Kevin O'Keefe

MAY 22, 2023

The New York Times’ Stuart Thompson reports dozens of fringe news websites, content farms, and fake reviewers are using artificial intelligence (AI) to create inauthentic content online, according to two reports released by NewsGuard and ShadowDragon. This new wave of A.I.-created Boy was I wrong.

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Above the Law - Technology

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Thomson Reuters said today that it will unveil generative AI enhancements to its flagship legal research product Westlaw Precision on Nov. Using the new skill named Westlaw Precision AI-Assisted Research, customers will be able to ask complex questions in conversational language and quickly receive synthesized answers.

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Kevin O'Keefe

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

I’ve run across AI news coverage discussing the issue of somome asking GPT to write a paper – maybe even an entire book – in the style and tone of a particular writer. The news is often in relation to IP claims by the relevant authors. Could GPT and Lou, the AI powered publishing assistant on the LexBlog, Inc.

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Above the Law - Technology

APRIL 26, 2023

The generative AI legal tech startup Harvey has raised $21 million in a Series A funding round led by Sequoia Capital. Then, in March, PwC announced a global partnership with Harvey, providing PwC’s Legal Business Solutions professionals exclusive access among the Big 4 to Harvey’s platform.

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Above the Law - Technology

APRIL 4, 2023

It is a day of major legal tech deals. We feel strongly that the new investment from TPG, along with Thomson Reuters minority ownership and board representation, will position Elite to ensure our customers’ continued success,” said Paul Fischer, president of the Legal Professionals business of Thomson Reuters. “We

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Kevin O'Keefe

DECEMBER 14, 2023

When many journalists and writers, including many legal bloggers, bost that there’s no place for AI in their writing, this move by The NYT signals there is a place for AI in journalism without compromising the integrity of reporting or writing. Same with legal journalists and bloggers. Legal bloggers should heed this action by the NYT.

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Kevin O'Keefe

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

I have some exciting news for you. have come together to launch The American Legal Blogger , a brand-new publication aimed at spotlighting your legal insightful blogs, the dedication of lawyer authors, and the distinction of the firms publishing the blogs. Have a legal blog not in the publication?

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Clio

JANUARY 17, 2024

Regularly engaging with informative, thought-provoking legal blogs is one of the most effective ways to stay on top of industry news, emerging legal trends, innovations in technology, and more. Below, you’ll find the best legal blogs to read in 2021, covering multiple practice areas and topics of interest.

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Legal IT Insiders

APRIL 22, 2024

Global online legal research provider vLex last week launched a suite of generative AI-backed document analysis tools for litigation and transactional practitioners as in other news, AI startups Patlytics and […] The post Legaltech latest: vLex unveils new gen AI tools + Labs as Patlytics and LawHive raise millions in seed funding appeared first (..)

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Kevin O'Keefe

DECEMBER 13, 2023

However, it did seem to warn against using it for legal research and analysis. Stayed or the courts using AI in the States – though I am sensing a rising tide here of lawyers and legal organizations opposing the use of AI.

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LawSites

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Two of the leading global providers of document management systems for the legal industry are coming together, as the cloud-based DMS company NetDocuments has acquired Worldox , one of the oldest DMS systems still operating, in business since 1988, and one that primarily serves small- to medium-sized law firms.

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Kevin O'Keefe

JULY 25, 2023

When you use a news aggregator such as Feedly, like I do, to receive news articles and blog posts, this marginal content can muck up the works. I don’t have the time to check questionable new sources whose content references the subjects I monitor in my news aggregator. 1) Focus on mainstream publishers.

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Kevin O'Keefe

JULY 12, 2023

Yesterday I shared how AI can assist writers, including legal bloggers. More valuable insight and information on more legal niches from more trusted sources. More than one piece of content at a time, we’re seeing a proliferation of fake news websites fueled by AI. What’s this all have to do with lawyers and legal bloggers?

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Kevin O'Keefe

JUNE 16, 2023

Following my post yesterday about how AI will make for more effective legal blogging, I received a response over on LinkedIn that the use of AI in legal blogging would result in blogs without any substantive content. AI is a tool that amplifies an artist’s passion, whether the artist be a legal blogger, a poet or a news columnist.

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Above the Law - Technology

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The 39-year-old Camara made international news this summer when the Wall Street Journal reported that he earned almost $110 million last year — more than Apple CEO Tim Cook. In July 2021, under Camara’s leadership, DISCO became one of just a handful of legal technology companies ever to go public, listing on the New York Stock Exchange.

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Above the Law - Technology

AUGUST 18, 2023

The lawyer ranking and review company Best Lawyers has acquired Good2bSocial , a digital marketing agency that specializes in serving law firms, legal marketers, lawyers and organizations in the legal industry. ” Best Lawyers says that the acquisition marks another key milestone in its evolution and growth strategy. .”

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Legal Talk Network

DECEMBER 30, 2020

In a year that felt like a decade, some of the biggest legal news seems years away at this point. On Legal Talk Today , host Laurence Colletti speaks with Legaltech News Editor Zach Warren to also highlight top law-related stories. What’s in Store for Firms in 2021? Will office life return to normal? Hope for the Best.

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Kevin O'Keefe

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

After responding to a series of prompts seeking guidance on writing a news story about a school district spending plan, Murrow was then asked what information from a proposed school budget should be noted. Remember, in a news story, the most important information goes at the beginning, the ‘inverted pyramid’ model.

