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Legal Analytics Company Trellis Unveils AI Tools Designed to Streamline Litigation Workflows

Law Sites

In a move that marries a massive database of state litigation data with the generative capabilities of artificial intelligence, Trellis, a legal technology company known for its analytics tools and extensive collection of state trial court records, today released Trellis AI, a new set of generative AI tools aimed at simplifying litigation tasks.

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Don’t Just Show, Prove: Why Lawyers Need Expert Video Storytelling in the TikTok Era

Attorney at Work

Joe Douglass | Done well, videos become powerful, persuasive tools that sway juries and adjusters alike. The post Don’t Just Show, Prove: Why Lawyers Need Expert Video Storytelling in the TikTok Era appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Modern Cars Are Surveillance Devices on Wheels With Major Privacy Risks: Report

Insurance Journal

New research reveals serious privacy flaws in the data practices of new internet connected cars in Australia. It’s yet another reason why we need urgent reform of privacy laws. Modern cars are increasingly equipped with internet-enabled features.

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DON’T WIN THE BATTLE BUT LOSE THE WAR OVER CAUSATION AS A TRIAL ISSUE

Plaintiff Trial Lawyer Tips

The November 2024 King County Bar Bulletin had an article by jury consultants Thomas O’Toole and Kevin Boally dealing with the issue of causation and its importance in obtaining a plaintiff verdict. It was a subject I have written and lectured about to lawyers. Causation is often ignored or under emphasized by plaintiff attorneys. Too often plaintiffs proceed with the frame of mind that if they prove the harmful conduct they will receive a favorable verdict.

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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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Lexis Releases Mobile App for Its Lexis+ AI Legal Research Platform

Law Sites

A year after releasing Lexis+ AI, its generative AI legal research platform, to general availability, LexisNexis Legal & Professional today announced the release of a companion app for the U.S. market, the Lexis+ AI Mobile App, which is now available for download in both the Apple App Store and Google Play.

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Smart Growth Strategies for Law Firms: Essential Investments in an Evolving Industry

Attorney at Work

As the ground shakes beneath their feet, law firm leaders must be prepared to jettison bankrupt business practices in favor of smart growth strategies. The post Smart Growth Strategies for Law Firms: Essential Investments in an Evolving Industry appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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JHC Welcomes Kansas City Attorney Samantha Fisher to the Firm

Joseph, Hollander & Craft

NEWS RELEASE For immediate release November 19, 2024 OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – Joseph, Hollander & Craft (JHC) is pleased to announce the addition of Samantha Fisher to its Overland Park office. Samantha joins JHC’s health and hospital law and professional licensure defense practice groups, where she will be working closely with Diane Bellquist and Anne Kindling.

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Knowable Introduces Gen AI Tool It Says Will Revolutionize How Companies Interact with their Contracts

Law Sites

Knowable, a legal technology company specializing in helping organizations bring order and organization to their executed agreements, has announced Ask Knowable, a suite of generative AI-powered tools aimed at transforming how legal teams interact with and understand what is in their contracts.

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Trellis Launches Trellis AI to Revolutionize Trial Court Litigation 

Attorney at Work

Trellis AI. Built on the industry’s largest US trial court database, Trellis AI delivers unparalleled insight and efficiency to legal teams. The post Trellis Launches Trellis AI to Revolutionize Trial Court Litigation appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Massachusetts Police Charge Man With Intentionally Setting Brush Fires

Insurance Journal

A man was arrested on suspicion of intentionally setting brush fires in Massachusetts during a time of dry conditions that have led to blazes throughout the Northeast, police said Monday.

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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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Nebraska sues truck makers alleging conspiracy in electric-truck transition

Legal Dive

The antitrust lawsuit accuses heavy truck manufacturers of conspiring with California to reduce the supply of diesel-powered semi-trucks, raising prices.

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Yesterday Was the 22nd Anniversary of LawSites Blog

Law Sites

It was 22 years ago yesterday that I launched this blog. For its continued existence, I owe four debts of gratitude: To you, the readers, without whom this blog would have no reason to exist, and whose feedback and engagement over the years has been the greatest reward.

