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Ten Things: Creating a Good Contract Playbook

By Sterling Miller

Contract playbooks help the legal department, executive team, and sales understand which contracts are acceptable and which contracts the company will walk away from. This article walks through the process of creating a contract playbook.

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Legal Departments are Embracing Workflow Automation

By Catherine J Moynihan, Senior Director, Strategic Intelligence & Advisory, Hyperion Global Partners

While low-code and no-code workflow automation technology solutions are not new, 2023 has brought a distinct shift in legal departments embracing workflow automation. Hyperion Research, an Epiq Company, undertook a benchmarking study revealing that 71% of respondents planned to invest in a workflow automation (WFA) tool in the next 12-18 months either as a first-time investment or to replace an existing WFA tool. Read more here.

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The Limitations of AI in Legal Operations: Why Technology Alone Won't Solve All Legal Challenges

By Mark Eldridge, Director of Legal Operations, Guardant Health

In an era dominated by technological advancements, the legal industry has not been immune to the allure of artificial intelligence (AI) and automation. Proponents of AI in legal operations often herald its potential to revolutionize the profession, promising increased efficiency, accuracy, and cost-effectiveness. While AI undoubtedly offers numerous benefits, it is essential to recognize its limitations and acknowledge that technology alone will not solve all the complex issues inherent in legal operations. Read this article to learn more.

Benchmarking and Research Data

The New In-house Lawyer: A Brief Guide to Success

By Association of Corporate Counsel

This brief guide provides high level frameworks of the operational environment, data-driven insights into law department priorities, and suggestions for continual learning to get new in-house counsel up to speed quickly.

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ACC Legal Operations Privacy Capability Maturity Model

By Contoural Inc.

This Privacy Capability Maturity Model provides a detailed maturity model for all aspects of an organization’s privacy program, including its use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) using personal information.

It seeks to gauge program capability across a variety of program elements, taking a “big picture” view on an organization’s readiness to comply with these requirements.

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In-Transition Checklist: Steps to Take After Termination

By Krystal Saab, General Counsel at Bodybuilding.com, Sherie L. Edwards, Vice President Corporate & Legal at State Volunteer Mutual Insurance Co., and Brian P. Campbell, Chief Legal Officer at Trajector

What can you do after losing your in-house job? Below are tips for managing this difficult situation. It also includes steps to help you transition to a new role.