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The Science of Visual Persuasion: How Graphics Influence Juror Decision-Making

Sound Jury Blog

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. They’re professionals, parents, and citizens being asked to evaluate nuanced legal theories, expert testimony, and large volumes of evidence. In the courtroom, clarity is power.

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AI Summaries in Google Discover: Rethinking Information Governance, Discovery, and Security

Complex Discovery

eDiscovery Complexity and Evidence Preservation The inception of AI summaries within the Discover feed traces back to June, as reported by analytics platform DiscoverSnoop. This widespread adoption introduces complexity for eDiscovery professionals in identifying and preserving relevant information during legal proceedings.

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Legal Tech in the Loop: Generative AI and the New Frontiers of Responsibility

Complex Discovery

If a GenAI system has been trained on copyrighted, confidential, or otherwise illicitly obtained legal materials, does its output constitute an ethical or legal breach? Black-box models, no matter how accurate, cannot serve as authoritative sources in legal argumentation unless their internal logic is made transparent.

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Clearbrief CEO Jacqueline Schafer: Transforming Written Legal Arguments With AI

Attorney at Work

But there was a moment where I was able to point the judge to a sentence in my brief referring to a piece of evidence in the case. I remember thinking that it is all about the evidence. If you can show the judge where in the record you support your argument, the judge is so much more likely to agree with your theory of the case.

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COURT REFUSES PERMISSION TO RELY ON EXPERT EVIDENCE: AN “INAPPROPRIATE DISTRACTION”: A REPORT WAS “IN FACT LEGAL ARGUMENTS DRESSED UP AS ECONOMIC EXPERTISE”

Civil Litigation Brief

In Kington SARL v Thames Water Utilities Holdings Ltd (Rev1) [2025] EWHC 84 (Ch) Mr Justice Trower rejected the applicant’s application to rely on expert evidence. The proposed expert report was to “uncertain” and, in any event, unlikely to assist.

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Managing Clients’ Digital Evidence: Best Practices for Family Law Attorneys in High-Conflict Cases

Destination Articles Blog

In family law, how you handle digital evidence can really make or break your client’s case, especially in high-conflict scenarios. Texts, emails, and social media posts can significantly influence custody decisions, highlighting the need for attorneys to manage this evidence with great care. This situation impacts about 21.9

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ADVOCACY THE JUDGE’S VIEW 7: WITNESS STATEMENTS “ACCURACY AND NOT LEGAL ARGUMENT IS THE KEY TO ENSURING A WITNESS STATEMENT IS AS EFFECTIVE AS IT CAN BE”

Civil Litigation Brief

The rules only allow the witness to give additional evidence in exceptional circumstances. In terms of preparation of client’s case, and prospects of success, witness statements are crucial. Many cases that go to trial are, in essence, about the credibility.