June 08, 2023

How to Write Winning Legal Briefs With Judicial Analytics

Write a Winning Brief: Why It’s Important How to Write a Winning Legal Brief The Importance of Judicial Analytics Start Winning with Legal Briefs First impressions matter — that's why writing a powerful legal brief is critical when building a winning case. Defined as a written document in which you present your arguments to the court, a legal brief ultimately serves one of two purposes: ...

June 06, 2023

Combining Extractive and Generative AI for New Possibilities

By Jake Nelson | Product Manager Much has been written already about the potential impact of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools on the legal industry. The New York Times reports that it will “change the practice of law” and a Brookings Institution white paper predicts it will “revolutionize the practice of law” by improving the efficiency of attorneys. But let’s pause for a...

June 02, 2023

Top 5 Benefits Lawyers Expect from Generative AI, According to New LexisNexis Survey

By Steve Carroll | VP of Customer Insights We recently published an article in this space highlighting some of the results of a groundbreaking survey conducted by LexisNexis regarding how generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, such as ChatGPT, are impacting the legal profession in these early days of their commercial availability. In the first post, we shared our findings from talking to consumers nationwide...

May 22, 2023

Generative AI for Lawyers: What It Is, How It Works, and Using It for Maximum Impact

What is Generative AI? Uses of Generative AI for Lawyers and Law Firms What to Look for When Selecting a Generative AI Tool Learn More about Generative AI Technology Updated October 24, 2023 In late November 2022, the release of ChatGPT, a powerful generative artificial intelligence (AI) tool , sparked a global revolution, with the legal industry also experiencing its profound effects. In fact, the legal...

May 16, 2023

The Power of Artificial Intelligence in Legal Research

Summary: What is Artificial Intelligence Artificial Intelligence in Law Lexis+ ® Context ® Lexis+ AI™ Resources and Information Try AI-Powered Legal Research Technology This article was updated on November 6, 2023. In 2019, the ABA Legal Technology Survey reported that only 8% of respondents were using resources with artificial intelligence (AI). In a few short years, however, AI...

May 11, 2023

Generative AI and the Law

By Suzanne McGee AI is here already -- with the power to change the legal profession The artificial intelligence tool ChatGPT has taken the world by storm since its November 2022 launch. But in many sectors of the economy, this was simply generative AI’s public debut. In the legal world, for example, law firms and others have been examining AI’s potential for a long time – putting it to practical...

May 11, 2023

Cannabis in the Workplace and Employment Law Considerations

By Julie Webster-Matthews U.S. history is full of examples of conflicts between federal and state laws when it comes to controversial issues, but one of the more intriguing areas where this conflict is playing out in real-time is with the regulation of cannabis. Under the Controlled Substances Act in Title 21 of the U.S. Code, marijuana remains a “Schedule 1” drug — alongside narcotics such as heroin...

May 04, 2023

Media Reacts to Lexis+ AI Launch

At LexisNexis, we envision a world where AI and the applications it powers will enable our customers to achieve better outcomes and ultimately advance the rule of law around the globe. That's why we launched Lexis+ AI, and the legal industry is taking notice. Check out these stories in the media marking the launch: The Wall Street Journal: End of the Billable Hour? Law Firms Get On Board With Artificial Intelligence...

May 04, 2023

New Survey Identifies How Consumers Would Be Willing to Use Generative AI to Address Legal Needs

By Steve Carroll If it feels to you like generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools have gone from a sci-fi idea to a transformational tech in a matter of months, it’s because they have. ChatGPT was launched as a prototype on November 20, 2022, and within a matter of a few months it has touched off a flurry of excitement, astonishment, investment and fear. We wanted to be on the front end of this conversation...

April 27, 2023

Revisiting eDiscovery Fundamentals

By Angela Chmielewski The process of electronic discovery is more than a crucial element of modern litigation, it is an enormous business and area of legal practice unto itself. The eDiscovery market was estimated at $11.2 billion last year — and is expected to be a $17 Billion business by 2027 — and many of the nation’s largest law firms have formed distinct eDiscovery Practice Groups that employ...

April 26, 2023

How In-House Teams Can Navigate the Regulatory Fallout from Bank Failures

By Celeste Mitchell-Byars and Mark Haut Many in-house counsel at companies across all industries were caught off-guard by a flurry of disconcerting bank failures last month. Following the collapse of crypto exchange FTX in late-2022, U.S. bank regulators began raising concerns on bank risks and vulnerabilities from crypto assets. The first public sign of problems brewing was on March 8, 2023, when California-based...

April 21, 2023

Lexis vs. Lexis+: The Comparison

Summary: Lexis vs. Lexis+: Product Overview and Timeline Content Comparison Comparison of Key Features Price Comparison Try Lexis+ Lexis ® and Lexis+ ® are two leading legal research platforms from LexisNexis ® that provide access to an extensive database of information, including, but not limited to, case law, statutes, regulations, and secondary sources. Widely used by attorneys and other...

April 21, 2023

Technology for Litigators: 5 Reasons Why Data Analytics Tools Matter for Success

This post was originally published in July 2020 and was updated in April 2023. Long reserved for big law firms with big budgets, litigation data analytics tools have become more accessible in recent years. These groundbreaking resources allow firms of any size to gain data-driven insights into factors that influence their litigation matters, like the venue in which the case was filed or the judge assigned to the case...

