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Data Literacy: A Critical Skill for Legal Professionals

Colin S. Levy

Start by setting up a quarterly review of all litigation data to spot trends—this might reveal patterns like a surge in employment-related lawsuits or shifts in IP case outcomes. Streamlining E-Discovery E-discovery is a complex, data-heavy process that benefits enormously from a structured, data-literate approach.

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Legal Hold 101: Everything You Need to Know

MatterSuite

When to Issue a Legal Hold The legal matter duty begins when litigation becomes “reasonably foreseeable,” not necessarily when a complaint or lawsuit is filed. A single overlooked employee might hold critical emails or texts that change the course of a lawsuit. Courts now prioritize proportionality in discovery.

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Exploring the Future of Legal Innovation at The Masters Conference: Thought Leadership in D.C. and Social Media in Discovery and Investigations

CloudNine

The reticence on the face of many in the room underscored the power of this tool in the hands of e-discovery professionals. In one powerful case example shared, a claimant in a workplace injury lawsuit posted photos of themselves competing in a dance competitionat a time they were allegedly too injured to work.

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Everything You Should Know About AI Legal Tech

Percipient

E-Discovery E-discovery focuses on finding and organizing digital information for legal cases. Theyre especially helpful for lawsuits or investigations that involve large amounts of information. It helps with contract analysis, legal research, e-discovery, and compliance monitoring.

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Ep 279: Upsolve’s Jonathan Petts and Ben Jackson on Building the TurboTax for Bankruptcy and Fighting UPL Restrictions

LawNext podcast

Paradigm , home to the practice management platforms PracticePanther , Bill4Time , MerusCase and LollyLaw ; the e-payments platform Headnote ; and the legal accounting software TrustBooks. Briefpoint , eliminating routine discovery response and request drafting tasks so you can focus on drafting what matters (or just make it home for dinner).

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Top 7 Legal Contract Review Software Tools of 2025

Percipient

Reduce the Risk of Costly Mistakes One missed clause can lead to financial losses, compliance issues, or even lawsuits. Schedule your discovery call today! Seamless integrations : Works with e-signature tools, document management systems, and more. Built-in e-signatures : Eliminates the need for third-party signing tools.

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What are the different roles at a law firm?

Martindale-Avvo

Electronic discovery specialist An electronic discovery (or e-discovery) specialist examines, stores, and gathers electronic documents and materials. Many e-discovery specialists are certified in this work, as it can require specific skills. But what of those other roles?