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Lawyers Blogging With AI is Inevitable

Kevin O'Keefe

As I read more and more about AI in journalism and publishing – and use ChatGPT in my work and blogging, it’s become inevitable to me that AI will become part of our blogging lives. I’ve always thought that the art of writing and journalism is to some extent like being a painter or musician. Some evenings publishing a blog or posting to Facebook I feel like I’m on a roll, like a pianist knocking out a tune.

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Lawyers Breathe A Sigh Of Relief: They Can Turn Off Chat History For ChatGPT

Above the Law - Technology

Phew! Learn how to turn off chat history here. The post Lawyers Breathe A Sigh Of Relief: They Can Turn Off Chat History For ChatGPT appeared first on Above the Law.

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‘It’s a New Era for Legal Tech’ – Generative AI + The Law

Artificial Lawyer

Law professor and legal AI expert, Dan Katz, talks to Artificial Lawyer about generative AI and the legal sector. The second and longer version of.

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Best Practices for Content Creation and Optimization

Martindale-Avvo

It’s 2023, and content is still king. According to Semrush’s State of Content Marketing 2023 Global Report , 97% of surveyed respondents have used content successfully in the past year, and most of those respondents plan to increase their budgets. For lawyers, content provides an opportunity to increase name recognition and establish a reputation.

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Visibility Into the Strategy & Supporting Documents of Major US Law Firms

Law Firm Intelligence by Trellis aggregates state trial court data across the Trellis platform enabling users to: look up a particular metric related to a specific law firm (such as, how many cases a law firm had or has against another law firm), and see the actual dockets and documents supporting the metric. Trellis data is maximized in a revolutionary and unique way to provide users an exclusive look into a law firm litigating in state trial courts.

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Collaboration Data Challenges Before Litigation (And How Technology Can Help)

Hanzo Blog

Collaboration data is essential for many businesses in the digital age. However, determining how long to keep records on communication tools like Slack and Teams has become a challenge due to legal cases. Companies must balance regulatory requirements, business needs, and records hygiene when managing collaboration data. To help with information governance, many organizations are turning to technology.

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Guide to Legal Outsourcing: What Solo Lawyers and Small Firms Should Know

Solo Practice University

It’s no secret that lawyers are busy people. Writing briefs, communicating with clients, generating leads, conducting research, preparing for deposition, marketing services—an attorney’s list of tasks goes on and on. It’s no wonder 74% of US law firms feel as though they’re spending too much time on administrative tasks, as opposed to practicing law.

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Global CBPR Forum: A New International Data Transfer Mechanism

Inside Privacy

On April 17, 2023, the UK applied to join the Global Cross-Border Privacy Rules (“CBPR”) Forum as an Associate member. It is the first country to declare its application to participate in the Global CBPR as an Associate member since its inception one-year ago. In addition to its application, the UK co-hosted the Global CBPR Forum workshop “At One Year: Challenges and Opportunities”, which took place between April 17 to April 20, 2023.

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Innovations in Knowledge Management, Law Firm: Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

Legal Tech Monitor

“Our goal is to make something 1% better every day instead of trying to invent something completely new,” says Colleen Nihill, Chief Knowledge Management & Practice Services Officer at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP.

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Exclusive: UK Top 50 law firm Travers Smith completes migration to iManage Cloud 

Legal IT Insiders

UK Top 50 law firm Travers Smith has successfully migrated from NetDocuments to iManage Cloud, in a transition that we’re told took place over six months, led by Travers’ IT team … Exclusive: UK Top 50 law firm Travers Smith completes migration to iManage Cloud Read More » The post Exclusive: UK Top 50 law firm Travers Smith completes migration to iManage Cloud appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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Tech Snippets Today – Re – Karn Saroya – Co-founder and CEO at Re, with Joseph Raczynski

Legal Tech Monitor

Today, I spoke with Karn Saroya, Co-founder and CEO, at Re. This is an area that I was very interested in learning more about as the company Re is essentially a ‘decentralized Lloyds of London’. Reinsurance transfers the risk from one insurance company to another to reduce the likelihood of a large payout. The reinsurer will receive a cut of the insurance premiums but will also bear a portion of the losses when a claim is made.

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Stay On Top of Newly Filed State & Federal Litigation: Curated Just for You!

With Daily Filings Report by Trellis you will receive an email and csv file daily with all new cases filed in the jurisdictions you're tracking. Each new case will include all case metadata like judge, parties, counsel, practice area, and even direct links to the full docket and complaint. Trellis Daily Filings Reports provide direct access to newly filed state and federal litigation curated just for you.

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Digitally empowering Legal Departments to unlock business efficiency

Legal IT Professionals

Amidst fierce competition, businesses are increasingly adopting digital advancements to meet market expectations and remain relevant. The ease and cost-effectiveness of adopting various digital tools and platforms such as cloud computing, AI and automation is driving this movement. Having previously worked as a General Counsel at a number of high-growth tech companies, I have observed that various departments such as finance, marketing, sales, and HR are leveraging technology to enhance custome

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Law Firm Staff Hiring Procedures. Something Else More Complicated Than It Used To Be.

