A Unified Strategy: Bridging the Divide Between Access to Law and Access to Justice
Two significant failures persistently compromise the accessibility of the United States legal system for the general public. One is the substantial lack of access to justice. The Legal Services Corporation estimates that a staggering 92% of the civil legal issues faced by the approximately 50 million low income Americans receive either no legal assistance or […]
Page Speed Optimization: A Critical Factor for Law Firm Website Performance
Page speed constitutes a significant ranking factor for search engines like Google, directly influencing a law firm website’s visibility and search engine optimization (SEO) performance. The loading speed of a website can fundamentally determine whether a firm secures a favorable position on the first page of search results or languishes on a lower, less visible […]
The Evolving Role of Judges: Chief Justice Roberts on Artificial Intelligence in the Courts
Chief Justice John G Roberts Jr utilized his annual year end report to provide perspective on the influence of artificial intelligence on the legal profession. He stated his belief that while AI will not supplant human judges, it will undeniably transform their responsibilities. “As 2023 draws to a close with breathless predictions about the future […]
Generative AI Dominates Legal Industry Discourse: Analysis of Human&Legal’s Most-Read Posts
Reviewing the most popular blog posts for the year reveals an undeniable truth: generative artificial intelligence (AI) was the overwhelming topic of interest within the legal industry. Of the 40 most-read articles published by Human&Legal this year, 30 directly concerned generative AI, and several others bore direct implications for the technology. This strong focus naturally […]
Addressing Key Challenges in the Modern Legal Paradigm
Technological innovation, from the proliferation of cloud computing and 5G networks to the mass adoption of large language models and artificial intelligence, is fundamentally reshaping nearly every industry. However, law firms, often characterized by a measured approach to change and a high degree of risk aversion, are simultaneously contending with significant internal obstacles. The era […]
Michael Mills: Remembering a Legal Technology Pioneer
Long before the wider legal industry embraced discussions of artificial intelligence, Michael Mills was a vocal proponent of its importance. As early as 2016, he advised that “The legal community needs to navigate the world of Artificial Intelligence.” His seminal map of AI in legal practice quickly became a widely referenced fixture in presentations at […]
Finalists Announced for American Legal Technology Awards
The 2023 American Legal Technology Awards recognize outstanding achievements across various sectors of legal technology. The finalists for these prestigious awards have been officially announced. The winners will be revealed during a gala dinner on October 8 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort in Nashville. This event precedes the start of the Clio Cloud Conference at […]
Legal Information Professionals and Generative AI: Navigating a Time of Industry Uncertainty
The annual conference of the American Association of Law Libraries (AALL) concluded last month in Boston, prompting reflections on the event’s atmosphere and the broader legal industry’s current state. As one attendee departed the Hynes Convention Center, connected to surrounding hotels via the Prudential Center shopping mall, an exchange with a fellow conference participant illuminated […]
The 2023 Fastcase 50: Recognizing Global Legal Innovators and Leaders
Since 2011, Fastcase has consistently published the Fastcase 50, an annual recognition honoring 50 individuals identified as the law’s “smartest, most courageous, innovators, techies, visionaries, and leaders.” This enduring tradition continues, even following Fastcase’s merger with vLex earlier this year, with the recent announcement of the 2023 honorees. The Fastcase 50 list is widely regarded […]
The Hesitation of Tomorrow’s Lawyers: Examining Law Student Reluctance Towards Generative AI
A recent survey examining the legal profession confirms an observable trend: the adoption and use of ChatGPT and other large language models (LLMs) by practicing lawyers continues its upward trajectory. This growth occurs despite persistent concerns among many practitioners regarding the rapid pace of technological change within the industry. However, a less anticipated finding from […]