LawSites

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

For all the discussion of how generative AI will impact the legal profession, maybe one answer is that it will weed out the lazy and incompetent lawyers. By now, in the wake of several cases in which lawyers have found themselves in hot water by citing hallucinated cases generated by ChatGPT, most notoriously Mata v.

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LawSites

JULY 19, 2023

I say “fortunately” because, as I wrote when last year’s list was announced, the Fastcase 50 is probably the best-available roster of those who are leading the charge on innovation in law. Ben Alarie , Professor & Osler Chair in Business Law, University of Toronto Faculty of Law; Founder & CEO, Blue J Legal.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

DECEMBER 9, 2022

They are responsible for: Drafting documents/agreements Corresponding with clients Meeting with clients for the signing of documents Legal Research Using eDiscovery software Representing individuals in small matters Administrative duties. Here’s the interesting part. The duties change significantly depending on the province you are in.

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LawTechnologyToday

JANUARY 13, 2021

Lucy Bassli | ( @lucybassli ) | Founder and Principal at InnoLaw Group, PLLC ; Law Department Management Consultant at NextLaw In-House Solutions ; and Legal Strategy Advisor at LawGeex. Rebecca Benavides | Director Legal Business and Strategy at Microsoft.

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LawTechnologyToday

AUGUST 3, 2022

Dyane O’Leary is the Associate Professor of Legal Writing; Director Legal Innovation & Technology Concentration at Suffolk University Law School. Three points to summarize you and your work in legal tech. How did you become involved in legal tech?

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LawSites

JULY 12, 2021

If you are wondering where the innovators are in law, look no farther than the Fastcase 50, the annual award doled out by the legal intelligence company Fastcase that honors 50 of the law’s “smartest, most courageous, innovators, techies, visionaries, and leaders.”. Ben Crump, Founder , Ben Crump Law, PLLC.

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Patently O

JANUARY 4, 2024

Hsuanyeh Law Group v. 2024) A recent copyright infringement lawsuit filed by small Boston intellectual property boutique Hsuanyeh Law Group PC (HLG) against international giant Winston & Strawn LLP focuses a dividing line that can highlight when copying the work of another firm is permissible. A key case on point is Iowa S.

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LawSites

DECEMBER 27, 2023

A related story on the most popular list was about the sanctions imposed on lawyers in New York who cited “bogus” cases in their brief. Among other popular stories on my blog this year: The sad and untimely death of Monica Bay, the longtime editor of Law Technology News. In First for A U.S. Appeals Court, 5th U.S.

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LawTechnologyToday

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Julie founded Standd after over a decade practicing law, mostly as a trial attorney at the U.S. At DOJ, Julie served in the Tax Division, Civil Division, and Federal Programs Branch, where she handled cases raising complex regulatory and administrative law questions in federal trial and appellate courts across the US.

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MyCase

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Lawyers must learn how to write as effectively as they prosecute and defend. While you may have graduated from law school to perform duties in court, day-to-day tasks will also include drafting, reviewing, and editing legal documents. Why is High-Quality Legal Writing Important? Legal Research and Writing.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

That would also help you figure out whether you want to use your paralegal certificate working in a law firm or look at alternative options for paralegal careers. You will likely make a higher salary if you go to work for a larger law firm, but the problem is that it’s harder to get that job at a larger law firm.

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LawSites

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Yesterday, Allen & Overy , one of the world’s largest law firms, announced that it had integrated the legal artificial intelligence product Harvey into its global practice, where it will by used by more than 3,500 lawyers across 43 offices operating in multiple languages. And that’s kind of the point.

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LawSites

JANUARY 2, 2024

Their decisions often turn on whether a lower court has abused its discretion or on questions about how the law should develop. “For those who cannot afford a lawyer, AI can help. “The paper world familiar to lawyers for centuries had largely given way to today’s electronic regime.”

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Attorney at Work

APRIL 28, 2022

Attorney at Work’s “Women in Law” series focuses on successful women lawyers who have carved a path for themselves in the legal industry and beyond. Associate Regional Chief Legal Officer. Stetson University College of Law, J.D. It was this experience that first ignited my passion for the law. Elena Kohn.

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LawTechnologyToday

JANUARY 14, 2021

As a new generation of lawyers is about to enter the workforce, they bring new ideas, perspectives and ways of working that are bound to influence how law will be practiced in the future. Gen Z practitioners will undoubtedly have a significant impact on the profession. Perspectives on career: A job is more than just a salary.

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LexForti

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

The Journal Committee (“Committee”) at Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow (“RMLNLU”), in collaboration with Khaitan & Co, is organising the 9th edition of the RMLNLU International Legal Essay Competition and Conference on Labour Laws (“RILEC”). About the Event. About the Journal Committee.

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LawTechnologyToday

MARCH 3, 2023

RT: I’ve used it to help me write an upcoming Future Proofing column in Law Practice magazine. I asked ChatGPT if lawyers were required to be competent with their technology and it replied (initially) that lawyers had no duty of technical competence under U.S. I AM READY TO TEST THE WATERS. LJ: I haven’t been able to get in.

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The Estrin Report

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

Let me give you an example: A couple of months ago, my client, one of the biggest law firms in the world, called me and told me they wanted a “Professional Development Innovative Specialist.” I had no idea what this was, who hires, what industry it was in much less why it belonged in a law firm. Starting next week??? Seriously??

