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Legal Analytics Company Trellis Unveils AI Tools Designed to Streamline Litigation Workflows

Law Sites

In a move that marries a massive database of state litigation data with the generative capabilities of artificial intelligence, Trellis, a legal technology company known for its analytics tools and extensive collection of state trial court records, today released Trellis AI, a new set of generative AI tools aimed at simplifying litigation tasks.

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Don’t Just Show, Prove: Why Lawyers Need Expert Video Storytelling in the TikTok Era

Attorney at Work

Joe Douglass | Done well, videos become powerful, persuasive tools that sway juries and adjusters alike. The post Don’t Just Show, Prove: Why Lawyers Need Expert Video Storytelling in the TikTok Era appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Jury Finds Global E-Discovery Company Violated Criminal Computer Security Law when It Accessed Woman’s Emails

Law Sites

A Texas jury in a civil case has found that Consilio, which describes itself as “the global leader” in e-discovery, violated a Texas computer security criminal statute when it accessed the plaintiff’s computer without effective consent.

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Modern Cars Are Surveillance Devices on Wheels With Major Privacy Risks: Report

Insurance Journal

New research reveals serious privacy flaws in the data practices of new internet connected cars in Australia. It’s yet another reason why we need urgent reform of privacy laws. Modern cars are increasingly equipped with internet-enabled features.

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Trial Prep: What Attorneys Really Want (And How to Deliver It)

Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor

Get ready to uncover what attorneys really need from you when it comes to trial prep in this new webinar! Attorney and law professor, Joe Stephens, J.D., will share proven techniques for anticipating attorney needs, organizing critical documents, and transforming complex information into compelling case presentations. Key Learning Objectives: Organization That Makes Sense 🎯 Learn how to structure and organize case materials in ways that align with how attorneys actually work and think.

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JHC Welcomes Kansas City Attorney Samantha Fisher to the Firm

Joseph, Hollander & Craft

NEWS RELEASE For immediate release November 19, 2024 OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – Joseph, Hollander & Craft (JHC) is pleased to announce the addition of Samantha Fisher to its Overland Park office. Samantha joins JHC’s health and hospital law and professional licensure defense practice groups, where she will be working closely with Diane Bellquist and Anne Kindling.

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Nebraska sues truck makers alleging conspiracy in electric-truck transition

Legal Dive

The antitrust lawsuit accuses heavy truck manufacturers of conspiring with California to reduce the supply of diesel-powered semi-trucks, raising prices.

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New York City Issues First Drought Warning in 22 Years

Insurance Journal

New York City has issued its first drought warning in 22 years after months of little rain — and will restart the flow of drinking water from an out-of-service aqueduct as supplies run low.

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IDEA Act Moves Forward While Fate of PERA and PREVAIL Seems Uncertain

IP Watchdog

During a scheduled markup hearing of three key patent bills today, Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Chris Coons (D-DE) announced they would delay consideration of both Patent Eligibility Restoration Act (PERA) and the Promoting and Respecting Economically Vital American Innovation Leadership Act (PREVAIL Act), respectively. However, the Inventor Diversity for Economic Advancement (IDEA) Act of 2024 moved forward to the Senate floor.

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How Mississippi’s Supreme Court Runoff Election Could Impact Criminal Cases

The Marshall Project

After the surprise defeat of one justice, the outcome of the Nov. 26 runoff between another justice and his challenger could change the court’s outlook.

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How It Works: A Walkthrough of Steno’s new Transcript Genius Transcript Analysis Tool

Law Sites

This week on How it Works, we feature Transcript Genius, Steno’s new AI-powered transcript analysis tool. Transcript Genius helps attorneys streamline workflows, extract insights, and build stronger cases at no extra cost. It automates transcript analysis, allowing attorneys to ask questions in a conversational format and receive specific answers with page and line citations.

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Visibility Into the Strategy & Supporting Documents of Major US Law Firms

Law Firm Intelligence by Trellis aggregates state trial court data across the Trellis platform enabling users to: look up a particular metric related to a specific law firm (such as, how many cases a law firm had or has against another law firm), and see the actual dockets and documents supporting the metric. Trellis data is maximized in a revolutionary and unique way to provide users an exclusive look into a law firm litigating in state trial courts.

