On January 4, 2024, the North Carolina Justice for All Project (JFAP) filed a First Amendment lawsuit against the state of North Carolina claiming unlawful infringement upon their fundamental right of free speech to provide simple legal advice to North Carolinians. While this lawsuit isn’t the first or even second step by JFAP to improve access to justice in North
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Guest Post: Building Better Civil Justice Systems Isn’t Just About The Funding
Editor’s note: The following guest post is a response to my recent post, The Justice Gap in Legal Tech: A Tale of Two Conferences and the Implications for A2J. It is written by Mark Chandler, former chief legal officer at Cisco Systems from 2001- 2021 and now a lecturer in law at Stanford Law School and a fellow …
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Innovator of the Year (Individual), Law Firm: Danielle Benecke, Baker McKenzie
“Most of the market continues to focus on automating parts of the existing value chain, though we are focused on creating new services to help our clients solve increasingly complex, high value problems,” said Danielle Benecke of Baker McKenzie.
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SEC Continues to Regulate Cryptocurrency Through Record-High Enforcement Efforts
We expect the SEC’s enforcement efforts in this area to continue at a high pace in 2024, even though whether or not cryptocurrency should be classified as a security or something else remains uncertain.
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The AI Film Festival Dubai
In advance of the AI Film Festival hosted by Expo City Dubai, where I will serve as a judge and panelist, I wanted to share some videos that we filmed of my thoughts as a technologist and futurist.
Before the videos, this is some background on the event. The Artificial Intelligence Film Festival (AIFF) is a groundbreaking initiative that explores…
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How Legal Entity Management Is Shaping Up in 2024
We cannot time-travel to see future changes in the world, certain new tools offer insights that might feel like time travel. These tools can improve data management, security, and compliance. […]
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Proposed Class Action Claims AI Company's 'Smoke and Mirrors' to Blame for Sinking Stock Price
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Erika Harold’s Black History Month Playlist
Our Executive Director Erika Harold has assembled a Black History Month playlist, including songs that capture the strength, perseverance, hope, and beauty of the Black experience in America.
Along with the book recommendations we shared from Black leaders in the legal community, this Black History Month playlist recognizes the contributions, sacrifices, and legacy of Black Americans and their essential role…
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5 Reasons to Join Your Local Bar Association: A Checklist for Attorneys
From : Blog Entry >> Marcos’s Blog EntryLocal bar associations stand as foundational pillars within the legal community, offering attorneys a myriad of opportunities for growth, connection, and contribution. These associations, often operating at the grassroots level, serve as more than just professional clubs; they are conduits for enriching careers, fostering relationships, and cultivating a sense of purpose beyond…
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Spanish Law Firm Pérez-Llorca on Why a Swedish Gen AI Assistant Was the Right Fit
Perez-Llorca became the first Spanish law firm to adopt Leya, a Swedish generative AI assistant, earlier this month. For the firm, the tool struck the right balance between being able to operate in Spanish-language and being compliant with the GDPR.
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Hinge in Hot Water: Examining Emerging Legal Battles Over Privacy Violations and Predatory Practices in Dating Apps
In February, two class action lawsuits were filed against dating app companies. Both lawsuits were filed against Match Group LLC. (Match Group) –its portfolio of brands that includes Tinder, Hinge, and Match, among others. The first lawsuit was filed on…
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5 Things To Consider Before Hiring A Legal Marketing Partner [Sponsored]
Not all digital marketing providers have the know-how or skillset needed to help your firm.
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Top 50 Biglaw Firm Cracking Down On In-Office Attendance
Bonuses are on the line if attorneys don’t come to the office more often.
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Step In Time: Starting A Late Career Solo Law Practice Is Possible
We have a real-life example, who’s willing to talk about his journey, on the Non-Eventcast.
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of America Faces Over $5M Lawsuit After Data Breach
“This lawsuit emphasizes how important it is for companies to be on their toes at all times when it comes to cybersecurity, privacy and data protection,” said Ella Shenhav, a partner at an Am Law 200 firm.
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RIP Lew Rose, Early Internet Pioneer Who Went On To Lead Major Law Firm
I was deeply saddened to learn this week of the death of Lew Rose, a visionary in the early days of the internet who was one of the very first lawyers to create a website and who went on to an illustrious career in advertising and consumer law, capped by his six-year tenure as managing partner of the law…
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