Legal Tech Monitor

JUNE 29, 2023

From : Blog Entry >> Joshua’s Blog Entry Please enjoy this blog posted on behalf of: Josh Moore, Lead Solutions Expert, NetDocuments. In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, the legal industry finds itself at the crossroads of tradition and innovation. Law firms, renowned for their adherence to established practices and rigorous standards, are increasingly recognizing the need to embrace technology to enhance their operations, streamline processes, and remain competitive in

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Above the Law - Technology

JUNE 28, 2023

Law firms are awash in data. Yet relatively few firms know how to responsibly protect and leverage that data — let alone have the data infrastructure needed to achieve that. Fortunately, there are practical frameworks law firms can implement to manage their data, make the most of their internal applications, take advantage of third-party data sources, and address the critical challenges involved in building a modern data infrastructure, says Jeff Cox , director of content at legal data and analy

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LawSites

JUNE 26, 2023

Rumors had been swirling that Thomson Reuters was about to acquire Casetext, and they proved to be true. Just before 9 p.m. Eastern time today, TR said it had signed a definitive agreement to acquire Casetext for $650 million cash. “The proposed transaction will complement Thomson Reuters existing AI roadmap and builds on its recent initiatives, including a commitment to invest more than $100 million annually on AI capabilities, the development of new generative AI experiences across its p

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Trellis.Law Blog

JUNE 26, 2023

Introduction to Biometric Privacy Laws in the United States There are three states with independent laws on biometric privacy: Illinois, Texas, and Washington. However, out of these three, only Illinois grants the authority for private individuals to take legal action.… Continue reading → The post The Illinois Biometric Privacy Act: A Comprehensive Guide to BIPA Litigation first appeared on Trellis.Law Blog.

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Legal IT Insiders

JUNE 29, 2023

OpenAI, the company behind GPT and ChatGPT, is being sued for allegedly violating copyright and privacy laws when it scraped the internet to train its groundbreaking AI technology. The claim … OpenAI and Microsoft face class action lawsuit for allegedly violating copyright and privacy laws Read More » The post OpenAI and Microsoft face class action lawsuit for allegedly violating copyright and privacy laws appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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Above the Law - Technology

JUNE 27, 2023

New AI-driven tool takes aim at the most time-consuming pain point in transactional work. The post Lexis Unveils New Agreement Analysis Tool appeared first on Above the Law.

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LawSites

JUNE 26, 2023

In what appears to be a first for a state bar association, The Florida Bar is providing each of its 110,000 members with free access to legal trust accounting software – a move its new president believes will help attorneys better comply with trust accounting requirements and better protect the public from trust violations. The Florida Bar, the official regulatory and disciplinary arm of the Supreme Court of Florida, has entered into a relationship with the legal financial management company Not

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Dewey B Strategic

JUNE 26, 2023

In the oddest of “odd couplings” Casetext which just celebrated their 10th anniversary is being acquired by Thomson Reuters. for more than $650M. Congrats to Casetext Co-Founders Jake Heller, Pablo Arredondo and Laura Safdie. Here is the press release from Thomson Reuters. TORONTO, June 26, 2023 –Thomson Reuters Corporation (“Thomson Reuters”) (NYSE / TSX: TRI), a global content and technology company, today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Casetext, a California-based

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Above the Law - Technology

JUNE 28, 2023

Yesterday afternoon, I had the chance to sit down for about 20 minutes via Zoom with Jake Heller , the founder and CEO of Casetext , to discuss his company’s acquisition by Thomson Reuters in a $650 million cash deal. What follows is a transcript of our conversation, which I have condensed and edited very slightly for style and continuity. References to the morning investors’ call are to yesterday morning’s briefing by Thomson Reuters to its institutional investors, which I w

