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Why Most Law Firms Miss Easy Wins — And How to Fix It

Lawmatics

Growth comes from converting the leads you're already paying to attract. Most firms generate more interest than they convert. A referral that didn’t get a reply. A form fill that went unanswered. A no-show that was never rebooked. Without structure, those opportunities sit idle, and marketing dollars go unused. So how do you make the most of every lead?

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THE BASICS OF JURY PERSUASION

Plaintiff Trial Lawyer Tips

We know that the three main ways in which we can have jury insight are: focus groups, mock trials, and community attitude surveys. These studies reveal how jury empowerment and trial presentation impact jury decisions. Jury empowerment can significantly impact trial outcomes, particularly in terms of fairness and representation. Empowering a jury requires persuasive storytelling, emotional connection, and clear framing of the case.

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The AI Strategy Divide in Law: Thomson Reuters Survey Says Strategic AI Adoption Is the Key to AI Success

Law Sites

A study out today from Thomson Reuters reveals a stark division within the legal profession: When it comes to reaping the benefits of AI, organizations with clear AI strategies are dramatically outperforming those without them, creating an increasingly pronounced competitive divide.

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Legal Collaboration Tools to Improve Productivity and Workflows

Percipient

Legal work does not happen in a vacuum. Whether you’re reviewing a contract or coordinating with your team, your day-to-day depends on how well people work together. But with deadlines looming, documents scattered, and updates getting lost in long email chains, collaboration often becomes a challenge instead of a strength. Legal collaboration tools help bring clarity to that mess.

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No Objections: Better Case Management with AI for Paralegals

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.

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Weeks Later, Erie and Philadelphia Insurance Still Working to Restore Networks

Insurance Journal

Erie Insurance reports that it has made progress in reconnecting several business systems and applications as it continues to recover from a network outage that is now 17 days old.

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Managing Emerging Data in eDiscovery: Lessons from LegalTechTalk 2025

Complex Discovery

Editor’s Note: The following article provides a structured and comprehensive overview of the LegalTechTalk session titled Navigating Emerging Data Sources in E-Discovery & Investigations , held on June 26, 2025. Moderated by Tom Makin, Managing Associate in Disputes & Investigations at Simmons & Simmons, the session featured insights from Christina Zachariasen, eDiscovery Executive Director at A&O Shearman; Jeffrey Shapiro, Director of Forensic and Integrity Services at EY;

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Justice Delayed Is Justice Denied: Legal AI Solutions for Evidence Overload

Attorney at Work

Rev Product Spotlight Justice is delayed when digital evidence overwhelms. Discover how legal AI solutions, like speech recognition and AI analysis, help attorneys uncover critical facts and ensure justice. The post Justice Delayed Is Justice Denied: Legal AI Solutions for Evidence Overload appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Viewpoint: Cyber Is a Product for Everyone, so Let’s Start Acting Like it

Insurance Journal

If this latest wave of retail cyberattacks proves anything, it’s that any business in any sector and of any size can find itself breached.

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U.S. Government’s Intervention in Patent Case Signals Good News for Patent Owners Seeking Injunctions

IP Watchdog

Earlier today the United States filed a Statement of Interest in Radian Memory Systems, LLC v. Samsung Electronics Co. (Civil Action No. 2:24-cv-1073), a patent infringement matter in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, Marshall Division. The filing was made by attorneys from both the U.S. Department of Justice, Antitrust Division, and the United States Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO), and suggests that the court should find the existence of irreparable har

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The O2’s Transformation Sets the Stage for LegalTechTalk 2025

Complex Discovery

Editor’s Note: This feature draws a sharp parallel between two powerful transformations—one architectural, the other institutional. Once a controversial public project, the Millennium Dome has evolved into the O2 Arena, one of the world’s most visited entertainment venues. Just steps away, LegalTechTalk 2025 convenes legal professionals to confront their own industry’s transformation.

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Leverage Trellis Court Data To Identify More Investment Opportunities

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.

