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Keys to Using GenAI in Your Law Practice? Caution and Common Sense

Attorney at Work

Stop me if you’ve heard this one: Lawyers get sanctioned for filing bogus cases concocted by generative AI. This storyline is all too familiar to us legal professionals. While these headlines deliver a powerful cautionary message, they should not deter you from using GenAI in your law practice. What Lawyers Need to Know About GenAI […] The post Keys to Using GenAI in Your Law Practice?

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Clio Releases Clio Duo, Generative AI Built Directly Into Its Law Practice Management Platform

Law Sites

Calling it a major first step in its wider AI product roadmap, the law practice management company Clio today released Clio Duo, a generative AI product built directly into the Clio Manage law practice management platform.

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A Stipulation is a Binding Contract

E-Discovery LLC

“A stipulation has all the binding force of a contract.” Waterworks Restoration Baltimore, LLC v. Shine Home Improvements, Inc., 2024 WL 4198164, at *1 (Apls. Ct. Md. Sept. 16, 2024) (unreported) (citation and quotations omitted). Parties stipulate “to save the time of the court, the expense and difficulty of producing witnesses, and for other good reasons,” and therefore “they are bound by that stipulation.

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Assaulted by Her Cellmate, a Trans Woman Took the Federal Prisons to Court

The Marshall Project

When you are harmed in a place whose purpose is punishment, why is it so hard to get justice?

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Trellis Launches Trellis AI to Streamline Trial Court Litigation

Trellis AI leverages the largest repository of state trial court data to help litigators evaluate cases, automate brief drafting, suggest winning strategies, and more. Key components: Draft Arguments — Uses similar/successful motions in the Trellis database to generate arguments/citations for your motions seeking dismissal, summary judgment, etc. Case Assessment — Predict the likely outcomes of a case at any stage to help you decide to accept it, guide motion practice, make settlement offers, an

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Law Firm Cybersecurity Awareness: Training for Employees Has Never Been More Critical

Attorney at Work

One of the most overlooked aspects of cybersecurity is training for law firm employees. The post Law Firm Cybersecurity Awareness: Training for Employees Has Never Been More Critical appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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AI Adoption By Legal Professionals Jumps from 19% to 79% In One Year, Clio Study Finds

Law Sites

Usage of artificial intelligence by legal professionals has skyrocketed from 19% in 2023 to 79% this year, according to the ninth edition of the Legal Trends Report, released today by Clio during its Clio Cloud Conference in Austin.

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New York Mets Hit With Class Action Alleging Biometric Privacy Violations

Insurance Journal

The company that owns the New York Mets professional baseball team is the target of a class action lawsuit alleging the organization collects and profits from fans’ biometric information at its stadium, CitiField, in violation of the city’s biometrics privacy …

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Law Firm Financial Management: A 5-Step Checklist to Close Out the Year

Attorney at Work

This checklist will help you tidy up by the end of the year and give you a clear picture of your firm’s financial performance. The post Law Firm Financial Management: A 5-Step Checklist to Close Out the Year appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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In Austin for ClioCon, Competitor AffiniPay Put On A Guerilla Marketing Sideshow

Law Sites

Clio’s choice of Austin, Texas, for its Clio Cloud Conference this year was a foray into enemy territory, and the enemy responded strategically with guerilla tactics of its own. Austin, as it happens, is the home base of AffiniPay, the parent company of MyCase, LawPay, CASEPeer and Docketwise, all of which are competitors to Clio.

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“Boilerplate” Objections Are Generally Condemned; Except When They’re Not

E-Discovery LLC

In Jacobs v. The Journal Publishing Co., 2024 WL 4333199 (D. N. Mex. Sept. 27, 2024), “boilerplate” objections were sustained on the specific facts presented. BOILERPLATE OBJECTIONS HAVE GENERALLY BEEN CONDEMNED Boilerplate objections have generally been condemned. For example, in Mancia v. Mayflower Textile Servs. Co., 253 F.R.D. 354 (D. Md. 2008), Judge Grimm wrote: It would be difficult to dispute the notion that the very act of making such boilerplate objections is prima facie evidence of a

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Trial Prep: What Attorneys Really Want (And How to Deliver It)

Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor

Get ready to uncover what attorneys really need from you when it comes to trial prep in this new webinar! Attorney and law professor, Joe Stephens, J.D., will share proven techniques for anticipating attorney needs, organizing critical documents, and transforming complex information into compelling case presentations. Key Learning Objectives: Organization That Makes Sense 🎯 Learn how to structure and organize case materials in ways that align with how attorneys actually work and think.

