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Law Firms and Cryptocurrency—Can They Be Happy Together?

By Brian Balistreri
Please enjoy this co-authored blog article posted on behalf of Moish E. Peltz , P artner and Co-Chair of the Emerging Technologies & Blockchain and Intellectual Property Practice Groups, Falcon Rappaport & Berkman LLP and Kenneth J. Falcon , Esq., Managing Partner, Falcon Rappaport & Berkman LLP. Question: What is cryptocurrency? Answer : A digital decentralized currency where transactions are verified, and records maintained by a decentralized system usually referred to as a blockchain. The security and transparency inherent in blockchains stems from the immutable nature of sequential transaction records, with each “block” ...
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From Lake Houses to Literacy: Making Sense of the New Data Landscape

By Jordan Galvin
Introduction I remember the first time I read the definition of Data Management: “the development, execution, and supervision of plans, policies, programs, and practices that deliver, control, protect, and enhance the value of data and information assets throughout their life cycles,” Wow—that’s heavy. With such an overstuffed definition, it isn’t surprising many folks are either intimidated or bored by the mention of data management. Simply, data management is the recognition that data is an asset. If I asked you to think about all the things that allow your organization to exist and grow in market share, social leadership, and profitability, a ...
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Managed Document Review Powered By AI

By Marcelo Cardoso
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 and risks that need to be carefully managed. What do we gain from this technology in our daily lives? ...
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Let's Talk Legal Ops - Key Takeaway/Summary

By Brian Balistreri
Please enjoy this quick summary for ILTACON session entitled "Let's Talk: Legal Ops" by Harriet Joubert-Vaklyes, Senior Project Manager - Legal Operations, CBRE Group. “’Legal operations’ in law firms should be called something else.” Brad Glickstein, moderator of the hour-long “Let’s Talk Legal Ops” panel, started the session off with an acknowledgement that we’re currently using ‘Legal Ops’ to mean everything that pertains remotely to operations in a legal context, with a call to find another term to specify when we mean “operations within a law firm.” With that caveat out of the way, it was time for introductions. Among the panelists: Michelle Compasso, ...
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In Concert: IT and Practice/Business/Innovation Groups Make Beautiful Music Together” - Key Summary/Takeaway

By Brian Balistreri
Please enjoy this very brief summary of the ILTACON session entitled " In Concert: IT and Practice/Business/Innovation Groups Make Beautiful Music Together” by Emily Wesson, National Leader, Beyond Legal Talent, BLG. In this ILTACON session, the presenters focused on who has built bridges between IT and their Practice/Business groups to ensure projects run harmoniously. They translated the needs of the business for IT and helped teams leverage existing technology capabilities to avoid the “left on the shelf” syndrome. The takeaways focused on setting up the right environment for a project to be ‘in tune’ and ‘in concert’.
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Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence, Bias, and Explainability - and Regulatory Responses - Key Summary/Takeaway

By Brian Balistreri
Please enjoy this quick summary of ILTACON session "Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence, Bias, and Explainability - and Regulatory Responses," written by Jason Schultz, Chief Innovation & Technology Officer, Michael Best & Friedrich LLP. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a buzzword that has found its way into virtually every conversation and software system available in the market. How do we know we can trust AI, when we have already seen well-publicized examples of bias and errors? To what extent do providers and users of AI systems need to understand exactly how AI systems arrive at their results? Lawyers and judges must show their ...
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The Art of Project Management (and a Little Bit of Science): Combining Agile and Waterfall Methodologies for Successful PM - Key Summary/Takeaway

By Brian Balistreri
Please enjoy this quick summary of ILTACON session “ The Art of Project Management (and a Little Bit of Science): Combining Agile and Waterfall Methodologies for Successful PM” by Parita Kanevskiy, Leader of Project Management Office (PMO), Eversheds-Sutherland. What is Waterfall methodology Phase based – Planning at the beginning, product delivered at the end. Waterfall is not flexible, biggest change in last 15 - 20 years is to the need to get closer to end user via more interaction. What is Agile Iterative, constant improvement... Happened first with software development. Flexible as it allows for quick feedback ...
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Data Mapping for 2023 and Beyond: What Is It and Why Is it Important? - Key Summary/Takeaway

