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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. With so much evidence in emails, text messages, and other files, manually reviewing everything can take forever. Comprehensive legal database: Access case law, statutes, and regulations across various jurisdictions.

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The Final Verdict: Examining the Death Penalty in the United States and South Carolina

The Barrister

Its roots trace back to colonial times, reflecting a complex history intertwined with societal values, legal precedents, and ethical conundrums. Throughout the years, the application and perception of the death penalty have evolved, influenced by various social reform movements, legal challenges, and political legislative initiatives.

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SCOTUS Dismisses Mexico's Case Against U.S. Gun Manufacturers

Practice of Law

The Court concluded that Mexico failed to demonstrate sufficient evidence that these companies actively participated in illegal gun sales or intended for their firearms to be used unlawfully. Without such specifics, the complaint could not meet the threshold needed for establishing liability under existing legal precedents.

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The Trouble With Trump’s Homelessness Plan

The Marshall Project

EDT 07.28.2025 Q&A The Trouble With Trump’s Homelessness Plan The president’s new executive order defies legal precedent and proven strategies for reducing homelessness, says attorney Jennifer Mathis. Newsletters Events Donate Feedback? Arrow support@themarshallproject.org Filed 5:00 p.m. in January 2025.

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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. I started Clearbrief to help lawyers find the evidence that supports their arguments and wins the case. I saw the judge change his mind.

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How to Prepare for Your First Mock Trial

Jonathan Leach LLC

This includes case briefs, witness statements, exhibits, and relevant statutes or legal precedents. This will help you grasp key facts, issues, and legal principles. Discuss which side needs to prove what and what the standards of evidence are needed. Organize all your evidence in a logical order.

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How to Improve Legal Writing Skills: Strategies, Examples & Best Practices

Legal Writing Launch

For instance, when writing for a judge, maintain formal language and focus on legal precedents and statutes. In contrast, when communicating with a client, simplify legal jargon to ensure the language is understandable. Use Real-Life Examples Incorporate real-life examples and evidence to illustrate your points effectively.