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Cheaper, Faster and Better? AI and the Future of the Profession
October 4, 2016
legal computer judge concept, lady justice isolated on white, 3D illustration.the-lightwriter It's a battle synonymous with innovative technology: the interests of the worker against those of the enterprise. With artificial intelligence (AI) in law, the question gets particularly interesting, as on the one hand, the technology could in theory mean easier access to legal services for those who cannot afford it. On the other, lower costs mean less resources to spend on new attorneys and on maintaining...
October 4, 2016
legal computer judge concept, lady justice isolated on white, 3D illustration.the-lightwriter It's a battle synonymous with innovative technology: the interests of the worker against those of the enterprise. With artificial intelligence (AI) in law, the question gets particularly interesting, as on the one hand, the technology could in theory mean easier access to legal services for those who cannot afford it. On the other, lower costs mean less resources to spend on new attorneys and on maintaining...
The 280-Year-Old Algorithm Inside Google Trips
October 1, 2016
Algorithms Engineering is a lot of fun because algorithms do not go out of fashion: one never knows when an oldie-but-goodie might come in handy. Case in point: Yesterday, Google announced Google Trips, a new app to assist you in your travels by helping you create your own “perfect day” in a city. Surprisingly, deep inside Google Trips, there is an algorithm that was invented 280 years ago. In 1736, Leonhard Euler authored a brief but beautiful mathematical paper regarding the town of Königsberg...
October 1, 2016
Algorithms Engineering is a lot of fun because algorithms do not go out of fashion: one never knows when an oldie-but-goodie might come in handy. Case in point: Yesterday, Google announced Google Trips, a new app to assist you in your travels by helping you create your own “perfect day” in a city. Surprisingly, deep inside Google Trips, there is an algorithm that was invented 280 years ago. In 1736, Leonhard Euler authored a brief but beautiful mathematical paper regarding the town of Königsberg...
Dentons-Backed NextLaw Ventures Invests in Transaction Automation Startup, Doxly
September 29, 2016
Nextlaw Ventures the sister company of NextLaw Labs, the legal tech development group of global law firm Dentons has announced an investment in Doxly, a legal process automation startup with a focus on transactions. This investment marks Nextlaw Labs’ third addition to its portfolio, following investments in ROSS Intelligence Inc and Apperio, a UK-based startup that helps with fee transparency. NextLaw Labs and Dentons have also worked with UK-based legal AI company RAVN to develop a ‘Brexit...
September 29, 2016
Nextlaw Ventures the sister company of NextLaw Labs, the legal tech development group of global law firm Dentons has announced an investment in Doxly, a legal process automation startup with a focus on transactions. This investment marks Nextlaw Labs’ third addition to its portfolio, following investments in ROSS Intelligence Inc and Apperio, a UK-based startup that helps with fee transparency. NextLaw Labs and Dentons have also worked with UK-based legal AI company RAVN to develop a ‘Brexit...
Lex Machina Unveils Law Firm and Judges Comparator Apps
September 29, 2016
Silicon Valley-headquartered legal analytics company Lex Machina will today (20 September) unveil two new applications that instantly compare the court results and performance of both law firms and courts and judges in the U.S. Lex Machina, which was acquired by LexisNexis in November 2015, has launched a Courts & Judges Comparator and Law Firms Comparator app. Building on its software-as-a-service Legal Analytics platform, lawyers will be able to compare up to four law firms between specified...
September 29, 2016
Silicon Valley-headquartered legal analytics company Lex Machina will today (20 September) unveil two new applications that instantly compare the court results and performance of both law firms and courts and judges in the U.S. Lex Machina, which was acquired by LexisNexis in November 2015, has launched a Courts & Judges Comparator and Law Firms Comparator app. Building on its software-as-a-service Legal Analytics platform, lawyers will be able to compare up to four law firms between specified...
‘Embrace AI and Legal Tech’ – English Law Soc Head Urges World’s Lawyers
September 28, 2016
In a keynote speech to the global legal profession, English Law Society CEO, Catherine Dixon, has praised the benefits of AI and urged lawyers to embrace the new wave of advanced legal tech. The comments were part of a speech at the International Bar Association‘s annual gathering in Washington DC this week and are one of the most forthright and supportive statements on legal AI from a representative or regulatory body for lawyers. Catherine Dixon, CEO, Law Society of England & WalesDixon...
