Law school introduces hologram witnesses in mock trial
ABA Journal
MAY 19, 2023
The William & Mary Law School in Virginia has spent the past four months experimenting with hologram witnesses—and recently brought them before judges in the…
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How Soon Before AI Kills the Billable Hour?
My Shingle
MAY 3, 2023
Earlier this week, stock prices for Chegg, which provides study materials and outlines for high school and college students, plunged by almost 48 percent reports CNBC. The culprit? ChatGPT which has cut into much of Chegg’s business in just five months. Chegg’s recent losses are yet another reminder of just how quickly ChatGPT can… The post How Soon Before AI Kills the Billable Hour?
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There’s A New Top-Level Domain for Lawyers: ‘.esq’
LawSites
MAY 9, 2023
Google has announced the release of eight new top-level domains that include one specifically designed for lawyers and law firms, “ esq,” based on the abbreviation of esquire that lawyers use to show they are admitted to practice. Google says the new domain for lawyers is “perfect for showing off your credentials.” It even pointed to two lawyers who already use the domain, Erika.esq , the webiste of attorney and personal finance advisor Erika Kullberg, and Ugo.esq., the w
Kindergartner Lawyers Up, Files Affidavit Over Missing Reading Homework
Above The Law
MAY 16, 2023
Tell me your mom is a lawyer without telling me your mom is a lawyer. The post Kindergartner Lawyers Up, Files Affidavit Over Missing Reading Homework appeared first on Above the Law.
Trial Prep: What Attorneys Really Want (And How to Deliver It)
Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor
Get ready to uncover what attorneys really need from you when it comes to trial prep in this new webinar! Attorney and law professor, Joe Stephens, J.D., will share proven techniques for anticipating attorney needs, organizing critical documents, and transforming complex information into compelling case presentations. Key Learning Objectives: Organization That Makes Sense 🎯 Learn how to structure and organize case materials in ways that align with how attorneys actually work and think.
Most Law Firms Use Just Five or Fewer Unique Software Products, Smokeball Study Says
LawSites
MAY 16, 2023
The majority of law firms use just five or fewer unique software products, according to a legal industry study published today by the law practice management company Smokeball. The study, How Technology is Changing the Legal Industry in 2023 , which surveyed law firms of 50 or fewer employees, finds that 77% of those firms use five or fewer unique software products.
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The 3 Best Breathing Techniques for Easing Stress
Attorney at Work
MAY 23, 2023
Gray Robinson | By doing these simple breathing techniques every day, you can manage your stress and anxiety. The post The 3 Best Breathing Techniques for Easing Stress appeared first on Attorney at Work.
An API for the Human Mind
Patently O
MAY 6, 2023
by Dennis Crouch The pace of technological advancement never ceases to amaze me, and it seems like even science fiction is struggling to keep up with reality. In recent months, we’ve witnessed some truly remarkable breakthroughs in the field of artificial intelligence (AI), and this latest development is right up there. Researchers have used GPT-style machine learning architecture to decode human thoughts by analyzing their functional MRI (fMRI) brain scans.
The Tragedy on the Financial Horizon is Closer Than You Think
ClimateChange-ClimateLaw
MAY 4, 2023
Credit: Ilmi Granoff In September 2015, then Bank of England Governor Mark Carney gave a landmark speech on the “ Tragedy of the Horizon.” The concept was simple: climate change creates tremendous risk for financial markets, but these mounting risks are ignored by investors due to the market’s tendency towards myopia. The speech marked a significant turning point in finance: the starting gun in the race to internalize climate-related financial risks.
Clients Keep Complaining, But Law Firms Are STILL A Bargain Even After Historic Rate Hikes
Above The Law
MAY 23, 2023
Maybe the problem with rising legal costs is coming from inside the client's office. The post Clients Keep Complaining, But Law Firms Are STILL A Bargain Even After Historic Rate Hikes appeared first on Above the Law.
Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025
Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA
Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Amanda Adams, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.
