November, 2024

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Supreme Courts of Delaware and Georgia Act to Regulate Use of Generative AI in the Courts

Above the Law - Technology

In a coincidence of timing that reflects how legal professionals are wrestling with issues around generative artificial intelligence, the supreme courts of Delaware and Georgia issued orders within a day of each other last week relating to the use of AI in the courts and by legal professionals. On Oct.

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 National Paralegal Day inc NALP Paralegal Achievement Awards, Mon. 11th Nov at Six Clerks Bar, The Law Society

Ward Blawg

The National Association of Licensed Paralegals (NALP) will be hosting the fourth National Paralegal Day with an evening event at the Six Clerks Bar within the Law Society at 113 Chancery Lane, London on Monday 11th November from 7pm to 9pm. The event will also host the annual ‘NALP Paralegal Achievement Awards’. The Awards are for: […] The post National Paralegal Day inc NALP Paralegal Achievement Awards, Mon. 11th Nov at Six Clerks Bar, The Law Society first appeared on WardblawG.

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Trellis Launches Trellis AI to Revolutionize Trial Court Litigation

Trellis.Law Blog

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Trellis launched Trellis AI, a powerful new legal productivity platform designed for the complex needs of trial court litigation. Built on Trellis’ industry-leading trial court data foundation—which is the most comprehensive database of its kind in the… Continue reading → The post Trellis Launches Trellis AI to Revolutionize Trial Court Litigation first appeared on Trellis.Law Blog.

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Christiane Müller-Haye: “We have our own ChatGPT instance”

Global LegalTech Hub

By Pablo Yannone Sancho , Journalist at GLTH Document management system is the ancestor of our beloved legaltech. Implementing it 25 years ago was such a revolution. A revolution that Christiane Müller-Haye testified about since she entered a German law firm that was a pioneer in this practice. They were wearing the “baby shoes,” but they were already experiencing “efficiency gains.

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Business Tips for New Law Firms

Martindale-Avvo

You probably didn’t learn the basics of running a law firm in law school. But even if it’s a side of legal practice clients never see, taking care of the business side of the firm frees you up to give your all to client advocacy. Here are the core steps to grow your practice in 2025. Start With a Budget The business of running a law firm comes down to the numbers.

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Legal Analytics Company Trellis Unveils AI Tools Designed to Streamline Litigation Workflows

LawSites

In a move that marries a massive database of state litigation data with the generative capabilities of artificial intelligence, Trellis, a legal technology company known for its analytics tools and extensive collection of state trial court records, today released Trellis AI, a new set of generative AI tools aimed at simplifying litigation tasks.

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Case Management Platform Clarra Unveils Suite of New Features, Including Gen AI, Analytics and Tracking of Client Communications

Above the Law - Technology

It was a year ago last month that I wrote here about the launch of Clarra, a cloud-based case management platform designed to be optimized for docket-driven litigation practices.

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Podcast Alert: What Generative AI Means for the Future of Predictive Analytics

Trellis.Law Blog

Catch today’s ABA Journal Legal Rebels podcast on what generative AI means for the future of predictive analytics! During this episode ABA Journal Assistant Managing Editor Victor Li interviews our CEO Nicole Clark. Together they contemplate how lawyers can utilize… Continue reading → The post Podcast Alert: What Generative AI Means for the Future of Predictive Analytics first appeared on Trellis.Law Blog.

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Justia Legal Resources: Traffic Tickets Legal Center

Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

A traffic ticket tends to be less serious than a criminal conviction, but it still can cause significant inconvenience and expense. A driver may want to know what could happen if they get a ticket, as well as how they could potentially fight a ticket and keep points off their license. They also may want to learn about the procedures in these situations, such as what happens during a traffic stop and in court.

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How to Afford Law School: Scholarships, Loans, Grants, and More

Martindale-Avvo

“Follow your dreams,” they said, “you’ll never work a day in your life”—but at what cost? For many aspiring lawyers, the dream of pursuing their passion comes with a staggering six-figure price tag as law school tuition continues to climb. The looming financial burden can leave you questioning whether your dream is worth the debt.

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LexisNexis JV Partner Knowable Launches GenAI Doc Q&A

Artificial Lawyer

Knowable, which has been in a deep joint-venture with LexisNexis since 2019 after spinning out of Axiom, is launching a genAI contract Q&A capability to.

