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    Legal depts aren’t using genAI much yet, survey shows

    To the extent counsel are seeing teams in the broader organization use the tools, it’s mainly in marketing, research and IT.

    By Sept. 29, 2023
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    Opinion

    Using due diligence teams and eDiscovery solutions to reduce M&A data risk

    Litigation, fines and other risks can leave the acquirer blindsided if due diligence on data privacy compliance and cybersecurity is rushed during the merger. 

    By Amit Dungarani • Sept. 28, 2023
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    Making legal tech your organization's value driver

    The right technology, implemented the right way, is key for legal leaders. 

    By Legal Dive staff
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    Most workers use AI, usually without company safeguards

    Workers are quickly adopting generative AI, and most of them believe the powerful tools do not threaten their jobs, a Conference Board survey found.

    By Jim Tyson • Sept. 21, 2023
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    Cyber, general liability insurance might cover GenAI risk

    Use of protected data by generative AI could be covered by your cyber policy and IP claims like copyright infringement are typically covered by general liability insurance.

    By Sept. 19, 2023
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    Generative AI provides significant boost to knowledge workers, study finds

    Access to emerging AI resulted in higher-quality work and was particularly helpful for workers categorized as bottom-half-skill performers, a Harvard Business School study found. 

    By Sept. 18, 2023
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    Generative AI presents GCs with ‘generational leadership opportunity’

    The emerging AI’s language-centric capabilities are much better suited to legal work than previous waves of technology, which should benefit legal departments.

    By Sept. 15, 2023
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    Drafting contracts, flagging risk called top legal GenAI uses

    Although the tools can introduce risk if they’re not set up and maintained with discipline, there’s risk to not deploying the tools if team members use them on the side, tech specialists say.

    By Sept. 14, 2023
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    Don’t rush ethics in generative AI adoption plans

    Even when leaders feel the pressure to adopt generative AI quickly, ethical frameworks and use case policies should guide their plans.

    By Lindsey Wilkinson • Sept. 12, 2023
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    Microsoft seeks to reassure Copilot users with genAI copyright legal defense

    Users won’t be protected if they don’t use the content filters and guardrails Microsoft has built into its AI-assisted tools, the company says.  

    By Sept. 8, 2023
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    AI policies should start with the basics, legal chiefs say

    In-house legal departments are also advised to collaborate with other business units when drafting AI acceptable use policies.

    By Sept. 5, 2023
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    Opinion

    Implementing AI: 5 tips for better change management

    When legal department employees see firsthand that AI offers better results in a more efficient way, they’re more likely to get on board.

    By Jeffrey Solomon • Sept. 1, 2023
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    The American Bar Association launches AI-focused task force

    The panel, which features some well-known special advisors, is charged with developing AI best practices for the legal profession.

    By Aug. 30, 2023
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    Reveal widens ediscovery reach with Logikcull, IPRO acquisitions

    Each company brings its own focus to the mix. Reveal has a base of customers with large, complex data sets, while Logikcull specializes in smaller clients and IPRO is an on-premises provider. 

    By Aug. 30, 2023
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    60% of in-house counsel expect law firms to use generative AI

    Most corporate lawyers want to know if their outside firms are using tools such as ChatGPT and they want some say in the matter, according to a LexisNexis survey.

    By Aug. 25, 2023
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    Research is most common generative AI use case among lawyers

    Lawyers also report potential for the emerging AI to be used for drafting documents, document analysis and writing emails.

    By Aug. 24, 2023
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    Tools for time-crunched legal operations staff

    For team members who do more than just legal ops, knowing the state of technology and how to get people to use new processes are must-have skills.

    By Aug. 21, 2023
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    Opinion

    How in-house legal teams can use cloud marketplaces to purchase tech

    A cloud marketplace offers a diverse catalog of preconfigured software solutions catering to various legal departmental needs.

    By Shannon Smith • Aug. 17, 2023
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    How in-house legal professionals can embrace technology

    Colin Levy says generative AI tools, as well as well-known legacy products, can help lawyers and other legal department staff enhance their work.

    By Aug. 16, 2023
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    Curbing AI hallucinations before they start

    A generative AI tool will reveal where it’s likely, and not likely, to color outside the lines, but you need to ask it, the head of AI company Satisfi Labs says.

    By Aug. 16, 2023
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    Generative AI quickly rises ranks among leading enterprise risks

    Data privacy, cybersecurity and IP issues are contributing to risk executives’ concerns as the latest AI tools gain greater traction, Gartner reports.

    By Aug. 14, 2023
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    How AI can help with legal spend management

    Legal departments can use emerging AI-powered technology to determine what is a reasonable amount of time for outside counsel to spend on certain tasks. 

    By Aug. 9, 2023
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    How Pure Storage’s legal team is using generative AI

    The data storage company is testing out compliance use cases, and it’s hopeful AI can help reduce outside counsel spending and automate repetitive tasks.

    By Aug. 8, 2023
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    Six steps for writing a generative AI policy

    Employees might already be creating content with new tools, so in-house counsel should take the lead to get a policy in place before risks mount, experts say.

    By Aug. 3, 2023
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    Privacy roundup: Osano launches new maturity model, data mapping tool

    DataGrail and Dykema also recently announced new offerings to support businesses with their data privacy compliance efforts. 

    By Aug. 3, 2023
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    OpenAI promotes former Amazon lawyer to general counsel

    The new GC at the company behind ChatGPT says OpenAI is “navigating and shaping largely uncharted legal territory.”

    By Aug. 1, 2023