Above the Law - Technology
MARCH 14, 2023
Can we admit that the bar exam is a bad test now that robots can outperform humans? The post New GPT-4 Passes All Sections Of The Uniform Bar Exam. Maybe This Will Finally Kill The Bar Exam. appeared first on Above the Law.
Future Lawyer
MARCH 16, 2023
GPT-4 Unleashed. Open AI has introduced the next iteration of its ground breaking AI, and Kevin O'Keefe (My Internet Guru) cites this PC World article this morning, that discusses the changes and improvements over 3.5. The biggest one, for me, is the ability to create documents with 25,000 words. This thing can write papers and books. Amazing. It is 80% more accurate, and obvious errors are far less likely.
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LawSites
MARCH 14, 2023
Remember earlier this year when two legal scholars and scientists had GPT 3.5 take the multiple-choice portion of the bar exam and it failed to pass? Well, the second time’s a charm, as GPT has now passed not only the multiple-choice portion, but also the essay portion, and scored around the top 10% of test takers. Only this time, it was the just-released GPT-4 taking the exam, the latest AI model from OpenAI that the company says “exhibits human-level performance on various professi
Eric Goldman
MARCH 14, 2023
This case involves an article that allegedly defamed Dr. Janet Monge. Dr. Deborah Thomas, a Penn professor, forwarded the article to an email list run by the American Black Anthropologists. Dr. Monge sued Dr. Thomas (and many other defendants). For more background on this complex case, see this opinion. In this ruling, Dr. Thomas successfully invoked Section 230.
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?
Above the Law - Technology
MARCH 17, 2023
From the free-speech-until-china-builds-a-successful-app? department. The post Yes, The US Government Threatening To Block TikTok Violates The 1st Amendment appeared first on Above the Law.
Future Lawyer
MARCH 17, 2023
He slithered up to the bar, oozing romantic juices on the floor. He cast a sneaky eye to where his wife might be, and looked around for a warm dark place to curl up in. His eyes were black as coal, and his long, lithe body slowly moved to the closest rabbit he could find. Would she succumb to him, or, In a flash of insight look at me, and see the lover behind the aging bull?
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Eric Goldman
MARCH 12, 2023
Amuze is an online clothing retailer. Consumers left negative reviews of Amuze at the Better Business Bureau of Greater Maryland (BBB-GM) website. ( This page ?) Amuze sued BBB and BBB-GM for defamation and IIED. The BBB entities successfully invoked NY’s anti-SLAPP law. Issues of Public Interest in Public Forum. “the reviews and complaints posted to BBB and BBB-GM profiles concern issues of public interest because such posts are intended to provide otherwise unavailable information
Above the Law - Technology
MARCH 15, 2023
In 2018, two years after D. Gordon Smith became dean of the J. Reuben Clark Law School at Brigham Young University, he told an audience of law school advisors , “I want BYU to be known as, if not the most innovative law school in the country, then one of the most innovative law schools in the country.” Now, Smith has announced he is stepping down as dean at the end of this semester, after having been the second-longest serving dean in the school’s history.
Future Lawyer
MARCH 17, 2023
Related Stories Artificial Intelligence Bot And The FutureLawyer - An Artist In The Making? Why Does The FutureLawyer Write Poetry? #WhyIAmASolo - I Don't Have To Embellish My Resume.
TechLaw Crossroads
MARCH 17, 2023
Lots of questions and unease surround the use of ChatGPT in the classroom and education. The issue may be particularly acute for law schools and professors. Law schools are charged with teaching core legal concepts that (should) equip students to practice law. Many law school professors reportedly question how they can do that if students can have the concepts laid out for them by ChatGPT.
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!
Attorney at Work
MARCH 15, 2023
Camille Stell | What to know about business planning, office location, tech and more. The post Business Basics for Busy New Solos appeared first on Attorney at Work.
Above the Law - Technology
MARCH 13, 2023
[This post gives an overview of the #ABATECHSHOW 2023 presentation Accessibility in Legal Tech by attorneys Haley Moss and Lisa Mueller, based on a summary by ChatGPT as edited by Carolyn Elefant] Disability Definitions The speakers opened the session with some foundational definitions: Disability – According to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990: A… The post Disability and Legal Tech Design appeared first on My Shingle.
Future Lawyer
MARCH 17, 2023
SVB Employees Blame Work At Home For Bank Failure. I suppose it was inevitable. The companies who are struggling to get their employees to come back to work needed ammunition. Hey, why not blame the bankruptcy of SVB on remote workers? If the workers had better interpersonal communications, these failures wouldn't occur! Hmmmm. As a solo, I don't have the luxury to blame my failures on colleagues who don't show up for work.
Lawyerist
MARCH 15, 2023
Has the feedback you’ve received from your client surveys been lackluster? We aren’t talking about unhappy clients or low scores. We’re talking about feedback that is beneficial to help your small law firm grow, evolve, and better serve your clients. According to Ashley Steckler , Lawyerist Product Director, if you’re finding yourself in this position, you may not be asking the right questions.
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.
Attorney at Work
MARCH 13, 2023
Annette Choti | These five statistics confirm the value of legal marketing in 2023 and beyond. The post Unbelievable Law Firm Marketing Statistics appeared first on Attorney at Work.
