American Bar Association / ABA
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ABA Says Its Network Hacked; User Names And Hashed Passwords Possibly Accessed
The ABA has established a toll-free call center to answer questions about the incident and related concerns.
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The committee’s ‘best practices’ recommendations are seldom likely to get the results the attorney wants.
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Announcements, Events, Legal Technology
Our weekly roundup of news and announcements from the Evolve the Law and legal tech community.
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Startup Alley At ABA TECHSHOW: Entries Are Now Open
Fifteen startups will be selected to receive space in a special portion of TECHSHOW’s exhibition hall and to participate in an opening night pitch competition, judged by TECHSHOW attendees, to pick the most innovative startup idea.
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* In the wake of Justice Anthony M. Kennedy’s retirement, I predicted that Chief Justice John Roberts, a staunch institutionalist when it comes to the Supreme Court, would serve as a moderating influence at SCOTUS — and so far that seems to be the case, with Adam Feldman noting a “a mild liberalizing over time” in JGR’s jurisprudence. [Empirical SCOTUS]
* Speaking of SCOTUS, it’s high time for the Court to resolve the messy circuit split on email privacy under the Stored Communications Act, according to Orin Kerr. [Volokh Conspiracy / Reason]
* The Trump Administration’s new executive order about free speech on university campuses might harm rather than help the cause of academic freedom, as Paul Horwitz points out. [PrawfsBlawg]
* Republicans aren’t the only ones with purity tests for judicial nominations; Demand Justice, a left-wing group focused on the federal judiciary, has high standards for Democratic opposition to Trump nominees. [Bench Memos / National Review]
* While you wait for the 2019 edition of Above the Law’s law school rankings, check out the latest installment of the “revealed preferences” law school rankings, by C.J. Ryan and Brian L. Frye. [SSRN]
* What’s next for Kira Systems, a leader in the world of legal AI? Co-founder and CEO Noah Waisberg isn’t resting on his laurels — and he’s putting that $50 million investment from last September to work. [Artificial Lawyer]
* Fastcase continues to forge new partnerships — and in its latest alliance, it will give its subscribers access to select titles from the American Bar Association (which, full disclosure, published my book (affiliate link) in 2014). [Dewey B Strategic]
* If you’ll be in New York this coming Wednesday, consider attending the inaugural Kenneth P. Thompson ’92 Lecture on Race and Criminal Justice Reform at NYU Law School, focused on wrongful convictions and the roles of prosecutors and others in the criminal justice system. [NYU Law]
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Why Is Innovation So Hard For Lawyers And Firms?
Building a more productive practice requires building a more productive profession.
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The Next Hot Area Of Law: Privacy
The demand for lawyers who understand privacy is high — and will only get higher in the years ahead.
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ABA Legal Technology Guide: Top Tips For Solo And Small-Firm Lawyers
Here are some tips that really stood out from this year’s edition of the book.
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It’s Time To Vote: Help Pick The Startup Alley Finalists For ABA TECHSHOW
A panel of judges has whittled the applications down to 25. Now your votes will select the final 15.
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Just One Week Left To Apply For Legal Tech Startup Competition At ABA TECHSHOW
Do you have an innovative legal startup worthy of attention? Then this contest is for you.
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Call For Entries: The Second Annual ABA TECHSHOW ‘Startup Alley’ Competition
Do you have an innovative legal startup worthy of attention? Then this contest is for you.
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Conferences / Symposia, Technology
Overlap In August: ABA Annual Meeting And ILTACON
You’re sure to meet terrific and passionate lawyers and other legal professionals at these events.
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American Bar Association / ABA, Technology
New ABA Email Guidelines: How Can Lawyers Comply?
The path to secure client communications isn’t as complex as you might think.
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Ethics Panel: 1. Fill Bucket with Ice Water, 2. Pour Over Head
Tech columnist Bob Ambrogi identifies three top takeaways from a new, must-read legal ethics opinion.
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New Guidelines: ABA On Email And NYSBA On Social Media
What new ethics rules must lawyers abide by?
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Conferences / Symposia, Technology
Mixing Work With Play: Baseball And CLE
Baseball and continuing legal education — what’s not to like?
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Towards A More Holistic View of Legal Tech
Think about legal tech products not solely as discrete applications, but as components of your overall workflow.
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Conferences / Symposia, Technology
Chatbots And Tool Tips Welcome Spring
A cool new tool can give you real-time advice about your rights as an airline passenger.