LawSites

MARCH 14, 2024

Just a few weeks ago, I wrote about two more cases of AI-hallucinated citations in court filings leading to sanctions , and now comes the case of a Florida lawyer suspended from practice after filing cases that were “completely fabricated.” ” On March 8, the U.S. Based on the committee’s recommendations, Senior U.S.

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LLRX

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Jocelyn Stilwell-Tong , Law Librarian, California Court of Appeal, Sixth Appellate District, has determined that although free AI online is useful, the developing products from major legal research platforms show great promise.

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CourtTechBulletin

DECEMBER 16, 2021

We were curious as to the status of online court help to the self-represented litigants as a good 2021 year-end wrapup article for the CTB? Colorado courts have a dedicated page for "Efiling for Non-Attorneys" at: [link] There are links to forms and video/written tutorials listed. We share what we found below.

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LawSites

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

It has been a while since I have written about the copyright lawsuit by legal research giant Thomson Reuters against the no-shuttered legal research startup Ross Intelligence, in which TR alleges that Ross stole copyright content from Westlaw to build its own completing legal research product.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Legal Research and Writing In my first year of studying Paralegal Studies, my school provided us with Westlaw/LexisNexis (legal research software) that we used for legal research purposes. which provided me with a comprehensive understanding of the legal system and procedures.

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LawSites

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

The e-discovery company DISCO said today it has entered into a long-term license with the international legal research company vLex to obtain access to its U.S. primary law library of cases, statutes, regulations, court rules and constitutions. legal research materials.

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LawSites

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Avianca , and in the wake of all the publicity those cases have received, you would think most lawyers would have gotten the message not to rely on ChatGPT for legal research, at least not without checking the results. Karlen Jonathan Karlen, who is not an attorney, filed a pro se appeal in the Missouri Court of Appeals.

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LawSites

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

“We’re trying to solve a longstanding problem in the legal field, and that is that judges only write judicial opinions for 3% of rulings,” Ovbiagele said. “They’re actively using the product on live cases, and it’s already informing their legal strategies. federal courts.

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LLRX

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

In keeping with this mission, the Justia Portal offers free access to statutes from all 50 states, cases from federal courts and the highest state courts, legal guides, and more!

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LawSites

MARCH 7, 2022

A future release will expand these analytics to state courts, Fastcase says. “These analytics, across every case type in federal courts, for the first time allow lawyers to understand the likelihood of success across broad ranges of pleadings and motions before different judges,” Fastcase says.

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LawSites

JANUARY 29, 2024

The AI-driven legal drafting tool Clearbrief has entered into a partnership with legal research company LexisNexis Legal & Professional that provides its customers who are also Lexis subscribers with access to legal content and citations on Lexis while drafting documents within the Clearbrief add-in for Microsoft Word.

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LawSites

MARCH 7, 2024

The project initially received financial support from legal research startup Ravel Law. court decisions freely available to the public in a standardized digital format. Green of the Massachusetts Court of Appeals. The 20 Most Important Legal Technology Developments of 2018. It was a massive project that scanned 38.6

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LawSites

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Thomson Reuters today delivered on its promise to integrate generative AI within its flagship legal research platform, introducing AI Assisted Research in Westlaw Precision, available immediately to all U.S. The quality of the process, TR says, comes from Westlaw’s proven and long-established legal research platform.

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MyCase

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Whether you’re brand new to practicing law or a seasoned pro, effective legal research is one of the cornerstones of being a successful lawyer. Throughout your career, legal research skills can help you stay abreast of evolving precedent. What is Legal Research? Why is Effective Legal Research Important?

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ALPS

MARCH 29, 2023

From legal research and writing to advocacy, Law Review to Moot Court, we are trained to communicate and advocate our client's position whether that be in complaints and briefs, or at hearings and oral arguments.  In law school, they hone our communication skills, both written and oral. 

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LDA PRO

AUGUST 1, 2023

Document Management Probate involves a significant amount of paperwork, including wills, asset inventories, and court filings. Communication with Clients and Courts A probate paralegal in Sacramento serves as a point of contact for clients, answering their questions and providing updates on the progress of the probate process.

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LawSites

JUNE 7, 2021

The product, Compose , introduced in February 2020 by legal research company Casetext , helps attorneys automate the creation of the first draft of a litigation brief. Compose launched with the ability to create core federal court procedural and discovery motions. Casetext says it can cut brief-writing time by 76%.

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LawSites

AUGUST 22, 2023

Steve Errick , a legal tech and publishing veteran who was formerly chief operating officer at Fastcase and head of the Legal Research Information Division at LexisNexis, has joined the American Arbitration Association as senior vice president and chief development officer.

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LawSites

APRIL 26, 2022

But ROSS countered that the databases TR maintains of public law and its legal search tools are, in fact, separate products, and that TR conditions access to the databases on purchase of the search tools. district judge in Delaware but who last month became a judge of the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit — sided with ROSS.

