The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) on November 27 released a public guide to explain the uses, risks and benefits of smart contracts. The guide aims to provide practical…
The Future of Video Advertising in the Legal Field
Lawyers have been advertising on TV for decades, with varying degrees of success and decorum. In the early days, it was controversial and litigation ensued as to whether it was…
Let’s Untie the Knot – the Latest Trend in Online Lawyering
Most people do not get married thinking they are going to get divorced. However, sometimes things happen and a divorce looms on the horizon. Retaining an attorney for the divorce…
Law Firms, Say Hello to Your Robot Lawyer
The new robot lawyer will be better than the human one with the help of artificial intelligence (AI). The use of AI, although still in its infancy, is changing the legal…
Text a Lawyer: Can An App Increase Access to Legal Services?
Text a Lawyer is a new service, scheduled to launch soon, that promises to connect people with legal questions to a lawyer who can answer questions for a low-cost, set…
Smart Contracts: Blockchain’s Lawyer-Killer?
By now you may have heard that blockchain is going to change the world. Cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and their many competitors, which run on blockchains, are already enabling…