Above the Law - Technology

MARCH 3, 2023

In the post-Roe environment of fear and uncertainty, femtech companies should actively review their data collection practices to ensure they are only collecting the minimum amount of data necessary for the app to function. Recent studies have shown that accurate women’s health predictions can be made by some companies that collect far less data than their competitors.

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The Legal Tech Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Attorney Daniel J. Siegel, the founder of the Law Offices of Daniel J. Siegel, LLC and of Integrated Technology Services, LLC , is a member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association Task Force investigating the creation of a statewide electronic filing and retrieval system. In that role, Dan co-chairs a subcommittee that focuses on the technology necessary to create a unified system. … Read the rest The post Attorney & Tech Guru Daniel J.

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TechnoLlama

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

I have now uploaded my latest article on copyright and artificial intelligence to SSRN, and I’m looking for constructive feedback (the article can be found here).

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Eric Goldman

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

I’ve repeatedly expressed my opposition to the California Age-Appropriate Design Code (AADC), and now I’ve put my opposition into more formal terms for a judge. With the pro bono assistance of Jenner & Block, I filed an amicus brief in support of NetChoice’s motion to a preliminary injunction against the AADC. You can read my amicus brief here.

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LLRX

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

The premise of this article by COO and legal technologist Kenneth Jones is that individual capabilities and excellence (either legal or technical) standing alone are not enough to ensure long-term, sustainable success. No superstar technologist or lawyer is equipped to do it all, as there are too many specialties and functional roles which need to be filled.

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Law Technology Today

MARCH 3, 2023

Our Panelists: Alexander Paykin (AP) , Allison Johs * (AJ) , Chris Fortier (CF) , Debra Bruce (DB) , Joann L. Hathaway (JH) , Lance Johnson (LJ), Reid Trautz (RT) , Sharon Nelson (SN) * Allison used ChatGPT to answer the roundtable questions in addition to her own answers. 1. You can’t turn around without hearing about ChatGPT and Open.ai these days.

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CaseFox

MARCH 3, 2023

Somewhere in the 90’s a speaker said the future of the law offices will rely on a lawyer, a dog, and a computer. A computer to operate all the legal operations of a law firm and a dog to keep the lawyers busy and relaxed. In November 2022, a US based artificial intelligence research lab, OpenAI released ChatGPT. ChatGPT is an artificial intelligence bot capable of answering complex questions.

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LLRX

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Subject matter experts Tommy Cooke. Alicia Sabatino , Benjamin Muller and Kirstie Ball used critical code and documentary research methods to identify that raw satellite location measurement data are perpetually created in our devices all the time. Because satellite data are building blocks used by our phones to determine where we are, they don’t always get turned off — nor are they collected and treated the same way as location data.

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Law Technology Today

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

If you are in legal tech, change is constant. This means staying on top of emerging trends (yes, even beyond the latest ChatGPT craze) is vital — not because you need to sign up for every new, shiny thing, but because you want to harness the advantages technology creates and prepare your organization for the future. That’s why tech-savvy practitioners will soon be heading to the ABA TECHSHOW ( see everything NetDocuments has planned ).

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CaseFox

MARCH 2, 2023

Ever thought of upgrading your legal operations on blockchain technology? Ever thought about why industries are stepping towards blockchain-based applications? What if I tell you blockchain will change the face of legal tech five years down the line? Understanding Blockchain Technology Ok! To start with, let’s get a basic understanding of what blockchain is!

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Lawyerist

MARCH 2, 2023

The Best Law Firm Websites Contest of 2023 saw entrants from all over the world and practice areas. This year, sites spanned Data Protection, Mergers & Acquisitions, Family Law, and Personal Injury, and more. This cohort spoke Latvian, Korean, Japanese, English, Spanish, German, and Nepalese. We saw flat fees, subscription models, hourly billing, and contingency services.

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LawSites

MARCH 1, 2023

With the legal industry consumed with interest in generative AI and legal tech companies scrambling to incorporate the technology into their products, it was a sure bet that, sooner rather than later, Casetext would come out with a product of its own. After all, this is the company that had already launched the powerful neural net search technology AllSearch and that had pioneered products such as Compose , to help lawyers draft litigation briefs, and, in 2016 , CARA, the first product to use AI

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Hanzo Blog

MARCH 2, 2023

Tools like Slack and Microsoft Teams were on the rise before the global pandemic; now, they’ve become integral for employee communication at large enterprises, whether they’re in the office, working from home, or a hybrid.

