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Overcoming Barriers to Technology-Assisted Review
In law, nothing could go more against the grain for those who are inherently risk averse and precedent-trained than having to brave new approaches to the familiar, seemingly tried and true task of document review.
But recent matters have pushed the topic of technology assisted review (TAR) into the judicial limelight, generating much discussion ' and confusion ' in the legal community. Judge Peck's endorsement of TAR in Da Silva Moore v. Publicis Groupe & MSL Group, 11 Civ. 1279 (S.D.N.Y. 2012) (http://bit.ly/IialKX) and Judge Chamblin's order requiring the use of predictive coding in Global Aerospace, Inc. v. Landow Aviation, No. CL 61040 (Loudoun Cty, VA, April 23, 2012) (http://bit.ly/RQCMd1), illustrate that technology deployed for document review is gaining acceptance from the bench, and may over time dislodge the more linear or manual review processes that most lawyers still use today.
New York's Latest Cybersecurity Commitment
On Aug. 9, 2023, Gov. Kathy Hochul introduced New York's inaugural comprehensive cybersecurity strategy. In sum, the plan aims to update government networks, bolster county-level digital defenses, and regulate critical infrastructure.
Law Firms are Reducing Redundant Real Estate by Bringing Support Services Back to the Office
A trend analysis of the benefits and challenges of bringing back administrative, word processing and billing services to law offices.
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How AI Has Affected PR
When we consider how the use of AI affects legal PR and communications, we have to look at it as an industrywide global phenomenon. A recent online conference provided an overview of the latest AI trends in public relations, and specifically, the impact of AI on communications. Here are some of the key points and takeaways from several of the speakers, who provided current best practices, tips, concerns and case studies.