December, 2023

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The 10 Best AI Training Courses for Lawyers

Legal Tech Blog

AI has become an integral part of today’s developments and even everyday life. However, mastering it is not always as easy as it might seem – especially in the legal field – which is why, after intensive research, we have compiled a list of the 10 best AI training courses and platforms for lawyers, legal professionals and students.

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The Future of Legal Technology

Lawmatics

As the world continues to undergo rapid technological advancements, the legal industry has not been left behind (although some lawyers may wish it was). With emerging new technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, many people have started considering what legal software might mean for the legal profession’s future. Most lawyers recognize the productivity and efficiency gains brought about by legal technology.

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In-House Legal Technology: Mind your Ps and Qs

Xakia

Never has an end-of-year review of legal technology been so interesting: what have we accomplished and where are we going? For the industry? For in-house matter management ? For Xakia ?

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Republicans Are Mad The FCC Rejected Elon Musk’s Attempt To Get A Billion Dollars In Subsidies To Deliver Pricey Satellite Broadband To Some Traffic Medians

Above the Law - Technology

Always the victim. The post Republicans Are Mad The FCC Rejected Elon Musk’s Attempt To Get A Billion Dollars In Subsidies To Deliver Pricey Satellite Broadband To Some Traffic Medians appeared first on Above the Law.

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Prep with Purpose: How to Build Better Trial Binders

Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor

Get ready to master the art and science of trial preparation organization that top attorneys rely on in this exclusive webinar! Attorney and law professor, Joe Stephens, J.D., will walk through proven systems for creating comprehensive trial notebooks and binders that transform scattered case materials into a powerful command center. Learning Objectives: Strategic Organization 📊 Learn the essential sections every trial notebook needs and how to structure them for maximum clarity and acce

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Business Intelligence Report 2023: Driving engagement and avoiding the pitfalls

Legal IT Insiders

The days of law firm leaders having to use their best educated guesses to make important strategic business decisions are long gone, with business intelligence tools capable of analysing data … Business Intelligence Report 2023: Driving engagement and avoiding the pitfalls Read More » The post Business Intelligence Report 2023: Driving engagement and avoiding the pitfalls appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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Legal Resolutions and Planning for the New Year

Legal Talk Network

As the New Year approaches, legal professionals find themselves at the crossroads of reflection and anticipation. Planning for the upcoming year is not only a strategic necessity, but also a crucial step toward ensuring success in an ever-evolving legal landscape. In this blog post, we will explore key considerations and actions that law firms and legal professionals should take to pave the way for a successful and prosperous New Year.

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The New York Times and OpenAI/Microsoft Suit Likely to Result in Settlement

Kevin O'Keefe

The New York Times filed suit against OpenAI and Microsoft this morning alleging use of millions of articles from The Times to train advanced chatbots, such as ChatGPT, which the Times argues competes unfairly with its own content. The parties had been in negotiations on an agreement for some time, with The Times threatening to sue, months ago. The Times seeks billions in damages and a call for the destruction of AI models trained with its copyrighted material.

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Justia Ask A Lawyer by the Numbers: Third Quarter 2023

Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

As part of our mission to make the law free and accessible for all, Justia helps consumers connect with legal information directly from lawyers through Justia Ask A Lawyer, our free question-and-answer forum. For lawyers, this forum presents a unique marketing opportunity by showcasing the attorney’s legal knowledge and creating greater online visibility for the attorney via our Justia Ask A Lawyer pages.

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Voting Is Open! Pick the 15 Finalists to Compete At Startup Alley at ABA TECHSHOW 2024 in February

Above the Law - Technology

Voting is now open! Help pick the 15 legal tech startups that will get to compete at the eighth-annual Startup Alley at ABA TECHSHOW 2024. Your votes determine the 15 companies selected to face off in a live pitch competition that will be the opening-night event of this year’s TECHSHOW, which is Feb. 14-17, 2024, in Chicago. They also get to exhibit in a special Startup Alley portion of the exhibit hall.

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CMS becomes the latest law firm to fall victim to LockBit cyber-attack 

Legal IT Insiders

International law firm CMS has become the latest to fall victim to a LockBit cyber-attack, which the firm told Legal IT Insider is isolated to CMS Spain. Reports of the … CMS becomes the latest law firm to fall victim to LockBit cyber-attack Read More » The post CMS becomes the latest law firm to fall victim to LockBit cyber-attack appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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Leverage Trellis Court Data To Identify More Investment Opportunities

Finance teams find Trellis to be particularly effective in conducting comprehensive due diligence on both individuals and businesses. With our court data solution, financial experts can access critical litigation insights, making it an invaluable resource for informed decision-making in the financial sector.

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General Counsel Report from FTI Consulting and Relativity Reveals Declining Risk Preparedness Across Global Corporate Legal Departments

Legal IT Professionals

FTI Consulting, Inc. and global legal technology company Relativity today announced findings from The General Counsel Report. The study uncovered substantial changes in how global legal departments are strategizing around and preparing for their biggest risks.

