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Be Reasonable, People! AI’s Impact on Legal Fees

Attorney at Work

Ask the Experts at 2Civility.org: Mark C. Palmer tackles ethis questions about AI and legal billing practices. The post Be Reasonable, People! AI’s Impact on Legal Fees appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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In Chicago? Come Watch the Legaltech Week Panel Live Today! (Or Watch Us on Zoom As Usual)

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Several of our Legaltech Week panelists are in Chicago for RelativityFest, so we’re going to (attempt to?) broadcast live from there. If you are in Chicago or attending RelativityFest, come watch us live at 2 CT/3 ET. We will be in the Hyatt Regency Chicago, Room Grand Hall MN.

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Three Types of Protective Orders – Requirements to Seal Court Record

E-Discovery LLC

EEOC v. Exxon Mobile Corp., 2024 WL 4249229 (M.D. La. Sept. 11, 2024), was a Title VII action alleging a hostile work environment. One of many discovery disputes involved the scope of protective order. The court explained that: This circuit recognizes three types of protective orders: (1) specific, (2) blanket, and (3) umbrella. On one side of the spectrum are specific protective orders, which cover specific, identified information….

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Author of AI-Generated Work Rejected by Copyright Office Says Lack of Protection Has Crushed Him

IP Watchdog

Jason Allen, the author of the two-dimensional digital artwork, titled “Théâtre D’opéra Spatial,” which was rejected by the U.S. Copyright Office last year, has filed a request for declaratory judgment with the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado asking the court to find that his work is eligible for copyright registration. The Review Board of the U.S.

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The New ReMarkable Paper Pro Is Not the ReMarkable 3

Attorney at Work

Bull Garlington | I’d pick the new Paper Pro in a heartbeat if I were a new user. Yes, it’s more expensive, but it’s also more useful. The post The New ReMarkable Paper Pro Is Not the ReMarkable 3 appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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In Notable E-Discovery News, ALSP Elevate Acquires Consulting Company Redgrave Data

Law Sites

In notable news for the e-discovery industry, the legal software and services provider Elevate has acquired Redgrave Data, a consulting firm that provides services and software for e-discovery and data analytics. Redgrave’s founders Mollie Nichols, Scott Culbertson, Dave Lewis, Mark Noel, and Lindsey Worth will all join Elevate’s management team.

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“FTC finds ‘staggering’ level of user surveillance by social media, streaming services”

E-Discovery LLC

With that headline, Jackson Walker reported that FTC reports surveillance by social media, streaming services (baltimoresun.com) (Sept. 19, 2024). According to the Baltimore Sun, “[r]eport authors called on Congress to pass federal privacy legislation to protect users.” I recently blogged about a similar issue in Data Collection by Cars With Connectivity (Sept. 17, 2024)(discussing calls for federal privacy legislation regarding use of data collected by automobiles).

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How to Tap Into the Power of Feedback as a Young Lawyer

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Meyling Ly Ortiz | Looking back, I stunted my own growth as a young lawyer by not seeking feedback and being afraid of criticism. The post How to Tap Into the Power of Feedback as a Young Lawyer appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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LawNext Podcast: A Deep Dive Into Filevine’s New Gen AI Tools for Litigators, with Product Leads Michael Anderson and Alex McLaughlin

Law Sites

At its recent customer conference in Salt Lake City, called LEX Summit, the case management company Filevine unveiled a number of product releases and updates.

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Relative Proportionality Argument Rejected

E-Discovery LLC

Bender v. Wiegand Sports GMBH , 2024 WL 4202155 (D. Md. Sep. 16, 2024)(Bredar, J.), grabbed my attention because it involved a claim for personal injuries arising out of the mountain coaster ride at Wisp Resort. That is a ride I have taken my children and grandchildren on many times. One of three defendants contended that the discovery propounded on it was not proportional because it was the least culpable of the three.

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State Farm Posts Worst HO Loss Ratio Since 2011; Peers Recover: S&P

Insurance Journal

State Farm was the only one of 10 major players in the homeowners insurance market reporting a worse second-quarter loss ratio for the line than it did in 2023, according to a new analysis.