By Brian Balistreri
Please enjoy this quick summary of ILTACON session entitled “Data Mapping for 2023 and Beyond: What Is It and Why Is it Important?” by Ariyah Mandel, VP of Discovery Services, Gulfstream Legal Group. The session delved into the essence of data mapping, tracing its historical roots while highlighting its present-day significance. It's no longer a tabletop exercise; modern data mapping is dynamic, operational, and far-reaching. Navigating Compliance Through Data Mapping Data mapping proved its mettle in compliance landscapes. The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), CPRA, HIPAA, and a wide slew of other data privacy regulations demand data ...
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Leveraging Data to Strengthen Your Law Firm's Brand- Key Summary/Takeaway

By Brian Balistreri
Please enjoy this quick ILTACON 2023 summary of " Leveraging Data to Strengthen Your Law Firm's Brand" by Jill Huse, Partner and Co-founder, INform." Date/time : Thursday, August 24, 2023, 11:00 AM ET Panelists : Kelly Harbour, Chief Business Development Officer at Goulston & Storrs, Kevin Leahy, Senior Director of Content & Brand Strategy at One North and Jill Huse, Partner and Co-Founder of Society 54 and INform Tech During one of Thursday morning’s sessions, participants enjoyed a lively discussion about using data to effectively measure the success of your law firm’s brand and marketing efforts. Arranged in the concentric “fishbowl” ...
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Why the Time Is Now; A Central Repository for All Your Firm Data - Key Summary/Takeaway

By Brian Balistreri
Please enjoy this quick ILTACON 2023 summary/takeaway of session "Why the Time Is Now; A Central Repository for All Your Firm Data." Presenters: Tom Baldwin, CEO, Entegrata; Paul Casey, Data Operations and Analytics Manager, Frost Brown Todd LLP; Reanna Martinez, Solutions Manager, Munger Tolles & Olson LLP; Stacy Rushing, Senior KM and Data Analytics Counsel, Fisher Phillips. The goals of the session were to provide attendees with an understanding of: 1) why developing a Data Lake for all a firm's data can help simplify the integration process, and create a central data repository, which can then be leveraged for firm-wide reporting, data integration, ...
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Press Release |ILTA Announces the Seating of the Newly Elected Board of Directors

By ILTA News
(Chicago, IL) August 24, 2023 – The International Legal Technology Association (ILTA), at the annual conference in Orlando, Florida, USA , announces the seating of the newly elected Board of Directors. This change is effective immediately, following the conclusion of the Annual Meeting, on Thursday, August 24, 2023, at 1:15p.m. ET. The new ILTA Board of Directors will be as follows: President Tony McKenna, Director of Information Technology, Howard Kennedy LLP, London, England, United Kingdom, Second Consecutive Term Executive Vice President Julie Brown, Director of Practice Technology, Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP, Columbus, ...
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How Online Research Transforms Legal Due Diligence

By Vic Quesada
In the world of litigation, every piece of information can influence the direction of a case. Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) equips legal professionals with the tools to gather relevant information across the internet, streamline research requests, and achieve exceptional victories. By embracing OSINT, practitioners in the legal field gain a unique edge, enhancing due diligence processes and advancing their firm's grasp on relevant case information. In this blog, we share practical use cases and OSINT methods for legal research teams, empowering them to unlock the full power of open-source intelligence in an effort to better leverage valuable online content. ...
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Software Integrations: The Hidden Key to Maximising Firm Efficiency

By Georgina Slater
Introduction From generative AI to cloud transitions, the legal technology stack has transformed during the last few years – and even months.* The network of systems law firms rely on to deliver legal advice has expanded exponentially, and it is becoming increasingly more complex. Managing all of the siloed applications needed for legal workflows can be a demanding and time-consuming process. This can put significant pressure on a law firm’s IT team. This is heightened when each tool works independently, and not in harmony with others within the technology stack. The compliance of data stored in each system must be considered and managed effectively, to ...
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Press Release | ILTA Announces Strategic Alliance with Above the Law

