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AI & Search and How to Optimize Your Law Firm Website for the AI Search Era

Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

The search landscape is constantly evolving. Search engines always strive to give users the best experience by helping them find the most relevant information online. The next big change in search is driven by artificial intelligence (AI), specifically generative AI. Generative AI focuses on creating something new. In the context of search engines, generative AI refers to using artificial intelligence algorithms to create original content like text or images in response to user queries.

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With Launch Today of ‘Playbooks,’ Gen AI Company Spellbook Expands Into In-House Legal Market

Above the Law - Technology

Spellbook, the company that introduced the first generative AI copilot for contract drafting and review in 2022, and that last August launched a sophisticated AI agent for law capable of planning and executing complex, multi-step workflows, today rolled out Playbooks, a contract-review feature designed for in-house teams working in corporate legal departments.

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Above the Law and Legal Talk Network Celebrate Thinking Like A Lawyer’s 10-Year Podcast Anniversary

Legal Talk Network

PETALUMA, CA (March 12, 2025) Thinking Like A Lawyer , the popular podcast hosted by Above the Law and produced by Legal Talk Network, is celebrating its 10-year anniversary today. Launched on March 12, 2015, the show debuted with legal commentators Elie Mystal and Joe Patrice at the helm. We had a funny moment within the first couple minutes of our first recording, and from that point, we were off to the races and knew our vibe, said Joe Patrice, Co-Host of Thinking Like A Lawyer and Senior Ed

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Litera Welcomes Cynthia Gumbert as Chief Marketing Officer to Enhance Global Brand Vision

Legal IT Professionals

Litera, a global leader in legal technology solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Cynthia Gumbert as Chief Marketing Officer. Gumbert is an industry-recognized marketing and business executive with a proven track record of exceeding growth objectives in both rapidly expanding and Fortune 500 companies. She will report directly to Litera CEO Avaneesh Marwaha.

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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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Taylor Swift’s Copyright Battle and Strategic Re-Recording Songs

Berkley Technology Law Journal

By Andreia M. Tamashiro,* LL.M. 2025 *The author thanks Mr. Gary Greenstein, Partner at Wilson Sonsini, for his guidance on this post. When Taylor Swift announced she was re-recording her first six albums, she wasnt just revisiting past hitsshe was reclaiming ownership of her music. Her battle over album masters highlights a huge issue in the music industry: who truly owns the songs artists create?

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LA Wildfire Victims Take Legal Action Against Southern California Edison

Trellis.Law Blog

As devastating wildfires continue to impact Los Angeles communities, residents affected by the destruction seek legal recourse against Southern California Edison (SCE), a subsidiary of Edison International. The complaints allege that Edison’s electrical equipment sparked one of the major fires… Continue reading → The post LA Wildfire Victims Take Legal Action Against Southern California Edison first appeared on Trellis.Law Blog.

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Dentons Launches ‘Office Hours’ Legal Tech Incubator + Rowena Rix Interview

Artificial Lawyer

Dentons has today launched Office Hours, a legal tech incubator that will operate as an R&D sandbox for companies looking to build, test and develop.

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How AI Legal Document Review Drives Faster Case Prep

Clio

Reviewing legal documents is undeniably tedious. However, while it may be time-consuming, legal document review is also essential for building a strong case strategy and effectively preparing for trial. And, because even the most tenured lawyer can make mistakes or miss important details, it has to be effective and thorough. In this post, well examine everything you need to know about AI for legal document reviewfrom the basics of AI technology to best practices for implementing it responsibly a

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Branding to Combat Pricing Pressure: Why Lowering Fees Isn’t the Answer for Law Firms

Attorney at Work

Law firms face increasing pressure to justify their fees as more price-sensitive clients turn to ALSPs or expand their in-house legal teams. Instead of engaging in a price war, the author of LinkedIn for the Savvy Executive: Promote Your Brand with Authenticity, Tact, and Power, says investing in law firm branding is a wiser strategy. Why […] The post Branding to Combat Pricing Pressure: Why Lowering Fees Isnt the Answer for Law Firms appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms

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BriefCatch ‘Conquers the Bluebook’ with AI-Powered Citation and Writing Tools In Its New Version 4

LawSites

BriefCatch, a legal technology company whose Microsoft Word add-in helps legal professionals improve their writing, has unveiled two new features that use generative artificial intelligence to enhance legal document preparation: AI-driven Bluebook citation correction and a context-aware writing advisor.