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LawSites

JUNE 27, 2023

Compared to Thomson Reuters, Casetext is a relatively small company with relatively minimal revenue, and one that effectively refocused its product strategy over the past year, launching its generative AI product CoCounsel just four months ago. So why did TR shell out a record $650 million in cash to acquire Casetext? That was the question on the minds of several of TR’s institutional investors during a call this morning at which the company briefed them on the deal, announced late last ni

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Attorney at Work

JUNE 24, 2023

What is it about the practice of law that invites loneliness more than other professions? While I am sure there are many additional factors, below are some of the common sources of loneliness that I regularly see in lawyers. The post Lawyer Loneliness: You’re Not Alone in Feeling Alone appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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Artificial Lawyer

JUNE 26, 2023

On July 11th at 10AM PDT (6PM UK time) legal AI expert and legal tech founder Daniel Lewis will be in conversation with myself, Richard Tromans of Artificial Lawyer, for this special webinar on the…

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Above the Law - Technology

JUNE 29, 2023

Some key concepts related to Generative AI and ChatGPT to help attorneys grasp the essential concepts that make it work. The post How Generative AI Works (Part II) appeared first on Above the Law.

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Eric Goldman

JUNE 26, 2023

The Roommates.com case plays a critical role in the Ninth Circuit’s Section 230 jurisprudence. The (unnecessarily confusing) majority opinion suggested several exclusions to Section 230’s immunity, including these statements: “If you don’t encourage illegal content, or design your website to require users to input illegal content , you will be immune.

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Martindale-Avvo

JUNE 30, 2023

Next to Memorial Day weekend , DWI attorneys may experience high levels of activity on Independence Day, depending on several factors. Increased incidents: Independence Day celebrations often involve alcohol consumption, which can contribute to an increased number of DWI cases. As a result, DWI attorneys may see a higher volume of clients seeking legal representation for DUI/DWI charges during this time.

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Artificial Lawyer

JUNE 27, 2023

Hello everybody! Although there’s been some conference news in AL, I thought it was time to give a bit of a sabbatical update on what I’ve been up to.

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Above the Law - Technology

JUNE 28, 2023

Help us benchmark the industry — and get a chance at a $250 gift card! The post Is Biglaw Asleep At The Cybersecurity Wheel? appeared first on Above the Law.

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Attorney at Work

JUNE 27, 2023

Erik Mazzone | The beginning or the beginning of the end? Putting the tools in place to grow your firm. The post What Got You Here Won’t Get You There: Tools for Law Firm Growth appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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CaseFox

JUNE 26, 2023

In the ever-changing landscape of the legal industry, technology is becoming a prominent part. Amidst this whirlwind of innovation, artificial intelligence is standing out as a transformative technology. The legal industry is experiencing a technological revolution. Technology and advanced tools have changed the way the legal industry operates. Artificial intelligence is emerging as a game changer for various industries, and the legal industry is no exception.

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Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

JUNE 30, 2023

Google Local Services Ads (LSAs) are often an invaluable tool for lawyers aiming to enhance their online visibility and reach more potential clients. LSAs allow professional providers, including law firms, to vie for placements in the Google-screened ads that appear at the top of the search engine results pages – even before other paid Google Ads! To maximize the effectiveness of their LSA campaigns, lawyers and legal marketers need to stay up-to-date on the latest information from this ever-evo

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Above the Law - Technology

JUNE 27, 2023

Seems like a win-win. The post Thomson Reuters Buying Casetext… Just Like We Knew They Would appeared first on Above the Law.

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Attorney at Work

JUNE 29, 2023

Law firms are increasing their presence with social media campaigns. Here are tips for more effective use of this vital marketing option. The post What Law Firms Can Do to Improve Social Media Campaigns appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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LLRX

JUNE 28, 2023

This new column by Sabrina I. Pacifici highlights the fast paced impact of AI on many facets of the global financial system. The chronological links provided are to the primary sources, and as available, indicate links to alternate free versions. Each entry includes the publication name, date published, article title, abstract and tags.