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LawTechnologyToday

MARCH 23, 2023

Here are some of the key reasons law firms should invest in technology: Increased Efficiency: Using legal technology to automate tasks that consume much of a lawyer’s time. At the same time, AI-powered legal research tools can reduce the required time and expense of using conventional research techniques.

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Paralegal-Edu.Org

APRIL 26, 2024

Although paralegals’ specific roles may depend on the extent of the case area as well as organizational structure, their core duties are normally centered around supporting attorneys in every stage of the legal process.

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LawSites

MAY 26, 2022

It includes programs on algorithmic bias in legal research, cryptocurrencies and the law, data analytics, data integration and APIs, user-centered design and access to justice, web archiving, blog archiving, and even “Researching Emojis in the Law.” Cantil-Sakauye of the California Supreme Court.

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Patently O

JANUARY 4, 2024

The two cases were consolidated before the district court, though no joint defense agreement existed between the co-defendants. The Constitutional promises of due process and the right to petition require that the law be available to all people – including corporate defendants and attorneys seeking access the courts.

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LLRX

APRIL 26, 2023

A flurry of court rulings in April 2023 has left the future of the abortion pill mifepristone in question. Supreme Court decision on April 21 allows the drug to remain accessible without additional restrictions as the merits of the case are weighed in lower court proceedings. For now, a U.S.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

DECEMBER 9, 2022

They are responsible for: Drafting documents/agreements Corresponding with clients Meeting with clients for the signing of documents Legal Research Using eDiscovery software Representing individuals in small matters Administrative duties. If that doesn’t say I do extremely substantive legal work, then I don’t know what does!

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LawSites

MAY 19, 2021

Today, the law firm Eversheds Sutherland and the legal research company Fastcase are releasing what they say is a first-of-its-kind tool designed to assess this risk. “Being able to see with a few clicks, in any jurisdiction across the U.S.,

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Paralegal Bootcamp

JULY 24, 2023

A litigation paralegal is a legal professional who provides vital support to attorneys who work in the area of litigation. Paralegals play an indispensable role in the legal process, handling things such as document review and analysis, legal research, drafting pleadings, and managing case files.

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LawSites

MAY 30, 2023

“Your affiant has never utilized Chat GPT as a source for conducting legal research prior to this occurrence and therefore was unaware of the possibility that its content could be false,” his affidavit said. ” Did that excuse garner sympathy from the court? Technology Incompetence? This was out of my bailiwick.”

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LDA PRO

JULY 4, 2023

Our services encompass document preparation, serving eviction notices, and representing landlords in court, if required. This includes drafting and serving eviction notices, preparing and filing court documents, and providing guidance on the necessary timelines.

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LawSites

DECEMBER 27, 2022

But this year, they seem to span the gamut of topics I cover, from analytics to artificial intelligence, from legal ethics to legal research, from new companies starting up to established companies shutting down, from products designed for litigation to products embroiled in litigation. Jackson Women’s Health Organization.

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MyCase

APRIL 24, 2024

Performing legal research and discovery. ChatGPT legal research can summarize cases, laws, deposition transcripts, or pleadings filed with the court. Because AI hallucinations are common, any ChatGPT legal research should be carefully reviewed and fact-checked. Transcribing voice and video recordings.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

JULY 25, 2022

A large part of this consists of conducting legal research. This includes the processes used to identify the laws and documents that apply to the facts of a specific case, including statutes, regulations, and court opinions. Court hearings before lunch are often a common part of the routine as well.

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LLRX

JULY 31, 2022

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, sent at least 29 text messages to former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows urging him to help overturn the 2020 election has reignited a long-simmering debate about judicial ethics and the nation’s highest court. Recent evidence showing that Virginia Thomas, wife of U.S.

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JURIST

DECEMBER 29, 2023

The report also stated that courts in Hong Kong uphold the rule of law and that Hong Kong protects the freedoms of the press and expressions of its residents. According to the report, the National Security Law ended violence in Hong Kong and allowed Hong Kong to enter a stage of stability and prosperity.

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ClimateChange-ClimateLaw

OCTOBER 25, 2023

His work focuses on supporting utility- and community-scale renewable energy, along with associated transmission and storage, through legal research and engagement. He then clerked on the District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

JUNE 22, 2023

Your legal team is counting on your confidence to prepare documents, talk to clients, and conduct legal research. Be a sponge and know the ins and outs of your legal field, from case law to court procedures. .”( Source ) How important is confidence for a Paralegal? They must be able to trust your judgment.

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LDA PRO

JULY 13, 2023

They work under the supervision of attorneys to provide crucial support in various legal tasks. Their expertise and training allow them to handle a range of responsibilities, including legal research, drafting legal documents, organizing case files, and providing administrative support.

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