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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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Legal Blogging in the AI Era: Best Practices for 2025

Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

Creating an effective lawyer blog post in 2025 requires a strategic approach that combines timeless principles with modern technological advancements. AI-driven tools and evolving digital trends have transformed how legal professionals create and distribute content. While foundational blogging practices remain essential, integrating AI and other cutting-edge tools can maximize your blogs impact.

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Exclusive: SurePoint Technologies Acquires ZenCase to Expand Practice Management Capabilities

Above the Law - Technology

Legal technology company SurePoint Technologies has acquired the legal practice management company ZenCase in a strategic move aimed at enhancing SurePoint’s practice management offerings for mid-sized law firms.

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Kennedy-Mighell Report Podcast Hosts Partner with Green Filing for Exclusive Video Series Produced by Legal Talk Network

Legal Talk Network

PETALUMA, CA (March 20, 2025) The hosts of The Kennedy-Mighell Report, a leading legal technology podcast, have teamed up with Green Filing, a premier provider of electronic court filing solutions, to produce an exclusive video series called Tom & Dennis Take It For a Spin, interacting with key legal technology, and exploring the latest trends and insights in legal technology.

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Responsible AI in legal practices: A guide to effective governance for legal IT professionals

Legal IT Professionals

The legal industry is undergoing significant transformations due to the increasing adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI). AI tools enhance law firms' efficiency in tasks such as document review and predictive analytics. However, AI also introduces challenges, including ethical concerns, data security risks, and regulatory compliance issues.

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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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Opt-Out Approaches to AI Training: A False Compromise

Berkley Technology Law Journal

By Barbara Rasin, J.D. Candidate, 2027 The recent boom in generative AI technology has been hampered by accusations that AI training sets violate intellectual property laws. Various rightsholders, including the New York Times and Universal Music Group , have sued the companies behind these algorithms for training on their protected IP without a license.

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Beyond the Brief: Streamlining Litigation in the Era of Artificial Intelligence (pub. Beverly Hills Bar Association)

Trellis.Law Blog

As Featured in Beverly Hills Bar Association “Modern Lawyer” February 2025 Civil litigation is flooded with busy work. In 2020, a survey of general counsel published by Juro and Wilson Sonsini found that 67 percent of in-house attorneys at fast-growth companies felt… Continue reading → The post Beyond the Brief: Streamlining Litigation in the Era of Artificial Intelligence (pub.

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Andrés Jara about business model: “If your main concern is productivity, adopting technologies that reduce costs is key”

Global LegalTech Hub

By Pablo Yannone Sancho , Journalist at GLTH Andrs knows both sides very well. He began his professional career as a lawyer in traditional law firms. Then, he turned into internal legal positions as in-house counsel in legal departments, assuming the task of purchasing legal services that used to bring him many visities of law firms that were trying to get him as a client.

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Lexis Leverages Henchman to Launch Create+ In MS 365

Artificial Lawyer

LexisNexis has today formally released Lexis Create+, a personalised legal drafting solution that works in Microsoft 365. It is now available in the UK, Canada.

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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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Legal Technology Trends to Watch in 2025

Clio

What will it take to be a successful lawyer in 2025? With technology developing at an ever-increasing rate and AI working its way into every industry, its never been more important to focus on law firm innovation and technology trends. To find the most useful legaltech trends that lawyers need to know, we reached out to top industry technologists, lawyers, legal professionals, and consultants.

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Generative AI for Lawyers: From Fear to Functionality, How Lawyers Can Ethically Integrate AI into Their Practice

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2Civility.org's Mark C. Palmer challenges lawyers to embrace GenAI policy development and explore and integrate AI into daily practice. The post Generative AI for Lawyers: From Fear to Functionality, How Lawyers Can Ethically Integrate AI into Their Practice appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Law Insider Announces Low-Cost and Free AI-Powered Contract Tools for 1.2 Million Legal Users

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Legal technology platform Law Insider announced today the launch of its AI-powered contract drafting, review and redlining tools for its global community of 1.2 million registered legal users. The new AI suite will be integrated directly into Microsoft Word and Law Insider’s web-based platform, making it accessible across multiple workspaces for attorneys and legal professionals.

