Above the Law - Technology
MAY 30, 2023
Quite a bit actually. The post What Could Possibly Go Wrong When A Lawyer Relies On ChatGPT To Write A Brief? appeared first on Above the Law.
Kevin O'Keefe
JUNE 1, 2023
The New York Times’ Yiren Lu reports that A.I. has exploded in the eyes of company founders and venture capitalists alike. Not referring to legal tech specifically, Lu shares, “One appeal of generative A.I. is that it offers something for every would-be entrepreneur. For the technically minded, there is research to be done. For the business types, it’s easy to create applications on top of the OpenAI platforms.
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3 Geeks and a Law Blog
JUNE 1, 2023
I have had several epiphanies of late, and they reverberate back to almost everything I have been doing to drive innovation in the legal industry over the past many years. At its core, what I’ve realized is that I’ve been missing something fundamental about measuring value. The legal industry has struggled to put its arms around value. Implicit in this struggle is the idea that the data we have been collecting contains something of value to measure.
Trial Technology
MAY 31, 2023
If you don't know what you're doing, don't do it. It's okay to hire someone else who does know what they are doing, but don't waste your own time, your client's money, and potentially your career trying to do things you know nothing about. There are experts for that. Rule 1.1 in the ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct. The original Rule 1.1 states: “ A lawyer shall provide competent representation to a client.
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?
Above the Law - Technology
JUNE 2, 2023
Mistakes were made. The post Lawyers Who Used ChatGPT To Fake Opinions Are In Real Trouble appeared first on Above the Law.
TechnoLlama
MAY 31, 2023
It is trite to point out that the launch of ChatGPT and the subsequent deployment of other language models such as Bard have created quite a stir in different fields.
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Kevin O'Keefe
MAY 31, 2023
You’ve probably heard about the case of ChatGPT providing a New York lawyer a number of cases the lawyer used in a brief, cases that no one could find, including the judge. That was because ChatGPT had invented everything. Lawyers doing dumb things is routine – as sad as it is to say. As Carolyn Elefant shared on LinkedIn, “Folks, this stuff happens all the time in law practice.
Above the Law - Technology
JUNE 2, 2023
Duh, you smelled something legal. The post Maryland Cops Can’t Seem To Understand Why Marijuana Legalization Means They Can’t Search Cars Just Because They Smell Marijuana appeared first on Above the Law.
3 Geeks and a Law Blog
MAY 30, 2023
We talk with Michael Bommarito , CEO of 273 Ventures and well-known innovator and thinker in legal technology and education. Bommarito and his colleague, Daniel Katz were behind GPT-3 and GPT-4 taking the Bar Exam . While he and Katz understand the hype in the media reaction, he states that most of the legal and technology experts who were following the advancements in generative AI, expected the results and had already moved on to the next phase in the use of AI in legal.
LawSites
MAY 30, 2023
It was bound to happen sooner or later: Two lawyers face sanctions for filing a brief laden with bogus cases hallucinated by ChatGPT. But is this a story about the failings of AI or is it about the failings of the lawyers? We may know more after June 8, the date on which the judge in the case, Mata v. Avianca , has scheduled a hearing to allow the lawyers to show cause for why they should not be sanctioned for what the judge called “an unprecedented circumstance” of a brief “r
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!
LLRX
MAY 28, 2023
Articles and Columns for May 2023 Is using Generative AI just another form of outsourcing?– Is the implementation of generative AI simply a new flavor of outsourcing? How does this digital revolution reflect on our interpretation of the American Bar Association’s (ABA) ethical guidelines? How can we ensure that we maintain the sacrosanct standards of.
Above the Law - Technology
MAY 30, 2023
Generative AI isn't the one who filed that affirmation with the court, so stop bagging on it. The post Don’t Blame ChatGPT For Bad Lawyering appeared first on Above the Law.
TechLaw Crossroads
MAY 30, 2023
“It’s a game changer when the game has changed.” Richard Tromans. There has been a lot of speculation lately about the significant impact large language models (LLM) will have on the future of law practice. The theory goes that these models will tremendously reduce the time lawyers spend on many tasks. This reduction, in turn, will force lawyers and law firms to rethink the financial business models upon which the firms have primarily been built.
LawSites
MAY 31, 2023
This week’s news of the lawyers whose reliance on ChatGPT led them to file fabricated cases in federal court only underscores the fact that it sometimes feels like the Wild West out there as generative AI gallops onto the legal landscape. For law firms — indeed, for any organization — that poses the challenge of how to safely explore the technology of large language models and enforce adherence with internal governance policies.
