Above the Law - Technology

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

The American Legal Technology Awards launched in 2020 with a mission to honor those innovating in the legal space. It was founded by three friends (a lawyer, a law professor, and a legal tech entrepreneur) and is truly a grassroots effort with a big heart. The Awards also boasts 28 world-class judges and 10 award categories, including lifetime achievement.

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LawSites

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Businesses spend significant time, money and effort negotiating that most-common of contracts – the non-disclosure agreement. With the goal of simplifying and standardizing those business dealings, the non-profit organization oneNDA developed an open-source NDA that, since its launch in 2021, has been adopted by more than 1,000 companies, including American Express, Google, Novartis and Panasonic.

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Above the Law - Technology

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Is he trying to put the Bad Legal Takes account out of business? The post Elon Musk Seeks Galaxy Brain Defamation Lawsuit Against Anti-Defamation League For… Not Defamation appeared first on Above the Law.

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Artificial Lawyer

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Will generative AI become a catalyst for significant change among inhouse lawyers? And if so, what part will legal operations play in this? Moreover, what.

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Above the Law - Technology

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

As of October 1st two prominent securities law firms will become one: Sichenzia Ross Ference and Carmel, Milazzo & Feil will become Sichenzia Ross Ference Carmel. The move is a full circle moment, as Ross Carmel and Chris Milazzo were fwere previously partners at Sichenzia Ross Ference. The combined firm will have 60 attorneys and […] The post Two Great Tastes That Taste Great Together: Securities Boutiques Merge appeared first on Above the Law.

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TechnoLlama

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Rachael: Do you mind if I smoke? Deckard: It won’t affect the test. All right, I’m going to ask you a series of questions. Just relax and answer them as simply as you can. — It’s your birthday. Someone gives you a calfskin wallet. Rachael: I wouldn’t accept it.

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Legal IT Professionals

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Afriwise received the Innovation Award at the prestigious African Legal Awards 2023, hosted by Law.com International. The award recognizes how Afriwise transforms legal practice with the fusion of AI-based cognitive computing capabilities and a vast proprietary legal database.

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TechLaw Crossroads

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Photo by Elisa Ventur on Unsplash According to various reports , a recent survey from Wells Fargo’s Legal Specialty Group revealed some surprises. It’s been reported for the first six months of 2023, the legal headcount is up 3.9%, but billable hours are down. Significantly down. Wells Fargo surveyed over 130 law firms, including 68 AmLaw 100 firms.

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Legal IT Insiders

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

We talk to Tony McKenna about the significance of his appointment as the first ILTA president from outside of North America and his key takeaways from the conference in August, … Tony McKenna talks priorities as president of ILTA PLUS his ILTACON 2023 key takeaways Read More » The post Tony McKenna talks priorities as president of ILTA PLUS his ILTACON 2023 key takeaways appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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Attorney at Work

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Omnizant Product Review | Access more creative templates, featuring thoughtful and truly innovative designs, that look different from generic law firm sites. The post Creator Mode: Omnizant’s OneFirst Legal Website Design Package Offers Template Sites That Don’t Look Templated appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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Inside Privacy

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Ahead of its September 8 board meeting, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) has issued draft regulations on cybersecurity audits and risk assessments. Public comments will be requested once the formal rulemaking process is kicked off. Accordingly, the draft regulations are subject to change. Below are the key takeaways: Cybersecurity Audits New cybersecurity audit requirement.

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Attorney at Work

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Wendy Merrill | It's common for firms to ask their biggest rainmaker to be managing partner. But is that the right move? The post Finding Your Law Firm’s Next Managing Partner appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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Legal IT Professionals

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

European law firm Fieldfisher has joined forces with innovative Australian legal technology company Lawcadia to launch a 24-hour data breach notification assessment platform for all organisations with UK and EU data assets subject to GDPR and UK GDPR.