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CaseFox

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

In 2021, the legal tech market generated revenues of $27.6 billion USD worldwide, with the market forecast to grow at a CAGR of over 4% by 2027. In that year, revenues are set to reach 35.6 billion USD. In recent years, law firms turned to private legal cloud technology for enhanced safety and security. With the rise of cyber threats and the growing importance of data privacy, private legal cloud solutions offer a range of benefits to law firms looking to protect their sensitive information.

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Martindale-Avvo

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

To understand your return on investment, you need to know what is working and what is not. Clickthrough attribution credits the client contact with a particular ad after they click on it. This review system can show the value of a particular advertisement or marketing method by tracking the clicks, then seeing if they lead to conversions. The attribution model lets you create a straightforward link between advertisement and results.

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LawSites

MARCH 1, 2023

Building on its acquisition last year of the contract lifecycle management (CLM) platform Parley Pro , LexisNexis is today announcing the integration of Parley Pro’s CLM capabilities to its cloud-based CounselLink enterprise legal management solution for corporate legal departments. CounselLink is also today introducing work intake features designed to facilitate the submission and management of legal requests coming in to the legal department from anyone within the company.

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LLRX

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

Privacy and cybersecurity 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 online security, often without our situational awareness.

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CaseFox

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

In 2022, a Gartner report quoted, “By 2024, legal departments will replace 20% of generalist lawyers with nonlawyer staff”. Change management is a prism. To walk on the right path you need the right strategy to unlock the lock. The key to success is to first identify specific issues that can be solved with automation. In the past few years, there have been significant changes in the way the legal industry operates.

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Attorney at Work

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Paul Burton | You can manage your work or be managed by it. These four tips will keep you in the driver's seat. The post 4 Tips for Managing Better in a Post-Pandemic World appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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TechLaw Crossroads

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Why are lawyers incompetent when it comes to e-Discovery: Hubris. Time. Perceived easier options. markus-spiske-iar-afB0QQw-unsplash Stephanie Wilkins recently wrote an excellent article entitled, “Is Attorney E-Discovery Incompetence the Elephant in the Room?” In it, Wilkins notes a recent Report from eDiscovery Today, a website paper from EDRM, commentary by several exerts, and several recent examples that all evidence the glaring ignorance of so many lawyers about e-discovery issues: The e-Di

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LLRX

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Articles and Columns for February 2023 The expanding role of technology in the law firm business model – The premise of this article by COO and legal technologist Kenneth Jones is that individual capabilities and excellence (either legal or technical) standing alone are not enough to ensure long-term, sustainable success. No superstar technologist or lawyer is.

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Artificial Lawyer

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

This week’s profile showcasing the speakers at the Legal Innovators California Conference this June 7 & 8 in San Francisco is with David Wang, Chief Innovation Officer at.

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Attorney at Work

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Roy Ginsburg | If you want your best clients to stay when your baby boomer lawyers leave, succession planning is the most effective insurance policy. The post Working for the Jerk Partner as a Young Associate appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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Inside Privacy

MARCH 2, 2023

In February, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) published a blog post that elucidated key security principles from recent FTC data security and privacy orders. Specifically, the FTC highlighted three practices that the Commission regards as “effectively protect[ing] user data.” These practices include: (1) offering multi-factor authentication (“MFA”) for consumers and requiring it for employees; (2) requiring that connections within a company’s system be both encrypted and authenticated (e.g

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LLRX

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Attorney and legal tech expert Jerry Lawson's positive review of this new book states." It’s the best way to spend $100 I can imagine for any lawyer looking to improve their bottom line. Any lawyer who wants to lead the way (or at least avoid being crushed by inevitable changes) needs this book.

