Legal Tech Monitor

JUNE 2, 2023

The Illinois Supreme Court has adopted a new rule that establishes guidelines for the state’s courts to use “parenting coordinators” to resolve minor issues that are causing conflict in family law cases. How do they interact with the court? Parenting coordinators are appointed by the court and do not replace judges.

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Martindale-Avvo

MARCH 28, 2024

During the initial stages of the pandemic, many court systems shut down causing delays for those in the midst of divorce. Some courts adapted quicker than others which created a backlog in the system. When we think of ADR in the context of divorce, we most often are talking about mediation, which is not binding.

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Martindale-Avvo

MARCH 28, 2024

During the initial stages of the pandemic, many court systems shut down causing delays for those in the midst of divorce. Some courts adapted quicker than others which created a backlog in the system. When we think of ADR in the context of divorce, we most often are talking about mediation, which is not binding.

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Legal Tech Monitor

APRIL 5, 2023

In March, the Colorado Supreme Court approved a program to license a new tier of legal service providers. Colorado’s LLPs will be able to complete and file standard pleadings, represent clients in mediation, accompany clients to court, and answer the court’s factual questions.

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Legal Tech Monitor

JANUARY 26, 2024

A recent survey of the public by the National Center for State Courts (NCSC) “provides some cautious optimism” about improving public confidence in state courts across the U.S. At 61% confidence, state courts also ranked above the U.S. federal court system (57%), U.S. Supreme Court. This number was 60% in 2021.

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The Barrister

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

South Carolina, nearly twenty-one thousand jury trials are pending in circuit courts. [1] 1] In contrast, nearly one thousand mediations are pending statewide. Whether in Common Pleas, Family Court, General Sessions, or Probate Court, THSCL will cover you. Law Library as a print book, call number SC KFS 2338.S26

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Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The Arizona Supreme Court held in January 1976 that the trial court had the power to assert the privilege in the absence of the person who made the confession. Financial provisions in the agreement also may describe the payment of court costs or any other expenses beyond the attorney’s fee.

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Vogel IT Law

DECEMBER 29, 2023

” The ruling also dismissed a Google request to exclude evidence related to other litigations and regulations “not at issue in this litigation.” ” Since +95% of all lawsuit settle without trial this is no surprise!

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LawSites

AUGUST 5, 2021

Founded by Seattle trial lawyer Alisa Brodkowitz , the startup is developing an end-to-end platform for remote testimony, mediations and legal proceedings. Along the way, she found that by innovating in the area of remote testimony she could help increase access to justice and empower court reporters,” the website says.

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Legal Talk Network

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Dispute resolution techniques cover a spectrum of processes, including fact-finding, early neutral evaluation, negotiation, mediation, settlement conferences, arbitration, and adjudication. The mediator works to help the parties reach a voluntary and mutually acceptable resolution.

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Legal Tech Monitor

JANUARY 18, 2024

By encouraging parents to prioritize effective communication, collaboration, and cooperation, courts can do their best to ensure that the needs and feelings of their children are addressed throughout the process. Various ADR resources are available to courts seeking to make divorce as uncontentious as possible.

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Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

If this happens, a consumer might be able to pursue a claim in court. When the damages are relatively limited, a consumer might consider pursuing action in small claims court. This can be a cheaper and more efficient way to resolve a claim, and proceedings in small claims court tend to be easier for ordinary people to navigate.

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Legal Tech Monitor

JULY 7, 2023

* Federal judge wants the dysfunctional Federal Circuit to go to couples therapy — or mediation as he called it. ABA Journal ] * Supreme Court looks to make it safe for violent domestic abusers to stockpile guns again. [ ABA Journal ] * Supreme Court looks to make it safe for violent domestic abusers to stockpile guns again.

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Legal Talk Network

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

This landmark case was the first and only Mexican-American civil rights case heard and decided by the United States Supreme Court. She went on to manage a law office in San Antonio, make partner at a civil trial firm, and then open her own mediation practice. She currently holds the esteemed position of Senior Justice on the Court.

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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. Honorable members of the jury.

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Eric Goldman

MARCH 12, 2023

The court’s 230 analysis is a little garbled, but 230 applies to third-party reviews. The court responds: “the nature of the information communicated by the letter grade would lead a reasonable person to believe that BBB was expressing an opinion.” ” Section 230. Defamation.

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Lawyerist

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Speedy, Consistent Entries : Much of the work we do daily follows similar patterns: meetings, court appearances, phone calls, researching, reviewing, and writing. Split Billing : If you have matters with multiple clients, for example a mediation where each party pays half of the invoice, split billing support is essential.

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Technically Legal

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Or should courts apply the strict liability used for product defects? He is also a mediator and arbitrator and Co-Chair of the AI Subcommittee of the American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA). If a human uses artificial intelligence to invent something, should the invention be patentable?

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Brett Trout

MAY 6, 2024

Finally, if the accused seller files a declaratory judgment of noninfringement, Amazon will abide by the court’s ruling. The accused infringer is much more likely to file the lawsuit in their own state or a state with courts more favorable to their position. This was the case in SnapRays, d/b/a SnapPower v.

