Legal Talk Network

JUNE 26, 2019

Topics included everything from opinion vs. fact based journalism and the ethics of using contract attorneys to freedom of speech and the national debt. They discuss working with large companies, disruption across industries, and why organizations like Keller Williams seek attorneys who can keep up with the fast pace of innovation.

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Martindale-Avvo

APRIL 15, 2025

Perhaps theyve bought into the ambulance chaser stereotype or think attorneys are too expensive. A respected attorney lays out the essential information on day one as well as they can. That way they understand their attorney is on their side. Its an unfortunate fact that many consumers dont necessarily trust lawyers.

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Legal Talk Network

MARCH 8, 2019

Probably the best semi-recent example is the nearly universal acceptance of cloud-based technologies by attorneys. In addition, Lawsites writer and podcaster Bob Ambrogi hosts the third annual Start-Up Pitch Competition (tune in below to hear which idea won). Tune in to hear how he does it.

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Legal Talk Network

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Use Shorter Words Considering the frequency with which judges and lawyers review legal documents daily, try to prepare concise briefs and clearly communicate your arguments. As Adriana Linares points out, “Judges aren’t impressed with fancy words and jargon.

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Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

JULY 27, 2023

In May 2023, a federal judge discovered fake cases cited in a filed brief. The subsequent sanctions hearing incited debates across the legal community. When questioned, the lawyer indicated he used ChatGPT to help with the research and drafting process and was “unaware its contents could be false.”

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Legal Talk Network

JUNE 4, 2024

overseeing well-being initiatives for more than 1,000 attorneys. His advocacy for diversity, equity, inclusion (DEI) has been at the forefront of his committee involvement and contributed to his well-deserved placement on the LGBT Attorneys Under 40 list by the National LGBTQ+ Bar Association. Hear the full episode:

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Clio

JUNE 5, 2025

Both you and opposing counsel may be making pre-trial motions, such as motions in limine or motions for bifurcation of trial, and attending hearings on those motions. For jury trials, you will need to submit proposed jury instructions and plan your juror selection strategy, and the judge will likely require trial briefs.

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Legal Talk Network

JUNE 27, 2024

Jerome Crawford, a prime example, never intended to become a cannabis attorney. JAG Lawyer A Judge Advocate General is a unique opportunity for those who want to defend their country in court. Cohen reveals how he made the transition from actor to attorney and what it takes to thrive in the field on The Lawyerist Podcast.

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LawSites

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Karlen Jonathan Karlen, who is not an attorney, filed a pro se appeal in the Missouri Court of Appeals. As to that last point, the court, in an opinion written by Presiding Judge Kurt S. Then, deeming his appeal frivolous, it ordered him to pay $10,000 in damages towards his opponent’s attorneys’ fees.

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Brett Trout

APRIL 10, 2025

Brett Trout When people hear the word patent, they often assume its a uniform stamp of protectionsomething rigid, standardized, and identical no matter who files it. In fact,no two patent attorneys would draft the same patent for the same invention. The Art (and Science) of Patent Drafting Think of a patent like a fortress.

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Clio

MARCH 6, 2025

For clients concerned about issues of prejudice, unfairness, inconvenience, improper venue, or for cases requiring judges with special knowledge, a motion to transfer venue can be used to ensure a fair and comfortable legal process. As an attorney, you are responsible for filing the motion for an efficient and effective change of venue.

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Technically Legal

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Virtual court hearings are the subject of Episode 38. We talked to Magistrate Judge Tony Leung via Zoom about using Zoom videoconferences for court. Judge Leung sits on the bench for the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota and has a pretty impressive background.

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3 Geeks and a Law Blog

OCTOBER 16, 2023

According to Schafer, attorneys now exhibit much greater openness to tailored AI tools that enhance productivity versus disrupting their workflows entirely. Looking ahead, Schafer expects to expand ClearBrief’s features to assist paralegals along with corporate attorneys beyond litigation. Excuse was Sorry, didn’t check it.

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TechLaw Crossroads

JUNE 27, 2023

Pennsylvania judges have committed to have oral hearings on motions that might otherwise be decided on briefs–if a younger lawyer is involved is one way to do this. For example, I came across a standard Pretrial Order recently entered by Federal Magistrate Judge Gabriel Fuentes.

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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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LawSites

MAY 25, 2021

The balding, stern-faced judge stares down at me from his bench, framed by flags to either side of him, a judicial seal on the wall behind him. It is just the judge, the jury and me. The judge nods, but it looks like a nod of impatience, not of listening. Click another button, and I see myself from the perspective of the judge.

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LawSites

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Obsidian Dynamics Transcript of Discovery Hearing Before Honorable Judith Hand, Magistrate Judge Appearances : On behalf of Plaintiff Genesis Technology Sarah Lovington Savath, Saine and Soore, LLP On behalf of Defendant Obsidian Dynamics Jeremy Putkin Mirkland and Mellis, LLP — The Court : Ms. The Court : Come again?

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Martindale-Avvo

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

This section is typically open to attorneys in their first few years of practice. The American Bar Association supports Lawyer Assistance Programs in each state, to which lawyers, law students, and judges can reach out without stigma for help with substance use, stress, and other mental health concerns.

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Ron Friedmann

JUNE 24, 2020

Sohail Mohammed—electrical engineer, New Jersey Superior Court Judge, court innovator and teacher. Irrespective of that answer, what has worked and what can work better in virtual and online dispute resolution Judge Mohammed on his take on these questions : The last three months have been the ride of a lifetime.