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Law Technology Today

MARCH 1, 2023

An annual favorite, this startup competition will showcase 15 innovative legal startups. Happening in Grand Ballroom EF, the 15 startups will face off in a bracketed pitch competition – judged by TECHSHOW attendees – to pick the most innovative startup. All the startups will also be featured in the EXPO Hall during TECHSHOW in the Start-Up Alley. Sponsored by: CLIO Wednesday, March 1, 2023 5:00pm – 6:30pm Grand Ballroom EF See the complete list of start-ups ad descriptions featured below:

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Attorney at Work

MARCH 1, 2023

Book Review | The third edition of “Solo by Choice," aka the solo practice bible, provides a no-nonsense road map guide to going solo or reinvigorating your post-pandemic solo practice. The post Book Review: Considering Hanging Out Your Shingle? A Road Map to Becoming ‘Solo by Choice’ appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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Dewey B Strategic

MARCH 2, 2023

Google’s core value statement is encapsulated in “ 10 things we know to be true.” It includes two rubrics that knowledge managers and librarians should embrace as driving principles: “Focus on the user and all else will follow” and “fast is better than slow.” The lingering shadow of cost recovery has impaired the intelligent use of digital resources in many law firms.

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Lawmatics

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

TikTok has evolved far beyond its reputation for just being the platform for dancing teenagers. It is now undoubtedly the best social media platform for finding community, audience engagement, and creating compelling content. With its accessible video editing tools, easy access to target audiences, and over one billion active users, it's no wonder that TikTok has become the go-to choice for some law firms.

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Law Technology Today

MARCH 1, 2023

This year, TECHSHOW is hosting TWO Keynote Address ‘ Check them out below. KEYNOTE: WELCOME TO TECHSHOW & LEGALTECH VISIONARIES PANEL Kick off TECHSHOW 2023 with this opening session! Meet the TECHSHOW Board, honor the 2023 recipient of the James I. Keane award, and hear from a panel of visionaries in legal tech moderated by Clio CEO Jack Newton.

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Solo Practice University

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Life is all about perspective. Expectations, I have found, do more harm then good. If our expectations are too high we will always be disappointed because we don't allow for unplanned opportunities. If our expectations are too low, we may never strive for greater things. What perspective do you have?

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Clio

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

In business years, 15 years can feel like a lifetime—especially since only 25% of new businesses make it to 15 years or more. Those that succeed do so with a tremendous amount of effort and support. This year at Clio, we’re celebrating our 15th anniversary —largely thanks to the amazing customers who use Clio every day. These customers have had incredible experiences and learned important lessons throughout their legal careers, and we wanted to celebrate that.

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Inside Privacy

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

On February 24, Congressman Patrick McHenry (NC-10) formally introduced his bill to modernize the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (“GLBA”) in the House as H.R. 1165. The bill was first released as a discussion draft in June 2022, although the latest version reflects a number of updates as compared to the initial discussion draft. The bill has been referred to the House Financial Services Committee, of which Congressman McHenry is the Chairman, and will be marked up during the Committee’s first markup o

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Law Technology Today

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Earlier this month, Actionstep released the results of the 2023 Midsize Law Firm Priorities Report, an inaugural survey of legal and administrative staff from midsize US law firms focused on identifying their key priorities, challenges, goals, and opportunities heading into 2023. Trends and insights that rose to the top … Revenue is top of mind. Planning for 2023 brings new challenges for midsize law firms in the US, with rising inflation rates and the threat of a recession.

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Technology Law Dispatch

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

2022 was another busy year in privacy and data protection. We have seen major new developments at both the EU and the UK level, in terms of new legislation taking effect, changes to the data transfer regime, analytics cookies coming under regulatory spotlight from various EU data protection authorities, and substantial fines issued for breaches of data protection law.

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Eric Goldman

MARCH 2, 2023

In 2016, Congress enacted the Consumer Review Fairness Act (CRFA), which bans businesses from trying to contractually restrict their customers’ reviews. It represents a rare federal intervention into contract law, and it does so for good reasons–to reduce the ability of businesses to manipulate the consumer review ecosystem by wiping away negative reviews and leaving only positive reviews.

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Lawyerist

MARCH 2, 2023

Buying a laptop for a law office is actually quite easy. Once firms understand that the computer is only a tool doing a specific job, a lot of the consternation falls away. Questions like, how fast should the processor be, or what size hard drive should we buy, are easily answered. What is it that the user actually needs? Sure, there are some basic requirements to get right, but, ultimately, it’s a question of function.

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