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Breached Law Firms Bemoan: ‘The Class Action Attorneys Have Found Us’

Above the Law - Technology

Many lawyers did not comprehend that they were feeding confidential data to the AI. The post Breached Law Firms Bemoan: ‘The Class Action Attorneys Have Found Us’ appeared first on Above the Law.

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Hemingway Could Write a Better Short Story, But AI Can Write a Million Before Hemingway Could Finish One

Kevin O'Keefe

Alarming concept expressed by James Manyika, a SVP at Google, talking with Scott Pelly on 60 MINUTES. Could Hemingway write a better short story? Maybe. But Bard can write a million before Hemingway could finish one. Imagine that level of automation across the economy. For someone who’s blogged for twenty years and owns a company that provides a publishing platform for legal professionals to self publish – on blogs – this could feel like the end of the world.

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How AI Could Impact Your Doc Management System

Above the Law - Technology

It's about to change the game. The post How AI Could Impact Your Doc Management System appeared first on Above the Law.

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Cybersecurity in the Remote Work Era: AI, Employees and an Integrated Defense – With SessionGuardian’s Jordan Ellington and Oren Leib, and Katten’s Trisha Sircar (TGIR Ep. 211)

3 Geeks and a Law Blog

In this episode of The Geek in Review podcast, host Marlene Gebauer and co-host Greg Lambert discuss cybersecurity challenges with guests ⁠ Jordan Ellington ⁠ , founder of ⁠ SessionGuardian ⁠ , ⁠ Oren Leib ⁠ , Vice President of Growth and Partnership at SessionGuardian, and ⁠ Trisha Sircar ⁠ , partner and chief privacy officer at Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP.

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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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The Great Resignation Is Over – But Your In-House Legal Team Is Still A Flight Risk [Sponsored]

Above the Law - Technology

Please join us on July 27th and learn practical strategies to combat burnout and reduce attrition. The post The Great Resignation Is Over – But Your In-House Legal Team Is Still A Flight Risk appeared first on Above the Law.

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Sneak Peek Series: Law Firm Intelligence by Trellis! (Part 1 of 4)

Trellis.Law Blog

We’ll very soon – later on this month – be unveiling our Law Firm Intelligence by Trellis solution with Dashboards to provide Trellis users with Key State Trial Court Intel, filterable by: State, County, Date, Practice Area, Matter Type &… Continue reading → The post Sneak Peek Series: Law Firm Intelligence by Trellis! (Part 1 of 4) first appeared on Trellis.Law Blog.

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Threading The Needle: Ten Things Legal Needs To Know About Threads

Legal Tech Monitor

For legal professionals, the rise of the new app Threads opens new avenues for engagement, networking, and information sharing, while also raising questions about privacy, data security, and the impact on legal professionals’ online presence.

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No More Shiny Butterflies: How to Choose the Best Tech for Your Law Firm

Attorney at Work

Karen and David Skinner's three step process to make the most of technology at your firm. The post No More Shiny Butterflies: How to Choose the Best Tech for Your Law Firm appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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Never Lose Billable Time Again with Automatic Time Tracking Applications

Rocket Matter

If we asked 100 people, “Do you think you should get paid accurately for the time that you work?” 99 would probably say yes (there’s always a contrarian in the bunch). Let’s be real though. Everyone wants to be paid accurately for their work. Just like all professional expects to be paid correctly and in full for their services, lawyers should be paid for their billable time.

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Amazon Isn’t Liable for Selling Suicide “Kits”—McCarthy v. Amazon

Eric Goldman

Speedpera, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons This case involves the tragic suicide of two teenagers, both of whom died by consuming sodium nitrite they purchased from a third-party Amazon merchant (Loudwolf). Sodium nitrite has several socially beneficial commercial uses , including being used (in small quantities) as a food preservative and an antidote to cyanide poisoning.

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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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How Can Social Security Children’s Benefits Help Grandparents Raise Grandchildren?–Center for Retirement Research at Boston College.

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Liu, Siyan and Laura D. Quinby. 2023. Working Paper 2023-9. In 2020, around two million grandparents were responsible for the basic needs of their grandchildren, with grandparent care concentrated in historically disadvantaged communities. Despite being particularly vulnerable to financial insecurity, most grandparents are ineligible for formal support – such as subsidies for foster parents, housing assistance, and Social Security dependent child benefits – because they raise their grandchildre

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How Do I Take a Vacation As A Solo Practitioner? – Guest Lecture with Jared Correia

Solo Practice University

It's that time of year.or any time of year you want and need to get away to regroup and refresh, spend time with family. After all, isn't this one of the perks of solo/small firm practice? Owning your own time? Listen as Jared gives his expert advice on how to take that well needed vacation.

