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

LawSites

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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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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We Need To Talk About GenAI Accuracy

Artificial Lawyer

Generative AI is without doubt the most powerful technology to be applied to the legal sector since the arrival of digital tools, yet it has a serious challenge: accuracy.

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X Corp. v. Bright Data is the Decision We’ve Been Waiting For (Guest Blog Post)

Eric Goldman

by guest blogger Guy Rub , The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law A Web Scraper Beats a Platform: The Same Story, but Different It seems like we’ve been here before, and not that long ago. A platform sues a web scraper in the Northern District of California for (among others) a breach of its Terms of Service (ToS) —and the platform loses.

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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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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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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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The Cyber Resilience Act is One Step Closer to Becoming Law

Inside Privacy

Yesterday, the European Parliament approved the Cyber Resilience Act (“CRA”), which sets out cybersecurity requirements for “products with digital elements” (“PDEs”) placed on the EU market. The term PDE is defined broadly to include both hardware and software products, such as antivirus software, VPNs, smart home devices, connected toys, and wearables.

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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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Free Speech Galaxy Brain Elon Musk Promises Lawsuit Against Advertisers For Not Giving Him Their Money

Above the Law - Technology

First Amendments. how do they work?!? The post Free Speech Galaxy Brain Elon Musk Promises Lawsuit Against Advertisers For Not Giving Him Their Money appeared first on Above the Law.

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ABA TechShow: The Power (and Pain) of Ideas

TechLaw Crossroads

“If you want to show up and be seen in your life, you’re going to get your ass kicked.” Brene Brown I recently finished a book by Jeremy Utley and Perry Klebahn entitled Id eaflow: The Only Business Metric that Matters. The book talks a lot about ideas and their power. The authors go to great lengths to explore ways to nurture ideas, how to work in teams to enhance ideas, and how to turn ideas into reality.

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Not Again! Two More Cases, Just this Week, of Hallucinated Citations in Court Filings Leading to Sanctions

LawSites

For all the discussion of how generative AI will impact the legal profession, maybe one answer is that it will weed out the lazy and incompetent lawyers. By now, in the wake of several cases in which lawyers have found themselves in hot water by citing hallucinated cases generated by ChatGPT, most notoriously Mata v. Avianca , and in the wake of all the publicity those cases have received, you would think most lawyers would have gotten the message not to rely on ChatGPT for legal research, at le

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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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How AI Can Reshape Legal Education + Lawyer Training

Artificial Lawyer

AI will change not just legal work, but legal education and lawyer training – here are five examples of how. AI’s application to the law also raises key questions about evaluating legal work.

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Unlikely Careers for Lawyers

Legal Talk Network

Most individuals attend law school with the intention of pursuing a career in Big Law or a traditional legal role, not exploring alternative career paths or unlikely legal positions. However, whether you have recently graduated from law school or are considering a second career opportunity, there are many unique legal options available today. Understanding these different roles can help you make well-informed decisions about your future, opening up new and exciting opportunities outside the trad

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The New York Times lawsuit: the case and its wider implications

TechnoLlama

The New York Times has joined the AI Wars by suing OpenAI and Microsoft (complaint here). The case was filed while I was on my yearly holiday, so I am late to the party. Quite a lot has already been written on the subject by various parties.

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Foley Mansfield goes live with Verify from Zero Systems for gen AI pre-bill review

Legal IT Insiders

US national defense law firm Foley Mansfield has gone live with generative AI pre-bill verification tool Verify and today (15 May) joined the team from Zero Systems on stage at […] The post Foley Mansfield goes live with Verify from Zero Systems for gen AI pre-bill review appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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The Global State of Legal Tech

Colin S. Levy

TLDR: The Global State of Legal Tech. The state of legal tech and its adoption across the globe reflects a profound shift in the legal industry, driven by the intersection of law and technology. This transformation is reshaping how legal services are delivered, accessed, and managed, with significant implications for legal professionals, clients, and society as a whole.

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Lawyer Depression: Recognizing the Signs and Dealing With It

Clio

Depression in the legal profession is widespread, with far-reaching impacts. For attorneys struggling with lawyer depression, the illness can have devastating personal and professional repercussions—but it also affects clients, partners, staff, and business. Depression affects a significant portion of the general population, with 7.1% of all adults in the United States—17.3 million adults—having suffered a major depressive episode in 2017.

