Law Sites
JUNE 25, 2024
If you are a lawyer whose practice involves regularly working with PDF forms, such as those from courts and government agencies, a new generative AI feature from document automation company Gavel could help save you time.
Attorney at Work
JUNE 26, 2024
Susan Cohodes | I am ready to be friends with my new role as less than a full-time lawyer. The post The Most Important Thing About Being a Less-Than-Full-Time Lawyer appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
E-Discovery LLC
JUNE 28, 2024
County police officers were investigating a theft of farm equipment. They applied for a “geofence warrant” to be served on Google: “A geofence warrant authorizes the seizure of location data collected from smartphones of individuals within a particular area over a specified range of time.” United States v. Rhine , 652 F. Supp. 3d 38, 66 (D.D.C. 2023).
Lawmatics
JUNE 28, 2024
In the high-stakes world of criminal defense, where every move can change a client's future, streamlining your workflows is more than essential—it's critical. Imagine being able to respond promptly to every client's needs without pulling focus from their matters or that of your other clients. Our latest Deep Dive Webinar showcases the power of criminal defense workflows in Lawmatics, making it easy to disengage unqualified leads and win more clients with impactful marketing campaigns.
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.
Law Sites
JUNE 24, 2024
A new legal ethics opinion on the use of generative AI in law practice makes one point very clear: lawyers are required to maintain competence across all technological means relevant to their practices, and that includes the use of generative AI.
Attorney at Work
JUNE 25, 2024
Bull Garlington | All the worst handshakes and how to handle them. The post How to Shake Hands in Two Easy Steps appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
Trial Strategy Today brings together the best content for law professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
The Marshall Project
JUNE 24, 2024
Days before his scheduled execution in Texas, Ramiro Gonzales speaks on faith, legacy — and apologizing to the family of his victim, Bridget Townsend.
Law Sites
JUNE 26, 2024
Clearbrief, a legal technology company that uses AI to help lawyers find and insert facts to support their legal writing, has raised an additional funding round of approximately $4 million. This brings the company’s total funding since its founding in 2021 to nearly $8 million.
Attorney at Work
JUNE 24, 2024
Ruth Carter | If you have limited resources for marketing, invest in your blog. The post Long-Form Content Drives Long-Term Success for Lawyers: Create Once, Cash In for Years appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
E-Discovery LLC
JUNE 26, 2024
Lawyers have argued over the definition of “double spacing,” What is Double Spacing? (Dec. 4, 2023) and “any little ambiguity,” including the definition of a photocopier, id., citing Pouncing on Little Ambiguities Leads to Discovery Sanctions (Sept. 26, 2022). Pick Up the Telephone Word processing has not been immune from disputes. One court recently criticized a memorandum that had “21 footnotes that are packed with over 100 lines of small-font text.
Advertiser: Trellis
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.
IP Watchdog
JUNE 28, 2024
The U.S. Supreme Court today issued its opinion in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, overruling the Court’s seminal case on administrative agency deference, Chevron U. S. A. Inc. v. Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc. Chief Justice Roberts delivered the opinion of the Court and Justices Kagan, Sotomayor and Jackson dissented.
Law Sites
JUNE 26, 2024
Advances in generative artificial intelligence, or GenAI, have the potential to disrupt the practice of law for many, many lawyers — especially junior lawyers. A 2023 Thomson Reuters report on the impact of AI on lawyers forecasts an “immense” impact on junior lawyers.
Attorney at Work
JUNE 28, 2024
Danielle DavisRoe | Microsoft 365 includes three apps — Bookings, Forms, and ToDo — that make it easy to streamline your work. The post Microsoft Loop: Transform Your Law Firm’s Process Documentation appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
E-Discovery LLC
JUNE 25, 2024
In Wagner v. Norcold, Inc., 2024 WL 2703015, at *3 (E.D. N. Car. May 24, 2024), plaintiffs claimed that defendants’ allegedly defective refrigerator had caused a destructive fire. They asserted that defendants had waived privileges “in the absence of a privilege log….” There were several other discovery disputes and the parties submitted emails, exhibits, and a declaration.
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.
Plaintiff Trial Lawyer Tips
JUNE 27, 2024
There are a volume of available ideas and outlines for the discovery deposition of a medical malpractice expert including advice to not take the deposition at all in some circumstances. Here is a very basic outline, you can use as a format for your case. A. INTRODUCTION 1. Identification of attorney. 2. Important to understand question before answering.
Law Sites
JUNE 28, 2024
On today’s live Legaltech Week, we’ll be talking toilet paper — and what it signifies for life and legal tech. Also on the agenda: stories about legal ethics and AI, AI risk in legal research, surging billing rates, and more. The show is live at 3 p.m. E.T.
