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Middle School Sued After Getting Stupid About ‘Justice For Lil Pickle’ T-Shirts Worn By Students

Above the Law - Technology

Feel free to craft your own 'in a pickle' joke. The post Middle School Sued After Getting Stupid About ‘Justice For Lil Pickle’ T-Shirts Worn By Students appeared first on Above the Law.

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The Future of Fashion and the Law (TGIR Ep. 194)

3 Geeks and a Law Blog

In a special episode of The Geek in Review podcast, we wanted to play a recent episode of the Future Ready Business (FRB) Podcast. FRB is a podcast that Greg Lambert produces and is hosted by ⁠ Jackson Walker ⁠ attorneys Art Cavazos and Erin Camp and is focused on how new ideas, regulations, laws, and overall societal changes affect the way businesses operate.

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RV Lawyer Needs A TV Break While Traveling.

Future Lawyer

I don't work all the time when I am on the road. In fact, I love thinking up cool ways to use my gadgets for entertainment. Watching TV in the coach is a nice way to relax; and with the Starlink and Roku, I can watch Rays baseball, Bucs Football, Lightning games, and Diane can watch anything else she wants. But, sometimes, it is nice to get outside and sit in a portable chair, with scotch in hand, and watch TV.

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Top Law Firm Website Design Trends for 2023

Attorney at Work

How can your website remain relevant and stand out from the competition? Karin Conroy points to the biggest law firm website design trends of the year. The post Top Law Firm Website Design Trends for 2023 appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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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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Making History With Shepard’s Citations [Sponsored]

Above the Law - Technology

A century and a half after the first Shepard’s publication, LexisNexis carries on Frank Shepard’s spirit of innovation and excellence. The post Making History With Shepard’s Citations appeared first on Above the Law.

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Iowa Passes Comprehensive Privacy Statute

Inside Privacy

On March 15th, the Iowa legislature passed S.F. 262 (the “ICDPA”), making it the sixth U.S. state to pass a comprehensive state privacy statute. The Iowa statute most closely resembles the Utah Consumer Privacy Act (“UCPA”), though it also shares some similarities with the approaches adopted in Virginia, Colorado, and Connecticut. The statute will next go to the governor’s desk for signature.

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Artificial Intelligence is Changing the Legal Industry: Interview with AI Expert Paul Roetzer

Attorney at Work

Nothing But the Ruth | You worked your butt off and the client refuses to pay. Should you hire a collections attorney? The post Artificial Intelligence is Changing the Legal Industry: Interview with AI Expert Paul Roetzer appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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ChatGPT: How To Effectively Use It

Above the Law - Technology

It's output, as expected, wasn’t useful for legal briefs. So, it seems I won’t be fully replaced just yet. Or maybe I haven’t stumbled across the right prompt. The post ChatGPT: How To Effectively Use It appeared first on Above the Law.

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Using Artificial Intelligence, HaystackID Expands Legal Document Review Services and Staffing Marketplace Capabilities

Legal IT Professionals

HaystackID, a specialized eDiscovery services firm supporting law firms and corporate legal departments, announced today its next-generation managed review services which incorporate artificial intelligence and staffing marketplace capabilities.

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When Lawyers Get Involved In Municipal Government.

Future Lawyer

We all die. That is a given. I suppose that, since I have "Memento Mori" signs all over the place, that I am guilty of the same Captain Obvious disease as the lawyer for this town. But, we live in times where the failure to warn is often considered negligence. So, as a lawyer for a small town, it is not unusual for signs like this one to be recommended.

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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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Turning Rate Increase Discussions Into Opportunities

Attorney at Work

Sally Schmidt | Tips for managing pricing conversations to deepen your relationships. The post Turning Rate Increase Discussions Into Opportunities appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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Few Legal Professionals Using Or Planning to Use Generative AI So Far, LexisNexis Survey Finds

Above the Law - Technology

Few legal professionals are using or planning to use generative AI tools in their legal work, according to a survey conducted March 15-16 and published this week by LexisNexis Legal & Professional. The survey finds that legal professionals — the survey polled 1,176 U.S. lawyers and 1,239 law students — are generally more aware than the general public of generative AI tools such as ChatGPT, with 88% of legal professionals having heard of them compared to 57% of consumers.

