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The Tech Trends You Can’t Ignore in 2015
January 20, 2015
Deep learning: Artificially intelligent computers are now capable of deep learning using neural networks, which you can think of as brain-inspired systems capable of translating pixels into English. Toward the end of 2014, Google researchers unveiled a new project that uses neural networks and deep learning to identify multiple elements of a scene without human assistance. Its software “learned” how to think by processing vast quantities of data. For example, deep learning will eventually allow...
January 20, 2015
Deep learning: Artificially intelligent computers are now capable of deep learning using neural networks, which you can think of as brain-inspired systems capable of translating pixels into English. Toward the end of 2014, Google researchers unveiled a new project that uses neural networks and deep learning to identify multiple elements of a scene without human assistance. Its software “learned” how to think by processing vast quantities of data. For example, deep learning will eventually allow...
Where Is Your Firm on the Technology Curve
January 19, 2015
The firm's management committee has hired a consultant to resurrect a neglected strategy plan. "What if you could purchase technology that would enable you to do legal work in half the time?" she asks. "Searching, drafting and review of standard agreements; leases, loan agreements, employment contracts. You could quickly locate the best practice work you've already done, to help you craft new agreements in a fraction of the time." "What would it cost?" a partner asks. "Assume it's free, but that's...
January 19, 2015
The firm's management committee has hired a consultant to resurrect a neglected strategy plan. "What if you could purchase technology that would enable you to do legal work in half the time?" she asks. "Searching, drafting and review of standard agreements; leases, loan agreements, employment contracts. You could quickly locate the best practice work you've already done, to help you craft new agreements in a fraction of the time." "What would it cost?" a partner asks. "Assume it's free, but that's...
Alternative Legal Service Providers and the Future of Law
January 18, 2015
If you are in the Dallas area, join me next week for a panel discussion on Alternative Legal Service Providers and the Future of Law. Sponsored by Texas A&M University School of Law, the panel will discuss the role of alternative legal service providers in the legal market and how they affect and complement the work of lawyers. Participating on the panel will be: John Suh, chief executive officer, LegalZoom. Milan Markovic, professor, Texas A&M University School of Law. Kevin Colangelo,...
January 18, 2015
If you are in the Dallas area, join me next week for a panel discussion on Alternative Legal Service Providers and the Future of Law. Sponsored by Texas A&M University School of Law, the panel will discuss the role of alternative legal service providers in the legal market and how they affect and complement the work of lawyers. Participating on the panel will be: John Suh, chief executive officer, LegalZoom. Milan Markovic, professor, Texas A&M University School of Law. Kevin Colangelo,...
Bill Gates Drinks Water Extracted from Sewer Sludge
January 18, 2015
Watch as Bill Gates drinks water extracted from human waste, thanks to the Janicki Omniprocessor, a machine that turns sewer sludge into water and electricity. In third world countries, something like this could be a real game-changer.
January 18, 2015
Watch as Bill Gates drinks water extracted from human waste, thanks to the Janicki Omniprocessor, a machine that turns sewer sludge into water and electricity. In third world countries, something like this could be a real game-changer.
Researchers Create Program that “Solves” Texas Hold’em Poker
January 17, 2015
Researchers in Canada say they’ve created a computer program that has “weakly solved” a form of poker. It may be the first such solution for a game where players don’t have all relevant information available to them. Cepheus, developed at the University of Alberta, is said to be able to play a perfect game of two-player limit Texas Hold’em Poker. If you’re wondering why the researchers have published their findings rather than using Cepheus to make their fortune, it’s because what...
January 17, 2015
Researchers in Canada say they’ve created a computer program that has “weakly solved” a form of poker. It may be the first such solution for a game where players don’t have all relevant information available to them. Cepheus, developed at the University of Alberta, is said to be able to play a perfect game of two-player limit Texas Hold’em Poker. If you’re wondering why the researchers have published their findings rather than using Cepheus to make their fortune, it’s because what...
Marriott Abandons Quest to Block Personal Wi-Fi Hot Spots
January 17, 2015
After an unsuccessful legal and PR battle, the hotel chain says it will not seek to be allowed to block personal hot spots in its conference and convention areas. If you're like most travelers, you probably never suspected that your hotel was blocking your personal hot spot. But in October, after Marriott was fined $600,000 by the FCC for blocking Wi-Fi access at its Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center, the issue suddenly popped up on road warriors' agendas. (You can see our best-and-worst...
January 17, 2015
After an unsuccessful legal and PR battle, the hotel chain says it will not seek to be allowed to block personal hot spots in its conference and convention areas. If you're like most travelers, you probably never suspected that your hotel was blocking your personal hot spot. But in October, after Marriott was fined $600,000 by the FCC for blocking Wi-Fi access at its Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center, the issue suddenly popped up on road warriors' agendas. (You can see our best-and-worst...
Hyatt to Launch Free Wi-Fi Access Worldwide
January 17, 2015
As part of the company’s continued efforts to evolve the guest experience by listening and responding to guest needs, Hyatt...
January 17, 2015
As part of the company’s continued efforts to evolve the guest experience by listening and responding to guest needs, Hyatt...
Friday Round-up: SCOTUS Goes Electronic
January 16, 2015
Electronic filing at the Supreme Court. If you think of the Supreme Court as a judicial luddite, think again. In his year-end report on the federal judiciary, Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. revealed that the court is currently developing its own electronic filing system, which may be operational as soon as 2016. “Once the system is implemented, all filings at the Court—petitions and responses to petitions, merits briefs, and all other types of motions and applications—will be available to the legal...
January 16, 2015
Electronic filing at the Supreme Court. If you think of the Supreme Court as a judicial luddite, think again. In his year-end report on the federal judiciary, Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. revealed that the court is currently developing its own electronic filing system, which may be operational as soon as 2016. “Once the system is implemented, all filings at the Court—petitions and responses to petitions, merits briefs, and all other types of motions and applications—will be available to the legal...
LegalZoom Gets OK to Operate in UK
January 10, 2015
An online purveyor of self-help legal documents such as living trusts and wills has gotten a green light to operate in the United...
January 10, 2015
An online purveyor of self-help legal documents such as living trusts and wills has gotten a green light to operate in the United...
Technology Could Replace Lawyers By 2030
January 10, 2015
According to a report by Jomati Consultants LLP, artificial intelligence and robotics will change the entire legal landscape in by 2030. The founder of the British-based legal consulting firm, Tony Williams, says that law firms will see almost all of their process work handled by robots. This will revolutionize the industry, “completely upending the traditional associate leverage model.” Although the report heavily favors technology, not everyone is on board with the idea the legal structure...
January 10, 2015
According to a report by Jomati Consultants LLP, artificial intelligence and robotics will change the entire legal landscape in by 2030. The founder of the British-based legal consulting firm, Tony Williams, says that law firms will see almost all of their process work handled by robots. This will revolutionize the industry, “completely upending the traditional associate leverage model.” Although the report heavily favors technology, not everyone is on board with the idea the legal structure...
