Above the Law - Technology

JUNE 15, 2023

In fact, as I described in my very first post about Casetext , its original vision was a crowdsourced case law library that its users would edit and annotate and then have other users upvote or downvote the annotations. Think a marriage of Wikipedia and Digg, but for law. WellSettled.com Mines Cases for Established Principles.

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Clio

APRIL 28, 2025

In this blog, well explore what you need to know about AI for personal injury law firms and the tools that can help you take back control of your time. When you need case law or precedents, AI-powered research tools like Harvey and Lexis+ AI deliver exactly what you needfast. Gain insights into case valuation and outcomes.

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Legal Tech Monitor

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Though principles of privilege and duty to preserve have long been considered pillars of e-discovery rules, new technologies are increasingly challenging how these principles get applied in the courtroom.

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TechnoLawyer

DECEMBER 16, 2018

Today's TL NewsWire Hot Product enables you to analyze the historical record of experts and judges to inform your case strategy, including an expert's track record on Daubert challenges and citations your judge prefers (see article below). The Killer Feature Context grew out of Ravel Law , which LexisNexis acquired in 2017.

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Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

MARCH 14, 2025

Step 4: Research relevant case law and statutes in the applicable jurisdiction. For example, you might ask the chatbot to “analyze this contract from the perspective of a judge” or “draft a response to this motion as if you were the opposing counsel.” Specify Reasoning Style.

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Clio

MARCH 6, 2025

A motion for a change of venue is a legal request where a case is transferred from one court jurisdiction to another to ensure a fair trial and avoid bias or undue influence. In New York, for example, the Civil Practice Law and Rules (CPLR) outlines three grounds for a change in venue. What is an example of a change of venue?

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Bigfork Tech

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

In this blog post, we’ll explore the role of AI in litigation, the benefits of e-discovery, and its overall impact on law firms and clients. The Role of AI in Litigation Support Overview of AI Tools Used in Case Management AI tools are increasingly becoming necessary in legal case management.

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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. Its a lifesaver for law firms or teams dealing with tons of paperwork. AI-Powered Legal Research Tools AI legal research tools take the hassle out of finding case law, statutes, and precedents.

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LawSites

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.”

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3 Geeks and a Law Blog

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Rigorous security and confidentiality controls provide the trust needed to gain adoption at top law firms. She believes empowering the next generation of legal professionals with AI will modernize law practice to better serve unmet needs. Then I’m sure the judge is saying sorry, doesn’t cut it. Excuse was Sorry, didn’t check it.

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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. Finally, courts examined those audit practices producing parties incorporated into their proposed TAR use or those receiving parties raised after the TAR process was complete.

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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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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. AltFee Elevator Pitch: AltFee revolutionizes law firm pricing by offering a foundation for alternative fee structures. Another example is our Directory of Alternative Fee Providing Law Firms. Please review them.

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TechLaw Crossroads

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

In the Bloomberg Law 2022 Legal Ops and Tech Survey , 86% of the survey participants agreed that legal tech significantly impacts their firm’s ability to meet client demands. These tools offer unparalleled access to extensive databases of legal information, precedents, and case law.

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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. With that, any state or common law claim that is equivalent to copyright must therefore be preempted.

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Clio

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Venturing on a journey as a law clerk opens the door to the heart of the legal world. This blog unpacks what it means to be a law clerk, sharing the ins and outs of the job and offering a roadmap for anyone eyeing this path. What is a law clerk? What is the difference between a paralegal and a law clerk?

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LawSites

MARCH 18, 2024

the morning of a critical meeting at Harvard Law School, where I worked. 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.

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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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3 Geeks and a Law Blog

AUGUST 22, 2023

In this episode of The Geek in Review, hosts Greg Lambert and Marlene Gebauer interview three guests from UK law firm Travers Smith about their work on AI: Chief Technology Officer Oliver Bethel , Director of Legal Technology Sean Curran , and AI Manager Sam Lansley. They co-authored a paper on subtle errors in legal AI.