Above the Law - Technology
MARCH 13, 2023
Explore new data on how modern law firms are managing their work. The post Introducing Filevine’s 2023 Customer Benchmark Report appeared first on Above the Law.
Future Lawyer
MARCH 16, 2023
This is a canvas print of an art piece I created with the assistance of an AI bot. It is a self portrait of the FutureLawyer, in an abstract style. It should fetch a few million at auction, don't you think? :-) Related Stories Sorry, Google. There's A New Sheriff In Town. ChatGPT-4 - Smarter, Safer, Bigger, and Visual - What's Not To Like? ChatGPT-4 Is Here.
Legal IT Insiders
MARCH 15, 2023
Legal Geek and tech incubator CodeBase have secured £3m in funding from the UK Government to take over a two-year contract for the operation and development of LawTechUK on 1 … Legal Geek and CodeBase secure £3m in MoJ funding to take over running of LawTechUK Read More » The post Legal Geek and CodeBase secure £3m in MoJ funding to take over running of LawTechUK appeared first on Legal IT Insider.
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!
Attorney at Work
MARCH 16, 2023
Tom Lambotte | Take these steps to make sure cybersecurity at home is just as good as it is at the office. The post Cybersecurity Best Practices for Your Law Firm’s Remote Workers appeared first on Attorney at Work.
Above the Law - Technology
MARCH 13, 2023
We’re all still learning to make sense of new tech-enhanced legal spaces. The post The Joys Of Long Beginnings In Law And Technology appeared first on Above the Law.
Future Lawyer
MARCH 15, 2023
I don't need to have a resume that makes me look more accomplished than I am. While some resume embellishers cross the line into bald faced lying, I have no need to impress BigLaw hiring partners, or BigCompany clients, or political constituencies. Most of the clients who hire me never read my resume. Related Stories #WhyIAmASolo - I Come To The Office To Work, Or I Don't.
Artificial Lawyer
MARCH 14, 2023
After announcing Legal Innovators California, which is this June, we are now delighted to launch the landmark Legal Innovators UK conference, which will take place.
Advertiser: Trellis
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
Attorney at Work
MARCH 14, 2023
Gray Robinson | Here are the five most common traits of awakened lawyers. The post Are You an Awakened Lawyer? appeared first on Attorney at Work.
Above the Law - Technology
MARCH 14, 2023
How you can 'recession-proof' your firm with tech, on the latest Non-Eventcast. The post Is Law Practice Management Software Still A Sound Investment? appeared first on Above the Law.
Future Lawyer
MARCH 15, 2023
Open AI Releases ChatGPT-4. AS a subscriber to ChatGPT Plus, I am now rocking Version 4, which is far more comprehensive, intelligent and responsive that the previous version. Generative AI is becoming more "human" all the time. I am very excited about putting it through its paces. I also think that there are a lot of developers and companies trying to figure out how this new technology can power their software in the future.
CaseFox
MARCH 16, 2023
Most firms don’t survey their clients and, if they finally do, are shocked to find out that their clients aren’t happy. We latch on to the opinions of the few happy clients and hope the others don’t speak up. As a lawyer, effective client communication is essential for building strong client relationships and achieving successful outcomes in legal matters.
Speaker: Andrew Klein
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.
Attorney at Work
MARCH 17, 2023
Colby Mangonon | Five strategies for using modern technology to strengthen your bargaining power. The post 5 Strategies to Strengthen Your Contract Negotiations appeared first on Attorney at Work.
Above the Law - Technology
MARCH 13, 2023
Nexl , a no-data-entry CRM platform for lawyers, has raised $4 million in a financing round led by Australian-based B2B venture capital firm EVP with follow-on participation from The Legal Tech Fund , Vulpes and Saniel Ventures. Nexl said it will use the investment to accelerate the development of its core product, increase acquisition efforts in major markets, and attract industry talent to build out its fast-developing ecosystem for partners and clients alike.
Future Lawyer
MARCH 14, 2023
He sat next to her, watching the sun fall into the Gulf of Mexico. The yellow turned into a passionate red. The palm trees and the beach umbrellas, swaying in the breeze, and the powdery sand, white in the sun, faded into gray and then black, as the light disappeared on the horizon. She held his hand tightly, with a strength of purpose and a passion he hadn’t felt in a long time.
Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog
MARCH 16, 2023
Yesterday, Google confirmed the first broad core update of 2023, a core algorithm update called the “ March 2023 Core Update. ” The update launched yesterday, and as usual, it may take several weeks to complete the rollout. Today we released the March 2023 core update. We'll update our ranking release history page when the rollout is complete: [link] — Google Search Central (@googlesearchc) March 15, 2023 While it is too early to accurately assess the impact of this March 2023 update,
Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor
Get ready to uncover what attorneys really need from you when it comes to trial prep in this new webinar! Attorney and law professor, Joe Stephens, J.D., will share proven techniques for anticipating attorney needs, organizing critical documents, and transforming complex information into compelling case presentations. Key Learning Objectives: Organization That Makes Sense 🎯 Learn how to structure and organize case materials in ways that align with how attorneys actually work and think.
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