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4th Circuit Shoots Down ‘Unite The Right’ Protester’s Attempt To Turn The Consequences Of His Own Actions Into A Constitutional Violation

Above the Law - Technology

From the better-be-doing-right-before-you-complain-about-your-rights dept The post 4th Circuit Shoots Down ‘Unite The Right’ Protester’s Attempt To Turn The Consequences Of His Own Actions Into A Constitutional Violation appeared first on Above the Law.

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An Inside Look at How Atlassian Uses Its Own Tools to Power Legal Workflows and Encourages Thoughtful Adoption of AI (Stan Shepard, General Counsel)

Technically Legal

This episode features Stan Shepard, General Counsel of Atlassian, a leading provider of team productivity and collaboration software. Stan discusses his unique career journey from a finance journalist to the current GC of Atlassian. He shares valuable insights into how Atlassian's legal department leverages the company's productivity software products and AI for maximum efficiency.

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Trellis: An Analytical Approach to Legal Research

Trellis.Law Blog

As seen in the latest CIO Applications for the Legal Vertical publication: “Legal research has traditionally focused on appellate courts, leaving trial courts—where much litigation unfolds—fragmented and hard to access. This limitation poses a challenge for legal professionals facing high… Continue reading → The post Trellis: An Analytical Approach to Legal Research first appeared on Trellis.Law Blog.

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How It Works: A Walkthrough of Steno’s new Transcript Genius Transcript Analysis Tool

LawSites

This week on How it Works, we feature Transcript Genius, Steno’s new AI-powered transcript analysis tool. Transcript Genius helps attorneys streamline workflows, extract insights, and build stronger cases at no extra cost. It automates transcript analysis, allowing attorneys to ask questions in a conversational format and receive specific answers with page and line citations.

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Personal Injury Lawyer SEO: Boost Your Online Presence and Increase Client Leads

Clio

In a crowded legal market, personal injury (PI) law firms need a strong online presence to ensure they stand out and connect with their potential clients. Search engine optimization (SEO) is an incredibly effective way to ensure your PI firm is visible to people searching for legal help after an accident or injury. This guide explores essential SEO strategies for personal injury lawyers, from targeting the right personal injury keywords to optimizing for local search.

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It’s The End Of The Legal Industry As We Know It

Artificial Lawyer

It’s the end of the legal industry as we know it and I feel fine. I really do. The legal industry as we know it is already over.

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Fifth Circuit: Lol, No, RFK Jr. You Don’t Have Standing To Sue Joe Biden Because Facebook Blocked Your Anti-vax Nonsense

Above the Law - Technology

From the try-try-again dept The post Fifth Circuit: Lol, No, RFK Jr. You Don’t Have Standing To Sue Joe Biden Because Facebook Blocked Your Anti-vax Nonsense appeared first on Above the Law.

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Google’s November 2024 Core Update Is Currently Being Rolled Out

Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

Google released its latest broad core algorithm update, furthering its ongoing efforts to enhance search result quality. These core updates, which occur several times yearly, introduce substantial adjustments to Google’s search algorithms and systems. According to Google, this update will take approximately two weeks to fully roll out. On X, Google announced the update and mentioned it would provide further details in its search status report.

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Don’t Just Show, Prove: Why Lawyers Need Expert Video Storytelling in the TikTok Era

Attorney at Work

Joe Douglass | Done well, videos become powerful, persuasive tools that sway juries and adjusters alike. The post Don’t Just Show, Prove: Why Lawyers Need Expert Video Storytelling in the TikTok Era appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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What should journalists do when the facts don’t matter?

LLRX

Most people agree that actual facts matter – in such activities as debate, discussion and reporting. Once facts are gathered, verified and distributed, informed decision-making can proceed in such important exercises as voting. But what happens when important, verified facts are published and broadcast widely, yet the resulting impact proves underwhelming – or even meaningless?

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Building Family Law Firms of the Future: Insights on Profitability, AI, and Firm Culture

Centerbase

In a rapidly evolving legal landscape, family law firms face unique challenges that require innovative strategies to ensure long-term success. In advance of the AAML Annual Meeting in Chicago, Affinity Consulting Group, Centerbase, and 12 AAML fellows discussed how family law practices can adapt to future demands. The conversation centered around three critical areas: profitability, the transformative role of AI in family law, and cultivating a strong, people-centered firm culture.

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If Legal Work ‘Tops Out’ In The GenAI Era, What Then?

Artificial Lawyer

We often assume that even as genAI steadily takes on more ‘process level’ legal tasks, that the ceiling of complexity will keep rising to accommodate.

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Back To Law (Practice) School: The Essential Skills You Didn’t Learn In Law School [Sponsored]

Above the Law - Technology

We’ve got new answers to the ongoing test of law firm management strategy! The post Back To Law (Practice) School: The Essential Skills You Didn’t Learn In Law School appeared first on Above the Law.