Legal Tech Monitor

Suppose next week begins with one of your top paralegals or legal secretaries giving you two weeks’ notice. Maybe they are moving to another location or another local law firm. But now you have an opening to fill. The first response is not about filling the position. First, you must determine if there are any matters the employee is working on that they no longer should.

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Are Your Law Firm’s Financial Systems Ready to Scale?

Attorney at Work

Brooke Lively | If you want to build a bigger, more profitable firm, make sure your financial systems are ready to scale. The post Are Your Law Firm’s Financial Systems Ready to Scale? appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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Reading Between The Lines Of The DEA’s Proposed Rules On Telemedicine

Legal Tech Monitor

In some ways, the Drug Enforcement Agency’s proposed rules for prescribing controlled substances via telemedicine are a sign of progress. Behavioral health could be getting some much-needed clarity, but at what cost? The post Reading Between The Lines Of The DEA’s Proposed Rules On Telemedicine appeared first on Above the Law.

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On LawNext: Lexion CEO Gaurav Oberoi on His $20M Raise and Getting Deals Done Faster with AI

LawSites

 Lexion is an AI-powered contract management system with a unique pedigree, having emerged out of the Allen Institute for AI , the AI research institute created by Microsoft cofounder Paul Allen, and having received backing from investors such as Khosla Ventures, a Silicon Valley firm whose portfolio includes companies such as OpenAi ; Madrona Venture Group, which helped launch Amazon; and Wilson Sonsini, the law firm known not only for representing tech pioneers, but also for its own tec

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Morning Docket: 05.02.23

Legal Tech Monitor

* Leonard Leo used his Federalist Society contacts to secure $1.6 billion donation, which Politico suggests might “raise questions about its nonpartisan, non-political status.” Nope. We had no questions. [ Politico ] * Joe Tacopina’s second day of cross-examination somehow managed to be worse according to Mitchell Epner. [ Daily Beast ] * Though he may not be around for long, as eyes turn toward whether or not Joe Tacopina is conflicted out of the Donald Trump case because of past interactions w

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From Law School to the Courtroom: The Path to Becoming a Criminal Defense Lawyer

CaseFox

Criminal defense law is a highly specialized area of law that involves the protection of criminal defendants. Unlike other areas of law, defense attorneys are responsible for the entire range of tasks that go into defending a client. They are expected to provide legal advice, intelligence, and representation in all stages of the criminal justice process and to defend their clients against allegations of crimes.

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Collaboration Data Challenges Before Litigation (And How Technology Can Help)

Legal Tech Monitor

Collaboration data is essential for many businesses in the digital age. However, determining how long to keep records on communication tools like Slack and Teams has become a challenge due to legal cases. Companies must balance regulatory requirements, business needs, and records hygiene when managing collaboration data. To help with information governance, many organizations are turning to technology.

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Overview of Global AI Regulatory Developments and Some Tips to Reduce Risk

Debevoise Data Blog

With last week’s political deal in European Parliament to advance the European Union’s groundbreaking AI Act (the “EU AI Act”), Europe is one step closer to enacting the world’s first comprehensive AI regulatory framework. Yet while the EU is poised to become the first jurisdiction to take this step, other countries are not far behind. In recent months, the U.S., Canada, Brazil, and China have all introduced measures that illustrate their respective goals and approaches to regulating AI, with th

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Law Firm Suggests Reimbursing For Twitter Blue… In Case You Want Clients To Laugh At You

Legal Tech Monitor

A legal marketing conundrum. The post Law Firm Suggests Reimbursing For Twitter Blue. In Case You Want Clients To Laugh At You appeared first on Above the Law.

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From Law School to the Courtroom: The Path to Becoming a Criminal Defense Lawyer

CaseFox

Criminal defense law is a highly specialized area of law that involves the protection of criminal defendants. Unlike other areas of law, defense attorneys are responsible for the entire range of tasks that go into defending a client. They are expected to provide legal advice, intelligence, and representation in all stages of the criminal justice process and to defend their clients against allegations of crimes.

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Follow the Leader: Indiana Joins Emerging State Privacy Law Standard

Legal Tech Monitor

Indiana’s new data privacy law’s similarities to Virginia’s model likely means it won’t “move the needle” in terms of spurring the need for a federal data privacy law. Still, Indiana’s law does have unique variations from others.

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What’s new in OpenText Legal Hold

OpenText

The latest updates include … May 2023: What’s new in OpenTextTM Legal Hold CE 23.2 Preserve data silently during investigations to prevent destruction of evidence Managing litigation holds is fraught with risks, especially when conducted manually using spreadsheets or email. Organizations risk inadvertent or advertent destruction of potential evidence, spoliation, inconsistent preservation practices, and potentially … The post What’s new in OpenText Legal Hold appeared first on

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New LLM Shield Tool Blocks ChatGPT from Accessing Sensitive Legal Information

Legal Tech Monitor

The latest offering from serial tech entrepreneur Wayne Chang, LLM Shield aims to stop sensitive data leakage through tools like ChatGPT: “There’s no reason why, in order to use AI and get the power that it brings, we have to give up our secrets, right?,” Chang says.

