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Here is a recent Daily Record column. My past Daily Record articles can be accessed here.
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Generative AI in Law: A New Survey of Lawyer Perspectives and Plans
Have you recently heard the term “ChatGPT” or “generative AI” and wondered what they were? Or maybe you’ve read one or two of my recent columns and have a general sense
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Here is a recent Daily Record column. My past Daily Record articles can be accessed here.
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The Legal Software Shift: Recent Report Highlights Efficiency and Flexibility Gains
Technology is advancing at a rapid clip, and keeping up isn’t easy, especially when you’ve got a busy caseload to manage. When faced with looming court deadlines, constant client phone calls, and
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Here is a recent Daily Record column. My past Daily Record articles can be accessed here.
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AI at Your Fingertips: The Best ChatGPT Add-ons and Extensions for Lawyers
The technology landscape is evolving rapidly, and turning a blind eye is no longer an option for lawyers seeking to stay competitive. AI-based technologies are on the cusp of revolutionary change,
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Here is a recent Daily Record column. My past Daily Record articles can be accessed here.
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10 Way Lawyers Can Unlock the Potential of ChatGPT
You’ve probably seen many recent headlines about ChatGPT, an AI-powered chatbot that generates human-like responses to questions. In my last article, I explained what it is and why it matters to lawyers. In this
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Here is a recent Daily Record column. My past Daily Record articles can be accessed here.
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Chat GPT 101 for Lawyers: The Upsides — and Downsides
There’s a new technology making waves that should be on your radar if it isn’t already: ChatGPT. The reason you should familiarize yourself with it is because all signs indicate that this cutting-edge
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Here is a recent Daily Record column. My past Daily Record articles can be accessed here.
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ABA Ethics Committee on Copying Clients on Emails to Opposing Counsel
In a few of my recent columns, I’ve addressed the many issues encountered when lawyers use electronic forms of communication. Among them are the host of security and ethical issues encountered when
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Here is a recent Daily Record column. My past Daily Record articles can be accessed here.
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NY Makes Notaries More Accessible By Passing Online Notary Law 
Over the past few years, there has been a significant transformation in the way that work gets done. Hybrid and remote work has become commonplace, resulting in a growing need for new and
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Here is a recent Daily Record column. My past Daily Record articles can be accessed here.
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New York Bar on Whether Lawyer YouTube Videos Constitute Advertising
Lawyers have been advertising online for more than two decades. As technology evolves, the methods of online advertising also change. New social media platforms are launched, and the features of existing sites are
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Here is a recent Daily Record column. My past Daily Record articles can be accessed here.
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Pennsylvania on the ethics of using smartphones for client data storage
These days most lawyers use smartphones for work-related reasons. Smartphone use has become so common that according to the ABA’s 2022 Legal Technology Report, 81% of lawyers surveyed reported that they used
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Here is a recent Daily Record column. My past Daily Record articles can be accessed here.
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Pennsylvania Provides Further Guidance on Secure Client Communication
Are you still using email to communicate with your clients about confidential matters? If so, you might want to re-think that approach. Because when it comes to secure communication, the tide is most decidedly turning.
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Here is a recent Daily Record column. My past Daily Record articles can be accessed here.
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Wellness for Lawyers: How Technology Can Help
It’s been more than two long years since the onset of the pandemic, and although things seem to be slowly, steadily improving, we’re not yet in the clear. The stressors of living during this unpredictable time
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Here is a recent Daily Record column. My past Daily Record articles can be accessed here.
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Technology Competence Requires Ethical Compliance During Remote Proceedings
With new COVID-19 variants popping up left and right, we face renewed uncertainty about the pandemic and the near future. As a result, many law firms continue to allow remote work, and some legal proceedings
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Here is a recent Daily Record column. My past Daily Record articles can be accessed here.
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NYC Bar on Ethics of Copying Clients on Emails
Lawyers have used email for decades, ever since the mid-1990s when ethics committees determined that it was permissible for lawyers to use email to communicate about case-related matters. Fast forward to 2022, and most
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Here is a recent Daily Record column. My past Daily Record articles can be accessed here.
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Sign of the Times: New York To Require Cybersecurity CLE Credits
When was the last time you attended a CLE course focused on cybersecurity issues? If you’re anything like most lawyers, chances are you’ve never taken one. But if you’re a New York
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