You are so very wrong

Richard Tromans takes great exception to the new ethical guidance provided by the Law Society of England & Wales that says lawyers "should discuss the decision to use AI in providing legal services with the client" and "obtain informed consent." Richard doesn't mince words, writing, "this kind of narrative is ill-informed and undermines the use of legal tech tools just when they are most needed by an industry going through profound change." It seems that the bars and law societies around the world seem to share a common trait - being out of touch and behind the times. What would you suggest to their leaders? Read more at Artificial Lawyer: Law Society Loses The Plot Over AI and Ethics

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Hey Stan/Jan, what's the best plan?

This post answers the first question most lawyers ask, "What are other law firms doing?" The ALM staff have gathered the post COVID office plans of 46 law firms. Read more at The National Law Journal: The Way Back: How Law Firms Are Planning for Post-COVID Office Life

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Apple patching

John Simek is waning everyone to update and patch your Apple devices. iOS and iPadOS now at version 14.7.1, and macOS Big Sur at version 11.5.1. There is one particularly nasty zero-day exploit that could give someone complete access to your device. Read more at Your IT Consultant: Own an Apple Device? Patch Now!

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More from the BigHand Workflow Report

The pandemic has changed everything. With changing staffing models, work patterns and locations, its only logical to assume work flows will need to change as well. Eric Wangler, Global Managing Director of Workflow, BigHand examines data from The Legal Workflow Management Report and unpacks what it will take firms to be successful in 2021 and beyond. To learn more, read: The results are in: Legal support staffing must be addressed by law firms to successfully transition to hybrid working

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