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Vincent AI From vLex: Game Changer in Legal Research and Client Service

Kevin O'Keefe

I had the good fortune to sit down with Ed Walters , Chief Strategy Officer of vLex , earlier in the week to hear about the launch of a generative AI legal research platform by vLex, following its merger with Fastcase.

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What is a Motion Hearing?

Clio

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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How a Motion for Change of Venue Affects Your Case

Clio

Attending a motion hearing: A hearing is scheduled for both you and the opposing party to argue your case before the judge. Finally, you will represent your client at a hearing and address any objections or opposition to the motion. You will then file the motion with the court and Homeland Security.

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State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting 2019

Legal Talk Network

Tune in to hear the touching story of an inspirational letter that went unanswered for decades. Tune in to hear what citizens can do to reverse this trend. Tune in to hear where even the most prepared presenter gets it wrong ( hint: focus on the audience ). Legal Talk Network (@LegalTalkNet) June 13, 2019.

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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

So but I hear we have another Schwartz. So that was terrifying to honestly, to walk into that final hearing, you get sort of like one shot. But there was a moment during the hearing where, you know, I pointed him to one of the pieces of evidence that I had written about in the brief it was good declaration by a medical professional.

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Top Attorney Pain Points of 2024

Martindale-Avvo

This has continued to prove helpful for many attorneys, who appreciate the ability to tackle everything from legal research to case management from the comfort of home. McBride reminds us that, prior to 2020, “it was uncommon to appear remotely for a hearing within the same state the hearing was to take place.”

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To Avoid Sanctions, the Dumb Lawyers Now Say They Were Tricked By ChatGPT to Use Fictitious Research

Kevin O'Keefe

It was crazy enough to hear that lawyers were dumb enough to cite cases pulled from ChatGPT without ever reading them. They blamed ChatGPT for tricking them into including fictitious legal research in a brief supporting a personal injury claim against Avianca Airlines. Things only get wilder in the lawyers’ defense of sanctions.

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