Above the Law - Technology
AUGUST 30, 2023
AI may not be able to solve every legal problem, but it can get lawyers paid. The post Law Firms Struggling With Arcane Billing Guidelines Can Look To AI For Relief appeared first on Above the Law.
TechLaw Crossroads
AUGUST 30, 2023
Photo by Tingey Injury Law Firm on Unsplash Every time I turn around, there’s another astounding and confounding assault on our rights. This time, it was the Fifth Circuit stepping in to ensure that our right against unreasonable search and seizure stops cold at the border. On August 15, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals handed down a remarkable and scary decision limiting the rights of US citizens coming back into the country.
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Above the Law - Technology
AUGUST 30, 2023
Technology -- your work friend that could ruin your career in a keystroke! The post Be Careful When Forwarding Emails To Counsel And Clients appeared first on Above the Law.
Eric Goldman
AUGUST 30, 2023
This is a competitive keyword advertising lawsuit. The plaintiff has a trademark registration for the “Nursing CE Central” mark for providing continuing education for nurses. [Note: if it’s not obvious, “CE” is an abbreviation for “continuing education.” Just like we use the term “CLE” or “MCLE” in legal circles.
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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.
Above the Law - Technology
AUGUST 30, 2023
Yesterday, I reported here on the acquisition by global e-discovery company Reveal of two other leading e-discovery companies, Logikcull and IPRO , in a deal valued at more than $1 billion. Today, some of the employees of those acquired companies began receiving layoff notices. A Reveal spokesperson declined to provide the number of employees impacted, but said that the majority of both companies’ employees are staying on.
Legal IT Insiders
AUGUST 30, 2023
New Zealand-founded cloud practice management system vendor Actionstep has acquired Perth-based competitor FilePro, which provides case and document management, accounting and timekeeping to customers from sole practitioners to large law firms … Actionstep acquires Perth-based competitor FilePro to grow mid-market offering Read More » The post Actionstep acquires Perth-based competitor FilePro to grow mid-market offering appeared first on Legal IT Insider.
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LawSites
AUGUST 30, 2023
If you missed our Legaltech Week show Friday in which we shared our takeaways from ILTACON, worry not. The full video is available below. Our show is live every Friday at 3 p.m. ET and also available after the fact as an audio podcast and in video. Here are the links to know: Sign up for the free weekly live webinar. Subscribe for weekly email previews of show topics and recaps.
Legal Tech Monitor
AUGUST 30, 2023
Mental barriers are hard. The worst create varying degrees of doubt, insecurity, confusion, anger, suspicion, fear, and instability. Overcoming or reducing mental roadblocks is challenging. If you’re experiencing any of the bad feelings listed above, you likely won’t want to address the problem alone. But who can you trust? Or even feel comfortable talking to?
Martindale-Avvo
AUGUST 30, 2023
Martindale-Nolo runs an extensive digital network consisting of multiple thorough legal websites. Clients who run into legal issues can turn to the Martindale-Nolo network for solutions. There, they will discover a wealth of accurate legal information to educate them about the scope of their situation. Then, they can decide if they need professional legal assistance and complete a law firm intake form to request more information from a local attorney.
Legal Tech Monitor
AUGUST 30, 2023
IAALS’ report, Building a Better Bar: The Twelve Building Blocks of Minimum Competence , provides the first-ever empirically grounded definition of the minimum competence required to practice law. Our comprehensive study found that minimum competence consists of 12 interlocking “building blocks,” which reveal not only what it takes to be a minimally competent lawyer, but how current licensing systems must be improved to reflect what new lawyers—and those they work with—actually do in practice.
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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.
Legal IT Professionals
AUGUST 30, 2023
Marriott Harrison, a UK-based law firm offering advisory and transactional services to clients building, scaling and evolving businesses through M&A, venture capital, and the complex challenges related to growing, operating, financing and selling companies, has partnered with Nexl to streamline operations, enhance collaboration, and drive sustainable growth.
Legal Tech Monitor
AUGUST 30, 2023
When legal teams work with IT to purchase the software they need on a marketplace, both departments can optimize their technology budgets, save time, and collaborate strategically rather than on a haphazard, ad hoc basis.
LLRX
AUGUST 30, 2023
This semi-monthly column by Sabrina I. Pacifici highlights news, government reports and industry white papers as well as academic papers 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. Each entry includes the publication name, date published, article title and abstract.
Legal Tech Monitor
AUGUST 30, 2023
In two separate opinions, a federal judge has dismissed class actions against Papa Johns and GameStop that alleged the use of session replay code on companies’ websites violated the Pennsylvania Wiretapping and Electronic Surveillance Control Act.
Pillsbury Law Internet and Technology blog
AUGUST 30, 2023
In this week’s News of Note, ransomware attacks break records and wipe data for a majority of a cloud provider’s customers, while one RaaS case delivers useful details about cybercriminal techniques and tactics. Also, the development of algorithms to protect against quantum computers continues, facial recognition software nabs an elderly criminal, and more.
