Fri.Nov 29, 2024

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THIS IS NOT EXPERT OPINION BUT “ARGUMENTS” SAYS THE JUDGE: PERMISSION TO RELY ON EXPERT NOT GIVEN

Civil Litigation Brief

In Norman v N & CJ Horton Property [2024] EWHC 2994 (Ch) Master Clark found that proposed “expert evidence” was not evidence at all but simply opinions. The person preparing the report was not allowed to give expert evidence on.

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From Generative AI to Zero Trust: Cybersecurity Discussed by Microsoft’s Greg Wilson at the Tallinn Digital Summit

Complex Discovery

Editor’s Note: Greg Wilson’s keynote at the 2024 Tallinn Digital Summit offers profound insights for cybersecurity, information governance, and eDiscovery professionals. Highlighting the growing convergence of AI, cybercrime, and nation-state attacks, Wilson’s address is a clarion call for proactive measures. His emphasis on zero-trust architectures, human-centric security, and international collaboration provides a comprehensive framework for navigating the evolving threat lan

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If Santa Were a Lawyer

Joseph, Hollander & Craft

FEATURE ARTICLE: If Santa Were a Lawyer Author: Professor Michael H. Hoeflich, PhD , Editor-in-Chief Legal Editor: Carrie E. Parker ; Design & Publishing Editor: Matthew T. Stephens This article is featured in Volume 5, Number 11 of the Legal Ethics and Malpractice Reporter , published November 30, 2024. The month of December is a bit different from other months for most of us.

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THE SOLICITORS ACT AND CHALLENGING INTERIM BILLS: THE SUPREME COURT HAS REFUSED PERMISSION TO APPEAL IN SIGNATURE LITIGATION

Civil Litigation Brief

In Signature Litigation LLP v Ivanishvili [2024] EWCA Civ 901 the Court of Appeal upheld an earlier decision of Costs Judge Leonard that a series of bills rendered by the appellant solicitors were not interim statute bills.

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The Tech-Savvy Paralegals Playbook: How To Leverage AI

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?

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North Carolina Formal Opinion 2023-3

Joseph, Hollander & Craft

New Authority: North Carolina Formal Opinion 2023-3 Author: Professor Michael H. Hoeflich, PhD , Editor-in-Chief Legal Editor: Carrie E. Parker ; Design & Publishing Editor: Matthew T. Stephens This article is featured in Volume 5, Number 11 of the Legal Ethics and Malpractice Reporter , published November 30, 2024. On July 14, 2024, the North Carolina Bar Association issued Formal 2023-3, which, while rather narrow in focus, does open up interesting possibilities for law office managemen

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SECOND ACTION STRUCK OUT AS AN ABUSE OF PROCESS: HIDING AN INTENTION TO START FRESH PROCEEDINGS IS A HIGHLY DANGEROUS STRATEGY

Civil Litigation Brief

In BCLI v Commissioner of the Police for the Metropolis [2024] EWHC 3018 (KB) HHJ Karen Walden-Smith (sitting as a Judge of the High Court) struck out a claimant’s second action against the defendant police force.

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Town Sanctioned for Prejudicial Breaches of Duty to Preserve in Alleged Sexual Assault Case; Court Also Addresses Use of Personal Email by Council Members

E-Discovery LLC

In Doe v. Vanderpool , 2024 WL 4881928 (D. Md. Nov. 25, 2024)(Sullivan, J.), the Court held that the Town of Fairmount Heights breached its preservation duty. Ms. Doe claimed that, after arrest, a Town police officer sexually assaulted her. She sued officers and the Town. Discovery had been conducted for almost a year and the deadlines extended three times.