Further Comments
Damien Riehl & Horace Wu
Join legal technology experts Damien Riehl and Horace Wu as they explore the intersection of law and technology. In each episode, they discuss the latest trends, tools, and innovations shaping the future of legal practice, from litigation tech to transactional solutions.
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Dec 3, 2024 • 33min
A Tag Astray Keeps Adopters Away
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of 'Further Comments', hosts Horace Wu and Damien Riehl engage in a lively discussion on the eve of Thanksgiving (which coincides with Horace's birthday) about increased adoption of generative AI in legal practices, tagging systems in data management, and the complexities of implementing such systems effectively. They also explore the implications of legal technologies as integral components of society's operating system.
Nov 18, 2024 • 51min
Fear and Leveraging Las Agents (ft Jason Barnwell)
In this discussion, Jason Barnwell, a lawyer and engineer specializing in law and technology, unpacks the intersection of AI and legal practices. He clarifies the often misunderstood landscape of AI agents, moving from engineering constructs to philosophical concepts. There's emphasis on the need for transparency and human oversight in legal tech. Barnwell also highlights how tools like ChatGPT can revolutionize tasks, while balancing human cognition with machine intelligence for optimized data use in product design.
Nov 5, 2024 • 42min
You Gotta Fight For Your Right To Standardize Language (ft Electra Japonas)
Electra Japonas, a legal tech innovator and founder of 1NDA, dives into the vital role of standardizing legal documents to boost efficiency in the law sector. She explores the challenges and historical context of creating uniform contracts, especially NDAs. Japonas advocates for a collaborative approach, influenced by generative AI. The discussion also touches on the balancing act between artistic legal documentation and the push for standardized practices, alongside how the transition to tech-enhanced models is reshaping the legal landscape.
Oct 15, 2024 • 44min
Trust Me, This Is The Worst I'll Ever Be (ft Conan Hines)
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Oct 5, 2024 • 31min
Differentiations in the Great Convergence of 2024
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Sep 15, 2024 • 28min
Horses, Cars, and How to Charge an AI Billable Hour
In this entertaining discussion, the hosts delve into Canva's price hike fueled by new AI features and the concept of 'shitification' in tech. They tackle the clash between profit-driven motives and public benefit in corporations, questioning the ethical implications of prioritizing revenue. The conversation shifts to legal tech, revealing how AI is reshaping traditional billing practices. Music is also on the table, exploring copyright complexities with generative AI and the peculiarities of singing techniques, all sprinkled with humor.
Sep 13, 2024 • 33min
The Imminent Demise of Legal Chatbots, Maybe
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