Global LegalTech Hub

JUNE 15, 2021

Rocío Ramirez, Independent Legal Tech Consultant After 20 years of legal practicing as a lawyer, mainly processing court files , I can clearly state that the management of court notifications is one of the main workloads of a lawyer's day-to-day work. Schedule of the hearing date or expiry. File the notification.

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Attorney at Work

MAY 31, 2022

Managing an increasing volume of cases and court deadlines– sometimes in multiple jurisdictions – is one of the biggest time management challenges for law firms. . A Tennessee lawyer was suspended and put on probation after failing to file a personal injury case. The firm had filed a voluntary dismissal back in 2014.

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3 Geeks and a Law Blog

OCTOBER 16, 2023

ClearBrief integrates into Microsoft Word to align with lawyers’ existing workflows. By leveraging AI to handle tedious tasks like cite-checking, lawyers can focus their time on high-value analysis and strategy. So but I hear we have another Schwartz. Excuse was Sorry, didn’t check it. Like we’re I love the strategy.

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Attorney at Work

OCTOBER 29, 2021

But danger lurks behind certain technology, or the way lawyers and staff might use it. What are some scary things WFH has revealed about lawyers’ tech habits? He is the author of several books including “Microsoft Office 365 for Lawyers,” “The Lawyer’s Guide to Microsoft Outlook” and “OneNote in One Hour.”

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Legal Talk Network

JUNE 27, 2024

Cannabis Lawyer Nearly a decade ago, pursuing a career in cannabis law may have been next to impossible, but it has recently become a fascinating field for those who have discovered and pursued it. JAG Lawyer A Judge Advocate General is a unique opportunity for those who want to defend their country in court.

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Clio

MAY 30, 2024

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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Eric Goldman

JULY 14, 2023

The latest ruling addresses YouTube’s motion to dismiss the fourth amended complaint, which the court grants with prejudice. The court asked the plaintiffs to point to the relevant contract provisions that shape the implied covenant. Elenis Supreme Court ruling, but I wonder how it might apply to this case.

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Above the Law - Technology

MAY 22, 2023

It also includes an explanation of the court system as it applies to foster youth. She kept hearing from youth that it would be better for them if the guide was online. By then, she was working at Bay Area Legal Services as a lawyer in is L. Medical health. Mental health.

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Eric Goldman

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

After hearing this allegation at least twice, the Court instructed plaintiffs’ counsel to go present proof of such a bribe and to specifically subpoena the banks that were allegedly involved in laundering the bribe. You can essentially hear Judge Alsup’s teeth gnashing in the opinion. Case Citation : Dangaard v.

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3 Geeks and a Law Blog

AUGUST 7, 2023

This tool allows law firms to analyze aggregated and normalized state trial court data to gain competitive intelligence across cases, practice areas, and performance. Collecting this unstructured data from county courts is very challenging, but provides valuable business insights. So that was really never possible before.

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LawSites

MAY 30, 2023

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? But, to me, the cautionary tale here is not about technology, but about lawyer competence.

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Legal Tech Monitor

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The Illinois Supreme Court Rules Committee will hold a public hearing on November 15 to hear public comment on five proposals. The hearing will include proposed amendments to Rule 8.4 , which focuses on attorney misconduct, and Rule 794 , which outlines the 6-hour professional responsibility MCLE requirement.

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LLRX

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

TikTok headed to court on Sept. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, layers for TikTok said imposing such a prohibition would have “staggering” consequences for free speech. Eric Smalley and Matt Willimas report that the outcome of the oral arguments presented by lawyers from the U.S.

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Legal Talk Network

JUNE 4, 2024

Lawyers, in particular, have played a critical role in solidifying and protecting rights, like in the landmark Bostock v. Clayton County case , where the Supreme Court affirmed sexual orientation and gender identity cannot be discriminated against in the workplace. overseeing well-being initiatives for more than 1,000 attorneys.

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Above the Law - Technology

MAY 30, 2023

In a first for an e-discovery technology company, Chicago-based Nextpoint is launching an Arizona law firm June 1 under that state’s liberalized law practice rules that allow non-lawyers to own law practices. Its lawyers will not appear in court. ” Leading the firm as managing partner is Andrew R.

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Eric Goldman

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

The court describes the phenomenon: This case is one of many in the Northern District of Illinois’s “cottage industry” of “Schedule A” cases. Few defendants appear in court, so plaintiffs move for default judgment and collect what funds they can. Note: one minor correction to the court’s description.

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Ron Friedmann

JUNE 24, 2020

Sohail Mohammed—electrical engineer, New Jersey Superior Court Judge, court innovator and teacher. Darin Thompson—lawyer, teacher, knowledge engineer for the Civil Resolution Tribunal, British Columbia. Jordan sets the context of all the changes in dispute resolution and courts wrought by the global pandemic.

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Eric Goldman

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

My takeaways: I did not hear 5 votes in favor of the plaintiffs’ position. I remain unclear why the court granted cert in this case. The court’s exact reasoning will make a huge difference, and there are many ways it could go sideways. The justices really struggled with parsing the statutory wording.

