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CosmoLex and Rocket Matter Debut Automated Workflows for Busy Law Firms

Law Sites

Legal software pioneers push automation to enhance practice management efficiency. KNOXVILLE, Tenn.

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MS Amlin Opens Australia Branch, Taps Aon Re Exec as Head of Australia, New Zealand

Insurance Journal

MS Amlin, the Lloyd’s global re/insurer, announced the opening of an Australian branch office in Sydney, subject to Lloyd’s approval. Leading the branch office is Matt Botfield who has been named head of Australia and New Zealand.

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The Curse of Knowledge: Effective Communication When You Know Too Much

Attorney at Work

Teddy Snyder | More effective communication with clients starts with understanding you know too much. The post The Curse of Knowledge: Effective Communication When You Know Too Much appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Court Holds That an ESI Protocol Must be Specific in GenAI Copyright Class Action

E-Discovery LLC

In Andersen v. Stability AI Ltd., 2025 WL 870358 (N.D. Cal. Mar. 19, 2025), the court resolved a dispute over an ESI Protocol. The starting point was a Standing Order that, absent good cause, parties shall use one of the courts model protocols. The Andersen parties used a Model ESI Order as a starting point. They sought adapt it to fit their needs but disagree about the appropriate extent of modifications.

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Leverage Trellis Court Data To Identify More Investment Opportunities

Finance teams find Trellis to be particularly effective in conducting comprehensive due diligence on both individuals and businesses. With our court data solution, financial experts can access critical litigation insights, making it an invaluable resource for informed decision-making in the financial sector.

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Exclusive: In Major Alliance Of Legal Transformation Organizations, Digital Legal Exchange Joins Liquid Legal Institute

Law Sites

Two leading international legal transformation think tanks, Digital Legal Exchange (DLEx) and Liquid Legal Institute (LLI), are joining forces effective April 1.

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California OKs Increase in FAIR Plan Commercial Property Coverage Limits

Insurance Journal

California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara approved a filing from the California FAIR Plan Association to increase commercial property coverage limits.

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5 Best Legal Workflow Automation Software Tools in 2025

Percipient

Keeping up with contracts, deadlines, and legal requests can feel like an endless cycle of paperwork and back-and-forth emails. The more your workload grows, the harder it gets to stay organizedespecially when manual processes slow everything down. Legal workflow automation software helps cut through the clutter by handling routine tasks like contract review , e-signatures, case tracking, and client intake.

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Mark Cohen and Dierk Schindler On The Union Of the Digital Legal Exchange and the Liquid Legal Institute

Law Sites

As I reported yesterday in an exclusive at this blog, two leading international legal transformation organizations, the Digital Legal Exchange (DLEx) and the Liquid Legal Institute (LLI), have joined forces in a strategic union that brings together more than 1,500 members representing more than 140 multinational corporations, organizations, institutions and agencies across more than 20 […]

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How Not to Conduct a Meet and Confer or Comply With an ESI Protocol

E-Discovery LLC

In 777 Partners, LLC v. Leadenhall Capital Partners LLP , 2025 WL 942414 (S.D. Fl. Mar. 28, 2025), the court entered an order denying plaintiffs motion to compel supplemental document discovery and closing discovery. While other issues were addressed, two are discussed in this blog. First , the court criticized both parties for failing to comply with the letter and spirit of the ESI Protocol; and, Second , it wrote that: The meet and confers engaged in by the parties counsel are textbook example

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A Comprehensive Guide to Google’s Local Service Ads for Law Firms

Attorney at Work

Karin Conroy | What exactly are LSAs, how do they work, and how can they benefit your law firm? The post A Comprehensive Guide to Googles Local Service Ads for Law Firms appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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The Tech-Savvy Paralegals Playbook: How To Leverage AI

Speaker: Allison Mears, Adela Wekselblatt, and George Socha

Artificial intelligence is reshaping the legal industry, and paralegals are at the forefront of this transformation. As AI becomes more integrated into legal workflows, paralegals can streamline their daily tasks, enhance efficiency, and add greater value to their firms and organizations. But what exactly does AI mean for paralegals today—and how can you leverage it to your advantage?