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What You Should Know About Automated Contract Analysis

Percipient

Contracts are a regular part of business, but reviewing them manually takes time, especially when you’re handling similar documents again and again. It’s not always difficult work, but it can be repetitive, and things tend to slow down as volume increases. Automated contract analysis helps make that process more manageable. You don’t have to read through each document line by line because the software highlights key terms, tracks important dates, and flags anything that might need a closer

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Airlines Weigh How Long to Suspend Middle East Flights After US Strikes in Iran

Insurance Journal

Airlines on Monday were weighing how long to suspend Middle East flights as a conflict which has already cut off major flight routes entered a new phase after the U.S.

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PTAB Designates Informative Director Review Decision Vacating Institution of Two Petitions Challenging Same Claims

IP Watchdog

The Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) on Thursday designated as informative a Director Review decision in which Acting Director Coke Morgan Stewart said the Board abused its discretion by instituting two petitions for inter partes review (IPR) challenging the same claims. According to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), informative decisions provide the Board "norms on recurring issues, guidance on issues of first impression to the Board, guidance on Board rules and practices, and g

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Five Great Reads on Cyber, Data, and Legal Discovery for June 2025

Complex Discovery

Editor’s Note: The June 2025 edition of the 5 Great Reads Newsletter from ComplexDiscovery OÜ offers a curated snapshot of the rapidly evolving intersections between cybersecurity, legal discovery, and artificial intelligence. This month’s selections reflect a world grappling with both technological promise and peril: a record-setting exposure of over 16 billion compromised credentials, escalating cyberattacks on media institutions, and the growing legal entanglements surrounding deepfakes and g

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The Tech-Savvy Paralegals Playbook: How To Leverage AI

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?

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Pipelines Expert Witness Case Summary

Expert Witness Blog

In the case of UGI Sunbury LLC v. A Permanent Easement for 1.7575 Acres , 949 F.3d 825 (3d Cir. 2020), the testimony of a Pipelines Expert Witness played a central role in evaluating claims for damages associated with a natural gas pipeline easement. This case addressed the admissibility and reliability of expert testimony related to property value diminution caused by perceived risks of pipeline proximity—commonly known as “stigma damages.

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Study Shows Oregon Ranked 14th in US for Workers’ Comp Rates

Insurance Journal

Oregon’s workers’ compensation rates were among the lowest in the nation last year, according to an analysis released from the Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services.

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Sales Enablement Strategies That Fuel Real Growth

RPC Strategies

If your sales team is missing revenue goals or struggling with lead management, your sales process may need an upgrade. On this week’s episode of The Marketing Phoenix Podcast, Melissa “Rogo” Rogozinski explores a crucial driver of revenue: strategic sales enablement. Whether you’re in legal tech, running a law firm, or working in B2B sales, this episode offers tools to improve every step of the customer journey—from first contact to closing the deal.

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What UK Law Firms Really Want: Procurement Insights from LegalTechTalk 2025

Complex Discovery

Editor’s Note: The insights in this article are drawn from the Grow London: Insights & Networking with UK LegalTech Buyers session, hosted on June 25, 2025, by London & Partners and the UK Department for Business and Trade as an official fringe event of LegalTechTalk 2025. Moderated by Razia Mestry, Senior Inward Investment Manager for Enterprise Tech at London & Partners, the session featured a panel of legal innovation leaders including Greg Baker, Senior Lawyer and Innovatio

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Smarter Patent Family Research: The Tools And Tactics You Need Now

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!

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Labels & Warnings Expert Witness Case Summary

Expert Witness Blog

In the case of Moore v. Combe Incorporated , No. 1:20-cv-01185 (W.D. Ark. Oct. 27, 2023), the testimony of a Labels & Warnings Expert Witness played a pivotal role in assessing whether a consumer product’s labeling sufficiently warned users about potential health risks, specifically in a lawsuit involving claims of skin depigmentation. Background of the Case Plaintiffs Timothy and Jean Moore sued Combe Incorporated, the manufacturer of “Just For Men Control GX Grey Reducing Shampoo,” allegin

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Middle East Tensions Boost Underwriting Risks Across Re/Insurers’ Portfolios: Report

Insurance Journal

Marine, aviation, cyber, and terrorism insurers face immediate underwriting pressures and potential accumulation losses as a result of heightened hostilities between Iran and Israel, according to Morningstar DBRS.

