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Dec 12, 2024 • 1h 1min

12/06/2024: Law school applications up 35% from 2023, Elon Musk tries legal tech, and more

Join Niki Black, a legal tech journalist; Joe Patrice, a legal journalist; Victor Li of the ABA Journal; and Stephen Embry, a tech law blogger, as they explore intriguing legal topics. They discuss the astonishing 35% surge in law school applications and the stress it poses on job markets. The panel critiques Elon Musk's AI ambitions in the judiciary, questioning the practicality of his vision. They also delve into tech's role in expanding access to justice, emphasizing the transformative potential of innovation amidst ongoing legal challenges.
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Nov 27, 2024 • 1h

11/22/2024: Legaltech's X-odus, the return of Litera's CEO, and more

Julie Shabawale, a legal tech journalist, Caroline Hill, editor-in-chief of Legal IT Insider, and Joe Patrice, contributor to Above the Law, dive into pressing legal tech topics. They critically assess LexisNexis' AI shortcomings, raising concerns about accuracy in legal education. A bizarre story about a bear costume incident brings humor to their discussion. They also nostalgically reflect on social media shifts, particularly the rise of Blue Sky, and delve into potential antitrust actions against Google, setting the stage for significant changes in the tech landscape.
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Nov 9, 2024 • 59min

11/08/2024: Trump planning on repealing AI restrictions, Trump implications on future of legaltech, and more

In this engaging discussion, Caroline Hill, Editor-in-chief of Legal IT Insider, Steve Lerner, Senior reporter at Law360 Pulse, and Nikki Black, Legal tech insights strategist at Affinipay, dive into the pressing issues in legal technology. They explore Trump's plans to repeal AI restrictions and its potential impact on the legal tech landscape. The guests debate whether AI will replace traditional processes and tackle the evolving billing practices driven by technology. They also touch on recent lawsuits against AI startups, raising questions about ethics and the future direction of legal services.
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Nov 4, 2024 • 59min

11/01/2024: the $2000 paralegal; NY rules on admissibility of AI evidence, startup alley nominations, and more

This week, Joe Patrice, a legal journalist from Above the Law, joins Stephanie Wilkins, content director at Legal Tech Hub, Niki Black, a legal tech columnist, and Victor Li, assistant managing editor at the ABA Journal. They tackle the eyebrow-raising topic of $2,000 paralegals and how AI is reshaping the legal billing landscape. The group discusses New York's new rules on AI evidence admissibility and the troubling implications of chatbot addiction on mental health, touching on a tragic lawsuit connected to AI.
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Oct 28, 2024 • 49min

10/25/2024: New TR program gives Nonprofits access to CoCounsel, Everlaw & Netdocs user conferences, and more

Each week, the leading journalists in legal tech choose their top stories of the week to discuss with our other panelists.   This week's topics: 00:00 - Introductions 02:00 - Thoughts on the Netdocs user conference (Selected by Joe Patrice and Stephen Embry) 11:01 - Everlaw Summit: My thoughts on attending this conference in SF this week (Selected by Bob Ambrogi) 19:22 - Thomson Reuters Launches Program To Provide CoCounsel AI to Legal Services and Legal Nonprofits (Selected by Bob Ambrogi) 25:00 - Attorney vs. lawyer (Selected by Niki Black) 37:10 - Florida’s Professional Conduct Rules Will Include AI—But Was It Needed? (Selected by Niki Black) 41:13 - Wolters Kluwer Future Ready Lawyer (Selected by Bob Ambrogi)
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Oct 24, 2024 • 55min

10/18/2024: KM&I conference, Rob Lowe's legaltech debut, UnitedLex CEO ousted, and more

This week features Joe Patrice, a legal journalist from Above the Law, Victor Lee, assistant managing editor for the ABA Journal, Greg Lambert, legal tech contributor, and Steve Lerner from Law360 Pulse. They dive into highlights from the Knowledge Management & Innovation conference and discuss Rob Lowe headlining Legal Week. The panel also addresses the shocking ousting of UnitedLex's CEO amid scandal and shares insights on law firms struggling to master basic tasks, shedding light on the evolving dynamics in legal tech.
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Oct 10, 2024 • 60min

10/08/2024: Live from ClioCon: Panelists debate some of the hottest trends of the year

The panelists dive into a playful debate about a key figure's beard, humorously exploring its cultural significance. They tackle the impact of generative AI on legal tasks, discussing how it can free lawyers for higher-level work. The conversation shifts to the importance of ethical communication in a tech-driven world and the implications of recent legal tech investments. They also examine cloud provider vetting, law tech consolidation, and the potential of AI to bridge the justice gap, balancing optimism and concerns about the industry's future.
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Sep 30, 2024 • 56min

09/27/2024: Live from Relativity Fest: DoNotPay gets FTC fine, Rocket Lawyer gets special approval

This week, legal tech journalists dive into the FTC's $193,000 fine against DoNotPay for misleading claims about its 'robot lawyer' service. They discuss Rocket Lawyer's groundbreaking approval for non-lawyer ownership in Arizona, pondering its impact on access to legal services. AI's growing influence on eDiscovery is explored, along with the potential for generative AI to revolutionize pro bono work. Lively anecdotes from the Relativity Fest create a vibrant atmosphere, blending humor with serious discussions about justice and technology.
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Sep 25, 2024 • 59min

09/20/2024: The Shrinking Ownership of Law Practice Management Technology, Midlevels hate law firm tech, and more

Discover the intriguing dynamics of law practice management technology and its consolidation trends, affecting solo practitioners. Explore how AI might disrupt the traditional billable hour and the frustrations mid-level associates face with outdated tech. Uncover the impact of LinkedIn's data usage on user privacy and tips for managing it. Plus, get travel advice for taking electronics to Mexico, mixed with entertaining anecdotes and insights into evolving legal practices.
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Sep 17, 2024 • 1h 1min

09/13/24: Special guests from vLex discuss news, AI learns to reason through problems, and more

Each week, the leading journalists in legal tech choose their top stories of the week to discuss with our other panelists. This week's topics: 00:00 - Introductions 03:01 - Special guests from vLex: Ed Walters, chief strategy officer, and Robin Chesterman, global head of product, will join to discuss to discuss the major updates to Vincent AI 29:38 - Filevine Conference recap, and Filevine's Depo CoPilot 39:00 - Nonlawyer entities could provide legal services in Washington in proposed pilot program (Selected by Victor Li) 43:30 - Legal Ethics in the AI Era: The NYC Bar Weighs In (Selected by Niki Black) 45:00 - Florida calls out Gen Ai specifically in competency, confidentiality and supervisory rule. Is it a good thing (Selected by Stephen Embry)

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