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Generative AI in litigation: Turning talk into transformation

Legal IT Professionals

In recent years, generative AI (GenAI) has captured the legal industry's attention, moving from buzz to real-world applications within law firms. According to a recent Lexology Masterclass webinar , 94% of participants believe GenAI is here to stay, with 84% viewing it as a competitive advantage. As firms begin implementing AI to streamline the litigation lifecycle, a thoughtful approach is essential for success.

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LinkedIn for Baby Boomer Lawyers | Justia Webinars

Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

In today’s increasingly digital world, LinkedIn has emerged as an essential platform for professionals looking to grow their networks and establish their expertise. However, for many Baby Boomer lawyers, the ever-evolving nature of social media can feel overwhelming and difficult to navigate effectively. This upcoming webinar is designed to simplify LinkedIn and provide practical, actionable guidance that can explain why long-practicing lawyers should be active on LinkedIn, and how to explore th

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Jury Finds Global E-Discovery Company Violated Criminal Computer Security Law when It Accessed Woman’s Emails

Above the Law - Technology

A Texas jury in a civil case has found that Consilio, which describes itself as “the global leader” in e-discovery, violated a Texas computer security criminal statute when it accessed the plaintiff’s computer without effective consent.

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Christiane Müller-Haye: “We have our own ChatGPT instance”

Global LegalTech Hub

By Pablo Yannone Sancho , Journalist at GLTH Document management system is the ancestor of our beloved legaltech. Implementing it 25 years ago was such a revolution. A revolution that Christiane Müller-Haye testified about since she entered a German law firm that was a pioneer in this practice. They were wearing the “baby shoes,” but they were already experiencing “efficiency gains.

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Leverage Trellis Court Data To Identify More Investment Opportunities

Finance teams find Trellis to be particularly effective in conducting comprehensive due diligence on both individuals and businesses. With our court data solution, financial experts can access critical litigation insights, making it an invaluable resource for informed decision-making in the financial sector.

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Podcast Alert: What Generative AI Means for the Future of Predictive Analytics

Trellis.Law Blog

Catch today’s ABA Journal Legal Rebels podcast on what generative AI means for the future of predictive analytics! During this episode ABA Journal Assistant Managing Editor Victor Li interviews our CEO Nicole Clark. Together they contemplate how lawyers can utilize… Continue reading → The post Podcast Alert: What Generative AI Means for the Future of Predictive Analytics first appeared on Trellis.Law Blog.

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10 Commandments of Appellate Brief Writing for Associates | Justia CLE & Webinars

Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

Producing polished, persuasive appellate briefs that meet high professional standards can be challenging whether you are a new or seasoned attorney. In our upcoming webinar, our speaker Marina Wilson will guide you through crucial writing principles designed to take your appellate brief writing skills to the next level. Learn how to outline and structure arguments, refine the art of persuasive writing, and avoid common pitfalls to elevate your brief writing.

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“For the Innocent” Named Winner for Activism, Public Service, & Social Impact in the Individual Episode Category in the 3rd Annual Signal Awards

Legal Talk Network

PETALUMA, CA (Nov. 12, 2024) – Today, The Signal Awards presented Legal Talk Network and The Innocence Center with a bronze award for their exceptional activism, public service, and social impact of For the Innocent , a podcast about wrongful convictions. For the Innocent Podcast The episode “Marilyn’s Story: A Plea Deal Turned Deadly” from For the Innocent’ s second season received the recognition and featured an emotional and shocking interview with Marilyn Mulero , an exoneree who received a

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Trellis: An Analytical Approach to Legal Research

Trellis.Law Blog

As seen in the latest CIO Applications for the Legal Vertical publication: “Legal research has traditionally focused on appellate courts, leaving trial courts—where much litigation unfolds—fragmented and hard to access. This limitation poses a challenge for legal professionals facing high… Continue reading → The post Trellis: An Analytical Approach to Legal Research first appeared on Trellis.Law Blog.

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Helm360 Partners with iTrain Legal to Strengthen Legal Tech Adoption and Training

Legal IT Professionals

Helm360, a full-service IT company specializing in technology-driven solutions for law firms, is proud to announce the latest partnership under its Legal Technology Partner Alliance Program with iTrain Legal, a leading provider of specialized training services for law firms. This strategic collaboration enhances Helm360’s partner ecosystem by delivering comprehensive training solutions, particularly for Elite 3E and Intapp, two of the most powerful software platforms in the legal industry.

