July, 2024

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The 25 Largest Legal Tech Investments of All Time

Above the Law - Technology

In reporting yesterday on the record-setting $900 million investment in law practice management company Clio, I included a list of the 10 largest previous investments in legal tech. It did not take long for me to learn that the list was incomplete. So I set about trying to come up with a more accurate list.

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China: A Court Recognizes Copyright Protection for Images Generated by Generative AI Tools

Global LegalTech Hub

Milagros Tallarico, Semi Sr. Associate at Alfaro Abogados Intellectual Property has become increasingly relevant in recent years, especially with the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its capabilities to create various types of works. In this regard, it is important to analyze how this reality is already impacting certain rights, such as image rights and copyright.

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How Attorneys Are Shoring Up Client Research for the Perfect Pitch

Trellis.Law Blog

The following is an except from our recent American Bar Association article: “Clients are ahead of us in using data,” begins Dave Walton, the chair of cyber solutions and data strategies at Cozen O’Connor in Philadelphia. Over the last decade, the… Continue reading → The post How Attorneys Are Shoring Up Client Research for the Perfect Pitch first appeared on Trellis.Law Blog.

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Generative AI for Smart Legal Professionals by John Tredennick & Dr. Webber Released – Second Edition (Free E-Book)

Ward Blawg

Received an email recently from John Tredennick, CEO & Founder of Merlin Search Technologies, Inc and thought I’d share with readers, with kind permission, as it includes his free e-book, co-authored with Dr. Webber, on Gen AI for legal professionals. Hope you find this useful in respect of AI for law firms:- “After several requests, Dr. […] The post Generative AI for Smart Legal Professionals by John Tredennick & Dr.

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Visibility Into the Strategy & Supporting Documents of Major US Law Firms

Law Firm Intelligence by Trellis aggregates state trial court data across the Trellis platform enabling users to: look up a particular metric related to a specific law firm (such as, how many cases a law firm had or has against another law firm), and see the actual dockets and documents supporting the metric. Trellis data is maximized in a revolutionary and unique way to provide users an exclusive look into a law firm litigating in state trial courts.

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Clio Sets Legal Tech Funding Record with $900M Raise at $3B Valuation; LawNext Has Exclusive Podcast Interview with Founder Jack Newton

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The law practice management company Clio today announced a record-setting raise of $900 million, at a valuation of a whopping $3 billion, in an oversubscribed Series F investment round that the company says will accelerate its ability to continue to build and develop its multi-product platform and expand its market both to larger firms and […]

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Should My Law Firm be on TikTok? 4 Questions to Ask Before Adopting Any Social Media Platform

Attorney at Work

Marin McCall | Four questions to ask before launching a social media account for your legal practice. The post Should My Law Firm be on TikTok? 4 Questions to Ask Before Adopting Any Social Media Platform appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Pablo Yannone joins the Communications and Alliances Team at GLTH

Global LegalTech Hub

Meet Pablo Yannone , an enthusiastic journalist who has quickly immersed himself in the legaltech world and is now a key player on our GLTH Team! Pablo, could you briefly tell us about your previous experience and how you came to GLTH? It has been six months since I was introduced to the legaltech world. I began as an inexperienced journalist with little knowledge of the topic but a lot of willingness to dive into it, learn new realities, and be able to communicate them to the audience.

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Major Windows outage takes organisations globally offline

Legal IT Insiders

A global Microsoft Windows outage is impacting banks, law firms, airports and media organisations, with Windows laptops and PCs showing a blue screen, as early reports suggest that a Crowdstrike […] The post Major Windows outage takes organisations globally offline appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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Why Qualifications (including the LLB Law Degree) are Still Worth the Time and Money

Ward Blawg

By Malcolm Trotter, global education and training professional In the pursuit of career ambitions, investing in oneself and securing credible qualifications can pave the way for future growth and prosperity. For example, obtaining an LLB in the United Kingdom continues to be a goal for a significant number of individuals seeking a legal career. Pursuing […] The post Why Qualifications (including the LLB Law Degree) are Still Worth the Time and Money first appeared on WardblawG.

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Recent Reports of Law Schools’ AI Adoption Have Been Greatly Exaggerated

LawSites

This recent Reuters story caught my attention: “More than half of law schools now offer classes on AI,” it said, citing a new survey conducted by the American Bar Association. Another story said the survey shows that “AI is rapidly making its way into law schools.

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Stay On Top of Newly Filed State & Federal Litigation: Curated Just for You!

