Above the Law - Technology

JUNE 15, 2023

Time and advice, Abraham Lincoln famously said, are a lawyer’s stock in trade. If so, then the two most important tools in a law practice may just be the calendar and the document management system. Through the calendar, the lawyer manages time, and through documents the lawyer dispenses and memorializes advice. Given this, the recently announced integration of rules-based legal calendaring software LawToolBox with document management system NetDocuments seems as natural a pairing as hot fudge a

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Kevin O'Keefe

JUNE 15, 2023

Can you quantify the value of AI to a legal blogger? Let’s have some fun looking at the question. For lawyers just starting to blog – and maybe just starting to practice law – who use AI to stragically identify niche areas of the law to practice in and blog on, the upside in revenue is pretty strong. There are many examples of blogging lawyers who focused on niches going uncovered who have done very well for themselves.

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Above the Law - Technology

JUNE 15, 2023

When should you swipe right on a new CLM? The post What Dating Tech Can Teach Us About Contract Lifecycle Management appeared first on Above the Law.

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Inside Privacy

JUNE 15, 2023

The Connecticut legislature passed Connecticut SB 3 on June 2, 2023. If enacted by the governor, the bill would amend the Connecticut Data Privacy Act (“CTDPA”) to include a number of provisions related to health and minors’ data. Additional detail on the CTDPA can be found in our previous blog post here. The health-related provisions would take effect on July 1, 2023.

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Advertiser: Trellis

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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Above the Law - Technology

JUNE 15, 2023

The legal technology company Casetext celebrates its 10th anniversary today. In a blog post the company published today, it describes itself as “a ten-year overnight success.” That sums it up well. Like many startups, its path to success has taken it on detours along the way. The company it started as in 2013 is not the company it is today.

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TechLaw Crossroads

JUNE 15, 2023

Steve Schwartz, the lawyer in New York who improperly used ChatGPT recently, was all the news last week. For those who don’t know, Schwartz says he used ChatGPt to prepare a Brief filed with a court. The Brief included some case citations that ChatGPT supplied. The problem was the cases didn’t exit. They were hallucinations. Photo by ilgmyzin on Unsplash While many were quick to blame the tech, the real problem was not the tech.

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Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

JUNE 15, 2023

When economic times get tough, the natural inclination is to cut back on spending. For a law firm, marketing may be one of the first seemingly superfluous areas on the chopping block. While cutting these extra dollars from your bottom line is undoubtedly tempting, you should not stop marketing altogether. Instead, law firms should focus on optimizing their budgets by making conscientious, strategic marketing decisions designed to reach more clients while weathering the storm.

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Inside Privacy

JUNE 15, 2023

Earlier this week, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) published an update to its rulemaking agenda indicating that it does not plan to approve two proposed cyber rules until at least October 2023 (the agenda’s timeframe is an estimate). The proposed rules in question address disclosure requirements regarding cybersecurity governance and cybersecurity incidents at publicly traded companies and registered investment advisers and funds.

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lennyesq

JUNE 15, 2023

Recent media reports have generated a large number of queries about Presidential records and the Presidential Records Act (PRA), 44 U.S.C. 2201-2209. The PRA requires that all records created by Presidents (and Vice-Presidents) be turned over to the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) at the end of their administrations. Below is additional information about how NARA carries out its responsibilities under the PRA.

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Legal Tech Monitor

JUNE 15, 2023

It is crucial for law firms to consider their ability to streamline general document and record retrieval processes and maintenance. Doing so will result in significant time savings, ultimately reducing industry burnout and enhancing work-life quality and balance.

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Advertiser: Trellis

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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Legal IT Professionals

JUNE 15, 2023

BigHand, a leading provider of technology solutions for busy legal professionals, has been recognized as an ALM Pacesetter for the prestigious Legal Department Spend Management Report.

