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What Could Possibly Go Wrong When A Lawyer Relies On ChatGPT To Write A Brief?

Above the Law - Technology

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.

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A.I. Explosion in Legal Tech Being Fueled by Entrepreneurs and Venture Capitalists

Kevin O'Keefe

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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Measuring Against Nothing (Or, Budgets Without Scope Aren’t Really Budgets)

3 Geeks and a Law Blog

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.

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Stay in Your Lane

Trial Technology

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.

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Maryland Cops Can’t Seem To Understand Why Marijuana Legalization Means They Can’t Search Cars Just Because They Smell Marijuana

Above the Law - Technology

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.

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AI in Law: Don’t Blame the Technology for Bad Lawyering

Kevin O'Keefe

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.

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Michael Bommarito on Preparing Law Students for the Future, and His Quest on Bringing Order to the Chaos of Legal Data (TGIR Ep. 205)

3 Geeks and a Law Blog

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.

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Don’t Blame ChatGPT For Bad Lawyering

Above the Law - Technology

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.

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A Tale as Old as Time: Disney and DeSantis Battle in the Courts

Trellis.Law Blog

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.

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Why the Avianca ‘Bogus Cases’ News Is Not About Either Generative AI or Lawyers’ Tech Competence

LawSites

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

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Getting Paid Faster: Embedded Payments

Attorney at Work

Kevin Gallagher | Embedded payments offer much more than automatic payments. The post Getting Paid Faster: Embedded Payments appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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Lawyers Who Used ChatGPT To Fake Opinions Are In Real Trouble

Above the Law - Technology

Mistakes were made. The post Lawyers Who Used ChatGPT To Fake Opinions Are In Real Trouble appeared first on Above the Law.

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Five Ways Online Databases Save Lawyers Time in Their Legal Practice

Trellis.Law Blog

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.

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Former Reynen Court President Launches Governance Platform for Law Firms to Safely Explore Generative AI

LawSites

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.

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Generative AI and Legal: Its Not a Game Changer Until the Game Has Changed

TechLaw Crossroads

“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.

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‘Legal Tech Lists’: 5 Lawyer Tropes Upended By Legal Tech (Remote Litigation Edition)

Above the Law - Technology

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.

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Trellis State Court Data Platform Wins 2023 Legal Elite Award

Trellis.Law Blog

Trellis Law Wins New World Report 2023 Legal Elite Award for our State Trial Court Research & Analytics Platform ? The Legal Elite Awards “spotlight innovators and trend-setters throughout the legal industry … across the Americas.” We are truly honored… Continue reading → The post Trellis State Court Data Platform Wins 2023 Legal Elite Award first appeared on Trellis.Law Blog.

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Ediscovery Best Practices for Slack and MS Teams from Information Governance Through Litigation

Hanzo Blog

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.

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Is using Generative AI just another form of outsourcing?

LLRX

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

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If You Aren’t The One Writing Your Briefs In Texas, It Better Be Some Other Human!

Above the Law - Technology

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.

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Women in eDiscovery expands leadership team

Legal IT Professionals

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.

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Data Security Essentials for Your Legal Department: What You Need to Know

MatterSuite

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.

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Operational Excellence Through Management of Corporate Legal Departments

Hanzo Blog

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

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Law Firms Need To Get Lawyers Off ChatGPT And Onto Artificial Intelligence That The Firm Can Monitor

Above the Law - Technology

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.

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Top 4 Game-Changing Payment Integrations For Law Firms

CaseFox

In the ever-changing and advancing world of the legal industry, efficient and secure payment plays a crucial role. An effective law firm billing process ensures smooth cash flow management and financial stability. Law firms are constantly on the hunt to find simple and innovative ways to streamline their financial processes. With the right payment integration partners, firms can improve the process of law firm billing.

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Data Security Essentials for Your Legal Department: What You Need to Know

MatterSuite

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.

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Why Attorneys Should Attend Trade Shows

Martindale-Avvo

Some law firms overlook the importance and benefits of attending legal trade shows. Finding the right trade shows to attend can bring a wealth of benefits and potential clients to your firm. Learn more about how to leverage the right trade shows for your law firm’s success. Are Trade Shows Right for Your Law Firm? Trade shows can be a lucrative investment for law firms when properly utilized.

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Law Professor’s Advice To Avoid Another ChatGPT Fiasco: Always Check Your Work

Above the Law - Technology

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.

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LLRX May 2023 Issue

LLRX

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.

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Law Firm Data Security: A Comprehensive Guide

CaseFox

In today’s digital age, data security is a critical concern for law firms. As custodians of sensitive client information, law firms must take proactive measures to safeguard data from cyber threats and ensure compliance with data protection regulations. This comprehensive guide aims to provide law firms with valuable insights and best practices to enhance their data security protocols.

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What Makes a Good Divorce Attorney?

Martindale-Avvo

Specializing in family law requires a certain je ne sais quoi. Add in factors like the emotions involved and personal nature of the cases, and this may be why many attorneys aren’t too eager to practice family law. It’s true that it takes a special kind of lawyer to choose family law — one who is willing to get into the mix of the unraveling of relationships and battles over custody rights.

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A Fresh Look At In-House Counsel’s Duty To Understand AI

Above the Law - Technology

We are in our collective AI journey's active learning and experimentation stage. The post A Fresh Look At In-House Counsel’s Duty To Understand AI appeared first on Above the Law.

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See You In San Francisco! Legal Innovators Starts on Wednesday

Artificial Lawyer

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).

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Streamlining In-House Legal Intake Process: Four Essential Features for Success

MatterSuite

Efficiency and effectiveness are paramount in the fast-paced world of corporate legal departments. In no area are these qualities more crucial than in the legal intake process, which involves gathering and managing legal requests and information from various sources. Why do you need an intake process in a law firm? Efficient Request Management: In a law firm, numerous clients and cases require legal assistance.

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New AV Preeminent Peer Rated Attorneys | April & May 2023

Martindale-Avvo

Martindale-Hubbell, part of the Martindale-Avvo family, is proud to announce that the following attorneys have achieved a Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating , awarded to only those lawyers who have the highest ethical standards, legal knowledge, and professional ability. This rating signifies a large number of the lawyer’s peers have assessed their professional ability in a specific area of practice via a secure online survey.

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CLOC Attendees On The Future Of Legal Ops

Above the Law - Technology

What they’re expecting at the 2024 CLOC Global Institute and beyond. The post CLOC Attendees On The Future Of Legal Ops appeared first on Above the Law.

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Creating ChatGPT Prompts for Your Law Firm Marketing

Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

For a busy lawyer, time is a limited resource. One of the most challenging parts of being a practicing attorney is simply finding the time to get it all done! When faced with competing deadlines in your cases, a never-ending checklist of things to do, personal commitments, and more, you may find that the time to effectively market your practice simply does not exist.