Law Sites
MAY 14, 2025
In what has become a distressingly familiar pattern in courtrooms across America, two more cases have emerged of lawyers submitting briefs containing non-existent legal citations generated by AI tools. At this point, one wonders if the legal profession needs a mandatory continuing legal education course titled, “How to Avoid Becoming the Next AI Hallucination Headline.
Attorney at Work
MAY 14, 2025
Karen & David Skinner | LPM is a powerful tool for any attorney who wants to implement flat fees, increase efficiency, deliver a better client experience and improve profitability. The post Three Legal Project Management Tips for More Profitable Flat Fees appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
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Insurance Journal
MAY 16, 2025
Insurance agency Davis & Towle Insurance Group, headquartered in Concord, New Hampshire, announced its acquisition of Tobey & Merrill Insurance in Hampton.
Steno
MAY 14, 2025
For trial attorneys, winning a court case transcends presenting evidence and examining witnesses. The real battle rages in the minds of the individuals called to jury duty, where perceptions of credibility and trust often determine the outcome before deliberations even begin. The more trials and mock jury deliberations I listen carefully to and the more actual jury members I interview after trials have ended, the more Ive come to realize that winning the battle of credibility is an essential par
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E-Discovery LLC
MAY 16, 2025
In Lacey v. State Farm General Ins. Co., 2025 WL 1363069 (C.D. Cal. May 5, 2025), plaintiff submitted a filing with erroneous AI-generated citations. The Special Master pointed out some of them. The plaintiff resubmitted a corrected filing; however, that second submittal still contained erroneous citations. Two strikes and youre out. The Special Master wrote: [T]hey had the information and the chance to fix this problem, but didnt take it.
Law Sites
MAY 14, 2025
I am thrilled to announce a new regular contributor to our site, Jennifer Case, and tell you about her inaugural column, which was published today. Shewill be writing each month about AI in legal practice, with a focus on solo and small-firm lawyers.
Trial Strategy Today brings together the best content for law professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Insurance Journal
MAY 16, 2025
A hotline between military and civilian air traffic controllers in Washington, D.C., that hasn’t worked for more than three years may have contributed to another near miss shortly after the U.S.
The Marshall Project
MAY 14, 2025
The Emmett Till Unsolved Civil Rights Act made way for investigations of racially motivated killings. The federal agency enforcing it is in disarray.
E-Discovery LLC
MAY 15, 2025
In MyPillow CEO Can’t Delay Defamation Trial Over Atty AI Errors – Law360 (May 14, 2025), Dorothy Atkins wrote that the Judge denied MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell’s request to continue a defamation jury trial set for early June, finding her threat of discipline and media attention over mistakes stemming from defense counsel’s use of artificial intelligence in drafting briefs don’t warrant delaying trial in the lawsuit.
Law Sites
MAY 16, 2025
A legal information website launched this week is designed to help people in Arkansas handle legal problems on their own confidently and affordably. Called ArkansasLegalNow (ALN), the site was developed by Brandon Haubert, a civil and family lawyer and the CEO of WH Law, a Little Rock law firm.
Advertiser: Trellis
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Attorney at Work
MAY 16, 2025
Danielle DavisRoe | Copilot has definitely gotten better since our 2024 review, but there's still a ton of growth potential. The post Microsoft Copilot 2025: It’s Better 1 Year Later appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
Insurance Journal
MAY 16, 2025
A judge on Tuesday ordered the restoration of a health monitoring program for coal miners in West Virginia and rescinded layoffs the federal government implemented in a unit of a small U.S. health agency. U.S.
Legal Research is Easy
MAY 11, 2025
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E-Discovery LLC
MAY 14, 2025
We the Protestors , Inc. v. Sinyangwe , 348 F.R.D. 175 (S.D.N.Y. Dec. 18, 2024), makes several important points about the relationship between ESI Protocols and redaction of produced documents. The decision begins: Before the Court is a discovery dispute that underscores the importance of counsel fashioning clear and comprehensive agreements when navigating the perils and pitfalls of electronic discovery.
Speaker: Allison Mears, Adela Wekselblatt, and George Socha
Artificial intelligence is reshaping the legal industry, and paralegals are at the forefront of this transformation. As AI becomes more integrated into legal workflows, paralegals can streamline their daily tasks, enhance efficiency, and add greater value to their firms and organizations. But what exactly does AI mean for paralegals today—and how can you leverage it to your advantage?
Law Sites
MAY 16, 2025
As many of you know, Ive long followed and reported on the evolving intersection of law, technology, and access to justice. Thats why Im proud to partner with Everlaw for Good, the National Legal Aid & Defender Association, and Paladinon a new survey launched this week at theEqual Justice Conferencein San Francisco.