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Why Lawyers Really Struggle for Work-Life Balance

Attorney at Work

Lawyer work-life balance: Why Lawyers Really Struggle. Link Christin recently posted a fine article titled “Shoot for a Realistic Work-Life Balance.” While he does a nice job presenting practical steps you can take right now, as many firms shift away from unhealthy work models, I want to examine the root causes of these harmful models and […] The post Why Lawyers Really Struggle for Work-Life Balance appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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LexLab, at UC Law San Francisco, Announces Second Cohort of its Justice Technology Accelerator Program

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Since 2019, LexLab, an innovation lab at UC Law San Francisco, has run an annual legal tech startup accelerator program, but last year, the program shifted gears slightly to focus on justice tech — startups that are developing technologies that positively impact individuals and communities affected by the justice system and the gap in access […]

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“Order on Proposed ESI Order” – Is There a Better Mousetrap?

E-Discovery LLC

In Deckers Outdoor Corp. v. Last Brand, Inc., 2024 WL 4245407 (N.D. Cal. Sept. 18, 2024), the parties disagreed over when a formal ESI agreement was needed. However, the court held that “entry of some form of ESI order” was appropriate. It directed the parties to meet and confer. They did and: “The parties filed what they claimed was a stipulated proposed ESI order….

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The Future of Prisons?

The Marshall Project

Inspired by Germany, South Carolina let prisoners design their own units, write house rules and settle their own disputes. Then came politics.

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In Transition: Can New Ways of Practicing Law Restore the Legal Profession?

Attorney at Work

Called the "Wave of the Future" by Reuters, Scale LLP is a full-service law firm built by Silicon Valley founders and GCs to provide an alternative to a traditional private practice. The post In Transition: Can New Ways of Practicing Law Restore the Legal Profession? appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Wolters Kluwer Brings Gen AI To Its VitalLaw Legal Research Platform, to Answer Questions and More

Law Sites

Wolters Kluwer today brought generative AI to its VitalLaw legal research platform, launching new capabilities for users to locate and chat with legal information and get answers to legal questions, as well as to generate summaries and first drafts of compliance checklists or other key documents.

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Cyber Hits All-Time High Concern for Business Leaders, Says Travelers Risk Index

Insurance Journal

For the fourth time in six years, cyber risk ranked highest as a concern for business leaders. In fact, this year cyber as a top concern reached an all time high, according to the 2024 Travelers Risk Index.

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The Orange Rag Newsletter is Here!

Legal IT Insider

Hi and welcome to the September Orange Rag. In our top stories we take a look at LinkedIn’s recent opt out data harvesting efforts and the successful pushback from the […] The post The Orange Rag Newsletter is Here! appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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10 Maxims to Make Your Law Firm Marketing Better

Attorney at Work

Law firm marketing strategies. It involves a mindset shift towards digital marketing as an essential strategy for reaching clients in an increasingly online-focused world. In the classic ‘80s comedy “Brewster’s Millions,” Richard Pryor plays a minor league baseball player who has to spend $30 million in 30 days in order to inherit $300 million from […] The post 10 Maxims to Make Your Law Firm Marketing Better appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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With Acquisition of Delaware-Based ELM Company doeLEGAL, France-Based DiliTrust Moves to Bring Its Corporate Legal Software Suite to U.S. Market

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DiliTrust, a company headquartered in Paris, France, that provides an all-in-one corporate governance suite for in-house legal teams, has acquired the U.S.-based enterprise legal management company doeLEGAL, which provides software for matter management, e-billing and e-discovery to corporate and law firm customers. DiliTrust says the strategic acquisition accelerates its entry in the U.S.

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Tallahassee, Atlanta Dodge a Bullet, But Thousands of Claims Are Expected

Insurance Journal

Hundreds of claims adjusters were set to move out across Florida, Georgia and western parts of the Carolinas Friday morning as Hurricane Helene brought high storm surge and 140 mph winds to a region that has faced three hurricanes in …

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Other Barks and Bites for Friday, September 27: FTC Appeals Ruling on Noncompete Ban; the TTAB Cancels Four DC and Marvel SUPER HERO Trademarks; OpenAI Agrees to Share Training Data with Authors Suing for Copyright Infringement

IP Watchdog

This week in Other Barks & Bites: the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) appeals a Florida court’s ruling on its proposed ban on noncompete agreements; two Nobel Prize winners ask to cancel their groundbreaking CRISPR patent to avoid a potential legal cancellation of the patent; and the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) invalidates four superhero trademarks owned by comic giants DC and Marvel.

