Above The Law
OCTOBER 31, 2024
Tell me you don't understand this industry without telling me you don't understand this industry. The post ChatGPT Exec Says AI Will Replace $2000/Hr Paralegals… Who Wants To Tell Her? appeared first on Above the Law.
LawSites
OCTOBER 22, 2024
While the hype around artificial intelligence (AI) for legal has been present for years, many law firms and litigation departments are still in the early stages of assessing, adopting, and implementing AI solutions. As legal teams explore ways to incorporate AI, approaches and results vary.
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Above The Law
OCTOBER 22, 2024
Frankie Williams of DeepL weighs in on AI-powered translation tools and the potential of emerging tech. The post How Global Law Firms Are Bridging Cultures With AI appeared first on Above the Law.
LawSites
OCTOBER 15, 2024
In the latest episode of our video series How It Works, we bring you a demonstration of Briefpoint, a solution that uses artificial intelligence to draft discovery responses and discovery requests in litigation. With Briefpoint, a lawyer simply uploads a PDF document and it generates the appropriate discovery requests or response.
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.
Above The Law
OCTOBER 11, 2024
New Army policy on ‘enabling modern software development’ actually doubles down on some of DoD’s worst dysfunctions, argues Warren Katz, chairman of the Alliance for Commercial Technology in Government, violating the spirit – and perhaps the letter – of the law. The post The ‘Cost Plus’ Boondoggle That Hobbles US Defense appeared first on Above the Law.
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ABA Journal
OCTOBER 8, 2024
The ABA Journal is read by half of the nation's 1 million lawyers every month. It covers the trends, people and finances of the legal profession from Wall Street to Main Street to Pennsylvania Avenue.
SCOTUSBlog
OCTOBER 31, 2024
Share The Supreme Court will hear an important First Amendment case on Jan. 15, 2025. During their January argument session, which begins on Jan. 13 and continues until Jan. 22, the justices will also consider questions involving the Americans with Disabilities Act, federal laws prohibiting false statements to influence financial institutions, and claims under the Fourth Amendment of excessive force by police.
Patently O
OCTOBER 14, 2024
by Dennis Crouch OpenAI’s new patent pledge promises to use their patents only for defensive purposes, as long as other parties do not assert claims against them or engage in harmful activities. The move echoes Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s 2014 declaration that “all our patent … belong to you” – a pledge that garnered significant attention but left many questions unanswered.
LawSites
OCTOBER 7, 2024
Calling it a major first step in its wider AI product roadmap, the law practice management company Clio today released Clio Duo, a generative AI product built directly into the Clio Manage law practice management platform.
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.
Above The Law
OCTOBER 31, 2024
It turns out Sam Alito hates the Constitution as much as you thought he did. The post Sam Alito Got Knighted… Just Like The Founding Fathers EXPLICITLY MADE UNCONSTITUTIONAL appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
OCTOBER 25, 2024
Amnesty International reported Thursday that Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh are facing a deteriorating humanitarian situation and are living under life-threatening conditions due to the absence of essential facilities. The rights group also called on the belligerents in Myanmar to abide by international law and urged the international community to provide more humanitarian support.
ABA Journal
OCTOBER 29, 2024
A federal judge had inherent power to impose a $1.05 million sanction against a Maryland law firm for asking state courts to order an end to U.S. district court litigation, a federal appeals court ruled last week.
SCOTUSBlog
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Share The Supreme Court on Tuesday sent a challenge to a Pennsylvania law barring people 18- to 20-years-old from carrying guns back to the lower courts for another look in light of last term’s decision in United States v. Rahimi , in which the justices attempted to provide guidance for courts reviewing Second Amendment challenges to restrictions on gun rights.
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Attorney at Work
OCTOBER 22, 2024
Are security concerns limiting your firm’s use of legal tech? Not sure how to safeguard your data and, more importantly, client data? You’re not alone. According to Bloomberg’s Legal Ops and Tech Survey, 54% of law firms cite security concerns as one of the top barriers to implementing new legal technology — more than budget […] The post Legal Tech Security Checklist: What You Need to Know When Evaluating New Technology appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawy
LawSites
OCTOBER 29, 2024
Ever since Startup Alley first launched in 2017, the pitch competition has helped catapult the success of a long list of legal technology startups and become a seminal event of the American Bar Association’s annual TECHSHOW.
Above The Law
OCTOBER 7, 2024
You can judge a justice by whom they choose to associate themselves with. The post Justice Samuel Alito Is All Buddy Buddy With Law School Dean That Worked To Overturn The Results Of The 2020 Election appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
OCTOBER 31, 2024
Canada’s Office of the Special Interlocutor on Tuesday concluded that the government committed systemic disappearance to Indigenous children who died and were buried at residential schools. Kimberly Murray outlined 42 legal, moral and ethical obligations for governments, churches, and other institutions to address the dark chapter in Canadian history.
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Patently O
OCTOBER 19, 2024
A Central District of California jury has awarded SPEX Technologies nearly $316 million in damages against Western Digital for infringement of a patent related to hardware encryption technology. The verdict, handed down on October 18, 2024, comes after an eight-year legal battle and raises interesting questions about infringement of means-plus-function claims and the calculation of reasonable royalty damages.
SCOTUSBlog
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Share The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to stop the execution of Robert Roberson, who was scheduled to be killed by lethal injection in Texas Thursday night for the 2002 death of his two-year-old daughter, Nikki. Prosecutors had argued that Nikki suffered from shaken baby syndrome, a diagnosis for certain brain injuries that has since been questioned.
Attorney at Work
OCTOBER 25, 2024
Jamie Spannhake | All this sitting can take a serious toll on our physical health! The post Healthy Habits for Deskbound Lawyers: 5 Simple Ways to Reduce Sedentary Time appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
LawSites
OCTOBER 21, 2024
When Avaneesh Marwaha stepped down as CEO of legal tech company Litera in 2022, becoming chairman of the company’s board of directors, it was a surprise to many in the legal technology community.
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Above The Law
OCTOBER 30, 2024
After the FDA delayed the approval of MDMA-assisted therapy for PTSD, there’s still a way forward for psychedelic medicines, experts said at HLTH. The post What’s Next for Psychedelic Medicines? appeared first on MedCity News.
JURIST
OCTOBER 27, 2024
Commonwealth leaders from 56 countries announced on Saturday that they will discuss the possibility of reparations from the UK for its role in the transatlantic slave trade. The schedule for the meeting was released during the biennial Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Samoa, stating that the leaders will “play an active role in bringing about such inclusive conversations,” referring to discussions on reparatory justice regarding the trans-Atlantic trade and chattel enslavement
ABA Journal
OCTOBER 9, 2024
A Connecticut lawyer has received a suspension for slapping another attorney in front of a courthouse and for a separate “destructive and harmful campaign of…
SCOTUSBlog
OCTOBER 4, 2024
Share The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments early next year in a case involving a member of one of Chicago’s most prominent political dynasties, a relatively rare capital case, and Mexico’s lawsuit against U.S. gun manufacturers. In a short list of orders , the justices on Friday added 15 new cases to their docket for the 2024-25 term, which starts on Monday.
Speaker: Kaitlyn "The Persnickety Paralegal" Story
Deposition preparation is a critical aspect of a paralegal's role, requiring meticulous attention to detail and proactive management of the case timeline. In this session, participants will explore how effective deposition preparation not only contributes to the success of the legal team but also helps maintain a balanced workflow, minimizing last-minute crises.
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