Attorney at Work
MAY 15, 2025
David Arato | Here are three human-centered strategies to balance GenAi's efficiency with your authentic legal voice. The post The Right Way to Use AI for Authentic, Human-Centered Law Firm Content appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
Insurance Journal
MAY 16, 2025
Swiss Re AG’s profit rose in the first quarter as losses from the California wildfires were offset by positive performance across the business. Net income increased to $1.3 billion from $1.
The Marshall Project
MAY 14, 2025
A recent class action lawsuit from the MacArthur Justice Center sheds light on how extreme heat creates life-threatening conditions for those in solitary confinement.
Speaker: Andrew Klein
Are there mysteries lurking in your family tree? 🕵 No, not a long-lost half-brother - I'm talking about a patent family tree! IP paralegals need fast and easy ways to verify and report on essential data about foreign equivalents of US assets. Join us to master the global scope of key assets to support prosecution, portfolio management, litigation, licensing, competitive monitoring and more!
E-Discovery LLC
MAY 12, 2025
In Skeans v. Atlantic Marine Corps Communities, LLC , 2025 WL 1298299 (D.S.C. May 5, 2025), the privilege logging term of the parties ESI Protocol did not determine when privilege logs for non-ESI material had to be provided. In short, the ESI Protocol applied only to ESI. The present suit arises from Defendants operation of the Laurel Bay military housing community.
Law Sites
MAY 15, 2025
On May 5, 2025, PERSUIT, a technology company that specializes in helping corporate legal departments select and manage outside counsel, announced that it had acquired Apperio, a spend-management platform for corporate legal, in a move designed to create an end-to-end workflow solution spanning everything from matter intake to invoice payment.
Attorney at Work
MAY 12, 2025
Learn to read a legal marketing report the way you read any complex document: critically, strategically and with an eye for what matters. The post The Smart Lawyers Guide to Reading a Marketing Report appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
Insurance Journal
MAY 14, 2025
It’s not just a few Florida-domiciled insurance carriers that have allegedly altered field adjusters’ reports on property damage in recent years. It’s also major national insurers, including Allstate and State Farm, adjusters and policyholders alleged at a U.S.
Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor
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The Marshall Project
MAY 15, 2025
One womans pregnancy ended in the Cuyahoga County Jail amid ignored cries for help and an egregious performance failure by medical staff.
E-Discovery LLC
MAY 11, 2025
The date on which the duty to preserve is triggered is foundational to application of the spoliation doctrine. [1] It was addressed in Valmarc Corp. v. Nike, Inc., 2024 WL 5112441 (D. Or. 12/31/2024). Defendants, Nike and Converse, filed a motion requesting a determination that plaintiff Valmarc d/b/a Vi3 had spoliated evidence. Vi3s Complaint alleged in part that defendants had misappropriated Vi3s anti-counterfeiting technology.
Law Sites
MAY 12, 2025
In a first-of-its-kind partnership, Trellis, a legal technology company that provides state trial court data and insights, is partnering with the international labor and employment law firmFisher Phillips to integrate its AI-generated case strategy reports directly into the daily case alerts received by the firm’s attorneys whenever their clients are named in a state court […]
Plaintiff Trial Lawyer Tips
MAY 14, 2025
The factors that influence people serving on juries have changed as a result of COVID-19 and media coverage of national politics. Trial lawyers should be aware of the studies and research documenting these changes of influence in their jury selection preparation. One motivating factor, in particular, that stands out for the majority of juror groups is concern for safety.
Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor
The difference between a paralegal and an exceptional paralegal isn't just competence—it's the bold initiative to anticipate needs, master hidden firm dynamics, and transform challenges into opportunities that showcase your indispensable value. Join this webinar with attorney Joe Stephens to get an insider's perspective into how you can become a strategic asset to your practice!
Insurance Journal
MAY 11, 2025
The new head of the federal agency tasked with responding to disasters across the country warned staff in a meeting Friday not to try to impede upcoming changes, saying that “I will run right over you” while also suggesting policy …
The Marshall Project
MAY 16, 2025
The Cleveland Democrat says all babies should count, regardless of whether their mother is behind bars to ensure access to healthcare for pregnant women.
Practice of Law
MAY 15, 2025
Ras Baraka, the mayor of Newark and current candidate for governor of New Jersey, was arrested at the Delaney Hall immigration detention center in his own city on May 9. Federal authorities are charging him with trespassing, which refers to entering or remaining on private property without authorization. What Is Trespassing? The crime of trespass occurs when a person enters or remains on private property without the owner's consent.
Law Sites
MAY 12, 2025
John Foreman, who has served as chief product officer at two major SaaS companies, has joined law practice management company Clio as its new chief product officer, the company said today. The company said he will lead its product strategy and delivery across its expanding platform of products, guiding the companys long-term innovation roadmap.
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