Law Firm
Getting Rid of those Amicus Blues
August 24, 2018
Good writing makes a world of difference in appellate practice. In an era where some scholars question whether oral arguments have very much utility, briefs, and especially amicus briefs, are thought to play a unique role in Supreme Court decision making. The Court receives briefs in large numbers, with amicus briefs leading the way. Cases with broad national repercussions may garner 100 amicus briefs or more (one example of a case with over 100 such briefs is Obergefell v. Hodges)....
August 24, 2018
Good writing makes a world of difference in appellate practice. In an era where some scholars question whether oral arguments have very much utility, briefs, and especially amicus briefs, are thought to play a unique role in Supreme Court decision making. The Court receives briefs in large numbers, with amicus briefs leading the way. Cases with broad national repercussions may garner 100 amicus briefs or more (one example of a case with over 100 such briefs is Obergefell v. Hodges)....
Why Most of Us Fail to Grasp Coming Exponential Gains in AI
August 12, 2018
By now, most of us are familiar with Moore’s Law, the famous maxim that the development of computing power follows an exponential curve, doubling in price-performance (that is, speed per unit cost) every 18 months or so. When it comes to applying Moore’s Law to their own business strategies, however, even visionary thinkers frequently suffer from a giant “AI blind spot.” As Moore’s Law continues to make itself felt, it’s tempting to think at this very moment we’re reaching...
August 12, 2018
By now, most of us are familiar with Moore’s Law, the famous maxim that the development of computing power follows an exponential curve, doubling in price-performance (that is, speed per unit cost) every 18 months or so. When it comes to applying Moore’s Law to their own business strategies, however, even visionary thinkers frequently suffer from a giant “AI blind spot.” As Moore’s Law continues to make itself felt, it’s tempting to think at this very moment we’re reaching...
The Evolving Litigation Marketplace Demands New Ways of Doing Business
August 10, 2018
Artificial intelligence is virtually everywhere. But forget about Alexa, self-driving cars and those pesky pop-up ads that follow you around the Internet. Think litigation tools. As the legal profession adapts to changes in the marketplace, more law firms are looking for alternative ways of doing business. However, there are glimmers of hope. The number of AI products in the marketplace suited for litigation purposes, such as machine-assisted research, document review and analysis tools for trial...
August 10, 2018
Artificial intelligence is virtually everywhere. But forget about Alexa, self-driving cars and those pesky pop-up ads that follow you around the Internet. Think litigation tools. As the legal profession adapts to changes in the marketplace, more law firms are looking for alternative ways of doing business. However, there are glimmers of hope. The number of AI products in the marketplace suited for litigation purposes, such as machine-assisted research, document review and analysis tools for trial...
LexisNexis Launches Lexis Analytics, an Unmatched Suite of Advanced Tools Designed to Power Data-Driven Law
August 4, 2018
LexisNexis® Legal & Professional today announced the launch of Lexis Analytics, a comprehensive suite of analytics tools that leverages advanced technology, vast stores of legal content and expert curation to give lawyers a decisive competitive advantage in the business and practice of law. The suite consists of new and enhanced products fueled by smart content from Lexis Advance and the strategic acquisitions of Lex Machina, Intelligize and Ravel Law, and integrates the most powerful technologies...
August 4, 2018
LexisNexis® Legal & Professional today announced the launch of Lexis Analytics, a comprehensive suite of analytics tools that leverages advanced technology, vast stores of legal content and expert curation to give lawyers a decisive competitive advantage in the business and practice of law. The suite consists of new and enhanced products fueled by smart content from Lexis Advance and the strategic acquisitions of Lex Machina, Intelligize and Ravel Law, and integrates the most powerful technologies...
Law Firm Leaders Are Bullish: 70% Expect Growth In 2d Half Of 2018; Only 9% See Drop
July 31, 2018
Law firm leaders are taking a slightly dimmer view of the legal industry’s prospects in the second half of 2018 as their confidence in the U.S. and global economy wanes, according to a survey released Wednesday by Citi Private Bank. Citi’s latest edition of its Law Firm Leaders Confidence Index showed that while top brass at firms remain a confident group, they have some concerns about the state of the economy, and that has had an impact on overall confidence. The Citi index runs on a scale...
July 31, 2018
Law firm leaders are taking a slightly dimmer view of the legal industry’s prospects in the second half of 2018 as their confidence in the U.S. and global economy wanes, according to a survey released Wednesday by Citi Private Bank. Citi’s latest edition of its Law Firm Leaders Confidence Index showed that while top brass at firms remain a confident group, they have some concerns about the state of the economy, and that has had an impact on overall confidence. The Citi index runs on a scale...
