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New President of Thomson Reuters Legal Segment Says Industry Needs Open Benchmarking on Gen AI

Law Sites

Raghu Ramanathan, who in February was named president of the Legal Professionals segment within Thomson Reuters, overseeing all its products for the legal profession, believes there should be open benchmarking on legal AI products, he told me during an interview earlier this week.

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The Power of Innovation in Litigation, Drafting and Client Service

Attorney at Work

Ari Kaplan interviews David Cohen, chair of Reed Smith's Records and E-Discovery Group, and Ross Guberman of BriefCatch. The post The Power of Innovation in Litigation, Drafting and Client Service appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Serving Time for Their Abusers’ Crimes

The Marshall Project

The Marshall Project found nearly 100 people who were punished for the actions of their abusers under little-known laws like “accomplice liability.

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Privacy Risks in Smart Home Apps: A Closer Look at Data Collection

Complex Discovery

Editor’s Note: Conducted by the Surfshark Research Center, the “Smart Home Privacy Checker” study provides critical insights into how data collection practices by leading smart home apps like Amazon Alexa and Google Home can compromise user privacy. This study is essential for cybersecurity, information governance, and eDiscovery professionals because as smart home technology becomes more pervasive, understanding the privacy implications of data-hungry apps is crucial.

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The Tech-Savvy Paralegals Playbook: How To Leverage AI

Speaker: Allison Mears, Adela Wekselblatt, and George Socha

Artificial intelligence is reshaping the legal industry, and paralegals are at the forefront of this transformation. As AI becomes more integrated into legal workflows, paralegals can streamline their daily tasks, enhance efficiency, and add greater value to their firms and organizations. But what exactly does AI mean for paralegals today—and how can you leverage it to your advantage?

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Federal Circuit Issues Mixed Ruling on Trade Secret Misappropriation of Blood Analyzer

IP Watchdog

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC), on June 11, 2024, affirmed-in-part and reversed-in-part a U.S. district court ruling surrounding an alleged trade secret misappropriation. In 2014, Alifax, a company that specialized in producing clinical instruments, filed a lawsuit against Alcor Scientific (“Alcor”), which operated in the same general area of clinical development, alleging trade secret misappropriation under the Rhode Island Uniform Trade Secrets Act (RIUTSA).

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Robin AI launches AI Reports and says they cut M&A contract analysis time by 85%

Legal IT Insider

AI legal assistant Robin AI today (13 June) announced a new product line, Robin AI Reports, which automates a key piece of the M&A due diligence process. The new offering […] The post Robin AI launches AI Reports and says they cut M&A contract analysis time by 85% appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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Netflix Settles Central Park Five Lawsuit Just to Immediately Face Another (Over Baby Reindeer)

Practice of Law

Just as Netflix has settled one long-ongoing lawsuit against it for portraying a real person—the prosecutor in the Central Park Five case—it faces another similar suit for a new show. The When They See Us Suit As we covered in our blogs at the time, Netflix's 2019 show When They See Us ignited a firestorm of controversy. The miniseries was directed by the acclaimed Ava DuVernay, who rose to particular prominence directing the film Selma.

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WHEN SHOULD A PART 20 DEFENDANT BE LIABLE TO PAY THE PART 20 CLAIMANT’S COSTS OF DEFENDING THE MAIN ACTION? THE PRINCIPLES CONSIDERED

Civil Litigation Brief

In Alison Healey (Widow And Executrix of the Estate of Simon Andrew Healey, Deceased) v Mr Daniel McgRath [2024] EWHC 1360 (KB) Dexter Dias KC, sitting as a Deputy High Court Judge, considered the question of whether it was appropriate.

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Ethical Dimensions of Patents: The Impact of the WIPO Treaty on Genetic Resources

IP Watchdog

The morality of patents remains a pressing issue, particularly concerning genetic resources and traditional knowledge. Ethical concerns persist due to the historical exploitation of these resources without proper recognition or compensation to indigenous communities. Article 1 of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Treaty on Patents, Genetic Resources, and Traditional Knowledge outlines its objectives, emphasizing transparency, fairness, and the protection of rights for indigenou

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Behind the Black Shield: The History of a Cleveland Institution

The Marshall Project

How one of the oldest Black policing organizations in the country shaped law enforcement in Cleveland.

