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75+ Top Legal Technologist Heroes in the UK (Scotland, England & Wales and NI)

Ward Blawg

In an era where technology intertwines with every aspect of our lives, the legal industry is no exception. Legal technology, or ‘legal tech’, has become a cornerstone in modern law practice, enhancing efficiency, accuracy, access to justice and legal service delivery.

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Elon Musk’s ‘Thermonuclear Lawsuit’ Is Here And It’s… Positively Tepid.

Above the Law - Technology

After promising a bombshell of a lawsuit against Media Matters, Elon Musk delivers a dud. The post Elon Musk’s ‘Thermonuclear Lawsuit’ Is Here And It’s… Positively Tepid. appeared first on Above the Law.

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Celebrating 20 Years of my blog, “Real Lawyers Have Blogs:” Some Perspective

Kevin O'Keefe

Twenty years ago, on November 22, 2003, I embarked into the world of blogging. With a simple picture of Perry Mason saying “Hmm… I should have a blog,” “Real Lawyers Have Blogs” was born. Post-LexisNexis, armed with lessons from my first company, Prairielaw.com, and driven by a passion to help lawyers harness the internet for building a name and building a business , I stumbled upon blogging.

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Navigating the Ethical Landscape of Artificial Intelligence in Legal Practice: A First Look at the State Bar of California's New Guidelines

Internet for Lawyers

Navigating the Ethical Landscape of Artificial Intelligence in Legal Practice: A First Look at the State Bar of California's New Guidelines By Mark Rosch As the legal profession grapples with the continually-shifting landscape of artificial intelligence (AI), the State Bar of California has taken a first-of-its-kind step forward to help lawyers use the technology in.

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85+ Top Legal Technologist Specialists, Leaders & Heroes in the UK (Scotland, England & Wales and NI)

Ward Blawg

These top legal technologist specialists, leaders and heroes in the UK are redefining what it means to practise law, and indeed to succeed with legal service delivery, in the 21st century.

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Elon Musk Threatens ‘Thermonuclear Lawsuit’ Prompting Thermonuclear Terrible Legal Takes

Above the Law - Technology

Elon Musk wants to sue Media Matters for. something. The post Elon Musk Threatens ‘Thermonuclear Lawsuit’ Prompting Thermonuclear Terrible Legal Takes appeared first on Above the Law.

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Microsoft CEO, Satya Nadella Remains Bullish On OpenAI: Emily Chang Video Interview

Kevin O'Keefe

Incredible interview of Microsoft CEO, Satya Nadella by Emily Chang of Bloomberg. What a crazy story hearing that Satya had no inclination there was a rift between Sam and the OpenAI board – and to this day he has not talked to anyone on the board as to why they fired Sam. Yet Satya is happy to support Sam’s return to OpenAI, if that’s what comes of things – so long as there is a change in governance allowing Microsoft to protect itself.

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Creative Commons and AI training

TechnoLlama

While we’re in the middle of a Golden Age for the discussion of copyright and artificial intelligence, one topic that may not have received as much attention as it warrants is the interaction between open content and AI, and in particular content released under some-rights-reserved licensed such as Creative Commons.

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In Case of ‘Real Lawyers Against A Robot Lawyer,’ Federal Court Dismisses Law Firm’s Suit Against DoNotPay for Unauthorized Law Practice

Above the Law - Technology

In what it described as a case pitting “real lawyers against a robot lawyer,” a federal court in Illinois has dismissed a law firm’s suit against the self-help legal service DoNotPay. In March, the Illinois law firm, MillerKing brought the putative class action against DoNotPay on behalf of “all law firms in the United States,” alleging false association and false advertising under the federal Lanham Act and Illinois state law.

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How Would You Explain Why Lawyers Blog to a Kindergarten Class? Lou AI Says to Think of Them as Superheroes

Kevin O'Keefe

I asked Lou , LexBlog’s AI powered publishing assistant, how it would explain to a kindergarten class why lawyers blog. To which Lou responded. Imagine you have a big, difficult puzzle to solve, but you’re not sure how to do it. Lawyers are like helpers who know a lot about a special set of rules called ‘laws’ that everyone must follow. They write blogs, which are like online diaries or storybooks, to share what they know about these rules.

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Unraveling Chaos: OpenAI’s Removal and Reinstatement of CEO Sam Altman

Trellis.Law Blog

Sam Altman Reinstated as CEO at OpenAI After a week of turmoil that began just last Friday with the ouster of OpenAI’s CEO Sam Altman, in another shocking twist of events, it was announced this morning that as of late… Continue reading → The post Unraveling Chaos: OpenAI’s Removal and Reinstatement of CEO Sam Altman first appeared on Trellis.Law Blog.