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.
LLRX
MAY 27, 2023
Is the implementation of generative AI simply a new flavor of outsourcing? How does this digital revolution reflect on our interpretation of the American Bar Association's (ABA) ethical guidelines? How can we ensure that we maintain the sacrosanct standards of our profession as we step into this exciting future? Josh Kubicki , Business Designer, Entrepreneur, University of Richmond School of Law Professor, presents a starting point to explore potential ethics considerations surrounding the use
Above the Law - Technology
JUNE 1, 2023
We thought this area deserved its own list. The post ‘Legal Tech Lists’: 5 Lawyer Tropes Upended By Legal Tech (Remote Litigation Edition) appeared first on Above the Law.
Attorney at Work
JUNE 2, 2023
Laura Bagby | Cultural competency refers to the cognitive, emotional and behavioral skills that help you connect with people of other cultures. The post How Cultural Competency Can Open New Markets for Attorneys appeared first on Attorney at Work.
Artificial Lawyer
JUNE 2, 2023
The Legal Innovators California (LIC) conference starts on Wednesday, June 7th (law firms and ALSPs) and continues on Thursday, June 8th (inhouse and legal ops).
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!
Hanzo Blog
MAY 30, 2023
Workplace collaboration tools like Slack and MS Teams have become ubiquitous in many organizations. However, they also present unique challenges for data governance and ediscovery in the event of litigation. To avoid potential legal issues and fines, it is crucial to have a tailored retention policy, acceptable use policy, and employee training in place.
Above the Law - Technology
MAY 31, 2023
You know, someone should have felt like something was up when the filing opened up with Lorem ipsum. The post If You Aren’t The One Writing Your Briefs In Texas, It Better Be Some Other Human! appeared first on Above the Law.
Legal IT Professionals
MAY 31, 2023
Women in eDiscovery, a 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization that brings together women interested in technology related to the legal profession, announced today the expansion of its leadership team with the addition of three positions.
Artificial Lawyer
MAY 30, 2023
We are now just one week away from the start of the Legal Innovators California conference in San Francisco, Wednesday – June 7 (law firms.
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
Attorney at Work
JUNE 1, 2023
Karen and David Skinner's simple 5-step process for creating standard operating procedures (SOPs). The post Ready to Scale? Add More SOPs Before You Add More People appeared first on Attorney at Work.
Above the Law - Technology
JUNE 1, 2023
Firms don't want lawyers carrying on sensitive conversations outside the firm's oversight. why would they want attorneys using consumer-facing AI on their own? The post Law Firms Need To Get Lawyers Off ChatGPT And Onto Artificial Intelligence That The Firm Can Monitor appeared first on Above the Law.
Trellis.Law Blog
MAY 31, 2023
DeSantis’s Motion Against Judge Walker Last week, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis filed a motion to recuse the Hon. Mark E. Walker, a judge on the United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida, from presiding over Disney’s lawsuit… Continue reading → The post A Tale as Old as Time: Disney and DeSantis Battle in the Courts first appeared on Trellis.Law Blog.
LLRX
MAY 27, 2023
Privacy and cybersecurity issues impact every aspect of our lives – home, work, travel, education, 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.
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.
MatterSuite
JUNE 1, 2023
In today’s digital landscape, data security has become an increasingly critical concern for businesses across all industries. However, for corporate legal departments handling sensitive and confidential client information, safeguarding data is of utmost importance. The repercussions of a data breach in the legal sector can be severe, ranging from reputational damage to regulatory non-compliance.
Above the Law - Technology
MAY 31, 2023
This advice seems to have been forgotten in the embarrassing case that went viral. The post Law Professor’s Advice To Avoid Another ChatGPT Fiasco: Always Check Your Work appeared first on Above the Law.
Trellis.Law Blog
MAY 31, 2023
Legal databases provide comprehensive information to help guide lawyers in their legal profession. These databases help save time by providing relevant tools and services that a practitioner can use to quickly access legal research. These online features help users access… Continue reading → The post Five Ways Online Databases Save Lawyers Time in Their Legal Practice first appeared on Trellis.Law Blog.
Hanzo Blog
JUNE 1, 2023
The legal department of an organization is responsible for providing crucial legal support and advice to the company's various business operations. However, to operate efficiently, the legal department requires effective management in several areas, including project and program management, firm and vendor management, and financial management. Without proper management, the legal department may lack clarity, predictability, and accountability, leading to unexpected shortfalls and tensions within
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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