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What Does a Legal Marketer Do?

Lawmatics

Legal marketing encompasses all the tasks related to driving new business to a law firm, including traditional marketing, digital advertising, relationship building with clients, potential clients, and industry peers, and other methods to grow a law firm’s brand. Because the legal landscape is continually changing and evolving, legal marketing efforts must keep up with the latest trends to remain competitive.

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Derivative or Not? IP Attorneys Weigh In on Major AI Art Copyright Class Action

Legal Tech Monitor

A trio of AI art generators—Stability AI, Deviant Art and Midjourney—are looking to dismiss a class action complaint against them alleging copyright infringement. IP attorneys weigh in on the central arguments of the case and the impact it might have on this evolving issue.

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Navigating Legal Factors for U.S. Companies Entering the E-commerce Market in Africa

Richmond Journal of Law and Technology

By Yanrong Zeng As Africa’s online banking and shopping sectors have gained popularity, e-commerce has become a crucial aspect of business operations in the region, attracting foreign investment. [1] To successfully export goods to Africa, U.S. companies must have a deep understanding of the legal factors that impact the e-commerce sector. This blog post delves into the legal considerations that contribute to the success of e-commerce in different African countries and recommends suitable entry

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On LawNext: Lexion CEO Gaurav Oberoi on His $20M Raise and Getting Deals Done Faster with AI

Legal Tech Monitor

Lexion is an AI-powered contract management system with a unique pedigree, having emerged out of the Allen Institute for AI , the AI research institute created by Microsoft cofounder Paul Allen, and having received backing from investors such as Khosla Ventures, a Silicon Valley firm whose portfolio includes companies such as OpenAi ; Madrona Venture Group, which helped launch Amazon; and Wilson Sonsini, the law firm known not only for representing tech pioneers, but also for its own tech

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Five Key Principles for Streamlining Your Legal Practice

Rocket Matter

Invented after World War II by Toyota engineers struggling to maintain productivity amid massive supply chain disruptions, lean methodologies revolutionized modern manufacturing. By focusing on efficiency and continuous improvement in their operations, factories, and warehouses around the world have maximized their profits by doing more with less. Smart business leaders are always looking for the next big thing and soon adapted the lean principles of manufacturing to everyday business practice

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Exclusive: UK Top 50 law firm Travers Smith completes migration to iManage Cloud 

Legal Tech Monitor

UK Top 50 law firm Travers Smith has successfully migrated from NetDocuments to iManage Cloud, in a transition that we’re told took place over six months, led by Travers’ IT team. Exclusive: UK Top 50 law firm Travers Smith completes migration to iManage Cloud Read More » The post Exclusive: UK Top 50 law firm Travers Smith completes migration to iManage Cloud appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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Panel announced for webinar tomorrow: Realising your firm’s digital dividend – SIGN UP HERE

Legal IT Insiders

Tomorrow (3 May) at 4pm BST/11am ET we have a panel of great speakers and thought leaders to discuss how law firms can calculate and realise their ‘digital dividend’ – … Panel announced for webinar tomorrow: Realising your firm’s digital dividend – SIGN UP HERE Read More » The post Panel announced for webinar tomorrow: Realising your firm’s digital dividend – SIGN UP HERE appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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Panel announced for webinar tomorrow: Realising your firm’s digital dividend – SIGN UP HERE

Legal Tech Monitor

Tomorrow (3 May) at 4pm BST/11am ET we have a panel of great speakers and thought leaders to discuss how law firms can calculate and realise their ‘digital dividend’ –. Panel announced for webinar tomorrow: Realising your firm’s digital dividend – SIGN UP HERE Read More » The post Panel announced for webinar tomorrow: Realising your firm’s digital dividend – SIGN UP HERE appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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Frontera Consulting announces strategic hire for the North American legal sector 

Legal IT Insiders

Oracle partner Frontera Consulting has hired legal technology veteran Jim Whitmore as its director of sales for North America Legal, to focus on expanding its global practice management solutions business … Frontera Consulting announces strategic hire for the North American legal sector Read More » The post Frontera Consulting announces strategic hire for the North American legal sector appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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Frontera Consulting announces strategic hire for the North American legal sector 

Legal Tech Monitor

Oracle partner Frontera Consulting has hired legal technology veteran Jim Whitmore as its director of sales for North America Legal, to focus on expanding its global practice management solutions business. Frontera Consulting announces strategic hire for the North American legal sector Read More » The post Frontera Consulting announces strategic hire for the North American legal sector appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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FDIC and IOLA/IOLTA Funds: Are there holes in your safety net?

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