Above the Law - Technology

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

In what it described as a case pitting “real lawyers against a robot lawyer,” a federal court in Illinois has dismissed a law firm’s suit against the self-help legal service DoNotPay. “MK has not alleged any lost revenue or added expenditures as a result of DNP’s conduct,” wrote U.S. .

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LawSites

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

In fairness, the Missouri case involved a pro se litigant, not a lawyer, but that pro se litigant claimed to have gotten the citations from a lawyer he hired through the internet. Karlen , the unwitting litigant filed an appellate brief in which 22 of 24 cases were fictitious. The court was not sympathetic.

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Legal Tech Monitor

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The Illinois Supreme Court announced this week amendments to Rule 299 that will double compensation for an attorney appointed by a court in Illinois to represent an indigent party. The amended Rule raises attorney compensation to $150 per hour, up from its previous minimum of $75 per hour.

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The North Carolina Journey of Law and Technology

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Understanding Litigation Finance Litigation finance is when a third-party invests in a lawsuit in hopes of sharing in the profits of a successful verdict. litigation finance companies exist. billion in capital to litigation matters. billion in capital to litigation matters.

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Legal Expert Connections

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Advertisements have become a powerful tool for plaintiff lawyers specializing in mass litigation, according to a Wall Street Journal article titled “The Latest Ad Boom: Lawyers Seeking Plaintiffs for Mass Litigation” published in January 2024. Courting Your Clients is offered exclusively by Legal Expert Connections, Inc.,

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Legal Tech Monitor

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Access to Justice (ATJ Commission) recently issued a report documenting the cost and time savings of remote court appearances in southern Illinois’ First Judicial Circuit. Both agreed to provide the ATJ Commission with data on the impact of remote court appearances during the pilot program.

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Legal Tech Monitor

APRIL 26, 2023

Lex Machina expands its powerful machine learning, trained and reviewed by attorneys, to help legal practitioners make data-driven decisions in state courts as well as federal courts. The post Lex Machina Expands The Power Of Legal Analytics To Litigation In State Courts appeared first on Above the Law.

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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. They understood that life is unpredictable, and it was unwise to wait for things to improve.

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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. They understood that life is unpredictable, and it was unwise to wait for things to improve.

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MatterSuite

MARCH 14, 2024

The justice system is supposed to provide a fair and equal battleground, however, court cases can be costly. Whether you are a business person dealing with contractual disputes or an individual who has been injured by a defective product, the high cost of litigation– attorney fees –can quickly prevent you from seeking legal redress.

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Legal Talk Network

MAY 18, 2022

The American Bar Association’s Litigation Section hosts its Section Annual Conference once a year and like so many gatherings, it was on hold during COVID-19. For those not familiar, the Section Annual is a premier gathering for litigators featuring elite professionals discussing trial work, strategies, and the latest innovations.

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Martindale-Avvo

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Well, a prenup is somewhat like an insurance policy to hopefully protect marrying parties from protracted, expensive and emotional litigation if for some reason the marriage does not work out. One attorney cannot represent both parties in a prenup even if they believe that the parties agree on all terms. Brandt at www.cozen.com.

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Martindale-Avvo

MAY 30, 2023

Add in factors like the emotions involved and personal nature of the cases, and this may be why many attorneys aren’t too eager to practice family law. Plus, most folks going through a family court proceeding have never hired a lawyer before. Of course, a family lawyer needs to be a strong advocate and litigator.

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Martindale-Avvo

APRIL 4, 2023

Without further adieu, here are the major players in one of the most historical – and infamous – court cases of our time. She also has experience in civil litigation matters, including commercial and securities cases. She also has experience in civil litigation matters, including commercial and securities cases.

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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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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? Assisting judges and attorneys.

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3 Geeks and a Law Blog

JUNE 28, 2023

Isha Marathe , a tech reporter for American Lawyer Media, joined the podcast to discuss her recent article on how deep fake technology is coming to litigation and whether the legal system is prepared. Sophisticated detection software will emerge but will not be equally available in all courts, raising issues of equity and access to justice.

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Legal Expert Connections

JANUARY 8, 2024

Attracting new law firm clients in 2024 is a top priority for most attorneys, second only to retaining existing customers. Listed below are more than 10 attorney marketing techniques that belong in your 2024 law firm marketing plan. Referrals from non-competing attorneys are also important for lead generation. Plus it is free!

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Clio

JANUARY 17, 2024

Legaltech solutions help law firms and solo attorneys optimize everything from case updates and client management to legal billing and payments. Legal IT Insider’s reporting is trustworthy and accurate to the attorney experience. Attorneys and legal professionals alike will find intriguing, informative reads.