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New Year, New Marketing Opportunities for Your Law Practice

Attorney at Work

This is your annual opportunity to make some things happen in marketing and business development. Don’t miss it! The post New Year, New Marketing Opportunities for Your Law Practice appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Massachusetts Police Charge Man With Intentionally Setting Brush Fires

Insurance Journal

A man was arrested on suspicion of intentionally setting brush fires in Massachusetts during a time of dry conditions that have led to blazes throughout the Northeast, police said Monday.

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Perlmutter Says Copyright Office Is Still Working to Meet ‘Ambitious Deadline’ for AI Report

IP Watchdog

The Senate Judiciary Committee’s Subcommittee on Intellectual Property held an oversight hearing yesterday in which Register of Copyrights Shira Perlmutter told the Subcommittee members that the Office is still working to get parts two and three of its promised report on Copyright and Artificial Intelligence out by the end of this year.

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Spirit Airlines faces a major restructuring, possibly in bankruptcy

Legal Dive

The low-fare carrier is trying to rework more than $1 billion in debt due next year ahead of a bank deadline for credit-card hold-backs.

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Deposition Prep Like a Pro: Insights from a Paralegal's Playbook

Speaker: Kaitlyn "The Persnickety Paralegal" Story

Deposition preparation is a critical aspect of a paralegal's role, requiring meticulous attention to detail and proactive management of the case timeline. In this session, participants will explore how effective deposition preparation not only contributes to the success of the legal team but also helps maintain a balanced workflow, minimizing last-minute crises.

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Lexis Releases Mobile App for Its Lexis+ AI Legal Research Platform

Law Sites

A year after releasing Lexis+ AI, its generative AI legal research platform, to general availability, LexisNexis Legal & Professional today announced the release of a companion app for the U.S. market, the Lexis+ AI Mobile App, which is now available for download in both the Apple App Store and Google Play.

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Trellis Launches Trellis AI to Revolutionize Trial Court Litigation 

Attorney at Work

Trellis AI. Built on the industry’s largest US trial court database, Trellis AI delivers unparalleled insight and efficiency to legal teams. The post Trellis Launches Trellis AI to Revolutionize Trial Court Litigation appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Homeowners Insurance Does Not Cover Cryptocurrency Theft, 4th Circuit Affirms

Insurance Journal

By Andrew Simpson A federal appeals court has affirmed that a homeowners insurance policy does not cover the theft of cryptocurrency because the loss of a digital currency does not involve a “direct physical loss” as required by the policy.

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Why You Can’t Focus at Work: 5 Tips for Lawyers 

Practice Panther

Lawyers face more than their share of interruptions: last-minute emergencies, impromptu client calls, and constant communications from staff, clients, and the courts. Combine that with a high-stress environment and a pressing workload, and it’s no surprise that lawyers find it challenging to focus. Fortunately, once you understand what causes lack of concentration, you can take actionable steps to regain control, prioritize effectively, and reduce that overwhelming feeling.

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Stay On Top of Newly Filed State & Federal Litigation: Curated Just for You!

With Daily Filings Report by Trellis you will receive an email and csv file daily with all new cases filed in the jurisdictions you're tracking. Each new case will include all case metadata like judge, parties, counsel, practice area, and even direct links to the full docket and complaint. Trellis Daily Filings Reports provide direct access to newly filed state and federal litigation curated just for you.

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Jackson, Mississippi, Officials Aren’t the First to Stay in Office Amid Corruption Charges

The Marshall Project

Hinds County District Attorney Jody E. Owens II and Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba vow to fight federal corruption charges and not step down.

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Knowable Introduces Gen AI Tool It Says Will Revolutionize How Companies Interact with their Contracts

Law Sites

Knowable, a legal technology company specializing in helping organizations bring order and organization to their executed agreements, has announced Ask Knowable, a suite of generative AI-powered tools aimed at transforming how legal teams interact with and understand what is in their contracts.

