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NetDocuments’ Rebecca Sattin On Customer-First Approach And Future-Proofing Your Firm [Sponsored]

Above the Law - Technology

How a customer-focused transition from Worldox to NetDocuments sets the stage for a future of successful tech advancement. The post NetDocuments’ Rebecca Sattin On Customer-First Approach And Future-Proofing Your Firm appeared first on Above the Law.

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AI Engines, Legal Content, and the Questions of Consent and Fair Use: A Looming Battle?

Kevin O'Keefe

Could we see law firms questioning Google and OpenAI on the use of law blogs published by law firms and other legal content in these AI engines? The issue is being raised by larger publishers, as reported by the Wall Street Journal on Sunday. The emerging awareness has set up a war between the forces behind the inputs and the outputs of these new artificial intelligence tools, over whether and how content originators should be compensated.

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Law Firm Data Breaches Surge In 2023

Above the Law - Technology

Cybercriminals appear to be successfully hitting small and large firms alike. The post Law Firm Data Breaches Surge In 2023 appeared first on Above the Law.

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SEC Issues Final Cybersecurity Rules Enhancing and Modifying Disclosure Requirements: Companies will want to Measure Twice and Cut Once

Technology Law Dispatch

On July 26, 2023, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) adopted new rules specifying enhanced disclosure regarding cybersecurity risk management, strategy governance, and incident disclosure. The SEC first proposed new cybersecurity rules back in March 2022. The agency’s comments to the final rule suggest greater disclosure and improved consistency of disclosures will benefit investors.

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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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How Generative AI Works (Part III)

Above the Law - Technology

A discussion on how training works for generative AI tools like ChatGPT. The post How Generative AI Works (Part III) appeared first on Above the Law.

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BriefCatch Raises A $3.5M Seed Round to Expand Its Legal Editing Software and Add AI-Powered Features

LawSites

LawCatch, Inc., developer of the BriefCatch legal editing software, has raised $3.5 million in an oversubscribed seed round. Lead investor in the round is TIA Ventures , which will take a seat on the LawCatch board. Other participants included RiverPark Ventures, C2 Ventures, and Wilson Sonsini Investments Co. BriefCatch founder Ross Guberman said that the company will use the investment to: Launch a suite of related products.

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Specific Steps to Take If You Receive a Threat

Attorney at Work

Teddy Snyder | America is a violent country, and lawyers have not been spared. Here what to do if you receive a threat. The post Specific Steps to Take If You Receive a Threat appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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Guide to Enhancing Law Firm Productivity

Law Technology Today

In an evolving legal environment with market competition at an all-time high, the technical competence of law firms and legal departments of large organizations have to be top notch. It is imperative for legal practitioners to stay updated on regulatory changes as they happen in order to be best suited to service their clients or manage their departments.

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Section 230 Immunizes Facebook’s “Design and Architecture” Choices–M.P. v. Meta

Eric Goldman

This case involves the murderous attack by Dylann Roof against the Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, S.C., killing nine African-Americans. A victim’s daughter sued Facebook, alleging that Facebook’s “design and architecture” radicalized Roof, and that should disqualify Facebook for Section 230. The court doesn’t do the standard 3-part prima facie review of the Section 230 defense elements.

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Measuring in-house legal ROI on external counsel engagements

Xakia

Whatever the reason for outsourcing legal work to external counsel, the costs must justify the choice relative to other resourcing options.

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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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Trump Cases Dismissed –Today’s Edition Newsletter

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ROBERT B. HUBBELL A judge in Georgia rejected Trump’s latest effort to disqualify Fulton County D.A. Fani Willis. See Judge denies Trump’s bid to quash Fulton County DA’s probe into efforts to overturn Georgia election results – ABC News. And a Trump-appointed federal judge dismissed a Trump lawsuit against CNN for describing Trump’s claims that Joe Biden stole the election as the “Big Lie.

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Introduction to Legal Calendaring Software: Empowering Legal Departments for Success

MatterSuite

Managing legal calendars and staying on top of critical deadlines is a daunting task for legal departments. With the complexities of caseloads, litigation processes, and regulatory requirements, it is crucial to adopt a systematic approach to calendaring. Fortunately, legal calendaring software provides an effective solution to streamline and optimize the calendaring process.

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Generative AI in Law: Resistance is Futile

Legal Tech Monitor

Here is my recent Daily Record column. My past Daily Record articles can be accessed here. ** Generative AI in Law: Resistance is Futile I started writing this column on legal technology in 2007, and over the years I’ve noticed a pattern. Time and time again, whenever a new technology comes along that impacts the practice of law, members of our profession tend to have a knee-jerk reaction to it.

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Social Media for Lawyers and Law Firms: The Complete Guide 

CaseFox

You have the right to stay silent on social media. But why stay silent when you can connect with your audience organically and build brand awareness? Social Media for lawyers and firms can bring more clients, boost credibility and help you stand out from the crowd. According to research, currently, 71% of lawyers and firms are getting clients from social media platforms.