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Data Literacy: A Critical Skill for Legal Professionals

Colin S. Levy

The legal profession is undergoing a seismic shift, driven by the explosion of data and the adoption of sophisticated Generative AI technologies like OpenAI's GPT-4. Legal teams are no longer just advisors on regulatory compliance or dispute resolution—they are now key players in data governance, risk management, and strategic decision-making. As data increasingly underpins every facet of business operations, general counsels (GCs) and legal professionals must develop the skills to interpre

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Alternative Fee Arrangements for Law Firms: 9 Examples

Clio

When it comes to law firm billing, hourly billing is still a mainstay of the legal industry. But the billable hour is no longer the only option for law firms. Alternative fee arrangements (also known as AFAs) can fill gaps, complement your practice’s billing structure, and benefit your clients and firm. Law firms can reach more clients by offering hourly billing and setting prices for other services.

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Pete Recommends – Weekly highlights on cyber security issues, November 2, 2024

LLRX

Privacy and cybersecurity issues impact every aspect of our lives – home, work, travel, education, finance, 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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News and Notes From Google Local Services Ads: October 2024

Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, Google Local Services Ads (LSAs) are an invaluable tool for lawyers and law firms aiming to expand their reach and connect with a larger pool of potential clients. LSAs secure prime, top-of-page positions on the Google search engine results page (SERP) and are the only Google ads that offer the “Google Screened” badge, providing consumers with added trust in the firm’s credibility.

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New Industry Standard for eDisclosure Launches in London

Artificial Lawyer

In a significant move toward standardising AI adoption in eDiscovery and eDisclosure, ILTA’s Litigation Special Interest Group has released ‘A Best Practice Guide for the.

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Why Law Firms Should Take A Closer Look At Business Intelligence [Sponsored]

Above the Law - Technology

This new study from Above the Law and Litera explores BI's blockers, upsides, and outlook. The post Why Law Firms Should Take A Closer Look At Business Intelligence appeared first on Above the Law.

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When Cultures Collide: How Children Inspire Inclusion in the Legal Profession

Attorney at Work

Julie Roundtree Livington | Our children have a lot to teach us, especially when approaching differences. The post When Cultures Collide: How Children Inspire Inclusion in the Legal Profession appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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CA Anti-SLAPP Law Applies to #MeToo Instagram Post–Nelson v. Bridgers

Eric Goldman

Phoebe Bridgers. Photo from Raph_PH, CC BY 2.0 <[link] via Wikimedia Commons This case involves three people: Chris Nelson, “a well-established music industry entrepreneur.” Emily Bannon, an alleged former girlfriend and victim of Nelson’s behavior. Phoebe Bridgers (photo on the right), “a singer, songwriter, and guitarist” with a large Instagram audience.

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AI in Finance and Banking, November 17, 2024

LLRX

This semi-monthly column by Sabrina I. Pacifici highlights news, government reports, NGO/IGO papers and conferences, industry white papers, academic papers and speeches on the subject of AI’s fast paced impact on the banking and finance sectors. The chronological links provided are to the primary sources, and as available, indicate links to alternate free versions.

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Continuing Legal Education for Paralegals

Clio

In the legal industry of today, a paralegal must stay on top of their game. This means seeking out continuing legal education (CLE) that will keep them there. CLE classes are an excellent vehicle for paralegals who want to stay abreast of the latest in legal developments, technology, and vital paralegal skills. If continuous learning is important for attorneys—and it most definitely is—then it is equally important for paralegals.

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Legal Innovators UK Starts Wed + Travel Tips

Artificial Lawyer

The Legal Innovators UK conference starts tomorrow – Wednesday, November 6th (Law Firm Day), and continues on Thursday, November 7th (Inhouse Day). Here is the.

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Jury Finds Global E-Discovery Company Violated Criminal Computer Security Law when It Accessed Woman’s Emails

Above the Law - Technology

A Texas jury in a civil case has found that Consilio, which describes itself as “the global leader” in e-discovery, violated a Texas computer security criminal statute when it accessed the plaintiff’s computer without effective consent.

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AI in Law: Complementing, Not Replacing, Human Expertise

Legal IT Professionals

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is making significant inroads in the legal sector, with an impressive 82% of lawyers now either using or planning to integrate AI into their practices. This figure is up from 39% last year according to recent LexisNexis research - underscoring AI’s surging popularity in a profession known for its heavy workloads even if traditionally risk-averse.

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