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AI-Generated Legal Citations: A New Frontier in Legal Ethics

Internet for Lawyers

The Case of Mr. B. In a groundbreaking case that is likely to have far-reaching implications for the legal profession, an Australian solicitor, Mr. B., is facing disciplinary action for filing fake case citations that were generated by artificial intelligence (AI). This increasingly common incident has raised serious questions about the ethical use of AI in l.

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Justia CLE & Webinars | Breaking Down This Year’s Docket: Previewing the 2024–2025 Supreme Court Term

Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

In July, Professors Vikram Amar & Michael Dorf addressed many key decisions by the Supreme Court, discussing the ways they may have changed the legal landscape. Our trusted professors are now back again to provide an engaging dialogue as to what is on the docket for the upcoming Supreme Court Term. With so many cases to examine, you will certainly find various insights into matters such as reasonableness of force under the 4th Amendment, restrictions on gender-affirming care for minors and

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Guest Post: The Impact of AI on Paralegals – Preparing for the Future

Legal IT Insiders

By Robin Ghurbhurun, Governing Board, National Association of Licensed Paralegals Artificial Intelligence is already making itself felt in the legal sector. Just a few months ago, English judges were given […] The post Guest Post: The Impact of AI on Paralegals – Preparing for the Future appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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Legalpioneer Donates 13,000+ Legal Technology Companies Dataset to GitHub

Ward Blawg

As reported by legal technology journalist and lawyer, Bob Ambrogi here [link] , Legalpioneer, a platform that catalogs companies in legal tech, justice tech, and governance, has made a groundbreaking contribution to the legal tech community by donating its entire dataset of over 13,000 legal technology / law tech companies to GitHub. This valuable data […] The post Legalpioneer Donates 13,000+ Legal Technology Companies Dataset to GitHub first appeared on WardblawG.

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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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Maya Markovich about access to justice in the U.S.: “92% of folks in civil justice matters are not able to get the legal help that they need”

Global LegalTech Hub

By Pablo Yannone Sancho , Journalist at GLTH Many startups that want to create solutions focused on access to justice “are closest to the problem, but farthest from the resources.” This claim belongs to Maya Markovich , one of our Access to Justice Legal Advisors and founder at Justice Tech Association , inter alia projects. She has a background in behavioral science and organizational psychology.

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News and Notes From Google Local Services Ads: September 2024

Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

Google Local Services Ads (LSAs) have become an indispensable tool for lawyers. They offer prime visibility at the top of Google search engine results pages (SERPs) and the prestigious “Google Screened” badge to enhance credibility. In the dynamic landscape of online marketing, LSAs consistently provide value by ensuring top placement and connecting legal professionals with a diverse audience of potential clients, even appearing before other paid ads and organic results.

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oneNDA to accelerate contract standardisation drive after acquisition by Law Insider

Legal IT Insiders

We spoke with oneNDA co-founder Electra Japonas about the need for contract consensus, and the risk presented by the likes of ChatGPT in terms of moving away from standardisation. oneNDA, […] The post oneNDA to accelerate contract standardisation drive after acquisition by Law Insider appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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What Constitutes a Personal Injury?

Ward Blawg

Insights on what constitutes a personal injury, with reference to Canadian personal injury law and general legal principles. Always take advice from a reliable local lawyer in your jurisdiction. A personal injury occurs when a person’s body, mind, or emotions are damaged due to the negligence or intentional actions of another party. It is not […] The post What Constitutes a Personal Injury?

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Bloomberg Law Taps GenAI For New ‘Contract Assistant’

Artificial Lawyer

Bloomberg Law is best known for its legal research and market information offerings, but it’s now embracing genAI to expand what its recently developed contract.

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Ecomm and the Legal Industry: A Quick Look

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Imagine a world where law firm clients add your services to their shopping carts as easily as a new pair of shoes. E-commerce, or ecomm, has revolutionized how we buy everything from clothing to groceries. But, to date, the legal industry largely remains untouched. As more industries embrace online automation, the question whispered around the water cooler is: Will law firms follow suit?

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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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Guest post: How data is redefining value generation and compliance in private equity decision-making

Legal IT Insiders

Christian Davis, associate partner at commercial data solutions provider JMAN Group, explains how data is transforming value creation and compliance in private equity. In the past, the private equity (PE) […] The post Guest post: How data is redefining value generation and compliance in private equity decision-making appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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Enzai and Shoosmiths unveil ground-breaking AI compliance solution

Legal IT Professionals

Leading law firm Shoosmiths and artificial intelligence (AI) governance software provider Enzai together announce the launch of AI Comply - a first-of-its-kind solution designed to help businesses navigate the complex AI regulatory landscape. Built on Enzai’s powerful AI governance platform, AI Comply combines the AI governance workflows and automations of the Enzai platform with the bespoke guidance of Shoosmiths’ market-leading AI specialist lawyers.

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Artificial Lawyer On Tour – Dates + Venues

Artificial Lawyer

It’s conference season and Artificial Lawyer and its founder, er…me…Richard Tromans, are on tour this October and November. Here are some of the upcoming speaking.

