Sooner than later, those without competent AI use will be viewed as backwards or even bizarre, so lawyers must strive to work with AI now to keep up with its developments. With loads of AI expertise to draw from, Peter Duffy joins Dennis and Tom to share his thoughts on the overall landscape of legal technology and lawyer engagement with AI. They talk over his career path, forecast future trends, and discuss the massive benefit of integrating technology solutions in your legal practice. 

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation that you can use the second the podcast ends.

Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for the answers to your most burning tech questions.

Peter Duffy is the Founder and CEO of TITANS, a LegalTech and AI consultancy for leading law firms and legal departments.

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Stephanie talks with New Solo podcast host, Adriana Linares, about the technology necessary to run a law practice and move away from the billable hour. Adriana emphasizes the importance of automation and organized client files and communication. Additionally, Zack talks with Lindsay Bushong, from MyCase, about what software law firms can use to manage their accounting in both a flat-fee and hourly billing environment. 

Links from the episode:  

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https://mycase.com/lawyerist 

Chapters

 0:00 – Intro 

3:20 – MyCase Accounting Software 

10:21 – Adriana Linares and New Solo Intro 

12:00 – Transitioning From Billable Hour to Flat Fees 

14:05 – The Role of Technology in Legal Practices 

22:18 – Maximizing Efficiency with Client Portals 

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If you haven’t heard, there’s a new GenAI tool on the block, and the other neighborhood kids aren’t too happy about it. The newbie, DeepSeek, is stirring up a major rivalry with OpenAI over some alleged and oh-so ironic data “theft”—ha. So, what does Jared think? Well, he’s here for the drama, AND for the AI ethics admonitions all you lawyers need to hear. 

Later, even more ethics! Jared welcomes April McMurrey to hear about the problematic things lawyers do to get themselves into ethical trouble. From iffy (or nonexistent) fee agreements to tech incompetence to communication breakdowns, and more, April dishes on common reasons attorneys are reported for ethics violations. And, don’t worry, she also offers sage advice on how to keep your clients happy and your practice on the up and up.

Finally, April sticks around for some Rump Roast trivia dedicated to Colorful Colorado. Just wait til you hear about Blucifer—yikes. 

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Think your life might be better if you lived in Colorado? Listen to this episode's playlist to set the scene.

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April M. McMurrey is Deputy Regulation Counsel for the intake division of the Colorado Supreme Court Office of Attorney Regulation Counsel.

Mentioned in this episode:

• ABA 50th National Conference on Professional Responsibility

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Expert Service Provider Dr. Ernest P. Chiodo discusses the complexity of mold cases and what attorneys must prove in the court room.

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'Nah, you do that' is not a response that keeps lawyers employed.

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Imagine the audacity it takes for a rookie lawyer to refuse to do the work assigned by a midlevel or senior associate. And expect to keep their job? The story of a beleaguered midlevel asking for help with an unruly junior refusing to work has us wondering if the kids are not all right. Also the administration starts calling for impeachment when a judge imposes a TRO of less than a week and that doesn't bode well for when they start losing real injunctions. And is there any legal question simpler than "the Twenty-Second Amendment limits presidents to two terms"?

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How do you identify potential punitive damages in your case? We’ll give examples on how to get creative and broaden your focus during discovery.

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Should you need a license for that? For law professor and antitrust expert Rebecca Haw Allensworth, there are huge problems with professional licensing in America—and her solutions might not make anyone completely happy.

 In her new book, The Licensing Racket: How We Decide Who Is Allowed to Work, and Why It Goes Wrong, Allensworth takes a deep dive into the history and function of licensing in the United States. While licensing boards are put forth as a way to protect consumers, Allensworth says that in practice, their decisions can be arbitrary and their disciplinary functions flawed.

In this episode of the Modern Law Library, Allensworth and the ABA Journal’s Lee Rawles chat about a range of professions that currently require licenses, from hairdressing to law and medicine. While disciplinary procedures for lawyers are not open to the public, she was able to attend a number of proceedings for health care workers accused of wrongdoing, and what she found sometimes shocked her—and even shocked some of the people responsible for making those disciplinary decisions. She shares some of those stories in the episode.

The Licensing Racket argues that licensing should be done away with for many professions. For those that remain, however, Allensworth believes much more must be done by government agencies rather than allowing professions to self-police themselves through volunteers and licensing boards

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In this conversation, Karin Conroy and Zack Glaser discuss the integration of AI in marketing, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a human touch while leveraging technology. They explore the significance of a unique brand voice, particularly the value of female perspectives in marketing. The discussion also covers Google's EAT principles, the need for content optimization for AI search, and the importance of regularly reviewing and refining marketing strategies. Finally, they stress the necessity of defining an ideal client to enhance marketing effectiveness. 

Links from the episode:  

Check out Conroy Creative Counsel 

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On June 12, 1994, Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman were murdered outside Brown’s Brentwood home, sparking one of the most infamous criminal cases in history. The investigation quickly led to O.J. Simpson, with key evidence including blood at the crime scene and his Rockingham estate. Five days later, his arrest warrant triggered a surreal, slow-speed Bronco chase that captivated millions. With the trial lasting 474 days and shaping public perception of the judicial system, this episode breaks down the core elements of the case to explain how the jury reached its controversial verdict.

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR VOICE ACTORS:

Vincent Howard as Johnnie Cochran

CJ Jackson as Christopher Darden

Meghan Steenburgh as Marcia Clark

Andrew Wood as Detective Fuhrman

Adam Lockwood as Gerald Uelmen

Ryan Pinkney as Professor William C. Thompson

Victor Li as Judge Lance Ito

J.D. Freedman as Barry Scheck

Dave Scriven-Young as Dr. Henry Lee

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Brad Adams and Climate Rights International believe that progress on climate change cannot succeed without protecting human rights – and the fight for human rights cannot succeed without protecting our planet against climate change. Brad and CRI work in partnership with local and international groups, activists, and affected communities to demand justice and accountability from powerful interests.

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