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Discovery and privacy issues complicate cases. Wearable technology is poised to become the next big thing in personal computing technology. The devices record and report massive amounts of personal data, including photos and video. As more Americans adopt the growing technology, wearable technology is becoming an important tool in litigating personal injury lawsuits. Despite George…
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 legal, that is, until most state bar associations approved it along with restrictions. It was also extremely expensive to run television ads, with most campaigns…
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 can be quite costly. In fact, the average cost of just one family attorney can run to $17,250. If both parties hire attorneys, then the…
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 profession profoundly. What is AI? Artificial intelligence is the term used when computers and machines are able to perform tasks that are characteristic of human…
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 fee. Text a Lawyer will offer real legal advice from verified attorneys. Text a Lawyer is designed to provide access to legal assistance to anyone,…
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 highly secure monetary transactions, both legal and illegal. More recently, you may have come across articles speculating that a related technology called “smart contracts” may…
Artificial intelligence (AI), a process that mimics certain operations of the human mind, is transforming legal ethics. However, using emerging and existing technologies to practice law raises complicated and complex ethical issues. Consider some of the latest additions of legal technology: A voice-activated personal assistant such as the RightsNOW App that handles legal research questions. While…
The federal government has undone net neutrality rules, but states, tech companies and activists have not given up the fight for an open internet. Network neutrality is the principle that all data on the internet should be treated equally, and internet service providers (ISPs) should not be allowed to give certain apps or services special…
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