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BriefCatch Raises A $3.5M Seed Round to Expand Its Legal Editing Software and Add AI-Powered Features

Legal Tech Monitor

LawCatch, Inc., developer of the BriefCatch legal editing software, has raised $3.5 million in an oversubscribed seed round. Lead investor in the round is TIA Ventures , which will take a seat on the LawCatch board. Other participants included RiverPark Ventures, C2 Ventures, and Wilson Sonsini Investments Co. BriefCatch founder Ross Guberman said that the company will use the investment to: Launch a suite of related products.

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BigHand’s Latest Research Gives Insight into Just How Deep the Staff Attrition Crisis is for Law Firms

Legal IT Professionals

BigHand is a leading provider of technology solutions for law firms that provides busy legal professionals data to increase efficiency, profits, and value. BigHand has released a series of reports highlighting industry trends and how law firms around the world are responding to new challenges posed by changing market dynamics.

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Many Aren't Comfortable With Legal Using Generative AI. But That Could Soon Change

Legal Tech Monitor

While there are some use cases that consumers feel comfortable with the legal industry leveraging generative AI for, a new survey from DISCO found that about a third of respondents said they’re against any use of the tech in legal.

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The Legal Looking Glass

Colin S. Levy

As the illustrious Lewis Carroll might have observed, had he swapped the Queen of Hearts for the gavel of justice, legal technology has ushered in a world of wonders, with consequences rippling through the legal profession's social fabric. Legal tech, like Alice's adventures in Wonderland, has turned antiquated legal practices on their head, challenging convention and prompting observers to exclaim, "Curiouser and curiouser!

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NetDocuments’ Rebecca Sattin On Customer-First Approach And Future-Proofing Your Firm [Sponsored]

Legal Tech Monitor

How a customer-focused transition from Worldox to NetDocuments sets the stage for a future of successful tech advancement. The post NetDocuments’ Rebecca Sattin On Customer-First Approach And Future-Proofing Your Firm appeared first on Above the Law.

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Managing Law Firm Remote Workers: Best Practices for Adequate Supervision and Oversight

Lawmatics

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, many law firms transitioned to a remote work setup to keep their operations running while keeping their employees safe. While remote work has many benefits, such as increased flexibility and cost savings, it also presents unique challenges, particularly when it comes to managing and supervising remote workers. This blog post will provide law firms with best practices for ensuring adequate supervision and oversight of their remote workers, including effective

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Tools to Use to Scale Up Your Insurance Defense Practice

Legal Tech Monitor

From : Blog Entry >> Marcos’s Blog Entry Source: Filevine – 4 Tools to Use to Scaler Up your Insurance Defense As an insurance defense legal professional , you know what it means to feel pressure. Your clients are constantly pushing for lower costs, even as your own expenses rise. How can you keep your clients happy while maintaining high professional standards — and finding financial stability for you and your firm?

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Representing a New Community: Supporting Lit Boutiques with RelativityOne

Relativity

In 2022, Relativity formed a new team to help meet the needs of an emerging segment: litigation boutique law firms. Here are the strategies our partner community has learned are uniquely beneficial to this segment.

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New AV Preeminent Peer Rated Attorneys | July 2023

Martindale-Avvo

Martindale-Hubbell, part of the Martindale-Avvo family, is proud to announce that the following attorneys have achieved a Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating, awarded to only those lawyers who have the highest ethical standards, legal knowledge, and professional ability. This rating signifies a large number of the lawyer’s peers have assessed their professional ability in a specific area of practice via a secure online survey.

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Proposed Second Amendment to NYDFS Cybersecurity Regulations: Comments Due August 14

Inside Privacy

Following up on the recent release by the New York Department of Financial Services (“NYDFS”) of an updated proposed second amendment to its “first-in-the-nation” Cybersecurity Regulation, 23 NYCRR Part 500 (proposed second amendment released June 28, 2023), it is not too late for companies to submit comments on the most recent version of the proposed changes from NYDFS.

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Six Trust Accounting Challenges Faced by Solo and Small Firms

Rocket Matter

Imagine handling dozens of bank accounts that you move money in and out of on a daily basis while tracking every transaction down to the penny. It’s enough to make your head spin. Of course, if you work in a law office, you likely do that already. Proper legal trust accounting is critical to success in this industry, but it’s tricky for many law firms, especially those with limited time and staffing resources.

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How Generative AI Works (Part III)

Legal Tech Monitor

A discussion on how training works for generative AI tools like ChatGPT. The post How Generative AI Works (Part III) appeared first on Above the Law.

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ProSearch to Share Discovery Solutions for Microsoft 365, Short Messaging, and Data Privacy Compliance at ILTACON 2023

Legal IT Professionals

ProSearch, a leading provider of comprehensive discovery and compliance solutions to corporate legal departments and law firms, announces its support of the International Legal Technology Association with a 2023 sponsorship, including ILTACON 2023, the premier educational and networking event for the legal sector, being held August 20-24 in Orlando, Florida.

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Read Trump August 1st Indictment

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