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A Law Firm's Guide to Tax Season Preparation

Centerbase

As tax season approaches, law firms face a familiar set of challenges organizing records, compiling deductions, and ensuring compliance with complex tax rules. Whether your firm maintains meticulous records year-round or tackles tax prep closer to the deadline, understanding the latest regulations for the 2024 tax year is essential for smooth filing.

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Legal Blogging in the AI Era: Best Practices for 2025

Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

Creating an effective lawyer blog post in 2025 requires a strategic approach that combines timeless principles with modern technological advancements. AI-driven tools and evolving digital trends have transformed how legal professionals create and distribute content. While foundational blogging practices remain essential, integrating AI and other cutting-edge tools can maximize your blogs impact.

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BriefCatch ‘Conquers the Bluebook’ with AI-Powered Citation and Writing Tools In Its New Version 4

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BriefCatch, a legal technology company whose Microsoft Word add-in helps legal professionals improve their writing, has unveiled two new features that use generative artificial intelligence to enhance legal document preparation: AI-driven Bluebook citation correction and a context-aware writing advisor.

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Responsible use of AI: experts urge law firms to prioritise AI governance with vetted tools

Legal IT Professionals

Legal industry experts are advising law firms to approach AI responsibly with good data hygiene, vetting AI tools ahead of adoption and preparing for potential regulations, at the top of their AI checklist. Legal and tech specialists highlight some of the key challenges legal professionals face when using AI technology , and share their advice on considerations they should make to overcome them in a new blog: AI in the legal sector: Vetted AI tools and training are critical .

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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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92% of Students Are Using AI – What This Means For Lawyers

Artificial Lawyer

A new survey of over 1,000 university students found that 92% had used AI tools in their studies.

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Understanding the User Journey To Attract More Leads – Part Two

Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

In the first part , we discussed why the user journey matters. We explored how this journey represents the complete path a user takes, from initial awareness to final conversion on your website, and how it goes hand in hand with search engine optimization (SEO). Now, let’s dive into the practical side: How can we leverage tools like Google Analytics and Google Search Console to analyze user behavior and make data-driven decisions?

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Court Overturns a Bad Jury Verdict Against Scraping–Ryanair v Booking (Guest Blog Post)

Eric Goldman

by guest blogger Kieran McCarthy This summer, I wrote that the jury trial between Ryanair and Booking Holdings ended in the strangest way possible. The jury returned a verdict that Booking Holdings had caused exactly $5,000 in legally cognizable loss to Ryanair under the CFAAthe statutory minimum to establish a CFAA claim. Of course, theres no way that the actual damages caused by one company to another under the CFAA would match the statutory loss threshold to the cent.

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First Speakers + Sponsors Announced – Legal Innovators California, June 11 + 12

Artificial Lawyer

We are delighted to announce the first wave of speakers and sponsors for the Legal Innovators California conference in San Francisco, taking place on June 11.

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Landing a Clerkship: A Guide for Law Students | Justia Webinars

Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

Come one, come all law students if you’re a law student looking to build your legal career, securing a judicial clerkship can set the stage for a successful road ahead! Find out how as speaker Keisha Stokes-Hough breaks down the responsibilities of law clerks and provides a clear overview of the clerkship hiring process, including expert tips for improving your application.

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QuisLex Names Sirisha Gummaregula as President and CEO

Legal IT Professionals

QuisLex, a leading alternative legal services provider long recognized as a pioneer in the industry, announces the appointment of Sirisha Gummaregula as its president and chief executive officer. This leadership transition underscores the companys continued commitment to delivering innovative, high-quality legal and compliance solutions to clients around the globe.

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Uncovering The Hidden Connections: A Patent Family Survival Guide

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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Erez Lieberman to speak at the IAPP Global Privacy Summit 2025 in the live session “Data Breaches are Bad: Do Not Let Them Get Worse”

Debevoise Data Blog

On Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 9:00 AM ET, as a part of IAPP Global Privacy Summit 2025 , Erez Liebermann will be moderating a panel of experienced in-house counsel and a former in-house counsel to discuss the pitfalls of incident response and lessons learned from crisis management missteps. By sharing real-world examples, insights and actionable recommendations, the session aims to equip privacy professionals with the tools necessary to enhance their incident response frameworks.