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Legal Research is Easy

OCTOBER 29, 2020

So, what has all this to do with law and legal things (and yes, there is a connection)? The other day I'm talking with a lawyer person. Seems lawyer person is having a quandry. Seems lawyer had filed a civil action. He tells me - do I file a request for default (under S.C.

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LawTechnologyToday

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

The 2022 ABA Legal Technology Survey Report showed the surge in cloud usage we expected after March 2020 starting to take off, led by solo lawyers. Legal is a lagging industry in cloud use. It’s difficult to reconcile the ethical duty of technology competence with the reported behaviors of lawyers in the 2022 Survey.

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MyCase

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

New technologies continue to evolve the legal landscape. As lawyers adapt to recent industry-wide changes prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic, many wonder: What’s next? In this guide, we’re breaking down what attorneys need to know about legal technology, including: . Different types of legal technologies and their benefits .

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Fordham Law News

MARCH 25, 2023

Chat GPT can co-write law review articles in record time [1] and pass law school exams, including multiple choice and essay questions. [2] Dean Andrew Perlman of Suffolk Law School, who co-wrote the law review article with Chat, said “the bot ‘isn’t ready for prime time,’” but does not seem too “far off.” [3]

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Paralegal Bootcamp

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

This is why most law firms don’t hire a paralegal graduate without experience right out of paralegal school. You only learn how to be a professional and a very basic understanding of legal research and some drafting. It will not enable you to be a paralegal without proper training and experience. Let them talk.

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MyCase

JANUARY 24, 2024

How does AI fit into the stringent, compliance-driven world of law? Below we’ll explore how legal AI software can be a game-changer in your practice and reveal the myriad of benefits it can bring. Plus, we’ll guide you through the best legal AI tools that are transforming law firms into powerhouses of efficiency and innovation.

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Paralegal Mentor

FEBRUARY 20, 2015

Paralegals and paralegal students often have difficulty developing their writing skills to the level expected in the legal industry. Legal professionals rely heavily on both verbal and written communication, so writing skills are essential for both lawyers, paralegals, and legal secretaries.

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LegalTalkNetwork

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

From ABA President-Elect Judy Perry Martinez updating us on gun violence, lawyer wellness, and legal education to author Bill Burnett sharing his wisdom on “Designing Your Life” as well as detailed discussions on jury selection, socio-economic bias in the courts, ABA Blueprint, gatherings of federal judges, human trafficking, Tinker v.

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Legal Research is Easy

JULY 22, 2020

For those not in law school or who may never use AmJur Proof of Facts , Proof of Facts provides expert advice on how best to prepare your case. Question-and-answer dialogues guide lawyers in assembling facts, preparing factual issues for settlement or trial, and examining every type of witness.

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LawSites

JUNE 28, 2023

A Stanford Law School graduate, where he was president of the Stanford Law Review, Heller founded Casetext in 2013 after stints clerking for 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Michael Boudin and as an associate at law firm Ropes & Gray. For one, the number one constraint that we have right now is content.

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LegalTalkNetwork

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

According to what what we gleaned from the MIT Legal Forum on AI and Blockchain, the answer to that question is not exactly but probably yes. Can: Drafting of contracts in predictable areas of law. Can: Assist in legal research. Can: Help predict the results of legal action for pro se clients.

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LawSites

DECEMBER 14, 2021

5, 2011, LexisNexis formally launched Lexis Advance , its next-generation legal research platform, which succeeded the research platform formerly called Lexis. But with its formal launch of Lexis Advance, Lexis dropped those various targeted offshoots for a single Lexis Advance designed for legal professionals in any setting.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

DECEMBER 21, 2023

They taught me how to draft a legal research memo using the IRAC method, but no one’s asking me to draft a legal research memo. Why would you want any lawyer to look at any paralegal and think they’re not very good at their job? Look, you’re not alone. It’s certainly no small feat.

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LawSites

DECEMBER 14, 2021

5, 2011, LexisNexis formally launched Lexis Advance , its next-generation legal research platform, which succeeded the research platform formerly called Lexis. But with its formal launch of Lexis Advance, Lexis dropped those various targeted offshoots for a single Lexis Advance designed for legal professionals in any setting.

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LexBlog

JULY 26, 2019

I think a shorter list is what one is not, but in summary, paralegals provide day to day support by assisting attorneys, law offices, or other various agencies conducting research, drafting legal documents, and handling cases. A good paralegal knows the general laws and does the work assigned.

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LawSites

OCTOBER 28, 2021

In an initiative intended to provide better access to and visibility for the insights and commentary published on legal blogs, LexBlog , a company that provides professional blogs and turnkey digital publishing solutions for law firms and legal organizations, has launched the Open Legal Blog Archive.

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LawSites

OCTOBER 28, 2021

In an initiative intended to provide better access to and visibility for the insights and commentary published on legal blogs, LexBlog , a company that provides professional blogs and turnkey digital publishing solutions for law firms and legal organizations, has launched the Open Legal Blog Archive.

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LegalTalkNetwork

MARCH 4, 2020

In addition, we heard from Clio co-founder Jack Newton how it’s possible for today’s law firm clients to walk away unsatisfied despite getting the result they wanted. And finally, we received an update from ABA president Judy Perry Martinez about her mid-tenure progress as well as recent ABA resolutions aimed at evolving the practice of law.

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The Crime Report

AUGUST 3, 2021

According to a forthcoming paper in the Georgetown Journal of Law & Public Policy, that would violate the Constitution and several Acts of Congress. Eventually, the Justice Department’s settlement practice faced media, academic and congressional criticism on the ground that it violated federal statutory law and the Constitution.

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