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Uncovering The Hidden Connections: A Patent Family Survival Guide

Speaker: Andrew Klein

Are there mysteries lurking in your family tree? 🕵 No, not a long-lost half-brother - I'm talking about a patent family tree! IP paralegals need fast and easy ways to verify and report on essential data about foreign equivalents of US assets. Join us to master the global scope of key assets to support prosecution, portfolio management, litigation, licensing, competitive monitoring and more!

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Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Decides Not To Adopt Its Proposed Rule to Regulate the Use of Generative AI

E-Discovery Team

This week the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, after hearing many comments from attorneys around the country, declined to become the first appellate court in the country to adopt an AI usage rule. It decided not to adopt the rule governing the use of Generative Artificial Intelligence that it had previously proposed. In doing so, the Fifth Circuit used what we think is the clever statement “”I used AI” will not be an excuse for an otherwise sanctionable offense.

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Webinar: Is it time to return to the office?

Legal IT Insider

In the wake of the Covid pandemic, it was widely assumed that working from home and hybrid working were here to stay for good. However, the more time passes, the […] The post Webinar: Is it time to return to the office? appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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Final Test of ‘Panel of AI Experts for Lawyers’ Discussing Bruce Schneier’s Thesis on How AI May Change Democracy

E-Discovery Team

This article reports on the final QC test of the GPT, Panel of AI Experts for Lawyers, by asking it to summarize, analyze and debate the topic of a keynote speech by cybersecurity expert Bruce Schneier, On How AI May Change Democracy (5/7/24). This article shares the transcript of this interesting panel session. The new GPT software passed the test, with only a few minor errors, zero hallucinations, and an interesting demonstration of user questions.

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How Eminent Lawyer Joshua Wright's Shady Past Caught Up With Him

Legally Weird

You may not have heard of Joshua Wright. Up until recently, he was a professor of law at George Mason. Before that, he was a respected authority on anti-trust law and a mover and shaker for big tech companies. For years, he had some morally questionable practices in his advocacy and romantic life, but his sketchy past has finally caught up with him.

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AI for Paralegals: Everything You Need to Know (and How to Use It Safely)

Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor

Ready to cut through the AI hype and learn exactly how to use these tools in your legal work? Join this webinar to get practical guidance from attorney and AI legal expert, Joe Stephens, who understands what really matters for legal professionals! What You'll Learn: Evaluate AI Tools Like a Pro 🔍 Learn which tools are worth your time and how to spot potential security and ethics risks before they become problems.

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Nvidia Under DOJ Scrutiny Amidst Unprecedented Market Dominance

Complex Discovery

Editor’s Note: Nvidia’s market dominance has brought it under the scrutiny of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) for potential antitrust violations. As the leading maker of GPUs essential for training advanced AI models, Nvidia’s rapid ascent to becoming the world’s second most valuable company underscores its critical role in the AI sector.

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Not All DUIs Are Equal

Legally Weird

DUIs are never good, but are some worse than others? Can you get one if you’re on a bike? What about an e-bike or moped? Can it affect your job? There’s actually quite a bit of nuance and variation on exactly how DUIs play out, and we’ll cover some of the common flavors here. Commercial Vehicles For drivers of regular vehicles, the standard legal BAC limit in most places is 0.08%.

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SCOTUS Reverses CAFC’s ‘TRUMP TOO SMALL’ Ruling: Names Clause is Constitutional

IP Watchdog

The U.S. Supreme Court has reversed the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit’s 2022 decision in Vidal v. Elster, which held the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s (USPTO’s) application of Section 2(c) of the Lanham Act to reject the mark TRUMP TOO SMALL was unconstitutional. The High Court today held that the Lanham Act’s names clause does not violate the First Amendment.