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Balancing AI and Human Expertise in Legal Blogging is Key for SEO on Google

Kevin O'Keefe

Many legal professionals are under the impression that AI writes content for lawyers and law firms looking to achieve search engine rankings. Hardly. In a long and well reasoned piece in Search Engine Land, Marcus Miller addresses the challenges and opportunities of using generative AI in content creation, especially from an SEO perspective. Miller emphasizes the need for a balanced approach, warning against the temptation to automate content production using AI, as it could result in SEO pitfal

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A Hacker-Proof System for Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2023

The Legal Tech Blog

Happy Cybersecurity Awareness Month – A Hacker-Proof Office System to Prevent Attacks October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. At Integrated Technology Services, LLC and the Law Offices of Daniel J. Siegel, LLC , we regularly work with law firms and small businesses to help them protect against cyberattacks. We assist with all facets of preparedness, from assessing their infrastructure to creating cybersecurity plans to training to techno-ethics counseling.… Read the rest The post A

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Legal Innovators Speaker Profiles: Jon Gregson, Weightmans

Artificial Lawyer

This week’s speaker profile is with Jon Gregson, a Product and Innovation Partner at UK law firm Weightmans.

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Google Unveils November 2023 Broad Core Algorithm Update

Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

Google recently launched its November 2023 core update, the second substantial adjustment to its search algorithm in the past month and the fourth this year. As usual, Google expects to complete the full implementation of this update over the next two weeks. Today we released the November 2023 core update. We'll update our ranking release history page when the rollout is complete: [link] Related to this, we’ve posted a Q&A on Google Search updates as a refresher about how updates work:

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No Objections: Better Case Management with AI for Paralegals

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

Join this session to get a fresh look at how AI tools can help you work smarter, faster, and more effectively! Attorney and law professor Joe Stephens, J.D., will walk you through the complete journey of a legal case—from the first client meeting through the final outcome—while showing you how artificial intelligence can transform your daily work at each important step.

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Health Exec: 97% of Healthcare Data Isn’t Used

Above the Law - Technology

The vast majority of healthcare data isn’t used because it’s difficult to work with, according to Beth Andrews, chief digital health officer of life sciences and healthcare at Dell Technologies. Andrews made these comments during a session at the MedCity News INVEST Digital Health conference.

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When Successful, Art Exceeds Its Creator’s Plans – Especially In the Days of AI

Kevin O'Keefe

When successful, art exceeds its creator’s plans. So true in these days of AI. No one could have envisioned the “travelings” of a book, an article or a legal blog post. To the “Books3 database” for Meta’s AI? Ian Bogost , a contributing writer for The Atlantic, takes a contra – and refreshing – view to that of most authors, reporters and publishers when it comes to the scraping of their work for the training of AI large language models such as ChatGPT.

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Explore Ways to Navigate & Mitigate Ethical Conflicts in an Estate Planning & Administration Practice

Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

The law of estate administration and planning often presents complex legal issues involving members of the same family and other related individuals. This means that the conflicts issues facing attorneys practicing in the estate planning and administration space often present unique challenges for the lawyers involved. Attorneys must be able to spot potential ethical issues and then mitigate and respond to conflicts appropriately.

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Lexis+ AI: Generative AI Research That Cites Its Sources [Sponsored]

Above the Law - Technology

This new tool will change how you conduct legal research, offering a faster, more adaptable approach. The post Lexis+ AI: Generative AI Research That Cites Its Sources appeared first on Above the Law.

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LexSoft Systems announces launch of SaaS KM solution and integration with iManage Insight+

Legal IT Insiders

Lexsoft Systems today (30 October) announced the launch of a fully cloud-enabled version of its knowledge management (KM) solution, Lexsoft T3, eliminating the need for upfront IT costs and complex technical … LexSoft Systems announces launch of SaaS KM solution and integration with iManage Insight+ Read More » The post LexSoft Systems announces launch of SaaS KM solution and integration with iManage Insight+ appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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Generative AI at the Legal Innovators Conference, Nov 8 + 9

Artificial Lawyer

Probably every speaker and audience member at the Legal Innovators conference in London, on Nov 8 + 9, will have a view on generative AI, but here are a few companies and individuals you especially…

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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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Justia Launches Justia AI Writer: New Tool to Generate Law Firm Website Content

Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

Creating high-quality content is often time-consuming, and many lawyers struggle to dedicate adequate time to it. However, developing high-quality content is also critical to building a strong law firm website optimized for search engines and increased conversions. Justia has proudly launched our new content generation tool, Justia AI Writer, to help lawyers overcome this hurdle.

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There’s No More Getting Away With Murder

Above the Law - Technology

Between our phones and the multitudes of video cameras, it's difficult to avoid detection. The post There’s No More Getting Away With Murder appeared first on Above the Law.

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Morae acquires UK tech and MLS provider Exigent, doubling in size 

Legal IT Insiders

Morae Global Corporation will announce today (1 November) that it has acquired UK-based technology and managed legal services provider Exigent Group, doubling its headcount and bringing its client-base to over … Morae acquires UK tech and MLS provider Exigent, doubling in size Read More » The post Morae acquires UK tech and MLS provider Exigent, doubling in size appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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Legal Innovators Speaker Profiles: Shilpa Bhandarkar, Linklaters

Artificial Lawyer

Previously we looked at what Linklaters is doing with generative AI, today we hear from Shilpa Bhandarkar, who is co-head of the Client Solutions and.

