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Welcome Aboard! Leveraging AI as Your Onboarding Partner

By Brendan Miller
Please enjoy this blog post authored by Brendan Miller, Legal Innovation Consultant. We’ve all been there. You’re the newest member of a team. You’ve joined a project in an area new to you. Or, you have a new member joining your team. The newness can be both exciting and daunting. You want to learn—or help your new team member learn—as much as you can about your new role, your new team, perhaps even a new industry, market, or practice area. And you want to learn efficiently. But where do you start? How do you find the relevant information and resources that will help you feel grounded in your new opportunity? And how do you avoid feeling overwhelmed ...
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Mitigating Regulatory Risks: Overcoming Obstacles in the Implementation of RIM Software

By Angel Besanceney
What You Need to Know In today’s complex business landscape, managing regulatory risks is crucial. Implementing a robust Records and Information Management (RIM) system is a key approach. However, challenges such as budget limitations, IT complexities, security concerns, and compliance hurdles often arise. This article offers practical solutions and insights to navigate these issues, ensuring regulatory risks are minimized and your organization’s potential is maximized. Key Takeaway: “Implementing a robust Records and Information Management (RIM) system is essential in today’s complex business landscape. ...
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Litify Feedback

By Brandon Currie
Hi Is anyone using Litify for Case Management and Document Management for a small firm with 50 users ? Please give feedback about the product and the migration process
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Cybersecurity Gaps in the Legal Industry and How to Close Them

By Jordan Emery
The threat of cyberattacks is a looming danger for businesses across all industries. Law firms, in particular, are prime targets for cybercriminals due to the wealth of sensitive client information they handle, such as personal details, financial data, and intellectual property. The consequences of a successful cyberattack on a law firm can be devastating, not only in terms of financial losses but also in terms of reputational damage and potential legal consequences. Understanding the Cybersecurity Landscape for Law Firms Law firms face unique cybersecurity considerations due to the nature of their work and the data they handle. According to recent reports, ...
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How Generative AI, Knowledge Graphs, and Data Fabric Can Revolutionize Law Firm Data Management - Part 2

By David Kamien
Part 1 discussed the transformative potential of Data Catalogs, Knowledge Graphs, Data Fabric, and Generative AI technologies like Large Language Models (LLMs). Some critical use cases within the legal sector illustrate their practical applications. The examples will demonstrate how integrating these advanced technologies can revolutionize various aspects of legal practice, providing both qualitative and quantitative benefits. Proactive Client Risk Management and Opportunity Identification for Modern Law Firms In the rapidly evolving legal industry, law firms are increasingly valued for their ability to understand client businesses and aid in proactive ...
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How Generative AI, Knowledge Graphs, and Data Fabric Can Revolutionize Law firm Data Management - Part 1

By David Kamien
Overview Law firms are evolving their traditional approach to data management in today's data-driven legal world. Data Catalogs, Knowledge Graphs, and Data Fabrics, combined with Generative AI technologies like Large Language Models (LLMs), transform legal data management. This integrated approach offers enhanced efficiency, robust governance, and agile operations within law firms. The second part of this article will explore specific use cases in law firms to illustrate this potential. A definition of critical technologies Data Catalog : As the backbone for data-centric organizations, Data Catalogs offer a unified view of enterprise data. ...
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Press Release | ILTA Announces SharePoint Symposium 2024 and Open Registration

By ILTA News
(Chicago, IL) November 29, 2023 - The International Legal Technology Association (ILTA) SharePoint Symposium 2024 and the opening of registration for this event. ILTA is pleased to announce the SharePoint Symposium 2024 on 21-22 February 2024 at the Microsoft Technology Center – Chicago, IL. This event is designed as a deep dive into seamless document management, powerful workflow automation, and enhanced team collaboration – targeted at legal technology professionals. Elevate your skills, hear about implementations and experiences in the showcase segment, and learn what’s new and how to not get ‘throttled’. Registration opens on ...
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Managed Document Review Powered By AI

