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Law Technology Daily Digest
Tuesday, November 19, 2024 - Volume 21 No. 988
Rethinking productivity
In the first of our reconstruction posts, William Josten argues that productivity and lawyer performance must be the first to be torn apart and put back together differently. He doesn't mince words when he writes, "The term productivity as used by law firms is really a bit of an economic misnomer. For most industries, productivity deals with a measurement of outputs, or the things produced. For lawyers in law firms, productivity is actually a measure of inputs. And measuring the number of hours worked - the traditional way that law firms measure productivity - focuses on the amount of effort that goes into completing a task rather than the actual completion of the task or the amount of money it ultimately generates." If you're interested in where the technology rubber meets the business road, productivity and profitability is a good place to start. Be sure to grab a level and measuring tape and read more at
Thomson Reuters Blog :
The declining case for old school lawyer productivity metrics
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Breaking up monolithic IT
Beth Stackpole talks about reconstruction of the core of IT (or Technology Solutions Group as the rebranding goes). If I had a larger group, I think I would follow BBIN's example of taking the traditional IT group and breaking it into "subgroups providing PC, cloud, infrastructure, security, and data services to the larger enterprise with associated solution leaders closely aligned to core business functions." Grab a hammer and read more at
CIO :
The 'Great IT Rebrand': Restructuring IT for business success
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Getting the plumbing right
Alex Smith of iManage writes a clever post on the reconstruction needs of a firm moving forward with artificial intelligence (AI). Information architecture (IA) is what needs work. As a frustrated architect, I appreciate his builders analogy and the need to lay down water pipes so the bathrooms, laundry and kitchen be properly serviced. He writes, "A fundamental goal here is to ensure that gen AI tools are looking at good data." He is spot on that few firms have invested in data cleanup, "few organizations can be bothered to go back over 20 years' worth of data and perform the grueling work of cleaning it up." Garbage in/Garbage out - is truer today than ever before. Grab a pipe wrench and your favorite industrial cleaner and read more at
Legaltech news :
Why Law Firms Should Focus on IA for Improved Gen AI
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Security News
Belden announces products designed to enhance data security Help Net Security, November 19, 2024 Dev + Sec: A collaborative approach to cybersecurity Help Net Security, November 19, 2024 Why AI alone can’t protect you from sophisticated email threats Help Net Security, November 19, 2024 Open-source and free Android password managers that prioritize your privacy Help Net Security, November 19, 2024 Google report shows CISOs must embrace change to stay secure Help Net Security, November 19, 2024 Threat modeling your generative AI workload to evaluate security risk AWS Security Blog, November 19, 2024 What is “Scam Likely”? Putting the phone down on unwanted calls WeLiveSecurity, November 19, 2024 Microsoft Vulnerability Poses Risk to Domain Control Information Security Buzz, November 19, 2024 T-Mobile Among Telecom Giants Hit by China-Linked Cyberattack Campaign Information Security Buzz, November 19, 2024 Beyond the EU: How British Businesses Can Prepare for NIS2 Information Security Buzz, November 19, 2024 Brave on iOS adds new "Shred" button to wipe site-specific data Bleeping Computer, November 18, 2024 Chinese hackers exploit Fortinet VPN zero-day to steal credentials Bleeping Computer, November 18, 2024 US space tech giant Maxar discloses employee data breach Bleeping Computer, November 18, 2024 Palo Alto Networks patches two firewall zero-days used in attacks Bleeping Computer, November 18, 2024 US charges Phobos ransomware admin after South Korea extradition Bleeping Computer, November 18, 2024 Critical RCE bug in VMware vCenter Server now exploited in attacks Bleeping Computer, November 18, 2024 Software Liability Comes to the EU: Navigating New… Vera Alert, November 18, 2024 Fake Bitwarden ads on