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Eric Goldman

JUNE 27, 2023

Among all of the fruits, bananas play an especially important role in copyright jurisprudence. For example, we must resolve when duct-taping a banana to a wall infringes copyright. The short answer should be “never.” That’s not exactly the answer a court gave, but perhaps close enough. This case involves Morford’s 2001 artwork named “Banana and Orange.” Independently (?

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Above the Law - Technology

JUNE 28, 2023

Catylex launches new version to lower time and cost of figuring out what's buried in those agreements before you get burned. The post You’ve Got Skeletons In Your Closet (Of Contracts) appeared first on Above the Law.

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Legal IT Insiders

JUNE 28, 2023

Hi and welcome to the June Orange Rag. Erm, it’s been quite the half year. If you weren’t already discussing generative AI towards the end of last year, I bet … The Orange Rag Newsletter is Here! Read More » The post The Orange Rag Newsletter is Here! appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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JUNE 30, 2023

Articles and Columns for June 2023 Brevity is the Soul of Profit: What Lawyers Need to Know About Executive Summaries – Elizabeth Southerland writes that Jerry Lawson’s essay Plain English for Lawyers: The Way to a C-Level Executive’s Heart has some good ideas about the best ways to communicate with senior executives. However, there is.

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Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

JUNE 29, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has estimated that up to 27 percent of the adult population of the United States has some form of disability. Some types of disabilities are easily visible, such as mobility impairments or the loss of a limb. Other types are less visible, such as cognitive impairments that may affect things like concentration and memory.

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Above the Law - Technology

JUNE 27, 2023

With endless customization options and a robust suite of integrations, Assembly Software’s Neos is a powerful, cloud-based platform ideal for today’s forward-thinking attorneys. The post Take Your Firm’s Work To The Next Level With Neos appeared first on Above the Law.

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Technology Law Dispatch

JUNE 30, 2023

On 7 June 2023, the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) released a report Multilayer Framework for Good Cybersecurity Practices for AI (“Framework”) in response to the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) and the associated cybersecurity challenges. The publication aims to establish a robust framework that promotes cybersecurity practices throughout the entire lifecycle of AI, ranging from conceptualization to decommissioning.

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Attorney at Work

JUNE 28, 2023

Sally Schmidt | It can be tough for clients to judge the quality of your services. Here are things you can do to impress. The post Building Confidence in the Quality of Your Services appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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Eric Goldman

JUNE 28, 2023

I recently wrote a lengthy blog post explaining the many problems with the California Journalism Protection Act (JCPA), AB 886. I submitted a letter of opposition to the Senate Judiciary Committee with just some quotable lowlights. My letter: __ CJPA is bad policy: CJPA is unlikely to create or sustain any journalism at all. Instead, it will simply enrich the journalism operators’ stockholders, even if they don’t spend any payments on journalism at all.

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Above the Law - Technology

JUNE 28, 2023

The pain just might be worth it — and not as bad as you’d expect. The post An Attorney’s Guide To Switching Law Practice Management Software appeared first on Above the Law.

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LLRX

JUNE 30, 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.

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Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

JUNE 26, 2023

Justia Ask A Lawyer is a free question-and-answer forum that connects people with real legal questions to basic answers from real lawyers. Through the platform, users can anonymously submit their legal questions. Lawyers can offer preliminary information and guidance that can help users better understand the law and the next steps. Questions and the answers provided also remain publicly available on the Justia site, allowing them to serve as a resource for future visitors.

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Legal IT Insiders

JUNE 28, 2023

US contract drafting startup DraftWise has raised $5M led by EarlyBird with participation from strategic investors, including global law firm Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe. Previous law firm investors include UK … DraftWise raises $5m and adds Orrick to its law firm investor base Read More » The post DraftWise raises $5m and adds Orrick to its law firm investor base appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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Above the Law - Technology

JUNE 30, 2023

Not genius. The post Supreme Court Rejects Genius’ Preposterously Stupid Lawsuit Against Google appeared first on Above the Law.

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