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LawSites

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Recently in Orlando, Fla., at ILTACON, the annual conference of the International Legal Technology Association, I recorded a series of brief live interviews with some of the legal tech companies that were in attendance. Last week on my LawNext podcast, we featured the first set of those interviews – with 12 of the legal tech startups that were participating in ILTACON’s Startup Hub.

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lennyesq

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

BY RAFAEL BERNAL AND REBECCA BEITSCH “Governor [Greg] Abbott [R] announced that he was not ‘asking for permission’ for Operation Lone Star, the anti-immigration program under which Texas constructed the floating barrier,” District Judge David Alan Ezra wrote. “Unfortunately for Texas, permission is exactly what federal law requires before installing obstructions in the nation’s navigable waters.

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Legal Tech Monitor

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

IAALS, the Institute for the Advancement of the American Legal System at the University of Denver, is excited to announce the appointment of six new members to its esteemed Board of Advisors. Their diversity of perspectives and expertise will further strengthen our work to achieve a modern, just, and accessible legal system. “The addition of these distinguished individuals to our board underscores IAALS’ value and impact in the national movement toward a better legal system for all,” said IAALS

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Law Technology Today

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

The Legal Technology Resource Center ’s Women of Legal Tech initiative is intended to encourage diversity and celebrate women in legal technology. This initiative launched in 2015 with a list of innovators and leaders in legal technology and with this year’s additions, that list now includes 141 talented and influential women leaders. Flo Nicolas is a technology thought leader with a decade of experience in technology operations and a lawyer that is passionate about promoting Diversity, Equity,

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Legal Tech Monitor

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Several law firms have consulted with their insurance providers and updated their trainings and policies to support launching generative AI powered chatbots internally. But it is still early days, and more changes may be needed ahead.

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lennyesq

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Deepfakes of underage girls set off alarm bells for legal eagles Katyanna Quach The National Association of Attorneys General, the body that all US states and territories use to collaboratively address legal issues, has urged Congress to pass legislation prohibiting the use of AI to generate child sex abuse images. In a letter [ PDF ] to the leaders of the Senate and the House of Representatives on Tuesday, the Attorneys General requested lawmakers appoint an expert to study how the content-maki

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Legal Tech Monitor

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

From : Blog Entry >> Brian’s Blog Entry Please enjoy this quick ILTACON 2023 summary/takeaway of session “Why the Time Is Now; A Central Repository for All Your Firm Data.” Presenters: Tom Baldwin, CEO, Entegrata; Paul Casey, Data Operations and Analytics Manager, Frost Brown Todd LLP; Reanna Martinez, Solutions Manager, Munger Tolles & Olson LLP; Stacy Rushing, Senior KM and Data Analytics Counsel, Fisher Phillips.

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lennyesq

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

By Kara Scannell , CNN CNN — A federal judge ruled that the jury hearing E. Jean Carroll’s defamation lawsuit will only need to decide how much money Donald Trump will have to pay her, after the judge found the former president was liable (full text of decision)for making defamatory statements. The finding is a significant blow to Trump, who is facing numerous criminal indictments and civil lawsuits – many of them coming to a head as he embarks on a presidential campaign.

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Legal Tech Monitor

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

From : Blog Entry >> Brian’s Blog Entry Please enjoy this quick ILTACON 2023 summary of ” Leveraging Data to Strengthen Your Law Firm’s Brand” by Jill Huse, Partner and Co-founder, INform.

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Relativity

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

As you prepare to join us in Chicago this year, use this checklist to ensure you’re building a strong, intentional agenda and making the most of your time.

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Legal Tech Monitor

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

From : Blog Entry >> Brian’s Blog Entry Please enjoy this quick summary of ILTACON session entitled “Data Mapping for 2023 and Beyond: What Is It and Why Is it Important?” by Ariyah Mandel, VP of Discovery Services, Gulfstream Legal Group. The session delved into the essence of data mapping, tracing its historical roots while highlighting its present-day significance.

