Law Sites
AUGUST 12, 2024
It’s not quite BattleBots, but competitors LexisNexis and Thomson Reuters both made significant announcements today involving the development of generative AI legal assistants within their products.
Attorney at Work
AUGUST 12, 2024
Sharpening your social awareness skills will better equip you to forge meaningful connections, inspire trust and achieve favorable outcomes. The post Reading the Room: Mastering Social Awareness as a Lawyer appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
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E-Discovery LLC
AUGUST 16, 2024
In the latest iteration of In Re StubHub Refund Litigation , 2024 WL 3817068 (N.D. Cal. Aug. 13, 2024), the court began its decision of discovery issues with: “At the hearing Plaintiffs tried to walk back this [discovery] request and said it was limited to refund data, rather than a wholesale redo of non-custodial discovery. But that’s not true.” [emphasis added].
Lawmatics
AUGUST 15, 2024
A client intake form , often found on a law firm’s website, is used by law firms and legal professionals to gather essential information from potential clients during the initial consultation or intake process. The form helps attorneys understand the client's situation, assess the case, and determine whether they can provide the necessary legal services.
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Law Sites
AUGUST 15, 2024
Imagine, if you will, a small backwater town into which one day a large shiny object falls from the sky and lands dead center on the main street of the town’s modest commercial center.
Attorney at Work
AUGUST 15, 2024
Brooke Lively | What matters most to law firm buyers? The post What Do Law Firm Buyers Want? The 3 Things That Matter Most 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.
Complex Discovery
AUGUST 16, 2024
Editor’s Note: This article is essential for cybersecurity, information governance, and eDiscovery professionals navigating the complexities of legal document review. With the rapid advancements in AI technology, understanding the benefits and limitations of manual review, TAR, and generative AI is crucial for optimizing review processes. The added discussion on human interaction highlights the necessity of oversight and the innovative approaches to integrating AI in a balanced, iterative
Law Sites
AUGUST 12, 2024
UniCourt, a company that provides access to litigation data and analytics, today launched into beta a first-of-its-kind product that combines LLMs and APIs to allow its customers – which include law firms, insurers, legal tech companies, and others – to extract any data points they need from UniCourt’s collection of over 1 billion dockets and […]
Attorney at Work
AUGUST 13, 2024
Book Review | "How to Hug a Porcupine" is full of practical tips for dealing with prickly people. The post Book Review: How to Hug a Porcupine appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
E-Discovery LLC
AUGUST 14, 2024
In Felder v. MGM National Harbor, LLC , 2024 WL 3690779 (D. Md. Aug. 7, 2024)(Simms, J.), defendant was sanctioned for belatedly canceling depositions that were scheduled at the discovery cutoff date. This is the second blog of a four-part blog on Felder , an employment discrimination case. See Felder: Part 1 of 4: Court-Ordered Transcription of “Meet and Confer” Session.
Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor
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Insurance Journal
AUGUST 12, 2024
The family of a Texas man who died while working at Tesla’s Austin-area facility last week is suing the electric vehicle company and his employer. The lawsuit said the worker, Victor Joe Gomez Sr., was at the facility on Aug.
Law Sites
AUGUST 13, 2024
Last year, just ahead of ILTACON, NetDocuments introduced ndMAX, a generative AI tool built directly into the NetDocuments platform to enhance various document-related workflows, starting with PatternBuilder MAX, a “turbocharged” version of its PatternBuilder document assembly software designed to enable firms to create custom AI automations tailored to the needs of their specific practices.
Attorney at Work
AUGUST 14, 2024
Gene Commander | The post Strategic Slowness: A New Mantra for Law Firm Leaders appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
E-Discovery LLC
AUGUST 13, 2024
In Felder v. MGM National Harbor, LLC , 2024 WL 3690779, at *1 (D. Md. Aug. 7, 2024)(Simms, J.), plaintiff, acting pro se, sued her employer, alleging discrimination. The Court “presided over a discovery dispute hearing related to Plaintiff’s motions to compel interrogatory requests and requests for production of documents, and related to a motion for a protective order filed by the Defendant.
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.
Legal Dive
AUGUST 16, 2024
A video creator alleges that the companies scraped his videos, and millions of others, without permission to help train their generative AI learning models.
Law Sites
AUGUST 16, 2024
Today on the weekly Legaltech Week live journalists’ roundtable, we’ll be discussing the just-concluded ILTACON, as well as some of the stories and announcements that came out of it. The show is live at 3 p.m. E.T. If you haven’t already, you can sign up free here to attend.