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Legal Tech Monitor

APRIL 21, 2023

Survey finds jurists more wary than practitioners about holding proceedings remotely.

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3 Geeks and a Law Blog

JUNE 1, 2023

In my previous life as a Chief Practice Management Officer at a 1,200-lawyer firm, I had hired NextGenLPM because I viewed them as the best option for LPM training, primarily because they provided in-line coaching with real client engagements. Lawyers must scope out each project, or set of projects, at the beginning. [1]

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LawSites

MAY 25, 2021

Not according to a recent survey by the court reporting company Esquire Deposition Solutions , which found that 78% of attorneys plan to continue conducting up to half their depositions virtually in a post-pandemic world. The court reporter can mark and manage the exhibit. People and Process Meet Technology.

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Trial Technology

JULY 20, 2021

Now that the courts are beginning to get back to business, will we continue to have remote witnesses and juries? Yes, we will continue to utilize remote appearances, especially in hearings, bench trials, and for cost-savings and convenience when expert witnesses are required to travel cross-country and spend a week or so in a nice hotel.

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Clio

MAY 2, 2024

Lawyer stress levels are through the roof. Over two-thirds of lawyers endure mental health issues , an estimated 93% of junior lawyers feel stressed at work, while 40% say they’ve become more stressed since the onset of the pandemic. Unfortunately, lawyer burnout is more prevalent than ever. What is stress?

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Eric Goldman

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The court says it found “his testimony and opinion not credible,” something no expert witness ever wants to see published in a court opinion. The court is NOT IMPRESSED by Ranson’s use of generative AI here. The court reran Ranson’s queries at Copilot and got slightly different numbers each time.

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Legal Tech Monitor

DECEMBER 1, 2023

On November 22, 2023, the lawsuit against Lizzo by three of her previous backup dancers had its first court hearing. Lawyers for both parties battled it out over allegations centered on whether Lizzo created a hostile work environment while on.

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LawSites

MAY 25, 2021

May it please the court,” I begin. I again hear the judge asking me to begin, and this time I hear my tentative voice, “May it please the court …” I realize I must do better next time, must keep my face focused on the judge and jury, must move my hands more smoothly, must stand more confidently. Using VR to Train Lawyers.

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Attorney at Work

JANUARY 25, 2022

Surely you follow the activity of the courts in your jurisdiction so you can properly advise your clients. Virtual and in-person conference attendance is an excellent way to learn about new developments, hear expert analysis and quickly self-immerse in a new niche. What should she do? You only need to recognize it.

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CaseFox

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

How many times have you heard an attorney or lawyer in a court say, “Objection, Your Honor!” But have you wondered what these are and how many types of objections are in court? Court objections are basically when a trial attorney objects to the opposing counsel’s questions or the testimony of the witness.

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TechLaw Crossroads

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Why are lawyers incompetent when it comes to e-Discovery: Hubris. The EDRM paper notes the importance of lawyers’ to use AI with e-discovery. Reports of weekly e-discovery mistakes made by lawyers stemming from the lack of understanding of how to handle basic ESI. It’s just a production issue, not a legal one for lawyers.

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3 Geeks and a Law Blog

MAY 12, 2023

Nathan Walter has been instrumental in creating BriefPoint.ai, a tool designed specifically for lawyers to eliminate the mundane and time-consuming aspects of law practice. Bridget’s work is critical in crafting an interface that enables lawyers to accomplish more work in less time, truly maximizing the benefits of AI integration.

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TechLaw Crossroads

JUNE 27, 2023

The program is designed to get younger lawyers more trial and courtroom experience. These recommendations include such things as making room for younger lawyers to argue motions in court. Judge Fuentes serves in the federal district court in Chicago. Judge Fuentes did not leave it with that statement, though.

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Legal Tech Monitor

JUNE 7, 2023

That show cause hearing tomorrow is going to be WILD. The post Lawyers Who Used ChatGPT To Dummy Up Cases Throw Themselves On The Mercy Of The Court appeared first on Above the Law.

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LawSites

DECEMBER 29, 2021

In the realms of legal technology and innovation, the pandemic had yielded silver linings – greater adoption of technology, more flexible workplaces, hybrid courts – that promised a future in which the legal profession and justice system would better serve those who need them. Do lawyers return to the office or not?

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Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

JUNE 16, 2023

Supreme Court handed down its most famous decision involving the powers of government agencies. Justice John Paul Stevens wrote for the Court in devising a doctrine that has become known as Chevron deference. Justice John Paul Stevens wrote for the Court in devising a doctrine that has become known as Chevron deference.

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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? Where do court clerks work?

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Clio

MAY 31, 2024

While telephone appearances have been common for many years, the COVID-19 pandemic ushered in a new era for court proceedings with remote participants. What technology is needed to make virtual court proceedings work? Many courts have kept virtual appearances as an option even after the pandemic subsided.

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Legal Tech Monitor

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

For all the discussion of how generative AI will impact the legal profession, maybe one answer is that it will weed out the lazy and incompetent lawyers. By now, in the wake of several cases in which lawyers have found themselves in hot water by citing hallucinated cases generated by ChatGPT, most notoriously Mata v. XYZ Corporation.

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