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Legal IT Professionals

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Ken Crutchfield, Vice President & General Manager of Legal Markets at Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory U.S. , will moderate a virtual panel – “The Business Case for AI: Justifying Investment in a Future We Don’t Quite Yet Understand,” – at The Legal AI Revolution Part 2.

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Legal Tech Monitor

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

From : Blog Entry >> Brian’s Blog Entry Please enjoy this quick summary of ILTACON session “ The Art of Project Management (and a Little Bit of Science): Combining Agile and Waterfall Methodologies for Successful PM” by Parita Kanevskiy, Leader of Project Management Office (PMO), Eversheds-Sutherland. What is Waterfall methodology Phase based – Planning at the beginning, product delivered at the end.

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Lawmatics

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Bankruptcy law firms face mounting competition and pressure to stand out. With a few dominant players controlling a large share of the bankruptcy market, niche practices must get creative and strategic with their marketing to attract clients and grow their business. This article provides practical tips and techniques to help bankruptcy law firms enhance their efforts across key areas - from understanding the shifting bankruptcy law landscape and changing consumer behaviors to implementing target

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Legal Tech Monitor

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Photo by Elisa Ventur on Unsplash According to various reports , a recent survey from Wells Fargo’s Legal Specialty Group revealed some surprises. It’s been reported for the first six months of 2023, the legal headcount is up 3.9%, but billable hours are down. Significantly down. Wells Fargo surveyed over 130 law firms, including 68 AmLaw 100 firms.

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LawSites

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Two litigation-focused Canadian legal technology companies, CiteRight and Jurisage , have merged, combining CiteRight’s litigation drafting program with Jurisage’s AI technology to create an integrated legal research and drafting solution. Had you listened to my LawNext podcast last week , you would have already known this, as I interviewed CiteRight cofounder Ariel Nacson and Jurisage founder and CEO Colin Lachance as part of my series of interviews at ILTACON, where they revealed t

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Legal Tech Monitor

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Here is my recent Daily Record column. My past Daily Record articles can be accessed here. ** Decoding ILTACON 2023: Key Takeaways on AI’s Impact on the Legal Profession Last month I attended the International Legal Technology Association Conference (ILTACON). This year’s conference was full of excitement about the potential of legal technology and its impact on the practice of law.

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Legal Tech Monitor

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

* If Senator Whitehouse thinks John Roberts will take action after Sam Alito straight up admitted to breaching ethics rules , then he doesn’t know John Roberts! [ Law360 ] * Oregon Supreme Court voting on whether to become the first state in the modern era to offer a full apprenticeship path to the bar. [ Reuters ] * GPT-4 wins a lawyering contest featuring various AI options, but still isn’t as good as humans.

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Legal Tech Monitor

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

The agreement follows an order from U.S. District Judge James Donato in San Francisco that found the consumer class in the case should be decertified.

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Legal Tech Monitor

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Global outsourcer Integreon has entered into partnership with The Contract Network (TCN), which invites all parties to a transaction to collaborate on their platform using generative AI for the drafting, Integreon enters partnership with The Contract Network on ‘one-service-one-price’ gen AI contract offering Read More » The post Integreon enters partnership with The Contract Network on ‘one-service-one-price’ gen AI contract offering appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Two litigation-focused Canadian legal technology companies, CiteRight and Jurisage , have merged, combining CiteRight’s litigation drafting program with Jurisage’s AI technology to create an integrated legal research and drafting solution. Had you listened to my LawNext podcast last week , you would have already known this, as I interviewed CiteRight cofounder Ariel Nacson and Jurisage founder and CEO Colin Lachance as part of my series of interviews at ILTACON, where they revealed the news (sta

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Legal Tech Monitor

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

The American Legal Technology Awards launched in 2020 with a mission to honor those innovating in the legal space. It was founded by three friends (a lawyer, a law professor, and a legal tech entrepreneur) and is truly a grassroots effort with a big heart. The Awards also boasts 28 world-class judges and 10 award categories, including lifetime achievement.

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