By Marcelo Cardoso
Please enjoy the blog post authored by Marcelo Cardoso, Legal Ops Supervisor, Mercado Livre. It is nothing new that artificial intelligence is dominating discussion boards, forums, podcasts and all media, generating anxiety, fear and doubt. However, how can this technology really make a difference in everyday life? How can we use it to reduce our workload and improve the quality of our deliveries? For example, we consider document review with the help of artificial intelligence (AI), a model that represents a revolution in the corporate environment. This technology offers a number of significant gain points for companies, while also presenting challenges ...
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Too Many Tools, Too Little Time

By Christine Dauchez
Please enjoy this blog authored by Christine Dauchez, Knowledge & Innovation Attorney, Fenwick & West LLP. Do you ever feel already buried deep under your projects, excited but overwhelmed by all the generative AI products and posts, wishing you had more time to find the right tools to do more, better, faster? While it may seem counterintuitive, the best solution could be to take time to reboot. Focusing solely on hours spent can result in inefficiencies as work expands to fill the time, or burnout, as more work is squeezed into an already crammed schedule. There are only so many hours we can work in a day. We can, however, work more effectively ...
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Protecting Your Law Firm: Essential Takeaways from Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2023

By Jordan Emery
When the ABA asked law firms about their cybersecurity practices, 53% responded that they had a data management and retention policy, and 36% responded they had an incident response plan. 17% of firms had no policies at all, and a whopping 8% couldn’t even speak to the firm’s security policies. It’s a sign that a culture of cybersecurity is low on the list of priorities in the legal field. When law firms are dealing with confidential information day in and day out, we’ll look at why Cybersecurity Awareness Month is a good time to start making some changes. The Human Element Hackers are rarely the technical geniuses that we can sometimes make ...
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Seamless Co-authoring of NetDocuments content using Microsoft Office Desktop Client with netDocShare Teams app!

By Ragav Jagannathan
Co-Author NetDocuments content in Microsoft Teams using Microsoft Office Desktop Client with netDocShare Teams app! netDocShare Teams app with its co-authoring ability seamlessly blends the power of modern technology with legal expertise, streamlining your document creation process and enhancing collaboration with your legal team. netDocShare Teams app enables to Co-author (new live & offline) ND content using Microsoft Office Desktop , easily share ND content within 1–1 private chat, group chat, meeting chat, and Archive Teams conversations (incl. attachments) to NetDocuments! Key benefits that meet the distinctive requirements of law firms ...
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Legal Predictive Analysis and the Future of Intake Management

By Marcos Torres
In the ever-evolving landscape of the legal profession, staying ahead of the curve is no longer a luxury — it's a necessity. As legal professionals, we recognize the vital role that intake management plays in our daily practice. It's the gateway to sound decision-making, enabling us to filter potential cases, manage client relations, and allocate resources effectively. The traditional methods of intake management, while valuable, are increasingly being supplemented and enhanced by advanced tools and technologies. This article delves into the cutting-edge world of legal predictive analysis and its transformative impact it will take on intake management. ...
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KM as a KPI – Knowledge Management and the Business of Law

By Lynn Tellefsen Stehle
At progressive law firms, “innovation” has evolved as a strategic imperative that in part determines a firm’s ability to differentiate itself and to grow in an increasingly sophisticated and competitive legal services market. Once a loosely defined dream state spurred by technological advancements, today “innovation” has evolved to become a highly visible and strategy-focused operation uniting a cross-disciplinary team of highly skilled professionals who in large part, decide what, how and when technology should be deployed to achieve the firm’s goals. A firm’s Knowledge Management team is often at the center of innovation. All firms want to optimize their ...
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Press Release | ILTA Partners with LTH to Launch New Sponsor Directory

