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Legal Tech Startup Ai.law Can Now Draft the Complaint for Your Lawsuit

Ai.law's new module drafts complaints to initiate lawsuits with jurisdictional allegations, claims, and demands.

The product generates a Microsoft Word document for federal courts; users must adjust formatting for state courts. [ more ]

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2 days ago

Conference Call Calamities

Embracing technology can make the legal profession stronger and more inclusive. [ more ]

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Happy National Pet Day

Olga Mack, a legal innovator and entrepreneur, believes in the transformative power of technology to strengthen the legal profession. [ more ]

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ILTA Honors 5 Lawyers As 'Influential Women In Legal Tech'

ILTA recognized 2024 Influential Women in Legal Tech for their mentorship and impact on the field.

Alma Asay and Aalia Manie are among the recognized leaders in legal technology. [ more ]

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The Quest For The Perfect Legal Brief

Olga V. Mack is a prominent figure in the legal innovation field, dedicated to shaping the future of law through technology.

She has authored multiple books on topics such as corporate governance, smart contracts, and blockchain, reflecting her expertise in legal technology. [ more ]

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Enough About The Future Of AI... What Can Legal Do (Responsibly) With It Right NOW?

The technology for advanced legal research AI and document summary tools still has room for growth, but there are current opportunities available for lawyers to leverage existing technology. [ more ]

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3 weeks ago

Launching Today: A Gen AI, No-Code Virtual Assistant Builder for Law Firm KM and Innovation Teams

KLapper is a DIY legal virtual assistant builder for law firms, powered by generative AI and designed for knowledge management and innovation teams. [ more ]

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AI Smarts For The Legal Sector: Preparing Your People And Content For AI

AI adoption is inevitable in the legal sector, prompting organizations to assess their readiness.

Firms must define clear intentions and impacts before integrating AI tools to ensure successful implementation. [ more ]

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Updates from CEO Jack Newton On Recent Clio News: Midsized Firms, Gen AI, Legal Aid, and Clio Draft

Clio focusing on midsized law firms with over 1,000 customers in that market.

Clio upcoming launch of generative AI, features for legal aid providers, and rebranding of Lawyaw software. [ more ]

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From Generative AI to Revenue Drivers: Insights from the LawPay and MyCase 'Legal Industry Report 2024'

Legal professionals struggle to keep up with the rapidly changing technology landscape.

The LawPay and MyCase Legal Industry Report 2024 provides valuable information on legal technology issues and trends. [ more ]

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MyCase Unveils Its First Gen AI Tools As Parent AffiniPay Lays Out Plan to Embed AI Across All Its Products

AffiniPay launches AffiniPay IQ, its strategic initiative to embed generative AI across its products and make AI a native component of legal professionals' daily workflows.

The first two AI features released in beta within the MyCase law practice management platform are document summarization and text editing. [ more ]

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Are Small Firms Going Big On Legal Tech?

Small law firms are using technology to increase efficiency and profitability.

Legal tech revolution is impacting small law firms differently based on AI usage and long-term plans. [ more ]

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Avoid A Reactionary, Band-Aid Approach To AI In Law

AI can be intimidating to lawyers, but it's not as complex as it seems.

Lawyers need to embrace AI responsibly and implement proper oversight procedures to mitigate risks. [ more ]

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Marketing

The Many Ways You Can Market Your Firm

There are many marketing strategies for law practices

The podcast features Dani Whitestone, a marketing guru who built her own technology company [ more ]

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Biggest Law Firms Making Major Investments in Generative AI

Large law firms are increasingly investing in Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI) technologies.

A potential gap is emerging between the largest law firms (Am Law 200) and their peers in terms of investing in Gen AI tools. [ more ]

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A Visionary in Bringing Legal to the Cloud, NetDocuments Cofounder Alvin Tedjamulia Retires

Alvin Tedjamulia, a veteran of more than 40 years in legal technology, one of the three cofounders in 1998 of NetDocuments, and a true visionary in bringing the legal industry to the cloud, today announced that he is retiring as NetDocuments' chief technology officer after 28 years in that role.Tedjamulia announced the news as he concluded his closing keynote at the NetDocuments Inspire 2022 conference in Denver, eliciting reactions of surprise and even tears from many in the audience.

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Immigration Law Firm and Fastcase Partner to Create Case Management and Document Automation System

In a unique partnership between a law firm and a legal technology company, the immigration firm Siskind Susser and its technology affiliate Visalaw.Ai have entered into a collaboration agreement with the legal technology and publishing company Fastcase to develop what they say will be a state-of-the-art immigration case management and document automation platform.

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Reynen Court, the 'App Store of Legal,' Launches Online Stock Offering to Bring On Individual Investors

Reynen Court, the so-called app store for legal technology, today launched a general solicitation stock offering in order to bring on individual lawyers and "legal technology enthusiasts" as investors in the company.

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Two Practice Management Companies Combine, As SurePoint Technologies Acquires Coyote Analytics

Marking its second acquisition this year, the cloud practice management company SurePoint Technologies has acquired Coyote Analytics, a company that provides practice management, financial management and business intelligence software for law firms.

