Discovery Advocate

APRIL 6, 2018

Since the first judicial opinion endorsing the use of Technology Assisted Review (or TAR) was written by Judge Andrew J. For proportionality , courts enthusiastically allowed the use of TAR, while stopping short of requiring it.

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Legal Tech Monitor

DECEMBER 18, 2023

The Illinois Supreme Court recently announced amendments aimed at improving accessibility and fostering access to justice in Illinois courts for people with disabilities. The Supreme Court’s “significant amendments” to M.R. All Illinois courts must “report compliance with M.R.

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Clio

APRIL 1, 2024

Also, Court clerks are indispensable members of the judicial system. So, what exactly does it mean to be a court clerk? So, what exactly does it mean to be a court clerk? Court clerk duties and responsibilities First off, what does a courtroom clerk do on a daily basis? Assisting judges and attorneys.

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Above the Law - Technology

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Below are summaries of the semifinalists, who have been selected by a panel of judges from all applications submitted. While we are happy to lead an industry disruption, we welcome new competition, which we believe will help accelerate adoption of new AI-powered eDiscovery technologies by courts, law firms, and other stakeholders.

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Eric Goldman

DECEMBER 13, 2023

by guest blogger Kieran McCarthy Many characterize the law of copyright preemption of contracts as a circuit split. But that undersells the level of inconsistency in courts’ interpretations of the law of copyright preemption. Three courts of appeals have answered “no.” ” National Car Rental System, Inc.

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LawSites

MARCH 18, 2024

Harvard professor Jonathan Zittrain and l were sitting down with Daniel Lewis and Nik Reed , the founders of a legal research startup named Ravel Law, along with lawyers from Harvard’s Office of General Counsel, Debevoise & Plimpton and Gundersen Dettmer. state and federal court decisions representing the bulk of our nation’s common law.

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Percipient

JANUARY 20, 2025

It can also help with legal research, finding relevant case laws or statutes quickly without endless hours of manual searching. For litigation lawyers, it can predict how a case might play out in court, which makes it easier to decide if its worth settling or going all the way.

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Attorney at Work

APRIL 4, 2022

The Missouri Supreme Court emphasized this point in its landmark case In the Matter of Cupples. The attorney-client relationship is personal and confidential, and the client’s choice of attorneys in civil cases is near absolute.” For instance, Ohio Supreme Court Ethics Op. They cannot be bought, sold, or traded.

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Legal Tech Monitor

JULY 3, 2023

The district court looked to case law out of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit for guidance.

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TechLaw Crossroads

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

These tools offer unparalleled access to extensive databases of legal information, precedents, and case law. By leveraging keyword searches and advanced filters, attorneys can swiftly identify pertinent cases, statutes, and regulations, thereby conserving valuable time and resources.

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Clio

MAY 30, 2024

These hearings are where attorneys argue specific requests before a judge, and the outcomes can greatly influence a case. The purpose of a motion is to request a court ruling on specific legal or procedural issues, such as dismissing a case, delaying a trial, excluding evidence, or seeking a new trial.

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LawSites

DECEMBER 21, 2023

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK December 21, 2024 Genesis Technology v. Let me say at the outset, it is unfortunate that the Court’s involvement is required here but Defendant’s counsel has obstinately … The Court : Yes, yes, Ms. The Court : Mr. Putkin, why not be transparent here?

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LawSites

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Despite its name, Judicial Brief Analysis, an enhancement introduced today to the Lexis+ legal research platform from LexisNexis, is targeted at lawyers, enabling them to analyze up to six briefs at a time and receive a report comparing all case law, arguments, citations and quotes.

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Clio

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

A law clerk is a legal professional who supports attorneys, judges, or legal departments by conducting legal research, analyzing cases, and preparing legal documents. What is the difference between a court clerk and a court assistant? What is the difference between a paralegal and a law clerk?

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Legal Tech Innovation Wales

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Transparency in the legal system is achieved by allowing reporters to publish articles on cases, allowing the public into courts to view proceedings, and allowing public access to court judgements and documents. Similarly, it can assist insurers assess risk when providing insurance in litigation cases.

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Attorney at Work

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

According to Heidi Alexander, author of “Evernote as a Law Practice Tool,” “you can use the web clipper to save case law from the internet and then tag it with a case proposition, a fact pattern, [or a] jurisdiction … then when you later need that case all you need to do is search by tag.

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Eric Goldman

DECEMBER 13, 2024

But the suit, in which 24-year-old influencer Sydney Nicole Gifford accuses another influencer, 22-year-old Alyssa Sheil, of copying both her posts and her style, may have an outsized effect on the law around online content creation. Surprisingly, the magistrate judge declined to dismiss the other challenged claims.

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MatterSuite

JUNE 26, 2023

Here are some key reasons why legal motion practice is important and how it influences legal proceedings: Asserting Legal Rights: Motions allow parties to assert their legal rights and seek remedies or relief from the court. By filing motions, parties can ask the court to enforce or interpret laws, rules, or regulations in their favor.

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Eric Goldman

AUGUST 1, 2023

The legislative history also expressed an intent to retain existing case law on vicarious liability of a principal for the acts of its agents, including independent contractors. Supreme Court. Judge Whyte’s ruling has been adopted in all circuits that have considered the issue. Instagram, LLC , 2023 WL 4554649 (9th Cir.

