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The Five Most Momentous Legal Tech Fails

Above the Law - Technology

Just 28 years old, he had won accolades as an entrepreneur, first starting California Legal Pros, a company that marketed various legal services to both consumers and lawyers, then QuickLegal, a service that provided on-demand legal advice to consumers, and then QuickLegal Practice Management, a cloud practice management platform for lawyers.

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The Supreme Court Dodges—for Now—the Circuit Split on the ‘Dual Purpose’ Test for Privilege

Discovery Advocate

2022), appeal dismissed as improvidently granted, In re Grand Jury , 598 U.S. _ (2023) (No. The appeal arose from a recent Ninth Circuit decision ordering a law firm to produce documents that reflected “dual purpose” legal and business advice. Link to Ninth Circuit Decision Link to Supreme Court Decision

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Illinois Courts: Apply for Grants to Support Access to Justice Initiatives

Legal Tech Monitor

Illinois courts can receive grant funding for local access to justice initiatives through the Illinois Supreme Court Access to Justice Commission (ATJ Commission) and the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts Access to Justice Division’s (AOIC ATJ Division) ATJ Improvement Grant. on Monday, June 26.

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Ethical Considerations for Flat Fee Billing

Attorney at Work

The Reasonableness of a Fee When Are Legal Fees Earned? The ‘Reasonable Test’ Remains Universal Resources About the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism. These issues were discussed in a joint opinion from the Pennsylvania Bar Association and Philadelphia Bar Association legal ethics committees.

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Paralegal Regulation in Ontario, Canada: A Northern Experience

Legal Tech Monitor

I was delighted to attend IAALS’ convening in November 2022 to discuss the future of allied legal professionals (ALPs). As the access to justice crisis deepens in both Canada and the United States, I applaud IAALS’ effort to create workable models for the development of alternatives to traditional legal service delivery.

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Is Legal Tech a Growing Industry?

Lawmatics

The legal tech industry is a powerhouse , valued at around $23.45 billion globally in 2022. AI-driven tools, cloud platforms, and applications have transformed the landscape for legal professionals. It's democratizing access to justice through online dispute resolution, DIY tools, and legal advice apps.

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The Diverse Landscape of Community-Based Justice Workers

Legal Tech Monitor

IAALS, the Institute for the Advancement of the American Legal System, has conceptualized regulatory models as consisting of four pathways to change: regulatory sandboxes, alternative business structures, allied legal professionals, and community-based justice worker models.(1) who help self-represented litigants in state courts.(9)