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Legalweek News Roundup Part 2: CASEpeer, Evisort, Everlaw, Hanzo, LawPay, LexCheck, LinkSquares, LegalEase, Logikcull, Milestones, MyCase

LawSites

This week marked the annual Legalweek show in New York, one of the world’s largest and most prominent legal technology conferences. Although COVID kept me from attending, it is not keeping me from covering the news coming out of the show. Previously, I posted part one of my roundup of Legalweek news, featuring news from Reveal-Brainspace, Casepoint, DISCO, ContractPodAi, Haystack ID and the newly launched Repario.

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#WhyIAmASolo - I Set The Priorities, And I Decide What To Do First.

Future Lawyer

You only get one short life. Don't spend it in a law firm in which someone else sets your priorities, and someone else decides what you have to do, and when to do it. After Fifty years of doing this job, I have only one piece of advice for you: Money is way down on the list of things that will make you happy. Freedom of choice is way up at the top of the list.

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Five Things to Know About Working with a Coach

Attorney at Work

Jamie Spannhake | Whatever you’ve been hoping to change or improve, it’s important to know what to expect from a coaching relationship. The post Five Things to Know About Working with a Coach appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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DoD Driving ‘Dramatic’ Change To ‘Outpace’ Foes, Line Up With National Cyber Strategy

Above the Law - Technology

'Now is the time to drive the dramatic change necessary to make cyber threats far more difficult and far more costly for our adversaries,' DoD CIO John Sherman told Breaking Defense. The post DoD Driving ‘Dramatic’ Change To ‘Outpace’ Foes, Line Up With National Cyber Strategy appeared first on Above the Law.

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Local Q&A: I’m a criminal defense lawyer in Tallahassee, FL. How do I find new clients?

Martindale-Avvo

As a criminal defense lawyer in Tallahassee, FL, there are several strategies you can use to find new clients: Referrals from existing clients : Word-of-mouth is a powerful marketing tool, especially in the legal profession. Encourage your satisfied clients to refer their friends and family members who may be in need of a criminal defense lawyer. Online advertising : Consider using Google AdWords, social media advertising, or signing up for our online advertising services to target potential cli

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We All Get Old.But, Do We Look Good Doing It?

Future Lawyer

I have a dream, that, despite the odds, I will be one of those old lawyers who practices law for over 75 years. I have 25 years to go, at which time I would be 100. Of course, I will need a nurse to tell me how good I look doing it. Old lawyers never die. They just sink into a chair in their briefs. Related Stories #WhyIAmASolo - I Set The Priorities, And I Decide What To Do First.

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Copyright Claims Board (CCB) Opt-Outs – How’s That Going? (Guest Blog Post–Part 1 of 3)

Eric Goldman

by guest blogger Elizabeth Townsend Gard [Eric’s note: this is the first of a three-part series from Prof. Gard looking at the Copyright Claims Board and some of its outcomes.] CCB respondents may opt out of a proceeding within 60 days of service. This was a big question for people — why wouldn’t a respondent opt out? Could a system that is voluntary even work?

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Introducing The ‘Reference Manual Of Legal Tech Lists’! [Sponsored]

Above the Law - Technology

This new series details what you really need to know about the legal tech world. Here, we present ‘The 10 People You Will Meet at a Legal Tech Trade Show.’ The post Introducing The ‘Reference Manual Of Legal Tech Lists’! appeared first on Above the Law.

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New AV Preeminent Peer Rated Attorneys | February 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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The Gift.

Future Lawyer

He tried to choose his gifts carefully. He went to all the right stores. He saved up his money. He travelled, in person, to expensive retailers, and spent time in meaningless conversation with counter people who would rather be somewhere else. He read the fashion magazines, and scoured the Internet, with a business style focus. He spent more money than he should, trying to impress her.

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Boost Your Law Firm’s Success with a Comprehensive Financial Dashboard

CaseFox

As a law firm, tracking your finances is crucial to ensure your success and profitability. However, it can be challenging to keep track of all the financial data and metrics that matter. That’s where a law firm financial dashboard helps. A financial dashboard is a visual representation of key financial data that enables you to monitor and analyze your financial performance quickly.

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You, Too, Can ‘Recession Proof’ Your Firm. Here’s How.  [Sponsored]

Above the Law - Technology

With today’s practice management tech, it’s easier than you think. The post You, Too, Can ‘Recession Proof’ Your Firm. Here’s How. appeared first on Above the Law.