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Chinese court declares that AI-generated image has copyright

TechnoLlama

The copyright law world has been abuzz last week with news that a court in the People’s Republic of China decided that a work generated with Stable Diffusion had copyright, and therefore the author could sue for copyright infringement.

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AI in Legal Blogging Demands the Same Visionary Leadership that Pioneered Legal Blogging’s Inception

Kevin O'Keefe

Thad McIlroy , an electronic publishing analyst at The Future of Publishing, author, and founding partner of Publishing Technology Partners writes in Publisher’s Weekly that integration of AI in publishing is a challenging yet essential step for the industry. Much of what McIlroy says applies to law firms and their legal blogging. AI’s unfamiliarity breeds anxiety, but avoiding technological advancements is not a viable option.

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New From Justia CLE & Webinars: Podcasting 101

Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

Your favorite podcasts, from true crime to comedy, health, and beyond, require various legal agreements and considerations before becoming a reality. Join Justia Webinars to explore the role of lawyers in the podcasting realm and gain practical knowledge about navigating podcasting law and deal-making. CLE Webinar Details & Speaker Podcasting 101: Advising Clients in Preproduction, Production, and Distribution will begin at 3:00 p.m.

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The Tech-Savvy Paralegals Playbook: How To Leverage AI

Speaker: Allison Mears, Adela Wekselblatt, and George Socha

Artificial intelligence is reshaping the legal industry, and paralegals are at the forefront of this transformation. As AI becomes more integrated into legal workflows, paralegals can streamline their daily tasks, enhance efficiency, and add greater value to their firms and organizations. But what exactly does AI mean for paralegals today—and how can you leverage it to your advantage?

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Here Are the Standings So Far, As 25 Startups Vie for A Spot In Startup Alley at ABA TECHSHOW

Above the Law - Technology

With just two weeks left in the voting to pick the 15 startups that will go to Startup Alley at ABA TECHSHOW in February, here are the standings so far. As a reminder, you get to pick the 15 startups out of 25 semifinalists. The 15 startups selected will face off in a live pitch competition that is the opening night event of TECHSHOW, which is Feb. 14-17, 2024, in Chicago.

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ENISA and CISA sign working arrangement to enhance EU-US cooperation in tackling cyber threats

Legal IT Insiders

Today (7 December) at the EU-US Cyber Dialogue, the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) signed a working arrangement to combine efforts … ENISA and CISA sign working arrangement to enhance EU-US cooperation in tackling cyber threats Read More » The post ENISA and CISA sign working arrangement to enhance EU-US cooperation in tackling cyber threats appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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Skadden Selects NetDocuments Global Cloud Document Management Platform as Part of Commitment to Excellence in Client Services

Legal IT Professionals

NetDocuments, the world’s #1 trusted cloud platform where legal professionals do their best work, today announced that Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, one of the world’s preeminent law firms, has selected NetDocuments to support its 1,700 lawyers in 21 offices across 50-plus disciplines, as part of the global firm’s commitment to excellence in legal and client services.

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High Court rules that Getty v Stability AI case can proceed

TechnoLlama

While most of the attention regarding artificial intelligence and copyright has been centred in the United States, it’s useful to remember that one of the main pieces of litigation is taking place in the courts of England and Wales.

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Smarter Patent Family Research: The Tools And Tactics You Need Now

Speaker: Andrew Klein

Are there mysteries lurking in your family tree? 🕵 No, not a long-lost half-brother - I'm talking about a patent family tree! IP paralegals need fast and easy ways to verify and report on essential data about foreign equivalents of US assets. Join us to master the global scope of key assets to support prosecution, portfolio management, litigation, licensing, competitive monitoring and more!

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“Effective Accelerationism” Pushes for Unrestricted Progress in AI

Kevin O'Keefe

While many are looking to put the brakes on AI, a pro-tech movement called “Effective Accelerationism” is pushing for unrestricted progress in AI and other emerging technologies. Kevin Rose of The New York Times reports the group, which originated on social media, opposes regulations and believes the benefits of AI far outweigh the potential harms. EA emerged in response to by the name of a movement by the name “Effective Altruism” which promotes slow going on AI due to its potential risks.

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Justia Legal Resources: Banking and Finance Law Center

Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

Last month, a financial scandal that captured the attention of many Americans reached its climax. Sam Bankman-Fried had founded cryptocurrency exchange FTX in 2019 and served as its CEO, despite allegedly knowing nothing about cryptocurrency at the time. He soon became a billionaire, but the bubble did not take long to burst. FTX filed for bankruptcy in November 2022, and “SBF” was arrested in the Bahamas the next month.

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The NY Times Lawsuit Against OpenAI Would Open Up The NY Times To All Sorts Of Lawsuits Should It Win

Above the Law - Technology

From the it's-okay-when-we-do-it,-we're-the-new-york-times dept. The post The NY Times Lawsuit Against OpenAI Would Open Up The NY Times To All Sorts Of Lawsuits Should It Win appeared first on Above the Law.

