Legal AI Tools & Traps Norma Harris, LawFuel contributing writer We know that legal AI continues its fast march up the list of ‘must have’ tools for lawyers, but what AI apps or tools are the most popular at present? And what are some of the ‘traps’ that lawyers need to be aware of when […]
A Lawyer’s Guide to Virtual Legal Assistants As a lawyer, your time is valuable. The American Bar Association’s 2023 Legal Technology Survey Report found that lawyers spend only 2.5 hours per day on average on billable work. AI-powered legal assistants are rapidly transforming the legal sector, acting as virtual colleagues that empower lawyers to focus
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The Legal AI Case Study Norma Harris, LawFuel contributor Legal AI is overtaking many areas of business and daily life, including law firms who continue to learn how to best embrace the technology rather than being overwhelmed by it. A recent study in Law.com of one law firm, Atlanta-based Barrett & Farahany showed how they
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Clio Report Indicates Growing Role of AI Tom Borman, LawFuel lawtech contributor Mid-sized law firms using online payments are getting paid more than twice as fast as those not using such systems, according to the 2024 Legal Trends for Mid-Sized Law Firms report that Clio published earlier this year. But what does the report show
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Legal Tech Liquidation Lessons The liquidation of the Taranaki-based law tech startup Firmsy is a salutary tale for startups but also demonstrates the pressures of succeeding in the competitive legal tech space. The firm was placed in voluntary liquidation by founder Claudia King. In the ever-evolving world of legal technology Firmsy (formerly Automio) serves as
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A Big Tick For Clio and Legal Tech Tom Borman, LawFuel legaltech contributor In a landmark move for the legal technology sector, Clio, one of legal tech’s leading providers of cloud-based legal practice management software, has secured a staggering $900 million in Series F funding. This investment propels the company’s valuation to $3 billion, nearly
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A data breach is a nightmare. Compromised data means financial loss, reputation damage and legal repercussions. You need to know the immediate impact and how to respond. Recovering from a breach requires a plan of action. Find the breach, contain the damage and notify the affected. Improve your cybersecurity to prevent future breaches. Prevention includes
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With the rise of artificial intelligence, the legal profession is undergoing a significant transformation and with it has come some new legal career opportunities for lawyers with an interest in artificial intelligence and its multiple applications. The advances with generative AI tools open new career opportunities for lawyers, from legal tech consultants to junior lawyers
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Estate planning is a critical aspect of legal practice that involves meticulous preparation, comprehensive documentation, and ongoing client communication. With the advent of technology, estate planning attorneys have numerous tools at their disposal that can streamline their workflows. This article explores the essential technologies estate planning attorneys should leverage to stay competitive and deliver superior
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The GenAI Law Firm Survey A major UK law firm’s survey of generative AI tools has shown that gen AI cut their lawyers’ work drafting briefs in half. Ashursts used in-depth trials of several AI tools and saw substantial time-saving benefits in legal work. The benefits were particularly significant in creating first drafts quickly and