With Daily Filings Report by Trellis you will receive an email and csv file daily with all new cases filed in the jurisdictions you're tracking. Each new case will include all case metadata like judge, parties, counsel, practice area, and even direct links to the full docket and complaint. Trellis Daily Filings Reports provide direct access to newly filed state and federal litigation curated just for you.

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Will Your Paralyzing Fear of Zoom Ruin Your Life?

Attorney at Work

Fear of Zoom can leave you frozen like your Wi-Fi dropped out. But you can conquer Zoom anxiety with these five tips. The post Will Your Paralyzing Fear of Zoom Ruin Your Life? appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Justice Alito’s Views On Social Media And The First Amendment Seem To Shift Depending On Who He Wants To Win

Above the Law - Technology

From the which-way-the-wind-blows dept. The post Justice Alito’s Views On Social Media And The First Amendment Seem To Shift Depending On Who He Wants To Win appeared first on Above the Law.

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AI In Finance and Banking – July 15, 2024

LLRX

This semi-monthly column by Sabrina I. Pacifici highlights news, government documents, NGO/IGO papers, papers by economists, speeches, and industry white papers on the subject of AI’s fast paced impact on the banking and finance sectors. The chronological links provided are to the primary sources, and as available, indicate links to alternate free versions.

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Building Legal Leaders

Colin S. Levy

As Generative AI has marched through law practice since late 2022, law schools and legal educators around the world have scrambled to adapt: what new skills do law graduates need to thrive today and looking ahead? And overall, they’ve gotten the answer wrong. Online, in classrooms, and in faculty meetings, law professors have resolved to equip their students with basic facility with AI systems and related technology for gathering, analyzing, and deploying data.

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How to Answer Legal Exam/Assignment Questions – A Guide for Law Students

Ward Blawg

While our mission is to be one of the world’s leading resources on law, digital and legal technology, helping the best law firms and lawyers share the greatest amount of useful legal advice and insights online, we started by sharing useful tips for law students on their path to a legal career. Indeed “How to […] The post How to Answer Legal Exam/Assignment Questions – A Guide for Law Students first appeared on WardblawG.

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Four Parts of your Legal Profile to Prioritize [Infographic]

Martindale-Avvo

Your profile on our directories is key to attracting new clients. In a 2023 survey of roughly 1,850 visitors to our legal sites, people weighed in on which information factors into their decision to hire. Whether you’ve recently claimed your profile or would simply like to improve it, this guide is designed to help you make sure you’re surfacing the right information to potential clients.

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5 Ways to Make the Practice of Law More Zen

Attorney at Work

Jamie Spannhake | Integrate Zen into your daily routine to enhance your sense of calm and contentedness. The post 5 Ways to Make the Practice of Law More Zen appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Elon Loses His Favorite Law Firm In Data Scraping Case Because They Played Both Sides

Above the Law - Technology

From the least-shocking-news-of-the-day dept. The post Elon Loses His Favorite Law Firm In Data Scraping Case Because They Played Both Sides appeared first on Above the Law.

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From Tinder to Legal AI – LegalFly Bags €15m

Artificial Lawyer

Swipe right for contract approval…? A team previously with Tinder has raised €15m in a Series A round for their genAI-based contract review and drafting.

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6 Digital Marketing Tips for Law Firms

Clio

Law firm digital marketing is a broad topic. A quick Google search brings up dozens of articles on digital marketing tips for law firms, tricks and strategies to attract clients, build your brand, and market your law firm. However, depending on your practice area and size of your law firm, certain strategies may be more difficult to implement or not even relevant at all.

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How Product Liability Attorneys Can Maximize Your Compensation

Ward Blawg

Product liability attorneys play a crucial role in securing the compensation you deserve. Imagine this: you’ve just purchased a new kitchen appliance, and after a week of use, it malfunctions and causes a fire. Not only are you dealing with property damage, but you’ve also sustained injuries. This is where product liability attorneys step in […] The post How Product Liability Attorneys Can Maximize Your Compensation first appeared on WardblawG.

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Legal Riffs: Music Industry Alleges AI Is Out of Tune

Pillsbury Law Internet and Technology blog

In late June, Universal Music Group (UMG) Records, Sony Music Entertainment, and other major record labels filed two complaints against two generative artificial intelligence (“gen AI”) music startups, Suno, Inc. (Suno) and Uncharted Labs, Inc. (Udio). The concurrently filed complaints allege that the gen AI technology produced by Suno and Udio directly infringes on copyrights owned by these record labels.