Facebook push info-stealing Chrome extension Bleeping Computer, November 18, 2024 Microsoft 365 Admin portal abused to send sextortion emails Bleeping Computer, November 18, 2024 Attackers are exploiting 2 zero-days in Palo Alto Networks firewalls (CVE-2024-0012, CVE-2024-9474) Help Net Security, November 18, 2024 Major security audit of critical FreeBSD components now available Help Net Security, November 18, 2024 Most of 2023’s Top Exploited Vulnerabilities Were Zero-Days Schneier on Security, November 18, 2024 FortiGuard Labs: Advisory Services for Cyber Resilience Fortinet Blog, November 18, 2024 Dark Friday: How Cybercriminals Are Targeting Your Holiday Shopping Complex Discovery, November 18, 2024
News and Blogs
Risk Reading — Law Firm Cybercrime/Reputation Mitigation, Law Firm Insurance Landscape, Firm Dodges Discovery-driven Disqualification Bressler Risk Blog, November 18, 2024
Corporate Legal Focus
Chair Gensler Reflects on Legacy at the Commission CorporateCounsel.net Blog, November 18, 2024 The Next Administration’s Day One Rulemaking Action CorporateCounsel.net Blog, November 18, 2024 PCAOB Pauses NOCLAR CorporateCounsel.net Blog, November 18, 2024
PRACTICE SUPPORT / E-DISCOVERY
News and Blogs
Data Collection Strategies in Complex Litigation: eDiscovery Trends EDiscovery Today, November 18, 2024 Thursday’s November 2024 EDRM Case Law Webinar Will Make You Thankful: eDiscovery Webinars EDiscovery Today, November 18, 2024 State Data Breach Notification Laws Peter Vogel: Internet, Info Tech, eDiscovery Blog, November 18, 2024 The Law & Economics of the First Amendment: Curation, Targeted Advertising, and Access to Online Speech Truth on the Market, November 18, 2024
Vendor Announcements
Cerberus Vindicated Against Fraud and Breach of Fiduciary Duty Claims Doar: Press Releases, November 18, 2024 Mitratech Celebrates Four Consecutive Years of Leadership in the SPARK Matrix™ for Vendor Risk Management Mitratech: Press Releases, November 18, 2024
KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT / LEAN / ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE / MACHINE LEARNING
News and Blogs
(6) When we become cogs – by Rohit Krishnan Post Shift Blog, November 19, 2024 How to Conduct Comprehensive Archival Surveys Think Clearly Blog: Lucidea, November 18, 2024 Generative AI Is Still Just a Prediction Machine Harvard Business Review, November 18, 2024 ChatGPT Defeated Doctors at Diagnosing Illness: Artificial Intelligence Trends EDiscovery Today, November 18, 2024 AI revolution creates demand for hot new job: AI librarian Stephen's Lighthouse, November 18, 2024 AI-generated shows could replace lost DVD revenue, Ben Affleck says Ars Technica, November 18, 2024 Apple Intelligence notification summaries are honestly pretty bad Ars Technica, November 18, 2024 Explicit deepfake scandal shuts down Pennsylvania school Ars Technica, November 18, 2024
Vendor Announcements
US Magistrate Judge Embry Kidd Confirmed to 11th Circuit Blog of Legal Times, November 18, 2024 Shaq Signs $11 Million Settlement to Resolve Astrals Investor Claims Blog of Legal Times, November 18, 2024 Amazon, SpaceX Press Constitutional Challenges to NLRB at 5th Circuit Blog of Legal Times, November 18, 2024 'Nuclear Option'?: Eli Lilly Taps Big Law Firms in Federal Drug Pricing Dispute Blog of Legal Times, November 18, 2024 Ex-Deputy AG Trusts U.S. Legal System To Pull Country Through Times of Duress Blog of Legal Times, November 18, 2024 DATASHEET: Purview Services Overview InOutsource, November 18, 2024 Departing USPTO Director Vidal to Rejoin Winston & Strawn Blog of Legal Times, November 18, 2024 Nelson Mullins, Greenberg Traurig, Jones Day Have Established Themselves As Biggest Outsiders in Atlanta Legal Market Blog of Legal Times, November 18, 2024
BIG DATA / DATA SCIENCE / ANALYTICS
LEADERSHIP / PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
News and Blogs
