Legal databases provide comprehensive information to help guide lawyers in their legal profession. These databases help save time by providing relevant tools and services that a practitioner can use to quickly access legal research. These online features help users access exclusive content and provide up-to-date information on the status of current cases being litigated. Below are five tools legal databases provide to help lawyers in their profession:
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10 Useful Tips for Improving Legal Research
Legal research is a vital part of the legal profession, and it is essential for any lawyer or legal professional to possess excellent research skills. With the advent of technology and the internet, legal research has become more accessible than ever before. However, this also means that there is a vast amount of information available, making it challenging to locate relevant and reliable sources quickly. In this article, we will explore ten useful tips for improving legal research to help you become more efficient in your research and ensure that you find the information you need accurately and promptly.
Continue readingAn Ethical Artificial Intelligence: LegalTech in Southern California
Many are wary of artificial intelligence (AI). Even Elon Musk, the business magnet behind the push for autonomous vehicles, has expressed concerns about a world in which machines outpace humans. Musk is not alone. Legal practitioners are equally skeptical of the proliferation of artificial intelligence. Some point to their deployment in the criminal justice system. Courts and corrections departments across the United States now use algorithms to help determine a defendant’s risk of committing another crime or failing to appear for a court hearing. These algorithmic outputs (purchased from private businesses) inform decisions about bail, sentencing, and parole, raising concerns about the black-boxed nature of proprietary softwares as well as the hidden biases programmed into these technologies.
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