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Generative AI in Law: Understanding the Latest Professional Guidelines

The integration of artificial intelligence (“AI”) into legal practice is no longer a future prospect. It’s a reality that many attorneys are facing today. As law firms and legal departments begin to adopt AI tools to enhance...more

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Prosecutors and AI: Navigating Justice in the Age of Algorithms

AI has the potential to transform the criminal justice system through its ability to process vast datasets, recognize patterns, and predict outcomes. However, this potential comes with a profound responsibility: ensuring that...more

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No More “Masters”?

Long ago, when my wife, Patricia, and I were looking for a house, we abandoned the term “master bedroom” in favor of “main bedroom.” Bloomberg Law reports that: The American Bar Association is asking the federal judiciary...more

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[Webinar] Practical Applications of eDiscovery Rules - December 14th, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EST

We all know that there are Federal and State rules that govern how eDiscovery is conducted, but legal professionals need examples to illustrate how the rules should be applied, and what NOT to do. This webinar will use actual...more

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Technology Competence for Lawyers: Ignorance Is No Excuse

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Technology can be a curse or a comfort for lawyers. It promises to make you more efficient, but who has the time to learn it all? (And doesn’t that take away from the sacred billable hour?) Integrating the right tools...more

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What the Heck is Going on with Legal Industry Data Breaches

With Memorial Day weekend behind us, many people are celebrating the unofficial start of summer. And summer is almost always a blessing—nicer weather, beach vacations, shorter Fridays (if you’re lucky)—you’ve got to think...more

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Overcoming eDiscovery Trepidation - Part I: The Challenge

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In this two-part series, I interview Gordon J. Calhoun, Esq. of Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP about his thoughts on the state of ediscovery within law firms today, including lessons learned and best practices to help...more

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E-Discovery Gold Nuggets: Part 3

For the third installment of the “E-Discovery Gold Nuggets” blog, ACEDS Kansas City Chapter Leader Daniel Gold tackles topics of data transparency and the slippery slope of data. Gold shares industry insight and e-discovery...more

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eDiscovery, Ethics, and the Case for AI

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Ever since ABA Model Rule of Professional Conduct 1.1 was modified in 2012 to include an ethical obligation for attorneys to “keep abreast of changes in the law and its practice, including the benefits and risks associated...more

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Legal Tech Innovation: Learning to Thrive in an Evolving Legal Landscape

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The March sessions of Legalweek took place recently, and as with the February sessions, the virtual event struck a chord that reverberated deep from within the heart of a (hopefully) receding pandemic. However, the...more

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One Ethics Rule Leads to Another: Technology Competence and the Duty of Supervision

There are two ways lawyers can satisfy their ethical duty of technology competence. One way is by learning about technology and becoming more proficient in the use of legal tech tools. The other is by working in association...more

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Beyond Competence: Technology and the Duties of Candor and Fairness in Litigation

Technology competence is an ethical requirement in more than 40 states. Beyond Rule 1 Competence, knowing technology helps lawyers comply with the duty of confidentiality and other rules of professional conduct. For...more

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[Webinar] Risks & Responsibilities: The Ethics of eDiscovery - April 23rd, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET

Do you understand your legal duty in preserving information? Are you investigating whether social media posts are implicated in your matters? Join us for our webinar about the ethics of eDiscovery and get the insight and...more

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Ethics Violations and the Rise of eDiscovery Technology

A Federal Court judge recently told me that when he asked the lawyer about the ESI (Electronically Stored Information) in his matter, the lawyer replied there wasn’t any. When the judge asked if there were going to be any...more

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Ostriches Beware: E-Discovery Ethics In Social Media

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“Electronic document creation and/or storage, and electronic communications, have become commonplace in modern life, and discovery of ESI is now a frequent part of almost any litigated matter. Attorneys who handle litigation...more

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