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Crypto Industry Moves Into the U.S. Housing Market – The New York Times

Securities Docket

The nation’s largest mortgage finance firms will begin accepting crypto as an asset on a mortgage application, another significant step by the Trump administration to bring digital currencies into mainstream finance. This week, President Trump’s housing director, William Pulte, said he would direct Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac — the nation’s big mortgage finance firms — to consider home buyers’ crypto investments as part of their overall wealth in assessing whether they can afford a mortgage.

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Staying Curious: One Practical Defense Against Creative Burnout

Complex Discovery

Editor’s Note: Burnout in high-performance environments isn’t always loud or visible—it’s often quiet, gradual, and systemic. For cybersecurity, information governance, and eDiscovery professionals working at the intersection of law, tech, and business, creative fatigue can compromise not just output but insight and innovation. This article, originally published on Forbes Communications Council , spotlights curiosity not as a fleeting trait but as a strategic operating system capable of co

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Prep with Purpose: How to Build Better Trial Binders

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

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The AI Adoption Divide Dominates the 2025 Future of Professionals Report

Attorney at Work

The clock is ticking for law firms without a clear AI adoption strategy. Highlights from the Thomson Reuters Future of Professionals Report. The post The AI Adoption Divide Dominates the 2025 Future of Professionals Report appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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EU Revamps Regulations for Expanding Space Market

Insurance Journal

The European Commission on Wednesday put forward the EU Space Act, a long-awaited overhaul of regulations affecting its fast-growing space industry.

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Summer Associates at Baker Botts Learn How to Use AI on the Job | Law.com

Securities Docket

Summer associates at Baker Botts got some hands-on AI training on a litigation exercise that was impossible to complete under deadline without using artificial intelligence. “We created the Learning Lab to give summer associates hands-on experience with cutting-edge technology, but did it under time pressure so they would experience how it would work in real time [with] some of the strengths and weaknesses,” said Richard Harper, a New York litigation partner who organized the trainin

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Trust Under Siege: The Aflac Breach and the Insurance Sector’s Cyber Dilemma

Complex Discovery

Editor’s Note: Cybersecurity risks have never felt more personal—or more paradoxical—than when insurers themselves fall prey to digital predators. The June 2025 breach of Aflac Inc. reveals the uncomfortable reality that even companies built on the promise of security are not beyond the reach of sophisticated threat actors. For professionals in cybersecurity, information governance, and eDiscovery, this incident underscores the urgent need to reassess threat detection, third-party oversigh

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AI for Paralegals: Everything You Need to Know (and How to Use It Safely)

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.

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Recentive Rehearing Petition Challenges CAFC’s Broad Section 101 Exclusion of Machine Learning Inventions

IP Watchdog

On Wednesday, predictive analytics firm Recentive filed a combined petition for panel rehearing and rehearing en banc with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit challenging that court’s invalidation of Recentive’s machine learning patent claims this April. As Recentive argues, the Federal Circuit’s decision to eliminate all patent protection for novel machine learning applications using established models conflicts with the U.S.

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AT&T’s $177M Data Breach Settlement Wins US Court Approval

Insurance Journal

A U.S. judge granted preliminary approval on Friday to a $177-million settlement that resolves lawsuits against AT&T over breaches in 2024 that exposed personal information belonging to tens of millions of the telecom company’s customers. U.S.

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Tone Portrait: Artificial Intelligence and MD&A | The D&O Diary

Securities Docket

AI has changed things. As discussed in a June 16, 2025, Wall Street Journal opinion article entitled “Quarterly Reports are Written for AI” (here), Hebrew University Business School Professor Keren Bar-Hava notes that the use of AI has changed the way analysts study companies’ MD&A. As Professor Bar-Hava notes, with recent advances in AI, “anyone can analyze dozens of MD&A sections using tools like ChatGPT.

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HaystackID® Earns Dual Recognition in 2025 Chambers Crisis & Risk Management and Litigation Support Guides

Complex Discovery

Editor’s Note: HaystackID’s advancement in the 2025 Chambers rankings signals a compelling endorsement of its capabilities at the intersection of cybersecurity and legal technology. Recognized for the first time in the globally-focused Crisis & Risk Management Guide and elevated in the Litigation Support Guide, HaystackID stands out for its ability to deliver high-stakes investigative and litigation services with both technical precision and legal clarity.

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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