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AI Update: Data Provenance, Latham Atty Against AI Regulation, New EU AI Laws

Above the Law - Technology

This week in AI news. The post AI Update: Data Provenance, Latham Atty Against AI Regulation, New EU AI Laws appeared first on Above the Law.

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Using AI in Writing is Like Taking an Open Book Exam—You Still Need to Understand the Concepts

Kevin O'Keefe

Lawyers who are blogging or writing are quick to dismiss the use of AI because of the importance of retaining their insight and voice. Rightfully so, they don’t want AI writing for them or in place of them. I ran across an insightful tweet from Sonia Baschez , a digital marketing consultant, who led email on the Hillary Clinton presidential campaign, which offers a nice reply.

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LinkedIn for Lawyers Who Don’t Like LinkedIn

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Amy Hunt | You don’t have to be a LinkedIn influencer or frequent poster for LinkedIn to be a potent business development tool. The post LinkedIn for Lawyers Who Don’t Like LinkedIn appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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Wrapping up the “Taco Tuesday” Trademark Dispute

Trellis.Law Blog

This week, Taco Bell announced that a dispute between the fast food behemoth and two local restaurants has come to an end. What was the dispute? Back in May, the owner of Taco Bell, Yum Brands Inc., announced that it… Continue reading → The post Wrapping up the “Taco Tuesday” Trademark Dispute first appeared on Trellis.Law Blog.

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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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Your Guide on How to Get Clients as a Solo Attorney

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Solo law firm marketing can be challenging. As an attorney working on your own, you’re asked to wear a number of hats when it comes to managing and growing your practice. Of course, there are plenty of benefits to being a solo practitioner. Having a flexible lifestyle, being your own boss, and creating a lasting legacy are just a few. But one of the negatives of running your own firm is that you are entirely responsible for drumming up business; whereas bigger firms often have an in-house team

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Section 230 Once Again Applies to Claims Over Offline Sexual Abuse–Doe v. Grindr

Eric Goldman

John Doe, a 13 year old, created a Grindr profile and connected with Pritt. They met offline and engaged in sex. Doe sued Grindr for negligence and IIED. Grindr successfully defends on Section 230 grounds. ICS Provider. Yes. Cite to Saponaro v. Grindr. Third-Party Content. The plaintiffs claimed this case is about “a failure to implement basic safety measures to protect minors.” The court calls that positioning “disingenuous.” The court explains: Pritt and John met and ex

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Revolutionize the Way Your Firm Captures Billable Hours With Rocket Matter Track

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Rocket Matter Product Spotlight | Waiting until the end of the week to track time could cause you to lose 25–50% of your billable hours. Capture time with Rocket Matter Track. The post Revolutionize the Way Your Firm Captures Billable Hours With Rocket Matter Track appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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Startup Corner: Ayora talks fee-earner revenue management

Legal IT Insiders

Ayora leverages advanced data analytics and AI to help fee-earners track all of the financial aspects of their matters to make their ‘second job’ as revenue managers easier. We found … Startup Corner: Ayora talks fee-earner revenue management Read More » The post Startup Corner: Ayora talks fee-earner revenue management appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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Wrapping up the “Taco Tuesday” Trademark Dispute

Legal Tech Monitor

This week, Taco Bell announced that a dispute between the fast food behemoth and two local restaurants has come to an end. What was the dispute? Back in May, the owner of Taco Bell, Yum Brands Inc., announced that it. Continue reading → The post Wrapping up the “Taco Tuesday” Trademark Dispute first appeared on Trellis.Law Blog.

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The Future of Legal Tech: How Technology Is Transforming the Business of Law

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Ever wondered how technology is reshaping the practice of law, an arena known for its venerable traditions and meticulous procedures? In a world where innovation touches every facet of our lives, it’s no surprise that the legal industry, too, is experiencing a transformation. E-discovery solutions , a significant part of legal tech, were estimated to be a multi-billion-dollar industry.

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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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Become a Speaker

Legal Tech Monitor

Would you like to step-up to the plate? Have you approached your corporate legal department leadership with creative, outside-the-box tactics that supported change management initiatives, talent and retention, business enablement, [.] The post Become a Speaker appeared first on Exigent group.