September 28, 2016
In a keynote speech to the global legal profession, English Law Society CEO, Catherine Dixon, has praised the benefits of AI and urged lawyers to embrace the new wave of advanced legal tech. The comments were part of a speech at the International Bar Association‘s annual gathering in Washington DC this week and are one of the most forthright and supportive statements on legal AI from a representative or regulatory body for lawyers. Catherine Dixon, CEO, Law Society of England & WalesDixon...
LexisNexis Continues to Invest in Analytical Tools
September 25, 2016
LexisNexis® Legal & Professional today announced its intent to acquire privately held Intelligize, Inc., provider of the industry...
September 25, 2016
LexisNexis® Legal & Professional today announced its intent to acquire privately held Intelligize, Inc., provider of the industry...
Google Home and Chromecast Ultra Release Date October 4, 2016
September 24, 2016
Speaking to Android Police, two sources claim that Google will announce its Google Home and the 4K 'Chromecast Ultra' devices will be priced at $129 and $69, respectively, at its October 4th event. Google Home was announced at Google I/O in May. Our sources also confirmed that the personalized base covers Google showed at I/O will be a feature of the final device. The $129 price point for Google Home matches that of the previously-unrumored Google Wifi, a router that will allegedly be able to create...
September 24, 2016
Speaking to Android Police, two sources claim that Google will announce its Google Home and the 4K 'Chromecast Ultra' devices will be priced at $129 and $69, respectively, at its October 4th event. Google Home was announced at Google I/O in May. Our sources also confirmed that the personalized base covers Google showed at I/O will be a feature of the final device. The $129 price point for Google Home matches that of the previously-unrumored Google Wifi, a router that will allegedly be able to create...
Writing Off Legal Troubles
September 24, 2016
That was the genesis of Lit IQ, the company Sangha founded in 2015. Lit IQ’s software permits attorneys to automatically find ambiguities that could cause problems. For example, Sangha says, it might flag a sentence that requires a party to donate only to “educational and religious institutions.” Does that mean only institutions that are both religious and educational, or does it include institutions that are religious or educational but not both? Ambiguities and errors like that matter....
September 24, 2016
That was the genesis of Lit IQ, the company Sangha founded in 2015. Lit IQ’s software permits attorneys to automatically find ambiguities that could cause problems. For example, Sangha says, it might flag a sentence that requires a party to donate only to “educational and religious institutions.” Does that mean only institutions that are both religious and educational, or does it include institutions that are religious or educational but not both? Ambiguities and errors like that matter....
Logic is Overrated
September 23, 2016
The reality in negotiations is that we are all emotional creatures despite thinking that we are logical creatures. Many people make the major mistake of thinking that logic is the overarching issue in negotiations. They claim that the other side doesn’t see the logic of their position and if only they could access this one piece of information, they would logically make the same decision. The fallacy of that analysis is the reliance on logic. Most people are driven by emotions not logic. ...
September 23, 2016
The reality in negotiations is that we are all emotional creatures despite thinking that we are logical creatures. Many people make the major mistake of thinking that logic is the overarching issue in negotiations. They claim that the other side doesn’t see the logic of their position and if only they could access this one piece of information, they would logically make the same decision. The fallacy of that analysis is the reliance on logic. Most people are driven by emotions not logic. ...
Stanford Student’s Robot Lawyer Fights Parking Tickets
September 18, 2016
From JD Journal: DoNotPay’s developer Joshua Browder told ABC News that it has helped appeal over 175,000 tickets worth roughly $5 million. So far, DoNotPay has been set up in New York and London, and Browder named Seattle as it’s next destination. “Whenever I try to expand to a new area I always do it based on demand,” Browder said. “Lots of people are writing (and) saying that Seattle should be the next place.” ABC News stated that the Seattle option went live on Friday evening. Drivers...
September 18, 2016
From JD Journal: DoNotPay’s developer Joshua Browder told ABC News that it has helped appeal over 175,000 tickets worth roughly $5 million. So far, DoNotPay has been set up in New York and London, and Browder named Seattle as it’s next destination. “Whenever I try to expand to a new area I always do it based on demand,” Browder said. “Lots of people are writing (and) saying that Seattle should be the next place.” ABC News stated that the Seattle option went live on Friday evening. Drivers...
