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.
Empower Your Firm: The Modern Guide To Litigation Financing
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Litigation is expensive. Expert witnesses, depositions, staffing, and a long list of other expenses can limit your firm’s options. They strain cash flow, limit taking on new clients, and can even impact case strategy. This guide simplifies the complex world of litigation financing and compares different models and how they can impact the access to justice your firm provides to clients.
Don’t Blame ChatGPT For Bad Lawyering
Above The Law
MAY 30, 2023
Generative AI isn't the one who filed that affirmation with the court, so stop bagging on it. The post Don’t Blame ChatGPT For Bad Lawyering appeared first on Above the Law.
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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.
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
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.
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.
Getting Paid Faster: Embedded Payments
Attorney at Work
MAY 31, 2023
Kevin Gallagher | Embedded payments offer much more than automatic payments. The post Getting Paid Faster: Embedded Payments appeared first on Attorney at Work.
Recipe for a Failed CLM Implementation
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Selecting and implementing CLM technology can be daunting, leading to underutilization or abandonment. Factors like provider differentiation, inadequate planning, and lack of user training contribute to these failures. Recognizing these pitfalls is crucial for successful adoption, ensuring organizations harness the full potential of CLM for streamlined contract management.
Harlan Crow Decides To Play Hardball Over Record Of Gifts To Clarence Thomas
Above The Law
MAY 9, 2023
The Senate Finance Chair would really like to know the full extent of the gifts Harlan Crown gave to his favorite Supreme Court justice. The post Harlan Crow Decides To Play Hardball Over Record Of Gifts To Clarence Thomas 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.
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.
Contract Lifecycle Management: A Business Enabler Exploring On-Ground Challenges
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CLM tools have always strived to push contract management into the digital age for almost 30 years. But the complexities of digitising a legal document are numerous. The current scenarios in business development have shown that having a fully automated CLM has become a mandate for every law firm and in-house legal department. To determine if you need a CLM system, it's essential to clearly identify the on-ground business challenges you aim to solve.
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.
11 Tips for Choosing the Right Law Firm Domain Name: Key Insights
Attorney at Work
MAY 16, 2023
Annette Choti | The right domain name can boost your online presence, attract clients, and improve SEO. The post 11 Tips for Choosing the Right Law Firm Domain Name: Key Insights appeared first on Attorney at Work.
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.
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.
California Civil Discovery Act Undergoes Significant Overhaul
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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.
Top Tips to Trim Your Law Firm’s Cloud Budget
Attorney at Work
MAY 17, 2023
Amy Cosey | Your cloud budget has some obvious and non-obvious differences from a traditional IT budget. The post Top Tips to Trim Your Law Firm’s Cloud Budget appeared first on Attorney at Work.
Dangers of Digital "Reporting": Legal Risks and Unreliable Transcripts
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