Summary
Welcome to “AI Lawyer Talking Tech,” your daily source for legal technology news. In today’s episode, we’ll be discussing the challenges of defining and applying copyright law in the age of AI technology. We’ll explore the notion of a regulatory sandbox and how it can potentially help innovators test new technologies like AI and blockchain without being hindered by existing state laws and regulations. We’ll also discuss how a new fintech regulatory sandbox in North Carolina and other similar initiatives could serve as a model for broader sandboxes covering various industries. Join us as we dive into these topics and more on today’s episode of “AI Lawyer Talking Tech.”
The AI Revolution Is Upon Us, Whether or Not Our Copyright Laws Are Ready for It
Date: 30 Mar 2023
Source: New York Observer
The New York Observer reports on the challenges of creating and applying intellectual property law around artificial intelligence (AI). According to expert Joshua Landau, attorney for the Computer & Communication Industry Association, the current US laws around AI are not well defined, and the underlying technology works differently from traditional inventions. Landau suggests that AI-related legal questions often involve intellectual property law, as AI is being used to create new works of art, music, and writing. The article explores the challenges of shaping IP law in the age of AI, and how it could affect creatives and companies in the future.
Tech innovation tested in regulatory sandbox
Date: 30 Mar 2023
Source: ExBulletin
ExBulletin reports on the growing trend of states experimenting with regulatory sandboxes to allow companies to test technologies that may conflict with existing state law or regulation. Jake Morabito, director of communication for the Technology Task Force of the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), explains that the sandbox approach provides a temporary exemption from regulation that helps innovators apply new technologies like AI, blockchain, and autonomous technology without being licensed or regulated by the state. The regulatory sandbox also allows state legislators to better understand how regulation may be stifling innovation and pave the way for regulatory reform that undermines harmful regulation. North Carolina recently launched a fintech regulatory sandbox website in December 2022, following legislation enacted in October 2021 that established an NC Innovation Council to oversee the sandbox. The sandbox may exempt certain requirements for a product or service and applicants can receive a waiver to test their product or service for up to 24 months. The launch of the sandbox website is a milestone, and Charlotte City Councilman and Carolina Fintech Hub leader Tariq Bokhari said the state innovation council will ultimately focus on a broader type of sandbox called a universal sandbox that covers all industries, not just fintech. Morabito added that the sandbox approach is a preferred approach for businesses to access a tool for making the state economically competitive and attractive to startups.
ROSEN, A LEADING LAW FIRM, Encourages VBit Technologies Corp., VBit Mining LLC Investors with Losses to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action
Date: 30 Mar 2023
Source: My Sun Coast
According to My Sun Coast, Rosen Law Firm is urging investors who suffered losses in VBit Technology Corp and VBit Mining LLC to seek legal counsel before the September 21st deadline for joining the class action lawsuit. The firm alleges that VBit made false and misleading statements about their operations and investments, causing investors to suffer significant losses. “Investors need to act now to recover their losses,” said the lead attorney in the case.
Fisher-Phillips’ Jennifer Mendez Honored as Influential Woman in Law and Technology by ILTA
Date: 30 Mar 2023
Source: ExBulletin
In honor of International Women’s History Month, the International Legal Technology Association (ILTA) has named Jennifer Mendez, Senior Director of Knowledge Management and Innovation at Fisher Phillips, as one of its 2023 Influential Women in Legal Tech. ILTA selected Jennifer based on her mentorship history and level of influence in the legal profession. She is one of 16 women honored this year, and has been a leader in legal technology for over 20 years. Jennifer’s contributions to Fisher Phillips were instrumental in the law firm being named “Law Firm of the Year” at the 2021 American Legal Technology Awards. She has also been successful in reimagining the way business is conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic by implementing transformative measures, such as predictive data analytics, AI, and enhancing collaboration for internal and external customers. ILTA plans to create a video profile of Jennifer’s impact, which will be shared across multiple social media platforms, including their award-winning quarterly magazine.
