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Texas Supreme Court Preliminarily Approves Delivery of Legal Services by Licensed Paraprofessionals

Law Sites

The Supreme Court of Texas this week gave preliminary approval to rules that would allow the delivery of legal services in certain circumstances by licensed legal paraprofessionals and licensed court-access assistants who are not lawyers.

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Want to Get Paid Faster? 5 Ways to Fix Law Firm Invoicing

Attorney at Work

Invoicing is one of the most important processes to get right. The post Want to Get Paid Faster? 5 Ways to Fix Law Firm Invoicing appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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“Federal judge who ruled against Google is ‘taken aback’ by its efforts to avoid paper trail”

E-Discovery LLC

In Federal judge who ruled against Google is ‘taken aback’ by its efforts to avoid paper trail (abajournal.com) (Aug. 8, 2024), Debra Cassens Weiss reported on an information governance issue: “A federal judge who ruled that Google is a monopolist declined to sanction the search engine for failing to preserve internal chat messages, even though he criticized its policies intended to keep bad evidence out of litigation.” Ms.

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With American Mobile Out, Florida’s Mobile Home Insurance Market Seems to Have ‘Fallen Apart’

Insurance Journal

By William Rabb Reinsurance in Florida’s long-stressed property insurance market was supposed to have stabilized this year – with only moderate rate increases and more availability.

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Trellis Launches Trellis AI to Streamline Trial Court Litigation

Trellis AI leverages the largest repository of state trial court data to help litigators evaluate cases, automate brief drafting, suggest winning strategies, and more. Key components: Draft Arguments — Uses similar/successful motions in the Trellis database to generate arguments/citations for your motions seeking dismissal, summary judgment, etc. Case Assessment — Predict the likely outcomes of a case at any stage to help you decide to accept it, guide motion practice, make settlement offers, an

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At Two Back-to-Back Conferences, Evidence that We’re Moving the Ball Forward On Using AI in Law

Law Sites

Within the span of five days recently in Chicago, I attended two somewhat different conferences, and at each, I found evidence that we are moving the ball forward on developing and implementing practical applications for generative AI in law. You may wonder why I even needed evidence.

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They Exposed Police Misconduct. Now They’re Paying a Steep Price.

The Marshall Project

Whistleblower laws have advanced in public and private sectors, but protections for police who report illegal or unethical behavior lag far behind.

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Taylor Swift Cancellations Deal Blow to Insurers: Sources

Insurance Journal

Insurers face millions of dollars in claims after a foiled attack forced three Taylor Swift concerts in Austria to be canceled, though several providers will share out the hit, two people involved in insurance for her tour told Reuters.

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How Much Coffee Does It Take to Fuel a Week-Long Legal Tech Conference? ILTACON Spills the Beans

Law Sites

Ever wonder how much coffee gets consumed at a week-long legal tech conference? Well, with ILTACON, the annual conference of the International Legal Technology Association, set to convene this weekend in Nashville, organizers plan to serve some 1,500 gallons of the caffeinated brew.

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Core Intelligence AI: Streamlining eDiscovery with Advanced GenAI

Complex Discovery

Editor’s Note: The launch of Core Intelligence AI by HaystackID marks a significant advancement in the field of eDiscovery, offering a blend of generative AI and traditional review methods to enhance efficiency and accuracy. This development is especially relevant for professionals in cybersecurity, information governance, and data discovery, as it addresses the increasing complexities and volumes of data in modern legal contexts.

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“Attachments to Attorney-Client Communications May Be Withheld as Privileged, Without an Independent Basis for Privilege,” But….

E-Discovery LLC

In Linet Americas, Inc. v. Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc., 2024 WL 3425795 (N.D. Ill. Jul. 15, 2024), the court held that “attachments to attorney client communications may be withheld as privileged without an independent basis for privilege.” For example, if a client sends a privileged email to counsel seeking legal advice, and attaches several files, neither the email nor the attached files need to be produced in discovery.

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Trial Prep: What Attorneys Really Want (And How to Deliver It)

Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor

Get ready to uncover what attorneys really need from you when it comes to trial prep in this new webinar! Attorney and law professor, Joe Stephens, J.D., will share proven techniques for anticipating attorney needs, organizing critical documents, and transforming complex information into compelling case presentations. Key Learning Objectives: Organization That Makes Sense 🎯 Learn how to structure and organize case materials in ways that align with how attorneys actually work and think.

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How Big Tech is avoiding HSR reviews in AI race

Legal Dive

Some deals are on the FTC and DOJ's radars, but for now Microsoft and Apple are among those buying their way into key technology, an antitrust specialist says.

