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Carlos Fernández: “Legal tech is not about rethinking, but improving”

Global LegalTech Hub

By Pablo Yannone Sancho , Journalist at GLTH If you have ever come across Carlos , you must know he is a person that always keeps moving. From congress to congress, from piece of news to piece of news. As a jurist specialized in information law and technology, he enjoys informing “other professionals about the links between law and technology.” A profile that aligns very well with our global hub.

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AI for Lawyers: Navigating Ethics & Best Practices | Justia CLE & Webinars

Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

Join us for AI for Lawyers: Navigating Ethics & Best Practices , a must-attend, free Justia Webinar for legal professionals looking to harness the power of generative AI responsibly. Led by attorney Greg Siskind, this webinar will explore the ethical rules governing AI use in legal practice, potential sources of liability, and practical strategies for integrating AI tools effectively.

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The Road to 2026: Anticipating Intellectual Property, AI, and Data Modifications in the Upcoming USMCA Joint Review

Berkley Technology Law Journal

By Brayan Ortiz Ramos, J.D. Candidate, 2027 In 2026, the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), which succeeded the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) in 2020, will undergo a joint review to assess its effectiveness, consider a 16-year extension, and evaluate potential adjustments to better align with current economic and technological trends.

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“Agentic AI” is on the cards

Legal IT Professionals

It's been two years since ChatGPT enamoured the world. When ChatGPT first launched, everybody was amazed at its seemingly magical capability to answer any kind of question in any manner requested by users. Not only was the potential for disruption in the world of knowledge recognised, but the potential for natural language interfaces and voice interfaces to become standard in technology applications was also predicted to change the way software was designed.

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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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ChatGPT Search and How it Benefits Lawyers

Clio

Legal professionals are using AI at an astounding rate—and among the tools they’re leveraging in their day-to-day work, ChatGPT dominates. According to our research , 36% of lawyers who use AI report that they are using generic non-legal AI tools like ChatGPT in their day-to-day work. These options, which are often more flexible and cost-effective than specialized AI tools, allow legal professionals to perform a wide range of tasks, from assisting with drafting to generating insights and ideas.

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7 Legal Technology Tools Lawyers Need to Boost Efficiency

Rocket Matter

Learn how big tech has changed the legal industry Free Guide The Small Firm’s Guide to Big Tech While any change in how you operate your law office can feel overwhelming, there’s never been a better time to start migrating your office structures online. Big tech changed the game in how we run our everyday lives, so stay up to date with the latest available software solutions to keep clients happy.

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Pete Recommends – Weekly highlights on cyber security issues, November 23, 2024

LLRX

Privacy and cybersecurity issues impact every aspect of our lives – home, work, travel, education, finance, 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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SEO for Divorce Lawyers: Boost Your Online Visibility

Clio

For divorce lawyers, SEO is more than just an add-on to your marketing plan—it’s essential for attracting potential clients, staying competitive in their local market, and, ultimately, growing a family law practice. Still, with search engine optimization (SEO) constantly changing, it can be challenging for divorce lawyers to know where to start and how to keep up.

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Generative AI And Access To Justice: Incremental Solutions Or Overhyped Promises?

Above the Law - Technology

Select courts and legal aid groups are already using these tools to benefit the public. The post Generative AI And Access To Justice: Incremental Solutions Or Overhyped Promises? appeared first on Above the Law.

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Stibbe’s Legal AI Journey – And It Includes Leya

Artificial Lawyer

Stibbe is a leading European law firm with offices in Amsterdam, Brussels, Luxembourg and London. Artificial Lawyer caught up with the firm’s Jan Truijens Martinez.

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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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Book Review – Watchdogs: Inspectors General and the Battle for Honest and Accountable Government

LLRX

The 2024 election results have prompted discussion about the effectiveness of “guardrails” that might restrain Presidential activities that could harm the nation. Jerry Lawson's review notes that Glenn Fine’s new book, Watchdogs: Inspectors General and the Battle of Honest and Accountable Government is a timely and welcome contribution to the national debate.

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Canada Post Strike 2024: How Law Firms Can Navigate Postal Strikes

Clio

On November 15, 2024, approximately 50,000 Canada Post workers began a nationwide strike after more than a year of negotiating between the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) and their employer. This strike has halted most mail and parcel services nationwide, with exceptions for government benefit payments (including the Canada Pension Plan and Child Tax Benefit).

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Law Firm Business Development Is More Than Relationship Building [Sponsored]

Above the Law - Technology

Look forward to client outreach with InterAction+™. The post Law Firm Business Development Is More Than Relationship Building appeared first on Above the Law.

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Clarilis Partners With Addleshaw Goddard For VC Doc Auto Suite

Artificial Lawyer

Doc automation pioneer Clarilis has launched an Early-Stage Investment Suite for UK venture capital transactions, in partnership with Addleshaw Goddard. The new automated doc suite.

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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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SixFifty Unveils Project To Encode All U.S. Employment Law As Data, with Free Access for Academics

LawSites

SixFifty, a company that helps businesses automate employment law compliance and documentation, today released the first phase of its Employment Law Informatics Project (ELIP), an effort to catalog, summarize, and encode the logic of every employment law in the United States, to enhance both academic legal research and practical business use.