Papua New Guinea PM potentially linked to Australia businessman facing corruption investigation
JURIST
MAY 19, 2023
Papua New Guinea police launched an investigation into the Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea James Marape after an international investigation on Wednesday exposed his potential links to Don Matheson, an Australian Businessman being investigated for corruption. The inquiry into Matheson centers around a joint report from Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP) and the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) that he made multiple payments to officials at the PNG Ports, the sta
Supreme Court curtails Clean Water Act
SCOTUSBlog
MAY 25, 2023
Share The Supreme Court on Thursday established a more stringent test to determine whether the Clean Water Act applies to a wetland. The ruling was a setback for the Environmental Protection Agency and a victory for an Idaho couple, Michael and Chantell Sackett, who have been battling with the federal government for over 15 years in their efforts to build a house on an empty lot near a large lake.
Colorado bill limits ‘reunification treatment’ in child custody cases, requires training and expertise
ABA Journal
MAY 30, 2023
Family courts in Colorado custody cases can’t cut off a child’s contact with a protective parent to whom they are bonded just to improve a relationship with a rejected parent accused of abuse or domestic violence, according to a bill signed into law last week.
Executing Richard Glossip Will Show a Brittle, Unsafe System
The Crime Report
MAY 3, 2023
Do we want a safe criminal justice system? That question is so fundamental that even when—or maybe especially when—there is a life in the balance our courts try to duck it. Any system that cares about safety recognizes that error is part of the human condition. A safe system seeks resiliency: the ability to recover from the inevitable slips, violations, and surprises, and so to avoid catastrophe.
Paralegal Power Move: Your Guide to Getting the Tech Tools That Maximize Your Time
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Your time is valuable—and you know the right technology could help you do even more. From document management to client communication, modern tools can transform how you track deadlines, manage cases, and support your legal team. This practical playbook shows you how to: Compare and evaluate technology vendors Understand all costs and ROI potential Build a compelling presentation Handle common objections Pitch your solution like a pro Created by legal technology experts who understand how pivota
Breaking: LexisNexis Announces Preview Launch of Lexis Connect, AI-Powered Matter Management within Microsoft Teams
LawSites
MAY 11, 2023
LexisNexis today announced the preview launch of Lexis Connect, a legal intake and matter management product that works within Microsoft Teams and uses conversational AI assistants to help deliver answers more quickly. The product is being developed in partnership with Microsoft, and Microsoft’s Corporate, External and Legal Affairs (CETA) department has signed on as the first preview customer to test and help further develop the product.
Clarence Thomas Skated On Ethics Complaints In 2012… Meaning He Definitely Already Knew The Rules
Above The Law
MAY 8, 2023
You can really only use 'I didn't know' as an excuse one time. The post Clarence Thomas Skated On Ethics Complaints In 2012… Meaning He Definitely Already Knew The Rules appeared first on Above the Law.
Libya Christians face death sentence over conversion from Islam and proselytization
JURIST
MAY 4, 2023
Libyan activists told The Guardian Wednesday that six Libyan Christians are at risk of being executed for converting from Islam and spreading their religious beliefs. After being arrested in March by the Libyan Internal Security Agency (ISA), the six were accused of “making people leave Islam” in violation of the Libyan Penal Code. Article 207 of the code prohibits the advocacy of ideas that would “[change] the fundamental principles of the constitution or the fundamental rules
Supreme Court will consider major case on power of federal regulatory agencies
SCOTUSBlog
MAY 1, 2023
Share Nearly 40 years ago, in Chevron v. Natural Resources Defense Council , the Supreme Court ruled that courts should defer to a federal agency’s interpretation of an ambiguous statute as long as that interpretation is reasonable. On Monday, the Supreme Court agreed to reconsider its ruling in Chevron. The question comes to the court in a case brought by a group of commercial fishing companies.
Case Study: Maximize Client Compensation by Unlocking the Power of Diminished Value
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Your auto accident clients don’t realize that they have lost value in their vehicle because the insurance company covered their repairs and gave them a rental to drive until their vehicle was “brand new.” When they realize that loss in value is when they go to trade or sell their car.
