Usage of artificial intelligence by legal professionals has skyrocketed from 19% in 2023 to 79% this year, according to the ninth edition of the Legal Trends Report, released today by Clio during its Clio Cloud Conference in Austin. The report further finds that up to 74% of hourly billable tasks – such as information gathering
Negotiating Commercial Contracts with AI Vendors
AI vendors will typically use traditional software licensing or SaaS models to sell their functionality.
While that generally makes sense, nuances associated with acquiring AI functionality need to be accounted for and negotiated.
Clio Releases Clio Duo, Generative AI Built Directly Into Its Law Practice Management Platform
Calling it a major first step in its wider AI product roadmap, the law practice management company Clio today released Clio Duo, a generative AI product built directly into the Clio Manage law practice management platform. Clio released the product today at its Clio Cloud Conference in Austin, Texas, after first announcing its plans to
OpenAI Recruits MoFo Partner, Allyson Bennett, for New AI Research Legal Role
Allyson Bennett hired from Morrison & Foerster, which advises OpenAI Former MoFo lawyer and ex-Googler Fred von Lohmann set to depart OpenAI has brought on Morrison & Foerster intellectual property litigation partner Allyson Bennett to be its lead lawyer for artificial intelligence research, a key position at the company as it copes with an array
Inside MinterEllison: A Case Study in Copilot Adoption with Amber O’Meara and Tim Andrews
This episode of “The Geek in Review” explores MinterEllison’s strategic adoption of Microsoft Copilot, delving into the practical implications and challenges of implementing generative AI within the legal industry. Guests Amber O’Meara, Head of Innovation, and Tim Andrews, Director of IT Operations, discuss the firm’s multifaceted approach to generative AI, emphasizing its potential
Generative AI and the State of the Industry: Insight from Legal Tech Leaders
Hey there Legal Rebels! 👋As one of the co-founders of the American Legal Technology Awards, I sometimes get a front row seat to see and hear some amazing things.1 Last month was one of those times.2 My friend and fellow co-founder, Patrick Palace, interviewed some very knowledgeable people about the impact that
McDermott and Akin become latest US law firms to hire directors of AI
Legal Technology.com Reports US law firms McDermott Will & Emery and Akin both announced yesterday (30 September) that they have appointed directors of AI, becoming the latest firms to create and fill this new role. Akin announced that Jeff Westcott has rejoined the firm as director of practice technology & AI innovation, where he will focus on leveraging AI
Can you believe that there are more than 4.8 million unfilled Cybersecurity jobs?
BankInfoSecurity.com reported that “The cybersecurity industry is suffering from a stagnant workforce, a growing skills gap and a worldwide shortage of nearly 5 million qualified professionals. Despite increasing demand, many organizations struggle to fill critical roles, hindered by budget constraints and a highly competitive market for specialized skills in areas such as artificial intelligence and
What. Just. Happened? (Week of 09-30-2024)
It is probably just an odd coincidence that the two top things that caught my eye were legal innovations out of Arizona, the same week when I am going to Arizona for a weekend getaway with my lovely wife. But is seems that the weather is not the only hot thing happening in The Grand
Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad Apple: Is Your IT Team Holding You Back?
I am thrilled to post this insightful article from my good friend, Tara Cheever. Tara is a co-founder of LitSoftware. LitSoftware suite of products, including TrialPad and TranscriptPad, among others, revolutionized how litigators practice their cases. Thanks Tara!
A cultural clash has been brewing within law firms for years. On one side are