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New York Court of Appeals Confirms Attorney-Client Privilege Can Apply Without Anticipated/Pending Litigation or Client’s Affirmative Request for Legal Advice

Discovery Advocate

Key Takeaway: Under New York law, the attorney-client privilege applies to advice from counsel regarding general legal subjects, even when unsolicited and there is no anticipated litigation or pending action. The documents also include guidance on drafting parole decisions that accord with the law.

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Time to Vote! Pick the 15 Finalists to Compete At Startup Alley at ABA TECHSHOW 2023

LawSites

Calloquy Platform Elevator Pitch: Calloquy is dedicated to making remote legal proceedings safe, secure, and efficient, both to reduce cost and risk for corporate litigants and to expand access to justice for underserved communities. Case Chronology Elevator Pitch: We are the legal Gold Standard for Chronologies.

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Is There an AI Tool to Create Legal Documents?

Lawmatics

Legal research. AI helps legal professionals find relevant case law, statutes, and precedents by searching and summarizing vast legal databases. Besides the uses mentioned above, other potential uses of legal AI being discussed include: Is there an AI for legal advice? Workflow automation.

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Is Legal Tech a Growing Industry?

Lawmatics

Document Automation: Tools that generate customized legal documents like contracts, briefs, and forms from templates. eDiscovery Platforms: Systems for efficiently searching, analyzing, and producing electronic information relevant to legal cases and discovery requests. How Big is the Legal Tech Market in the US?

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Hello Prenup: Generate a Prenuptial Agreement Without Lawyers

The Law Product Makers blog

Having a prenuptial agreement makes it much easier for a couple to pursue a non-contested, mutual consent divorce, which is much less expensive, particularly if the parties represent themselves as pro se litigants. The cost for an uncontested divorce with legal advice included is often under $500.

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Counsel vs. Partner: What is the difference between them?

MatterSuite

Definition and Status Counsel: In a law firm or legal department, a counsel is an attorney who holds a senior position. Counsel often have extensive experience and expertise in a specific area of law. Their knowledge commands respect, and they receive numerous requests for legal advice and guidance.

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Guest Post: The Caselaw Access Project — Then, Now, Tomorrow

LawSites

Most legal tech startups make bold declarations about public interest, access to justice and democratizing the law when it suits them. Case law books waiting to be scanned. Harvard would contribute the law books and run the scanning process inside the law library. Don’t presume all law is good law.

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