Hanzo Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2023

In 2023, the legal landscape has been significantly shaped by two key trends: the rapid evolution of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the advancements in ediscovery. These developments have not only transformed legal processes but also presented new challenges and opportunities for legal professionals. As we delve into this first part of our series, we examine the top blogs that have been at the forefront of these trends.

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Above the Law - Technology

DECEMBER 20, 2023

In August, the Silicon Valley-based international law firm Gunderson Dettmer became one of the first U.S.-based firms — if not the first — to develop and launch a “homegrown” internal generative AI tool, which it calls ChatGD. As Joe Green , the firm’s chief innovation officer, told me at the time , “Given our position as a firm that focuses exclusively on working with the most innovative companies and investors in the world, we thought it would be really worthwhile for us to

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Kevin O'Keefe

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Thad McIlroy , an electronic publishing analyst at The Future of Publishing, author, and founding partner of Publishing Technology Partners writes in Publisher’s Weekly that integration of AI in publishing is a challenging yet essential step for the industry. Much of what McIlroy says applies to law firms and their legal blogging. AI’s unfamiliarity breeds anxiety, but avoiding technological advancements is not a viable option.

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Trellis.Law Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2023

We here at Trellis Law Blog wish you a joyous holiday season. We will return with coverage on Monday, 8 Jan. 2024. Until then, we invite you to rediscover five of our most engaging blog posts for this year, linked… Continue reading → The post Trellis Wrapped first appeared on Trellis.Law Blog.

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LawSites

DECEMBER 21, 2023

The online legal services provider Rocket Lawyer today released a generative AI feature, Rocket Copilot , built in collaboration with Google Cloud. The company says that Rocket Copilot is an “ intuitive, conversational new customer experience” that “combines powerful generative AI with professional human expertise to give customers a simple and fast way to confidently complete their legal documents and other filings alongside convenient access to legal professionals.”

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Above the Law - Technology

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Is a safe electric car too much to ask for? The post Tesla Internal Documents Detail The Problems With Their Cars. Crash Is Still Your Fault, Though. appeared first on Above the Law.

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Kevin O'Keefe

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Northwestern Law Professor, Dan Linna makes clear why law students need to be using AI in law school, something freely available to them. Freely available from LexisNexis, only their law schools allow the use of AI. Interesting that @LexisNexis + AI will be available to all 2L, 3L, and LLM students before the spring semester, but to 1Ls only if law schools exercise the option to make it available (in Jan, Feb, Mar, or April, per the Lexis announcement).

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LawSites

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Today’s episode features two interviews on disruption and innovation in legal, with the two keynote speakers from the inaugural Knowledge Management & Innovation for Legal Conference held recently in New York City: Andrea Alliston , partner and leader of knowledge and practice innovation programs at Fasken, Canada’s largest law firm, and Mark Smolik , chief legal officer at DHL Supply Chain Americas.

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Above the Law - Technology

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Last week, HHS finalized a new rule that requires healthcare AI developers to provide more data about their products to customers, which could aid providers in determining AI tools’ risks and effectiveness. Some AI leaders believe the new guardrails are a step in the right direction, and others are skeptical about whether the new rules are necessary or will be effective.

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Kevin O'Keefe

DECEMBER 20, 2023

The number of unreliable AI-generated news websites is on the rise. Surprisingly, though the number is up over 1,000%, it only jumped from 49 sites in May to 614, per NewsGuard’s report of this week. At least that seemed small to me based on the opportunities to cheat presented to folks. NewsGuard , a rating system for news and information websites, defines AI misinformation websites as those operating with little to no human oversight.

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Martindale-Avvo

DECEMBER 21, 2023

A firm’s growth relies on turning leads into active clients. Below are 6 steps your firm can take right away to get the most value from your pay-per-lead service: 1. Profile Setup: Ensure that your Martindale-Nolo profile is complete and accurately reflects your legal practice. Include information about your areas of practice, expertise, experience, and any other relevant details.

