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Clearbrief CEO Jacqueline Schafer: Transforming Written Legal Arguments With AI

Attorney at Work

But there was a moment where I was able to point the judge to a sentence in my brief referring to a piece of evidence in the case. I remember thinking that it is all about the evidence. If you can show the judge where in the record you support your argument, the judge is so much more likely to agree with your theory of the case.

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The Deposition: What To Expect And How To Prepare

SW&L Attorneys Blog

Contributor: Lee Grossman What Is a Deposition? Part of the civil litigation process involves gathering evidence, known as discovery. Part of the civil litigation process involves gathering evidence, known as discovery. A deposition allows attorneys to ask questions of witnesses who provide sworn testimony under oath.

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Employer Erred by Downloading Former Employee’s Personal Email; But, Failure to Preserve it Was Not Spoliation; and, There Was a Gap in Employee Handbook Clause Permitting Employer Access Post-Termination

E-Discovery LLC

The Court wrote: “By our count, the parties have brought a total of seven lawsuits against each other, although many of the legal arguments throughout these suits are obscured by personal attacks by both parties and stories that are inconsistent even within themselves. 3, 2024), is a lengthy and complex decision.

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Jacqueline Schafer on Writing Briefs at the Speed of AI: How ClearBrief is Transforming Legal Drafting

3 Geeks and a Law Blog

She founded ClearBrief in 2020 to leverage AI to analyze documents and suggest relevant evidence and citations to streamline drafting. By uploading case documents and discovery materials, the AI can pull facts and quotes directly from the record to support legal arguments in the brief. Like we’re I love the strategy. And we won.

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Conflicts Arising From Sanctions Motions: An Analytical Framework

WA Bar News

Sanctions under CR 37 are potentially very broad and can include striking pleadings, limiting evidence, and outright dismissal in addition to attorney fees. 26(g) (same), CR 30(d) (deposition misconduct), Fed. 25, 2021) (unpublished) (CR 11 sanctions against lawyer only for asserted frivolous legal arguments). 905, 271 P.3d

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What Is a Litigator? And the Differences From a Lawyer

CaseFox

They work closely with clients to assess the strengths and weaknesses of their cases, develop legal strategies, and gather evidence to support their arguments. Litigators conduct thorough legal research , draft pleadings and motions, and engage in pre-trial procedures like discovery.

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Document Review: Essential Strategies for Legal Professionals in Corporate and Contract Law

Destination Articles Blog

Document insights can highlight a case’s strengths and weaknesses, guide witness deposition decisions, and anticipate potential courtroom challenges. This strategic aspect of document review is crucial for legal success, helping to mitigate risks and shape effective legal arguments.