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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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We’re at the Wright Brothers Stage in AI, No One Can Foresee Its Future

Kevin O'Keefe

Most of us look at the recent advances in AI as revolutionary. The fact is we’re just getting off the ground – the future is beyond the scope our limited imaginations, says Terrence Sejnowski , a distinguished professor in the Department of Neurobiology at UC San Diego. In a recent piece in UC San Diego Today, Sejnowski refers to this moment in history as “the Wright brothers stage,” drawing a parallel to the first powered flight in 1903, which spanned a few hundred yards and reached an altitude

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The Use Of Copyrighted Works As Training Material May Be In Vogue, But Is It Infringement?

Above the Law - Technology

Numerous IP issues arise with the use of AI in fashion. The post The Use Of Copyrighted Works As Training Material May Be In Vogue, But Is It Infringement? appeared first on Above the Law.

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Female-founded startups secure just 3.5% of funding in H1 2023

Legal IT Insiders

Female-founded startups secured just 3.5% of funding in the first half of 2023, compared with 85.1% of male-led startups, according to a report out today (2 November) from UK think … Female-founded startups secure just 3.5% of funding in H1 2023 Read More » The post Female-founded startups secure just 3.5% of funding in H1 2023 appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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When It Comes to Legal Innovation Everything is Connected

Artificial Lawyer

By Richard Tromans, Founder, Artificial Lawyer. Legal tech can sometimes feel like it’s the whole world. We get absorbed by the details of the technology.

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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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Three C’s of Client Service Excellence

Attorney at Work

What are we talking about when we say "client service excellence"? I call them the Three Cs: curiosity, communication, and conscientiousness. The post Three C’s of Client Service Excellence appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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Health Exec: We Have No Choice But To Embrace AI

Above the Law - Technology

Providers who don’t take advantage of AI will get “left behind,” said Dr. Shantanu Gaur, founder and CEO of Allurion Technologies, during a panel discussion at INVEST Digital Health.

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WEBINAR: Where does BI reap the biggest rewards?

Legal IT Insiders

Business intelligence (BI) in the legal field was long thought of as a ‘nice to have’, rather than a necessary component to a law firm’s success. However, as more firms … WEBINAR: Where does BI reap the biggest rewards? Read More » The post WEBINAR: Where does BI reap the biggest rewards? appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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LexisNexis Launches ‘LexisNexis AI Insider’

Artificial Lawyer

(Sponsored Article) AI has ushered in a new era for the legal profession, revolutionising the way legal professionals work. LexisNexis are at the forefront of.

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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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If An AI Powered Chatbot Can Teach Journalism Skills to Students, Can AI Teach Blogging to Lawyers?

Kevin O'Keefe

If an AI powered chatbot can teach journalism skills to students, maybe AI can play a role in teaching blogging to lawyers. Aaron Gifford in Government Technology reports The Journalistic Learning Initiative, in collaboration with Playlab Education Inc., has developed “Murrow,” an AI-powered chatbot designed to enhance journalistic skills among middle and high school students.

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ExTwitter Admits Elon Has Cut 56% Of The Value Of The Company; Fidelity Says It’s Actually Worth Even Less

Above the Law - Technology

Down, down, down, down, down. The post ExTwitter Admits Elon Has Cut 56% Of The Value Of The Company; Fidelity Says It’s Actually Worth Even Less appeared first on Above the Law.

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ICYMI: Proofpoint to acquire email security rival Tessian

Legal IT Insiders

US cybersecurity and compliance company Proofpoint Inc announced this week that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire email security rival Tessian, which applies AI to automatically detect … ICYMI: Proofpoint to acquire email security rival Tessian Read More » The post ICYMI: Proofpoint to acquire email security rival Tessian appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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ILTA Partners with LTH to Launch New Sponsor Directory

Legal IT Professionals

The International Legal Technology Association (ILTA) has officially launched its new Sponsor Directory, a white-labelled version with enhancements of the Legaltech Hub (LTH) directory. Earlier this year, ILTA announced its partnership with Legaltech Hub (LTH) and the intention to white-label a version of the LTH directory to replace ILTA's Sponsor Directory.

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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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G7 Countries Agree on Voluntary Code of Conduct for AI Development

Kevin O'Keefe

Foo Yun Chee of Reuters reports the G7 countries, including Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Britain, and the United States, along with the European Union, will agree on Monday to a voluntary code of conduct for companies involved in the development of advanced AI systems. The 11-point code aims to establish guidelines for creating “safe, secure, and trustworthy AI worldwide.

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Thomson Reuters Teases Generative AI Updates to Westlaw Precision Coming Nov. 15

Above the Law - Technology

Thomson Reuters said today that it will unveil generative AI enhancements to its flagship legal research product Westlaw Precision on Nov. 15 that will build on its $650 million acquisition of Casetext last June. TR said it is taking a “best of” approach to product development, leveraging Casetext to accelerate the time for bringing its product to market, while also blending content with workflows and expanding beyond legal research to provide benefits to customers across its segment

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BCLP to test, develop and deploy Orbital Copilot across its UK and US real estate practices

Legal IT Insiders

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner (BCLP) has partnered with proptech and legaltech startup Orbital Witness to test, develop and deploy its generative AI solution Orbital Copilot across BCLP’s U.K. and U.S. … BCLP to test, develop and deploy Orbital Copilot across its UK and US real estate practices Read More » The post BCLP to test, develop and deploy Orbital Copilot across its UK and US real estate practices appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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Exterro Acquires Data Discovery Solutions Leader Divebell

Legal IT Professionals

Exterro, a leading provider of legal governance, risk and compliance (GRC) software, today announced it has acquired Divebell, a best-in-class data discovery SaaS solution. By combining Divebell's sophisticated data discovery capabilities with Exterro’s comprehensive legal GRC platform, including its rich information governance workflows, Exterro further solidifies its position as the only company that can help solve the legal, regulatory, and compliance data challenges facing corporations, gov

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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!