ABA and vLex join to offer ABA Antitrust Law Section content on the award-winning vLex platform
Date: 29 Mar 2023
Source: LexBlog
In a recent partnership, the American Bar Association’s Antitrust Law Section and VLex have teamed up to offer access to over 60 titles covering competition, consumer protection, monopolization, intellectual property, and merger and acquisition on VLex’s AI-powered research platform. The platform provides an efficient, cost-effective reference research tool for members of the Antitrust Law Section, integrating VLex’s natural language processing and contextual search tool driven by Vincent, an award-winning legal research assistant. Thomas F. Zych Sr., Chair of the Antitrust Law Section, shared that “this exciting new partnership with VLex will make the 60 Section’s sought-after titles more accessible and valuable for both members and non-members alike.”
Judge rules that MSG can still use facial recognition to ban lawyers
Date: 29 Mar 2023
Source: Fox 5 New York
According to Fox 5 New York, a New York appeal court has recently ruled that Madison Square Garden (MSG) had utilized facial recognition technology to bar a lawyer and his law firm from entering the venue for a particular event. Despite the court’s ruling, MSG continues to deny the lawyer entry into the venue. Arthur Chien is quoted in the article, and the full story can be accessed on the Fox 5 NY website.
Fun and Tips Abound at the 2023 Oklahoma Bar Association Solo & Small Firm Conference
Date: 29 Mar 2023
Source: LexBlog
LexBlog reports on the upcoming Solo and Small Firm Conference, held from June 22-24 at the Osage Casino Hotel in Tulsa. The conference combines educational programming for lawyers, including an ethics course, with social events such as a poolside cookout and a door prize session. The conference coincides with the Young Lawyer Division Midyear Meeting and offers a selection of sessions for young lawyers, including “How to Get Involved in Bar Associations” and sessions focused on managing small firms and criminal defense practice. Veteran lawyers are also expected to attend, with keynote speaker Stanley Tate presenting on law office management and technology.
Taking the pulse of legal CIOs: What are their top technology priorities for 2023? Law firm CIOs are helping their firms understand and embrace technologies to drive better insights, support more data-informed decision making, enable modern collaboration,
Date: 29 Mar 2023
Source: Intapp
According to Intapp, 2023 is proving to be a pivotal year for law firms facing economic volatility and geopolitical uncertainty, as well as the rapid acceleration of emerging technology. Leading the charge for legal innovation are legal CIOs, who are helping firms embrace technology to drive better insight, support data-informed decision making, and enable modern collaboration to provide better service to clients. At the recent Intapp-Microsoft Innovation Summit, 16 legal CIOs discussed the challenges and opportunities of technology adoption, with a focus on improving client and employee experiences through automation, analytics, and cloud-based solutions. The key takeaway is that CIOs are prioritizing technology to enhance the firm’s knowledge-intensive business and meet the demand for a new, smarter way of working.
Revolutionizing Legal Technology Design with T&P Studios’ Nicole Bradick (TGIR Ep. 195)
Date: 29 Mar 2023
Source: 3 Geeks and a Law Blog
In a recent episode of 3 Geeks and a Law Blog, Nicole Bradick, CEO and founder of Theory & Principle, discussed her company’s product, Map Engine, which is used to track regulation and law around the world for clients. She also talked about the growing importance of user design experience in the legal industry and how it’s changing the way law firms and legal tech companies approach product development. Bradick emphasized that better design is becoming a business imperative as clients become more knowledgeable about UX and are able to identify and ask for better design. She believes that legal technology should be built with the user in mind, and her company’s unique partnership with Simpson Thacher’s pro bono team allows them to co-develop and bring products to market.
The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Environmental Law Enforcement and Decision-Making
Date: 30 Mar 2023
Source: Legaltech on Medium
According to an abstract research paper on Medium, Artificial Intelligence (AI) could have a significant impact on environmental law enforcement. The paper argues that AI could play a crucial role in detecting and monitoring environmental violations, and in predicting and preventing environmental disasters. The paper also suggests that AI could help lawyers and regulators by providing them with new tools and insights that would facilitate more effective environmental law enforcement. As one of the authors of the paper puts it, “The potential of AI to transform environmental law enforcement is immense.”
Using Virtual Reality (VR) to Enhance Client Consultations (Felipe Alexandre – AG Immigration Law)
Date: 30 Mar 2023
Source: Technically Legal – A Legal Technology and Innovation Podcast
In a recent episode of Technically Legal – A Legal Technology and Innovation Podcast, Felipe Alexandre, founding principal of AG Immigration, discussed his experience growing up as an immigrant in South Florida, his journey through law, and his passion for helping newcomers to America. Alexandre also discussed the services offered by his firm, including business-related visas and humanitarian work for asylum seekers. Additionally, he talked about the firm’s move into the metaverse and the benefits of using virtual reality for client consultations.