The Upside of Disruption Leadership Now Blog, November 18, 2024 Why Is Leadership Development Important? 4 Reasons to Invest Center for Creative Leadership Blog, November 18, 2024 Leadership in Polycrisis: Essential Capabilities for Navigating Global Challenges Center for Creative Leadership Blog, November 18, 2024 Accelerate Learning With Leadership Development at Scale Center for Creative Leadership Blog, November 18, 2024 What Is Authentic Leadership, and Why Does It Matter? Center for Creative Leadership Blog, November 18, 2024 Stronger Together: How Leadership & Evaluation Drive Nonprofit Impact Center for Creative Leadership Blog, November 18, 2024 How to Give Feedback Most Effectively Center for Creative Leadership Blog, November 18, 2024 Ask the Expert: Challenging Conversations Center for Creative Leadership Blog, November 18, 2024 Are Leaders Born or Made? Center for Creative Leadership Blog, November 18, 2024 The 5 Best Times for Leadership Development Center for Creative Leadership Blog, November 18, 2024 How to Maximize Irritating Genius Leadership Freak, November 18, 2024 Organizational Resilience: The process of building resilience within your company - Thomson Reuters Institute Legal Resource Center: Thomson Reuters, November 19, 2024 Working While Parenting a Teen: Not What I Expected Harvard Business Review, November 18, 2024 Getting performance reviews right McKinsey Insights & Publications, November 18, 2024 What is biodiversity? McKinsey Insights & Publications, November 18, 2024 Do I Really Want To Be a C-Suite Leader? Harvard Business Review, November 18, 2024 Research: The Stigma Disabled People Face During Negotiations Harvard Business Review, November 18, 2024
Vendor Announcements
7 Toxic Behaviors We Don’t Want To See In People In Leadership Roles Lolly Daskal, November 19, 2024
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT / MARKETING
News and Blogs
Bioengineers made mutant, solar-powered hamster cells Popular Science: Technology, November 18, 2024 Selfies have changed our perception of what we look like. Here’s why. Popular Science: Technology, November 18, 2024 Windows has a hidden tool that makes installing apps much quicker Popular Science: Technology, November 18, 2024 This AI-generated grandma thwarts scammers with long stories about her cat Popular Science: Technology, November 18, 2024 The hidden Mac tool for converting annoying HEIC images Popular Science: Technology, November 18, 2024 How to leave Twitter for Bluesky Popular Science: Technology, November 18, 2024 Navigation app uses government data to help off-roaders avoid wildfire areas Popular Science: Technology, November 18, 2024 Goodbye, annoying touchscreens. Welcome back, buttons? Popular Science: Technology, November 18, 2024 The battle against fatbergs has a new weapon Popular Science: Technology, November 18, 2024 Google used millions of Android phones to map the worst enemy of GPS Popular Science: Technology, November 18, 2024 Watch a robot operate on a pork loin Popular Science: Technology, November 18, 2024 The forgotten technology that made YouTube possible Popular Science: Technology, November 18, 2024 Why your computer screen hurts your eyes (and how to help) Popular Science: Technology, November 18, 2024 It’s time to declutter your messy macOS Popular Science: Technology, November 18, 2024 What wine blends and NASCAR wins taught me about engine oil Popular Science: Technology, November 18, 2024 Aston Martin vanquishes the ghosts of bygone spies Popular Science: Technology, November 18, 2024 5 cool Toyota concept builds that’ll make you want to adventure outside Popular Science: Technology, November 18, 2024 Goodbye Google? How to use ChatGPT’s new web search. Popular Science: Technology, November 18, 2024 Bioprinting breakthrough uses acoustic waves to create lab-grown human tissue Popular Science: Technology, November 18, 2024 World’s first wooden satellite shares material with samurai sword sheaths Popular Science: Technology, November 18, 2024 What is the future of sustainability? McKinsey Insights & Publications, November 18, 2024
News and Blogs
*Notebook LM* AI-Generated Discussion of Legal Operations Reinventing Professional Services, November 19, 2024 German Facebook Users Eligible For Compensation Over Data Breach Silicon UK, November 19, 2024 Xiaomi Raises EV Delivery Goal Amidst Strong Demand Silicon UK, November 19, 2024 Cheap MacBooks vs. Android Laptops: Google's plan to make desktop Linux a reality ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, November 19, 2024 PreLaw magazine bestows high marks on the School of Law in legal technology, moot court, and more - University of Miami: News@theU (Legal Technology), November 18, 2024 AI accelerated legal tech funding – this is how it takes the next step - - Global Corporate Venturing (Legal Technology), November 18, 2024 Canadian law professor gives Lexis+ AI “a failing grade” – LexisNexis responds - Legal IT Insider (Legal Technology), November 18, 2024 Clifford Chance hits O'Melveny for third New York partner in a month Global Legal Post: Big Stories, November 18, 2024 The 55+ best Black Friday Amazon deals 2024: Early sales live now ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, November 18, 2024 The 28+ best Black Friday phone deals 2024: Early sales available now ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, November 18, 2024 The best Black Friday soundbar and speaker deals: Save on Bose, Sonos, Beats, and more ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, November 18, 2024 This is the only indoor security camera you'll ever need - and it's only $50 now ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, November 18, 2024 This Samsung phone is the model I recommend to most people (and it's $175 off right now) ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, November 18, 2024 The best email hosting services of 2024: Expert tested ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, November 18, 2024 Is Apple finally going to make a TV set? Maybe. Here's what it'll depend on ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, November 18, 2024 My favorite tablet for watching movies is not an iPad or Samsung Galaxy Tab ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, November 18, 2024 How to clear your Google search cache on Android (and why you should) ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, November 18, 2024 My Linux predictions for 2025: It's going to be a good year ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, November 18, 2024 You can still buy a 50-inch Hisense 4K TV for $138 at Walmart - how to secure the deal ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, November 18, 2024 Forget Dyson: Roborock's wet-dry vacuum left my floors spotless (and it's $180 for Black Friday) ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, November 18, 2024 Apple’s headphone adapter for older iPhones sells out, possibly never to return Ars Technica, November 18, 2024 By the Numbers: The 2024 LTN Law Firm Tech Survey Legaltech News from law.com, November 18, 2024 Thomas Kuhn and the Structure of an Antitrust “Revolution” Disrupt Legal, November 18, 2024 The five key criteria for evaluating legal AI products Global Legal Post: Big Stories, November 18, 2024 Pinsent Masons recruits from Barclays for firm’s first transformation director Global Legal Post: Big Stories, November 18, 2024 The Global Legal Post teams up with LexisNexis to explore challenges and opportunities of Gen AI adoption Global Legal Post: Big Stories, November 18, 2024 The ABA’s International Law Section celebrates a century of legal amity in London Global Legal Post: Big Stories, November 18, 2024 US Finalises $6.6bn Award For TSMC Arizona Plants Silicon UK, November 18, 2024 SpaceX Prepares Tender Offer At $250bn Valuation Silicon UK, November 18, 2024 US Releases Security Advice For AI In Critical Infrastructure Silicon UK, November 18, 2024 Lenovo Beats Estimates, Raises Projections As PC Sales Recover Silicon UK, November 18, 2024 This Android phone reminds me of an iPhone from the back, but it's a fraction of the price ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, November 18, 2024 I use this tablet more than my iPad Pro, and it costs a fraction of the price ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, November 18, 2024 Is Perplexity Pro worth the subscription? This free shipping perk just might convince me ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, November 18, 2024 Get a Walmart+ membership for half off and snag exclusive access to upcoming Black Friday sales ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, November 18, 2024 5 ways to use Google Scholar to supercharge your research efforts ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, November 18, 2024 Black Friday 2024 is nearly here: Everything you need to know about holiday shopping ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, November 18, 2024 The 19 best Black Friday laptop deals 2024: Early sales available now ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, November 18, 2024 You can watch Bluesky's explosive user growth in real time ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, November 18, 2024 One of the best QLED TVs I've tested isn't made by Samsung or LG (and up to $2,000 off) ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, November 