A new set of online courses taught by Professor Patrick Barry explores the uses and dangers of artificial intelligence. The four-part series, AI For Lawyers and Other Advocates, launched November 4 on Michigan Online and Coursera. It is part of a portfolio of more than 30 online courses on AI the University is developing with the help of its Center for Academic Innovation (CAI). All of
Recorded Live at #ClioCon: Clio’s CTO Jonathan Watson on the Development of Clio Duo, Its Gen AI Legal Assistant
Recently, the law practice management company Clio launched Clio Duo, its generative AI legal assistant. On today’s LawNext, Jonathan Watson, Clio’s chief technology officer, joins the show to discuss Duo’s development, capabilities and future direction.He also talks about some of the other products Clio recently launched, including native accounting and custom reporting. Watson and LawNext host
Linked – It’s Not Just in Your Head—Tech Companies Are Getting Desperate
I’ve heard a few folks in the legal industry talking about how much more expensive renewals are becoming because every tech tool is adding AI, and as we know, AI isn’t cheap. Someone has to pay for it, and it looks like that’ll be all of us, in the form of higher prices for the
Amid a Flurry of AI Ethics Opinions, New Mexico Weighs In
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Amid a Flurry of AI Ethics Opinions, New Mexico Weighs In
Did you know that in less than two years, more than ten U.S. jurisdictions have issued guidance on generative artificial intelligence (AI)? For the past two decades,
Continuing Legal Education for Paralegals
In the legal industry of today, a paralegal must stay on top of their game. This means seeking out continuing legal education (CLE) that will keep them there. CLE classes are an excellent vehicle for paralegals who want to stay abreast of the latest in legal developments, technology, and vital paralegal skills.
If continuous learning
Canadian Government to Ban TikTok (the Company not the App)
The Canadian government has just announced the conclusion of its national security review of TikTok and arrived at a curious conclusion: it plans to ban the company from operating in Canada but the app will remain available here. I wrote earlier this year about the need for better laws to counter the risks associated with
Professional bodies should regulate legal AI, say UK lawyers
The UK Law Gazette More than two thirds of lawyers say that professional bodies such as the Law Society should take responsibility for regulating the use of artificial intelligence in law – though 18% say that the government should have a role too. The findings emerge from the 2024 Future of Professionals report by legal
November 2024 | Behind the Scenes: London Calling
In this behind-the-scenes episode recorded in London, UK on November 5, 2024, Tom Martin shares his insights on the rapid adoption of AI in the legal industry. Tom, the CEO and founder of LawDroid, discusses the significance of recent AI adoption statistics and the implications for legal professionals.Key Takeaways:- AI adoption among attorneys has skyr…
Case Management Platform Clarra Unveils Suite of New Features, Including Gen AI, Analytics and Tracking of Client Communications
It was a year ago last month that I wrote here about the launch of Clarra, a cloud-based case management platform designed to be optimized for docket-driven litigation practices. Now, Clarra is out with a a major update that provides a suite of new features, including generative AI and analytics capabilities, enhanced client-communications capabilities, no-code
Revolutionizing Legal Talent Management: Laura Leopard and Phil Flora on PROWESS from Leopard Solutions
This week we welcome back Laura Leopard and Phil Flora from Leopard Solutions to discuss their latest innovation, the PROWESS platform. This newly launched tool aims to transform the way corporate legal departments manage and evaluate their relationships with outside counsel. As Leopard Solutions embarks on this new phase after its acquisition by SurePoint, Laura