Attorney at Work
JUNE 27, 2024
Sally Schmidt | If you haven't learned your client's preferences, you are basically saying you don't care what's important to them. The post From the Client’s Perspective: How to Keep Client Relationships From Veering Off Track appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
E-Discovery LLC
JUNE 24, 2024
In Melton Properties, LLC v. Ill. Central R. Co., 2024 WL 3015749 at *5 (N.D. Miss. June 14, 2024), the court listed the factors to consider in deciding when the failure to provide a timely privilege log is – or is not – a waiver of the privilege. GENERALLY, FAILURE TO TIMELY PROVIDE A PRIVILEGE LOG MAY WAIVE PRIVILEGE It is well established that privilege may be waived if it was not timely asserted in a proper log.
Advertiser: Trellis
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.
Lawmatics
JUNE 25, 2024
The client intake process in a law firm typically requires the use of an intake process template. This template is used to gather essential client information that will be used to determine whether a potential client is a fit for a firm and whether their case has legal merit. The template may be created manually or automated by using legal client intake automation software.
IP Watchdog
JUNE 25, 2024
The invalidation rate of patents in America Invents Act (AIA) proceedings, such as inter partes reviews (IPRs), has been high since the inception of the PTAB. Just one year into the AIA, Chief Judge Randall Rader famously referred to the PTAB as a “death squad” at the 2013 American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) annual meeting because the invalidation rate was so high.
Complex Discovery
JUNE 28, 2024
Editor’s Note: Five Great Reads is a monthly newsletter that focuses on cybersecurity, information governance, and eDiscovery. The publication selects five top articles to keep legal, business, and technology professionals informed about key developments in cyber discovery, data discovery, and legal discovery. Published by ComplexDiscovery OÜ, a digital publication that delivers insights on digital events and issues, the digest contextualizes relevant discoveries, regulations, technologies, and
The Marshall Project
JUNE 22, 2024
Inside the latest legal and legislative efforts to close state constitutional loopholes that allow slavery as punishment for a crime.
Legal Dive
JUNE 28, 2024
In a landmark ruling, the justices overturned a 40-year-old precedent and significantly reduced the power of federal agencies to interpret the laws they administer.
IP Watchdog
JUNE 25, 2024
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) issued a precedential decision today reversing a district court’s grant of Hikma Pharmaceuticals’ motion to dismiss Amarin Pharma, Inc.’s complaint against it for induced infringement. Amarin claimed Hikma induced infringement of its “icosapent ethyl” product, an ethyl ester of an omega-3 fatty acid commonly found in fish oils, marketed as Vascepa.
Complex Discovery
JUNE 27, 2024
Editor’s Note: This concise article offers cybersecurity, information governance, and eDiscovery professionals a valuable snapshot of the current cyber threat landscape, particularly concerning China. It efficiently highlights key strategic insights, regulatory considerations, and technological trends crucial for these professionals. By touching on collective defense strategies, data protection needs, incident response lessons, and the importance of cross-sector collaboration, the article
Practice Panther
JUNE 26, 2024
Managing deadlines is a high-stakes game for any lawyer. Missing one can be costly, not just in terms of money but in terms of client trust and case outcomes. In the past, lawyers tracked deadlines manually, which took a lot of time and often led to mistakes. Now, we have legal tech that automates calendaring. These systems help lawyers keep track of important dates, meetings, and tasks without the hassle.
Legal Dive
JUNE 25, 2024
“Contrary to the Treasurer’s assertion, BlackRock has been singularly focused on delivering performance” for the state’s pension fund, a firm spokesperson told ESG Dive.
IP Watchdog
JUNE 24, 2024
Courts have been busy with copyright cases in the first half of 2024. This article provides an overview of some of the key decisions issued in 2024, as well as important cases to watch in the remainder of the year.
Complex Discovery
JUNE 23, 2024
Editor’s Note: From 2022 to 2024, the use of AI-generated deepfakes has seen a rapid increase globally, posing significant threats to businesses, politics, and society. Various sophisticated methods such as face-swapping and synthetic audio generation have been employed by bad actors to conduct fraud and spread misinformation. In response, startups and large enterprises have been developing tools and strategies to detect and combat deepfake technologies.
Civil Litigation Brief
JUNE 23, 2024
In D and A (Fact-Finding : Research Literature) [2024] EWCA Civ 663 the Court of Appeal set out a clear warning about the dangers of trial judges analysing research literature in detail. The literature should be read through the prism.
Legal Dive
JUNE 28, 2024
Attorneys with experience at agencies such as DOJ could assist with AI and other regulatory work and investigations, search executives say.
IP Watchdog
JUNE 28, 2024
This week in Other Barks and Bites: WIPO releases a study that finds intangible investment is growing rapidly in part due to IP; the Center for Investigative Reporting files a copyright lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft; and the RIAA files a lawsuit against AI music-generating platforms for mass copyright infringement.
Complex Discovery
JUNE 26, 2024
Editor’s Note: This article provides a detailed overview of the Chambers and Partners 2024 eDiscovery Litigation Support Guide, highlighting the rankings of leading eDiscovery service providers and professionals. It examines the current state and future prospects of the eDiscovery market, addressing both challenges and opportunities. The insights offered in this article are particularly significant for professionals in cybersecurity, information governance, and eDiscovery, as they undersc
Expert insights. Personalized for you.
345 
Let's personalize your content