Legal Tech Monitor
AUGUST 30, 2023
While the Data Privacy Framework brings a new mechanism for e-discovery professionals to rely on during cross-border discovery, e-discovery attorneys still face stringent requirements from the GDPR and other upcoming EU regulations.
Legal IT Insiders
AUGUST 30, 2023
Australian eLitigation consultancy elaw today (30 August) announced that its app Ostentus is now compatible with RelativityOne. Ostentus enables litigators to prepare for and present evidence at hearings without users … eDiscovery: Ostentus app now compatible with RelativityOne in “true differentiator” for legal teams Read More » The post eDiscovery: Ostentus app now compatible with RelativityOne in “true differentiator” for legal teams appeared first on Legal
Legal Tech Monitor
AUGUST 30, 2023
Photo by Tingey Injury Law Firm on Unsplash Every time I turn around, there’s another astounding and confounding assault on our rights. This time, it was the Fifth Circuit stepping in to ensure that our right against unreasonable search and seizure stops cold at the border. On August 15, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals handed down a remarkable and scary decision limiting the rights of US citizens coming back into the country.
iPhone J.D.
AUGUST 30, 2023
California attorney David Sparks has been producing great educational content for an incredibly long time. His iPad at Work book was groundbreaking when it came out over a decade ago, and he then moved on to electronic publications in iBooks and then more recently to online Field Guide courses. This latest iteration is the best format yet. Each Field Guide features incredibly well-produced videos in which David explains and shows you exactly how to use an app or service.
Legal Tech Monitor
AUGUST 30, 2023
Despite skepticism in the legal industry around the use of AI, clients are fueling demand for legal advice and the adoption of AI among law firms themselves.
LLRX
AUGUST 30, 2023
The emergence of Large Language Models (LLMs) in legal research signifies a transformative shift. This article by Sean Harrington critically evaluates the advent and fine-tuning of Law-Specific LLMs, such as those offered by Casetext, Westlaw, and Lexis. Unlike generalized models, these specialized LLMs draw from databases enriched with authoritative legal resources, ensuring accuracy and relevance.
Legal Tech Monitor
AUGUST 30, 2023
New Zealand-founded cloud practice management system vendor Actionstep has acquired Perth-based competitor FilePro, which provides case and document management, accounting and timekeeping to customers from sole practitioners to large law firms. Actionstep acquires Perth-based competitor FilePro to grow mid-market offering Read More » The post Actionstep acquires Perth-based competitor FilePro to grow mid-market offering appeared first on Legal IT Insider.
Legal Tech Monitor
AUGUST 30, 2023
The state court legal research and analytics platform noted that it plans to leverage this funding round for its “next phase of growth” which will see new generative AI features and product releases.
Legal Tech Monitor
AUGUST 30, 2023
Australian eLitigation consultancy elaw today (30 August) announced that its app Ostentus is now compatible with RelativityOne. Ostentus enables litigators to prepare for and present evidence at hearings without users. eDiscovery: Ostentus app now compatible with RelativityOne in “true differentiator” for legal teams Read More » The post eDiscovery: Ostentus app now compatible with RelativityOne in “true differentiator” for legal teams appeared first on Legal IT Insider.
Legal Tech Monitor
AUGUST 30, 2023
If you missed our Legaltech Week show Friday in which we shared our takeaways from ILTACON, worry not. The full video is available below. [embedded content] Our show is live every Friday at 3 p.m. ET and also available after the fact as an audio podcast and in video.
Legal Tech Monitor
AUGUST 30, 2023
AI may not be able to solve every legal problem, but it can get lawyers paid. The post Law Firms Struggling With Arcane Billing Guidelines Can Look To AI For Relief appeared first on Above the Law.
Legal Tech Monitor
AUGUST 30, 2023
Update: A Reveal spokesperson has now confirmed that the number of employees who have been laid off is 79. Although a WARN Act notice filed in Arizona stated a higher number, Reveal said that was a clerical error and will be corrected. Yesterday, I reported here on the acquisition by global e-discovery company Reveal of two other leading e-discovery companies, Logikcull and IPRO , in a deal valued at more than $1 billion.
Legal Tech Monitor
AUGUST 30, 2023
Technology — your work friend that could ruin your career in a keystroke! The post Be Careful When Forwarding Emails To Counsel And Clients appeared first on Above the Law.
Legal Tech Monitor
AUGUST 30, 2023
The focus on practical use cases for generative AI was rivaled only by the sense of energy and collegiality that permeated the second-largest ILTACON to date.
Legal Tech Monitor
AUGUST 30, 2023
Technology is your friend. The post Biglaw Chair Recommends Partners Start Texting Associates appeared first on Above the Law.
Legal Tech Monitor
AUGUST 30, 2023
Actionstep is the latest company from the Australia and New Zealand region moving to expand its market share this year.
Legal Tech Monitor
AUGUST 30, 2023
“It’s a surprisingly full time job at times. to really deeply understand where we’re willing to tolerate more risk in service of our mission and where we’re more sensitive to risk,” Anthropic AI legal chief Brian Israel said.
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