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Hurricanes Milton and Helene Expose Limits of US Flood Maps

Insurance Journal

Even before the second megastorm in as many weeks brings devastating floodwaters to the Southeast US, it’s already clear that federal flood-risk maps underpinning decisions by millions of American homeowners and businesses are severely out of sync with a new …

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Lawyer Conflict Checks: 5 Tips to Tune Up Your Process

Attorney at Work

Karen Dunn Skinner and David Skinner | Here are five process improvement tips to help you handle conflict checks efficiently and ethically. The post Lawyer Conflict Checks: 5 Tips to Tune Up Your Process appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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A Week After Appearing on My Podcast, UnitedLex CEO is Abruptly Replaced By Company’s General Counsel

Law Sites

Hope it wasn’t something he said on my podcast. A week after appearing on my LawNext podcast to discuss his one-year anniversary as chief executive officer at UnitedLex, James Schellhase is out of that job, replaced by the company’s general counsel Renee Meisel.

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Plaintiffs Raised This Issue With the Court Too Late.

E-Discovery LLC

Sometimes, timing is everything. In Kadrey v. Meta Platforms, Inc., 2024 WL 4362744 (N.D. Cal. Oct. 1, 2024), it was dispositive. “Like Cinderella, the attorney in this case tripped on the electronic stairs at midnight, but his client lost more than a glass slipper.” Another Cinderella Situation –Motion Denied as Untimely? (May 31, 2024), quoting Tom Donlon, Silly Lawyer Tricks XXX (americanbar.org)(Mar. 14, 2023); Better Late Than Never?

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Deposition Prep Like a Pro: Insights from a Paralegal's Playbook

Speaker: Kaitlyn "The Persnickety Paralegal" Story

Deposition preparation is a critical aspect of a paralegal's role, requiring meticulous attention to detail and proactive management of the case timeline. In this session, participants will explore how effective deposition preparation not only contributes to the success of the legal team but also helps maintain a balanced workflow, minimizing last-minute crises.

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Drug Testing of Pregnant Patients Is Discriminatory, Lawsuit Claims

The Marshall Project

The Marshall Project recently investigated how faulty drug tests at hospitals lead to pregnant women being reported to authorities and at times separated from their children.

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Survival Skills for Lawyers Dealing With Chronic Stress

Attorney at Work

Last month, I kicked off our series on survival skills for lawyers, and stress by discussing emotional resilience, the ability to bounce back from the inevitable disappointments and obstacles encountered in practicing law. In this blog post, we’ll discuss essential stress management practices specifically tailored for lawyers and ways to deal with chronic stress.

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At the Clio Cloud Conference, Building Momentum for Better Legal Practices

Law Sites

“Momentum is the driving force that turns short bursts of energy into sustained success.” With those words during his opening keynote that has been become a signature event of the Clio Cloud Conference, Clio founder and CEO Jack Newton explained why the conference chose “momentum” as its theme this year.

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Employer Erred by Downloading Former Employee’s Personal Email; But, Failure to Preserve it Was Not Spoliation; and, There Was a Gap in Employee Handbook Clause Permitting Employer Access Post-Termination

E-Discovery LLC

Shapiro v. Hyperheal Hyperbarics, Inc., __ Md. App. __, 2024 WL 4379976 (Apl. Ct. Md. Oct. 3, 2024), is a lengthy and complex decision. The Court wrote: “By our count, the parties have brought a total of seven lawsuits against each other, although many of the legal arguments throughout these suits are obscured by personal attacks by both parties and stories that are inconsistent even within themselves.

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Visibility Into the Strategy & Supporting Documents of Major US Law Firms

Law Firm Intelligence by Trellis aggregates state trial court data across the Trellis platform enabling users to: look up a particular metric related to a specific law firm (such as, how many cases a law firm had or has against another law firm), and see the actual dockets and documents supporting the metric. Trellis data is maximized in a revolutionary and unique way to provide users an exclusive look into a law firm litigating in state trial courts.

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AI predicted to fuel mass litigation against companies

Legal Dive

A cybersecurity-like response process will be needed to manage what’s coming, two risk specialists say.

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How to Bates Number Documents in Kofax Power PDF

Attorney at Work

In this tips series, the legal technology training experts at Affinity Consulting Group offer straightforward answers to common questions about popular software programs used in law offices. This time: Handling Bates numbering in Power PDF, adapted from “Kofax (Nuance) Power PDF for Legal Professionals.“ The Bates numbering system has its roots in the late 19th […] The post How to Bates Number Documents in Kofax Power PDF appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Hurricane Milton Insured Loss Could Be $60 Billion, Similar to 2002’s Ian: RBC

Insurance Journal

Hurricane Milton could result in a $60 billion loss for the global insurance industry, creating a surge in 2025 reinsurance prices which could boost some insurance companies’ shares, analysts at RBC Capital said.