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What’s Happening in Legal | October 27

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Martindale-Avvo presents What’s Happening in Legal, our bi-weekly news flying around the legal community: NCBE is extending current bar exam until 2028 and NextGen exam will incorporate family law LSAT eliminates the ‘logic games’ section and replaces it with more logical reasoning Fugees hip-hop artist requests new trial over lawyer’s alleged experimental use of AI to compose closing argument Migrant family-separation settlement provides a path to asylum , and Trump-era policy receives an 8-ye

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Startup Corner: Ayora talks fee-earner revenue management

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Ayora leverages advanced data analytics and AI to help fee-earners track all of the financial aspects of their matters to make their ‘second job’ as revenue managers easier. We found. Startup Corner: Ayora talks fee-earner revenue management Read More » The post Startup Corner: Ayora talks fee-earner revenue management appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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Contingency Fees: A Complete Guide for Law Firms

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If you get in legal trouble, the first thought that you are likely to have is “I need a lawyer, followed”, “But it will be very expensive”. You can also have thoughts like, what if I lose the case even after paying so much? What if we tell you don’t have to worry about that? Well, if you hire a lawyer that charges contingency fees, you will only have to pay when you win the case.

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How The Courts Have Made It Easier For Cops To Steal From Citizens

Legal Tech Monitor

Another case heading to the Supreme Court dealing with asset forfeiture. The post How The Courts Have Made It Easier For Cops To Steal From Citizens appeared first on Above the Law.

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BigHand research: Over half of law firms lack vital information about lawyer skills or capacity

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BigHand, a leading provider of legal technology solutions has today released its comprehensive research highlighting the current volatile state of talent and resource management for law firms globally.

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Revolutionizing Legal Practice: How AI Is Reshaping Attorneys' Work and Risks to Consider

Legal Tech Monitor

In a world fraught with bias and discrimination, AI only exacerbates the issue—not to mention the ethical dilemmas and privacy and security issues it presents. This article will explore the legal community’s current use of AI and some significant dangers to avoid.

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Forget the outside hacker, the bigger threat is inside by the coffee machine–The Register

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After a week of incidents, Register vultures pick over the innards Iain Thomson KETTLE In this week’s Kettle the topic is one that’s been much in the news this week – the much-underrated insider threat issue. There are thousands of security shops willing to sell elaborate firewalls, zero-trust barriers, and AI security systems that claims to be able to spot a wrong’un easily.

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Marking the Retirement of Jerry Larkin, Who Led the ARDC With Exceptional Foresight, Integrity, and ‘Irish Wit’

Legal Tech Monitor

When Jerome “Jerry” Larkin joined the Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission (ARDC) in 1978, he had just graduated from Loyola University Chicago School of Law, spent eight years in the Catholic seminary system, and knew he wanted to dedicate his career to public service. After just a couple of years at the ARDC—an entity charged by the Illinois Supreme Court with upholding the legal profession’s integrity in Illinois—Larkin began to realize he might have found the place wher

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Police shootings of dogs spark Fourth Amendment lawsuits, challenges to qualified immunity–ABA JOURNAL

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BY JULIANNE HILL Because police shootings involve government action, federal cases can be filed under 42 U.S. Code Section 1983, unlawful seizure and deprivation of property. “You bypass all that antiquated state common law and go straight to a federal court where juries can consider damages,” Green says. These types of lawsuits follow San Jose Charter of Hells Angels v San Jose , a 2005 case considered the first time a court ruled that killing a dog is an unlawful seizure.

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Professionalism Spotlight: Thomas McClure, Illinois State University

Legal Tech Monitor

Our  Professionalism Spotlight series  highlights Illinois legal professionals who are demonstrating the ideals of professionalism in their daily lives. The Professionalism Spotlight replaces our popular Lawyer Spotlight series, to recognize the inspiring work of lawyers, as well as paralegals, court clerks, legal assistants, trial court administrators, law school personnel, and other legal and court professionals across the state.

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2023 WI Law Review Symposium on “Stategraft”

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Registration is now open for the 2023 Wisconsin Law Review Symposium on Friday, November 3rd. This year’s symposium will focus on identifying national and international cases of “stategraft” which, according to USC Professor and symposium host Bernadette Atuahene , is “when state agents transfer property from persons to the state in violation of the state’s own laws or basic human rights.

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FTC Suit Against Firm That's Not a Probe Target Reflects Rising Tensions Over Agency's Sweeping Document Demands

Legal Tech Monitor

“What this is a sign of is the FTC is unlikely to back down when they don’t receive information,” Jamillia Ferris, a partner at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, said.

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California's New Disclosure Requirements Look to Rein in Discovery Costs. Will It Work?

Legal Tech Monitor

Some worry that the California law will increase discovery costs as professionals are forced to deploy more resources earlier on to meet the new requirements.

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AI Update: Data Provenance, Latham Atty Against AI Regulation, New EU AI Laws

Legal Tech Monitor

This week in AI news. The post AI Update: Data Provenance, Latham Atty Against AI Regulation, New EU AI Laws appeared first on Above the Law.

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Waiting For The Host

Legal Tech Monitor

Notes to my (legal) self. The post Waiting For The Host appeared first on Above the Law.

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