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Clio

AUGUST 14, 2024

With a willingness to learn about an entirely new area of law, you can change to the legal practice area of your choice. Of course, there’s more to switching practice areas in legal than reading up on case law. Study Switching practice areas in law means you’ll be a student all over again. Get ready to study!

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Eric Goldman

MARCH 29, 2023

Unlike most of the CCB cases to date, this case involves Section 512(f), the DMCA cause of action for bogus takedown notices. Consistent with the CCB’s small claims court ethos, the case involved both a pro se claimant and respondent. The CCB filing cost is about $300 less than federal court. Oppenheimer v.

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Technically Legal

MAY 19, 2021

Using Ravel's analytics engine, Context sits atop many of the LexisNexis databases and analyzes information about judges, lawyers, expert witnesses and companies compiled in "entity authorities." With Context, lawyers can craft their best arguments using analytic insight about the judges they are in front of and opposing counsel they face.

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Clio

MARCH 15, 2024

A motion to dismiss is a motion filed on behalf of a defendant asking the court to dismiss the plaintiff’s case. federal court. Or, the court could lack personal jurisdiction over the defendant, such as where a defendant sued in state court is an out-of-state resident lacking minimum contacts with the state.

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3 Geeks and a Law Blog

AUGUST 22, 2023

And we potentially contaminate case law. But when you’ve got a decentralized process, like common law, where you’ve got a circuit court in the foothills of Wisconsin with one judge and one local solicitor. Here’s the next word, when you get to the next word, and you’re going, Oh, this is a judge talking.

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Legal Tech Monitor

MAY 30, 2023

We may know more after June 8, the date on which the judge in the case, Mata v. Avianca , has scheduled a hearing to allow the lawyers to show cause for why they should not be sanctioned for what the judge called “an unprecedented circumstance” of a brief “replete with citations to non-existent cases.” Not in the least.

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Legal Tech Monitor

DECEMBER 21, 2023

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK December 21, 2024 Genesis Technology v. Let me say at the outset, it is unfortunate that the Court’s involvement is required here but Defendant’s counsel has obstinately. The Court : Yes, yes, Ms. The Court : Mr. Putkin, why not be transparent here?

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CaseFox

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Drafting in law requires a thorough understanding of laws, regulations, and legal principles. Whether it is a court pleading or an employment contract, document drafting is an essential part. All legal documents include legal languages and abide by law rules. It should just make sense to the named parties.

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CaseFox

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Drafting in law requires a thorough understanding of laws, regulations and legal principles. Whether it is a court pleadings or an employment contract, document drafting is an essential part. All legal documents include legal languages and abide by law rules. It should just make sense to the named parties.

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MatterSuite

AUGUST 28, 2023

AI algorithms swiftly analyze extensive legal data, aided by NLP for document comprehension, case law identification, and contract insight extraction. Analyzing past cases and judge behavior allows legal teams to make informed decisions on litigation, settlement, or alternative dispute resolution.

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LawSites

JANUARY 23, 2023

In past years, the judges narrowed the ballot to 25 semifinalists. This year, out of the 55 applications we received, the judges felt that so many deserved the opportunity to compete that we eliminated only 15 and we are putting the rest out for your votes. And all you need is your case number. No other technology can do this.

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Legal Tech Monitor

MARCH 18, 2024

Harvard professor Jonathan Zittrain and l were sitting down with Daniel Lewis and Nik Reed , the founders of a legal research startup named Ravel Law, along with lawyers from Harvard’s Office of General Counsel, Debevoise & Plimpton and Gundersen Dettmer. state and federal court decisions representing the bulk of our nation’s common law.

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Clio

APRIL 9, 2024

Successfully suppressing such evidence can greatly benefit the defendant’s case in court The process of filing a motion to suppress Filing a motion to suppress involves several important steps. First, the defense attorney must thoroughly review the case and identify potential grounds for suppression.

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Legal Tech Monitor

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

These tools offer unparalleled access to extensive databases of legal information, precedents, and case law. By leveraging keyword searches and advanced filters, attorneys can swiftly identify pertinent cases, statutes, and regulations, thereby conserving valuable time and resources.

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Lawmatics

AUGUST 8, 2023

Despite initial restrictions, like those imposed by US District Court judges and law schools like Berkeley and the University of Michigan, legal tech evangelist Nicole Black argues that these technologies should be embraced as valuable tools to streamline work and increase efficiencies. is from the 9th Circuit Court, 'Johnson v.

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Liquid Litigation Management, Inc.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

Anyone who has sat through any oral argument knows that interruptions can just be a part of the game, whether those interruptions are by judge or opposing counsel. The same holds true in the Supreme Court. Interrupting cow Interrupting cow– Moo!! The SCOTUS blog took a look at data from the 2017 term to identify patterns.

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MatterSuite

AUGUST 15, 2023

The goal is to convince your audience—be it a judge, a jury, or another attorney—of the validity of your argument. Cite relevant statutes, case law, and precedents. To construct a compelling argument, you must be well-versed in the relevant statutes, regulations, and case law.

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Legal Tech Monitor

AUGUST 3, 2023

A CAUTIONARY TALE OF POTENTIAL MALPRACTICE AND SANCTIONS FROM POOR USE OF CHATGPT Steven Schwartz, a practicing New York lawyer for 30 years, used ChatGPT to prepare a brief for federal court. Mr. Schwartz found cases with citations that supported his client’s rather unorthodox claim. The court granted an award of sanctions for $5,000.

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