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How Mississippi’s Supreme Court Runoff Election Could Impact Criminal Cases

The Marshall Project

After the surprise defeat of one justice, the outcome of the Nov. 26 runoff between another justice and his challenger could change the court’s outlook.

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Homeowners Insurance Does Not Cover Cryptocurrency Theft, 4th Circuit Affirms

Insurance Journal

By Andrew Simpson A federal appeals court has affirmed that a homeowners insurance policy does not cover the theft of cryptocurrency because the loss of a digital currency does not involve a “direct physical loss” as required by the policy.

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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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Return Mail Becomes Latest 101 Petition Denied by SCOTUS

IP Watchdog

Yesterday, the U.S. Supreme Court published an order list indicating it had denied a petition for writ of certiorari in Return Mail, Inc. v. United States, leaving in place lower court rulings invalidating Return Mail’s patent claims covering methods for processing undeliverable mail. While Return Mail saw a successful outcome from its first trip to the Supreme Court in 2019, this cert denial represents yet another missed opportunity to answer calls from all three branches of the U.S. federal go

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LawNext: How Gen AI Can Be A Game-Changer for Discovery and Litigation, with Everlaw CEO AJ Shankar

Law Sites

Recently, the Everlaw Summit, the annual customer conference of the e-discovery company Everlaw, convened in San Francisco. In his keynote address there, cofounder and CEO AJ Shankar announced the general availability, after a year of beta testing, of a suite of generative AI features for reviewing, coding and analyzing documents in discovery and litigation prep.

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Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy months after JetBlue merger demise

Legal Dive

The company’s prepackaged Chapter 11 filing in New York contemplates much of its creditors’ debt being converted into new equity.

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Biden Requests $98.6 Billion in Emergency Disaster Aid Funds

Insurance Journal

President Joe Biden’s administration is seeking $98.6 billion in emergency disaster relief funding from Congress to address the devastation from recent back-to-back hurricanes that hammered the US southeast and left billions in damage.

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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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The Second Circuit’s Metabirkin Dilemma: Constitutionally Protected Artistic Expression or Trademark Misappropriation?

IP Watchdog

On October 23, 2024, the U.S. Court of Appeals for Second Circuit heard oral argument in Hermès Int’l et al. v. Rothschild, an appeal brought by Rothschild that challenges the jury’s February 2023 verdict and certain related legal rulings made by the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. This case will undoubtedly impact the ability of third parties to use a brand’s trademark in artistic endeavors or the ability of brands to restrict the use of their trademarks by third part

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How It Works: A Demonstration of MyCase Accounting Software

Law Sites

This week on How it Works, we have a walkthrough of MyCase Accounting software, presented to me by Sales Engineering Manager Lindsay Bushong. MyCase Legal Accounting, in their words, “is easy-to-use accounting software built seamlessly into the MyCase practice management platform to meet the unique business needs of law firms.

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Google must sell Chrome, DOJ to propose as antitrust remedy

Legal Dive

The agency will also ask Judge Amit Mehta of DC federal district court to put guardrails around the company’s AI, Android operating system and data use, Bloomberg Law reports.

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Judge Weighs ‘Real Housewives of New York’ Cast Member’s Abuse Allegations

Insurance Journal

The lawyer for a former cast member of the “Real Housewives of New York” told a federal judge Thursday that the First Amendment cannot shield the show’s creators from a lawsuit alleging that the show’s participants were subjected to a …

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Monetizing Streams of Revenue Backed by Intangible Assets | IPWatchdog Unleashed

IP Watchdog

During the latest episode of IPWatchdog Unleashed, I speak with Josh Harlan about monetizing various investable streams of revenue in media, sports and IP, and we also make a hard pivot to then later discuss artificial intelligence and what those looking to invest in AI should be considering. We also discuss the viability of the fair use defenses that are presently being made in the ongoing lawsuits brought by copyright owners against AI developers and the likely future marketplace for monetizat

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Latest Universal Migrator Additions brings Count to 120 Extractors to Help Migration Specialists onboard Law Firms Faster

Law Sites

Universal Migrator has added two new extractors that help migration specialists migrate law firms from one platform to another, bringing its total number of migration extractors to 120. It has also enhanced several of its existing extractors with additional backup options.