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Expand your practice into niche areas

Martindale-Avvo

In some nonlegal industries, the key to success is tapping into an under-appreciated niche market and filling the void. Discovering an untapped market can bring success, even if you are not exceptionally skilled in the niche. The idea that “what you don’t know now, you can pick up along the way,” works for some industries. But does the same hold true for the legal market?

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#WhyIBecameALawyer - I Wanted To Be The Scariest Guy In The Room.

Future Lawyer

You don't have to be the smartest guy in the room. You don't have to be everyone's friend. You don't have to be loved. There are other superpowers. Related Stories ChatGPT-4 Knows Who I Am. What, Me Retire? What Am I? A Dog? #WhyIAmASolo - I Don't Live Deep Inside A Corporate Sandwich.

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Navigating the Legal Maze: Key Considerations When Hiring a Lawyer

CaseFox

According to a survey by Thomson Reuters, 23% of clients who hired a lawyer in the past two years reported being dissatisfied with their legal services. The National Law Journal also reported that in a recent year, more than 4,500 legal malpractice claims were filed in the United States, with an average payout of $342,000 per claim. Hiring a lawyer is an important decision that should not be taken lightly.

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Monetizing Your Firm’s Internal Processes

Lawyerist

I’ve spoken with a lot of lawyers who want to make their own software. In fact, as a creditor’s rights attorney, I knew quite a few who developed platforms for their own use. Many of them entertain the idea of selling these platforms to others. Yet, few of them try, and still fewer of them are successful. What is it, then, that allows some lawyers to tap into this alternative income stream?

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It’s Time to Address and Eliminate Generational Friction in Your Law Firm

Attorney at Work

Wendy Merrill | The easiest way to break down the management styles and needs of Boomers, Xers and Millennials is through this thirst analogy. The post It’s Time to Address and Eliminate Generational Friction in Your Law Firm appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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Plague Humor?

Future Lawyer

Whose dead? Who's dead? Bring out your dead. Related Stories ChatGPT-4 Knows Who I Am. What, Me Retire? What Am I? A Dog? #WhyIAmASolo - I Don't Live Deep Inside A Corporate Sandwich.

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Evolving Legal Tech: Is Artificial Intelligence(AI) The Right Approach?

CaseFox

Artificial Intelligence and Mixed Reality is surfing in the steepest waves in the global tech industry. Where AI is breaking the ground rules, Mixed Reality is designing the grounds of its own. This leaves humans in a frightening side of the future where the robots will take over essential human roles. Who knows ten years down the line you may witness robots performing medical operations, or fight wars with soldiers shoulder to shoulder.

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Using Litigation Analytics Is Now ‘Table Stakes,’ Lex Machina Survey Finds

LawSites

Way back in 2018, as an increasing number of legal technology companies were launching litigation analytics products, I wrote about the trend in a post on Above the Law , where I posited that it could someday be malpractice for a lawyer not to use analytics. Now, a survey out today from Lex Machina , one of the original legal analytics companies, concludes that using analytics have become “table stakes” for litigation.

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Pete Recommends – Weekly highlights on cyber security issues, March 18, 2023

LLRX

Privacy and cybersecurity issues impact every aspect of our lives – home, work, travel, education, health and medical records – to name but a few. On a weekly basis Pete Weiss highlights articles and information that focus on the increasingly complex and wide ranging ways technology is used to compromise and diminish our privacy and online security, often without our situational awareness.

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It's Monday Morning. Do You Know Where Your Motivation Is?

Future Lawyer

One of the things that keep me going, every day, and especially on Mondays, is the recognition that right here, right now, is what living is all about. Vince Lombardi preached that wisdom, every day of his life. Don't chase rings, don't chase Championships, don't chase glory that is fleeting. Concentrate on the hard work and daily task of living the best you can.

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From Consultation to Judgment: What to Expect in a Personal Injury Claim

CaseFox

Suffering a personal injury can be a difficult and stressful experience. In addition to the physical pain and emotional distress, you may also face financial challenges such as medical bills, lost wages, and other expenses. If your injury was caused by the negligence of another party, you may be able to file a personal injury claim to seek compensation for your losses.

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