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Legal Talk Network

AUGUST 1, 2021

For inspiration, laughs, and sober advice, I recommend the following playlist explaining #FreeBritney and covering the WALL-E of legal tech, surly judges, and SCOTUS poetry. When you hear artificial intelligence and you think “Black Mirror,” “The Matrix,” or the supervillain Ultron, Jared Correa says to relax.

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Legal Tech Monitor

JUNE 27, 2023

Pennsylvania judges have committed to have oral hearings on motions that might otherwise be decided on briefs–if a younger lawyer is involved is one way to do this. For example, I came across a standard Pretrial Order recently entered by Federal Magistrate Judge Gabriel Fuentes.

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Legal Tech Monitor

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

The Illinois Supreme Court has officially found that operational challenges in Illinois circuit courts will necessitate remote pretrial hearings to comply with the pretrial release provisions of the SAFE-T Act, according to an Order issued in late August. Read the order here.

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Eric Goldman

JANUARY 4, 2024

After a couple of defendants showed up, the judge denied a TRO extension because of the possible lack of merit in the plaintiff’s infringement allegations. The court ruled on Hyponix and NinjaSafe’s requests for damages from the bond, dismissal with prejudice, and attorneys’ fees. Then, the case fell apart.

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Attorney at Work

JULY 22, 2021

Jackie Schafer: I started out as a litigator at Paul Weiss, but spent most of my career in public service as an assistant attorney general, where I was regularly briefing and arguing cases before the state appellate courts in Alaska and Washington state. Often, it comes down to what the judge is reading alone in their chambers.

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Legal Tech Monitor

APRIL 6, 2023

Our Commissioner Spotlights highlight the judges, lawyers, and educators from across Illinois who serve as our Commissioners. This Commissioner Spotlight highlights a remarkable woman, Judge Alicia N. This Commissioner Spotlight highlights a remarkable woman, Judge Alicia N. Why did you want to become a judge?

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Colin S. Levy

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Attorney’s Office (USAO), and I knew that D.C. I was told I would develop a lifelong mentor/mentee relationship with the judge for whom I clerked, and that the position would confer only professional benefits. I decided to clerk in D.C. Superior Court during the 2019-2020 term because I aspired to be a homicide prosecutor in the D.C.

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LawSites

JANUARY 31, 2022

From all the entries we received, a panel of judges narrowed the applications down to 26, which we posted on Jan. Dashboard Legal is a collaboration and project management tool built for attorneys. The technology disappears and the attorney can get on with the matter versus dealing with multiple apps or interfaces.

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Eric Goldman

MAY 20, 2025

But I’m pretty sure getting 8-75 likes at Instagram, especially for posts that might be considered thirst traps, isn’t impressive, and I think the court is silently judging that. Third, the court is correct that a blog post without any promotion can be the tree that falls in the forest that no one hears.

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LawSites

MAY 30, 2023

We may know more after June 8, the date on which the judge in the case, Mata v. Avianca , has scheduled a hearing to allow the lawyers to show cause for why they should not be sanctioned for what the judge called “an unprecedented circumstance” of a brief “replete with citations to non-existent cases.”

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Clio

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

If youd like to hear from cutting-edge speakers on the movement toward trauma-informed justice and other relevant topics in the legal industry, be sure to register for ClioCon 2025. Judge Pratts tips are valuable not only for those working in the courts but also for lawyers and their staff. What is a trauma-informed justice system?

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Legal Talk Network

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Lockwood (attorney with Gray Ritter Graham) to discuss just this and more. And credibility is important – especially when it comes to convincing a judge on appeal. Most appeals are read and analyzed by more than one judge, in addition to their research staff. PRESERVING THE RECORD FOR APPEAL. Know your audience. Keep it simple.

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Attorney at Work

APRIL 13, 2022

When you hear junk phrases, do you struggle not to roll your eyes in reaction? Whether speaking to clients, opponents, a judge or jury, avoid these unnatural opening phrases. Subscribe to Attorney at Work. The post These Junk Phrases Could Undermine Your Credibility appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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Above the Law - Technology

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Below are summaries of the semifinalists, who have been selected by a panel of judges from all applications submitted. Traction: We are adding about 25 people a day as registrants, having fully launched in late October 2023, and have begun demos with attorneys. In this way attorneys can always be confident in the results of their work.”

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Attorney at Work

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021

A lawyer stands up to make a presentation to colleagues, an opening statement or a motion to a judge. ” When you hear yourself starting sentences over, help yourself bring that sentence to an end by doing three things. End sentences decisively , so listeners hear that the end is approaching. You should hear silence.

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Legal Tech Monitor

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Obsidian Dynamics Transcript of Discovery Hearing Before Honorable Judith Hand, Magistrate Judge Appearances : On behalf of Plaintiff Genesis Technology Sarah Lovington Savath, Saine and Soore, LLP On behalf of Defendant Obsidian Dynamics Jeremy Putkin Mirkland and Mellis, LLP — The Court : Ms. The Court : Ok, Ms. performance.

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CaseFox

MARCH 19, 2023

AI is getting proficient at assisting various legal services such as contract management, legal predictions, eDiscovery, and sooner or later courtroom hearings. AI Everywhere As an attorney, it was almost impossible to predict a case outcome a few years back. If you have used the app, you know where I am guiding you to!

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FindLaw

MARCH 7, 2023

In addition to inconsistencies you might see or hear, the background data attached to a digital file can reveal if it's been manipulated. Attorneys in a 2019 custody case in the U.K. These differences can even indicate what software was used.

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