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Amazon Must Defend “Yelp Law” Claim–Ramos v. Amazon

Eric Goldman

I support statutes that restrict businesses from contractually “gagging” their customers’ reviews. This pernicious business practice emerged around 15 years ago. Eventually, both state legislatures and Congress banned the practice. The flagship law in this area is the Consumer Review Fairness Act, enacted by Congress in 2016. My primer on that law.

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Litera Acquisition Quest Ventures Into Realm Of Dragons

Above the Law - Technology

Legal tech provider purchases UK automation company. The post Litera Acquisition Quest Ventures Into Realm Of Dragons appeared first on Above the Law.

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Legal Innovators California Dates Announced: June 11 + 12, SF

Artificial Lawyer

We are delighted to announce that our next major conference will be Legal Innovators California in San Francisco, taking place on June 11 + 12, 2025 –.

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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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Law Firm Client Communication: Best Practices and Strategies

MatterSuite

When you meet with your client, pose questions, be patient, and listen to what they say. Give them the consideration they deserve and don’t hesitate to talk to them or even show them how their circumstances relate to you. When you genuinely care about your clients, you’ll naturally want to do your best to help them. Always ensure that you are coding your communication with your clients, including via, email, phone, or social media accounts.

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The Future of Legal Payments: Embracing Digital Solutions

Rocket Matter

For lawyers and firms, time isn’t just money—it’s one of their most important resources. One aspect of business that can gobble away at this valuable time is ineffective payment management. The traditional legal payment process is full of time-consuming steps. First, you calculate billable hours for each client. Then, you draft and send individual invoices.

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Judge Rejects SAD Scheme Joinder–Toyota v. Schedule A Defendants

Eric Goldman

Toyota brought a SAD Scheme case against 103 defendants before Judge Daniel in the Northern District of Illinois. (Seriously, Toyota? Using abusive IP enforcement tactics? Do better). As I recently mentioned , Judge Daniel is calling out overreaching joinder allegations in SAD Scheme cases. Here, he gave Toyota a chance to justify their joinder. It doesn’t go well for Toyota–or for other rightsowners cutting due process corners.

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Small Business Retirement Plans: A Strategic Investment for Law Firm Owners

Attorney at Work

David Hunter explains the specific retirement plans available to help you choose the right option for your practice. The post Small Business Retirement Plans: A Strategic Investment for Law Firm Owners appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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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!

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What is a Legal Assistant? How to Become One?

MatterSuite

Legal assistants are important contributors to a law firm’s success and are integral to its day-to-day operations. Their roles include preparing legal documents, managing case files, and ensuring everything stays organized behind the curtain. Because of their effective organizational skills and knowledge of law, they affect the dynamics of the ever-dynamic legal world.

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Litera Acquires Office & Dragons to Bolster its Drafting and Transact Offerings

Legal IT Professionals

Litera, a global leader in legal technology solutions, has announced the acquisition of Office & Dragons, the market-leading platform for mass drafting and editing, which leverages intuitive automation and generative AI to streamline document workflows for lawyers.

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AI harm is often behind the scenes and builds over time – a legal scholar explains how the law can adapt to respond

LLRX

The often-overlooked consequences of AI applications call for regulatory frameworks that can keep pace with this rapidly evolving technology. Prof. Sylvia Lu studies the intersection of law and technology, and has outlined a legal framework to do just that.

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Attempt to Weaponize Section 230(c)(2)(B) Fails on Ripeness Grounds–Zuckerman v. Facebook

Eric Goldman

Ethan Zuckerman, a professor at UMass Amherst, wants to code and offer an app he calls Unfollow Everything 2.0, “which would automate the process of unfollowing friends, groups, and pages on a user’s Facebook social media profile.” Because he expects Facebook will block the app, he affirmatively sued Facebook claiming that it couldn’t block the app because the app will be protected by Section 230(c)(2)(B).

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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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Litera Acquires UK Document Automation Company Office & Dragons to Streamline Document Editing

LawSites

The legal technology company Litera said today that is has acquired Office & Dragons, a London-based company that develops document automation software for law firms and legal professionals.

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‘Unique AI experience’ for law firms imminent as Access Legal shares 2025 strategy and roadmap

Legal IT Professionals

Leading provider of software and services to the legal market, Access Legal, a division of The Access Group, has shared details on the upcoming launch of its revolutionary solution for 2025. It will deliver a ‘unique GenAI experience’ to empower lawyers to transform their productivity, workflows and communication.

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Ep 269: As She Retires From a Trailblazing Career in Legal KM and Innovation, Sally Gonzalez Shares Lessons Learned

LawNext podcast

In the field of legal knowledge management and innovation, Sally Gonzalez is both a legend and a trailblazer. Over the course of her 40-year career, she has worked for some of the world's largest law firms to develop and lead KM and strategic technology initiatives. She has overseen KM and information technology programs at such global firms as Norton Rose Fulbright, Dentons, Akin Gump, Covington & Burling, and Jones Day, and been a strategic consultant at major consulting firms including HB

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Deposit Assure and InfoTrack Simplify Deposit Bonds

Legal Practice Intelligence

Australian deposit bond provider Deposit Assure and InfoTrack, a leader in legal technology and digital conveyancing, have joined forces on a new seamless process that enables conveyancers and solicitors to.

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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!