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$4.3M in Grants to 36 Legal Services Programs Underscore Role of Tech in Driving Access to Justice

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That makes the Technology Initiative Grants awarded annually by the Legal Services Corporation all the more significant, as they are among the few funding sources specifically targeting such technology. Statewide Legal Services of Connecticut will use a $150,593 grant to create a cloud-based pro bono portal.

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$4.3M in Grants to 36 Legal Services Programs Underscore Role of Tech in Driving Access to Justice

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That makes the Technology Initiative Grants awarded annually by the Legal Services Corporation all the more significant, as they are among the few funding sources specifically targeting such technology. Statewide Legal Services of Connecticut will use a $150,593 grant to create a cloud-based pro bono portal.

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LawNext Podcast: Damien Riehl on the SALI Alliance and Setting Data Standards for the Legal Industry

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The argument for standards, SALI says, is that they will simplify and improve the delivery of legal services by providing greater transparency and increasing the effectiveness of budgeting and resourcing, while also facilitating interoperability among clients, legal services providers, and technologies. .

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The Right (And Wrong) Way to Use AI as a Lawyer

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The chatbot tool was able to pass four exams at the law school of the University of Minnesota and one exam at the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania. It can reduce the time and effort that goes into legal research and writing, which can also reduce the cost of the legal services provided to clients.

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Self-Help Information by the Courts in 2021

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The Michigan Courts have their self-represented litigants page at: [link] It also provides links to the Michigan Legal Help website at: [link] And interestingly, the court has created a "Learning Center" as a resource for educators around the state.

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Documate Rebrands As Gavel As It Expands Beyond Document Automation Into Providing A Platform for Building Online Legal Products

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“There’s an estimate that within the next 10 years, 90% of legal services are going to be delivered online,” founder and CEO Dorna Moini told me ahead of today’s announcement. ” Gavel has also launched a Marketplace where visitors can find and use applications created using the Gavel platform.

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Guest Post: The Year in Justice Tech: 2023 Report and News Roundup

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5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies and was awarded a Smart Money Award for Best Financial Services for Families & Children by Real Simple magazine. It also announced a partnership with LegalEase to join their nationwide group legal services plans.