Planet Depos
JULY 28, 2025
Significant Points Job prospects remain strong, especially for those with advanced certifications and realtime skills. Demand for broadcast captioning, Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART), and digital court reporting continue to grow due to accessibility needs and technology adoption. Training length and licensure requirements vary by technology and state.
E-Discovery LLC
JULY 25, 2025
The order in Bouie v. Alzayadi , 2025 WL 2042261 (E.D. Mich. Jul. 21, 2025)(Stafford, J.), clearly sets out a series of rules governing discovery disputes. At a status conference, each party asserted that the other had not adequately responded to discovery requests. Judge Stafford wrote: “The Court’s efforts to resolve the disputes informally during the status conference were unsuccessful, so the parties’ discovery disputes must be resolved through motion practice.
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Sound Jury Blog
JULY 8, 2025
In the courtroom, clarity is power. No matter how sound a legal argument may be, if a jury doesn’t fully understand it — or can’t remember it — the advantage is lost. That’s why graphics aren’t just decoration in a trial presentation; they’re strategic tools that can sway outcomes. Visuals speak the language of jurors. The human brain is wired to process and retain visual information far more efficiently than text or speech.
Lawmatics
JULY 15, 2025
SAN DIEGO, July 15 — Lawmatics announced today that it has been named a winner in the 2025 Sammy – Sales and Marketing Awards , presented by the Business Intelligence Group. The company was listed in the Growth Catalyst category for its impact in transforming how law firms attract, retain, and serve clients. “Sales and marketing are now operating as one, which means success demands not just great ideas or great tools, but a team that brings both together,” said Russ Fordyce, CEO of the Business
Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor
Join this session to get a fresh look at how AI tools can help you work smarter, faster, and more effectively! Attorney and law professor Joe Stephens, J.D., will walk you through the complete journey of a legal case—from the first client meeting through the final outcome—while showing you how artificial intelligence can transform your daily work at each important step.
Complex Discovery
JULY 23, 2025
Editor’s Note: Cyber attacks rarely follow borders—but the Tallinn Mechanism ensures that resilience can. Now with Norway joining twelve other donor nations, this multinational framework, anchored in Estonia, is actively coordinating real-time, civilian-focused cyber defense in Ukraine. For professionals in cybersecurity, information governance, and eDiscovery, the Mechanism is more than a wartime contingency—it’s a working prototype for global, legally compliant cyber resilience.
WA Bar News
JULY 16, 2025
COLUMN > Write to Counsel Illustration © Getty/Nuthawut Somsuk BY JACLYN C. CELEBREZZE As attorneys, writing is often a daily practice, yet finding dedicated time to draft is a constant conundrum. And when we do manage to carve out space for writing, staying focused and finding flow can be a problem. Because the clock is always ticking, increasing the pressure to produce.
Trial Strategy Today brings together the best content for law professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Insurance Journal
JULY 24, 2025
The California Department of Insurance completed a review of the state’s first wildfire catastrophe model, marking a dramatic change in the state’s property/casualty insurance ratemaking process.
Securities Docket
JULY 2, 2025
NYDFS warns that escalating geopolitical conflict “significantly elevates cyber risk for the U.S. financial sector, including an increased risk of ransomware attacks and phishing campaigns.” The Department directs regulated entities to take certain steps in relation to their technical and organizational data security measures, including: Re-examine enterprise-wide risk assessments “to account for recent changes in the cyber-risk landscape.
Lawmatics
JULY 17, 2025
As law firms pour ever-larger sums into digital marketing and client acquisition, growth hinges on more than a bigger budget — it hinges on knowing exactly which efforts drive revenue. Simply having data isn't enough; what matters is connecting data points so you see the story behind every lead and every dollar. In our latest webinar, Reporting Essentials: The Key to Unlocking Your Firm’s Growth, we were joined by Martin Kravchenko, co-founder and CTO of Swans, who showed exactly how to build th
Complex Discovery
JULY 11, 2025
Editor’s Note: The European Commission’s new General-Purpose AI Code of Practice arrives at a pivotal moment for professionals navigating compliance, security, and legal oversight in AI-rich environments. As general-purpose models underpin an increasing number of enterprise tools—from cybersecurity threat analysis to automated document review—this voluntary code provides actionable standards for transparency, copyright compliance, and systemic risk management.
