Law Sites
JULY 30, 2024
In its first major pronouncement on the ethics of using generative AI in law practice, the American Bar Association has issued an opinion saying that lawyers need not become experts in the technology, but must have a reasonable understanding of the capabilities and limitations of the specific generative AI technology the lawyer might use.
Attorney at Work
JULY 31, 2024
David Arato | Blogging can connect your firm with potential clients who are seeking legal representation or advice online. The post How Blogging Can Get Law Firms More Clients appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
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The Marshall Project
AUGUST 1, 2024
Courts are increasingly sending children to private youth care centers, spending millions while detention center overcrowding persists.
IP Watchdog
JULY 30, 2024
Senators Chris Coons (D-DE) and Tom Cotton (R-AR) today introduced a bill to restore the presumption of injunctive relief to patent owners facing infringement. The Realizing Engineering, Science, and Technology Opportunities by Restoring Exclusive (RESTORE) Patent Rights Act of 2024 would essentially abrogate eBay v. MercExchange, a case that many patent owners argue has played a key role in weakening the value of patents in the decades since the ruling.
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Law Sites
JULY 31, 2024
Mark O’Brien, who cofounded the innovative access-to-justice organization Pro Bono Net together with Michael Hertz 25 years ago, and who has been its executive director since 2005, is stepping down from the organization Sept. 1.
Attorney at Work
AUGUST 1, 2024
I have spent a good deal of my career trying to get lawyers to spend less time with other lawyers and more time with clients and prospects. In many cases, a lawyer’s business development and networking efforts are more effective when spent in industry or business-related organizations than bar association groups. However, there are certainly times when relationships with other lawyers can lead to client development opportunities, especially when those lawyers don’t do what you do.
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The Marshall Project
AUGUST 1, 2024
California's Proposition 36 is one effort to return the U.S. to "tough-on-crime" tactics despite declining crime rates. Can reformers stop rollbacks?
Law Sites
AUGUST 1, 2024
I recently wrote here about an American Bar Association survey of law schools that offer AI classes. The survey found that 55% of responding law schools offer such classes. A Reuters news story picked up on that and reported, “More than half of law schools now offer classes on AI.
Attorney at Work
JULY 30, 2024
Gray Robinson | How do you quiet the mental chaos so you can hear what your intuition is trying to tell you? The post Tuning Into Your Intuition Can Change Your Life appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
Insurance Journal
JULY 29, 2024
The U.S. homeowners insurance segment suffered a $15.2 billion underwriting loss in 2023, more than double the loss seen in the previous year and the line’s worst underwriting results since at least 2000, according to a new AM Best report.
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IP Watchdog
JULY 31, 2024
Senators Chris Coons (D-DE), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), and Thom Tillis (R-NC) today officially introduced the “Nurture Originals, Foster Art, and Keep Entertainment Safe Act of 2024” (NO FAKES Act). A discussion draft of the bill was first introduced in October 2023 with the stated goal of “protect[ing] the voice and visual likenesses of individuals from unfair use through generative artificial intelligence (GAI).
Law Sites
JULY 31, 2024
Technology that helps people do their own legal work should be against the law. That at least is the view of some bar authorities, and the implication of regulatory proposals. Many lawyers think that any form of legal assistance not provided by a licensed attorney is unlawful. One notices the same instinct among law students.
Attorney at Work
AUGUST 1, 2024
Teddy Snyder | Listicles’ unique format conveys a message more effectively than clutter on the page. Even for legal arguments. The post Get Your Point Across With a Listicle appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
Insurance Journal
AUGUST 2, 2024
Former reality TV star Fredrik Eklund zips up and down Miami in a lilac Rolls-Royce with a turquoise interior, hunting for multi-million-dollar homes for the rich and powerful. That is, when he’s not stuck in the gridlock.
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?
IP Watchdog
AUGUST 1, 2024
On the same day that a group of senators introduced a bill—the “NO FAKES Act”—to create a right for individuals to control digital replicas of their voice and likeness, the U.S. Copyright Office issued a report addressing digital replicas created by artificial intelligence (AI). This is part one of the agency’s broader report on issues related to the exploding use of generative AI platforms.
