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“Self Help” Discovery Results in Striking of Wrongfully Obtained Evidence

E-Discovery LLC

It wrote: Pursuant to its inherent authority, the Court will strike the improperly used material from the pleadings, and Campbell will be barred from using it as evidence in this litigation, except for purposes of rebuttal or impeachment. The sanction applied to all wrongfully obtained information, even if it would otherwise be discoverable.

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Protecting Public Expression

WA Bar News

They can address a wide variety of issues—from zoning, to the environment, to politics, to education. While the courthouse doors may remain open in the first instance to nonmeritorious lawsuits, the anti-SLAPP procedures allow a defendant to bring the matter to resolution through an early motion before much (if any) discovery is conducted.

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6 Tips For Hiring a Paralegal

Practice Panther

For example, a paralegal can draft routine documents, such as contracts and pleadings, which reduces the time attorneys spend on these tasks. For instance, while a paralegal gathers and organizes discovery documents, the attorney can concentrate on developing a case strategy and preparing for trial.

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Will AI Replace Lawyers? 4 Expert Opinions

MyCase

Here’s how they’re using it: Legal research Document review Due diligence E-discovery While some lawyers enthusiastically embrace AI for its potential to enhance efficiency and accuracy, others remain cautious. We recommend keeping a pulse on the latest legal tech trends by pursuing continuing legal education (CLE) courses.

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A Comprehensive Guide on Artificial Intelligence and ChatGPT for Lawyers

MyCase

Familiarizing yourself with these cutting-edge technologies allows you to make educated decisions about when and how to implement them into your practice. Legal research: ChatGPT for lawyers can be used during legal research to provide summaries of cases, laws, deposition transcripts, or pleadings filed with the court.

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Legal Industry on the Brink: Generative AI Ushers in a New Era

Complex Discovery

In the drafting and review process, AI is making inroads by automating the creation of initial drafts for various legal documents, including contracts and pleadings. This automation not only saves time but also enhances accuracy by reducing human error and ensuring compliance.

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Jurassic Law: Taking a T-Rex-sized Bite Out of Crime

The Barrister

Certain laws combat the “dark side” of paleontology: fossil smugglers stealing paleontological finds from foreign countries, black markets for stolen fossils arising worldwide, and on-going conflict between commercial paleontologists and educational institutions. Many specimens have been victims of theft or vandalism.