Advertiser: Trellis
Finance teams find Trellis to be particularly effective in conducting comprehensive due diligence on both individuals and businesses. With our court data solution, financial experts can access critical litigation insights, making it an invaluable resource for informed decision-making in the financial sector.
Attorney at Work
JULY 7, 2025
Excessive permissions, orphaned accounts, and unsanctioned AI tools operating in the shadows — all of which create a minefield of regulatory and litigation exposure. The post The Next Legal Nightmare: Compliance Risks of Unmanaged AI and SaaS Access appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
The Marshall Project
JULY 18, 2025
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Law Sites
JULY 24, 2025
LegalOn Technologies, a global company that provides AI-driven software for contract review and matter management, has closed a $50 million Series E funding round led by Goldman Sachs Growth Equity, bringing the company’s total funding to $200 million since its founding in 2017.
Securities Docket
JULY 11, 2025
The UK will scrap paper stock certificates to cut costs for companies, as Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves seeks to fully digitize Britain’s capital markets in a bid to boost the competitiveness of the City. The ending of paper shares, an idea long called for by many FTSE 100 companies because of the administrative cost of issuing physical certificates and maintaining separate paper-based share registers, is due to be announced by Reeves at her Mansion House speech on Tuesday, according
Speaker: Allison Mears, Adela Wekselblatt, and George Socha
Artificial intelligence is reshaping the legal industry, and paralegals are at the forefront of this transformation. As AI becomes more integrated into legal workflows, paralegals can streamline their daily tasks, enhance efficiency, and add greater value to their firms and organizations. But what exactly does AI mean for paralegals today—and how can you leverage it to your advantage?
Lawmatics
JULY 24, 2025
Firms spend serious time and money bringing in new leads, but when it comes to knowing which efforts actually drive revenue, the picture is often fuzzy. Without reliable source tracking and clear reporting, it’s hard to tell where your marketing budget is paying off and where it’s getting wasted. In this month’s Deep Dive, Product Manager Devon Butler walks through how to set up and optimize marketing attribution in Lawmatics, from source creation to custom ROI reports and dashboards that help y
Complex Discovery
JULY 22, 2025
Editor’s Note: A sophisticated exploit targeting Microsoft SharePoint has cast a stark light on the risks tied to on-premise collaboration platforms. As organizations increasingly rely on SharePoint for internal documentation and workflows, the emergence of the CVE-2025-53770 vulnerability—exploited through the ToolShell framework—demands urgent attention.
Attorney at Work
JULY 10, 2025
A recent survey by iLawyer Marketing sought to identify key decision-making factors for consumers when hiring a personal injury attorney. The post New Survey Uncovers Key Factors in Hiring a Personal Injury Lawyer appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
E-Discovery Team
JULY 28, 2025
Generative AI is reshaping trust and accountability in the digital landscape, leading to the emergence of the AI Risk-Mitigation Officer role. This strategic position blends technical, regulatory, and ethical expertise to proactively manage AI risks, driven by EU regulations and U.S. compliance demands. The role focuses on ensuring responsible AI deployment without stifling innovation, emphasizing risk audits, incident response, and stakeholder communication.
Speaker: Andrew Klein
Are there mysteries lurking in your family tree? 🕵 No, not a long-lost half-brother - I'm talking about a patent family tree! IP paralegals need fast and easy ways to verify and report on essential data about foreign equivalents of US assets. Join us to master the global scope of key assets to support prosecution, portfolio management, litigation, licensing, competitive monitoring and more!
Expert Witness Blog
JULY 28, 2025
In the case of Skaggs v. Ferrellgas , No. 2:22-cv-01234 (D. Utah Dec. 19, 2023), the testimony of a Safety Engineering Expert Witness was pivotal in addressing allegations of inadequate safety measures and regulatory compliance concerning propane dispenser operations. Background of the Case In November 2021, a propane explosion occurred at a Ferrellgas facility in Utah, resulting in significant property damage and personal injuries.
Securities Docket
JULY 30, 2025
Industry participants will be looking closely at what the report says about tokenization, the process of turning financial assets – such as bank deposits, stocks, bonds, funds and even real estate – into crypto assets. Crypto firms and others have been increasingly discussing the prospect of tokenizing securities as a new way to facilitate trading.
Insurance Journal
JULY 20, 2025
The U.S. cyber insurance market witnessed a surge in reported claims, reaching a record 33,561 incidents, according to the 2024 NAIC Cyber Insurance Report. This escalation underscores the growing complexity and frequency of cyber threats for businesses across all sectors.
