The eighth edition of the State of U.S. Small Law Firms report by Thomson Reuters suggests some progress in addressing the long-standing challenge of overwhelming administrative tasks in small law firms. The survey reveals that the percentage of time lawyers spend practicing law in small firms of 29 or fewer lawyers increased to 61%, up…
In an unprecedented move for a federal circuit court, the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals is contemplating a rule change that mandates both lawyers and unrepresented parties to declare their usage of artificial intelligence while preparing documents for court proceedings. If the proposed rule is accepted, lawyers and others involved in filing will need…
In the recent LawSites video series, How It Works, a thorough exploration of the effectiveness of ShareFile for Legal, a digital solution designed to streamline document workflows and elevate collaboration among legal professionals, was provided. The episode proudly featured Sara Hoeg, the Director of Product Management, who elaborates on the intricate uses of ShareFile for…
In San Francisco, a transformative story unfolded when three former lawyers came together to challenge traditional legal research services such as Thomson Reuters Westlaw and LexisNexis. The result was their new venture: Casetext, an innovative legal research platform. The founders initially envisaged Casetext as a free, comprehensive library of primary legal research materials, enriched by…
Additional details regarding the memorial services for Monica Bay, the longstanding editor-in-chief for Law Technology News, have been released. The services are slated to occur in two separate locations; one in San Mateo, California on November 30, and another in New York City on December 7. These arrangements have been disclosed by Sean La Roque-Doherty,…
In what was described as a case pitting ‘real lawyers against a robot lawyer’, a DoNotPay court case has been dismissed by a federal court in Illinois. In March, the MillerKing law firm, based in Illinois, commenced a putative class action on behalf of all US-based law firms against the self-help legal service, alleging false…
In a recent episode of the LawNext podcast, Erika Harold, the newly appointed executive director of the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism, was interviewed live. The commission, under Harold, is dedicated to enhancing civility, professionalism, and eliminating bias within the legal profession. A seasoned litigator, Harold took over the reins of the commission in…
Today marks the official launch of Josef’s advanced software tool, Josef Q, out of beta and into general commercial availability. As previously reported, Josef Q utilizes advanced AI to convert complex policies and regulations into digital Q&A tools. This sophisticated tool aims to solve the problem of business and clients engaging with complex legal and…
In an advancement for the realm of artificial intelligence, generative AI has passed the Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination (MPRE), an essential benchmark for prospective lawyers with respect to their understanding of professional conduct rules. This feat, achieved by two leading large language models (LLMs), follows a previous accomplishment where OpenAI’s GPT-4 successfully took the bar…
Thomson Reuters has announced the integration of generative AI into its flagship legal research platform, Westlaw. The new feature, titled AI Assisted Research, is now available to U.S. Precision customers at no additional cost. Notably, this feature promises to transform the way legal research is conducted by delivering direct answers to user queries in narrative…
In the latest episode of LawNext, two separate interviews were conducted with Clio’s top product-focused executives. The first interview was with Jonathan Watson, Clio’s Chief Technology Officer; followed by an interview with Hemant Kashyap, Clio’s Chief Product Officer. The interviews were recorded live at the Clio Cloud Conference in Nashville in October. Watson and Kashyap,…
Continuing to innovate in the legal technology space, LexisNexis has recently announced two new offerings, both leveraging generative Artificial Intelligence. These releases follow on the heels of their recently introduced generative AI legal research tool, Lexis+ AI. The two new products, Lexis Snapshot and Lexis Create, further underscore the foray of AI into legal research…
Pre/Dicta, the litigation analytics platform notable for predicting federal court judgments, is venturing into new grounds. Previously curtailed to predicting outcomes on motions to dismiss, it can now forecast outcomes for additional motion types and even predict litigation timelines. Since its launch in July 2022, Pre/Dicta limited its scope to motions to dismiss, achieving a…
A fresh podcast series is hitting the airwaves. The initial two episodes of the newly launched ‘LawNext PR’ podcast are now live. This unique series garners much of its attention towards the most current news updates from the legal tech landscape. In a recent post, it was outlined that LawNext PR is a sponsored podcast…
If you’ve been working round the clock to submit an application for the Startup Alley, here’s some good news for you. The deadline that was originally set for today has now been extended to Monday, November 13, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time. This could be your last opportunity to secure a position in the…
Today at 3 p.m. ET on Legaltech Week, legal technology expert, Colin Levy will discuss his new book, “The Legal Tech Ecosystem”. The show encourages dialogues about latest revelations in legal tech and innovation. Other intriguing topics up for discussion are: The launch of “traact”, a comprehensive, tech-first platform for managing corporate legal functions. The…
The age-old saying from William Gibson, “The future is already here – it’s just not very evenly distributed,” seems to be the perfect encapsulation of the findings from Wolters Kluwer’s 2023 Future Ready Lawyer Survey Report. The report reveals that while the future of legal practice may already have arrived, various legal firms and departments…
Following the recent passing of Monica Bay, distinguished editor-in-chief of Law Technology News and recognized figure in the legal tech community, several inquiries have surfaced regarding plans for her memorial services. It is now confirmed that two such services will be held, one in San Mateo, California, and the other in Manhattan, New York. Here…
E-discovery firm DISCO has announced a long-term licensing agreement with international legal research company vLex to gain access to its U.S. primary law library. This resource comprises a broad selection of U.S legal information, including cases, statutes, regulations, court rules, and constitutions. The move is designed to augment DISCO’s core platform by integrating the vast…
Technological advancements are catalysing drastic shifts across industries. From the rise of cloud computing to the widespread adoption of artificial intelligence (AI), these transformations are altering the way businesses operate. However, the legal sector, often characterized by a cautious approach to change, is wrestling with unique challenges alongside these technological shifts. A traditional reliance on…
Corporate functions such as entity management and matter management can present complex, time-consuming challenges. For those looking to modernize and automate these tasks, the options largely involve relying upon disjointed point solutions, which often translate to disparate systems that lack a unified approach. From this perspective, today’s launch of Traact, a SaaS platform developed by…
Last week’s edition of Legaltech Week made way for a special tribute to a titan of the legal tech journalism world, Monica Bay. As the former editor-in-chief of Law Technology News, she was a well-known and beloved figure within the industry. Unfortunately, Bay passed away last week due to complications arising from a neurological disease….
The conviction of former Fugees rapper Pras Michel in a foreign influence scheme has resulted in a unique and unanticipated legal debate around artificial intelligence and its potential applications in the courtroom. Interesting allegations have surfaced that Michel’s defense was compromised due to reliance on an experimental AI program known as EyeLevel.ai to develop the…
Attention legal technology startups: The final deadline to apply for a slot in the coveted Startup Alley competition at the American Bar Association’s (ABA) TECHSHOW 2024 is fast approaching. Your applications must be in by this Friday. Set to take place in Chicago from February 14 to 17, 2024, TECHSHOW opens its doors to a…
Founded in 2018, Steno has focused on transforming the deposition landscape. Originally established as a court reporting agency, it offered non-recourse financing of deposition costs. However, in 2020 Steno broadened its reach by launching Steno Connect, a web-based video conferencing platform designed exclusively for remote depositions and exhibit handling. The creation of Steno Connect responded…