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Ron Friedmann

JUNE 24, 2020

Litigation, ADR, ODR—The Next Normal? Nicole Nehama Auerbach—litigator, co-founder of pioneering law firms Valorem Law and ElevateNext. Sohail Mohammed—electrical engineer, New Jersey Superior Court Judge, court innovator and teacher. On march 12, the New Jersey Chief Justice announced the courts going all virtual.

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Attorney at Work

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

As law students, few litigators imagined themselves transitioning into project management roles after passing the bar. Litigators rarely receive formal training in project management, but this does not mean they do not do project management. An Accidental Project Manager. Communication is no longer siloed between individuals.

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MatterSuite

APRIL 4, 2023

As a litigation lawyer, you have the power to influence the outcome of a case and help your clients achieve justice. However, becoming a successful litigator requires more than just legal expertise. In this blog post, we’ll explore the key steps you can take to become a successful litigation lawyer.

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3 Geeks and a Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

The company provides AI-powered tools to help litigators automate repetitive tasks and work more efficiently. Suh provides background on founding LegalMation about seven years ago to help streamline the “scut work” litigation associates spend time on. The podcast focused on innovative and creative ideas in the legal profession.

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Martindale-Avvo

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Unfortunately, for those who may not want to follow the terms of a prenuptial agreement when a divorce occurs, oftentimes, the court upholds these terms and requires compliance. In addition to family law litigation, she also negotiates prenuptial, post-nuptial and cohabitation agreements on behalf of clients. Brandt at www.cozen.com.

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LawSites

DECEMBER 1, 2021

The pandemic caused civil courts in the United States to adopt technology at an unprecedented pace and scale, improving participation in court proceedings and helping users resolve disputes more efficiently. Pew researchers examined pandemic-related emergency orders issued by the supreme courts of all 50 states and Washington, D.C.

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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. . The court ordered additional briefings, but the lawyer then missed multiple deadlines, claiming earlier orders were lost among numerous notifications on his mobile phone.

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CaseFox

DECEMBER 21, 2023

The legal proceedings can be broadly categorised into civil and criminal litigation, each governed by distinct laws and procedures. This blog highlights the key differences between civil and criminal litigation according to the law. Discovery is the process by which parties exchange information and evidence.

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Attorney at Work

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

With the improved access to litigation data from numerous vendors in the exploding legal tech ecosystem, solo practitioners, small law firms, and regional and midsize firms can take advantage of insights from data to position themselves as leaders and market movers in their respective practice areas and jurisdictions.

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LawSites

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

On this episode of LawNext: An interview recorded live with Erika Harold , executive director of the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism , an organization charged with working to enhance civility and professionalism and to eliminate bias within the legal profession.

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Clio

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

If an attorney conducts any form of civil or criminal litigation in U.S. courts, they will be dealing with motions filed in court. Here we explore the essential aspects of writing court motions, including research, analysis, drafting, and filing. What is a court motion?

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Legal Tech Monitor

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Pre/Dicta , a litigation analytics platform that predicts how federal court judges will rule, is expanding to cover new motion types and also to predict litigation timelines. It will also now predict timelines for key litigation events. Pre/Dicta founder Dan Rabinowitz calls it finding their doppelgangers.

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Above the Law - Technology

DECEMBER 4, 2023

VoiceScript Ai.Law Elevator Pitch: Provides AI-generated litigation documents, from pleadings to discovery. We are the first AI-driven platform to focus specifically on drafting litigation documents. The substantial amount of time lawyers spend drafting documents during litigation. What makes you unique or innovative?

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CaseFox

OCTOBER 26, 2023

This blog explores different alternative dispute resolution processes and methods, such as mediation, arbitration, and litigation. ADR procedures help both the parties involved to come to a common ground without going to court. In some cases, the ADR process is used along with the litigation process. billion U.

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Trial Technology

FEBRUARY 17, 2018

I’m not going to get all analytical here, but it is noteworthy to those involved in litigation and related services. Compared to recent years where we have seen a lower volume but higher “run” rate (around 80% in 2017), this seems to indicate that the use of technology-driven litigation support services (e.g.,

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CaseFox

OCTOBER 26, 2023

This blog explores different alternative dispute resolution processes and methods, such as mediation, arbitration, and litigation. ADR procedures help both the parties involved to come to a common ground without going to court. In some cases, the ADR process is used along with the litigation process. billion U.

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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. For a fuller description of the litigation genre and its problems, see my paper.

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Above the Law - Technology

MARCH 27, 2024

District Court in Manhattan by a legal tech executive who alleges her former company owes her over $1 million in stock and that her former boss sexually harassed her. “We expect that the New York and Texas courts will rule in favor of our clients,” attorney Shah said in her email.

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