A Message From the Editor

Good afternoon. In this week's editor's picks, you can read about:

-A lawyer used ChatGPT to write a legal brief, failed to check it, and now faces sanctions
-E-discovery platform Casepoint hit with ransomware attack from BlackCat hacker cartel
-Judges require certifications about the use of AI
-Legal experts weigh in on the longevity of the billable hour

Those stories and more can be found in today's roundup. Have a great week!

– Stephanie Wilkins, Editor-in-Chief, Legaltech News

Casepoint Suffered Ransomware Attack, BlackCat Hacker Cartel Claims on Dark Web | Legaltech News

The Casepoint platform is used by a number of U.S. government agencies and department. BlackCat claims to be holding... Read More

The Problem With the ‘Bogus’ ChatGPT Legal Brief? It’s Not the Tech | Legaltech News

A New York lawyer faces sanctions after submitting a ChatGPT-written brief with fake case citations to the court. “None... Read More

Judges, Attorneys React to Federal Court Generative AI Order: Too Hot, Too Cold, Or Just Right? | Legaltech News

Two judges have now issued new requirements for attorneys using generative artificial intelligence in legal work. The... Read More

Not an Outlier: Why Legal Tech Companies Are Prime Ransomware Targets | Legaltech News

Casepoint's recent cyberattack highlights a hard truth: ransomware gangs are switching from targeting broad infrastructure... Read More

Legal Tech vs. the Billable Hour: Experts Weigh In | Legaltech News

Few things symbolize the legal industry’s commitment to maintaining the status quo as much as the endurance of the billable... Read More

Lawyers' Trust in Generative AI May Be Overstated | Legaltech News

Attorneys are embracing generative AI faster than they have other tech innovations. However, for some, a perception... Read More

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