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The AI Glossary
June 01, 2023
Artificial intelligence is dominating conversations across all industries, including legal. To help legal professionals navigate this fast-evolving space, we define many of the key terms and concepts relating to AI. This glossary will be continually updated as new developments emerge.
Securing License for Internet Artificial Intelligence
June 01, 2023
As AI increasingly interpenetrates internet transactions, licensing interest expands. The licensing of internet AI intellectual property is stymied because legal difficulties such as the proper assessment of the jurisdiction for the licensing agreement and the nature of the internet including the proper identification of the parties for the licensing agreement.
Why Law Firms and 3Ls Alike Should Consider Deferring
June 01, 2023
We can expect that soon some enlightened Big Law firms will level with their incoming associates (or at least the corporate ones) and explain that market conditions are such that the firm cannot assure them of the volume of work necessary for their normal growth and development and, accordingly, the firm is offering a stipend (and health insurance) to those who choose to defer for a year.
U.S. Law Firm Leasing At Record Highs
June 01, 2023
After a slump during the pandemic, U.S. law firm leasing activity hit a record level in 2022, and activity boomed during the first quarter of 2023 with leasing volume higher than in any previously recorded Q1, a new report finds.
Why Your Managed Service Provider Should Be Using Automated SIEM Logs to Manage Data Security Threats to Your Firm
May 01, 2023
To effectively safeguard their data and networks, law firms need to deploy advanced security tools that can help detect and respond to threats in real time. One such tool is security information and event management (SIEM) software.
3 Common Pitfalls Lawyers Face Without Legal Analytics
May 01, 2023
Without the right tools, even the most skilled lawyers can fall victim to common pitfalls that can cripple their performance and success. This article discusses three of these pitfalls and how legal analytics can help lawyers stay ahead of the competition and provide the best counsel to their clients.
Navigating the Risks and Opportunities of ChatGPT
May 01, 2023
The Implications of Data Breaches and Generative AI Platforms for the Legal Industry The pros and cons that law firms should consider before incorporating generative AI.
ChatGPT & Generative AI: Everything You Need to Know, Part 2
May 01, 2023
Part Two of a Two-Part Article Part One of this article briefly detailed what "generative AI" tools like ChatGPT are and provided an overview of key legal considerations, including by looking forward to upcoming AI-specific legislation in the EU and the U.S. Part Two looks at AI-specific laws and the path forward for firms wanting to use AI in practice.
Bitcoin NFTs: Making the Case to Be Sole Digital Asset Protocol
May 01, 2023
NFTs are unique identifiers stored on a blockchain which represent ownership of a particular asset in the digital or physical world. They are typically created and transferred on a smart contract platform such as Ethereum or Solana. However, NFTs have recently come to the Bitcoin blockchain, which is an exciting development for several reasons.
Legal Travel Is Back: Post-Pandemic Tips for Lawyers Traveling for Trials
May 01, 2023
Many courts across the country have resumed in-person trial operations. Law firms now face new challenges when it comes to planning for out-of-town trials, as the return to in-person proceedings requires coordinating travel logistics such as airfare, hotel reservations and technological needs.

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