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Relativity

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

We’ll also have prominent judges on our case law program and a new topic to cover in one session of particular importance. At Relativity Fest 2023, we host the 10th annual Judicial Panel. Learn more about what to expect.

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Legal Tech Monitor

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

A panel of judges at the Georgetown University Law Center’s annual Advanced eDiscovery Institute conference explored some of the takeaways from this year’s discovery case law, from what ESI protocols should look like to the grounds for relevancy redactions.

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LawSites

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

From all the entries we received, a panel of judges narrowed the applications down to 40, which we posted on Jan. MyJr from Jurisage is a browser extension that works on any web page to improve your experience by delivering case law insights directly into your workflow. In November, we issued a call for entries.

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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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LawSites

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Two Canadian companies, Edmonton-based AltaML , an AI studio devoted to building tools “to elevate human potential,” and Ottawa-based Compass Law , an independent Canadian legal publisher, are teaming up to launch a joint venture, Jurisage AI , in order to leverage their expertise in artificial intelligence and legal innovation.

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Attorney at Work

APRIL 4, 2022

Be sure to examine your own jurisdiction’s rules, ethics opinions, and case law, and look for any templates that may help you draft your notice. By advancing the highest standards of conduct among lawyers and judges, the Commission works to better serve clients and society alike.

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Clio

AUGUST 14, 2024

At a certain point in your career, you may become interested in another area of law. Switching practice areas in law is certainly possible. For lawyers who want to change their area of practice, we spoke to Alycia Kinchloe of Kinchloe Law. Of course, there’s more to switching practice areas in legal than reading up on case law.

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CaseFox

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Drafting in law requires a thorough understanding of laws, regulations, and legal principles. All legal documents include legal languages and abide by law rules. Legal drafting has significance in law because it ensures the structure of all the legal drafts is proper. Why Is Legal Drafting Important?

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CaseFox

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Drafting in law requires a thorough understanding of laws, regulations and legal principles. All legal documents include legal languages and abide by law rules. Legal drafting has a significance in law because it ensures the structure of all the legal drafts are proper. Why Is Legal Drafting Important?

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Attorney at Work

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

As law students, few litigators imagined themselves transitioning into project management roles after passing the bar. In contrast, when I was in practice we would print all of our cases, annotate them at the top, throw them in a folder and look through all these files.” An Accidental Project Manager.

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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. Currently, the Find Case Law service only holds judgments and tribunal decisions going back to 2003, and only for the higher courts.

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Law Technology Today

MARCH 1, 2023

Happening in Grand Ballroom EF, the 15 startups will face off in a bracketed pitch competition – judged by TECHSHOW attendees – to pick the most innovative startup. MyJr from Jurisage is a browser extension that works on any web page to improve your experience by delivering case law insights directly into your workflow.

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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. Whether it’s trying to get a case dismissed, pushing for key evidence, or seeking a preliminary ruling, mastering motion hearings is a key part of effective legal practice.

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MatterSuite

JUNE 26, 2023

In the complex realm of law, legal motions serve as powerful tools used by attorneys to advocate for their clients. From seeking the dismissal of a case to obtain crucial evidence and motions enables parties. By filing motions, parties can ask the court to enforce or interpret laws, rules, or regulations in their favor.

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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. We don’t want to change the law.

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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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LawSites

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Two Canadian companies, Edmonton-based AltaML , an AI studio devoted to building tools “to elevate human potential,” and Ottawa-based Compass Law , an independent Canadian legal publisher, are teaming up to launch a joint venture, Jurisage AI , in order to leverage their expertise in artificial intelligence and legal innovation.

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Lawmatics

JANUARY 23, 2024

Legal software utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) helps law firms automate routine tasks like billing and document management, allowing lawyers and staff to focus on strategic tasks (or other areas that require their skills and expertise) and less on repetitive administrative tasks. How is AI Being Used in the Legal Field?

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