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OECD Releases Digital Economy Outlook 2024, Volume 2, at Tallinn Digital Summit

Complex Discovery

Editor’s Note: The release of the OECD Digital Economy Outlook 2024, Volume 2 at the Tallinn Digital Summit provides invaluable insights into the policies and strategies shaping the future of the global digital economy. The report examines emerging priorities, including bridging connectivity divides, fostering cybersecurity, and aligning digital policies with sustainability goals.

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More Logging Proposed to Help Curb Wildfires in Pacific Northwest

Insurance Journal

U.S. officials would allow increased logging on federal lands across the Pacific Northwest in the name of fighting wildfires and boosting rural economies under proposed changes to a sweeping forest management plan that’s been in place for three decades.

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Director Review Petitions Charge PTAB Analysis of Plant Utility Claims Threatens Competition for U.S. Farmers

IP Watchdog

Two recent petitions to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for Director Review of denial of post grant review institution decisions claim that the Patent Trial and Appeal Board’s (PTAB’s) approach to reviewing plant utility claims is deterring competition in seed markets. The petitions, filed by Inari Agriculture, Inc., ask the USPTO Director to reverse two denials of institution relating to U.S. patent Nos. 11,659,803 and 11,666,020, owned by Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc., both

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Should My Firm Offer Legal Fee Financing or Payment Plans?

Practice Panther

“Modern consumers demand convenience, security, and flexibility when paying for their goods and services, and like it or not; legal clients are no different.” The American Bar Association (ABA) emphasizes that offering diverse payment options is critical for meeting client expectations and enhancing their experience. Furthermore, the ABA admonishes, “[i]f your firm fails to provide the payment options that modern clients want, you risk falling short of client expectations.

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SEC Charges Three Senior Executives in Two Actions Alleging Massive Bribery Scheme Involving Indian Energy Companies Adani Green and Azure Power

Securities Docket

The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged Gautam Adani and Sagar Adani, executives of Adani Green Energy Ltd., and Cyril Cabanes, an executive of Azure Power Global Ltd., for conduct arising out of a massive bribery scheme. According to the SEC’s allegations, the bribery scheme was orchestrated to enable the two renewable energy companies to capitalize on a multi-billion-dollar solar energy project that the companies had been awarded by the Indian government.

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Safety Board Reports on Hazardous Ammonia Accident at Virginia Food Processor

Insurance Journal

The U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) released an update on its investigation into the hazardous ammonia release at a food processing facility in Sterling, Virginia that injured dozens of employees.

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USPTO’s Final Rule on FY 2025 Patent Fees Drops Divisive Proposals for Across-the-Board Hikes

IP Watchdog

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) today published a final rule announcing across-the-board fee increases of 7.5% but scrapping the most controversial proposals from its April 2024 Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM). The changes will take effect as of January 19, 2025.

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Do Law Firms Use Cloud Computing?

Practice Panther

Cloud computing is becoming more and more common in the legal world. Also known as “the cloud,” cloud computing supports many core functions for law firms. To quote MIT , attorneys use the cloud for “email management, document management… jurisprudence or legislation databases, and integrated management (ERP)… in sum, almost all software tools can be contracted to the cloud.

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PROVING THINGS 250: SOLICITOR FAILS TO PROVE THAT FORMER CLIENT WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR ONLINE REVIEWS

Civil Litigation Brief

In Samuels t/a Samuels & Co Solicitors v Henry [2024] EWHC 2898 (KB) Deputy Master Marzec found that the claimant failed to prove that the defendant was responsible for adverse online reviews. He also rejected the claimant’s application that the.