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Nexl says $6.6m Series A, nine months on from a $4m raise, is down to “huge market opportunity” 

Legal IT Insiders

Client relationship management vendor Nexl on Friday (1 December) announced that it had raised $6.6m Series A funding co-led by Shearwater Capital and one of Nexl’s existing investors, Australian-based B2B … Nexl says $6.6m Series A, nine months on from a $4m raise, is down to “huge market opportunity” Read More » The post Nexl says $6.6m Series A, nine months on from a $4m raise, is down to “huge market opportunity” appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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AI for Paralegals: Everything You Need to Know (and How to Use It Safely)

Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor

Ready to cut through the AI hype and learn exactly how to use these tools in your legal work? Join this webinar to get practical guidance from attorney and AI legal expert, Joe Stephens, who understands what really matters for legal professionals! What You'll Learn: Evaluate AI Tools Like a Pro 🔍 Learn which tools are worth your time and how to spot potential security and ethics risks before they become problems.

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Clio Earns Top 10 Spot in G2’s Global Software Ranking

Legal IT Professionals

Clio , the world’s leading provider of legal technology, has been named a top software company in the G2 Winter 2024 Report , published by the leading software review platform, G2.com. This is in addition to category leader designations for Legal Practice Management, Legal Billing, and Legal Case Management over 24 consecutive quarters.

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Free Law Project Seeks to Develop Open Access System to Disrupt Court E-Filing; Seeks Court Partners

LawSites

Federal, state and local court e-filing systems are a Tower of Babel-like mishmash of proprietary technologies and paywalls that inhibit public access to court documents. Now, the Free Law Project , a nonprofit devoted to making legal information publicly and freely available, has received a grant to design and prototype an open access and open source court e-filing system, aiming to disrupt the existing system by which e-filing and court management systems make money by selling access to court

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The Imperative of AI in Legal Education: A Call to Action From Northwestern Law Professor Dan Linna

Kevin O'Keefe

Northwestern Law Professor, Dan Linna makes clear why law students need to be using AI in law school, something freely available to them. Freely available from LexisNexis, only their law schools allow the use of AI. Interesting that @LexisNexis + AI will be available to all 2L, 3L, and LLM students before the spring semester, but to 1Ls only if law schools exercise the option to make it available (in Jan, Feb, Mar, or April, per the Lexis announcement).

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New CLE Webinar on Substance Abuse & Mental Health in the Legal Profession

Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

Mental health concerns and substance abuse disorders can impact anyone, regardless of their background. Lawyers are certainly no exception and unfortunately experience higher rates of various mental health challenges and substance abuse disorders. Our next Justia Webinar is diving into how lawyers can detect these concerns, exploring the potential impacts, and discussing resources for recovery.

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Case Closed: How to Optimize Your Legal Intake Process for Efficiency

Speaker: Anne Post, CEO North America, Xakia Technologies

Do you know that 40% of U.S. Legal Departments now have a formal legal intake process? With that in mind, where does your legal department stand today? Many legal teams still struggle with a flood of incoming requests, leaving everyone overwhelmed and frustrated. Implementing a formal legal intake process can seem like an obstacle between the business and the legal department, but it doesn’t have to be!

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West Monroe’s 3 Healthcare Outlooks for 2024: AI, Cost Pressures, Dealmaking

Above the Law - Technology

There are three key trends for the healthcare industry to follow in 2024, including the rise of AI, increasing cost pressures and M&A activity, according to West Monroe.

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Octopus Group acquires a majority stake in online legal divorce service amicable

Legal IT Insiders

UK investment company Octopus Group announced today (6 December) that it has acquired a majority stake in online legal divorce service amicable. amicable will work with sister brands Octopus Money and … Octopus Group acquires a majority stake in online legal divorce service amicable Read More » The post Octopus Group acquires a majority stake in online legal divorce service amicable appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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Main Capital takes a strategic step in the LegalTech market with a majority stake in Epona

Legal IT Professionals

Main Capital Partners has acquired a majority stake in Epona, a leading provider of DMS and CRM software for the LegalTech market. Epona’s solutions enable law firms and corporate legal departments to increase the efficiency of their document related processes and to ensure compliance.

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A Year to Remember: Reflecting on 2023 and Looking Forward 2024 with Legal Talk Network

Legal Talk Network

As we bid farewell to 2023, Legal Talk Network takes a moment to celebrate the incredible journey we’ve had over the past year. From welcoming new shows to bidding adieu to some of our longest-running hosts, 2023 was a tremendous year of growth, change, and exploration. Here’s a snapshot of the milestones that shaped our year. New Shows, New Perspectives In 2023, Legal Talk Network proudly introduced two new shows: the Sidebar podcast and the California Innocence Project podcast.

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Fresh Out of School: How to Become an Expert Paralegal

Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor

The difference between a paralegal and an exceptional paralegal isn't just competence—it's the bold initiative to anticipate needs, master hidden firm dynamics, and transform challenges into opportunities that showcase your indispensable value. Join this webinar with attorney Joe Stephens to get an insider's perspective into how you can become a strategic asset to your practice!