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New York Court of Appeals Confirms Attorney-Client Privilege Can Apply Without Anticipated/Pending Litigation or Client’s Affirmative Request for Legal Advice

Discovery Advocate

Litigators across the country are accustomed to addressing attorney-client communications in review protocols as only those communications that seek and provide legal advice from counsel. But what if that communication is unsolicited legal analysis of an issue that isn’t directly related to an anticipated or pending dispute?

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What Is a Motion to Suppress?

Clio

Successfully suppressing such evidence can greatly benefit the defendant’s case in court The process of filing a motion to suppress Filing a motion to suppress involves several important steps. First, the defense attorney must thoroughly review the case and identify potential grounds for suppression.

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How to File a Motion to Dismiss

Clio

A motion to dismiss is a motion filed on behalf of a defendant asking the court to dismiss the plaintiff’s case. federal court. Or, the court could lack personal jurisdiction over the defendant, such as where a defendant sued in state court is an out-of-state resident lacking minimum contacts with the state.

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NLP Text Summarisation in the Legal Sector

Legal Tech Innovation Wales

With an ever-growing pile of cases and long hours, who would have the time to peruse the latest court decisions or comb through documents for due diligence purposes? Even though machine learning is making strides in understanding natural language, it is far from interpreting the law accurately.

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Current State of Legal Tech in Turkey (025)

CEE Legal Tech

Turkish legal system is a civil law system and laws are codified. Case law is used for interpretation. The main sources of law are the constitution, codes, international treaties, presidential decrees, regulations and by-laws. They are open to new tools.

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Counsel vs. Partner: What is the difference between them?

MatterSuite

Definition and Status Counsel: In a law firm or legal department, a counsel is an attorney who holds a senior position. Counsel often have extensive experience and expertise in a specific area of law. Their knowledge commands respect, and they receive numerous requests for legal advice and guidance.

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Benefits of Attending Legal Conferences and Events

MatterSuite

Expanding Your Client Base: Legal conferences often attract not only legal professionals but also potential clients seeking legal services. Clients attending such events are often actively seeking legal advice or representation. You may encounter potential partners or firms with complementary practice areas.