Above The Law

MARCH 10, 2025

It taught me that my role as product counsel isnt just about drafting contracts or mitigating risks. Take enterprise contracts, for example. The hesitation disappeared, and the deal closed faster than anyone expected. That moment was a game-changer. Customers often found them dense and overwhelming. The result?

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Conflict of Laws

DECEMBER 4, 2024

The New Amendment of June 2024: A Setback for Party Autonomy What seemed settled since 2015 is now back in the center of debate. On June 4, 2024, the Brazilian National Congress passed a law amending Art. Less than 14 months elapsed between the introduction of the draft bill and its enactment. The process was indeed fast-paced.

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LawSites

JANUARY 3, 2024

Voting is now closed and your votes have been tallied to decide the 15 legal tech startups that will get to participate as finalists in the eighth-annual Startup Alley at ABA TECHSHOW 2024, taking place Feb. Recital Recital provides legal teams with the most delightful contract negotiation experience, ever. 14-17 in Chicago.

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Above The Law

MARCH 17, 2025

Draft documents in a judge-friendly format and prepare for in-court arguments. Lay out the roadmap from complaint to resolution, highlighting key procedural steps. Legal Positioning. Analyze the elements of claims and defenses to build a strong argument. Filing And Advocacy. Sonja emphasized the importance of having an endgame.

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LawSites

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Help pick the 15 legal tech startups that will get to compete at the eighth-annual Startup Alley at ABA TECHSHOW 2024. 14-17, 2024, in Chicago. We are the first AI-driven platform to focus specifically on drafting litigation documents. The substantial amount of time lawyers spend drafting documents during litigation.

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Above The Law

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

The traditional path involves calling a law firm partner, who assigns an associate to do the first draft, resulting in a $2,000 bill for approximately four hours of workmainly research, drafting, and revisionat a weighted rate of $500 per hour.

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LawSites

JANUARY 9, 2024

Redlining is the bane of contract negotiations. All you are doing then is replacing the counterparty’s preferred language with your preferred language and bouncing it back to them, like a game of contracts Pong. Aligning Misalignments The new capability works within Agiloft’s Contract Assistant for Microsoft Word add-in.

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Conflict of Laws

DECEMBER 20, 2024

These are all themes that can be explored from a sustainability perspective. We are particularly interested in innovative academic approaches that address these themes within the African context. Proposals will be reviewed by the editors and selected participants will be informed by the end of January 2025.

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LawSites

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The other, Lexis Create with Lexis+ AI, brings generative AI drafting assistance to the Lexis Create add-in for Microsoft Word. Now, with the addition of Lexis+ AI, Lexis Create users get access to generative AI functions directly while drafting a document in Microsoft Word. Generate a draft. Summarize a case.

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Conflict of Laws

MARCH 1, 2024

Conventions & Instruments On 1 February 2024, the 2007 Child Support Convention entered into force for Canada. On 13 February 2024, Albania signed the 2005 Choice of Court Convention and the 2007 Maintenance Obligations Protocol. On 28 February 2024, the 2007 Child Support Convention entered into force for Azerbaijan.

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Above The Law

MARCH 24, 2025

AI should handle the repetitive, time-consuming tasks like billing, file organization, and drafting, she said. While some fear that AI might replace lawyers, Hannah sees it differently: AI can help lawyers focus on what truly matters — their expertise and human connection. You can follow Olga on LinkedIn and Twitter @olgavmack.

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InHouseBlog

JANUARY 2, 2024

As we head into 2024, let’s recap some great resources for in-house counsel that made a large impact in 2023: Sterling Miller’s “Ten Things” Blog : With a keen eye and impressive wit, Sterling Miller provided a tremendous number of informative and useful resources for in-house counsel in 2023. Let us know !

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CARET Legal

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

It not only saves time but also enhances the accuracy of legal research, contract review, and document drafting. Schedule a free demo and let’s explore how our innovative solutions can drive your firm’s success in 2024 and beyond!

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The Estrin Report

JULY 10, 2024

MACK on June 24, 2024 at 2:48 PM In the ever-evolving landscape of the legal profession, certain terminologies and labels can shape perceptions and the dynamics within legal teams. As roles evolved to include tasks traditionally associated with paralegals, such as legal research and drafting, the term “Legal Assistant” emerged.

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FDA Law Blog

JUNE 10, 2024

In an effort to clarify for industry and alleviate some of the stress associated with these activities, last week the FDA issued a draft guidance aimed at providing recommendations on how to handle inspections under FDA’s Bioresearch Monitoring (BIMO) program. 11-12 of the guidance for a list of these resources).

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ClimateChange-ClimateLaw

JULY 30, 2024

The draft of New York’s Clean Energy Standard Biennial Review was published July 1 by New York State Department of Public Service (NYS DPS) and New York State Energy Research and Development (NYSERDA). The scale of development necessary to meet this target is daunting. million towards wildlife and fisheries monitoring.

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MyCase

JUNE 5, 2024

Emerging Trends in AI and Legal Tech According to the MyCase and LawPay 2024 Legal Industry report , AI innovations are already being used heavily within the profession, with 42% of early adopters using them daily. Blockchain and Smart Contracts Blockchain technology offers a secure, transparent, and immutable way to keep records.

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Conflict of Laws

MARCH 1, 2024

Businesses and their legal advisers are encouraged to anticipate risks and consider appropriate measures when drafting contracts. Noyer: Acquisition of property according to the law applicable to contracts? van Vliet/J. In the field of private international property law, the proposed art.