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FFO Feat: Hotshot, ClauseBuddy, Legal Innovators California

Artificial Lawyer

Morning all, heres your Friday Follow-On, covering upcoming events, webinars, and the top walk through of the week. Hotshot Webinar on AI and Future of.

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Law Firm Talent Development: Rebooting Career Advancement Strategies

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Theres a growing talent gap in the legal industry. Gene Commander points to talent development and career advancement strategies that can propel midsize and smaller firms into the next decade. The post Law Firm Talent Development: Rebooting Career Advancement Strategies appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Found Another One: Court Sanctions Both Local and Lead Counsel for AI-Generated Case Citations 

Brett Trout

Brett Trout The legal profession is undergoing a digital transformation, with artificial intelligence (AI) playing an increasingly prominent role in legal research and document drafting. Some states even require attorneys to stay abreast of technological advancements, such as AI, in the legal field. For example, the Iowa Rules of Professional Conduct state: To maintain the requisite knowledge and skill, a lawyer should keep abreast of changes in the law and its practice, including the benefits a

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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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How to Introduce AI Into Your Law Firm’s Workflow (The Right Way)

Clio

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping the legal industryboosting efficiency, cutting costs, and improving client experiences while reducing manual work for legal professionals. But its not magic. Just as installing a high-tech engine on a car with flat tires wont get you far (and probably isnt the safest choice), simply adding AI to outdated systems wont drive sustainable success for your law firm.

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Maybe Small Law is the Real Hope for Legal Transformation

Artificial Lawyer

Maybe were looking in the wrong places for AI-driven legal transformation.

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‘Wait, It’s Not All About Me?’ In and Out of the Firm, Part-Time Law Practice Is Feeling Awesome

Attorney at Work

Attorney Susan Cohodes shares wisdom from her long career in small firm practice and her transition to "less-than-full-time" practice. The post ‘Wait, It’s Not All About Me?’ In and Out of the Firm, Part-Time Law Practice Is Feeling Awesome appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Tech Firms Scramble to Secure Patents in the Exploding Market for Wearable Tech

Brett Trout

Brett Trout The wearable technology industry is experiencing a patent gold rush, as companies race to secureintellectual property rights in an increasingly competitive market. According to the newly released IoMT Wearable Devices Patent Landscape Report and Forecast 2024-2032 ,theInternet of Medical Things (IoMT) sector is projected to grow from$34.93 billion in 2023 to a staggering $225.1 billion by 2032.

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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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How a Motion for Change of Venue Affects Your Case

Clio

Motions for a change of venue are often associated with high profile cases, largely due to the amount of pretrial publicity. Compared to other legal motions, a motion for change in venue is less common, but equally as important. When such a motion does occur, it requires a specific set of considerations and plays a crucial role in ensuring a fair trial.

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Meet ClauseBuddy – AI-Powered Toolbox For Legal Drafting

Artificial Lawyer

This weeks AL TV Walk Through is with ClauseBuddy, an AI-powered toolbox of legal drafting solutions, created by ClauseBase, that lives inside MS Word and.

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First Year Legal Associates: What to Expect

Martindale-Avvo

Your first year in legal practice can be a whole new world, with both risk and opportunity. Heres what that first year looks like, including some challenges and successes. How Long it Takes to Get Hired Of course there are no guarantees when it comes to securing a job after law school. But according to a recent report from the American Bar Association (ABA), the prospects are quite good.

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Judge Bibas Lays Down the Law on When AI Training Constitutes Copyright Infringement 

Brett Trout

Brett Trout In a significant decision for copyright law and legal technology, Judge Stephanos Bibas granted partial summary judgment in favor of Thomson Reuters, rejecting ROSS Intelligences fair use defense in a closely watched lawsuit over the use of Westlaws legal content. The ruling underscores the growing tension between traditional legal research providers and emerging AI-driven legal tools.