April 06, 2023

A Sea Change in Antitrust Enforcement: How Antitrust Compliance Can Be a “Cost Savings Program” for U.S. Companies

The Biden administration made it clear from its earliest days in office that antitrust enforcement would undergo a major sea change under new leadership at the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC). “We feel strongly that we are playing a role in our democracy in responding to the will of the people,” said Timothy Wu during a speech to the ABA Antitrust Law Section in November 2021...

April 05, 2023

California Equal Pay Act (EPA) Case: California Appeals Court Allows Staples Employee to Proceed with Claim

While in-house counsel at U.S. companies have been monitoring their compliance with a wave of new salary transparency laws, a court has given new life to a closely watched pay discrimination case in California. A California appeals court ruled in Allen v. Staples, Inc. that a trial court erred in dismissing an employee’s claim under California’s Equal Pay Act (EPA) and reversed the trial court’s decision...

April 04, 2023

Potential Ban on Non-compete Agreements: How In-House Counsel Can Prepare for Possible Impact

By Elias Kahn | Senior Product Manager, Lexis Practical Guidance The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a notice of proposed rulemaking last month that, if adopted, would ban virtually all non-compete agreements nationwide between employers and employees. The potential non-compete ban would be one of the broadest expansions of agency authority in the FTC’s history, as reported by Law360 . Note also that on...

April 03, 2023

Litigation Analytics: The Types of Data You Need in Court

Summary What is Litigation Analytics? Types of Data Analysis Cognitive Analytics and Artificial Intelligence From Law Office to Courtroom: Integrating Litigation Analytics into Your Strategy This article was originally published on March 6, 2019, and was updated on May 17, 2023. Technological advances are revolutionizing the process of litigation. The challenge — and opportunity — of exploding...

March 31, 2023

7 Litigation Support Software Tools to Maximize Efficiency

This post was originally published in October 2020 and was updated on March 31, 2023. It's not a surprise that technology can simplify the job of a litigator, regardless of their area of expertise. Litigators today have the benefit of a wide range of legal tools tailored to their practice. These solutions, when properly leveraged, can help take their practice to the next level. What is litigation support software...

March 28, 2023

Artificial Intelligence for Lawyers: How AI Revolutionizes Your Legal Practice

Summary Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Legal Research Useful Analytics for Attorneys Artificial Intelligence for a Law Firm How Will AI Affect the Practice of Law? This article was originally published in November 2018 and was updated on November 20, 2023. Historically, people often associated artificial intelligence (AI) with visions of robots from science-fiction movies — but...

March 24, 2023

What is Legal Analytics?

Summary: What Can Legal Analytics Do? The Data Behind Analytics Magic The Value of Legal Analytics Will Legal Analytics Replace Lawyers? Revolutionize Your Practice With Legal Analytics This article was originally published on November 11, 2019, and was updated on March 24, 2023. Big data analytics technologies are becoming omnipresent in many industries, and the legal sector is no exception. Enter...

March 21, 2023

Artificial Intelligence: Judge Slams Attorney for Not Using AI in Court

Updated November 20, 2023 Summary: Excessive Attorney's Fees: Recap of the Case A Call for AI in Legal Research Prepare for the Courtroom with AI-Enhanced Technology At LexisNexis, we have not been subtle about our views regarding the impact artificial intelligence (AI) is having — and will continue to have — on the practice of law. We’ve discussed a myriad of AI-related topics, including...

March 20, 2023

AI Terms for Legal Professionals: Understanding What Powers Legal Tech

The legal technology landscape is evolving rapidly in front of our eyes, creating a whole new vocabulary of AI-related terms and phrases . For those of us who aren’t product developers or software engineers, it’s helpful to define what these terms mean. This user guide is designed to equip you with a better understanding of key AI concepts. The Basics Extractive vs. Generative Large Language Models...

March 09, 2023

Infinity Wars: The Epic Battle for Gender Equality in the Law

Summary Heroic but Unequal Equal Pay in the Legal Industry Make a Change with Practical Guidance This article was originally published in June 2018 with updates made on March 9, 2023. Our legal heroes exist in a world that suffers from gender inequality. The super world of superheroes has a not-so-super problem: gender. Despite the box-office success of Avengers: Infinity War , much as been written about...

March 08, 2023

ESG in 2023: Key Capital Markets Developments to Monitor

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has in recent years prioritized environmental, social, and governance (ESG) disclosures by public companies and the fight against “green washing” as key policy initiatives. This includes the creation of a Climate and ESG Task Force in 2021, whereby the SEC planted a flag in the ground and made it clear that ESG disclosure regulation will be a fixture of their...

March 06, 2023

10 Famous Female Lawyers Who Shaped The Legal Industry

Summary Click on an attorney to jump to their bio: Charlotte E. Ray Belva Lockwood Constance Baker Motley Sandra Day O’Connor Anita Hill Janet Reno Ruth Bader Ginsburg Gloria Allred Sonia Sotomayor Loretta Lynch Today's progress toward a more equitable world is the result of an array of historically marginalized voices speaking up against adversity. Women...