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Harvey AI Raises $21M In A Series A Round Led By Sequoia

Above the Law - Technology

The generative AI legal tech startup Harvey has raised $21 million in a Series A funding round led by Sequoia Capital. When I first wrote about Harvey in November , the previously stealth startup had just emerged with news that it had raised $5 million in funding led by the startup fund of OpenAI, the company that is the developer of the GPT AI technology.

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Virtual and Augmented Reality in Courtroom Litigation: The Future of Evidence Presentation

Ward Blawg

As a legal professional, you know how challenging it can be to present a case in court and make sure that the judge and jury fully understand your argument.

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Victory for Yuga Labs in NFT dispute

TechnoLlama

Yuga Labs, the makers of the popular NFT collection Bored Ape Yacht Club, has won a major legal victory on their ongoing litigation against artist Ryder Ripps. The claimants filed a motion for summary judgement, and the District Judge has granted some of their requests, while denying others.

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EU General Court Clarifies When Pseudonymized Data is Considered Personal Data

Inside Privacy

On April 26, 2023, the General Court of the European Union issued its judgment in Case T-557/20, SRB v EDPS. The Court held that pseudonymized data transmitted to a data recipient will not be considered personal data if the data recipient does not have the means to re-identify the data subjects. The Court also clarified that an individual’s opinions cannot be assumed to be personal data; instead, a case-by-case assessment is necessary.

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Attorney AI Assistants: GPT-Driven Tools And Browser Extensions To Streamline Your Work

Above the Law - Technology

By embracing these technologies, you'll be better positioned to keep up with the rapidly evolving legal technology landscape. The post Attorney AI Assistants: GPT-Driven Tools And Browser Extensions To Streamline Your Work appeared first on Above the Law.

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American Bar Assocation served with class action stemming from data breach 

Legal IT Insiders

The American Bar Association has been served with a class action lawsuit alleging that it failed to secure and safeguard its members personal data, following a breach of its network … American Bar Assocation served with class action stemming from data breach Read More » The post American Bar Assocation served with class action stemming from data breach appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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Minnesota’s Attempt to Copy California’s Constitutionally Defective Age Appropriate Design Code is an Utter Fail (Guest Blog Post)

Eric Goldman

by guest blogger Jess Miers, Legal Advocacy Counsel at Chamber of Progress [Eric’s intro: last year I blogged about Minnesota’s flirtation with mandatory age verification. That proposal died, but it’s a new year and legislatures around the country are back with a bumper crop of proposals to kill the Internet.] This year is a glaring reminder of the consequences of passing terrible Internet policy through state legislatures.

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Healthcare Leaders Must Come Together to Mitigate ChatGPT Risks, Experts Urge

Above the Law - Technology

The healthcare sector has been notoriously slow to adopt new technologies in the past, but Chat-GPT has already begun to enter the field. Technology experts at the HIMSS conference in Chicago said that while the AI model is certainly exciting, the healthcare sector must establish an accountability framework for it’s going to address the risks of new technologies like ChatGPT moving forward.

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Lawyer Trust Accounts and FDIC Insurance: What You Need to Know

CaseFox

If you are a lawyer, you are required to maintain a trust account to hold funds that belong to your clients. This account is also referred to as an IOLTA account (Interest on Lawyers’ Trust Accounts) or a client trust account. One question that often comes up is whether these accounts are FDIC insured. In this blog, we will explore the topic of lawyer trust accounts and FDIC insurance to help you understand what you need to know.

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The Downside of ESG: The Dangers of Greenwashing

Hanzo Blog

In recent years, there has been an increasing trend for companies to claim environmental sustainability, making public commitments to lower carbon emissions and other eco-friendly measures. However, this rise in environmental claims has also led to the concern of greenwashing, where companies make false or exaggerated statements about their environmental practices.

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Legal Innovators: Andrew Moffett, Legal Tech Product Lead, Wayfair

Artificial Lawyer

This week’s Legal Innovators California Profile is with Andrew Moffett, Product Lead for Legal Technology at Wayfair, one of the world’s largest home retailers, with over 14,000 employees in.

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Turning Over Refugee Asylum Claims To Artificial Intelligence Is A Terribl… Wait, We Already Do This?!?!?

Above the Law - Technology

This is a horrific roadmap to where AI in the legal industry will make things worse before they get better. The post Turning Over Refugee Asylum Claims To Artificial Intelligence Is A Terribl… Wait, We Already Do This?!?!? appeared first on Above the Law.

