this case are Minds, Inc., Tim Pool, the Babylon Bee, and National Religious Broadcasters, which are (respectively): “a social networking app, an active social media content creator, a satirical news website, and a nonpartisan association of Christian communicators.” They challenged California AB 587 , California’s mandatory editorial transparency law that, among other unreasonable and onerous requirements, requires regulated social media entities to disclose
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!
Law Technology Today
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
In today’s legal landscape, customer expectations are reaching new heights, fostering a worldwide digital revolution across man sectors. The legal realm is no exception to this transformative wave. Modern legal clients are seeking convenience and flexibility. They want a swift, hassle-free, and secure payment experience. Interestingly, their desires go beyond mere alternative payment methods—70% of clients are keen on flexible payment plans as well.
LawSites
AUGUST 29, 2023
I am just back from Orlando, Florida, where I attended ILTACON, the annual conference of the International Legal Technology Association. Mic in hand, I recorded a series of brief interviews with some of the legal tech companies that were in attendance. Over the next two episodes of my LawNext podcast, I will share those interviews, starting today with the legal tech startups at ILTACON.
Above the Law - Technology
AUGUST 31, 2023
ChatGPT isn't the only game in town. The post How Generative AI Works (Part IV) appeared first on Above the Law.
lennyesq
AUGUST 30, 2023
BY ZACH SCHONFELD U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell in a 57-page opinion ruled in favor of the two election workers by default after Giuliani resisted turning over discovery in the case. Her ruling suggested Giuliani may have done so to reduce his legal exposure in other cases. “Perhaps, he has made the calculation that his overall litigation risks are minimized by not complying with his discovery obligations in this case,” Howell wrote.
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Law Technology Today
AUGUST 29, 2023
Over the past year, we’ve seen privacy-related legal actions brought against companies from Federal, State, and Regulatory agencies, and private classes that focus heavily on data privacy violations related to website tracking. Law firms with data privacy practices are seeing a substantial uptick in questions from clients concerned with these topics, and clients who require defense against a pending legal action.
Legal IT Insiders
AUGUST 30, 2023
New Zealand-founded cloud practice management system vendor Actionstep has acquired Perth-based competitor FilePro, which provides case and document management, accounting and timekeeping to customers from sole practitioners to large law firms … Actionstep acquires Perth-based competitor FilePro to grow mid-market offering Read More » The post Actionstep acquires Perth-based competitor FilePro to grow mid-market offering appeared first on Legal IT Insider.
Above the Law - Technology
AUGUST 30, 2023
Yesterday, I reported here on the acquisition by global e-discovery company Reveal of two other leading e-discovery companies, Logikcull and IPRO , in a deal valued at more than $1 billion. Today, some of the employees of those acquired companies began receiving layoff notices. A Reveal spokesperson declined to provide the number of employees impacted, but said that the majority of both companies’ employees are staying on.
lennyesq
AUGUST 28, 2023
The debate pits upstate interests versus downstate ones. By JEFF COLTIN The New York City Council passed, and then-Mayor Bill de Blasio signed into law, a bill banning the sale and serving of foie gras in November 2019. It was set to take effect three years later, in November 2022, but the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets ordered the city to foie greddaboudit.
Speaker: Andrew Klein
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.
LawSites
AUGUST 31, 2023
Actionstep , a cloud-based law practice management platform, has acquired the Australian practice management company FilePro and its 4,000 law firm customers in Australia. While both companies primarily serve mid-sized law firms, FilePro was developed as an on-premises product and has been exploring the development of a cloud product. This deal will accelerate the availability of cloud technology to FilePro’s customers, the two companies said in announcing the deal.
Inside Privacy
AUGUST 31, 2023
On August 21, 2023, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (“CISA”), National Security Agency (“NSA”), and National Institute of Standards and Technology (“NIST”) issued a joint quantum-readiness factsheet (the “Factsheet”) to inform organizations—particularly those that support critical infrastructure sectors —about quantum computing threats and to urge these organizations to begin planning for future migration to post-quantum cryptographic (“PQC”) standards.
Above the Law - Technology
AUGUST 29, 2023
An interesting law firm use case for AI. The post Less Sexy Than Generative AI Drafting Contracts, But Bringing AI Into Cybersecurity Is Pretty Important appeared first on Above the Law.
lennyesq
AUGUST 31, 2023
The Department has developed new guidance, Immunization Guidelines for Schools , which is based on an older version that was available prior to 2018. The guidelines provide direction to schools on how to ensure their students are meeting the immunization requirements. The guidance also addresses how to handle certain situations including: Homeless Students Students in Foster Care Non-graded classes Refugee students Finally, schools will find direction for students not meeting the immunization re
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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