As legal professionals increasingly explore the use of generative AI to assist with research, drafting, and other legal tasks, a significant challenge emerges: the strict duty of confidentiality that governs lawyers’ practice is at odds with the needs of large language model (LLM) training.
For AI to effectively understand and respond to the nuances of
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Humanizing Legal Tech: A Chat With Judge Victoria Pratt
As legal technology advances at an astonishing pace, it’s easy to overlook the most crucial element of its success: people.
At the 2024 Clio Cloud Conference, we sat down with Judge Victoria Pratt, a passionate advocate for criminal justice reform. Her message? While technology plays a central role in shaping the future of…
The Importance of Legal Docketing for Law Firms Explained
In many industries, deadlines are flexible and calendaring is an informal process—but not in the legal industry. As legal professionals know, any missed deadline or event could sink a legal matter—not to mention the legal practice that makes the mistake.
This is why legal docketing is top priority for any law firm that wants to succeed…
Key Insights from Wolters Kluwer’s Future Ready Lawyer Survey Report
On October 24, 2024, Wolters Kluwer, an information services company, released the 2024 Wolters Kluwer Future Ready Lawyer Survey Report. This annual report, now in its sixth year, surveys hundreds of law firms across the U.S. and Europe.
In this blog post, we’ll explore the key insights from this report alongside our earlier findings…
Will AI Replace Paralegals?
Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to advance and permeate various industries, and the legal profession is no exception. But the boundless opportunity presented by AI also raises questions for legal professionals: namely, will AI replace paralegals?
According to the 2024 Legal Trends Report, 69% of hourly billable work performed by paralegals could be automated by…
Master Deposition Objections with Our Handy Cheat Sheet
Effectively objecting in court and in depositions is a potent litigation strategy. It empowers you to protect your client’s rights, manage the deposition’s scope, and to build a stronger case for trial—but it can also be challenging.
In a deposition, time is of the essence. There isn’t an opportunity to pause and look up what…
How to Write a Motion for Court
If an attorney conducts any form of civil or criminal litigation in U.S. courts, they will be dealing with motions filed in court. While arguing the motions before the judge may be more dramatic and made-for-TV, the actual writing of the motions is likely more important. This means that the ability to write a motion…
Highlights from the Legal Trends Report: the Legal Industry in 2024
As the legal industry’s most in-depth examination into the state of legal practice, our most recent Legal Trends Report brings together crucial insights on the most important issues facing the legal profession—including the proliferation of AI, the future of pricing models, levers to improve client intake, and how law firms are spending for growth.
Across…
The 2024 Clio Cloud Conference in Review
Held in vibrant Austin, Texas, the 2024 Clio Cloud Conference was nothing short of electrifying. From the moment guests arrived, the energy was palpable. Clio’s exciting announcements sparked lively conversations, and the keynote speakers left audiences inspired. Meanwhile, the vendor floor buzzed with innovation, offering endless networking opportunities and showcasing the latest in legal tech…
Jack Newton Keynote Highlights: Clio Cloud Conference 2024
To kick off our 12th annual Clio Cloud Conference in Austin Texas, Clio Founder and CEO, Jack Newton, delivered a powerful keynote on how legal professionals can harness momentum to create long-term success.
He explored the current state of the legal industry while unveiling Clio’s latest innovations and offered a glimpse into upcoming Clio…