Efficient Arbitration – Part 2: Launching an Efficient Arbitration
July 30, 2018
Kicking off our series on efficiency in arbitration, our first article, Efficient Arbitration – Part 1: Metrics sets out our idea of an efficient arbitration: Achieving the best possible outcome with the least amount of resources. A balancing act. A range of tools are available to focus the spending of resources. Resources should be invested, not wasted. The selection of the right tools to do so often falls to counsel. It is crucial that counsel is aware of the available tools, stays...
July 30, 2018
Kicking off our series on efficiency in arbitration, our first article, Efficient Arbitration – Part 1: Metrics sets out our idea of an efficient arbitration: Achieving the best possible outcome with the least amount of resources. A balancing act. A range of tools are available to focus the spending of resources. Resources should be invested, not wasted. The selection of the right tools to do so often falls to counsel. It is crucial that counsel is aware of the available tools, stays...
Fastcase Says Its New ‘Analytics Workbench’ Will Allow Build-Your-Own Litigation Analytics
July 15, 2018
Docket Alarm, the docket tracking and analytics platform acquired last Januaryby legal research company Fastcase, says it has released a new tool, the Analytics Workbench, that will allow legal professionals to build their own bespoke litigation analytics across any court, practice area or litigation event. Generally, legal analytics products tend to focus on specific courts or specific practice areas. For example, Lex Machina, one of the leading providers of legal analytics, launched with...
July 15, 2018
Docket Alarm, the docket tracking and analytics platform acquired last Januaryby legal research company Fastcase, says it has released a new tool, the Analytics Workbench, that will allow legal professionals to build their own bespoke litigation analytics across any court, practice area or litigation event. Generally, legal analytics products tend to focus on specific courts or specific practice areas. For example, Lex Machina, one of the leading providers of legal analytics, launched with...
BLS Reports Legal Sector Added 4,800 Jobs in June
July 14, 2018
The Bureau of Labor Statistics monthly report released yesterday (Friday) shows that the legal sector got a significant bump in June by adding 4,800 jobs. The BLS also revised (as it often does after more data comes in) the job report for May which had originally shown a net loss of 200 jobs but now reflects a gain of 300. The monthly BLS legal sector job reports include multiple job categories within the legal services industry like paralegal and legal secretary in addition to lawyers. You can check...
July 14, 2018
The Bureau of Labor Statistics monthly report released yesterday (Friday) shows that the legal sector got a significant bump in June by adding 4,800 jobs. The BLS also revised (as it often does after more data comes in) the job report for May which had originally shown a net loss of 200 jobs but now reflects a gain of 300. The monthly BLS legal sector job reports include multiple job categories within the legal services industry like paralegal and legal secretary in addition to lawyers. You can check...
Avvo Legal Services To Be Shut Down
July 14, 2018
Legal directory Avvo is shutting down its controversial Avvo Legal Services, a service that provides fixed-fee, limited-scope legal services through a network of attorneys. Internet Brands, the company that acquired Avvo last January, has decided that the service does not align with its business and focus, according to a letter sent by B. Lynn Walsh, Internet Brands’ executive vice president and general counsel, to the North Carolina State Bar last month. At Internet Brands, we are focused...
July 14, 2018
Legal directory Avvo is shutting down its controversial Avvo Legal Services, a service that provides fixed-fee, limited-scope legal services through a network of attorneys. Internet Brands, the company that acquired Avvo last January, has decided that the service does not align with its business and focus, according to a letter sent by B. Lynn Walsh, Internet Brands’ executive vice president and general counsel, to the North Carolina State Bar last month. At Internet Brands, we are focused...
New Technology in Law Firms
July 12, 2018
Thank you for participating in this technology survey, conducted by The American Lawyer, The National Law Journal and Legaltech News on behalf of HSBC. The survey contains questions about law firms investing in and adopting new technology. It's designed to be fast and easy to complete, taking approximately 6 minutes of your time. Please rest assured, your answers will be held in strict confidence and will be used only to help us assess the current state of the industry,...
July 12, 2018
Thank you for participating in this technology survey, conducted by The American Lawyer, The National Law Journal and Legaltech News on behalf of HSBC. The survey contains questions about law firms investing in and adopting new technology. It's designed to be fast and easy to complete, taking approximately 6 minutes of your time. Please rest assured, your answers will be held in strict confidence and will be used only to help us assess the current state of the industry,...