18, 2024 10 lessons I've learned from the open-source community that aren't about tech ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, November 18, 2024 The 20 best Black Friday deals under $25: Early sales available now ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, November 18, 2024 The 24 best Black Friday tablet deals 2024: Early sales available now ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, November 18, 2024 The iPad Mini 7 is almost perfect for me - except its missing one critical feature ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, November 18, 2024 I can't recommend this rugged power station enough to drone users - and it's $340 off for Black Friday ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, November 18, 2024 A Chance to Build Stratechery, November 18, 2024 CJC AI Guidelines for Canadian Courts Leave Room for Improvement Slaw.ca: Practice of Law, November 18, 2024 AEDI Takeaways: Demystifying Hype, Changing Caselaw & Harvey’s CEO Talks State of Industry Legaltech News from law.com, November 18, 2024 Nordic Capital Plans to Acquire IP Management Solutions Provider Anaqua Legaltech News from law.com, November 18, 2024 Why Law Firms Should Focus on IA for Improved Gen AI Legaltech News from law.com, November 18, 2024 Companies' Dirty Little Secret: Those Privacy Opt-Out Requests Usually Aren't Honored Legaltech News from law.com, November 18, 2024 Legaltech Rundown: DeepL Launches Voice Translator Solution, BigHand Upgrades Intelligence Software, and More Legaltech News from law.com, November 18, 2024
Vendor Announcements
Legal Tech: Establishing, Collecting, and Analyzing Metrics for Success Legal IT Professionals, November 19, 2024 Reinhart Goes Live with Oddr’s AI-Powered Invoice-to-Cash Platform Legal IT Professionals, November 18, 2024 Sheppard Mullin Leverages BigHand Business Intelligence for Role-Based Financial Reporting Legal IT Professionals, November 18, 2024 Anaqua to be acquired by Nordic Capital Legal IT Professionals, November 18, 2024 iCompli Hosts Educational Event on Information Governance at Bristows LLP Legal IT Professionals, November 18, 2024 Sheppard Mullin: Using BigHand Business Intelligence to achieve role-based financial reporting BigHand, November 18, 2024
Law Firm News
The ‘Great IT Rebrand’: Restructuring IT for business success CIO Magazine, November 19, 2024 Banks bet on AI to deliver digital efficiencies CIO Magazine, November 18, 2024 New framework aims to keep AI safe in US critical infrastructure CIO Magazine, November 18, 2024 Why PCI compliance matters more than ever in the financial sector CIO Magazine, November 18, 2024
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In the first of our reconstruction posts, William Josten argues that productivity and lawyer performance must be the first to be torn apart and put back together differently. He doesn't mince words when he writes, "The term productivity as used by law firms is really a bit of an economic misnomer. For most industries, productivity deals with a measurement of outputs, or the things produced. For lawyers in law firms, productivity is actually a measure of inputs. And measuring the number of hours worked - the traditional way that law firms measure productivity - focuses on the amount of effort that goes into completing a task rather than the actual completion of the task or the amount of money it ultimately generates." If you're interested in where the technology rubber meets the business road, productivity and profitability is a good place to start. Be sure to grab a level and measuring tape and read more at Thomson Reuters Blog: 
Alex Smith of iManage writes a clever post on the reconstruction needs of a firm moving forward with artificial intelligence (AI). Information architecture (IA) is what needs work. As a frustrated architect, I appreciate his builders analogy and the need to lay down water pipes so the bathrooms, laundry and kitchen be properly serviced. He writes, "A fundamental goal here is to ensure that gen AI tools are looking at good data." He is spot on that few firms have invested in data cleanup, "few organizations can be bothered to go back over 20 years' worth of data and perform the grueling work of cleaning it up." Garbage in/Garbage out - is truer today than ever before. Grab a pipe wrench and your favorite industrial cleaner and read more at Legaltech news: 