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MatterSuite

DECEMBER 19, 2023

The holiday season is upon us, and for law students knee-deep in case studies and legal jargon, the end-of-year break is a much-needed respite. Balancing the demands of law school can be challenging, making it crucial for students to find effective ways to recharge and unwind. In the spirit of the season, one enjoyable and festive solution is to indulge in the magic of Christmas movies.

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Above the Law - Technology

DECEMBER 22, 2023

This week in AI news. The post AI Update: AI In Legal Ed, Suing Copilot, OpenAI’s Unique Investment Deals appeared first on Above the Law.

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LLRX

DECEMBER 16, 2023

This semi-monthly column by Sabrina I. Pacifici highlights news, government reports, industry white papers, academic papers and speeches on the subject of AI’s fast paced impact on the banking and finance sectors. 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 and abstract.

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Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

DECEMBER 22, 2023

As part of our mission to make the law free and accessible for all, Justia helps consumers connect with legal information directly from lawyers through Justia Ask A Lawyer, our free question-and-answer forum. For lawyers, this forum presents a unique marketing opportunity by showcasing the attorney’s legal knowledge and creating greater online visibility for the attorney via our Justia Ask A Lawyer pages.

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Artificial Lawyer

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Wishing you all a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year from Artificial Lawyer! That’s it. That’s the message. See you in 2024! P.S.

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Above the Law - Technology

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Systems thinking encourages a mindset of continuous learning and adaptation. The post Lawyers’ Role In Implementing Systems Thinking For Responsible AI Practices appeared first on Above the Law.

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LLRX

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Fact Check Resources Miniguide 2024:6 Signs of Credible Sources: Do Unreliable Websites Sabotage Your Research byJack Milgram[link] of Web Literacy[link] Field Guide To Fake News and Other Information Disorders[link] AntiHoax, AntiMyth, AntiFraud, AntiChain Letter and Anti–SpamResources and Sites 2022/2023[link] – Analyzes Images Using Detectors – Technology Trained to IdentifySpecific Types of Manipulation – and Evaluates.

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LawSites

DECEMBER 21, 2023

[This post is by Pablo Arredondo , cofounder of Casetext and vice president, CoCounsel, at Thomson Reuters. Pablo notes that any views expressed in this post are entirely his own.] UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK December 21, 2024 Genesis Technology v. Obsidian Dynamics Transcript of Discovery Hearing Before Honorable Judith Hand, Magistrate Judge Appearances : On behalf of Plaintiff Genesis Technology Sarah Lovington Savath, Saine and Soore, LLP On behalf of Defe

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Eric Goldman

DECEMBER 19, 2023

I previously covered the district court ruling in this case. I summarized: A high school teacher allegedly used Snapchat to groom a sophomore student for a sexual relationship. (Atypically, the teacher was female and the victim was male, but the genders are irrelevant to this incident). The teacher was sentenced to ten years in jail , so the legal system has already held the wrongdoer accountable.

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Above the Law - Technology

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Law students won't have to worry about ChatGPT hallucinating its way through their assignments anymore. The post Lexis Opens Up AI Research Tool To 100,000 Law Students appeared first on Above the Law.

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LLRX

DECEMBER 16, 2023

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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LawSites

DECEMBER 20, 2023

In October, LexisNexis released its generative AI research tool, Lexis+ AI, for general availability for U.S. customers , along with limited release in law schools to select faculty, librarians and students. Now, the company is further expanding access to the tool, making it available to 100,000 second- and third-year law students starting in the spring semester, with some getting access as soon as this week.

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TechLaw Crossroads

DECEMBER 16, 2023

Law schools take a lot of heat for not preparing students for the actual practice of law. They are rightly criticized for ignoring how technology and innovation are changing the profession. This failure is particularly acute when it comes to generative AI. Some law schools have engaged in a lot of handwringing and schemed how to keep students from using Gen AI tools.

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Above the Law - Technology

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Developing legal technology tools offers a revenue stream that doesn't require annoying clients or associates. The post Looking To Raise Associate Compensation? Consider Getting Into Legal Tech. appeared first on Above the Law.

