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2018 Trends in Litigation
September 6, 2018
A recent article in the American Lawyer suggested that selecting fewer firms or creating a panel of law firms does not necessarily increase the performance of those firms or the likelihood that the client will be more satisfied with the relationship. The authors did, however, present some compelling research to support their assertion that length of relationship between a firm and client does make a difference. From “Law Firm Panels, Part I: Are They Designed to Fail?” by Firoz Dattu...
September 6, 2018
A recent article in the American Lawyer suggested that selecting fewer firms or creating a panel of law firms does not necessarily increase the performance of those firms or the likelihood that the client will be more satisfied with the relationship. The authors did, however, present some compelling research to support their assertion that length of relationship between a firm and client does make a difference. From “Law Firm Panels, Part I: Are They Designed to Fail?” by Firoz Dattu...
Data Analytics And The Importance Of Loser Law
August 25, 2018
In a fascinating presentation entitled The Malpractice of Hunches at the CALIcon 2018 conference, Fastcase founder...
August 25, 2018
In a fascinating presentation entitled The Malpractice of Hunches at the CALIcon 2018 conference, Fastcase founder...
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)....
Supreme Court Upholds Changes to Beneficiaries Upon Divorce
August 20, 2018
From JD Supra: Married persons often name the other spouse as beneficiaries of their estate, life insurance, pensions, IRA’s,...
August 20, 2018
From JD Supra: Married persons often name the other spouse as beneficiaries of their estate, life insurance, pensions, IRA’s,...
The Rise of the Millennial Prenup
August 19, 2018
From The New York Times: First comes love, then comes … prenup? If you’re a millennial, maybe. Prenuptial agreements, commonly known as prenups, are legal documents that outline how engaged couples will divide their assets if they divorce. And, in recent years, more millennials have been requesting them, according to a survey of matrimonial lawyers. One likely reason: Millennials are marrying later than previous generations, with years to build up assets and debt on their own. “I got married...
August 19, 2018
From The New York Times: First comes love, then comes … prenup? If you’re a millennial, maybe. Prenuptial agreements, commonly known as prenups, are legal documents that outline how engaged couples will divide their assets if they divorce. And, in recent years, more millennials have been requesting them, according to a survey of matrimonial lawyers. One likely reason: Millennials are marrying later than previous generations, with years to build up assets and debt on their own. “I got married...
Artificial Intelligence And The Evolution of Law
August 18, 2018
The current application of artificial intelligence to the practice of law was a discussion topic at our most recent board of directors meeting for Loyola Law School. The discussion centered around the ability of a computer to perform a task or series of functions that had traditionally been the responsibility of a legal professional or team of professionals. After a lively discussion, I left with the three following questions: • Are machines capable of what would be considered regular social...
August 18, 2018
The current application of artificial intelligence to the practice of law was a discussion topic at our most recent board of directors meeting for Loyola Law School. The discussion centered around the ability of a computer to perform a task or series of functions that had traditionally been the responsibility of a legal professional or team of professionals. After a lively discussion, I left with the three following questions: • Are machines capable of what would be considered regular social...
ABA Reveals $1.3M Theft By Former Staffer On Tax Form
August 18, 2018
ABA Journal, ABA Reveals $1.3M Theft by a Now-Former Staff Member on Tax Form: The American Bar Association has posted a tax form that reveals a onetime staff member diverted about $1.3 million from the ABA over a period of eight years. The ABA became aware of the theft by a nonmanagerial staff member last September, according to Form 990 (see page 118) and an interview with ABA Executive Director Jack Rives. The employee was immediately placed on administrative leave...
August 18, 2018
ABA Journal, ABA Reveals $1.3M Theft by a Now-Former Staff Member on Tax Form: The American Bar Association has posted a tax form that reveals a onetime staff member diverted about $1.3 million from the ABA over a period of eight years. The ABA became aware of the theft by a nonmanagerial staff member last September, according to Form 990 (see page 118) and an interview with ABA Executive Director Jack Rives. The employee was immediately placed on administrative leave...
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...
