by thelawyersgeek | Jan 24, 2025 | Technology News, Uncategorized
Many predictions about artificial intelligence (AI) and the legal profession suggest dramatic changes. From the end of billable hours to robots replacing lawyers, these projections vary widely. Optimists believe AI tools could improve legal equity by offering...
by thelawyersgeek | Jan 14, 2025 | Uncategorized
Microsoft today unleashed updates to plug a whopping 161 security vulnerabilities in Windows and related software, including three “zero-day” weaknesses that are already under active attack. Redmond’s inaugural Patch Tuesday of 2025 bundles more fixes than the company...
by thelawyersgeek | Feb 7, 2024 | Law Firm Growth, Law Firm Marketing, Managing a Law Firm, Small Law Firm, Uncategorized
Let’s talk about one of my favorite subjects: building a law firm that is valuable and sellable. Table of contents Your firm is probably one of the greatest investments of your time and energy. And the result of your labor shouldn’t be just a job that generates a...
by thelawyersgeek | Oct 4, 2023 | Artificial Intelligence, Emerging Technology, Legal Cybersecurity, Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility, Legal Technology, Small Law Firm, Tech Tips, Uncategorized
Hot Off the Presses: The Meta AI chatbot trained with user posts, and ChatGPT is no longer limited to September 2021 data. Follow along with Sharon Nelson, John Simek and Michael Maschke as they explain what that means for users. Table of contents Lawyers complained...
by thelawyersgeek | May 17, 2023 | Cloud Computing, Legal Technology, Uncategorized
The pandemic proved a great motivator for reluctant law firms to finally make the move to the cloud. Now, firms are faced with learning how to use their cloud-based technology more effectively and efficiently — and get the most from their cloud budget. Table of...
by thelawyersgeek | Apr 25, 2023 | Legal Technology, Uncategorized
When will data-informed discussions replace the ritual of negotiation performance art? Despite progress in AI and contract negotiations, the dance continues. Table of contents Contract negotiation, like most areas in the practice of law, has matured greatly in recent...