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12 Best Legal Writing Tips For Lawyers 

CaseFox

The art of persuasive writing helps you stand out in the legal industry. Writing is the core part of the legal industry. Often, legal professionals struggle with writing documents, case studies. But legal writing is an important skill that any lawyer should have. It is necessary for lawyers to ensure that their writing style, format and vocabulary is easy to understand for audiences.

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Work 10 Re-File Server

Legal Tech Monitor

From : Blog Entry >> Sheila’s Blog Entry Has anyone implemented the iManage 10 Re-File Server? A couple of years back I recall issues. I would love to hear about any success, failures and or Got Ya’s that we should be aware of.

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Recent Decision Dismissing VPPA Class Action Claim Shows Limits of VPPA’s Reach

Inside Privacy

In the past year, plaintiffs have filed a wave of lawsuits asserting claims under the Video Privacy Protection Act (“VPPA”) in connection with the alleged use of third-party pixels on websites that offer video content. A recent decision establishes the limits of the VPPA’s reach and provides a well-reasoned ground for future motions to dismiss. In Carroll v.

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Is the Third Try the Charm? EU Officials Say This Time the New Data Deal Is Legally Sound; Privacy Advocates Disagree

Legal Tech Monitor

Privacy activist Max Schrems says the new framework fails to protect EU citizens and does not address all of the concerns previously raised by the European Court of Justice. Once again, he says he will challenge the new agreement in Europe’s highest court.

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Join Me at AALL Conference Panel on Generative AI Sponsored by Wolters Kluwer

Dewey B Strategic

This coming Sunday I will participating in a panel at the American Association of Law Libraries Meeting and Conference in Boston. “Exploring the Opportunities & Risks of Generative AI” is sponsored by Wolters Kluwer. Ken Crutchfield, of Wolters Kluwer will moderate the panel which includes Vishal Agnihotri , of Alston & Bird and Courtney Toiaivao of Holland & Knight.

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Join Me at AALL Conference Panel on Generative AI Sponsored by Wolters Kluwer

Legal Tech Monitor

This coming Sunday I will participating in a panel at the American Association of Law Libraries Meeting and Conference in Boston. “Exploring the Opportunities & Risks of Generative AI” is sponsored by Wolters Kluwer. Ken Crutchfield, of Wolters Kluwer will moderate the panel which includes Vishal Agnihotri , of Alston & Bird and Courtney Toiaivao of Holland & Knight.

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AI Models and the Next Generation of Cyber Threats: Adapting Strategies to Stay Secure

Law Technology Today

Technology’s quick development has benefited society greatly, but it has also created brand-new problems. One of these challenges is the changing cyber threat landscape, which necessitates sophisticated measures to protect private data and digital assets. Traditional cybersecurity solutions are no longer enough as businesses and people become more linked.

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From Mentorship to Multidisciplinary Collaboration: The Evolution of the Duty to Supervise

Legal Tech Monitor

The duty to supervise in law has evolved from traditional mentorship and professional competence, reflecting the changing landscape of legal practice and the broader societal expectations placed on legal professionals.

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The 4 Questions to Ask Before Issuing a Legal Hold

Relativity

Legal hold process development can help you solidify a good plan for better results. Discover 4 questions to ask before issuing a legal hold.

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Judges' Generative AI Orders Aren't Prompting Firms to Look Inward—Yet

Legal Tech Monitor

While court orders requiring attorneys to disclose their use of generative AI for legal work aren’t prompting many firms to reevaluate their technology products, that could change if such orders start to become more widespread.

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Lancaster researchers awarded £1.8million to help accelerate technology adoption in law and accountancy firms 

Legal IT Insiders

Academics from Lancaster University Management School (LUMS) have been awarded a £1.8million grant to accelerate the take up of digital technology amongst UK law and accountancy firms. The major research … Lancaster researchers awarded £1.8million to help accelerate technology adoption in law and accountancy firms Read More » The post Lancaster researchers awarded £1.8million to help accelerate technology adoption in law and accountancy firms appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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An AI Primer for Legal – Part I

Legal Tech Monitor

From : Blog Entry >> Marcos’s Blog Entry Source: Filevine – An AI Primer for Legal How will new AI technologies shape the future of law? And how can legal professionals ensure that they adhere to legal ethics while they benefit from new technologies? In part I of our new series, Filevine’s legal futurists Dr. Cain Elliott and Dr. Megan Ma , along with Senior Director of Product Alex McLaughlin , help lawyers answer these questions — and prepare for the future of their practice.

