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Why the Avianca ‘Bogus Cases’ News Is Not About Either Generative AI or Lawyers’ Tech Competence

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It was bound to happen sooner or later: Two lawyers face sanctions for filing a brief laden with bogus cases hallucinated by ChatGPT. But is this a story about the failings of AI or is it about the failings of the lawyers? We may know more after June 8, the date on which the judge in the case, Mata v. 2019 is a real case.

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Technology for Lawyers: Empowering the Legal Profession in the Digital Age

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It has also revolutionized the way lawyers practice law and interact with clients. In this article, we will delve into the transformative impact of technology for lawyers. Online legal databases and research platforms provide lawyers with access to a vast repository of legal resources.

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The Secret Sauce for Communicating With the Boss as a New Lawyer

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When it comes to reaching the partners, empathy, relationship-building and a customer-service mindset are key ingredients for young lawyers. This ingredient catches most young lawyers off guard. For young lawyers, partners are the customers. Lead With Empathy. How does empathy help in all of this? Build a Relationship.

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ChatGPT, Artificial Intelligence and the Lawyer

Legal Tech Monitor

Not only will it answer your questions easily and quickly, but, like a human friend, it may sometimes tell you what you want to hear, and sometimes it may share outright fabrications (called hallucinations). Some lawyers will learn of that credibility issue and decide never to use ChatGPT or any other AI.

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6 ChatGPT Prompts for Lawyers

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Naturally, this AI tool has taken the world by storm, and the legal industry is no exception (be sure to take a look at our resource guide on AI for Lawyers ). Still, a natural question that many lawyers have is, “what exactly can I ask ChatGPT?” Summarize complex legal cases and concepts in plain language for clients.

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Why the Avianca ‘Bogus Cases’ News Is Not About Either Generative AI or Lawyers’ Tech Competence

Legal Tech Monitor

It was bound to happen sooner or later: Two lawyers face sanctions for filing a brief laden with bogus cases hallucinated by ChatGPT. But is this a story about the failings of AI or is it about the failings of the lawyers? We may know more after June 8, the date on which the judge in the case, Mata v. 2019 is a real case.

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A Literal Generative AI Discussion: How AI Could Reshape Law

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While many law firm leaders recognize its potential, some are unsure of how it fits into legal work or worry about risks. Justis pointed to examples of firms exploring AI and said letting lawyers experiment with the tools could help identify use cases. Confidentiality, lawyers owe it to their clients to keep things under wraps.

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