By ILTA News
(Chicago, IL) November 2, 2023 - The International Legal Technology Association (ILTA) has officially launched its new Sponsor Directory, a white-labelled version with enhancements of the Legaltech Hub (LTH) directory. Earlier this year, ILTA announced its partnership with Legaltech Hub (LTH) and the intention to white-label a version of the LTH directory to replace ILTA's Sponsor Directory. The new Sponsor Directory, which went live in a soft launch a week ago, provides ILTA members with the ability to browse easily across all ILTA sponsors and delivers the most comprehensive mapping of legal technology solutions in the industry. The new Sponsor Directory, ...
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The Agile KM&I Manifesto

By Sachin Gupta
Please enjoy this blog authored by: Sachin Gupta, Knowledge Management Attorney, Latham & Watkins LLP and Virginia Ong, Legal Innovation Manager, Greenberg Traurig In the late 1990s, the software development world faced issues like delays, cost overruns, and products misaligned with user needs. The Manifesto for Agile Development (“the Manifesto”), published in 2001, introduced a framework to address these problems by focusing on increments of functional software, embracing changing requirements, and cross-functional teamwork. Since its publication, the twelve principles articulated in the Manifesto have impacted various industries, from manufacturing ...
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Pioneering an Innovative 'Capacity Solution' at Howard Kennedy using Kim Document and monday.com Integration

By Melody Easton
Howard Kennedy, a well-respected London-based law firm offering straightforward advice to clients, including entrepreneurial businesses and multinational corporations, has rewritten the efficiency rules. They've achieved something remarkable, and you can too. The Challenge: Imagine the complexity of handling a multitude of transactions within a tight timeframe. Howard Kennedy's Banking and Real Estate Finance team faced this exact challenge and needed an innovative solution. The Solution: Their answer lay in integrating Kim Document and monday.com, two tools already deployed at the firm. This integration allowed them to automate ...
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How to successfully implement AI within law firms

By Michiel Denis
How to successfully implement AI within law firms The legal industry is redefining itself under a flood of AI applications that emerge at a staggering speed. During a panel discussion at ILTACON 2023 in Orlando , I talked about the role of Artificial Intelligence in legal. This blog post summarizes my personal takeaways on how to successfully implement AI within law teams globally. There is great momentum and a perfect opportunity to redefine the legal profession for the better. AI-powered tools are not only putting pressure on pricing, as certain services are being commoditized at a high speed, but also changing the nature ...
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MS Teams: Where is All the Data Stored for eDiscovery

By Torie Carrillo
When implementing Microsoft Teams, it is vital to understand the undercarriage of this tool and where your data lives due to client matter retention policies and eDiscovery within the legal environment. Microsoft Teams puts items in various places within your environment depending on how and where the user is working. For example, do not confuse a direct chat within Microsoft Teams and a post to a team within Microsoft Teams. The direct chat will be part of the individual users’ mailbox that participated in the chat, but the team posts are in the group mailbox for the Microsoft Team in which it was posted. Additionally, if your users conduct a meeting ...
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Tips for Surviving and Thriving in the Remote Workplace with Young Children

By Helen Stocklin-Enright
Please enjoy this blog post authored by Helen Stocklin-Enright, Senior Manager, Development & Operations, Perkins Coie, Perkins Coie LLP. Working remotely as a parent of young children is a mix of experiences—deep joy at being present for more childhood moments along with copious opportunities for personal growth and learning as work and life happen in close proximity, demanding a deeper inquiry into how to be present for both. I returned to work remotely in April 2020 with a four-month-old and a three-year-old. The early days were a blur. Ideas and resources were being shared from all directions about how to navigate the situation skillfully. ...
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Goodbye to Passwords with Windows Hello (For Business)

By Daniel Creaney
Windows Hello for Business (WHfB) is a feature at the heart of Microsoft’s strategy for built-in password-less authentication. Hello for Business harnesses biometrics in allowing the unlocking of a device via face, iris, fingerprint, security key/smart card or PIN for domain-joined physical Windows desktops and laptops. WHfB can use these biometrics in combination with multi-factor authentication (MFA) to create an authentication experience that is not only stronger than traditional passwords, but also less time consuming and error prone to the end user. Traditional password sign-ins are vulnerable to various attacks, e.g., phishing, and brute force. WHfB uses ...
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