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The Shape of Things to Come (Our Fearless Prediction)

Colin S. Levy

And if clients refuse to pay for humans to handle routine work, what will that mean to a law firms bottom line? Weve heard all of the fears about GenAIs use in the practice of law. Imagine a world in which a law firm has figured out a way to use GenAI to do simple tasks quickly and well. Isnt that bad for the law firm?

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How to Solve Unmet Legal Needs and Restore Public Trust – A Justice Blueprint

Colin S. Levy

Renee Knake Jefferson is the author of the book Law Democratized: A Blueprint for Solving the Justice Crisis (NYU Press 2024) and founder of the Legal Ethics Roundup weekly newsletter. She holds the endowed Doherty Chair in Legal Ethics and is a Professor of Law at the University of Houston. Heres an overview.

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Natural Disasters & Legal Ramifications

The Barrister

Hurricane Helene made landfall on the Florida Gulf Coast as a Category 4 hurricane on September 26, 2024. [1] Bankruptcy proceedings may begin, FEMA recoupments may still be outstanding, and civil and disability rights cases may be filed. U55 2011/ [1] Tropical Storm Helene: September 26-27, 2024, National Weather Service, [link]. [2]

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Companies x FTC’s Noncompete Rule

Berkley Technology Law Journal

The FTCs new rule On April 23, 2024 , the FTC issued a final rule banning noncompetes, deeming them an unfair method of competition and prohibiting employers from enforcing noncompete clauses with employees. On September 24, 2024, the FTC filed a notice of appeal in the U.S. However, the Ryan LLC v. FTC decision (Civil Action No.

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Innovation and focus at Filevine’s LEX Summit 2024

Legal Talk Network

Legal Talk Network hosts and listeners had a great time at LEX Summit in Salt Lake City September 8-10, 2024. At the center of the Silicon Slopes region, Filevine has been innovating how law firms can leverage technology, specifically AI, to gain efficiencies in their practice, and improve the client experience.

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2024 Report on the State of the US Legal Market – My Four Favorite Charts

Legal Tech Monitor

From : Blog Entry >> Maureen’s Blog Entry The catchy take-away from the Thomson Reuters “ 2024 Report on the State of the US Legal Market ” is that law firm leaders who don’t respond to the shifts in the legal market in the past 15 years may share a destiny with Pan Am.

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Lawyer Statistics for Success in 2025

Clio

Whether youre considering law school, just starting your career as a new legal professional, or guiding your practice in the right direction, weve gathered the latest statistics about lawyers to help you navigate the legal landscape and make smart decisions for 2025 and beyond. As of January 1, 2024, there are more than 1.3

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