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Legal Tech Monitor

JUNE 15, 2023

Legal Aid of North Carolina (LANC) recently announced it will launch the Innovation Lab , which will explore and implement innovative solutions to the state’s justice gap. LANC is making history as the first legal service organization in the country to launch such a lab. The Lab’s goal is to “bring together clients, community partners, law schools, staff, and justice tech experts to pursue projects that integrate technology and design best practices into legal service delivery that improves acc

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lennyesq

JUNE 15, 2023

Sunday, June 25, 2023 11:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. EST In-Person Networking Event Sponsored by the General Practice Section & Young Lawyers Section Join the General Practice Section and the Young Lawyers Section for a day at the races at Belmont Park! Enjoy an afternoon of fun, networking, and you may even win some money! Cost includes a buffet lunch and entry into Belmont.

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Legal Tech Monitor

JUNE 15, 2023

The 2023 National Legal Sector Benchmark Survey Bright Insight finds that shifts in client demand, recruiting and retention, fee compression and lawyers leaving the industry are among factors driving change in the industry.

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Attorney at Work

JUNE 15, 2023

You at Work Spotlight | Meet Manhattan real estate attorney Thomas D. Kearns. The post Q&A With Thomas Kearns: Spearheading Olshan’s Steady Growth appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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Legal Tech Monitor

JUNE 15, 2023

Steve Schwartz, the lawyer in New York who improperly used ChatGPT recently, was all the news last week. For those who don’t know, Schwartz says he used ChatGPt to prepare a Brief filed with a court. The Brief included some case citations that ChatGPT supplied. The problem was the cases didn’t exit. They were hallucinations. Photo by ilgmyzin on Unsplash While many were quick to blame the tech, the real problem was not the tech.

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iPhone J.D.

JUNE 15, 2023

We have just started the part of the year that is after Apple's WWDC conference and before the new operating systems for the iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and more are released. But beta versions are out, so a few folks are starting to play with the new technology and explain how things work. I virtually never run beta operating systems on my devices; I depend upon them too much to get work done and I don't want to deal with the inevitable instability of pre-release software.

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Legal Tech Monitor

JUNE 15, 2023

More APIs mean faster and more convenient integrations. But as the plug-ins are fast spreading across legal, they are bringing with them their own risks and concerns.

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Lineal Services

JUNE 15, 2023

In the rapidly evolving landscape of eDiscovery , consistency in workflows is crucial for corporate legal departments. It enhances efficiency, provides global reporting capabilities, mitigates legal risks, supports the use of innovative technologies and fosters collaboration. Efficiency Repeatable workflows across eDiscovery projects within a corporate caseload ensure consistency and efficiency in the corporate legal department.

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Legal Tech Monitor

JUNE 15, 2023

Florida’s newly signed Digital Bill of Rights comes with unique provisions that data privacy professionals say could catch some companies by surprise.

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Debevoise Data Blog

JUNE 15, 2023

On April 19, 2023, the New York Attorney General (the “NYAG”) published new guidance (the “ Guide ”) recommending security measures for companies entrusted with consumers’ personal information. The Guide supplements the reasonable safeguards already outlined in the New York Shield Act , which, in part, requires covered entities to maintain reasonable security measures when handling personal information related to New York residents.

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Legal Tech Monitor

JUNE 15, 2023

From : Blog Entry >> ILTA’s Blog Entry (Chicago, IL) June 15, 2023 – The International Legal Technology Association (ILTA), announces the Tuesday Keynote speaker for ILTACON 2023. ILTA is pleased to announce Ken Sala z, Magician and Mentalist, as the Tuesday Keynote speaker for ILTACON, the premier legal technology professional education and networking event.

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Legal IT Group

JUNE 15, 2023

According to the GDPR – General Data Protection Regulation – residents of the European Union (“ EU ”) can send requests regarding their data to all legal and natural persons who process it. Those requests most often relate to the right of access, i.e. obtaining a copy of personal data and specific information about the nature of its processing, such as the length of time it is stored.