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Transforming Law Firm Organizational Structure: Why You May Not Need a Lawyer In Charge

Attorney at Work

Brooke Lively | When was the last time you reviewed your firm's organizational structure — and challenged the status quo? The post Transforming Law Firm Organizational Structure: Why You May Not Need a Lawyer In Charge appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Biden Requests $98.6 Billion in Emergency Disaster Aid Funds

Insurance Journal

President Joe Biden’s administration is seeking $98.6 billion in emergency disaster relief funding from Congress to address the devastation from recent back-to-back hurricanes that hammered the US southeast and left billions in damage.

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Return Mail Becomes Latest 101 Petition Denied by SCOTUS

IP Watchdog

Yesterday, the U.S. Supreme Court published an order list indicating it had denied a petition for writ of certiorari in Return Mail, Inc. v. United States, leaving in place lower court rulings invalidating Return Mail’s patent claims covering methods for processing undeliverable mail. While Return Mail saw a successful outcome from its first trip to the Supreme Court in 2019, this cert denial represents yet another missed opportunity to answer calls from all three branches of the U.S. federal go

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Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy months after JetBlue merger demise

Legal Dive

The company’s prepackaged Chapter 11 filing in New York contemplates much of its creditors’ debt being converted into new equity.

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Yesterday Was the 22nd Anniversary of LawSites Blog

Law Sites

It was 22 years ago yesterday that I launched this blog. For its continued existence, I owe four debts of gratitude: To you, the readers, without whom this blog would have no reason to exist, and whose feedback and engagement over the years has been the greatest reward.

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10 Stories That Defined The Marshall Project’s First 10 Years

The Marshall Project

For a decade, our journalism has driven change and delivered information to millions, including people behind bars. We’re just getting started.

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Judge Weighs ‘Real Housewives of New York’ Cast Member’s Abuse Allegations

Insurance Journal

The lawyer for a former cast member of the “Real Housewives of New York” told a federal judge Thursday that the First Amendment cannot shield the show’s creators from a lawsuit alleging that the show’s participants were subjected to a …

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The Second Circuit’s Metabirkin Dilemma: Constitutionally Protected Artistic Expression or Trademark Misappropriation?

IP Watchdog

On October 23, 2024, the U.S. Court of Appeals for Second Circuit heard oral argument in Hermès Int’l et al. v. Rothschild, an appeal brought by Rothschild that challenges the jury’s February 2023 verdict and certain related legal rulings made by the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. This case will undoubtedly impact the ability of third parties to use a brand’s trademark in artistic endeavors or the ability of brands to restrict the use of their trademarks by third part

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Google must sell Chrome, DOJ to propose as antitrust remedy

Legal Dive

The agency will also ask Judge Amit Mehta of DC federal district court to put guardrails around the company’s AI, Android operating system and data use, Bloomberg Law reports.

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LawNext: How Gen AI Can Be A Game-Changer for Discovery and Litigation, with Everlaw CEO AJ Shankar

Law Sites

Recently, the Everlaw Summit, the annual customer conference of the e-discovery company Everlaw, convened in San Francisco. In his keynote address there, cofounder and CEO AJ Shankar announced the general availability, after a year of beta testing, of a suite of generative AI features for reviewing, coding and analyzing documents in discovery and litigation prep.

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This Motivational Speaker Faced Down a Tough Crowd: Fellow Lifers

The Marshall Project

Over 27 years behind bars, Bobby Bostic learned to inspire people in dark places. It all started with the “complete failure” of his first big speech.

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More Logging Proposed to Help Curb Wildfires in Pacific Northwest

Insurance Journal

U.S. officials would allow increased logging on federal lands across the Pacific Northwest in the name of fighting wildfires and boosting rural economies under proposed changes to a sweeping forest management plan that’s been in place for three decades.

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Monetizing Streams of Revenue Backed by Intangible Assets | IPWatchdog Unleashed

IP Watchdog

During the latest episode of IPWatchdog Unleashed, I speak with Josh Harlan about monetizing various investable streams of revenue in media, sports and IP, and we also make a hard pivot to then later discuss artificial intelligence and what those looking to invest in AI should be considering. We also discuss the viability of the fair use defenses that are presently being made in the ongoing lawsuits brought by copyright owners against AI developers and the likely future marketplace for monetizat

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