Attorney at Work

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Smokeball is a law practice management software with document assembly capabilities. Smokeball has an unusual name, to be sure; but, it actually comes from a famous legal case , which just about every substantive law-loving attorney can appreciate. (I love the smell of precedent in the morning.) Smokeball was founded in 2010 and has been adding useful features for law firms ever since.

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LawSites

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Want to know what kind of year this has been for legal technology companies? Consider Evisort. The company, which provides AI-driven contract management, is today releasing a year-end report that reveals that it has doubled both its revenue and headcount in 2021. That growth follows the company’s announcement last February that it had raised $35 million in a Series B funding round, bringing its total funding to $55 million.

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LLRX

DECEMBER 19, 2021

Privacy and security 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 security, often without our situational awareness.

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Rocket Matter

DECEMBER 23, 2021

Did you know that only 8% of people actually follow through and achieve success with their New Year’s resolutions? As a busy lawyer, sticking to realistic resolutions can go a long way to help keep you and your law practice strong and profitable. Check out these seven (totally achievable) resolutions for lawyers: 1. Take Care… Read More » Top 7 New Years Resolutions for Lawyers in 2022.

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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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Attorney at Work

DECEMBER 19, 2021

The most-read articles on Attorney at Work this year focused on personal technology how-tos, along with law firm management, productivity and profits. Another popular theme: lawyer wellbeing. Or, in 2021 parlance, “me-ssential” advice — why and how to prioritize self-care activities (like sleep) and time. Counting Down the Top 20 of 2021.

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LawSites

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Bobby Balachandran , founder and CEO of governance, risk and compliance company Exterro , has just been named LegalTech CEO of the Year in the Legaltech Breakthrough Awards. In a year in which so many legal tech companies have seen significant growth, it is a notable honor. But Balachandran is hardly resting on his laurels. He is already eyeing an IPO in the year ahead. .

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ELTA

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Dear friends of ELTA, before we all pass out from eggnog, let’s recap the year 2021 and have a glimpse into 2022. As you know, ELTA’s goal is to provide a platform for those in Europe and beyond that want to make the practice of law more efficient and the access to legal services easier by helping lawyers to find and use appropriate technologies. We want this community of enthusiasts at the intersection of law and technologies to grow and flourish by providing information, training, participatio

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Percipient

DECEMBER 22, 2021

As we usually do at year’s end, we take a look at our most popular articles for the year and compile a “best of” list. Here are our greatest hits of 2021: Most Popular Articles from 2021 #1) What Version of Microsoft 365 Do We Need for eDiscovery? A comparison of Microsoft Core eDiscovery and Advanced eDiscovery with an explanation of licenses needed to access Microsoft eDiscovery tools.

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Technically Legal

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Legal ethics attorney Jim Doppke returns for an encore appearance to discuss the impact that legal tech and legal innovation have on the Rules of Professional Conduct and other rules that govern how lawyers practice law. Jim explains how Model Rules of Professional Conduct 1.1 (Lawyer’s Duty of Competence) and 5.3 (Responsibilities Regarding Nonlawyer Assistance) are implicated by advances in legal technology and legal innovation.

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LawSites

DECEMBER 22, 2021

A reminder to all technology startups that applications are now open for the sixth-annual Startup Alley at ABA TECHSHOW , the American Bar Association’s annual legal technology conference, to be held March 2-5, 2022, both live in Chicago and virtually. . Fifteen startups will be selected to participate in a live pitch competition that will be the opening event of this year’s TECHSHOW.

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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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Legodesk

DECEMBER 21, 2021

An invoice is a legal document that is typically used in business-to-business transactions. It is a request for payment for goods or services that have been provided. An invoice usually includes the name and contact information of the vendor, as well as a description of the goods or services that were provided. The invoice also typically includes the terms of payment, such as the due date and the total amount owed.

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LawNext podcast

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Bobby Balachandran , founder and CEO of governance, risk and compliance company Exterro , has just been named LegalTech CEO of the Year in the Legaltech Breakthrough Awards. In a year in which so many legal tech companies have seen significant growth, it is a notable honor. But Balachandran is hardly resting on his laurels. He is already eyeing an IPO in the year ahead.

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LawSites

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Want to know what kind of year this has been for legal technology companies? Consider Evisort. The company, which provides AI-driven contract management, is today releasing a year-end report that reveals that it has doubled both its revenue and headcount in 2021. That growth follows the company’s announcement last February that it had raised $35 million in a Series B funding round, bringing its total funding to $55 million.

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LawSites

DECEMBER 22, 2021

A reminder to all technology startups that applications are now open for the sixth-annual Startup Alley at ABA TECHSHOW , the American Bar Association’s annual legal technology conference, to be held March 2-5, 2022, both live in Chicago and virtually. . Fifteen startups will be selected to participate in a live pitch competition that will be the opening event of this year’s TECHSHOW.

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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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Legodesk

DECEMBER 21, 2021

An invoice is a legal document that is typically used in business-to-business transactions. It is a request for payment for goods or services that have been provided. An invoice usually includes the name and contact information of the vendor, as well as a description of the goods or services that were provided. The invoice also typically includes the terms of payment, such as the due date and the total amount owed.

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LawSites

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Bobby Balachandran , founder and CEO of governance, risk and compliance company Exterro , has just been named LegalTech CEO of the Year in the Legaltech Breakthrough Awards. In a year in which so many legal tech companies have seen significant growth, it is a notable honor. But Balachandran is hardly resting on his laurels. He is already eyeing an IPO in the year ahead. .

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LawSites

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Fourteen years ago this week, a federal judge in Seattle dismissed the class action complain t filed by two lawyers seeking to shut down the lawyer-rating site Avvo, which had launched five months earlier. While calling the rating of attorneys “ludicrous,” U.S. District Judge Robert S. Lasnik nevertheless ruled that the opinions expressed through Avvo’s ratings system were protected by the First Amendment. ( Legal Tech Look-Back is a continuing series of posts that turn back th

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LawSites

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Fourteen years ago this week, a federal judge in Seattle dismissed the class action complain t filed by two lawyers seeking to shut down the lawyer-rating site Avvo, which had launched five months earlier. While calling the rating of attorneys “ludicrous,” U.S. District Judge Robert S. Lasnik nevertheless ruled that the opinions expressed through Avvo’s ratings system were protected by the First Amendment. ( Legal Tech Look-Back is a continuing series of posts that turn back th

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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!