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Attorney at Work

JUNE 3, 2022

Feeling the inner momentum still pulling me toward more engagement and stimulation, the final chapter of my two-year sabbatical was the 40-hour Superior Court mediation certification course. I had attended hundreds of mediations but found that I learned more about negotiations in this one course than I had in my 27 years as a lawyer.

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Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

MARCH 26, 2024

If the spouses cannot agree on certain issues at the outset, they may still reach a settlement as the process continues, potentially with the help of mediators or attorneys. Justia provides a 50-state survey that explains how courts divide property in each state. Courts rarely modify property division, except in extreme situations.

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Legal Tech Monitor

AUGUST 22, 2023

McCormack , former chief justice of the Michigan Supreme Court, who took over in February as the AAA’s president and CEO. In her former role as chief justice, McCormack had been a leading voice on modernizing the court and justice systems to expand access to justice.

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LawSites

AUGUST 22, 2023

McCormack , former chief justice of the Michigan Supreme Court, who took over in February as the AAA’s president and CEO. In her former role as chief justice, McCormack had been a leading voice on modernizing the court and justice systems to expand access to justice.

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Clio

AUGUST 28, 2024

Because of the data stored in these smart objects, some lawyers may opt to use this data as evidence in litigation or mediation cases. Existing technology (like security cameras) can guide lawyers when presenting this type of evidence in court. Another key attribute of labor laws—both federal and state governments set these laws.

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LawSites

APRIL 29, 2021

Recently, I wrote about the launch of New Era ADR , a fully virtual mediation and arbitration platform that promises to resolve business disputes in 100 days or less, and earlier this week, I wrote about the company FairClaims and its expansion into commercial arbitration. . “The legal sector is no exemption.

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LawSites

DECEMBER 7, 2023

We Decide , a software platform created to substantially reduce divorce costs and assist with complex financial and property division issues successfully enabled out-of-court divorce settlements for six couples in the last 60 days and rolled out a new online platform.

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Ron Friedmann

JUNE 24, 2020

Sohail Mohammed—electrical engineer, New Jersey Superior Court Judge, court innovator and teacher. Jordan sets the context of all the changes in dispute resolution and courts wrought by the global pandemic. On march 12, the New Jersey Chief Justice announced the courts going all virtual. Virtual may also damage learning.

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Eric Goldman

JANUARY 23, 2024

If sophisticated parties want to settle their disputes through arbitration, mediation, or a OUIJA board, nobody’s going to lose much sleep over their decision to do so. — Two recent cases illustrate the extent to which courts today are willing to enforce this regime. Cone Mem’l Hosp. Mercury Constr. 1, 22, 24 (1983).

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Attorney at Work

JUNE 6, 2022

Law Firm Innovation: Accessing patent data, tackling the changing court schedules and following judicial deadline extensions are just a few variables that businesses and lawyers are handling during the global pandemic. Miles Mediation & Arbitration understands the need for cost certainty in alternative dispute resolution.

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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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CaseFox

DECEMBER 21, 2023

So, hiring a lawyer will play a crucial role in advising, preparing legal documents, and presenting cases in court. ” Court Hearing Process : Civil cases involve various processes like pleadings, pre-trial motions, trials, and other potential appeals to ensure a fair proceeding.

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Legal Tech Monitor

DECEMBER 7, 2023

We Decide , a software platform created to substantially reduce divorce costs and assist with complex financial and property division issues successfully enabled out-of-court divorce settlements for six couples in the last 60 days and rolled out a new online platform.

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MatterSuite

AUGUST 26, 2023

Courts must ensure that cases are resolved in a timely manner without compromising the rights of the parties involved. Strictly adhering to procedures might yield unjust outcomes, highlighting the court’s duty to consider both aspects in their judgments. It addresses jurisdiction, venue, pleadings, legal discovery , and appeals.

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Legal Tech Monitor

DECEMBER 28, 2023

I have often wondered if there were ways to stretch the daily hours out, to before court opening in the morning and to the after court (and after 9-5 meeting times with clients) hours to make the law library a preparatory place. Somewhere you can go before you go to court because you need that one thing you thought of overnight.

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Clio

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Mediation lawyer Mitch Jackson , Fastcase CEO Ed Walters, and Alia Luria, managing partner at LNK Law , spoke about how AI is shaping the future of law. Clio File Jack announced Clio File, a new feature for 2024 that will transform how legal professionals interact with the courts. Here’s what you need to know.

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Rocket Matter

AUGUST 29, 2023

From court filings to client communications, there are always pressing matters that require immediate attention. Ensure ABA compliance Manual time tracking leaves the door wide open to human error when it comes to billing, which can lead to time-consuming mediation with clients and an increased likelihood of audits.

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Eric Goldman

MARCH 29, 2023

Consistent with the CCB’s small claims court ethos, the case involved both a pro se claimant and respondent. Eric asked me: how would this have been different if the claimant had pursued the traditional route of suing in federal court? The CCB filing cost is about $300 less than federal court. Here’s the odd part.

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