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KP Labs Joins Renovus Capital Partners’ Legal Services Portfolio

Legal IT Professionals

Keesal Propulsion Labs (KP Labs), an innovative provider of technology-enabled solutions for the legal industry, today announced that private equity firm Renovus Capital Partners (Renovus) has acquired the company, effective June 30, 2023. KP Labs specializes in helping corporate law departments innovate through the intelligent use of technology.

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Filevine Offers Vinesign Free Trial of Best-in-Class E-Signature Tool

Legal Tech Monitor

From : Blog Entry >> Marcos’s Blog Entry Source: Filevine Offers Vinesign Free Trial of Best-in-Class E-Signature Tool Salt Lake City, July 11, 2023 – Filevine, leading legal technology provider, is eager to announce the launch of a free trial of its secure e-signature solution, Vinesign. Vinesign streamlines the signature collection process, allowing users to capture signatures quickly, securely, and efficiently using either a desktop or mobile device.

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Convention 108+: The Council of Europe Releases Model Contractual Clauses for Global Data Transfers

Technology Law Dispatch

On June 27, 2023, the Council of Europe (“CoE”) announced the adoption of its first module of the Model Contractual Clauses (“MCCs”) for cross-border data transfers based on the Protocol amending the Convention for the Protection of Individuals with Regard to Automatic Processing of Personal Data (Convention 108+). These model clauses aim to regulate data flows between data controllers and are recommended for adoption by competent authorities.

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Cybersecurity in the Remote Work Era: AI, Employees and an Integrated Defense – With SessionGuardian’s Jordan Ellington and Oren Leib, and Katten’s Trisha Sircar (TGIR Ep. 211)

Legal Tech Monitor

In this episode of The Geek in Review podcast, host Marlene Gebauer and co-host Greg Lambert discuss cybersecurity challenges with guests ⁠ Jordan Ellington ⁠ , founder of ⁠ SessionGuardian ⁠ , ⁠ Oren Leib ⁠ , Vice President of Growth and Partnership at SessionGuardian, and ⁠ Trisha Sircar ⁠ , partner and chief privacy officer at Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP.

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Calloquy Announces New Features and Enhancements to Its Remote Litigation and Court Reporting Platform

Legal IT Professionals

Calloquy, PBC, the first remote litigation platform and court reporting platform designed for litigators, is proud to introduce several new features on and enhancements to its platform.

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Sneak Peek Series: Law Firm Intelligence by Trellis! (Part 1 of 4)

Legal Tech Monitor

We’ll very soon – later on this month – be unveiling our Law Firm Intelligence by Trellis solution with Dashboards to provide Trellis users with Key State Trial Court Intel, filterable by: State, County, Date, Practice Area, Matter Type & Continue reading → The post Sneak Peek Series: Law Firm Intelligence by Trellis! (Part 1 of 4) first appeared on Trellis.Law Blog.

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Guest post: Payment automation – The key to closing deals faster

Legal IT Insiders

by Ed Boal, head of legal at Shieldpay In the fast-paced world of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), time is of the essence. The ability to close deals swiftly and securely … Guest post: Payment automation – The key to closing deals faster Read More » The post Guest post: Payment automation – The key to closing deals faster appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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Evolution of Administrative Services: Centralized Support?

Legal Tech Monitor

From : Blog Entry >> Kristin’s Blog Entry Please enjoy this co-authored blog by Michelle Conn, Sr. Director of Operations, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP and Kristin Rhodes, Senior Practice Manager, Paul Hastings LLP Administrative services at law firms have long been evolving alongside technological advancements; support services need to keep up with new tools to deliver services most efficiently.

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Sam McAllister

Colin S. Levy

Sam McAllister is a legal technology leader, lawyer, and innovator. He was named to the FastCase 50 in 2022 and a finalist for the American Legal Technology Awards in 2021. Tell me a little about your background and how you ended up doing what you do now. My background covers a little bit of everything in technology. I built databases for my baseball cards in middle school and websites in high school for a local company.

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Government Appeals Social Media Ban To … UGHHH, The Fifth Circuit

Legal Tech Monitor

YOU get a prior restraint! And YOU get a prior restraint! The post Government Appeals Social Media Ban To. UGHHH, The Fifth Circuit appeared first on Above the Law.

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The 4 Questions to Ask Before Issuing a Legal Hold

Relativity

Legal hold process development can help you solidify a good plan for better results. Discover 4 questions to ask before issuing a legal hold.

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