Legal Design Research: 3 Key factors to consider.
Date: 30 Mar 2023
Source: Legaltech on Medium
In a recent article on Legaltech on Medium, author and legal design consultant, Stefania Passera, discusses the importance of implementing a proper design research methodology in legal design projects. She emphasizes that lawyers must move beyond their traditional approach of thinking like lawyers and instead adopt a human-centered approach to better serve their clients. Passera cites the benefits of design research, including increased user engagement and satisfaction, and quotes legal design expert, Margaret Hagan, who stresses the need for lawyers to embrace a more empathetic approach in their work.
Africa leads the way for Artificial Intelligence in legal practice
Date: 30 Mar 2023
Source: Legal Technology News – Legal IT Professionals | Everything legal technology
In a report by Legal Technology News, Afriwise, a legaltech platform primarily designed for the African legal context, has acquired Pythagoria, a leading AI-based legal software developer. According to Steven De Backer, CEO of Afriwise, this move has enabled the platform to offer an unmatched database of legal information for the African market. The acquisition is expected to enhance Afriwise’s services, which aim to help African lawyers navigate the complex and diverse legal landscape of the continent.
The End of TikTok?
Date: 30 Mar 2023
Source: Richmond Journal of Law and Technology
The Richmond Journal of Law and Technology reports that the popular video-sharing app TikTok is facing bipartisan backlash from federal lawmakers and state governors who fear that it provides unrestricted access to user data to the Chinese government, as it is owned by Beijing-based Byte Dance Ltd. While a TikTok representative assures that the app does not share user data with the Chinese government, lawmakers are concerned that Chinese authorities may require Byte Dance to hand over data collected by the app. As a result, TikTok has already been banned from state-issued devices in approximately two dozen states, and the federal government is now considering prohibiting it entirely. Recently a group of bipartisan senators introduced a bill aimed at dealing with technology companies based in adversary countries, which would create a new government process for reviewing potential risks inherent in the use of foreign technology and blocking technology found dangerous.
Understanding the CCB’s First Two Final Determinations (Guest Blog Post–Part 3 of 3)
Date: 29 Mar 2023
Source: Technology & Marketing Law Blog
The Technology & Marketing Law Blog reports that two cases have been decided by the Copyright Claim Board (CCB) on opt-out and default procedures for copyright claims. The CCB allows claimants to file a copyright dispute claim in five situations of alleged copyright infringement, with a declaration of non-infringement or exclusive right, a claim of misrepresentation, or a notice of counternotice process under the DMCA. The process involves six steps, including compliance review and service of the claim to the respondent, with an opt-out period of sixty days. The cases demonstrate the importance of understanding the procedures for filing and responding to copyright claims under the CCB rules.
Rulemaking at the US Patent Office: Does Director Guidance On Discretionary Denials of Review Require Opportunity for Public Comment?
Date: 29 Mar 2023
Source: Global IP & Technology Law Blog
The Global IP & Technology Law Blog reports that the Federal Circuit has refused to dismiss a complaint alleging that the Director of the Patent and Trademark Office improperly issued an instruction to a PTAB judge regarding whether to institute a requested patent review proceeding. The complaint alleges that the so-called “Fintiv factor” was improperly promulgated without notice-and-comment rulemaking, and was subsequently clarified by a Director memo decision. The case was brought by Apple Inc. and Edwards Lifesciences and has been remanded to the District Court for the Northern District of California. The article provides insights on the contentious issue of discretionary denial and broader issues of rulemaking by PTO on the Fintiv factor instruction.
Podcast: Charting Change in Legal with Caroline Hill and Ari Kaplan
Date: 29 Mar 2023
Source: Legal IT Insider
Legal IT Insider’s latest article discusses the third episode of the “Charting Change for the Legal Industry” podcast, featuring editor and publisher of Legal Insider, Caroline Hill, and legal industry analyst, Ari Kaplan. The episode explores the current state of legal technology and the challenges facing the industry, including the importance of cybersecurity and the need for innovation in the delivery of legal services. Hill and Kaplan offer valuable insights into the potential for technology to revolutionize the legal industry and the steps that must be taken to ensure its success.
