Above the Law - Technology

JUNE 15, 2023

In fact, as I described in my very first post about Casetext , its original vision was a crowdsourced case law library that its users would edit and annotate and then have other users upvote or downvote the annotations. Think a marriage of Wikipedia and Digg, but for law. WellSettled.com Mines Cases for Established Principles.

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Clio

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

A law clerk is a legal professional who supports attorneys, judges, or legal departments by conducting legal research, analyzing cases, and preparing legal documents. Responsibilities of a law clerk “Law clerk” covers a broad spectrum of legal roles—from non-lawyer clerks to recent law school graduate clerks.

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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

APRIL 1, 2024

Assisting judges and attorneys. From announcing the opening of court sessions to swearing in witnesses and maintaining exhibits, court clerks provide crucial support to judges and attorneys throughout court proceedings. Clerks support judges and attorneys by conducting comprehensive legal research. Where do court clerks work?

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TechLaw Crossroads

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

These tools offer unparalleled access to extensive databases of legal information, precedents, and case law. By leveraging keyword searches and advanced filters, attorneys can swiftly identify pertinent cases, statutes, and regulations, thereby conserving valuable time and resources.

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Eric Goldman

DECEMBER 13, 2023

by guest blogger Kieran McCarthy Many characterize the law of copyright preemption of contracts as a circuit split. But that undersells the level of inconsistency in courts’ interpretations of the law of copyright preemption. Which is probably a big part of the reason that many judges have been eager to distance themselves from it.

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Legal Tech Monitor

DECEMBER 18, 2023

The CDC in each court receives, processes, and conveys accommodation requests from persons with disabilities to the appropriate judge or court personnel, among other duties. With this change, users in all Illinois courts will know who to reach out to for disability access questions and concerns, according to the press release.

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MatterSuite

JUNE 26, 2023

Legal professionals can file motions to challenge jurisdiction, and venue, or to request a change of judge. They can also address issues related to the statute of limitations, the joinder of parties, or the consolidation of cases. Case Management and Efficiency: Motions help manage and streamline legal proceedings.

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NSLT

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

We use artificial intelligence to rapidly identify case law precedents, judicial analytics to better predict how judges will rule on issues, automation and advanced document technology to assemble and check our contracts and other documents, and technology-assisted review to conquer piles of eDiscovery.

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NSLT

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

We use artificial intelligence to rapidly identify case law precedents, judicial analytics to better predict how judges will rule on issues, automation and advanced document technology to assemble and check our contracts and other documents, and technology-assisted review to conquer piles of eDiscovery.

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Legal Tech Innovation Wales

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Transparency in the legal system is achieved by allowing reporters to publish articles on cases, allowing the public into courts to view proceedings, and allowing public access to court judgements and documents. Currently, the Find Case Law service only holds judgments and tribunal decisions going back to 2003, and only for the higher courts.

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Lawmatics

JANUARY 23, 2024

Advanced algorithms can quickly analyze vast legal information databases, statutes, and case law to provide relevant and up-to-date information. Legal analytics: AI-driven legal analytics tools provide insights into trends, precedents, and the behavior of judges. It aims to provide users with detailed insights into the law.

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Clio

MARCH 15, 2024

Compiling necessary research and (maybe) evidence First, you must conduct all the necessary research that will provide a legal basis for your motion to dismiss, whether that includes case law, statutory law, or other legal bases. During the hearing, listen carefully to opposing counsel’s arguments so you can respond effectively.

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Technically Legal

MAY 19, 2021

Using Ravel's analytics engine, Context sits atop many of the LexisNexis databases and analyzes information about judges, lawyers, expert witnesses and companies compiled in "entity authorities." With Context, lawyers can craft their best arguments using analytic insight about the judges they are in front of and opposing counsel they face.

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Legal Tech Monitor

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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MatterSuite

AUGUST 28, 2023

AI algorithms swiftly analyze extensive legal data, aided by NLP for document comprehension, case law identification, and contract insight extraction. Analyzing past cases and judge behavior allows legal teams to make informed decisions on litigation, settlement, or alternative dispute resolution.

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Legal Tech Monitor

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

These tools offer unparalleled access to extensive databases of legal information, precedents, and case law. By leveraging keyword searches and advanced filters, attorneys can swiftly identify pertinent cases, statutes, and regulations, thereby conserving valuable time and resources.

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LawSites

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

It can provide details on the case, such as parties, judges and counsel, as well as excerpts showing the case’s facts, issues, analysis, conclusion and more. It can also point you to related cases and related research. ” The product will be launched soon, he said, initially only to beta testers. . ”

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3 Geeks and a Law Blog

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Greg Lambert 17:38 is the guide directed toward the the attorneys in Voir Dire or is it the judge? Whitney Triplet 17:54 So it’s multipurpose, and it is suited for all practitioners, whether you’re the judge and someone who’s challenging a strike that the opposition has made. But case law tells us that it does.