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David v. Goliath Trial Begins this Month in Case that Challenges Thomson Reuter’s Longstanding Copyrights in Legal Research Materials

Law Sites

For decades, one product, Thomson Reuters Westlaw, has dominated the legal research market. A core foundation of that dominance has been Westlaw’s claims of copyright in several elements of its legal research service, particularly its headnotes and Key Number System.

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How to Successfully License Consumer Products | IPWatchdog Unleashed

IP Watchdog

If you are an inventor of a consumer product there are reputable companies looking for inventions and ideas to bring to market, and their business model is built on taking products to market over and over again, and they are in constant need of new products and improvements. They also realize litigation is wasteful when you are dealing with products that often have a 1-, 2- or 3-year shelf life, so they are willing to do deals that allow them to quickly get products onto shelves and into the str

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How to Create a “Metadata” or “Metadata Plus” Log Using a Litigation Review Platform

E-Discovery LLC

Metadata logs can be an acceptable, cost-effective method of privilege logging. For example, please see Agreement in ESI Protocol to Provide a “Metadata-Only” Privilege Log Was Enforced (Jul. 22, 2024), and Privilege Logs: New Techniques to Achieve Proportionality – The “Certification Log” (Mar. 4, 2024). The primary difference between a “metadata” log and a “metadata plus” log is that the latter contains one additional field for descriptive information about why the document is being withheld

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Deposition Prep Like a Pro: Insights from a Paralegal's Playbook

Speaker: Kaitlyn "The Persnickety Paralegal" Story

Deposition preparation is a critical aspect of a paralegal's role, requiring meticulous attention to detail and proactive management of the case timeline. In this session, participants will explore how effective deposition preparation not only contributes to the success of the legal team but also helps maintain a balanced workflow, minimizing last-minute crises.

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Containment Increased on Massive Wildfire, 640 Structures Destroyed

Insurance Journal

Firefighters have increased containment on the 627-square-mile Park Fire near Chico, California, which is now 34% contained. The fire, now the fourth largest wildfire in history, is 401,740 acres. It was 24% contained on Friday.

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How It Works: A Demo of the New AI Legal Assistant in Law Practice Management Platform LEAP

Law Sites

Law practice management company LEAP recently announced the launch of three major AI features built directly into the platform, including LawY, a new legal AI assistant backed by human verification. In this latest installment in the LawSites video series How It Works, you get to see LEAP’s new AI assistant in action.

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Get Ready to Comply: The EU’s AI Act is Now in Force

IP Watchdog

The European Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act officially came into force on Thursday, August 1, with most provisions of the regulation applying as of August 2, 2026. However, the regulation states that compliance for prohibited practices should be in effect by February 2, 2025, considering “the unacceptable risk associated with the use of AI in certain ways.

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Court Resolves Disputes Over Number of Custodians and Validation Protocol

E-Discovery LLC

In Tremblay v. OpenAI, Inc., 2024 WL 3638421 (N.D. Cal. July 31, 2024), the court resolved two disputes over an ESI Protocol, writing: “As to the first category of disagreement, the Parties have found themselves at an impasse as to the proper number of document custodians to be set forth in the ESI protocol.” “The second category of disagreement pertains to the Parties dispute about an appropriate validation protocol for ESI review and discovery.

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Visibility Into the Strategy & Supporting Documents of Major US Law Firms

Law Firm Intelligence by Trellis aggregates state trial court data across the Trellis platform enabling users to: look up a particular metric related to a specific law firm (such as, how many cases a law firm had or has against another law firm), and see the actual dockets and documents supporting the metric. Trellis data is maximized in a revolutionary and unique way to provide users an exclusive look into a law firm litigating in state trial courts.

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California Commissioner Orders Insurance Cancelation Moratorium for 185K Residents

Insurance Journal

California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara issued a one-year moratorium on insurance companies to preserve residential insurance coverage for more than 185,000 policyholders affected by the Park, Borel and Gold Complex fires.

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David Cambria, Known As ‘Godfather of Legal Operations,’ Joins Epiq to Lead Legal Business Advisory Practice

Law Sites

When it comes to big names in legal operations and legal innovation, it is hard to think of one bigger than David Cambria, who has long been described as the godfather of legal operations, including for his trailblazing work as COO and head of global operations for Fortune 50 company Archer Daniels Midland and then […]

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EU AI Act: Regulatory Milestone and Its Impact on Legal Tech

Complex Discovery

Editor’s Note: The adoption of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act by the European Union (EU) marks a significant milestone in global AI regulation. Effective August 1, 2024, this legislation introduces a risk-based classification system for AI technologies, ensuring tailored guidelines for each risk category. This framework aims to balance innovation with risk mitigation, crucial for sectors such as law firms, legal tech, and corporate entities.

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The Duty to Destroy Records

E-Discovery LLC

Much has been written about the common-law duty to preserve proportionate information that is potentially relevant to reasonably anticipated litigation. Much less has been written about the duty to destroy information. For example, Maryland’s Public Information Act limits the records that governmental entities may retain. It provides that: The State, a political subdivision, or a unit of the State or of a political subdivision may keep only the information about a person that: (1) is needed by

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Stay On Top of Newly Filed State & Federal Litigation: Curated Just for You!

With Daily Filings Report by Trellis you will receive an email and csv file daily with all new cases filed in the jurisdictions you're tracking. Each new case will include all case metadata like judge, parties, counsel, practice area, and even direct links to the full docket and complaint. Trellis Daily Filings Reports provide direct access to newly filed state and federal litigation curated just for you.

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Severe Storms (Mostly in US) Account for 70% of Global Insured Natural Disaster Losses

Insurance Journal

Global insured losses from natural catastrophes totaled US$60 billion during the first half of 2024, or 62% above the 10-year average, according to preliminary estimates from Swiss Re.

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LawNext Podcast: Is Gen AI the New Paradigm for Technology Assisted Review in E-Discovery? Three Redgrave Scientists Discuss

Law Sites

For at least two decades, artificial intelligence has been used in e-discovery to help surface and prioritize review of potentially responsive documents from large document collections.

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Google’s Antitrust Ruling: A Landmark Decision that Signals Heightened Scrutiny for Tech Giants

Complex Discovery

Editor’s Note: In a landmark ruling, Google has been found guilty of antitrust violations, signaling a seismic shift in the regulatory landscape for tech giants. This milestone decision by Judge Amit Mehta not only underscores Google’s extensive market dominance but also sets a significant precedent for future antitrust cases against major technology firms.

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No Privilege Log Is Needed While Scope of Discovery Objections Are Pending

E-Discovery LLC

In Troung v. KPC Healthcare, Inc., 2024 WL 3496865 (C.D. Cal. July 17, 2024), the court held that no privilege log was required until scope of discovery objections were resolved. The general rule is that a privilege log is due at the time discovery responses are filed. “Absent consent of the adverse party, or a Court order, a privilege log (or other communication of sufficient information for the parties to be able to determine whether the privilege applies) must accompany a written response to

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CarShield to Pay $10M Settlement Over Deceptive Advertising Charges

Insurance Journal

CarShield will pay $10 million to settle charges that its advertisements and telemarketing for its extended auto warranty plans are deceptive and misleading, the Federal Trade Commission said.

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Davinci Rebrands As DeepIP and Announces General Availability of its AI Copilot for Patent Prosecution

Law Sites

Earlier this year, I wrote about the beta launch of davinci, an AI tool to assist intellectual property practitioners throughout the patent prosecution process. Today, that tool emerges from beta for general availability under a new name, DeepIP, and with a new direct integration within Microsoft Word.

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Brazil’s New Appellate Stage Guidelines: Strategies for Efficient Patent Prosecution

IP Watchdog

In an ongoing effort to reduce the backlog of patent applications, Brazil has introduced new appellate stage guidelines that significantly impact how applicants should respond to office actions and file appeals. These changes emphasize thorough and strategic responses to ensure all objections are properly addressed, paving the way for a more efficient patent granting process.

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Propaganda, Legislation, and Warfare: Unpacking Russia’s Strategy in the Ukraine War

Complex Discovery

Editor’s Note: This report provides an in-depth analysis of the latest developments in the Ukraine conflict as of August 2, 2024. It focuses on key strategic movements, military operations, and geopolitical implications based on the detailed assessments by the Institute for the Study of War. It also elaborates on the strategic use of propaganda, legislative actions, and military operations by Russia to achieve it’s special operation aims.

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More People Moving In Than Out of Counties With High Catastrophe Risk

Insurance Journal

Despite the dangers and expense associated with living in high-risk areas, large numbers of people are still moving to parts of America most impacted by wildfires, flooding and extreme heat.

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With Latest Additions, Universal Migrator Now Has 114 Extractors to Help Law Firms Backup and Migrate their Data

Law Sites

Universal Migrator has added two new extractors for helping law firms migrate their data from one platform to another, bringing its total number of migration extractors to 114. It has also enhanced several of its existing extractors with additional backup options.

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