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Application of Phil Favro & Judge Peck’s Lessons on Search Design

E-Discovery LLC

Rayome v. ABT Electronics, Inc., 2024 WL 4296755 (N.D. Ill. Sept. 24, 2024), applied principles enunciated by the Hon. Andrew J. Peck under the supervision of the court-appointed Special Master, Philip Favro. The parties’ dispute centered on search queries. Defendant asserted that plaintiff’s queries were over broad, excessive in number, and resulted in high hit counts.

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Stay On Top of Newly Filed State & Federal Litigation: Curated Just for You!

With Daily Filings Report by Trellis you will receive an email and csv file daily with all new cases filed in the jurisdictions you're tracking. Each new case will include all case metadata like judge, parties, counsel, practice area, and even direct links to the full docket and complaint. Trellis Daily Filings Reports provide direct access to newly filed state and federal litigation curated just for you.

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The Dark Side of Cannabis Edibles: How Fake Packaging Can Mislead Consumers and Harm Children

IP Watchdog

As more states legalize recreational marijuana, the incidence of children accidentally ingesting cannabis edibles has also risen dramatically. According to Pediatrics, a journal published by the American Academy of Pediatrics, the number of children under six years old who have consumed cannabis products surged by 1,375% from 2017 to 2021. See Marit S.

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Managing Partners: Transform Your Law Firm by Leading with Transparency

Attorney at Work

Wendy Merrill | For firms committed to securing a sustainable future, it falls to their managing partners to set a tone of transparency. The post Managing Partners: Transform Your Law Firm by Leading with Transparency appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Flaws of the Saffir-Simpson Scale: Wind Isn’t the Only Threat in Modern Hurricanes

Insurance Journal

The insurance industry faces significant challenges in covering catastrophic risks, especially as climate change drives more extreme weather events. With soaring premiums and increasing exclusions, the need for an accurate assessment of these risks is more important than ever.

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Legal AI sees wide adoption but most teams unprepared for talent impact: survey

Legal Dive

In-house counsel expect process efficiencies and cost savings but a majority say their companies aren’t ready for the change effects, ACC survey finds.

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German Court Says Non-Commercial AI Training Data Meets Scientific Research Exception to Copyright Infringement

IP Watchdog

In a landmark judgment with far reaching ramifications, a German court recently held that the copying of images by Large-scale Artificial Intelligence Open Network (LAION) - a nonprofit organization that provides datasets, tools and models to liberate machine learning research – did not infringe copyright law. The Kneschke v. LAION case, heard by the Hamburg Regional Court, centered on LAION's automatic downloading of images, including a copyrighted work by photographer Robert Kneschke, for AI t

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McDonald’s Takes on the Big Four: A Legal Battle Over Alleged Price Fixing in the Beef Industry

Complex Discovery

Editor’s Note: McDonald’s recent legal action against the U.S. meatpacking industry’s ‘Big Four’—Tyson, JBS, Cargill, and National Beef—marks a significant moment in antitrust litigation, with serious implications for both corporate governance and market competition. By accusing these industry giants of manipulating beef prices through collusion, McDonald’s aims to expose practices that allegedly violate the Sherman Act.

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Why Homeowners Insurers Are Unprofitable and What To Do About It: Aon

Insurance Journal

A new report from insurance broker Aon reveals that the prospective return on equity (ROE) for diversified homeowners insurance carriers decreased by 100 basis points to 5.0% from last year’s ROE, despite carriers receiving significant rate increases in 2023/2024.

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End-of-Year Law Firm Accounting Checklist

Practice Panther

As with any business, your law firm depends on sound billing and accounting practices. With the end of the year in sight (trust use, we can’t believe it’s Q4 either), you want to be sure you’ve caught up on reconciling your trust accounts, accounted for all unbilled time, collected your outstanding balances, and prepared for the upcoming year.

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SCOTUS Denies Challenges to Section 101 Test, Trademark Domicile Rules and Obviousness-Type Double-Patenting Analysis

IP Watchdog

On October 7, the U.S. Supreme Court issued an order list that included cert denials for several intellectual property cases that were presented to the nation’s highest court. In rendering those denials, the Supreme Court leaves in place an appellate ruling invalidating patents claiming improvements to computer networking technologies under Section 101’s abstract idea jurisprudence.

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Cybersecurity Survey Uncovers Alarming Attack Surface Vulnerabilities in U.S. Enterprises

Complex Discovery

Editor’s Note: This article highlights the challenges and trends shaping the cybersecurity landscape in 2024, focusing on the critical gaps in external attack surface management as revealed in the 2024 State of Attack Surface Threat Intelligence Report by TacitRed and Cybersecurity Insiders. The survey findings are particularly relevant to cybersecurity and information governance professionals, who must prioritize maturing their security programs to withstand increasingly sophisticated thr