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
The Last Roll: Reflecting On 4 Years Of Change
Here's to the end of an era and the beginning of new, exciting opportunities. -
Technology
I, For One, Welcome Our New Sexbot Overlords
If OpenAI is headed into sexbot territory, it needs to market its products appropriately. If it is designing a tool for the masses that will empower them to obtain the information they need when they need it, then it had best rechart its course. - Sponsored
A Law Firm Checklist For Successful Transaction Management
The questions to ask to make transaction management your competitive advantage. -
Artificial Intelligence
AI, Deepfakes, And Litigation: It's Not Always What It Seems
Determining the admissibility of videos created using AI tools presents a challenge even for the most technology-adept judges, of which there are relatively few.
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Technology
Judges To Generative AI: You're Out Of Order!
There's disorder in the courts, with no clarity in sight. -
Technology
Is The Apple Vision Pro Worth The Investment For Lawyers?
This device is the harbinger of the next stage of computing, especially its user interface. -
Technology
More Ethics Guidance Arrives Amid Rapid Releases Of Legal AI
Taking steps to maintain your ethical duty of technology competence is more important than ever. -
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. -
Technology
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 Build And Manage Your Law Firm Rate Sheet
If you’re struggling with price setting — or, resetting prices — we’ve got the strategies to get you off the schneid. -
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. -
Technology
The Future Of Law: ILTACON 2023's Legal Tech Innovations
Ready Or Not, Generative AI Is Here. -
Technology
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. -
Technology
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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Trust The Process: How To Build And Manage Workflows In Law Firms
If you’re feeling inefficient but don’t know why, this episode of the Non-Eventcast is for you.
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Not All Legal AI Is Created Equal
Not All Legal AI Is Created Equal
Artificial intelligence is on lawyers’ minds as they evaluate how advancements in technology will affect their work. This white paper examines 5 things to consider…
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How Savvy Lawyers Build Their Law Firm Rate Sheet
Many attorneys are clueless. Here's how you can avoid being one of them.
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A Law Firm Checklist For Successful Transaction Management
A Law Firm Checklist For Successful Transaction Management
The questions to ask to make transaction management your competitive advantage.
![How To Build And Manage Your Law Firm Rate Sheet](https://abovethelaw.com/uploads/2024/05/graph-3033203_1280-150x150.jpg)
Sponsored
How To Build And Manage Your Law Firm Rate Sheet
If you’re struggling with price setting — or, resetting prices — we’ve got the strategies to get you off the schneid.
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Technology
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. -
Technology
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. -