Insurance Journal
AUGUST 14, 2024
McKinsey & Co. is seeing an increase in the number of clients seeking artificial intelligence-linked projects, as faster adoption of the technology helps the consulting titan and its peers boost revenue following a period of tumult.
The Marshall Project
AUGUST 16, 2024
Troy, Alabama, police severely beat Ulysses Wilkerson when he was 17. Seven years later, his mom, Angela Williams, is still fighting for answers.
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Legal Dive
AUGUST 13, 2024
Executives recognize the potential for generative AI in their business operations, but chief legal officers say organizational roles and responsibilities aren’t clear.
Law Sites
AUGUST 16, 2024
When Eric Friedrichsen stepped into the role of chief executive officer of e-discovery company DISCO four months ago, he was taking the helm of an enterprise that had faced turbulent waters in recent years.
Insurance Journal
AUGUST 13, 2024
James Kirsh expects the cost of the property and casualty insurance for his family-owned foundry in Wisconsin that makes cast iron parts for tractors and other equipment to at least double when it’s up for renewal this fall.
Complex Discovery
AUGUST 14, 2024
Editor’s Note: In an era where Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly integral to business, legal, and technological landscapes, ensuring the ethical use of AI tools is more important than ever. The emergence of ChatGPT detectors represents a significant step forward in maintaining the integrity of AI-generated content. These tools not only safeguard against potential misuse in areas like education, journalism, and healthcare but also support compliance with ethical and lega
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The Marshall Project
AUGUST 10, 2024
“If it’s 103 outside, it may be 107 to -8 inside of your cell,” said a man who worked in the fields while imprisoned in Texas.
Law Sites
AUGUST 12, 2024
Aderant, a provider of business management software to larger law firms, today introduced a product designed to help law firms better allocate work among their associates. Called viAllocate, the product helps law firms maximize billable utilization, balance associate workloads, and improve operational efficiency and profitability, Aderant says.
Insurance Journal
AUGUST 12, 2024
UK spies are stepping up efforts to tackle cyber and artificial intelligence threats from hostile foreign states, including the sort of online manipulation that helped foment rioting across the country in the past 10 days.
Complex Discovery
AUGUST 11, 2024
Editor’s Note: As the January 17, 2025, deadline for compliance with the European Union’s Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) rapidly approaches, financial institutions and their technology providers face unprecedented challenges in fortifying their digital defenses. This article delves into the critical components of DORA and its far-reaching implications for banks, insurance companies, and their tech partners.
Legal Dive
AUGUST 15, 2024
In-house legal departments adopting GenAI software must consider several issues around its value, senior leaders’ positions, data integrity and cultural changes.
Joseph, Hollander & Craft
AUGUST 15, 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 15, 2024 OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – Joseph, Hollander & Craft LLC is pleased to announce that 11 lawyers have been included in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America ®. Since its first publication in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as a definitive guide to legal excellence. “For more than 40 years, the rigorous methodology of Best Lawyers has ensured the integrity and esteem of our legal recognitions,” said Best Lawyers CEO Phil
Insurance Journal
AUGUST 14, 2024
Florida property insurers considering the expanded use of binding arbitration to settle claims disputes may want to ponder a recent arbitration move by Walt Disney Parks and Resorts: An answer to a lawsuit against Disney, which has made headlines on …
Complex Discovery
AUGUST 10, 2024
Editor’s Note: As the Russo-Ukrainian conflict continues to escalate, the battleground is increasingly defined by not just military operations but also a fierce struggle for control over information. This update, as of August 9, 2024, delves into the multifaceted nature of the conflict, highlighting significant military developments such as Ukrainian advances in Kursk Oblast and strategic strikes on Russian assets.
IP Watchdog
AUGUST 15, 2024
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) on August 14 issued a Rule 36 decision that affirms several Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) rulings relating to petitions brought by Twitter and Google. The PTAB held most claims of three B.E. Technology patents unpatentable, save for one arguably key claim that covers “real-time targeted advertising.
Joseph, Hollander & Craft
AUGUST 15, 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 15, 2024 OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – Joseph, Hollander & Craft LLC attorney Dionne M. Scherff was recently recognized by Best Lawyers as the 2025 “Lawyer of the Year” for Criminal Defense: General Practice in Kansas City, Kansas. (This Best Lawyers metro area covers the Kansas side of Greater Kansas City, including Overland Park and Johnson County, KS.
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