I read two thought-provoking articles today that got me thinking about how we approach prompting when using generative AI tools. Ted Underwood, writing in the Chronicle of Higher Education, makes a key point – we …
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Getting Started with GenAI in Legal Practice
I recently wrote an article on Getting Started with GenAI in Legal Practice for the December issue of Wisconsin Lawyer that I wanted to share. It examines how attorneys can approach generative AI tools thoughtfully …
SDRI Adds More States to Constitutional Amendments Visualization Tool
Last fall, we reported that the UW Law School State Democracy Research Initiative launched a new resource called 50constitutions.org, which provides easy access to the text of all 50 state constitutions and allows users to …
Recent UW Law Faculty Scholarship: Teaching Controversial Topics in Constitutional Law, Remedying the Google Monopoly, Interdisciplinary Expertise in Law and Public Policy, and
Here is the latest faculty scholarship from the University of Wisconsin Law School Legal Studies Research Papers series vis SSRN. Defining Law but Not Justice by Franciska Coleman, UW Law School Remedying the Google Dual …
MBA’s Annual Law & Tech Conference Returns This Friday
The Milwaukee Bar Association’s annual Law & Technology Conference will be held this Friday, bringing together legal professionals to explore the latest developments in legal tech, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence. The conference offers both in-person …
From Copyright Catalog to Campus Icon: The History of Bucky Badger’s Birthday
An item in today’s Flamingle caught my eye: Why is Bucky Badger’s birthday October 2nd? Turns out that the big day dates back to the registration of Bucky’s likeness in the Library of Congress Catalog …
When AI Assistants Overshare: Best Practices for Lawyers Using Gen AI Productivity Tools
Generative AI productivity tools have become increasingly popular in the legal profession, offering significant potential to enhance efficiency and streamline workflows. Tools like Otter.ai, Zoom AI Companion, and Microsoft Teams AI Note Taker can help …
23andMe Considers Selling: Implications for Consumer Genetic Privacy
According to The Atlantic, 23andMe, a leading provider of consumer genetic testing services, is considering selling the company amidst financial difficulties. This is particularly noteworthy because of the vast amount of genetic data 23andMe has …
Recent UW Law Faculty Scholarship: Purcell Principles for State Courts, Climate Justice & Non-human Rights Law in Latin America, & Poultry Grower Regulations
Here is the latest faculty scholarship from the University of Wisconsin Law School Legal Studies Research Papers series vis SSRN. Purcell Principles for State Courts by Robert Yablon, UW Law School and Derek Clinger, UW …
WI Law Review Symposium on State Law & Federal Elections, Sept 20th
On Friday, September 20th, the Wisconsin Law Review and the State Democracy Research Initiative will bring together legal scholars to discuss the future of American state election law and the challenges that may arise in …