August, 2024

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It’s the Battle of the AI Legal Assistants, As LexisNexis Unveils Its New Protégé and Thomson Reuters Rolls Out CoCounsel 2.0

Law Sites

It’s not quite BattleBots, but competitors LexisNexis and Thomson Reuters both made significant announcements today involving the development of generative AI legal assistants within their products.

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eDiscovery Review in Transition: Manual Review, TAR, and the Role of AI

Complex Discovery

Editor’s Note: This article is essential for cybersecurity, information governance, and eDiscovery professionals navigating the complexities of legal document review. With the rapid advancements in AI technology, understanding the benefits and limitations of manual review, TAR, and generative AI is crucial for optimizing review processes. The added discussion on human interaction highlights the necessity of oversight and the innovative approaches to integrating AI in a balanced, iterative

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Cyber Resilience Overestimation Leads to Business Continuity Issues, Ransom Payments

Insurance Journal

New research commissioned by Cohesity, an AI-powered data security firm, reveals organizations overestimate their cyber resilience capabilities and maturity, leading to significant business continuity disruptions and ransom payments.

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Gen AI is reporting for work duty but who’s in charge of it?

Legal Dive

Executives recognize the potential for generative AI in their business operations, but chief legal officers say organizational roles and responsibilities aren’t clear.

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Trial Prep: What Attorneys Really Want (And How to Deliver It)

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

Get ready to uncover what attorneys really need from you when it comes to trial prep in this new webinar! Attorney and law professor, Joe Stephens, J.D., will share proven techniques for anticipating attorney needs, organizing critical documents, and transforming complex information into compelling case presentations. Key Learning Objectives: Organization That Makes Sense 🎯 Learn how to structure and organize case materials in ways that align with how attorneys actually work and think.

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Facing Rollbacks, Criminal Justice Reformers Argue Policies Make People Safer

The Marshall Project

California's Proposition 36 is one effort to return the U.S. to "tough-on-crime" tactics despite declining crime rates. Can reformers stop rollbacks?

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How to Successfully License Consumer Products | IPWatchdog Unleashed

IP Watchdog

If you are an inventor of a consumer product there are reputable companies looking for inventions and ideas to bring to market, and their business model is built on taking products to market over and over again, and they are in constant need of new products and improvements. They also realize litigation is wasteful when you are dealing with products that often have a 1-, 2- or 3-year shelf life, so they are willing to do deals that allow them to quickly get products onto shelves and into the str

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Core Intelligence AI: Streamlining eDiscovery with Advanced GenAI

Complex Discovery

Editor’s Note: The launch of Core Intelligence AI by HaystackID marks a significant advancement in the field of eDiscovery, offering a blend of generative AI and traditional review methods to enhance efficiency and accuracy. This development is especially relevant for professionals in cybersecurity, information governance, and data discovery, as it addresses the increasing complexities and volumes of data in modern legal contexts.

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Tesla Sued by Family of Electrician Who Died at Austin Facility

Insurance Journal

The family of a Texas man who died while working at Tesla’s Austin-area facility last week is suing the electric vehicle company and his employer. The lawsuit said the worker, Victor Joe Gomez Sr., was at the facility on Aug.

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Nvidia, OpenAI face YouTube creator lawsuits for using online videos

Legal Dive

A video creator alleges that the companies scraped his videos, and millions of others, without permission to help train their generative AI learning models.

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They Exposed Police Misconduct. Now They’re Paying a Steep Price.

The Marshall Project

Whistleblower laws have advanced in public and private sectors, but protections for police who report illegal or unethical behavior lag far behind.

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Visibility Into the Strategy & Supporting Documents of Major US Law Firms

Law Firm Intelligence by Trellis aggregates state trial court data across the Trellis platform enabling users to: look up a particular metric related to a specific law firm (such as, how many cases a law firm had or has against another law firm), and see the actual dockets and documents supporting the metric. Trellis data is maximized in a revolutionary and unique way to provide users an exclusive look into a law firm litigating in state trial courts.