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USPTO Acting Director Expands on Reasoning for New Interim PTAB ‘Workload Management’ Process

IP Watchdog

U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Acting Director Coke Morgan Stewart has provided additional information on the Offices Interim Processes for Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) Workload Management in an attempt to address unspecified questions the agency has been receiving about the new procedure. Stewart sent a memorandum to all PTAB Administrative Patent Judges (APJs) last week detailing the new interim process for workload management.

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Lawmatics Achieves SOC 2 & HIPAA Compliance, Reinforcing Commitment to Data Security and Privacy

Law Sites

Independent audit confirms adherence to industry-leading security and privacy standards SAN DIEGO, March 25 Lawmatics, the leading growth platform for law firms, proudly announces its achievement of Service Organization Controls (SOC) 2 Type 2 and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) compliance, verified by an independent auditor.

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“Judges are not like pigs, hunting for truffles buried in the record.”

E-Discovery LLC

Thats what the court wrote in Khal Anshei Tallymawr, Inc. v. Township of Toms River, 2025 WL 934761 (D.N.J. Mar. 27, 2025)(citation omitted). The opinion opens with the following: Over four years into litigation, Defendants have failed to produce complete discovery responses. If the Court were writing on a blank slate to address this shortcoming now that would be one thing.

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SC Bill Moves to House, Would Lower Liquor Liability Coverage, End Joint-and-Several

Insurance Journal

The fate of a bill that would modify South Carolina’s joint-and-several liability law now rests with the state House of Representatives after the state Senate last week approved the measure following weeks of heated debate.

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Uncovering The Hidden Connections: A Patent Family Survival Guide

Speaker: Andrew Klein

Are there mysteries lurking in your family tree? 🕵 No, not a long-lost half-brother - I'm talking about a patent family tree! IP paralegals need fast and easy ways to verify and report on essential data about foreign equivalents of US assets. Join us to master the global scope of key assets to support prosecution, portfolio management, litigation, licensing, competitive monitoring and more!

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Nokia and Amazon Reach Licensing Deal to End Litigation Over Streaming Patents

IP Watchdog

Nokia announced today that it has signed a deal with Amazon to end all patent litigation between the two companies, the terms of which are confidential. In 2023, Nokia filed patent infringement suits against Amazon in multiple jurisdictions, including the United States, Germany, India, the UK, and at the Unified Patent Court, and against and HP in the United States, accusing the companies of infringing on multiple Nokia video streaming patents.

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Modernizing Large Law Firms: The Fully Private AI Advantage

Law Sites

When I speak with leaders at large law firms, the conversation often turns to the unique challenges they face in todays complex legal landscape. These firms, managing massive litigation portfolios and handling intricate, high-stakes cases, are under increasing pressure to deliver faster results while maintaining exceptional quality and meeting stringent security and compliance standards.

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The Final Verdict: Examining the Death Penalty in the United States and South Carolina

The Barrister

I. A Life or Death Debate: Understanding Capital Punishment in America. The death penalty, also known as capital punishment, has been a contentious issue in the United States for centuries. Its roots trace back to colonial times, reflecting a complex history intertwined with societal values, legal precedents, and ethical conundrums. Throughout the years, the application and perception of the death penalty have evolved, influenced by various social reform movements, legal challenges, and politica

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BlackRock Plans for Texas ETF Amid Its Push Into Lone Star State

Insurance Journal

BlackRock Inc. is going even bigger in Texas. The world’s biggest asset manager applied for the iShares Texas Equity exchange-traded fund, according to a Friday filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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AI for Paralegals: Everything You Need to Know (and How to Use It Safely)

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

Ready to cut through the AI hype and learn exactly how to use these tools in your legal work? Join this webinar to get practical guidance from attorney and AI legal expert, Joe Stephens, who understands what really matters for legal professionals! What You'll Learn: Evaluate AI Tools Like a Pro 🔍 Learn which tools are worth your time and how to spot potential security and ethics risks before they become problems.

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Champions of IP: Judges Michel & Newman | IPWatchdog Unleashed

IP Watchdog

This week on IPWatchdog Unleashed, we present the remarks made during the Award Ceremony at IPWatchdog LIVE 2025 on March 3, 2025. This year we once again presented two awards at IPWatchdog LIVE; the Paul Michel Award and the Pauline Newman Award. These two awards give us a special opportunity for us to do a couple different things. First and most directly, they enable us to recognize the extremely distinguished careers of the recipients of the awards.

