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Your Lawyer May Soon Be an Algorithm
As we discussed back in February, this is a coming reality: We’re not at that point yet, and the lawyers at that kind of high-level decision-making level are the ones with least to worry about in terms of job security. They’re the ones that have the (so-far) uniquely human talent of keeping clients happy and […]
Why Lawyers Could Become An Endangered Species By 2030
A bit of a linkbait headline, but there is some truth in it. A new report is predicting that robots and artificial intelligence will dominate most legal practices within 15 years, leading to the “structural collapse” of law firms.
Young lawyers seek to shake up legal profession with mobile apps
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Why Learn to Code, Redux
Cory Doctorow gives a great justification for teaching lawyers (or doctors, or even cab drivers) to code. Historically, a “domain expert” who wants to automate a system will approach an engineer, who will go through a formal process of requirements: gathering, technical design, implementation, testing and refinement. That’s fine as far as it goes, but […]
Dad can use Facebook to serve child support papers, judge rules
Now, this is progress. Facebook Service
Coder’s High
It was good for me, too. Coding had a smoothing, calming effect on my psyche, what I imagine meditation does to you if you master it. Great article.
Automated ethics
Problems like this are where Law & Technology studies should be headed. A great short essay on automation and ethics. http://aeon.co/magazine/world-views/can-we-design-systems-to-automate-ethics/
Machine Learning and Law
HT @MillyBancroft
ABA Journal: Catch up with tech or lose your career, judges warn lawyers
Read the article here.