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In Case of ‘Real Lawyers Against A Robot Lawyer,’ Federal Court Dismisses Law Firm’s Suit Against DoNotPay for Unauthorized Law Practice

Above the Law - Technology

In what it described as a case pitting “real lawyers against a robot lawyer,” a federal court in Illinois has dismissed a law firm’s suit against the self-help legal service DoNotPay. ” Another lawsuit alleging unauthorized practice of law by DoNotPay, Faridian v. District Chief Judge Nancy Rosenstengel.

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The Writings on the Blackbaud: Lessons from the FTC’s First Standalone Section 5 Unfairness Claim

Berkley Technology Law Journal

Compounding these security failures, Blackbaud also neglected to enforce its own data retention policies, retaining consumer data long past any legitimate business need. The attacker navigated Blackbauds servers undetected for nearly three months until the company identified a suspicious login on a backup server.

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Opt-Out Approaches to AI Training: A False Compromise

Berkley Technology Law Journal

Candidate, 2027 The recent boom in generative AI technology has been hampered by accusations that AI training sets violate intellectual property laws. However, opt-out schemes are an empty promise to creators, enabling tech companies to continue their mass exploitation of unlicensed data while maintaining a veneer of compliance with IP laws.

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A Literal Generative AI Discussion: How AI Could Reshape Law

3 Geeks and a Law Blog

Justis, powered by OpenAI’s GPT-4, was able to have a natural conversation with Greg and provide insightful perspectives on the use of generative AI in the legal industry, specifically in law firms. While many law firm leaders recognize its potential, some are unsure of how it fits into legal work or worry about risks.

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The Security ‘Scapegoat?’: When Liability Comes Knocking, CISOs Answer the Call

Berkley Technology Law Journal

By Gaurav Lalsinghani, J.D. Candidate, 2025 No one wants to be left holding the bag after a break-in, but for chief information security officers (CISOs), the risk of liability is ever-present. Tasked with overseeing a firms cybersecurity posture, CISOs stand on the front lines of a corporations digital defense.

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What Is It With “Kennedy” Politicians Bringing Weak Lawsuits Against Facebook?–Baldwin-Kennedy v. Meta

Eric Goldman

“several of her causes of action are based at least in part on the alleged failure to keep her account secure…and are therefore precluded by the Terms of Service and Terms of Use.” ” The court responds: “Plaintiff cannot sue Defendant based on what she thinks the law should—but does not—say.”

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Ticketmaster’s Attempt to Game Arbitration Services Fails–Heckman v. Live Nation

Eric Goldman

Under California law, “oppression is even more onerous” when a “clause pegs both the scope and procedure of the arbitration to rules which might change.” Under California law, “oppression is even more onerous” when a “clause pegs both the scope and procedure of the arbitration to rules which might change.”