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Innovation in Law Firms: Breaking the Mold for Better Client Service

CaseFox

Innovation is a buzzword that is often associated with tech startups and Silicon Valley, but it is becoming increasingly important in every industry, including the legal profession. Law firms that embrace innovation and incorporate new technologies into their practice are better equipped to provide better client service and stay competitive in a rapidly changing marketplace.

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Are Layoffs the New Normal for Big Tech?

Richmond Journal of Law and Technology

By Kasey Hall Over 140,000 tech workers were laid off in 2022, and so far in 2023, we have seen more than 94,000 jobs cut, ranging from tech start-ups to “Big Tech.” [1] In fact, the tech industry has seen its highest number of layoffs since the dot-com bubble burst in the early 2000s. [2] These layoffs have been all over the news and social media, with many younger generations questioning the sustainability of a career in tech. [3] In the past, tech companies had prioritized a “growth at all co

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Local Q&A: I’m a new law school grad who lives in the midwest. What are the most popular areas of practice in Chicago, IL?

Martindale-Avvo

Congratulations on graduating from law school ! Chicago is a vibrant city with a diverse legal market. Some of the most popular areas of practice in Chicago, IL include: Corporate law : This involves representing businesses in a variety of legal matters, such as mergers and acquisitions, contracts, and regulatory compliance. Litigation : This area of practice involves representing clients in court, including civil and criminal trials, appeals, and alternative dispute resolution.

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Court Reporters Can Handle A Lot Of Sensitive Data… And Their Processes Might Not Be As Secure As You’d Think

Above the Law - Technology

Some services are getting certifications -- which is great -- but it's not necessarily enough. The post Court Reporters Can Handle A Lot Of Sensitive Data… And Their Processes Might Not Be As Secure As You’d Think appeared first on Above the Law.

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Evaluating the Use of Large Language Models for Safe Use in Law Firms

CaseFox

Large language models, such as GPT-3, have gained widespread attention for their ability to perform complex language tasks, such as language translation, content generation, and text summarization. However, as with any new technology, there are concerns about the safe and ethical use of these models in law firms. The primary concern with large language models is the potential for bias and discrimination.

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You Subpoenaed My Documents, Shouldn’t You Pay for Them?

Percipient

Your company received a document subpoena in a legal dispute in which it is not involved. Or it received a data request from a consumer under the GDPR or California Consumer Privacy Act. Who covers the expense in responding to it? If the subpoena issued is in federal litigation, your company is likely responsible for the cost of compliance, especially if it has a connection to the litigation.

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Leveraging Emails To Engage Existing and New Legal Clients

Martindale-Avvo

Email is one of the most effective tools for growing your practice. You use it every day, but are you using it to its full advantage? The Benefits of Email Marketing for Lawyers The National Law Review recommends email marketing as an effective strategy for firms of all sizes. Email builds relationships. When you provide consistent value to current, former, and prospective clients, they feel a stronger connection to your practice.

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Elon Musk Legal Team Dropped The Dumbest Possible Excuse For Refusing A Deposition

Above the Law - Technology

Tesla is refusing to produce Musk to answer about his recorded safety claims because, they contend, what if he didn't make them? The post Elon Musk Legal Team Dropped The Dumbest Possible Excuse For Refusing A Deposition appeared first on Above the Law.

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Legal Innovators California: Dorothy Cullen, Salesforce

Artificial Lawyer

This week’s Legal Innovators California Profile is with Dorothy Cullen, Senior Director, Legal and Corporate Affairs Operations at Salesforce. Dorothy will be speaking at the landmark legal innovation conference in San.

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8 Web Design Best Practices for Law Firms in the Second Half of 2023

Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

As we enter the spring and summer months, you may be considering refreshing your law firm website for the second half of the year. A well-designed website is undoubtedly crucial for lawyers in the 2023 digital age. Your website is often the first point of contact between your law firm and new clients, the general public, and even other lawyers! Plus, your law firm’s website can significantly influence a client’s decision to choose your law firm over another.

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Deep Dive Recap: Mastering Promotional Email Marketing with Lawmatics

Lawmatics

Register for upcoming Monthly Deep Dives here. Marketing can be a tall order for legal professionals to handle in-house, but Lawmatics has everything you need to become a master marketer. Unlike generic CRMs, our platform is specifically designed for legal specific needs, offering customized tools to help promote events, run promotions, and manage any other marketing needs.

