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Access to Justice Requires Access to Law. So Why Aren’t the Advocates of Each More Closely Aligned?

Law Sites

On Friday I attended Transform: Justice , a program by Harvard Law School’s Library Innovation Lab held to commemorate the full release of the Caselaw Access Project’s case law collection from all commercial restrictions , as well as to consider the future of free and open access to law.

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Is There an AI Tool to Create Legal Documents?

Lawmatics

AI helps legal professionals find relevant case law, statutes, and precedents by searching and summarizing vast legal databases. Some of the tasks CoCounsel can potentially manage include document review, legal research deposition preparation, and contract review. Can AI predict the outcome of legal cases? Legal research.

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The Secret Sauce for Communicating With the Boss as a New Lawyer

Attorney at Work

You should also take advantage of opportunities to observe depositions, mediations or hearings (even if nonbillable) and use that time to learn from the partner by asking questions about their approach — and to get to know them (and let them get to know you).

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Legal ChatGPT: Tips, Prompts, and Use Cases

MyCase

ChatGPT legal research can summarize cases, laws, deposition transcripts, or pleadings filed with the court. Deposition summary: Act like a paralegal and summarize key points plus any inconsistencies or admissions within this deposition. Any output should be carefully reviewed prior to use.

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What Is an Example of a Case Management System?

Practice Panther

Case management software tackles this challenge by assigning tasks to specific team members, tracking progress, and providing updates on each task’s status. It’s a central hub for assigning responsibilities , whether it’s researching case law, drafting legal documents, or preparing for depositions.

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Is Legal Billing Difficult?

Practice Panther

Common Billable Tasks Client Meetings : Time spent in meetings (in-person, on the phone, or via video conference) discussing case progress, strategies, or providing legal advice. Legal Research and Analysi s: Hours spent researching case law, statutes, and other legal precedents relevant to a client’s case.

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Conflicts Arising From Sanctions Motions: An Analytical Framework

WA Bar News

26(g) (same), CR 30(d) (deposition misconduct), Fed. 437, 446-47 (2010) (surveying Washington case law for determining an “appropriate sanction” under CR 11). 26(g) (same), CR 30(d) (deposition misconduct), Fed. 437, 446-47 (2010) (surveying Washington case law for determining an “appropriate sanction” under CR 11).