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Open Source AI? More Transparency, Please

IP Watchdog

Jockeying for position among the leading generative AI large language models (LLMs) has amplified their differences. Training models and code access are the source of some of the biggest disagreements. Should code for generative and other forms of AI be open or proprietary, protected under copyright, trade secret or even patent? There is a lot riding financially on the outcome, and there are good arguments for and against.

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At ILTACON, Anticipation for the Shiny Object

Law Sites

Imagine, if you will, a small backwater town into which one day a large shiny object falls from the sky and lands dead center on the main street of the town’s modest commercial center.

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The July/August Orange Rag is out here!

Legal IT Insider

Welcome to the July/August Orange Rag, which is a compendium of all of the significant legal tech stories from across the month but also specifically at ILTACON 24. We went […] The post The July/August Orange Rag is out here! appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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With American Mobile Out, Florida’s Mobile Home Insurance Market Seems to Have ‘Fallen Apart’

Insurance Journal

By William Rabb Reinsurance in Florida’s long-stressed property insurance market was supposed to have stabilized this year – with only moderate rate increases and more availability.

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Deposition Prep Like a Pro: Insights from a Paralegal's Playbook

Speaker: Kaitlyn "The Persnickety Paralegal" Story

Deposition preparation is a critical aspect of a paralegal's role, requiring meticulous attention to detail and proactive management of the case timeline. In this session, participants will explore how effective deposition preparation not only contributes to the success of the legal team but also helps maintain a balanced workflow, minimizing last-minute crises.

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How Big Tech is avoiding HSR reviews in AI race

Legal Dive

Some deals are on the FTC and DOJ's radars, but for now Microsoft and Apple are among those buying their way into key technology, an antitrust specialist says.

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A Mother on a Mission for Full Police Transparency

The Marshall Project

Troy, Alabama, police severely beat Ulysses Wilkerson when he was 17. Seven years later, his mom, Angela Williams, is still fighting for answers.

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Get Ready to Comply: The EU’s AI Act is Now in Force

IP Watchdog

The European Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act officially came into force on Thursday, August 1, with most provisions of the regulation applying as of August 2, 2026. However, the regulation states that compliance for prohibited practices should be in effect by February 2, 2025, considering “the unacceptable risk associated with the use of AI in certain ways.

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On LawNext: All About Spellbook’s New AI Agent, Capable of Performing Complex Legal Tasks, with CEO Scott Stevenson

Law Sites

In what it says is the first AI agent for law, the legal technology company Spellbook just released Spellbook Associate, an application that can plan and execute complex, multi-step workflows in transactional matters, much as an associate would.

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Stay On Top of Newly Filed State & Federal Litigation: Curated Just for You!

With Daily Filings Report by Trellis you will receive an email and csv file daily with all new cases filed in the jurisdictions you're tracking. Each new case will include all case metadata like judge, parties, counsel, practice area, and even direct links to the full docket and complaint. Trellis Daily Filings Reports provide direct access to newly filed state and federal litigation curated just for you.

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Spellbook launches Gen AI agent Associate for legal projects

Legal IT Insider

Canadian-founded Gen AI contract review and drafting startup Spellbook has significantly expanded the capabilities of its product with the release today (22 August) of Spellbook Associate, which uses agent technology […] The post Spellbook launches Gen AI agent Associate for legal projects appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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Manufacturers Hit by Soaring Property Insurance Costs

Insurance Journal

James Kirsh expects the cost of the property and casualty insurance for his family-owned foundry in Wisconsin that makes cast iron parts for tractors and other equipment to at least double when it’s up for renewal this fall.

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Ensuring Integrity and Ethical Use of AI Through ChatGPT Detectors

Complex Discovery

Editor’s Note: In an era where Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly integral to business, legal, and technological landscapes, ensuring the ethical use of AI tools is more important than ever. The emergence of ChatGPT detectors represents a significant step forward in maintaining the integrity of AI-generated content. These tools not only safeguard against potential misuse in areas like education, journalism, and healthcare but also support compliance with ethical and lega

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These Private Centers Lack Oversight. Cuyahoga County Judges Send Kids Anyway.