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Credibility Counts: 5 Simple Ways Attorneys Can Strengthen Their Online Presence

Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

The good news? You dont need to be a marketing expert or publish a book to make a strong impression. With a few focused, practical strategies, like maintaining your website, updating your directory profiles, and sharing helpful content, you can build credibility online and help more clients find and trust your firm. Think of it as a referral from a colleague only its your website or directory profile doing the talking.

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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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7 Tech Challenges — And How Your Team Can Overcome Them [Sponsored]

Above the Law - Technology

This new eBook explores the emerging hurdles facing law departments, particularly in financial services. The post 7 Tech Challenges And How Your Team Can Overcome Them appeared first on Above the Law.

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How AI Is Reshaping Legal Knowledge Structures and Market Dynamics

Colin S. Levy

As I re-examine the legal technology ecosystem, I'm struck not as a mere collection of digital tools, but as a complex adaptive system reshaping the practice of law. Integrating AI technologies across previously disconnected domains is creating something I call the "integrated intelligence economy" a new paradigm where data and insights flow across formerly isolated systems, changing the economics of legal knowledge and the organizational structure of legal service delivery itself.

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Avantia Law Launches Ava - The First AI Agent Platform Developed by a Law Firm

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Avantia Law , a leading global law firm transforming legal services through AI and technology, has announced the launch of Ava, the first AI agent platform built in-house by a law firm. Purpose-built to transform legal services, Ava streamlines legal work, takes care of routine legal processes, manages lawyer workflow, and delivers faster, more efficient outcomes for clients.

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AI Gets Personal: CCPA vs. GDPR on Automated Decision-Making

Berkley Technology Law Journal

By Ilke Okan LL.M., 2025 Automated decision-making technologies ( ADMTs ) are systems that analyze personal data to predict or decide outcomes about individuals, often without human input. These tools can determine whether someone is approved for a loan, lands a job interview, or is flagged for extra screeningall with limited transparency. As artificial intelligence (AI) and ADMTs become increasingly embedded in daily lifefrom hiring and credit scoring to healthcare and educationregulators are u

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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!

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AI in Finance and Banking March 31, 2025

LLRX

This semi-monthly column by Sabrina I. Pacifici highlights news, government documents, NGO/IGO papers, conferences, industry white papers and reports, academic papers and speeches, and central bank actions on the subject of AIs 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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Laura Fauqueur: “We use the design thinking technique and apply it to solve problems”

Global LegalTech Hub

By Pablo Yannone Sancho , Journalist at GLTH Laura entered the legal field as a court interpreter. It was more than two decades ago, in the courtrooms of the Madrid region, that she fell in love with the legal industry, and all its problems. That connection was genuine from the start, as it didnt stem from an idealization: I saw many unsolved challenges, and observed so many things that could be done and improved in the legal space, she claims.

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Elite NY Firm Cleary Gottlieb Buys Springbok AI Consultancy

Artificial Lawyer

Breaking News: Elite New York firm Cleary Gottlieb has announced today the acquisition of Springbok AI, a generative AI product development company focusing on technology.

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💥Podcast Alert: Making Court Data Actionable with AI — Trellis CEO Shares Insights with Host Bim Dave on Legal Helm Show

Trellis.Law Blog

Catch the latest HELM360 podcast for a fascinating convo w/ Bim Dave & our CEO Nicole Clark on *transforming* legal work through AI tech! You’ll discover how law firms can harness the power of AI and state court data to… Continue reading → The post Podcast Alert: Making Court Data Actionable with AI Trellis CEO Shares Insights with Host Bim Dave on Legal Helm Show first appeared on Trellis.Law Blog.

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The New Way of Conducting Patent Research: Proven Strategies For Efficient Due Diligence

Speaker: Andrew Klein and Jennifer Vandenplas

Patent due diligence processes take too long. The information you need is publicly available but accessing it is often tedious & inefficient, requiring you to wade through dozens of PTO websites or for-free tools to gather what you need. Plus, it frequently occurs late in the game, leaving professionals under pressure, sifting through chaotic 100-page PDFs, and frustrated with poorly formatted information & patent numbers.