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Scam Baiting: An Innovative Approach to Combating Online Fraud

LLRX

The thesis of Kyra Strick's instructive paper promotes a proactive approach to a rapidly increasing online security crisis. Strick states that in the dynamic landscape of cybersecurity, scam baiting has emerged as a captivating and unconventional approach to combating online fraud. Scam baiting is the practice of engaging with scammers to expose their tactics and disrupt their operations.

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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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What Should Be on Your AI Wishlist for eDiscovery: Insights from Dave Ruel, VP of Product at Hanzo

Hanzo Blog

In the rapidly evolving world of Artificial Intelligence (AI), it's crucial for enterprises to adopt technologies that integrate seamlessly into mission-critical workflows. Understanding the practicalities of this integration, especially in the legal domain, is key. To delve deeper into this topic, I had the opportunity to speak with Dave Ruel, VP of Product at Hanzo.

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New Gavel Feature Uses AI to Convert PDFs into Automated Document-Generation Workflows

LawSites

If you are a lawyer whose practice involves regularly working with PDF forms, such as those from courts and government agencies, a new generative AI feature from document automation company Gavel could help save you time.

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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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AI-Powered Contend Offers Affordable Legal Advice + Letter Drafting

Artificial Lawyer

For many years there have been efforts to create an easy to use, reliable and affordable legal AI system that will give people advice and even draft documents for them.

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MacroAgility Systems Unveils iReports: A Revolutionary Reporting and Data Management Solution for iManage

Legal IT Professionals

MacroAgility Systems, a leader in delivering comprehensive document management solutions, today announced the launch of iReports for iManage, an innovative SAAS application designed to revolutionize data reporting and management within the iManage environment.

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Ask Attorney Jennifer B.: What are the best practices for attorneys to take a vacation?

Martindale-Avvo

Summer has arrived, and before we blink it will be over. Summer is the time when kids are off from school, the weather is nice, and it is an ideal time for everyone to travel. It’s almost as if it moves quicker than any other season, so it is incumbent upon us to savor every moment. As a family lawyer, summer can also be a busy time. After we get past negotiating summer schedules and dealing with payment of sleepaway camp, we’re onto negotiating school choice for the fall, all along with the usu

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How do you manage a 'Contract Lifecycle'?

Xakia

Agreeing commercial, legal and risk positions in a contract can be lengthy and complex. But once the contract is agreed, signed and stored safely in your contract repository, the contract work is - in many ways - just beginning.

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Monica Goyal

Colin S. Levy

Monica Goyal is the Director of Legal Innovation for Caravel Law. In her role as Director of Legal Innovation, she evaluates new technologies and implementation within the firm. She has overseen the implementation of their internal contract and document automation system, design and implementation of their client onboarding process, and the implementation of our corporate services solutions.

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How to Set Lawyer Goals for Success in 2024

Clio

With the rise of generative artificial intelligence (AI) solutions early last year, it’s become clear that l aw firms are operating in a rapidly changing world. The past year has launched a storm of conversations about the role of AI in every workplace, including law firms, as well as a flurry of new tools and excitement. With that in mind, how can your law firm succeed in 2024?

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2024 Link Guide to Generative AI Resources

LLRX

Marcus P. Zillman's guide is a selective listing of open Generative AI resources that includes current awareness reports, guides, research tools, resources and applications from the open metaverse and Chat GPT. These references include AI best practices to facilitate implementing AI technology in specific sectors and within critical areas that involve engaging subject matter. expertise to deliver internal and external client and customer services.

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Federal Judge Uses ChatGPT To Make His Decision And It Makes More Sense Than You’d Think

Above the Law - Technology

Eleventh Circuit judge explains why he used generative AI to develop his reasoning in a recent case. The post Federal Judge Uses ChatGPT To Make His Decision And It Makes More Sense Than You’d Think appeared first on Above the Law.

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Legal Tech Predictions for 2024: Embracing a New Era of Innovation

Hanzo Blog

As we step into 2024, the legal industry continues to be reshaped by technological advancements. This year promises to bring new developments that could revolutionize how legal professionals work and interact with clients.

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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.