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Don’t Miss Tomorrow’s Startup Alley Pitch Competition At ABA TECHSHOW – It Will Be Epic

Law Sites

If you are attending ABA TECHSHOW this week, do not miss the Startup Alley pitch competition that kicks off the conference at 5 p.m. Central time tomorrow (April 2). This is the 40th anniversary of TECHSHOW and the ninth annual Startup Alley, and this year’s pitch competition promises to be epic.

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Yar, The Pirates of Star Wars at WonderCon

The Legal Geeks

We had an amazing time at WonderCon 2025! Our thanks to Comic Con International for having us present “Yar, The Pirates of Star Wars.” A big thank you to everyone to everyone who attended our panel.

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Zurich Buys Stake in UK M&A Insurer to Fuel US, Europe Expansion

Insurance Journal

Zurich Insurance Group has agreed to acquire a minority stake in Icen Risk, a company that specializes in insuring mergers and acquisitions.

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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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Pramudji Law Group PLLC is Seeking an Electrical/Computer Engineering Patent Attorney or Agent

IP Watchdog

Pramudji Law Group PLLC, a Houston-based IP boutique law firm, is seeking a patent agent/patent attorney/patent engineer with a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Physics. This position entails drafting and prosecuting patent applications and performing invalidity and infringement analysis. We are looking for candidates who have a strong technical background, particularly in microprocessor technology, computer memory architecture, or integrated circuit design.

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Factor Releases Benchmark Study on GenAI Adoption in Legal Departments

Law Sites

Factor Releases Benchmark Study on GenAI Adoption in Legal Departments NEW YORK, March 31, 2025 Factor, the market leader in Integrated Law, today released its “GenAI in Legal Benchmarking Report 2025,” revealing a significant disconnect between AI access and effective utilization in corporate legal departments.

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How States Are Undoing Criminal Justice Reforms

The Marshall Project

Louisiana, New York and other states are rolling back reforms and efforts to reduce excessive sentencing or expand parole are smaller in scope.

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Fake Construction Site Injuries Reaching New Heights in New York City, Suit Says

Insurance Journal

Contractors insurance groups say worker injuries are being faked at an unprecedented rate across New York’s construction sites in hopes of receiving workers’ compensation benefits and liability insurance payouts, according to court filings and an ABC News report.

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The New Way of Conducting Patent Research: Proven Strategies For Efficient Due Diligence

Speaker: Andrew Klein and Jennifer Vandenplas

Patent due diligence processes take too long. The information you need is publicly available but accessing it is often tedious & inefficient, requiring you to wade through dozens of PTO websites or for-free tools to gather what you need. Plus, it frequently occurs late in the game, leaving professionals under pressure, sifting through chaotic 100-page PDFs, and frustrated with poorly formatted information & patent numbers.

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Law, Laughs & LinkedIn: Jon Gregson on Innovation and Building a Standout Legal Brand – S9E04

Legally Speaking

How do you balance high-stakes litigation with cutting-edge innovation? This week, Im joined by Jon Gregson, Employment Law Partner at Weightmans LLP and Product and Innovation Partner. Jon shares insights from his career, including leading complex tribunal cases, working with high-profile clients like Royal Mail Group and developing award-nominated legal tech tools.

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Breaking news: UK law firm hires first AI partner

Legal IT Insider

In a groundbreaking but mildly terrifying development, leading UK City law firm Brickson Rowe has announced the promotion of its first fully autonomous AI system, EquiBotGPT, to equity partner. Trained […] The post Breaking news: UK law firm hires first AI partner appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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Why Some Doctors Are Pushing to End Routine Drug Testing During Childbirth

The Marshall Project

Hospitals routinely report parents to child welfare authorities based on error-prone drug tests. Some hospitals are changing policy as a result.

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Fake Construction Site Injuries Reaching New Heights in New York City, Suit Says

Insurance Journal

Contractors insurance groups say worker injuries are being faked at an unprecedented rate across New York’s construction sites in hopes of receiving workers’ compensation benefits and liability insurance payouts, according to court filings and an ABC News report.

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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.