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Curbing Client And Talent Loss With Productivity Tech [Sponsored]

Above the Law - Technology

Law firms must leverage technology to curb client attrition and talent loss, enhancing efficiency and aligning with evolving expectations for lasting success. The post Curbing Client And Talent Loss With Productivity Tech appeared first on Above the Law.

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The Tech-Savvy Paralegals Playbook: How To Leverage AI

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?

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How It Works: A Walkthrough of Steno’s new Transcript Genius Transcript Analysis Tool

LawSites

This week on How it Works, we feature Transcript Genius, Steno’s new AI-powered transcript analysis tool. Transcript Genius helps attorneys streamline workflows, extract insights, and build stronger cases at no extra cost. It automates transcript analysis, allowing attorneys to ask questions in a conversational format and receive specific answers with page and line citations.

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Judge tosses publishers’ copyright suit against OpenAI–theregister.com

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Lindsay Clark Publishers Raw Story and AltNet allege that when OpenAI removed the description of the copyright status, it resulted in a “concrete injury.” The plaintiffs also argued there was a substantial risk that OpenAI’s systems could “provide responses to users that incorporate … material from Plaintiffs’ copyright-protected work or regurgitate copyright-protected works verbatim or nearly verbatim.” However, US District Judge Colleen McMahon granted OpenA

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SLW Expands AI Innovation Suite with DeepIP Partnership

Legal IT Professionals

Schwegman, Lundberg & Woessner P.A. (SLW), continuing its commitment to technological innovation in intellectual property services, today announced the addition of DeepIP to its suite of advanced AI tools. This strategic partnership enhances the firm's existing AI capabilities, providing select clients with access to next-generation patent drafting assistance technology.

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Why Law Firms Should Take A Closer Look At Business Intelligence [Sponsored]

Above the Law - Technology

This new study from Above the Law and Litera explores BI's blockers, upsides, and outlook. The post Why Law Firms Should Take A Closer Look At Business Intelligence appeared first on Above the Law.

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Uncovering The Hidden Connections: A Patent Family Survival Guide

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!

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Call for Papers/Participation: the revived Internet Law Works-in-Progress Conference, SCU, March 8, 2025

Eric Goldman

From the 2014 Internet Law Work-in-Progress Event at New York Law School We invite your in-person participation in the Internet Law Works-in-Progress conference, to be held at Santa Clara University School of Law in Santa Clara, California on March 8, 2025. This conference series took a multi-year hiatus due to the pandemic, and we’re thrilled to bring it back.

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OpenText named a Leader and Outperformer in the GigaOm Radar for E-Discovery

OpenText

OpenText eDiscovery and Legal Solutions empowers legal teams to thrive in today’s data-driven world—handling any type of data, at any speed, from anywhere. The result? Faster, smarter decisions in litigation and investigations. And don’t just take our word for it. OpenText™ is proud to be named a Leader and Outperformer in the latest GigaOm Radar Report for E-Discovery.

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Lawfront selects NetDocuments for intelligent document management across four regional law firms

Legal IT Professionals

NetDocuments, the #1 trusted cloud platform for law firms, corporate legal teams and business organisations, today announced that Lawfront has selected NetDocuments as its chosen document management system (DMS). Lawfront provides legal services to individuals and businesses through leading regional law firms: Farleys, Fisher Jones Greenwood, Nelsons, and Slater Heelis, supported by a highly experienced central team.

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You Don’t Believe In Free Markets And Free Speech If You’re Demanding Criminal Charges Against People For Their Free Market, Free Speech Decisions

Above the Law - Technology

From the that's-not-how-any-of-this-works dept. The post You Don’t Believe In Free Markets And Free Speech If You’re Demanding Criminal Charges Against People For Their Free Market, Free Speech Decisions appeared first on Above the Law.

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AI for Paralegals: Everything You Need to Know (and How to Use It Safely)

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.

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When Cultures Collide: How Children Inspire Inclusion in the Legal Profession

Attorney at Work

Julie Roundtree Livington | Our children have a lot to teach us, especially when approaching differences. The post When Cultures Collide: How Children Inspire Inclusion in the Legal Profession appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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How Do I Use GA4 for My Firm?