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Diving Into Generative AI: A Practical Guide For Law Firms Starting From Scratch

AI tools are essential in legal technology, and guidance is crucial for successful integration, especially for firms new to utilizing generative AI. [ more ]

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Mastering ChatGPT For Legal Content Creation

ChatGPT 4.0 enhances legal content creation efficiency and innovation. [ more ]

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How Your Firm Can Find Its Practice Management Niche

Law firms should utilize case management software for efficient operations

Some case management software is purpose-built for specific practice areas [ more ]

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AI can't handle the truth when it comes to the law - Marketplace

One in five lawyers use AI

Legal language models like ChatGPT have high hallucination rates [ more ]

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4 months ago

Navigating Gen AI In Legal: Insights From CES And A Dash Of Tequila Thinking

Lawyers need to determine their unique expertise

CES can provide fresh perspectives on technology [ more ]

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4 months ago

Legal tech company Robin AI Raises $26M in Series B Funding

Legal technology company Robin AI has raised $26 million in Series B funding, bringing its total funding to $43.6 million.

Robin AI utilizes generative AI to automate contract drafting and extraction of information from contract repositories, reducing contract review time by up to 85%.

The funding will enable Robin AI to expand its team in the US and establish an office in Singapore to expand into the Asia Pacific region. [ more ]

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4 days ago

How To Build And Manage Your Law Firm Rate Sheet

Setting rates for law firms is challenging at any stage, from inception to established firms. Utilizing legal technology can aid in rate setting, invoicing, and payment collection. [ more ]

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Morning Docket: 04.30.24

Trump attacks Todd Blanche behind-the-scenes, threatens to withhold legal fees. [ more ]

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3 weeks ago

Morning Docket: 04.18.24

Lawyers may be replaced by technology like ChatGPT, with partners at most risk.

Sentencing Commission addresses judges using acquitted conduct in sentencing.

Legal implications of Colorado considering brain waves as sensitive information. [ more ]

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Following Departure of its Founder, E-Discovery Company DISCO Names New CEO

Eric Friedrichsen appointed as CEO of CS Disco after co-founder's departure.

Transition in leadership at CS Disco aimed at continuing company growth and innovation. [ more ]

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The Imperative Of Identifying Use Cases In Legal Tech: A Guiding Light For Innovation In The Age Of AI

Use cases are crucial for integrating technology effectively in the legal sector by bridging potential and practical utility.

Crafting effective use cases in legal tech requires understanding legal workflows and engaging with legal professionals. [ more ]

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What Are The Absolute Worst Products Your Firm Makes You Use?

Lawyers heavily rely on technology in their daily work routine.

A survey by Modernize.legal is focusing on how associates feel about the legal tech tools they are forced to use. [ more ]

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3 weeks ago

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From Intake to Outcome: An in-house lawyer's guide to matter management solutions

Matter management software streamlines processes for legal teams and enhances collaboration for efficient operations. [ more ]

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Aligning Business Outcomes: The Keystone Of Legal Tech Success In The Age Of AI

Strategic alignment of technology and business goals in legal practice is essential for tangible value.

Clear, measurable objectives and stakeholder engagement are crucial for successful alignment of legal tech initiatives. [ more ]

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Unearthing The Gold: The Art And Science Of Discovering Use Cases In Legal Tech

Uncovering use cases in legal tech involves serendipitous discovery and deliberate design.

Serendipitous discovery involves encouraging exploration and feedback, while deliberate design focuses on structured examination and collaborative workshops. [ more ]

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How Appealing Weekly Roundup

New website for law clerks to judge judges

AI in law practice needs common sense [ more ]

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Practice Management Company Clio Says It Will Heighten Its Focus On Mid-Sized Law Firms

Clio is shifting its focus to technology for mid-sized law firms with more than 20 employees.

Clio is investing in products tailored to this market and released a report highlighting the low adoption of cloud-based software in mid-sized firms. [ more ]

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5 months ago

Clio Double Header: Chief Technology Officer Jonathan Watson and Chief Product Officer Hemant Kashyap

Clio's chief technology officer and chief product officer discuss the company's new products and product roadmap.

Clio introduced an array of major new products and updates at the conference, including generative AI tool Clio Duo and electronic court filing feature Clio File. [ more ]

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5 months ago

OMG, China Has ACTUAL Legal Robots And All The Legal Tech Patents

China has implemented advanced legal technology in its justice system for at least five years.

China filed nearly two-thirds of all legal technology patents filed in the world last year. [ more ]

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11 months ago

Law Students Are Reluctant To Use ChatGPT, Survey Finds. The Question Is, Why?

A recent survey of the legal profession confirms what may already be obvious to many, which is that the use of ChatGPT and other large language models by lawyers continues to grow, even as many remain concerned about the rate at which it is being adopted.Not so obvious, however, is that one group that is least likely to use generative AI is law students.

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Law Librarians Play Central Role In Legal Tech Adoption And Use, AALL 'State Of The Profession' Report Shows

Whether they work in law firms or corporate legal, academia or government, law librarians play a central role in testing, recommending and deploying legal technology, according to the American Association of Law Libraries' 2023 State of the Profession report, an exhaustive 252-page survey of the legal information landscape.

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How to Choose A Live Chat Provider for Your Law Firm

For many law firms, live chat is a critical link in converting prospective clients to actual clients.While few firms have the capacity to manage live chat themselves, there are a number of companies that provide this service for law firms.Of course, that begs the question, How do you choose?What should a law firm look for in a live chat provider and how should a firm evaluate which company is right for its needs?

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The LegalTech Fund Announces New Details on its Inaugural Summit and Startup Challenge in December

A panel of outside judges is currently vetting the applicants to determine which will participate.

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All registered attendees, including investors and startup entrepreneurs, will receive access to all sessions and networking events.

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