Complex Discovery
JULY 17, 2025
Editor’s Note: The 2025 European Innovation Scoreboard offers far more than a continental ranking—it presents a layered and strategic map of how innovation is evolving across key sectors and geographies. For professionals in cybersecurity, information governance, and eDiscovery, its relevance is both practical and pressing. First, the scoreboard’s emphasis on digitalisation, cloud computing, and cross-border research collaborations signals where technological capacity—and thus risk—will co
Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor
Ready to cut through the AI hype and learn exactly how to use these tools in your legal work? Join this webinar to get practical guidance from attorney and AI legal expert, Joe Stephens, who understands what really matters for legal professionals! What You'll Learn: Evaluate AI Tools Like a Pro 🔍 Learn which tools are worth your time and how to spot potential security and ethics risks before they become problems.
Attorney at Work
JULY 29, 2025
Gene Commander | Embracing a talent-first growth strategy will give your firm an advantage in a rapidly changing legal industry. The key is creating a culture that attracts talented, nimble people and gives them a good reason to build their careers at your firm. The post Capitalizing on a Magnetic Workplace Culture: 5 Growth Strategies for Law Firms appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
Lawmatics
JULY 28, 2025
At first glance, law firm profitability looks healthy: average U.S. firm revenue jumped 12.5 percent in 2024 on the back of aggressive rate increases. Yet under the hood, lawyers were actually less productive — worked‐hour productivity fell 2.4 percent in early 2025. That gap between rising top-line numbers and slipping efficiency signals a deeper problem.
Expert Witness Blog
JULY 16, 2025
In the case of Rymers v. CPS Energy , No. 2021-CI-12345 (Bexar County Dist. Ct., Feb. 7, 2025), the testimony of a Boilers Expert Witness was instrumental in evaluating the causes and responsibilities surrounding a residential explosion that stemmed from a natural gas leak tied to aging infrastructure. The case involved claims of negligence and inadequate utility maintenance, ultimately resulting in a substantial jury verdict.
IP Watchdog
JULY 23, 2025
In a precedential trademark decision issued today, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) reversed a Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) ruling that had found no likelihood of confusion between the marks KIST and SUNKIST. Beverage company Sunkist Growers, Inc. opposed Intrastate Distributors, Inc.’s applications to register the mark KIST in standard characters and the stylized mark kist for “[s]oft drinks, namely, sodas and sparkling water; concentrates and syrups for makin
Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor
Get ready to master the art and science of trial preparation organization that top attorneys rely on in this exclusive webinar! Attorney and law professor, Joe Stephens, J.D., will walk through proven systems for creating comprehensive trial notebooks and binders that transform scattered case materials into a powerful command center. Learning Objectives: Strategic Organization 📊 Learn the essential sections every trial notebook needs and how to structure them for maximum clarity and acce
Insurance Journal
JULY 7, 2025
South Korean authorities ordered on Friday SK Telecom to strengthen data security and imposed a fine after the country’s biggest mobile carrier was hit by a cyberattack that caused the leak of 26.96 million pieces of user data.
Complex Discovery
JULY 7, 2025
Editor’s Note: As cyberspace becomes an increasingly contested domain for both cooperation and confrontation, the articulation of legal norms governing state behavior has never been more vital. The recently published Handbook on Developing a National Position on International Law and Cyber Activities: A Practical Guide for States —co-authored by Professor Kubo Mačák, Dr.
E-Discovery LLC
JULY 24, 2025
A motion for a forensic examination was granted in PlayUp, Inc. v. Mintas , 2025 WL 2017161 (D. Nev. Jul. 18, 2025). On movant’s third try, the court found that the opponent was trying to “gaslight” the court and it granted the motion. While the producing party’s failures were epic, the thoughtful discussion of the governing standard for forensic examinations is important.
Planet Depos
JULY 1, 2025
International depositions involve so many details. You could (we have, in fact) make a list, or a few lists, of those details to keep on track. The length of a list or two may intimidate some, while a detail here and there may make another person cringe. A list of travel requirements is an obvious example of a list with tedious, annoying tasks no one really wants to bother about.
Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor
The difference between a paralegal and an exceptional paralegal isn't just competence—it's the bold initiative to anticipate needs, master hidden firm dynamics, and transform challenges into opportunities that showcase your indispensable value. Join this webinar with attorney Joe Stephens to get an insider's perspective into how you can become a strategic asset to your practice!
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