This week's theme is about AI writing. Claude adds "watermarks" to reveal what is AI written. We examine the larger implications of underhanded AI writing in legal briefs. I have an MS Word tip for collaboration and discussion in Word documents. Lastly, learn seven good rules for writing with AI. Claude’s Watermarks and their Legal Sector Impact Claude now puts "watermarks" in text it writes so people with the right tools can tell it was generated by Claude. It's based on the frequency of...
8 days ago • 1 min read
This week's collection highlights a trend I've been watching closely: legal technology is becoming increasingly specialized, practical, and accessible. LexisNexis Bets On Build-A-Bear Model For Legal AI LexisNexis will now build you a custom AI tool on the spot if you walk into their New York lab practically while you wait. This is very similar to the service we provide our clients. But, ours are even better: we come to you! As AI Legal Research Tools Race to Give Answers, This New Product...
15 days ago • 1 min read
You connect to hotel wifi without thinking twice. That's exactly what a new wave of attacks is counting on - custom malware running on the hotel's network, tricking your laptop into thinking it's talking to the real wifi, then using that foothold to steal your Microsoft 365 credentials. There's a phishing kit doing something similar right now by spoofing RingCentral notifications - both stories are in this week's roundup below. Most firms have their Microsoft 365 locked down about as tight as...
22 days ago • 2 min read
This week was largely dominated by articles about the new refinements to ethics rules concerning AI happening nationwide and a few articles about how AI might affect pricing, but there don't seem to be any overall trends or conclusions on that front. And, as usual, there are new tools available geared for lawyers that seem, to me, overpriced and unnecessary. In many cases, it's easier, more effective, and cheaper just to use the tools you already have with, perhaps, a few tweaks. Should...
29 days ago • 1 min read
The BigHand Legal Report: More Trouble For Ostriches Law firms are not adapting to AI as fast as corporate legal departments. One of the common maladaptive strategies pointed out by the article - cutting support staff, and why it is a big mistake. Growing AI usage makes a personal touch more valuable and important than before. Exploits of flaws in WordPress were recently published. Patch now! If you are using Wordpress for your website, make sure it is up to date! California State Bar's...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read