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Legal Tech Monitor

JUNE 15, 2023

The legal technology company Casetext celebrates its 10th anniversary today. In a blog post the company published today, it describes itself as “a ten-year overnight success.” That sums it up well. Like many startups, its path to success has taken it on detours along the way. The company it started as in 2013 is not the company it is today. In fact, as I described in my very first post about Casetext , its original vision was a crowdsourced case law library that its users would edit and annotate

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CaseFox

JUNE 15, 2023

For lawyers and law firms, effective client communication can make or break their reputation. Law firm client communication can give your clients an idea of what it is like to work with your firm. It will also help them differentiate you from others in the industry. Whether you are having an in-person meeting with your client or communicating through email or phone calls.

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Legal Tech Monitor

JUNE 15, 2023

As Casetext turns 10 years old, generative AI is causing “the nature of what it means to practice law, the kind of work that we as lawyers are doing on a day-to-day basis, to shift in ways that I think are wonderful,” said COO, GC and co-founder Laura Safdie.

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Lawmatics

JUNE 15, 2023

Congratulations! You've tirelessly studied for what feels like centuries, you managed to pass the bar exam with flying colors and put in the work to prove you've got the chops. Now you're ready to start the next chapter of your legal career— opening or joining a practice of your very own. Sitting on the edge of your future as a lawyer is exhilarating—you have the power to change people's lives, protect the innocent, and uphold justice as a legal professional.

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Legal Tech Monitor

JUNE 15, 2023

Addleshaw Goddard is conducting trials or proof of concepts with five generative AI vendors in the drafting, review, legal review and productivity space, led by a working group that has. Exclusive: Addleshaw Goddard undertakes five gen AI trials with cross-firm engagement Read More » The post Exclusive: Addleshaw Goddard undertakes five gen AI trials with cross-firm engagement appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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CaseFox

JUNE 15, 2023

Lawyers and attorneys find themselves juggling with too many tasks at hand. Lawyers can find legal project management a daunting task, especially if they don’t have any prior experience with project management. However, embracing legal project management technology can streamline the management process and make it overall more effective. The best project management software can revolutionize the process and ensure a successful outcome for lawyers.

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Legal Tech Monitor

JUNE 15, 2023

The benefits of this integration of calendaring and document management are available directly within the Office environment in which most lawyers spend their days. The post LawToolBox-NetDocuments Integration Unifies Lawyers’ Calendars Across Outlook, Teams, And NetDocuments appeared first on Above the Law.

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Ikigai Law

JUNE 15, 2023

This piece discusses what developers can do to minimise privacy risks when developing AI tools like ChatGPT. The piece first appeared on IndiaAI and can be accessed here. For privacy lawyers, ChatGPT’s ban in Italy was a ‘told-ya’ moment. Large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT are trained on huge volumes of data. This includes publicly available data sourced from the Internet, such as open Reddit threads or news pieces; datasets licensed/ purchased from relevant providers, for instance, datas

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Legal Tech Monitor

JUNE 15, 2023

Time and advice, Abraham Lincoln famously said, are a lawyer’s stock in trade. If so, then the two most important tools in a law practice may just be the calendar and the document management system. Through the calendar, the lawyer manages time, and through documents the lawyer dispenses and memorializes advice. Given this, the recently announced integration of rules-based legal calendaring software LawToolBox with document management system NetDocuments seems as natural a pairing as hot fudge a

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Clio

JUNE 15, 2023

When it comes to online search, Google dominates. But, with more generative artificial intelligence (AI) offerings emerging, the way we think about search and AI is shifting. Enter Google’s player in the AI chatbot field: Google Bard. So, what potential value may be found in Google Bard for lawyers? While we’re just beginning to explore Bard’s capabilities, the possibilities for lawyers—from streamlined research to next-level law firm marketing—could be groundbreaking.

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Legal Tech Monitor

JUNE 15, 2023

When should you swipe right on a new CLM? The post What Dating Tech Can Teach Us About Contract Lifecycle Management appeared first on Above the Law.

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Legal IT Professionals

JUNE 15, 2023

Litera, a global leader in legal technology solutions, and ZERO Systems, a generative AI company for enterprises, are partnering to offer a mobile metadata management solution for law firms.

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