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Legal IT Win: Leading African law firm selects Virtual Pricing Director

Legal IT Insiders

Africa’s largest law firm, ENSafrica, will shortly deploy Virtual Pricing Director, the legal SaaS pricing platform conceived and built over five years by international legal pricing experts Validatum, we can … Legal IT Win: Leading African law firm selects Virtual Pricing Director Read More » The post Legal IT Win: Leading African law firm selects Virtual Pricing Director appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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Lawyers+AI Equals 4 Growth Stages That Change Legal Practice Forever

Above the Law - Technology

When lawyers and AI join forces, they form an unstoppable team. The post Lawyers+AI Equals 4 Growth Stages That Change Legal Practice Forever appeared first on Above the Law.

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Legal Intake: Your Secret Weapon for Onboarding and Retention

Xakia

If you’re among the Legal Departments that plan to add new lawyers or professional staff in 2024, take heed: Simply adding bodies to your team will not help alleviate work or stress without some logical systems in place.

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Facebook’s LLaMa Defeats Copyright Claims–Kadrey v. Meta

Eric Goldman

This is another preliminary ruling in the copyright battle over generative AI. The stakes of this battle couldn’t be higher. Copyright law has the capacity to nix the entire generative AI category. Fortunately, Judge Chhabria easily rejects the copyright owners’ overclaims. The defendant in this case is Facebook’s LLaMa, a “ foundational, 65-billion-parameter large language model ” that is “ available for free for research and commercial use.” The plaint

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Generative AI and the Small Law Firm, Part 2: The Value of Legal Domain Expertise

Attorney at Work

Mark Haddad | In this series on AI and the small law firm, Mark Haddad addresses the importance of domain expertise when using generative AI. The post Generative AI and the Small Law Firm, Part 2: The Value of Legal Domain Expertise appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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Top 5 Benefits Lawyers Expect From Generative AI, According To New LexisNexis Survey [Sponsored]

Above the Law - Technology

Lawyers nationwide weigh in on their level of familiarity with generative AI and how they anticipate this transformational technology will help them in the practice of law. The post Top 5 Benefits Lawyers Expect From Generative AI, According To New LexisNexis Survey appeared first on Above the Law.

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Justia Lawyer Directory by the Numbers: Third Quarter 2023

Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

Many people turn to Google when looking for information. The hunt for a lawyer is no exception! Millions of users each year browse the Justia Lawyer Directory , searching for the right attorney to help them with their legal matters. Lawyers who claim their free profile in our directory are better able to connect with these potential clients. Want to know more about the lawyers represented in our directory?

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Pete Recommends – Weekly highlights on cyber security issues, November 18, 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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Thanksgiving Ode to Spotlight AI

Hanzo Blog

Recently, the team at Hanzo announced Spotlight AI , the first automated relevance assessment engine for eDiscovery. We’re delighted by its reception. Hanzo even won an award. As Thanksgiving approaches, we extend our warmest wishes to everyone celebrating this special occasion. May your day be filled with joy, surrounded by family and friends. In the spirit of gratitude and innovation, we present to you an "Ode to Spotlight AI.

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haistack.ai Seeks A Director Of Sales To Lead In Legal Recruitment Innovation [Sponsored]

Above the Law - Technology

Join haistack.ai as a Director of Sales and lead the revolution in legal recruitment. The post haistack.ai Seeks A Director Of Sales To Lead In Legal Recruitment Innovation appeared first on Above the Law.

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EU Advocate General Defines “Identity Theft” And Reaffirms GDPR Compensation Threshold

Inside Privacy

EU advocate general Collins has reiterated that individuals’ right to claim compensation for harm caused by GDPR breaches requires proof of “actual damage suffered” as a result of the breach, and “clear and precise evidence” of such damage – mere hypothetical harms or discomfort are insufficient. The advocate general also found that unauthorised access to data does not amount to “identity theft” as that term is used in the GDPR.

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Using FOIA Libraries to Your Advantage

LLRX

This presentation by Lisa DeLuca, Assistant Dean/Associate Professor Seton Hall University Libraries, South Orange, NJ is an actionable resource for training colleagues and other professionals on how to locate FOIA documents as well as to navigate and effectively execute Freedom of Information Act requests.

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Tech Upgrades for Law Firms: Black Friday and Cyber Monday Savings 

MatterSuite

As Black Friday and Cyber Monday approach, law firms can upgrade their technology infrastructure at a discounted price. Let’s explore the evolution of tech adoption in the legal sector, and guide you through the must-have upgrades for your firm. Additionally, we will highlight the incredible value offered by CaseFox and the exclusive savings available during this holiday season.