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Optimize Your Law Firm’s Client Intake Process

Attorney at Work

An optimized client intake process is key to a law firm's growth. Reduce your firm's administrative burden while converting more leads. The post Optimize Your Law Firm’s Client Intake Process appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Webinar 26 September: Safely leveraging your DMS content with AI

Legal IT Insider

How to leverage but protect your DMS in the Gen AI world PLUS the role of agents and automation If you want to learn how to maintain information governance in […] The post Webinar 26 September: Safely leveraging your DMS content with AI appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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FBI Disrupts Vast Chinese Hacking Operation That Infected Consumer Devices

Insurance Journal

The FBI has disrupted a group of hackers working at the direction of the Chinese government who targeted universities, government agencies and other organizations, Director Chris Wray said last week.

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The new “Chaos” in enterprise data: How experts are planning for GenAI prompt data

Legal Dive

Generative AI prompt data is introducing new “Chaos” in Enterprise Data. Read the perspectives from legal experts on their approach to this evolving data challenge.

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How to Address an Envelope Like a Pro

Attorney at Work

You’re busy and you need to know how to properly address an envelope, so let’s get right into it. Addressing an envelope correctly is crucial, whether you are sending letters, invitations, or cards. Including the recipient’s name, honorifics, and a return address ensures proper delivery and conveys a thoughtful message, especially in an age dominated […] The post How to Address an Envelope Like a Pro appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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A Proposal for Improving the PREVAIL Act

IP Watchdog

On July 10, 2023, Senators Chris Coons (D-DE), Thom Tillis (R-NC), Dick Durbin (D-IL), and Mazie Hirono (D-HI), officially introduced S. 2220 in the 118th Congress, called the “Promoting and Respecting Economically Vital American Innovation Leadership Act,” or the PREVAIL Act. The bill is one of three patent bills that have been scheduled to be considered by the Senate Judiciary Committee in recent weeks.

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New York City Weighs Slashing Cab Insurance 75% to $50,000 to Aid Drivers

Insurance Journal

The New York City Council will introduce legislation this week that would drastically reduce the amount of insurance coverage taxi and ride-share vehicles are required to maintain, looking to contain potential fallout from the insolvency of the city’s largest taxi …

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Meet the People Running for Mississippi’s Supreme Court and Other Courts

The Marshall Project

We profiled candidates for two state Supreme Court seats and other courts, and asked each to tell you in their own words why they should be elected.

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The Rise of Large Language Models in eDiscovery: Are They Ready for the Legal Big Leagues?

Complex Discovery

Editor’s Note: The introduction of large language models (LLMs) into the eDiscovery process has generated significant discussion among legal professionals and technologists alike. This new article, based on insights from Maura R. Grossman, Gordon V. Cormack, and Jason R. Baron, explores the current state of LLMs in legal discovery and evaluates their potential against established methods such as technology-assisted review (TAR).

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Author of AI-Generated Work Rejected by Copyright Office Says Lack of Copyright Protection Has Crushed Him

IP Watchdog

Jason Allen, the author of the two-dimensional digital artwork, titled “Théâtre D’opéra Spatial,” which was rejected by the U.S. Copyright Office last year, has filed a request for declaratory judgment with the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado asking the court to find that his work is eligible for copyright registration. The Review Board of the U.S.

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AI Being Used to Scam Small Business Owners, Says Nationwide Survey

Insurance Journal

Just when employees have learned to ignore scammy texts and emails from the boss, along comes the next generation of impersonation using artificial intelligence. Cybercriminals increasingly use generative AI, including voice calls and video, to scam businesses.

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A Wisconsin Board Says the Real Victim of Police Misconduct Is … the Government

The Marshall Project

Michael Bell says Kenosha police killed his son and covered up the truth. A victims rights board had a different takeaway.

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A look at 7 Supreme Court cases Big Business will be watching

Legal Dive

The court’s term begins Oct. 7 with a docket that involves corporate securities, labor, RICO and environmental questions.

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Unlocking Innovation in the Baltics: A Growth Blueprint for Legal Tech

Complex Discovery

Editor’s Note: The Baltic region, renowned for its digital leadership, particularly in Estonia, stands at a crossroads for growth and innovation in the legal tech sector. This article delves into the key findings from the 2024 Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies (wiiw) report, highlighting both the opportunities and challenges faced by legal technology professionals in Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania.