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The Best Lawyers Tell Good Stories: How to Punch Up Your Narrative

Attorney at Work

Teddy Snyder | You have a lot of ways to tell the story of your case, but are you doing it in the most effective way? The post The Best Lawyers Tell Good Stories: How to Punch Up Your Narrative appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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At the Third TLTF Summit, Legal Tech Leaders Convened in Miami for Three Days of Dialogue and Serendipity

Law Sites

If there is a single it conference right now in legal tech, it is the TLTF Summit. Last week was the third annual occurrence of this invite-only event, and while organizers accepted 500 registrants up from 150 the first year it left another 1,000 hopefuls sitting on a waiting list.

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Measure Legal Department KPIs with These 4 Hacks

Simple Legal

Key performance indicators (KPIs) reveal how well a department meets your companys goals. While reporting on KPIs has not always been standard practice in the legal profession, expectations have changed. Now, legal departments need to be closely aligned with the company vision, budget, and priorities. Unfortunately, many legal operations teams tackle this new challenge without access to the type of data-generating software that would make KPI reporting automated and easy.

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Court Appointed a Special Master to Negotiate ESI Protocol

E-Discovery LLC

In UMG Recordings, Inc. v. Uncharted Labs, Inc., 2024 WL 4986962 (S.D.N.Y. Dec. 5, 2024), the parties could not agree to an ESI Protocol. The Court appointed the Hon. James C. Francis (ret.) as a special master to bring the ball across the goal. The UMG court wrote: The Special Master is needed. Several portions of the proposed protective order and ESI protocol remain in dispute, and the parties must come to an agreement as to a final proposal, negotiated with the help of a Special Master.

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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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Making the Transition from Diligent Law Firm Associate to Rainmaking Partner

Attorney at Work

Jay Harrington | The leap from law firm associate to partner means evolving from a "doer" to a "doer-seller." The post Making the Transition from Diligent Law Firm Associate to Rainmaking Partner appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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SixFifty Launches AI-Powered Tool to Provide Plain-English Answers to Employment Law Questions

Law Sites

SixFifty, a company that helps businesses automate employment law compliance and documentation, today announced the launch of SixFifty AI, an AI-powered research tool that builds on SixFifty’s database of employment law information to provide companies with plain-English answers to employment law questions.

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Request to Produce Documents Collected “to the Present” is Improper “Rolling Discovery”

E-Discovery LLC

In Rouse v. H.B. Fuller Co., 2024 WL 4973028 (D. Minn. Dec. 4, 2024), plaintiff moved to compel production sought in his Request No. 159, which asked for: All Documents and Communications responsive to or collected by the ESI Protocol from April 1, 2023 to present. (Emphasis added). The court described the request as rolling discovery. You may guess the result from the following statement by the court: This is not the first time the Court has admonished the parties for seeking second and third b

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The Lateral Hire Dilemma: The Secret to Successfully Onboarding Talented Lawyers

Attorney at Work

Wendy Merrill | Too many attorneys have suffered from some form of workplace trauma in their career. The post The Lateral Hire Dilemma: The Secret to Successfully Onboarding Talented Lawyers appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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NGAGE’s Paul Henry On How Law Firms Can Use Behavioral Analytics to Drive Tech Adoption

Law Sites

You cannot have innovation without adoption. That was a theme we heard repeatedly when we attended the Knowledge Management & Innovation for Legal conference in New York City in October. Our guest today, Paul Henry, would take that a step further and say you do not really have adoption without engagement.

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Do Law Firms Need SEO?

Lawmatics

Picture this: a potential client needs legal help. They grab their phone, type "divorce lawyer near me," and within seconds, theyre scrolling through the top results on Google. Considering that 38% of clients initiate their search for legal assistance online ( Finances Online ), if your law firm isnt on that first page, youre practically invisible. Thats the power of digital marketing for law firms, and at the heart of it lies SEO (Search Engine Optimization).

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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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Authentication of Surveillance Video by Lay Witness Under Silent Witness Doctrine

E-Discovery LLC

Marris Hoffee [1] and Michael D. Berman In Reddick v. State , __ Md. App __, 2024 WL 4633506 (Apls. Ct. Md. Oct. 31, 2024), the intermediate appellate court addressed an important issue of authentication of surveillance video by a lay witness. That witness was permitted to authenticate a video under the silent witness theory. The lay witness, a store employee, had not downloaded or viewed the video, but he was permitted to testify that it was the result of a reliable process and could not have b

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Mastering the Balance: When Perfectionism and Procrastination Work Together

Attorney at Work

Gray Robinson | When pushed too hard by perfectionism, your brain can get stuck reacting to problems, not solving them. The post Mastering the Balance: When Perfectionism and Procrastination Work Together appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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New Trellis AI Solution Leverages State Court Data to Automate Litigation Tasks for Legal Analytics

Law Sites

In today’s episode of the LawNext PR podcast, host Bob Ambrogi interviewed Nicole Clark, the founder and CEO of Trellis, about the companys latest innovation: Trellis AI. This new suite of generative AI tools builds on Trellis comprehensive database of state trial court data to assist litigators in simplifying complex litigation tasks.

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Coming Soon to Florida: New State-Fed Program to Elevate Homes in Flood Zones

Insurance Journal

At the Florida Chamber of Commerce Insurance Summit last week, the state’s emergency management director announced a multi-million-dollar program that many homeowners, lawmakers and insurers have long hoped for: New grants and low-interest loans that will help elevate homes above …

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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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Unopposed Motion to Seal Court Records

E-Discovery LLC

In Boblitt v. BP Exploration & Production, Inc., 2024 WL 4956749 (M.D. Fl. Dec. 3, 2024), the court denied an unopposed motion to seal court records. In doing so, it followed a well-worn path. Plaintiff Boblitt moved for leave to file specific exhibits under seal. The exhibits supported his opposition to a motion of defendant BP for a protective order.

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GAO Report on Third-Party Funding in Patent Cases Indicates Stakeholders Favor Disclosure Requirements

IP Watchdog

On December 5, the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) published a report reflecting the agencys investigation into third-party funding of patent litigation in the United States. While the GAO was unable to quantify the extent to which third parties are financing and taking an interest in infringement suits due to limited data on the subject, interviews with a range of industry stakeholders reflected mixed views on the impacts of disclosure requirements that could identify conflicts of i

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How It Works: Our Walkthrough of ShareFile’s Document Collaboration Tools

Law Sites

Today on How it Works, Lead Product Manager for ShareFile, Pedro Ventura, walks me through simple and complex document sharing from both the law firm and the client perspective.

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Malibu Fire Explodes in Size, Forces Thousands to Evacuate

Insurance Journal

A Southern California wildfire whipped by “particularly dangerous” winds destroyed homes, shut schools and spurred the evacuation of thousands of people near Malibu.

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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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AN EXPERT WHO “HAD NO REGARD TO THE PRACTICE DIRECTION” AND “WHO WAS PREPARED MATERIALLY TO MISLEAD THE COURT”

Civil Litigation Brief

InRashpal Samrai & Ors v Rajinder Kalia[2024] EWHC 3143 (KB) Mr Justice Martin Spencer made extremely trenchant findings about the conduct of an expert witness instructed on behalf of the claimants. There was no compliance with Rules or Guidance for.

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A Court’s Inherent Authority is Not to Be a Broad Reservoir of Power

IP Watchdog

On December 6, 2024, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit issued a precedential opinion in PS Products Inc. v. Panther Trading Co. Inc. that appears to allow a district court to sanction under its inherent authority when the sanctionable conduct is arguably covered by a specific rule. The facts of the case are not helpful for the sanctioned parties, PSP, and likely led to this outcome.

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In Notable E-Discovery News, Leading AI Scientist Dave Lewis Joins Nextpoint to Lead AI Development

Law Sites

Dave Lewis, a data scientist whose four-decade career has established him as a pioneer in artificial intelligence and data analytics in law, has joined the e-discovery and litigation management company Nextpoint as chief scientific officer, where he will lead efforts to develop the next generation of machine learning and generative AI tools throughout the Nextpoint […]

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Ohio Manufacturer Faces $182K Fine for Workers’ Amputations

Insurance Journal

U.S. Department of Labor inspectors found a Cleveland, Ohio bakeware manufacturer failed to prevent two workers from suffering injuries that resulted in amputations, incidents that could have been avoided with proper safety measures.

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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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Does Your Law Firm Need a Legal Project Manager?

Practice Panther

If youre asking yourself whether your law firm needs legal project management , you may already have a few clues that you do. Perhaps youre overwhelmed with client calls and emails. Maybe youre swimming in case files, documents to review, and looming trial dates, and wonder how your staff will do it all. The reality is, as a law firm, youre also a business one that requires structured systems to operate efficiently.

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4 Best Law Firm Answering Services for 2025

MyCase

A law firm answering service manages client calls and website live chats on behalf of a law firm by answering, addressing, and forwarding calls and communication as needed. Think of it like a legal virtual receptionist. It can also handle client intake, appointment scheduling, and other administrative tasks. With a growing law firm comes more clients, more cases, and, unfortunately, more administrative work.

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AI in Healthcare: UnitedHealthcare’s Controversy and the Tragic Death of CEO

Complex Discovery

Editor’s Note: The tragic death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson amid ongoing AI-related controversy highlights pressing concerns that extend far beyond healthcare. For professionals in cybersecurity, information governance, and eDiscovery, the case underscores critical challenges around the ethical deployment of artificial intelligence, the security of sensitive data, and the increasing demand for transparency and accountability in decision-making technologies.

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Inszone Acquires Texas’ Southerland And Associates

Insurance Journal

Inszone Insurance Services announced the acquisition of Southerland and Associates, Inc., an agency based in Austin, Texas.

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How Duracell Uses Trademarks and Trade Dress to Fight Counterfeits | IPWatchdog Unleashed

IP Watchdog

This week my conversation is with Leo White, who is Chief IP Counsel and Associate General Counsel for The Duracell Company. During our conversation we begin by briefly talking about patent strategy, but then move quickly to brand protection, trademarks, trade dress and effectively working with customs agencies around the world. While Duracell does patent its various battery technologies, and while White is responsible for maintaining a worldwide patent portfolio for the company, the companys tr

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4 not-so-nice holiday compliance pitfalls for HR to avoid

Legal Dive

Employers should think through how to handle inappropriate gifts, alcohol and workplace decorations in advance, attorney Jonathan Segal said.

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Rising AI Expenditure Proves a Key Focus for Future IT Strategies

Complex Discovery

Editor’s Note: IT spending in 2025 is set to reflect a calculated shift toward artificial intelligence (AI) innovation, signaling its central role in the future of enterprise technology. Despite modest overall IT budget increases, recent studies show a significant allocation of resources to AI and cloud-driven initiatives, underlining a pivotal moment for industries prioritizing operational efficiency, data analytics, and cybersecurity.

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Ryan Specialty Forms Contingency Unit, Joining Paradiso Risks and Alive Risk

Insurance Journal

Ryan Specialty, Chicago-based specialty insurance services firm, announced that Paradiso Risks is joining Alive Risk, Ryan Specialty’s sports, leisure and entertainment managing general underwriter. London-based Paradiso became part of Ryan after its acquisition of Castel Underwriting Agencies in May 2024.

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Tech start-up founders: Tips to address contract disputes with vendors

Newport Beach California Business Litigation Law B

Those looking to take full advantage of the possibilities with a tech start-up know that they need to be prepared to move at a fast pace. Success in this niche area of business often requires efficient decision making. These decisions often involve negotiating deals with vendors to help meet business needs. Unfortunately, even with the savviest of business leaders, deals can go wrong.

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BUNDLES: THE VIEW FROM THE BENCH: “DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT IS CENTRAL TO WHAT WE DO”

Civil Litigation Brief

As (possibly) the last post on bundles this year I am inviting you all to read an extract from Mr Justice Fordham’s speech to the Hart Judicial Review Conference. The full text of the speech is available here and it.