Martindale-Avvo

In 2024, GA4 replaced Universal Analytics (UA), which had been Google’s long-standing analytics tool. The transition to GA4 means adjusting to new ways of understanding website metrics. GA4 remains one of the best ways to assess whether your legal marketing is working. It shows you who’s coming to your site, how they got there, and the actions they take when they arrive.

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Oddr Announces the Release of the 2024 Invoice-to-Cash Survey Executive Report

Legal IT Professionals

Oddr, the legal industry’s only AI-powered invoice-to-cash platform, today announces the release of the 2024 Oddr Invoice-to-Cash Survey Report. This executive report examines the current state of billing and collections practices in law firms and highlights critical inefficiencies caused by outdated processes. The findings offer a roadmap for firms looking to modernize and improve their financial operations.

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In Search Of Diverse Founders of Legal Tech Startups – Please Pass the Word

Above the Law - Technology

I am in search of diverse founders of legal tech startups and seeking your help in reaching them with this message. Specifically, I want to encourage them to apply to compete for a spot in the 9th annual Startup Alley at ABA TECHSHOW 2025, which will be April 2-5 in Chicago.

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Case Closed: How to Optimize Your Legal Intake Process for Efficiency

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!

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Masters Conference Atlanta 2024: Comprehensive Recap and Session Insights

CloudNine

November 12, 2024 – Hosted by King and Spalding The Masters Conference’s final event for 2024 brought together legal, forensic, and information governance experts to discuss the evolving challenges in eDiscovery and data management. Hosted by King and Spalding in Atlanta, the conference featured engaging sessions that provided actionable insights for legal professionals and investigators navigating the complexities of modern data ecosystems.

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Local SEO for Law Firms: Lawyer’s Guide to Market and Attract Local Clients

MatterSuite

Local Search Engine Optimization [SEO] for law firms is the goal of making efforts to make your website rank high in local search results. For entities that define a specific geographical area, local SEO will help in increasing brand awareness in the area first and later on, generating more legal leads. Law is a competitive industry, especially when it comes to search engine optimization.

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Driver Licenses and the Green Light Law–NYS DMV

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About the Driver’s License Access and Privacy Act The Driver’s License Access and Privacy Act, commonly called the ‘Green Light Law’, was enacted on June 17, 2019, and took effect on December 16, 2019. It allows all New Yorkers age 16 and older to apply for a standard, not-for-federal purpose, non-commercial driver license or learner permit regardless of their citizenship or lawful status in the United States.

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The Law Firm Finance Strategies That Will Get Your Balance Sheet On Track [Sponsored]

Above the Law - Technology

Your five-point plan for eliminating accounts receivable awaits. The post The Law Firm Finance Strategies That Will Get Your Balance Sheet On Track appeared first on Above the Law.

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Trellis Launches Trellis AI to Streamline Trial Court Litigation

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

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Journalists’ Lack of Harm Fatal to DMCA Claims Against AI Developer

Debevoise Data Blog

Developers of artificial intelligence (“AI”) systems notched a victory last week when a federal judge dismissed claims under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (“DMCA”) premised on the use of copyrighted works in AI training data, holding that the plaintiffs had failed to show any concrete harm and therefore lacked standing to bring their claims. Raw Story Media, Inc. v.

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Limiting Expectations: The Role of AI in Legal Tech and Why It’s Not a Lawyer Replacement

Bigfork Tech

Limiting Expectations: The Role of AI in Legal Tech and Why It’s Not a Lawyer Replacement Artificial Intelligence is the new buzzword across industries, and the legal tech world is no exception. From contract review to case analysis, AI promises to revolutionize the way legal professionals do their work. But as the hype around AI continues to grow, it’s essential for both legal practitioners and clients to manage their expectations.

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Xperate Expands into Australia: A Major Step in Global Presence

Legal IT Professionals

Xperate recently announced its strategic expansion into the Australian market, marking a significant milestone in its international growth. This move opens up a new realm of business opportunities in this dynamic region and reflects its commitment to driving growth across new markets.

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With Latest Additions, Lex Machina’s Legal Analytics Now Cover Every Federal District Civil Case

Above the Law - Technology

The litigation analytics company Lex Machina has completed what it describes as a milestone expansion of its data set of court documents, adding another 500,000 federal district court cases so that it now has full coverage of virtually every civil case filed in federal district courts anywhere in the United States.

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The New Way of Conducting Patent Research: Proven Strategies For Efficient Due Diligence

Speaker: Andrew Klein and Jennifer Vandenplas

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.