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Trellis Launches Trellis AI to Streamline Trial Court Litigation

Trellis AI leverages the largest repository of state trial court data to help litigators evaluate cases, automate brief drafting, suggest winning strategies, and more. Key components: Draft Arguments — Uses similar/successful motions in the Trellis database to generate arguments/citations for your motions seeking dismissal, summary judgment, etc. Case Assessment — Predict the likely outcomes of a case at any stage to help you decide to accept it, guide motion practice, make settlement offers, an

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Actionstep Publishes Inaugural UK Midsize Law Firm Priorities Report

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Actionstep , a leading provider of cloud-based law firm management software supporting nearly 5,000 law firms globally, including 175 in the UK, today published the 2025 UK Midsize Law Firm Priorities Report, an inaugural survey and analysis of the business priorities, resource challenges, stress factors, and technology realities and trends of UK midsize law firms.

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Mishcon de Reya Launches GC Academy

Artificial Lawyer

Pioneering law firm, Mishcon de Reya, has launched a GC Academy aimed at supporting those taking on the top inhouse legal role, in particular at fast-growth companies.

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Section 230 Doesn’t Apply to “Refer-a-Friend” Text Message–Jensen v. Capital One

Eric Goldman

Capital One has a “refer-a-friend” program for its customers. Capital One provides its customers with promotional content and a customer-specific referral URL. Customers can edit the content as they see fit, then send it to their friends (or their enemies or strangers–it’s all the same to Capital One). If the recipient takes the desired action at the referral URL, the promoting customer gets a bonus.

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Order in the Court: How Kanban Boards Streamline Your Workflow

Lawyerist

Using a visual representation of tasks and their progress, kanban boards help lawyers keep track of their caseload and stay on top of client work. Lets explore how kanban boards streamline legal workflows, identify bottlenecks, manage deadlines, and facilitate teamwork. What is a Kanban Board A kanban board is a visual tool that tracks task progression through different stages.

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The New Way of Conducting Patent Research: Proven Strategies For Efficient Due Diligence

Speaker: Andrew Klein and Jennifer Vandenplas

Patent due diligence processes take too long. The information you need is publicly available but accessing it is often tedious & inefficient, requiring you to wade through dozens of PTO websites or for-free tools to gather what you need. Plus, it frequently occurs late in the game, leaving professionals under pressure, sifting through chaotic 100-page PDFs, and frustrated with poorly formatted information & patent numbers.

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ikaun Launches Industry Survey to Uncover the State of Proposal Generation and Business Development in Law Firms

Legal IT Professionals

ikaun, the leading AI-powered knowledge management and proposal automation platform for law firms, today announced the launch of "The State of Proposal Generation and Business Development in Law Firms", an industry-wide survey aimed at uncovering the challenges, trends, and opportunities shaping proposal generation and business development in the legal sector.

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Consilio + LegalMation Partner For Automated Inhouse Needs

Artificial Lawyer

Now here is a deal that makes a lot of sense: Consilio is partnering with LegalMation, which has pioneered automated / AI-driven responses for dispute.

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The Benefits of an Informed PI Client

Martindale-Avvo

Far too many people worry about appearing uneducated or unsophisticated and will hesitate from asking questions of their Personal Injury (PI) lawyer. Clients deserve to have a clear understanding of their legal matter; what are the theories of liability and what defenses you will likely face. A client that understands the legal claims will have a better appreciation of the risks of litigation.

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Software for Contract Management: 5 Best Options in 2025

Percipient

Contracts arent just paperworktheyre the foundation of business relationships. In fact, contracts govern 70% to 80% of business operations , whether its dealing with clients, partnerships, or employee agreements. That means nearly everything a company does is tied to some form of contract. And when contracts arent managed properly? Delays, compliance risks, and financial losses start piling up.

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Trial Prep: What Attorneys Really Want (And How to Deliver It)

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

Get ready to uncover what attorneys really need from you when it comes to trial prep in this new webinar! Attorney and law professor, Joe Stephens, J.D., will share proven techniques for anticipating attorney needs, organizing critical documents, and transforming complex information into compelling case presentations. Key Learning Objectives: Organization That Makes Sense 🎯 Learn how to structure and organize case materials in ways that align with how attorneys actually work and think.