Civil Litigation Brief

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

The judgment of HHJ Halliwell, sitting as a High Court Judge, in Bootle v GHL Property Management and Development Ltd & Anor [2025] EWHC 317 (Ch) provides an object lesson on the dangers of over-hasty applications for an injunction. It.

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Temple University Beasley School of Law - Advocacy

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

The difference between Pennsylvanias approach to judges and expert gatekeeping and that under the Federal Rules of Evidence is stark. For the Commonwealth and its Frye jurisprudence, judges are told to leave science to the scientists. The proscription is clear and far-reaching: [T]rial courts may not question the merits of the expert’s scientific theories, techniques or conclusions, and it is no part of the trial court’s function to assess whether it considers those theories, techniq

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Legally Speaking

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

How can AI revolutionise the way lawyers work? This week, Im delighted to be speaking with Chris Williams, the go-to-market at Leya, an AI-powered workspace designed to make legal work flow. Chris dives into how Leya automates repetitive taks, boosts productivity and tackles the biggest gap in legal tech today.

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Technology 40

Complex Discovery

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

Editor’s Note: The Munich Security Conference has underscored the stark divide between Russias efforts to reshape the geopolitical landscape and Ukraines determination to safeguard its sovereignty. Western leaders have reaffirmed their commitments to Ukraine, yet Putin continues to manipulate diplomatic channels and media narratives to sideline Kyiv from negotiations.

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Government and Public Sector Objections Litigation Technology 52

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?

IP Watchdog

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

Howard Lutnick, who is President Trumps pick to become the next Secretary of Commerce, cleared a key hurdle in the Senate on Thursday, February 13, with the Senate voting 52-45 to invoke cloture. This means Lutnick will indeed soon be confirmed by the Senate to be the next Secretary of Commerce.

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Technology 59