Nicole Black
Nicole Black is a Rochester, New York attorney and Director of Business and Community Relations at MyCase, web-based law practice management software. She's been blogging since 2005, has written a weekly column for the Daily Record since 2007, is the author of Cloud Computing for Lawyers, co-authors Social Media for Lawyers: the Next Frontier, and co-authors Criminal Law in New York. She's easily distracted by the potential of bright and shiny tech gadgets, along with good food and wine. You can follow her on Twitter at @nikiblack and she can be reached at niki.black@mycase.com.
Posts by Nicole Black
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Technology
AI Ethics Guidance Arrives Amid Rapid Legaltech Deployments
The legal industry is at a crossroads, and regardless of the path chosen, things may never be quite the same. -
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Balancing Legal Ethics With Rapid AI Innovation
The promised efficiency gains offered by these tools come with their own set of challenges, including doubts over result accuracy and concerns about client confidentiality. - Sponsored
How to Achieve Quicker, More Valuable Case Settlements with Minimal Effort: A Guide for Personal Injury Lawyers
We’re pleased to share the “Top 5 Things Carriers Are Looking for in Demands” — a guide authored by a lawyer with deep experience on… -
Technology
The Path To Generative AI Proficiency For Legal Professionals
Even if the need to understand prompt engineering disappears over time, this foundational knowledge will likely still be useful in the future.
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Technology
The Future Of Law: ILTACON 2023's Legal Tech Innovations
Ready Or Not, Generative AI Is Here. -
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This Is Why We Can't Have Nice Things Like AI
Don't you hate it when reality mimics dystopian fiction? -
Technology
Do NOT, I Repeat, Do NOT Use ChatGPT For Legal Research
These chatbots are bald-faced liars that pull facts out of thin air. -
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Leveraging ChatGPT In Legal Practice: Best Practices And Ethical Considerations
You can think of ChatGPT and tools like it as a highly intelligent assistant who sometimes sprinkles inaccuracies into its otherwise very helpful responses. -
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Attorney AI Assistants: GPT-Driven Tools And Browser Extensions To Streamline Your Work
By embracing these technologies, you'll be better positioned to keep up with the rapidly evolving legal technology landscape. - Sponsored
How Generative AI Is Disrupting Law Firm Billing Practices
Amid legal landscape shifts, billing practices remain vital. With generative AI enabling faster, more efficient work, some law firms may adjust billing models accordingly. -
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Preserving The Human Element: Contrasting LeVar Burton's Vision With The Promise Of Generative AI At Legalweek 2023
As 'Dune' author Frank Herbert put it back in 1965, 'Thou shalt not make a machine in the likeness of a human mind.' -
Small Law Firms
A Strategic Approach: Tips For Growing Your Legal Practice During Economic Uncertainty
A critical aspect of running a successful, profitable law practice is ensuring prompt and timely payments from clients. -
Technology
ChatGPT: What It Is And Why It Matters To Lawyers
For now, it's a great start, but that's all it is. -
Technology
Why Should Lawyers Care About The Metaverse?
If you're like most people, while you may be aware of the metaverse, you probably don't fully understand what it is. Let's rectify that. -
Small Law Firms
Financial Data: Here's How Lawyers Get Paid
Data from the report showed that when lawyers offer clients multiple ways to pay invoices, they receive payment significantly faster.
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The Smartfirm Playbook - Thriving In Today’s Legal Landscape
Strategically using software and automation to boost efficiency and streamline operations, allowing for a laser-focus on practicing law.
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InterAction+ Brings Power Of CRM Software To Law Firms Of All Sizes
The only legal CRM with exclusive content from LexisNexis®.
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LawPay Pro Offers Upgraded Time And Billing Essentials
AffiniPay’s latest product for the legal community, introduced earlier this year, presents a simple web-based solution for attorneys seeking seamless firm cash flow.
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How Generative AI Is Disrupting Law Firm Billing Practices
Amid legal landscape shifts, billing practices remain vital. With generative AI enabling faster, more efficient work, some law firms may adjust billing models accordingly.
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How to Achieve Quicker, More Valuable Case Settlements with Minimal Effort: A Guide for Personal Injury Lawyers
We’re pleased to share the “Top 5 Things Carriers Are Looking for in Demands” — a guide authored by a lawyer with deep experience on…
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Technology
Book Review: 'The Lawyer’s Guide To Collaboration Tools And Technologies'
The co-hosts of the legal technology podcast "The Kennedy-Mighell Report" have written a book on collaboration technology. -
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ILTACON 2022: Integrations, APIs, And A Piece Of The Pie
The good news for legal technology vendors is that no matter how you slice the pie, right now there's room for just about everyone. -
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Productivity Data: Here's How Lawyers Get Work Done
The more you understand how the technology you choose is used in your firm, the better your firm will run. -
Courts, Technology
Are Virtual Court Proceedings Here To Stay? All Signs Point To Yes.
Even with all the wrinkles that still remain to iron out, the virtual court transition has begun. -
Litigators
The Death Of A Mentor, And Other Stories
He loved to tell stories, no matter the audience. And it was that trait, among many others, that made him such a skilled litigator. -
Technology
Do We Really Need Another Legal Technology Directory?
The LawNext legal technology directory provides legal professionals with a wealth of information and resources about the legal software products on the market. -
Legal Technology
Legalweek And ABA TECHSHOW 2022 Round Up: Connecting In Person For A Change
The many benefits of connecting in person far outweighed any reservations that I had about socializing face to face.