UK Government’s new AI white paper confirms sector-by-sector approach to regulation
Date: 29 Mar 2023
Source: Legal IT Insider
Legal IT Insider reports that the UK government has published a white paper outlining a sector-by-sector approach to regulating artificial intelligence (AI). The paper confirms that the government will not create a single new AI governance body but will instead empower existing regulators to oversee AI use in their sectors. The white paper has been well-received, with Nick Jennings, Vice-Provost of Research at Imperial College London, calling it “a sensible way forward.”
Slaughter and May pilots AI transcription tool JUST: Access
Date: 29 Mar 2023
Source: Legal IT Insider
Legal IT Insider reports that Slaughter and May, a leading international law firm, is testing a beta version of an AI transcription tool called Access. The tool is based on a proprietary legal language model developed by a leading academic. Access aims to streamline the tedious and time-consuming process of manually transcribing meetings or interviews by automatically transcribing audio recordings. According to a spokesperson for the firm, “We are excited to pilot Access as we continue to explore solutions that can help us work more efficiently and effectively.”
Law Firm Heidell Pittoni Fined $200K by New York AG for Poor Security
Date: 29 Mar 2023
Source: Sensei Enterprises, Inc.
Legal technology blog Sensei Enterprises Inc. reported on March 27 that New York Attorney General Letitia James has secured a $200,000 settlement from law firm Heidell Pittoni Murphy & Bach (HPMB) following a 2021 data breach that exposed sensitive private information of approximately 114,000 patients, including 60,000 New Yorkers. The breach compromised data such as social security numbers, health insurance information, and medical history of patients. HPMB was required to adhere to advanced data security practices under HIPAA law, but the law firm’s security failure violated state law. As part of the agreement, HPMB must pay the penalty and strengthen its cybersecurity measures to protect consumers’ private health information.
ESI Protocol Checklist For Collaboration Data
Date: 29 Mar 2023
Source: Hanzo Blog
According to a recent article on the Hanzo Blog, the ESI protocol is crucial for legal teams to ensure the preservation of relevant electronically stored information (ESI) during e-discovery. The article quotes attorney Christian Auty, who stresses the importance of maintaining proper documentation and adherence to the protocol, as well as e-discovery expert Michelle Lange, who highlights the critical role of technology in preserving and collecting relevant ESI. The article emphasizes the responsibility of legal teams to ensure that all relevant ESI is properly preserved, collected, and produced in accordance with the protocol.
Tech leaders call for an end to AI labs race and a six-month pause on training of AI systems above GPT-4
Date: 29 Mar 2023
Source: Legal IT Insider
In an open letter, leading technology and AI researchers have warned of the dangers of an AI lab race and the need for more control in the development and deployment of AI systems, including GPT-4. The letter calls for a six-month pause in training AI systems to allow for reflection and the development of safety protocols. The tech leaders behind the letter include Stuart Russell, Yoshua Bengio, Andrew Ng, and Yann LeCun, among others.
Registration for CodeX Future Law is Open
Date: 29 Mar 2023
Source: Legal Tech Blog
In an article from the Legal Tech Blog, it was reported that the Codex – Stanford Center for Legal Informatics is hosting its eleventh annual conference, FutureLaw. The event will focus on the ways that technology is changing the legal profession and how these changes will affect the future of law. Speakers include academics, entrepreneurs, lawyers, investors, policymakers, and engineers who are leading the tech-driven transformation of the legal system. Attendees will have a unique educational opportunity to connect and exchange ideas with legal tech innovators from around the world. Codex’s mission is to create legal technology that empowers all parties. Topics covered at the event will include court process automation, government relationship management, NLP technology, aligning AI with humans, and blockchain/crypto registration. Registration for Codex FutureLaw is now open.
Legal Innovators California Profiles: Matthew Beekhuizen – Greenberg Traurig
Date: 29 Mar 2023
Source: Artificial Lawyer
Artificial Lawyer reports on Greenberg Traurig’s Chief Pricing Innovation Officer, Matthew Beekhuizen, as their legal innovator profile of the week. Beekhuizen is leading the charge in introducing pricing innovation in the legal industry, using data-driven strategies to estimate legal costs and better serve clients. He states that “we are seeing an acceleration in the adoption of pricing innovation,” which will only continue as clients become more knowledgeable about legal costs and demand transparency.
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