Law Sites
JULY 30, 2024
With hallucinations continuing to haunt applications of generative AI in the legal field, Paxton AI, a startup for contract review, document drafting and legal research, today released results of a benchmarking study that showed its product achieved 93.82% average accuracy on legal research tasks.
Lawmatics
JULY 30, 2024
Marketing and reporting are the key drivers of a law firm's profitability. But how do you ensure your marketing efforts hit the mark and your reports provide actionable insights? Join Lawmatics Product Manager Devon as she guides you through the essentials of optimizing your marketing efforts using Lawmatics. From creating stunning HTML emails that captivate clients to precisely segmenting your audience for targeted campaigns, Devon provides a step-by-step guide to revolutionize your approach.
Insurance Journal
JULY 31, 2024
Damaging earthquakes that rocked West Texas in recent days were likely caused by oil and gas activity in an area that has weathered tremors for decades, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
Speaker: Andrew Klein
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Legal Dive
JULY 30, 2024
The bank is said to have interviewed diverse candidates for jobs that were already filled or for which they weren’t qualified to polish its DEI credentials.
Law Sites
JULY 29, 2024
The global legal technology company Litera said today that it has acquired FileTrail, a leading provider of information governance and records management software for law firms, corporations and highly regulated industries. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Ball in Your Court
AUGUST 1, 2024
Yesterday, I sought to defend the value of my law school course on E-Discovery & Digital Evidence to a law Dean who readily conceded that she didn’t know what e-discovery was or why it would be an important thing for lawyers to understand. It was a bracing experience.
Insurance Journal
JULY 30, 2024
Delta Air Lines has hired a law firm and will seek compensation from Microsoft and CrowdStrike over a global cyber outage earlier this month that disrupted flights around the world, CNBC reported on Monday.
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Complex Discovery
JULY 29, 2024
Editor’s Note: In a strategic move to ensure top-notch performance and user satisfaction, Apple has decided to delay the rollout of its advanced artificial intelligence (AI) features to October. This delay, affecting the launch of iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1, allows Apple to address critical stability issues and refine the functionalities before their public release.
Law Sites
AUGUST 1, 2024
For a law firm, choosing and deploying software raises many questions. How do I protect client confidentiality? Where does artificial intelligence fit in? What is the best software for my firm’s needs? How do I drive staff training and adoption?
IP Watchdog
JULY 31, 2024
X Corp., formerly known as Twitter Inc., was hit with another trademark infringement lawsuit last week out of the Northern District of California. The plaintiff, DB Communications LLC d/b/a Multiply, sued X Corp., claiming trademark infringement under the Lanham Act, among other claims, based on its use of the ‘X’ trademark.
Insurance Journal
JULY 28, 2024
Allstate’s Florida subsidiaries are nonrenewing some 33,000 condominium unit policies over the next several months, delivering another blow for beleaguered condo owners across the state.
Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor
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Complex Discovery
JULY 27, 2024
Editor’s Note: This report provides a detailed analysis of the latest developments in the Ukraine conflict as of July 26, 2024. The content is meticulously compiled from the Institute for the Study of War’s assessments, presenting an objective and factual narrative of the current military and geopolitical landscape. Emphasizing precision and clarity, the report covers key strategic shifts, including the expansion of Russian forces’ responsibilities in Donetsk Oblast, significan
Law Sites
AUGUST 2, 2024
Last week, as the law practice management company Clio announced a record $900 million funding round, the largest ever for a legal technology company, I published an exclusive LawNext podcast interview with Jack Newton, Clio’s founder and CEO, recorded a few days ahead of the announcement.
Legal Dive
JULY 30, 2024
Robust cybersecurity risk management begins in the boardroom given the costs of disruption and tighter regulatory oversight.
Insurance Journal
JULY 28, 2024
Robert Tyson believes the defense bar’s lawsuit approach is overdue for an overhaul. The U.S.
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