Law Librarians: Instrumental in Legal Technology Adoption and Implementation
The American Association of Law Libraries’ (AALL) 2023 State of the Profession report, an extensive 252 page survey detailing the legal information environment, affirms that law librarians hold a central role in the testing, recommendation, and deployment of legal technology across diverse settings, including law firms, corporate legal departments, academia, and government. This survey represents […]
The Dual Reality of Solo Practice: Insights from the Latest Legal Trends Report
The decision to embark on a solo law practice is often driven by a desire for freedom and professional independence. This trend was evident during the “Great Resignation” of 2022, when one third of lawyers who resigned from their positions did so to establish their own solo firms, as documented in the Legal Trends for […]
Artificial Intelligence in Legal Practice: Current Utility and Future Trajectory
Artificial intelligence (AI) has rapidly transitioned from a theoretical concept to a practical tool within the legal sector. While recent attention has focused intensely on large language models (LLMs), their emergence is part of a broader, more profound integration of AI technology across various legal domains. This shift warrants a comprehensive assessment of AI’s current […]
Selecting a Live Chat Service Provider for Law Firms
Live chat has become a vital component for many law firms in the process of converting prospective clients into actual clients. While few firms possess the internal capacity to manage live chat communications effectively, a range of specialized companies offer this service specifically tailored for legal practices. This presents a crucial decision for law firms: […]
Law Firm Consulting Firms Lawyerist and Affinity Announce Merger
The new year has begun with a significant development in the legal business consulting space: a merger between two of the most recognized United States companies providing business coaching and technology consulting to law firms. The resulting combined entity comprises nearly 100 professionals with extensive expertise across diverse sectors of law, serving small and midsize […]
Legal Research Efficiency: Determining When to Conclude Case Law Analysis
Determining the appropriate point to conclude legal research is a critical challenge faced by legal professionals. Junior associates, in particular, often encounter high-pressure situations where the success of a case hinges on the thoroughness of their research. Under the burden of tight deadlines and the potential impact of overlooking a crucial precedent, motion, or piece […]
Legal Technology Company Contests Major Law Firm Over Bill Drafting Software Ownership
A legal technology company based in California is challenging one of the world’s largest law firms in a dispute concerning the ownership rights to specialized legislation drafting software. Each party asserts the core concept for the technology originated from its side. The Lawsuit and Counterclaims In October of this year, the law firm Akin Gump […]
Lex Machina Introduces Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Court Analytics
The legal analytics platform Lex Machina, a LexisNexis company, has broadened its coverage again, this time by introducing a Chapter 11 bankruptcy module. This new offering provides legal analytics covering more than 115,000 Chapter 11 proceedings. Scope of the Chapter 11 Module The module encompasses the complete docket for any bankruptcy proceeding filed after 2009 […]
The LegalTech Fund Unveils Details for Inaugural Summit and Startup Challenge in December
The LegalTech Fund TLTF, the first venture capital firm exclusively dedicated to law and legal technology, has announced new information regarding its upcoming events. This includes the first TLTF Summit, a three-day gathering for investors, startups, and legal innovation thought leaders, and the debut TLTF Startup Challenge, a pitch competition for legal and regulatory technology […]
New York Establishes Mandatory CLE in Cybersecurity, Privacy, and Data Protection
New York has become the first state in the United States to mandate continuing legal education (CLE) coursework for attorneys specifically addressing cybersecurity, privacy, and data protection. Under this new requirement, all practicing attorneys must complete one hour of focused training every two years. This required training must cover either the ethical obligations surrounding cybersecurity, […]