Attorney at Work
NOVEMBER 11, 2021
According to the 2021 ABA Profile of the Legal Profession , the COVID-19 pandemic prompted one-third of senior lawyers to change retirement plans — but that doesn’t mean they decided to retire. Instead, 53% of those lawyers decided to push the pause button. Disrupted income may be one reason — but as Camille Stell points out, there are other reasons lawyers avoid retirement.
LawSites
NOVEMBER 10, 2021
The legal technology company Litera today announced the winners of The Changing Lawyer awards for 2021, which recognize individuals, firms, and companies in the legal industry for their role in embracing and driving change through new technology, service models, or behavior across five different categories. The awards were announced during The Changing Lawyer Virtual Summit , a full-day conference focused on discussion of disruptive ideas and groundbreaking insights.
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LLRX
NOVEMBER 7, 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.
Debevoise Data Blog
NOVEMBER 12, 2021
Overview In a much anticipated decision, the UK Supreme Court has unanimously decided that a mass claim brought against Google by Mr Richard Lloyd, on behalf of a class that could include as many as 4.4 million iPhone users (the “iPhone Users”), cannot proceed, as currently constituted, as a ‘representative action’ in the English courts. The decision is the latest in a long—and rapidly proliferating—line of cases grappling with the scope of representative actions in the United Kingdom.
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?
Attorney at Work
NOVEMBER 7, 2021
MyCase , a long-standing case management software provider, has established itself as an effective all-in-one solution for law firms, jam-packed with in-house features. Thus, MyCase has traditionally restricted the number of integration partners to only the most popular and ubiquitous technology platforms, like Microsoft Office and MailChimp, to name two.
LawSites
NOVEMBER 9, 2021
As text messaging increasingly becomes a preferred form of communication for many, the cloud practice management platform PracticePanther today said it has added built-in, two-way text messaging as a feature available to all customers at no additional cost. Lawyers can provide the text number to clients for them to ask questions or upload documents or images, and firms can use it to text their clients payment links or documents, with greater assurance that the client will see and read the messag
Legal Tech Connection brings together the best content for legal and legal tech professionals from the widest variety of thought leaders.
Debevoise Data Blog
NOVEMBER 11, 2021
International companies doing business in China and Chinese companies doing business internationally have been awaiting clarification on the rules of the road governing the cross-border transfer of data out of China. On October 29, 2021, the Cyberspace Administration of China (“CAC”) released long-awaited Draft Measures on Outbound Data Transfer Security Assessments (the “Draft Measures”) for public comment.
Attorney at Work
NOVEMBER 8, 2021
Law students and young lawyers often ask more seasoned lawyers what it takes to be a great lawyer. There are lots of answers to that difficult question, though admittedly, it may depend on who you ask, how long they’ve been practicing, and their practice area. For me, an often overlooked answer is the competency of being intellectually curious and asking questions.
LawSites
NOVEMBER 12, 2021
After a two-week hiatus, our Friday Legaltech Week roundtable is back today at 3 p.m. E.T. to discuss the top stories in legal technology and innovation. We’ve got a lot of catching up to do. The roundtable starts at 3 p.m. ET. Attendance is free, but you need to register, which you can do here. Register once and you are signed up for all future sessions.
NSLT
NOVEMBER 12, 2021
FreshBooks vs. Wave FreshBooks and Wave are two programs that both aim at helping people with no clue on how to do their own books with their daily accounting through a clean, simple interface and other user-friendly features. Both come with a fairly manageable learning curve and are ideal for novice bookkeepers.
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!
Debevoise Data Blog
NOVEMBER 9, 2021
On November 8, 2021, the U.S. Department of the Treasury (“Treasury”) announced a new set of sanctions against criminal ransomware actors, the virtual currency exchange Chatex, and three companies providing material support and assistance to Chatex. By designating these entities, which have direct ties with the previously sanctioned SUEX OTC, S.R.O.
Attorney at Work
NOVEMBER 11, 2021
In a culture where assignments often come in the form of a late-night email with the subject line “Over to you,” or a partner’s frantic wave to an associate who just happens by, terms like “resource management” and “work allocation” might sound foreign — at minimum, something best left to the accountants. But, as viGlobal’s CEO explains, large firms are looking at more systematic ways to distribute the work for a host of good reasons, including kee
LawSites
NOVEMBER 8, 2021
The legal technology company Clio today announced the expansion of its leadership team, naming four people to C-suite positions as chief operating officer, chief people officer, chief technology officer and chief marketing officer. “These additions to Clio’s leadership will extend our capabilities on all fronts, including our products, people, operations, in what’s becoming an exciting and fast-paced market for cloud-based legal technology,” Jack Newton, CEO and founder, said in anno
NSLT
NOVEMBER 12, 2021
FreshBooks vs. Wave FreshBooks and Wave are two programs that both aim at helping people with no clue on how to do their own books with their daily accounting through a clean, simple interface and other user-friendly features. Both come with a fairly manageable learning curve and are ideal for novice bookkeepers.
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.
LawNext podcast
NOVEMBER 9, 2021
It has been a year of notable developments for the practice management company MyCase. After starting the year with the arrival of a new CEO, Jim McGinnis , the company went on to make two significant acquisitions — of case management platform CASEpeer and document automation software Woodpecker — and this week is holding its first-ever customer conference, where McGinnis announced a third acquisition — of cloud-based legal accounting platform Soluno — and a roadmap of new features that includes
Attorney at Work
NOVEMBER 9, 2021
You know that Microsoft Word automatically replaces some text as you type, but did you know you can customize the AutoCorrect settings? These tips, adapted from Affinity Consulting Group ’s “Microsoft Word for Legal Professionals,” will speed up your document drafting. How Microsoft Word AutoCorrect Works. AutoCorrect uses a simple matrix to determine when to replace the characters you type with different text.