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Legal Tech Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Harvey has announced that it has raised $80M Series B funding. Their Series B is co-led by Elad Gil and Kleiner Perkins with participation from OpenAI Startup Fund and Sequoia. The $80 million investment brings Harvey’s total funding to over $100 million and values Harvey at $715 million. Harvey is grateful to its existing investors Elad , Pat , Charlie , Brad , and Ian for their ongoing commitment and support, and looks forward to working closely with Ilya , Mamoon , Everett and the r

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Dewey B Strategic

DECEMBER 20, 2023

I have lived through legal technology revolutions before. The conversion of legal research from print to online moved though law firms like slow rolling train. Lexis, the first commercial online legal research product launched in 1970. Many firms did not fully embrace online research and abandon print until the pandemic drove the profession to remote work, nearly 50 years later.

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Hanzo Blog

DECEMBER 21, 2023

The second part of our 2023 legal tech review series explores the intricate world of data management and collaboration within the legal sector. As the legal industry navigates through the digital transformation, challenges arise in effectively managing and analyzing the ever-growing volumes of collaboration data. This segment delves into how these complexities are being addressed and the role of AI in streamlining data management processes, particularly in the context of pre-litigation scenarios

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Above the Law - Technology

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Once the duty to preserve electronically stored information (ESI) attaches, you need to take affirmative steps to make sure your client does not destroy the material. The post Are You Doing Enough To Preserve Your Client’s ESI? appeared first on Above the Law.

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Wisblawg

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that typically occurs each year during fall and winter when there are fewer daylight hours. Fortunately, as the Mayo Clinic explains , the use of a light box or lamp can offer some relief. Don’t have one? Try your local library. HappyLights light therapy lamps, which mimic natural daylight, are now available at the UW Law Library as well as at all of Madison Public Library locations.

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Lawmatics

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Santa made his list, checked it twice, and decided to bring everyone a batch of stellar new features courtesy of the Lawmaticians. Read on to learn all about the sleighload of goods coming your way – no coal, just digital cheer. Collect e-signatures directly from your client’s phone Lovers of SMS and automation rejoice! This feature merges the best of both worlds: effortlessly automate e-signature requests via SMS alone, no email address validation needed.

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Relativity

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Now that we’re wrapping up 2023, let’s take a look at what is top-of-mind for experts across the legal tech and e-discovery world today. Yes, we’re going to talk a lot about AI—but there’s nuance to it, we promise.

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Dennis Kennedy

DECEMBER 22, 2023

The end of the year is a time of sharing at DennisKennedy.Blog. I have a special set of gifts for readers of the blog to celebrate the end of 2023. Help yourself to one or all of these: Free PDF full version of my book , Successful Innovation Outcomes in Law: A Practical Guide for Law Firms, Law Departments and Other Legal Organizations. Free PDF handout of the materials for my approach to Personal Quarterly Offsites , the single most effective approach to planning and productivity I’ve found an

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Legal IT Professionals

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Clio , the world’s leading provider of legal technology, has been named a top software company in the G2 Winter 2024 Report , published by the leading software review platform, G2.com. This is in addition to category leader designations for Legal Practice Management, Legal Billing, and Legal Case Management over 24 consecutive quarters.

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Colin S. Levy

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Tariq Akbar is the CEO of LegalEase Solutions , which offers corporate legal departments and law firms innovative support with regulatory compliance, contract life cycle management, legal analytics, legal research and legal writing. Jim O’Hare is Vice President of CLM at LegalEase Solutions. Over the past several decades, he worked with numerous Fortune 500 companies, entertainment conglomerates and leading universities across the United States on their CLM deployments and implementations as the

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Relativity

DECEMBER 20, 2023

With a strong partnership comes stronger decision making, better case strategies, and the ability to tackle any challenge that comes your way as a team.

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Legal Tech Monitor

DECEMBER 18, 2023

AI-powered automation will augment, not replace, the work of legal professionals by transforming everything from how they run their practices to how legal services are delivered.

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