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Martindale-Avvo

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

In addition to her busy practice, she’s a well-known legal commentator on national news networks including CNN, CNN Headline News, Fox News Channel, MSNBC, ABC News, Court TV and local and regional television and radio. I’m new to family law. And when there is love, there are thoughts of marriage.

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Above the Law - Technology

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

After all, the very premise of the report is that some law firms and legal departments are more “future ready” than others. Yet what is also interesting about this fifth edition of the report is that it indicates just how hard it is for legal professionals to stay ahead of the curve. Clearly, legal professionals get it.

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Kevin O'Keefe

JANUARY 18, 2024

The importance of focusing on a tight niche in legal blogging cannot be overstated, especially when it comes to building a name and fostering professional relationships. This targeted networking is often more fruitful than broader attempts at making professional connections, as it’s based on shared interests and specific legal issues.

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Above the Law - Technology

MARCH 28, 2023

Wait, are there now two legal AI companies named Harvey? It’s a legal tech mystery. Last November, a GPT-powered legal AI startup called Harvey came out of stealth mode , revealing it had raised $5 million in funding led by the startup fund of OpenAI, the developer of GPT. And how is it they both involve a Winston?

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Legal IT Insiders

APRIL 4, 2023

The announcement was made internally at … Breaking news: TPG to acquire majority stake in Thomson Reuters Elite Read More » The post Breaking news: TPG to acquire majority stake in Thomson Reuters Elite appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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LawSites

JULY 12, 2021

the premium legal research platform that LexisNexis launched last year , will now have access to breaking legal news headlines across 76 practice areas with the introduction today of the Legal News Hub. Users can search news stories and, with one click, expand the search to legal sources.

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LawSites

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

In the wake of this week’s heartbreaking news of the death of legal tech icon Monica Bay , it has been heartwarming to see how many lives she touched and friends she made over her nearly 20 years as editor-in-chief of Law Technology News and 30 years at ALM.

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Legal IT Insiders

MARCH 27, 2024

Welcome to the March Orange Rag, where we break the news that legal revenue management startup ayora.ai appeared first on Legal IT Insider. has raised $1.6m pre-seed funding. This is the second exclusive we’ve written about […] The post The Orange Rag Newsletter is Here!

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LawSites

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Law360 , the legal news service owned by LexisNexis, is today introducing audio versions of every story it publishes. Rachel Travers , vice president and general manager of Law360, said this is the first legal news service to offer this feature. “This enables us to reach our readership in the way they like.”

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Martindale-Avvo

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

In fact, when we negotiate a prenuptial agreement on behalf of a client, we often feel like the bearer of bad news by trying to advise them how to protect themselves when things go wrong at a time when everything for them feels so right. It seems like every other week we’re hearing about another celebrity divorce.

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LawSites

JANUARY 5, 2024

What were the top stories and trends of 2023 in legal tech and innovation? Our panelist lineup changes from week to week, but our regulars are: Nicole Black , legal technology columnist and legaltech evangelist at MyCase. Caroline Hill , editor in chief, Legal IT Insider. The show is live at 3 p.m. Eastern time.

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Martindale-Avvo

MARCH 28, 2024

We are now post-pandemic, living in our “new normal,” and court systems are back up and running with a newfound ability to pivot to remote hearings when possible or when necessary for the sake of efficiency. If you have a family law issue or would like her to speak about legal issues, you can connect with Ms.

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LawSites

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

We will share our impressions of last week’s ABA Techshow, and also discuss stories this week of new legal shenanigans involving ChatGPT, AI surveillance, how to write good search prompts, a company’s attempt to dissociate its chatbot, and more. Caroline Hill , editor in chief, Legal IT Insider.

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Martindale-Avvo

MARCH 28, 2024

We are now post-pandemic, living in our “new normal,” and court systems are back up and running with a newfound ability to pivot to remote hearings when possible or when necessary for the sake of efficiency. If you have a family law issue or would like her to speak about legal issues, you can connect with Ms.

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LawSites

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Over the past two years, Reuters, the news and media division of Thomson Reuters, has been beefing up its coverage of legal news, bringing on the former editor-in-chief of Law.com to lead legal news, hiring several well-known legal-industry commentators as columnists, and increasing its hiring of legal news editors and reporters.

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Attorney at Work

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Would you like the good news or the bad news about practicing law during a recession? First the Good News The legal industry is, to some extent, recession-proof. Here’s the Bad News Just like with the pandemic, there will be a slowdown. Here’s More Good News The slowdown will turn around sharply.

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Legal Tech Monitor

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

We will share our impressions of last week’s ABA Techshow, and also discuss stories this week of new legal shenanigans involving ChatGPT, AI surveillance, how to write good search prompts, a company’s attempt to dissociate its chatbot, and more. Caroline Hill , editor in chief, Legal IT Insider. Hope you will join us.

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Legal Tech Monitor

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

If you have yet to send in your legal IT wins, deals, movers, shakers and any other news that you think we might want to include in the February Orange [.] appeared first on Legal IT Insider. The post The Orange Rag is out on 28 February!

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Legal IT Insiders

APRIL 2, 2024

Luminance has raised $40m Series B funding led by Santa Monica-based growth-stage venture firm, March Capital, with participation from National Grid Partners and other existing investors, including magic circle law […] The post Breaking news: Luminance raises $40m Series B appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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