July 27, 2017 - Issue #5.

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​#legaltech or #legalinnovation? A good argument that (1) they're not the same and (2) it should be the latter.

Using Data to Assess Judges: this article explains how Lex Machina is helping lawyers win their cases by analyzing how judges will likely respond to various situations.

One Directory to Rule Them All: If you want a complete directory of legal tech startups, Stanford CodeX's LegalTechList is the place to go (the ABA Center for Innovation is working on a directory of all legal innovations (not just companies), too. If you want to contribute, click here).

Stopping Biased Algorithms: the ACLU has a plan to eliminate bias in algorithms (Between this report, from Fast Company Magazine, and multiple others from Wired (examples: here and here), it seems like the algorithmic bias/criminal justice issue is hitting the mainstream!).