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Conflict of Laws

MARCH 24, 2025

In a prior decision VKC v VJZ , [9] the Court of Appeal held that section 2(1)(b) of the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 2001 did not cover exclusive jurisdiction clauses. [10] The head charter and sub-charter contracts each contained a law and arbitration clause for English law and arbitration in Singapore. 6] COSCO [73]. [7]

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Conflict of Laws

MARCH 31, 2025

With this accession, the Convention now has 57 Contracting Parties. The 1970 Evidence Convention, which currently has 67 Contracting Parties, will enter into force for Bahrain on 12 May 2025. Publications On 4 March 2025, the Permanent Bureau announced the publication of the HCCH 2024 Annual Report.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

JANUARY 4, 2024

Three primary areas of case management responsibility include: Draft pleadings and discovery. Draft pleadings and discovery. Draft pleadings and discovery. Many attorneys also rely on the paralegal to do the first-round draft of pleadings that will be filed with the court. Assist at trial. What does that mean?

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Conflict of Laws

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Submission Guidelines Please submit an abstract (200-500 words) and a brief bio (100-200 words) though this link: [link] by November 1, 2024. Notifications of acceptance will be sent in December 2024. Full draft papers will be due by May 14, 2025, and will be made available to all participants. Participation is free of charge.

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MyCase

JUNE 5, 2024

As for reasons fueling the adoption, MyCase’s Legal Industry Report 2024 found 81% of firms surveyed are using AI to increase productivity and efficiency and 50% are interested in exploring new technologies. And, according to our Legal Industry Report 2024, 77% of firms surveyed said generative AI tools helped to improve their productivity.

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Conflict of Laws

MARCH 16, 2025

Chen Jianbao , Beijing Fourth Intermediate Peoples Court pointed out that CPL allows parties to a contract the right to select the court by agreement, which reflects party autonomy in civil procedure law. Upon the other partys request, the drafting party should also fully explain the jurisdiction clause to the other party. [1]

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Conflict of Laws

OCTOBER 14, 2024

by 16 December 2024 with the email subject clearly marked “Submission Proposal – Special Issue JSDP – PIL and Sustainable Development in Africa”. These are all themes that can be explored from a sustainability perspective. We are particularly interested in innovative academic approaches that address these themes within the African context.

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MyCase

JUNE 7, 2024

According to the 2024 MyCase + LawPay Legal Industry Benchmark Report , 81% of lawyers using AI report increased productivity. Redundant Back-and-Forth Client Communications : AI can reduce the need for repetitive communications by providing clearer initial drafts and automated follow-ups.

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LawSites

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Starting in 2024, TR will begin adding AI-assisted research to Westlaw in markets outside the U.S., The feature will become generally available in the first quarter of 2024. As of today, Westlaw Precision users can directly access CoCounsel through a button in the navigation bar.

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Conflict of Laws

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

In its judgment of 8 February 2024, the CJEU had to decide whether “ the application of the Brussels Ibis Regulation be based solely on the fact that two parties with their seat in the same Member State agree on the jurisdiction of courts of another EU Member State.”

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Patently O

APRIL 12, 2024

3] A diplomatic conference is now scheduled for late 2024 to finalize the treaty, but it remains to be seen whether WIPO members be able to reach a consensus. The Hague System has been operational since 1925 and currently has 77 contracting parties, although the United States only implemented the system in 2015. negotiating position.

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MyCase

APRIL 24, 2024

According to the Legal Industry Report 2024 , nearly one-quarter (24%) of law firms have adopted legal-specific generative artificial intelligence (GAI) tools. Survey respondents confirmed they use GAI to streamline firm processes, from drafting marketing content to finding specific statutes. Drafting marketing content.

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Conflict of Laws

MARCH 6, 2023

The Convention currently has 103 Contracting Parties. The 1965 Service Convention, which now has 80 Contracting Parties, will enter into force for Azerbaijan on 1 September 2023, subject to the Article 28 procedure. It will enter into force for Azerbaijan on 28 February 2024. More information is available here.

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MyCase

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Whether it’s contracts, deeds, agreements, invoices, letters, wills, policies,, they all require a decent amount of work and time to generate, review, and process. That’s why many firms have adopted legal document automation software to streamline file drafting and management.

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LawVu

MAY 8, 2025

The data shows: Delayed or lost revenue Slow legal processes are directly undermining revenue opportunities, with delays to sales contracts, product launches and marketing campaigns all proving costly to the business. ACC figures indicate that 47 percent of legal budgets were allocated to outside counsel in 2024.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

AUGUST 17, 2023

And even though the trial might be in 2024, let’s say we’ve got a trial in a month or two. The pretrial phase is when you’ve received the notice of trial and you’re doing things like drafting the exhibit list and deciding which witnesses will be needed at trial. If that hasn’t happened to you yet, give it some time…it will!

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Patently O

MAY 26, 2024

The WIPO Treaty on Intellectual Property, Genetic Resources, and Associated Traditional Knowledge, finalized on May 24, 2024, marks the first WIPO treaty in over a decade and the first to specifically address the rights of Indigenous Peoples and local communities.

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LawVu

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

In short: from intake , collaboration and automation to document and contract management, the LawVu legal workspace connects with the tools you and your business use so you can focus on the work you need to do. This seamless synchronization means that files uploaded to matters and contracts in LawVu are mirrored in your business repository.

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Conflict of Laws

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

The concept of ecodesign is defined by Regulation 1781/2024 as the integration of environmental sustainability considerations into the characteristics of a product and the processes taking place throughout the products value chain. The novelty of the academic contribution is also an essential requirement. by 21 February 2025.

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