Judge finds out why brief cited nonexistent cases—ChatGPT did research
ABA Journal
MAY 30, 2023
A federal judge in New York City has ordered two lawyers and their law firm to show cause why they shouldn’t be sanctioned for submitting a brief with citations to fake cases, thanks to research by ChatGPT.
A Model for Criminal Justice Reform: How New York City Lowered its Jail Population and Crime Rates
The Crime Report
MAY 10, 2023
The Congressional Judiciary Committee last month held a four-hour hearing, “Victims of Violent Crime in Manhattan” to understand better why New York City’s crime rates were “out of control” and what was wrong with its criminal justice system. Putting aside how the hearing spent some time specifically on any possible role Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg played in New York City’s crime rates, the hearing itself was not a bad idea.
Why the Avianca ‘Bogus Cases’ News Is Not About Either Generative AI or Lawyers’ Tech Competence
LawSites
MAY 30, 2023
It was bound to happen sooner or later: Two lawyers face sanctions for filing a brief laden with bogus cases hallucinated by ChatGPT. But is this a story about the failings of AI or is it about the failings of the lawyers? We may know more after June 8, the date on which the judge in the case, Mata v. Avianca , has scheduled a hearing to allow the lawyers to show cause for why they should not be sanctioned for what the judge called “an unprecedented circumstance” of a brief “r
Harlan Crow’s Lawyers Tell Senate They’re Going To Take Their Chances With Contempt
Above The Law
MAY 23, 2023
These are a lot of bad legal arguments just to say, 'we don't think you have the votes.' The post Harlan Crow’s Lawyers Tell Senate They’re Going To Take Their Chances With Contempt appeared first on Above the Law.
Enhance Your Legal Document Translations with The Ultimate Comprehensive Checklist
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Are you a paralegal professional aiming to elevate your practice and ensure impeccable translation of every legal document you handle? Cesco’s Legal Document Translation Checklist is your ultimate guide to achieving excellence. Learn how to prepare for translation by identifying your audience and selecting qualified translators. Simplify and review documents to ensure clarity and consistency.
International Bar Association calls for UN to create tribunal for Russia
JURIST
MAY 28, 2023
The International Bar Association (IBA) adopted a resolution for the creation of a Special Tribunal on Saturday for Russia to try crimes of aggression in Ukraine. The IBA resolutions condemns Russia’s war of aggression, affirms the IBA’s support for Ukrainian sovereignty and urges UN member states to establish and international criminal tribunal for Russia’s aggression against Ukraine.
Supreme Court rules Twitter not liable for ISIS content
SCOTUSBlog
MAY 18, 2023
Share The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled against the family of a 2017 ISIS attack victim who sought to hold tech companies liable for allowing ISIS to use their platforms in its terrorism efforts. The lawsuit seeking to hold Twitter, Facebook, and Google liable for aiding and abetting international terrorism cannot go forward, a unanimous court found.
Did 1 contract clause cause Proskauer client’s $636M loss? Judge refuses to toss malpractice suit
ABA Journal
MAY 17, 2023
A Massachusetts judge has refused to toss a $636 million malpractice lawsuit contending that a botched contract drafted by Proskauer Rose caused its client’s loss…
Shaping the Future of Patent Law: The Amgen v. Sanofi Decision and Bite-Sized Monopolies
Patently O
MAY 18, 2023
by Dennis Crouch “The more one claims, the more one must enable.” In a unanimous opinion delivered by Justice Gorsuch, the Supreme Court has affirmed the Federal Circuit’s decision invalidating Amgen’s functionally claimed genus of monoclonal antibodies. The Court held that Amgen’s patent claims were invalid due to a lack of enablement, as they failed to provide adequate guidance for making and using the claimed antibodies.
Transforming eDiscovery: Document Summarization, Sentiment Analysis, And Chatbots Take Center Stage
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A Synergistic Approach to eDiscovery In the space of eDiscovery, the convergence of document summarization, sentiment analysis, and chatbots represents a significant change in how legal professionals navigate and manage electronic information. These technologies not only expedite the review process but also empower legal teams with deeper insights into the emotional context and key information within electronic documents.
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