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CTS suffers service outage after cyberattack

Legal IT Insiders

UK-headquartered legal managed security provider CTS has suffered a cyberattack that is preventing customers from accessing its systems. The company says that it is working with a leading global cyber … CTS suffers service outage after cyberattack Read More » The post CTS suffers service outage after cyberattack appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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RBRO Solutions co-founder Howard Russell announces stepping away

Legal IT Professionals

RBRO Solutions, a Premier iManage Partner and leading provider of innovative iManage and DMS technology solutions, announces significant changes in its leadership structure. Howard Russell, Co-founder and long-time CEO, is stepping away from his role at the company, transitioning into an independent strategic consultant position, where he will partner with RBRO to support key client opportunities and provide advisory services.

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‘Unmasking AI’ and the Fight for Algorithmic Justice

LLRX

Nabiha Syed is the chief executive officer of The Markup. She interviews Dr. Joy Buolamwini who has been thinking about collective harm and AI for years, especially when it comes to algorithmic accountability and justice. Her new book, “Unmasking AI: My Mission to Protect What Is Human in a World of Machines,” is a must-read exploration of how broad swaths of humanity are vulnerable in a world that is rapidly adopting AI tools.

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EDPB Issues Draft Guidelines on Technical Scope of ePrivacy Directive Storage and Access Rules

Inside Privacy

On November 16, 2023, the European Data Protection Board (“EDPB”) issued draft Guidelines 2/2023 on Technical Scope of Art. 5(3) of ePrivacy Directive (“Guidelines”). Article 5(3) is the provision that requires consent before storing or accessing information on an end user’s device. Over the years it has become known as the “cookie rule,” but it is technology-agnostic.

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WEBINAR REPLAY: Supporting wellbeing and productivity in the modern age

Legal IT Insiders

One of a law firm’s key challenges in the modern age is to ensure that lawyers feel supported in meeting their goals and those of their business. In this webinar … WEBINAR REPLAY: Supporting wellbeing and productivity in the modern age Read More » The post WEBINAR REPLAY: Supporting wellbeing and productivity in the modern age appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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BigHand Named Company of the Year in the 2023 Business Intelligence Group Awards

Legal IT Professionals

The Business Intelligence Group today announced the winners of the 2023 BIG Awards for Business with BigHand winning the Company of the Year category. This follows BigHand’s award win last week for Workflow Management Platform of the Year at the 4th annual LegalTech Breakthrough Awards.

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British Legal Technology Awards – The Winners

Legal Tech Monitor

The British Legal Technology Awards 2023 went off with a bang on Wednesday (22 November) with the NetLaw Media team once again delivering a fun-packed event that celebrated excellence in. British Legal Technology Awards – The Winners Read More » The post British Legal Technology Awards – The Winners appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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French CNIL Opens Public Consultation On Guidance On The Creation Of AI Training Databases

Inside Privacy

On October 11, 2023, the French data protection authority (“CNIL”) issued a set of “how-to” sheets on artificial intelligence (“AI”) training databases. The sheets are open to consultation until December 15, 2023, and all AI stakeholders (including companies, researchers, NGOs) are encouraged to provide comments. There are eight sheets in total, each covering a data protection issue AI providers should consider when designing their systems.

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Legal Clinics: A Complete Guide to Law School Students

MatterSuite

Introduction Have you ever wondered how law school can prepare you for the real world of practicing law? Are you curious about hands-on legal experience? Well, you’re in for a treat! Imagine stepping out of the classroom and into a world where you work on actual legal cases. That’s what legal clinics offer. In this blog, we’ll simplify legal clinics for law school students.

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Largest firm in Africa latest to sign for Virtual Pricing Director

Legal IT Professionals

Virtual Pricing Director ® , the legal pricing platform conceived and built over five years by leading international legal pricing experts Validatum will shortly be deployed by Africa’s largest law firm, ENS.

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Cruiseing for Waymo Lawsuits: Liability in Autonomous Vehicle Crashes

Richmond Journal of Law and Technology

“Cruise”ing for “Waymo” Lawsuits: Liability in Autonomous Vehicle Crashes By Caroline Kropka On October 2, 2023, a driverless vehicle traveled down a San Francisco street. [1] The taxi was one of around 950 autonomous Cruise (a robotaxi service owned by General Motors) vehicles operating across the United States by October of that year. [2] Ahead, a driver-operated car struck a pedestrian, throwing her into the Cruise’s path.

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Pinsent Masons selects The Professional Alternative as their L&D partner

Legal Tech Monitor

Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons has selected The Professional Alternative to deliver digital skills training, personal development and operational best practice training to all of its people, we can reveal. Pinsent Masons selects The Professional Alternative as their L&D partner Read More » The post Pinsent Masons selects The Professional Alternative as their L&D partner appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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The British Legal Awards Shortlist

Legal IT Insiders

The British Legal Awards are fast approaching on 29 November with around 800 legal professionals attending from the UK’s top law firms and legal departments. In addition to the In-house … The British Legal Awards Shortlist Read More » The post The British Legal Awards Shortlist appeared first on Legal IT Insider.