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Free Legal Research Platform descrybe.ai Rolls Out Major Upgrade, Including Spanish Search and Simplified Summaries

LawSites

descrybe.ai, a free legal research platform that uses artificial intelligence to provide enhanced access to the law, today rolled out a major upgrade that includes a redesign of its platform, more nuanced and accurate search results, summaries of judicial opinions in Spanish as well as English, and simplified, plain-language summaries in both English and Spanish.

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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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Shoosmiths and Enzai launch AI compliance platform

Legal IT Insiders

UK top 100 law firm Shoosmiths and AI governance platform Enzai have launched AI Comply, which is designed to help businesses navigate the complex AI regulatory landscape. As the adoption […] The post Shoosmiths and Enzai launch AI compliance platform appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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What Are the Latest Google Updates & How Will it Affect My SEO?

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The Google core updates are nothing new. They happen a few times each year, and while they can lift website rankings to heavenly heights, they can just as quickly bring a site to its knees. If you’re new to following search engine result page (SERP) rankings, these updates could have previously gone unnoticed. Google updates aren’t solely a concern for law firms — they impact all businesses that seek a healthy web presence.

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AL NIBs: Thomson Reuters, Legatics, Opus 2 + More

Artificial Lawyer

This site has been experimenting with various approaches to news digests. Here’s a more traditional one, News In Brief, or in journo-speak ‘NIBs’, which is.

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UnitedLex CEO’s Sudden Departure Appears to Be Due to Personal Allegations Unrelated to Work

Above the Law - Technology

When UnitedLex this week announced the sudden departure of James Schellhase from his position as chief executive officer, it seemed a mystery, since he had just celebrated his one-year anniversary in that role and had even just been on my LawNext podcast to reflect on that year — an interview suggested by the company.

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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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LexisNexis product demonstration: Gen AI in your legal workflow

Legal IT Insiders

This product demonstration looks at the flow of data between generative AI research solution Lexis+ AI and Microsoft Word drafting tool Create AI, and how they fit within your workflow. […] The post LexisNexis product demonstration: Gen AI in your legal workflow appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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Ways to Say Thank You and Follow Up With Extraordinary Style

Attorney at Work

How do you say thank you after a job interview or follow up after a promising client meeting? How do you express appreciation for a mentor’s advice, or thank someone for a solid referral? Gratitude is the coin of the realm when it comes to taking that extra step to cement a relationship or seal […] The post Ways to Say Thank You and Follow Up With Extraordinary Style appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Lawyer Beats AI In Mock Trial Experiment

Artificial Lawyer

Given advances in generative AI, would a person in court assisted primarily by AI be able to outperform a regular human lawyer? Australian law firm, Lander & Rogers, decided to find out.

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The Secrets To Success In Legal Tech Implementation

Above the Law - Technology

Some lessons from the trenches. The post The Secrets To Success In Legal Tech Implementation appeared first on Above the Law.

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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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IRS warns taxpayers of hurricane charity scams; shares tools to help verify legitimate groups

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The IRS this week warned taxpayers of scammers who use fictious charities to obtain sensitive personal and financial data from unwary donors in the wake of Hurricanes Milton and Helene. Fake charities are frequently established by fraudsters to exploit peoples’ generosity during natural disasters. Those who wish to donate should first check the Tax Exempt Organization Search (TEOS) tool on IRS.gov to locate or confirm eligible, reputable charities.

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Australian lawyer reported to regulator for filing fake Gen AI cases in court 

Legal IT Insiders

A lawyer in Melbourne, Australia has been referred by a federal circuit judge to the Office of the Victorian Legal Services Board and Commissioner after filing a summary of authorities […] The post Australian lawyer reported to regulator for filing fake Gen AI cases in court appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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Baker McKenzie’s Cem Ucan Joins Leya To Change The Game

Artificial Lawyer

Baker McKenzie’s well-known Innovation Product Manager, Cem Ucan, is joining Leya, the genAI startup, to help drive the change he wants to see happen in.

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How It Works: Briefpoint’s AI Solution for Propounding and Responding to Discovery Requests in Litigation

Above the Law - Technology

In the latest episode of our video series How It Works, we bring you a demonstration of Briefpoint, a solution that uses artificial intelligence to draft discovery responses and discovery requests in litigation. With Briefpoint, a lawyer simply uploads a PDF document and it generates the appropriate discovery requests or response.

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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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Juro releases AI Extract feature, halves contract turnaround times

Legal IT Professionals

Juro, the intelligent contract automation platform, has reimagined how businesses process third-party contracts, with AI Extract and new features to improve the traditionally problematic Docx experience.

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Legal IT Insider welcomes new senior account manager 

Legal IT Insiders

Lara Francis, née Rosenthal, has joined Legal IT Insider as senior account manager, helping legal technology businesses globally to promote their brand. For nearly a decade Lara worked with vendors in the legal technology […] The post Legal IT Insider welcomes new senior account manager appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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KPMG + CLM ContractPodAI Announce GenAI Alliance

Artificial Lawyer

CLM company ContractPodAi (CP) has formed a strategic alliance with KPMG. The Big Four firm will tap Leah, CP’s genAI platform for lawyers, for its expanding managed legal services capability.

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The Emerging AI Use Cases For Law Firms [Sponsored]

Above the Law - Technology

Sign up for this CLE-eligible webinar from our friends at iManage and learn best practices on how your firm can leverage AI to achieve faster results. The post The Emerging AI Use Cases For Law Firms appeared first on Above the Law.

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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!