By ILTA News
(Chicago, IL) August 14, 2023–   The International Legal Technology Association (ILTA) Announces a strategic alliance with Above the Law. ILTA is pleased to announce a forthcoming new and exciting content and connections joint website, in beta, with Above the Law (ABL). This new educational site will have original ILTA-generated content, legal technology content from other Above the Law programming, information on industry events, and more. John Lerner, CEO of Breaking Media states “We’re partnering with the International Legal Technology Association to bring the latest tech advances directly to our lawyer audience throughout the year. This channel ...
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The Future of Immigration Law: Embracing Digital Transformation

By Marcos Torres
Source: Filevine - The Future of Immigration Law: Embracing Digital Transformation As an immigration lawyer , you’re providing a crucial public service and making a broad social impact. But you’re also juggling a heavy caseload while new challenges constantly evolve. The right technology stack can dramatically expand opportunities for your clients — while making your life easier. In a recent Filevine webinar, industry experts gathered to discuss the future of immigration law and the importance of digital transformation. Together, they detailed emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities in the field of immigration law, emphasizing the need ...
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Press Release | Discover the Magic of Training Technology at ILTACON23

By Ricci Masero
With a distinctly magical feel to this year’s ILTACON event at Disneyland ... Intellek is thrilled to announce its participation in the premier legal tech event of the year. ILTACON 23 will take place from August 20 to 24 at WDW Swan & Dolphin Hotels and Disney's Yacht & Beach Club Resorts in Orlando, FL. Where Intellek will showcase its innovative learning tech solutions at booth number 314 . At Intellek's booth, attendees will have the opportunity to experience first-hand the power of their advanced learning technology software. The team of experts will be available to provide personalized ...
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Press Release | ILTA Announces Additional Registration Type for ILTACON Europe

By ILTA News
(Chicago, IL) August 2, 2023 – The International Legal Technology Association (ILTA) Announces ILTACON Europe 2023 registration opening for non-members. ILTA is pleased to announce ILTACON Europe , the premier legal technology professional education and networking event, will be returning to Allen and Overy , hosted in their London office on the 15-16 November 2023. Further, ILTACON Europe 2023, is now open for non-member registration . This year’s event will feature highly engaging sessions, separated by networking breaks, multiple Keynotes, a robust exhibitor showcase, and more. Karen Jacks, ILTACON ...
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Tools to Use to Scale Up Your Insurance Defense Practice

By Marcos Torres
Source: Filevine - 4 Tools to Use to Scaler Up your Insurance Defense As an insurance defense legal professional , you know what it means to feel pressure. Your clients are constantly pushing for lower costs, even as your own expenses rise. How can you keep your clients happy while maintaining high professional standards — and finding financial stability for you and your firm? New technologies are opening doors for insurance defense legal professionals like you. With litigation management software , you can bring in higher returns, keep costs low, please your clients, build financial strength, and forge a reputation for high-quality work. Here ...
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Press Release | ILTA Announces New ILTACON Co-Chair for 2024-2025

By ILTA News
(Chicago, IL) July 31, 2023   – The International Legal Technology Association (ILTA) Announces a new co-chair to join the ILTACON volunteer team for 2024-2025. Joining the ILTACON Conference Committee as an incoming co-chair will be Donna Frugoli , Lead Application Support Analyst at Seyfarth Shaw. She joins the team, currently led by 2023 Chairs, Scott David and Rodney Mullins . Ms. Frugoli will assume co-chair duties on August 25, 2023. ILTA Events Education Manager, Denise Ash, states “Donna Frugoli is one of our most experienced and dedicated ILTACON Volunteers. ILTA and our team is looking forward to seeing what amazing things ...
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Press Release | ILTA Announces Event Partnership with S4S Club

By ILTA News
(Chicago, IL) July 28, 2023–  The International Legal Technology Association (ILTA) Announces a new, limited event partnership with S4S Club. ILTA is pleased to announce a new, international security event via a partnership with S4S Club. With this new partnership, ILTA members will have the opportunity to take part in an innovative and disruptive information security event on 12 September 2023 at 155 Bishopsgate, London, United Kingdom. S4S and ILTA invite members and guests to share in a day of dynamic programming. This event will be filled with roundtables and coordinated discussions led by over 50 industry thought leaders. Among the ...
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