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How to Master the Subjunctive and Conditional for Precise Legal Writing

Attorney at Work

Ivy Grey | Two powerful grammatical tools help lawyers write about hypotheticals with precision and clarity. The post How to Master the Subjunctive and Conditional for Precise Legal Writing appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Blue Screens Of Death, Mass Tech Outages Plague New York Court System

Above the Law - Technology

Nothing will make court employees crave the weekend more than a major tech disruption on a Friday. The post Blue Screens Of Death, Mass Tech Outages Plague New York Court System appeared first on Above the Law.

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Meridian AI – Client Listening Will Never Be The Same Again

Artificial Lawyer

Meridian AI is a genAI system that rapidly turns ‘client listening’ interviews into highly organised and searchable text to provide actionable intelligence. It’s a huge.

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Announcing the Seventh Edition of Advertising & Marketing Law Casebook by Tushnet & Goldman

Eric Goldman

Prof. Rebecca Tushnet and I are pleased to announce the seventh edition of our casebook, Advertising & Marketing Law: Cases & Materials. It is available for purchase in the following formats: * DRM-free PDF file. Price: $12 * Kindle. Price: $9.99 * Print-on-demand paperback from Amazon. Price: $30 + shipping and tax. Paperback buyers can get a free PDF file by emailing me a copy of their receipt showing which edition they bought.

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Choosing the Right Car Accident Attorney: What Every Driver Needs to Know

Ward Blawg

Finding yourself in a car accident can be a harrowing experience. In the midst of dealing with injuries, insurance claims, and repairs, the last thing you want is to struggle with finding the right car accident attorney. However, securing a skilled attorney is crucial to ensure you get the compensation you deserve. A good car […] The post Choosing the Right Car Accident Attorney: What Every Driver Needs to Know first appeared on WardblawG.

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Emerging Trends in Legal Tech

Legal Talk Network

The legal industry has undergone significant changes in recent years, rendering previously efficient traditional operational practices a disadvantage. With rapid technological advancements , it is crucial to prioritize innovation and technology trends in law firms, especially if you want your office and legal practice to continue to grow and thrive.

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Setting Expectations With Multigenerational Teams and Clients

Attorney at Work

By clearly communicating expectations, you reduce ambiguity, enhance accountability, promote engagement and improve collaboration The post Setting Expectations With Multigenerational Teams and Clients appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Clarence Thomas Learned Nothing From The Mess He Helped Create Regarding Section 230, Blogs Ignorantly About 230 Yet Again

Above the Law - Technology

Get a blog, Clarence. The post Clarence Thomas Learned Nothing From The Mess He Helped Create Regarding Section 230, Blogs Ignorantly About 230 Yet Again appeared first on Above the Law.

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Leya Bags $25m As Legal GenAI Funding Grows

Artificial Lawyer

Leya has raised $25m in a Series A funding round. It’s one of a number of legal genAI-based startups recently to secure significant funding, from Harvey to LegalFly to Hebbia.

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Statement on the Supreme Court’s Ruling in Moody v. NetChoice

Eric Goldman

A couple of years ago, Florida and Texas passed “social media censorship” laws. The laws were not subtle–the bill titles literally told the world that the legislatures were censoring social media. From a drafting standpoint, the laws were a mess. They packed dozens of undertheorized policy ideas into poorly drafted omnibus bills that never represented a serious attempt at policy-making.

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Vel Phillips Statue to be Unveiled at Wisconsin State Capitol on July 27th

Wisblawg

A new statue honoring Vel Phillips, a pioneering figure in Wisconsin’s legal and political history, will be unveiled at the Wisconsin State Capitol on July 27, 2024, at 5 p.m. This monument marks a significant milestone as the first commemoration of a Black leader on the Capitol grounds. Vel Phillips, who graduated from the University of Wisconsin Law School in 1951, achieved many firsts in her career: First Black woman to graduate from UW Law School First woman and first Black member of t

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Justia Legal Resources: Child Custody and Support Law Center

Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

Parents usually want to play a meaningful role in the lives of their children. This can be straightforward if the parents remain in a steady relationship as a child grows up, but challenges can arise if the parents part ways. Some parents develop a parenting plan and support arrangement on their own, while others need a court to decide these issues for them.

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18 States Have Passed Privacy Laws: Law Firms Tighten Cybersecurity

Attorney at Work

“Battening down the hatches” has taken on a new impetus as state after state has passed privacy law requirements. The post 18 States Have Passed Privacy Laws: Law Firms Tighten Cybersecurity appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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