The Marshall Project

Courts are increasingly sending children to private youth care centers, spending millions while detention center overcrowding persists.

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Copyright Office Recommends Unassignable Federal Right to Digital Replicas in First Generative AI Report

IP Watchdog

On the same day that a group of senators introduced a bill—the “NO FAKES Act”—to create a right for individuals to control digital replicas of their voice and likeness, the U.S. Copyright Office issued a report addressing digital replicas created by artificial intelligence (AI). This is part one of the agency’s broader report on issues related to the exploding use of generative AI platforms.

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Two Legal Media Veterans Launch Communications Consultancy

Law Sites

Two veterans of legal media have partnered to launch a communications firm to represent to represent legal and business clients in marketing, media relations, crisis management and more.

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AI for Legal: 5 tips to help integrate these new tools

Legal Dive

In-house legal departments adopting GenAI software must consider several issues around its value, senior leaders’ positions, data integrity and cultural changes.

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McKinsey Sees AI Surge Boosting Consulting Amid Industry Slump

Insurance Journal

McKinsey & Co. is seeing an increase in the number of clients seeking artificial intelligence-linked projects, as faster adoption of the technology helps the consulting titan and its peers boost revenue following a period of tumult.

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EU AI Act: Regulatory Milestone and Its Impact on Legal Tech

Complex Discovery

Editor’s Note: The adoption of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act by the European Union (EU) marks a significant milestone in global AI regulation. Effective August 1, 2024, this legislation introduces a risk-based classification system for AI technologies, ensuring tailored guidelines for each risk category. This framework aims to balance innovation with risk mitigation, crucial for sectors such as law firms, legal tech, and corporate entities.

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‘Deliberate Indifference’: Court Rulings Challenge Extreme Heat Conditions in Prisons

The Marshall Project

“If it’s 103 outside, it may be 107 to -8 inside of your cell,” said a man who worked in the fields while imprisoned in Texas.

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Chamber Keeps March-in Proposal in Spotlight as IP Community Awaits Biden’s Next Move

IP Watchdog

As the IP community waits for movement on the Biden Administration’s proposal to expand the scope of the march-in rights provision under the Bayh-Dole Act, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Global Innovation Policy Center (GIPC) has been actively countering the administration’s argument that such a mechanism would effectively lower drug prices. The comment period for the National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST) and the Department of Commerce’s Request for Information (RFI) on the pr

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How Much Coffee Does It Take to Fuel a Week-Long Legal Tech Conference? ILTACON Spills the Beans

Law Sites

Ever wonder how much coffee gets consumed at a week-long legal tech conference? Well, with ILTACON, the annual conference of the International Legal Technology Association, set to convene this weekend in Nashville, organizers plan to serve some 1,500 gallons of the caffeinated brew.

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How IP attorneys can use AI to boost their careers

Legal Dive

Both in-house attorneys and outside counsel have reason to embrace generative AI but its impact on their work will be different.

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Containment Increased on Massive Wildfire, 640 Structures Destroyed

Insurance Journal

Firefighters have increased containment on the 627-square-mile Park Fire near Chico, California, which is now 34% contained. The fire, now the fourth largest wildfire in history, is 401,740 acres. It was 24% contained on Friday.

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OpenAI and Anthropic Collaborate with U.S. AI Safety Institute

Complex Discovery

Editor’s Note: In a notable development for the fields of cybersecurity, information governance, and eDiscovery, the U.S. Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute (AISI) has established strategic partnerships with AI industry leaders, OpenAI and Anthropic. These collaborations are poised to play a crucial role in advancing the safety and ethical governance of artificial intelligence, particularly in light of the growing regulatory scrutiny and the evolving legislative landscape.