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ChatGPT Draws State Lawmakers’ Attention To AI [Sponsored]

Above the Law - Technology

ChatGPT and other AI models have drawn a great deal of public attention since being introduced last year—state lawmakers are taking notice too. The post ChatGPT Draws State Lawmakers’ Attention To AI appeared first on Above the Law.

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A Case for Accessible Justice: Can LLMs Make Legal Services More Affordable?

Relativity

A less-discussed dimension of the impact generative AI can have on the practice of law is the role LLMs could play in widening access to justice.

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Why universities should return to oral exams in the AI and ChatGPT era

LLRX

As services like ChatGPT continue to grow in terms of both its capabilities and usage – including in education and academia – Professor Stephen Dobson asks. it high time for universities to revert to the time-tested oral exam?

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Why Every Law Firm Needs Slack

Attorney at Work

Are you tired of constantly switching between multiple communication tools, email inboxes and collaboration platforms in your law firm? If you want to streamline your work processes and become more productive, consider Slack for centralizing your communications. As I’ve written here before, one of my team’s favorite collaboration tools is the chat-based communication app Slack. […] The post Why Every Law Firm Needs Slack appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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Missouri Nukes Its ‘Tell Us If You’ve Seen A Trans’ Reporting Form After It’s Swarmed With ‘Bee Movie’ Scripts

Above the Law - Technology

From the 'So. this is the internet. Have you met me?' Department The post Missouri Nukes Its ‘Tell Us If You’ve Seen A Trans’ Reporting Form After It’s Swarmed With ‘Bee Movie’ Scripts appeared first on Above the Law.

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LI California Keynote: Maya Markovich on Why Justice Tech Matters

Artificial Lawyer

What is Justice Tech? Why does it matter to all of us? And are VC funds looking to invest in it? One of our keynote.

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GPT-3 Wrote an Entire Paper on Itself. Should Publishers be Concerned?

LLRX

In this article, Saikiran Chandha , CEO and founder of SciSpace, discusses the impact of GPT-3 and related models on research, the potential question marks, and the steps that scholarly publishers can take to protect their interests.

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Amazon Screws Up Its TOS Amendments (Again)–Jackson v. Amazon

Eric Goldman

This case involves “Amazon Flex” drivers. Allegedly, “Amazon monitored and wiretapped the drivers’ conversations when they communicated during off hours in closed Facebook groups.” Amazon claimed its TOS mandated arbitration. The Ninth Circuit disagrees. At issue are two versions of the TOS from 2016 and 2019. The named plaintiff, Jackson, agreed to the 2016 TOS.

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Zero Trust Is The Pentagon’s New Cyber Buzzword. It Might Not Have Stopped The Discord Leaks.

Above the Law - Technology

When it comes to zero trust, there’s 'a lot of buzz' on things like secure facilities and networks, but not as much emphasis on 'how do we watch and make sure it’s staying that way,' one expert said. The post Zero Trust Is The Pentagon’s New Cyber Buzzword. It Might Not Have Stopped The Discord Leaks. appeared first on Above the Law.

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The American Legal Technology Awards Are Back!

Artificial Lawyer

The 2023 American Legal Technology Awards are back and nominations are now open. They will culminate with a formal awards dinner that will take place.

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UK ICO Updates Guidance on Artificial Intelligence and Data Protection

Inside Privacy

On 29 March 2023, the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (“ICO”) published updated Guidance on AI and data protection (the “Guidance”) following “requests from UK industry to clarify requirements for fairness in AI”. AI has been a strategic priority for the ICO for several years. In 2020, the ICO published its first set of guidance on AI (as discussed in our blog post here ) which it complemented with supplementary recommendations on Explaining Decisions Made with AI and an AI and Data Protect

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Accelerate Your Business Growth With These Tips

Solo Practice University

Learn what you can do today to secure sustainable growth tomorrow. Great no cost download jam-packed with information!

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‘Legal Tech Lists’: 3 Things Your CRM Should Do For You [Sponsored]

Above the Law - Technology

How you can go beyond merely storing information. The post ‘Legal Tech Lists’: 3 Things Your CRM Should Do For You appeared first on Above the Law.

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Three Tips for a New Level of Success in a Family-Owned Law Practice

Attorney at Work

Teddy Snyder | These three issues are important to every firm, but they take on a new dynamic in a family-run practice. The post Three Tips for a New Level of Success in a Family-Owned Law Practice appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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