LawSites
NOVEMBER 8, 2021
In the latest installment of How It Works , we learn about Evisort , a leading provider of contract management and AI solutions for legal, procurement, sales, finance, and IT teams. Joining me to tell us about it is Riley Hawkins , senior director of product. After providing an introduction to Evisort, Hawkins demonstrates how to: Turn contracts into data.
NSLT
NOVEMBER 10, 2021
How To Spot a Malicious Email It is estimated that over 80% of emails sent each day is spam. Of that, a significant portion contains some sort of virus, phishing or malicious intent. Not only does this represent a major security risk, but unwanted and email also affects productivity and clogs your network. In the event that an email slides pass your spam filter, how can you tell whether it’s malicious?
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!
Accellis Technology Group
NOVEMBER 6, 2021
As we head towards the end of the year, it’s a time to look forward to the upcoming holidays. It’s also a time many companies are planning their IT budgets for 2022. One thing to be aware of for next year is the fact that Microsoft is increasing prices beginning in March of 2022. Don’t worry though. We are here to help you navigate through the changes.
Attorney at Work
NOVEMBER 7, 2021
MyCase , a long-standing case management software provider, has established itself as an effective all-in-one solution for law firms, jam-packed with in-house features. Thus, MyCase has traditionally restricted the number of integration partners to only the most popular and ubiquitous technology platforms, like Microsoft Office and MailChimp, to name two.
LawSites
NOVEMBER 10, 2021
The legal technology company Litera today announced the winners of The Changing Lawyer awards for 2021, which recognize individuals, firms, and companies in the legal industry for their role in embracing and driving change through new technology, service models, or behavior across five different categories. The awards were announced during The Changing Lawyer Virtual Summit , a full-day conference focused on discussion of disruptive ideas and groundbreaking insights.
NSLT
NOVEMBER 10, 2021
How To Spot a Malicious Email It is estimated that over 80% of emails sent each day is spam. Of that, a significant portion contains some sort of virus, phishing or malicious intent. Not only does this represent a major security risk, but unwanted and email also affects productivity and clogs your network. In the event that an email slides pass your spam filter, how can you tell whether it’s malicious?
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
Debevoise Data Blog
NOVEMBER 10, 2021
As financial institutions increasingly deploy artificial intelligence (“AI”), including machine learning and automated decision-making technologies, across their business lines, U.S. federal regulators have started to scrutinize the consumer protection implications of these technologies. Most recently, the Department of Justice (“DOJ”), in partnership with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“CFPB”) and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (“OCC”), announced a new interagency “Com
Attorney at Work
NOVEMBER 12, 2021
How can an attorney increase their overall collection rate, decrease outstanding accounts receivable and substantially reduce time spent on billing? By offering clients a “Buy Now, Pay Later” (BNPL) option. BNPL can be a game-changer for your firm, and adding it as one of your accepted payment methods is about to get even easier with ClientCredit, a new offering from LawPay.
LawSites
NOVEMBER 9, 2021
As text messaging increasingly becomes a preferred form of communication for many, the cloud practice management platform PracticePanther today said it has added built-in, two-way text messaging as a feature available to all customers at no additional cost. Lawyers can provide the text number to clients for them to ask questions or upload documents or images, and firms can use it to text their clients payment links or documents, with greater assurance that the client will see and read the messag
NSLT
NOVEMBER 8, 2021
iPad Apps Our Lawyers Like View the list of popular apps lawyers prefer or like to use on the daily.
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
NOVEMBER 10, 2021
The American Bar Association’s Well-Being Pledge is part of its Wellness Campaign for Legal Employers , launched in 2018 in response to the profession’s mental health and substance abuse crisis. Those who sign on — 213 firms to date — pledge to not only support the campaign by creating awareness around these issues, they also agree to accountability, reporting back annually on steps taken to support the pledge.
LawSites
NOVEMBER 9, 2021
At its first-ever customer conference today, the practice management company MyCase announced that it has acquired the cloud-based legal accounting company Soluno , and that it will leverage Soluno’s expertise to develop full-featured accounting natively within the MyCase platform. The company also announced the launch of MyCase Drive, which syncs a lawyer’s documents between MyCase and the desktop, allowing users to find, organize and manage documents using their computer’s fi
LawSites
NOVEMBER 9, 2021
At its first-ever customer conference today, the practice management company MyCase announced that it has acquired the cloud-based legal accounting company Soluno , and that it will leverage Soluno’s expertise to develop full-featured accounting natively within the MyCase platform. The company also announced the launch of MyCase Drive, which syncs a lawyer’s documents between MyCase and the desktop, allowing users to find, organize and manage documents using their computer’s fi
LawSites
NOVEMBER 8, 2021
The legal technology company Clio today announced the expansion of its leadership team, naming four people to C-suite positions as chief operating officer, chief people officer, chief technology officer and chief marketing officer. “These additions to Clio’s leadership will extend our capabilities on all fronts, including our products, people, operations, in what’s becoming an exciting and fast-paced market for cloud-based legal technology,” Jack Newton, CEO and founder, said in anno
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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