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Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Justia Legal Dictionary Judges and lawyers use a distinctive vocabulary, much of which is unfamiliar to the average American. Supreme Court History Resources Nobody has played a more vital role in shaping American law than the 116 Justices who have served on the U.S. Supreme Court Center by adding biographies of each Justice.

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LawSites

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

It can provide details on the case, such as parties, judges and counsel, as well as excerpts showing the case’s facts, issues, analysis, conclusion and more. It can also point you to related cases and related research. ” The product will be launched soon, he said, initially only to beta testers. . ”

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Attorney at Work

APRIL 4, 2022

Be sure to examine your own jurisdiction’s rules, ethics opinions, and case law, and look for any templates that may help you draft your notice. By advancing the highest standards of conduct among lawyers and judges, the Commission works to better serve clients and society alike.

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LawSites

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

From all the entries we received, a panel of judges narrowed the applications down to 40, which we posted on Jan. MyJr from Jurisage is a browser extension that works on any web page to improve your experience by delivering case law insights directly into your workflow. In November, we issued a call for entries.

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Lawmatics

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

AI helps legal professionals find relevant case law, statutes, and precedents by searching and summarizing vast legal databases. Predicting legal outcomes can be very valuable since it allows an attorney to decide whether to take a case, how much to invest in experts, or whether to advise clients to settle or litigate.

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CaseFox

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

It is for a court judge, you can add more legalese, but if it is for a layperson with no knowledge, you can keep it simple. For example, a federal court judge may require a legal draft to be written in a specific structure and language. The language of a document can differ depending on whom it is intended for.

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CaseFox

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

It is for a court judge, you can add more legalese, but if it is for a layperson with no knowledge, you can keep it simple. For example, a federal court judge may require a legal draft to be written in a specific structure and language. The language of a document can differ depending on whom it is intended for.

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Legal Tech Monitor

JUNE 15, 2023

In fact, as I described in my very first post about Casetext , its original vision was a crowdsourced case law library that its users would edit and annotate and then have other users upvote or downvote the annotations. Think a marriage of Wikipedia and Digg, but for law. WellSettled.com Mines Cases for Established Principles.

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Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

In some extreme cases, such as when a surgeon operates on the wrong body part, anyone can tell that the doctor did not meet the appropriate standard of care. More often, though, a judge or jury will not have the medical knowledge to decide whether a healthcare provider should be liable.

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Law Technology Today

MARCH 1, 2023

Happening in Grand Ballroom EF, the 15 startups will face off in a bracketed pitch competition – judged by TECHSHOW attendees – to pick the most innovative startup. MyJr from Jurisage is a browser extension that works on any web page to improve your experience by delivering case law insights directly into your workflow.

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LawSites

JUNE 2, 2022

Designed to help lawyers improve the drafts of their briefs and legal documents, BriefCatch is a Microsoft Word add-in that offers some 11,000 style and editing suggestions, together with explanations and illustrations drawn from the exemplary writing of actual lawyers and judges. Given that, this suggestion from BriefCatch seems prescient.

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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 : I uh … Ms.

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Clio

APRIL 9, 2024

First, the defense attorney must thoroughly review the case and identify potential grounds for suppression. Once the grounds have been established, the attorney will then draft the motion , outlining the legal basis for suppression and supporting it with relevant case law and evidence.

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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 : I uh.

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MatterSuite

AUGUST 15, 2023

The goal is to convince your audience—be it a judge, a jury, or another attorney—of the validity of your argument. Cite relevant statutes, case law, and precedents. To construct a compelling argument, you must be well-versed in the relevant statutes, regulations, and case law.

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ABA TECHSHOW

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

From all the entries we received, a panel of judges narrowed the applications down to 40, which we posted on Jan. MyJr from Jurisage is a browser extension that works on any web page to improve your experience by delivering case law insights directly into your workflow. In November, we issued a call for entries.

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MatterSuite

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Conferences unite lawyers, judges, paralegals, and legal tech experts, fostering collaboration, learning, and networking among legal practitioners. AI legal research tools save hours by rapidly pinpointing case law, benefiting clients and your practice.

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Legal Tech Monitor

AUGUST 3, 2023

At the sanctions hearing, Mr. Schwartz was sworn to testify truthfully and then spent two hours being grilled by the judge. While ChatGPT made the national headlines, Mr. Schwartz could not avoid the simple fact that he cited as authority case law he had not read. The court granted an award of sanctions for $5,000.

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