Never fear, AI guidance for lawyers is near | Legal Loop
You may have noticed that generative AI tools like ChatGPT are making waves lately. However, in their current iteration, when these tools are used by legal professionals, it’s not necessarily smooth sailing. If you’re worried about ethics and security, rest assured you’re not alone. The promised efficiencies of these tools are tempered by genuine concerns […]
Generative AI in law: Resistance is futile | Legal Loop
I started writing this column on legal technology in 2007, and over the years I’ve noticed a pattern. Time and time again, whenever a new technology comes along that impacts the practice of law, members of our profession tend to have a knee-jerk reaction to it. There’s talk of “bans,” declarations of significant consequences due […]
Ethical implications of charging credit card fees: Insights from the NYSBA
As the legal profession adapts to the digital age, the types of payment methods accepted from clients have likewise evolved. Lawyers in 2023 accept many forms of payment from clients, including credit cards. In fact, accepting credit card payments for legal services has become increasingly commonplace. However, that wasn’t always the case. When lawyers first […]
LegalTech’s AI race: A sign of what’s to come
Last week, a generative AI acquisition in the legal technology space made news headlines. Thomson Reuters announced that it had entered into an agreement to acquire Casetext, a legal research software company, for the notable price of $650 million. For the past decade, Casetext has provided a legal research platform grounded in AI technology. The […]
Driving law firm efficiency: Proven productivity tips | Legal Loop
In today’s ever-evolving world, technology has become a key differentiator for lawyers, driving productivity and profitability in a highly competitive market. According to a recent report, the correlation between technology adoption by law firms and increased efficiency is undeniable. There are proven productivity strategies that can streamline legal services and deliver measurable improvements [...]
Unlocking the potential of ChatGPT plugins in your law practice
The legal landscape is constantly evolving, and the advent of AI technologies has significantly accelerated the rate of change. One notable technology that has been making waves lately is ChatGPT, an advanced AI chatbot developed by OpenAI. As I discuss in this article, while this cutting-edge tool has the potential to significantly impact how legal […]
Embracing the future: Latest legal AI release signifies groundbreaking shift | Legal Loop
Artificial intelligence (AI) has been making headlines over the past few months, and for good reason: We’re on the cusp of a technological revolution that has the potential to fundamentally change the world as we know it. The recent emergence of highly functional generative AI tools like ChatGPT, Bing Chat and Google Bard is further […]
Generative AI in law: A new survey of lawyer perspectives and plans | Legal Loop
Have you recently heard the term “ChatGPT” or “generative AI” and wondered what they were? Or maybe you’ve read one or two of my recent columns and have a general sense of what this technology is and what it does. But are you using it in your day-to-day workflow? If the answer is “no,” according […]
AI at your fingertips: The best ChatGPT add-ons, extensions for lawyers
There are browser extensions and other add-ons that make it easier than ever to incorporate ChatGPT capabilities into your daily workflows.
Ten ways lawyers can unlock the potential of ChatGPT
You’ve probably seen many recent headlines about ChatGPT, an AI-powered chatbot that generates human-like responses to questions. In my last article, I explained what it is and why it matters to lawyers. In this article, I’ll explore 10 ways legal professionals can use ChatGPT in their daily workflow, including for legal research, writing, client service […]
Chat GPT 101 for lawyers: The upsides and downsides
All signs indicate that ChatGPT, a cutting-edge AI technology, and other tools like it will have a significant impact on the practice of law.
NY makes notaries more accessible by passing online notary law | Legal Loop
Over the past few years, there has been a significant transformation in the way that work gets done. Hybrid and remote work has become commonplace, resulting in a growing need for new and innovative approaches to conducting business online. How we work is evolving, and in many cases, the changes will be permanent. One example […]
Case Digests
- Fourth Department – Plea: People v. Davis
- Second Circuit – Revocation of minimum sentence: Bangs v. Walter William Smith, et al.
- Fourth Department – Relation-back doctrine: CHS Inc. v. Land O’Lakes Purina Feed, et al.
- Fourth Department – Unlawful arrest: People v. Burke
- Fourth Department – Attempted criminal possession of a controlled substance: People v. Brown
- Second Circuit – Immigration: Paucar v. Garland
- Fourth Department – Slip and fall: Black v. 465 Payne Avenue
- Second Circuit – Misappropriation of trade secrets: Pauwels v. Deloitte
- Fourth Department – Molineux evidence: People v. Anderson
- Second Circuit – Possession of a firearm: United States v. Pastore
- NYS Advisory Committee on Judicial Ethics – Prior client representation: Opinion 23-16
- Fourth Department – Promissory note: Aldrich v. LNG Enterprises
Law News
- NY Court of Appeals reverses gun conviction over ineffective counsel
- Split court affirms gun conviction, finding search and arrest were legal
- NY appeals court vacates drug conviction over illegal police search
- Split Court of Appeals strips Police Accountability Board of disciplinary power
- Manslaughter conviction reversed after appeals court finds insufficient evidence
- Rochester-area family sues over compromised medical records
- Gov. Hochul signs Clean Slate Act, allowing certain criminal records to be sealed
- Class-action lawsuit filed over cyberattack affecting thousands of patients