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Improving client service with technology
Next month, I’m looking forward to attending and speaking at the ABA TECHSHOW. One of the sessions will focus on using technology to provide client-friendly legal representation. The expectations of […]
California ethics panel weighs in on AI
With the issuance of this widely anticipated guidance, nothing is holding your law firm back from diving into the generative AI waters.
Proven, data-driven client acquisition tools
What used to be tried-and-true client acquisition methods are no longer reliable in today’s digital world. Word-of-mouth referrals alone no longer suffice. In 2023, traditional approaches are complemented — and […]
Generative AI in law: Resistance is futile
I started writing this column on legal technology in 2007, and over the years I’ve noticed a pattern. Time and time again, whenever a new technology comes along that impacts […]
Generative AI in law: A new survey of lawyers’ perspectives and plans
Have you recently heard the term “ChatGPT” or “generative AI” and wondered what they were? Or maybe you have a general sense of what this technology is and what it […]
ChatGPT 101 for lawyers: It has upsides — and downsides
There’s a new technology making waves that should be on your radar if it isn’t already: ChatGPT. The reason you should familiarize yourself with it is because all signs indicate […]
Is it unconstitutional to mute defendants during video sentencings?
The move to online court proceedings was a bumpy — and interesting — journey.
Attorneys working remotely and within the rules
COVID-19 has had far-reaching effects on both society as a whole and on the practice of law. Remote work has become commonplace due to the long-term impact of the pandemic […]
Nicole Black: 4 ways to position your law firm for success
It’s not easy being a lawyer these days. The legal landscape is changing quickly due to increased globalization, competition from non-traditional legal providers, and rapid technological advances. Understanding how these […]
Bitcoin and Blockchain 101 for lawyers
Earlier this month, the Nebraska Ethics and Advisory Committee handed down Opinion 17-03 concluding that it was ethical for lawyers to accept bitcoin as payment for legal services. It was […]
Lawyers and technology in 2017: Change is good
According to a recent study conducted by Altman Weil, “Law Firms in Transition 2017,” 72 percent of responding firms believe that change in the legal industry will continue to take […]
How one state handles virtual law firms
Cloud computing — where electronic data is stored off-site on servers owned and maintained by a third party — is quite common in 2017. The proliferation of mobile devices, which […]
