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Jacqueline Schafer on Writing Briefs at the Speed of AI: How ClearBrief is Transforming Legal Drafting

3 Geeks and a Law Blog

ClearBrief integrates into Microsoft Word to align with lawyers’ existing workflows. By uploading case documents and discovery materials, the AI can pull facts and quotes directly from the record to support legal arguments in the brief. So but I hear we have another Schwartz. I’m in West Texas. So how do you strike that balance?

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What is a Motion Hearing?

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Knowing what a motion hearing is and how to handle it is crucial for any lawyer. These hearings are where attorneys argue specific requests before a judge, and the outcomes can greatly influence a case. In this post, we dive into why these hearings matter and what lawyers need to know to navigate them successfully.

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Why the Avianca ‘Bogus Cases’ News Is Not About Either Generative AI or Lawyers’ Tech Competence

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It was bound to happen sooner or later: Two lawyers face sanctions for filing a brief laden with bogus cases hallucinated by ChatGPT. But is this a story about the failings of AI or is it about the failings of the lawyers? We may know more after June 8, the date on which the judge in the case, Mata v. 2019 is a real case.

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The Secret Sauce for Communicating With the Boss as a New Lawyer

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When it comes to reaching the partners, empathy, relationship-building and a customer-service mindset are key ingredients for young lawyers. This ingredient catches most young lawyers off guard. For young lawyers, partners are the customers. Lead With Empathy. How does empathy help in all of this? Build a Relationship.

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You Still Need to Put in the Work: Hyperdraft’s Ashley Carlisle and Tony Thai on the AI Hype Cycle (TGIR Ep. 213)

3 Geeks and a Law Blog

Casetext’s acquisition by Thomson Reuters illustrates the present-day limitations of large language models trained primarily on case law. Greg Lambert 2:49 I hear not all of that was HyperDraft. It’s been trained on case law. So I’m glad we were able to arrange it. Marlene Gebauer 2:52 That’s true. So that’s good.

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Technology for Lawyers: Empowering the Legal Profession in the Digital Age

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It has also revolutionized the way lawyers practice law and interact with clients. In this article, we will delve into the transformative impact of technology for lawyers. Online legal databases and research platforms provide lawyers with access to a vast repository of legal resources.

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Leaving Your Firm? Aim for a Joint Notice to Clients

Attorney at Work

I’m glad to hear that you’re proactively prioritizing your ethical obligations as you head for the door. 489, it should have written policies to help facilitate the departure of lawyers and the transition of clients. Answer: Congratulations on the new opportunity! That’s the right move but not always the first thing on one’s mind.

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