Above The Law

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

an NDA or a simple license agreement) or a routine court filing (e.g., 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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Paralegal Bootcamp

DECEMBER 20, 2024

So youre really good at drafting discovery, doing legal research, managing document productions, etc. Back then, it meant things like eDiscovery and trial technology, or online due diligence software tools. You jump in there and tell ChatGPT that you need help drafting a motion to dismiss on X issue. Now it means AI tools.

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SCOTUSBlog

JUNE 26, 2024

Share The Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that a federal anti-bribery law does not make it a crime for state and local officials to accept a gratuity for acts that they have already taken. The question came to the court in the case of James Snyder, the former mayor of Portage, Ind.,

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Legal Writing Launch

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

By honing these skills, you will be better equipped to draft persuasive motions, compelling briefs, and clear legal opinions. Legal writing tips and techniques are essential tools in this process, as they help refine your ability to draft documents that are clear, concise, and compelling.

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Patently O

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

” According to the court, if M&K had known about the anticipation argument, it might have shifted its argument about the scope of claim 3. This outcome can be linked with the court’s conclusion in Egenera, Inc. WD4: Working Draft 4 of High-Efficiency Video Coding , JCTVC-F803 (version 3) (uploaded Sept.

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LawSites

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Karlen Jonathan Karlen, who is not an attorney, filed a pro se appeal in the Missouri Court of Appeals. His initial filing was deficient in several respects, but after the court gave him several deadline extensions, he ultimately filed an appellate brief and a reply brief. The court was not sympathetic. ” Smith v. .

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CARET Legal

JUNE 7, 2024

The process involves case assessment, drafting pleadings, discovery, pre-trial preparations, trials, and post-trial work. Drafting pleadings involves careful research, writing, and review, which can be time-consuming. Drafting and negotiation are also time-consuming processes that require a high level of attention to detail.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

NOVEMBER 29, 2020

All of this, while also meeting strict deadlines usually set by a judge, a court rule, or a regulation. Online systems for clerks of court. Some of the best paralegals I’ve worked with have been the ones who walk into my office a week before something is due and tell me they’ve already started drafting it. Docketing software.

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LawTechnologyToday

APRIL 16, 2021

Police forces have used predictive crime mapping algorithms for years now, and some courts have turned to AI to manage parole. Wisconsin, the Supreme Court of Wisconsin approved the use of a risk assessment algorithm that determined the defendant was too high-risk to receive parole. In Loomis v. Corporate Law.

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ClimateChange-ClimateLaw

MARCH 29, 2023

Photo by Mathias Reding on Unsplash Climate change litigation has finally reached the world’s highest court. On March 29, 2023, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted a resolution requesting an advisory opinion from the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on the obligations of States with respect to climate change.

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MyCase

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

With increasing pressure from clients, regulatory bodies, and court directives on providing clear and precise billing, more attorneys are turning to legal billing software to streamline their processes. hours Draft research memo: 1 hour Review and revise the memo: 0.5

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Patently O

OCTOBER 16, 2023

In Sonos , Judge Alsup found Sonos’s patents unenforceable due to prosecution laches, despite Sonos diligently prosecuting related applications for 13 years; serially filing a continuation with each allowance. However, the court found that diligence “does not render the delay any less unreasonable and inexcusable.

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Legal Writing Launch

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Strong, clear, and persuasive writing can make a difference in the outcome of a case, influencing courts, clients, and opposing counsel. Whether attorneys are drafting briefs, composing legal memos, or preparing litigation documents, the ability to convey arguments and information clearly and persuasively is essential.

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ClimateChange-ClimateLaw

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

On June 20, 2023, the Spanish Supreme Court handed down its final ruling in the case of Greenpeace v. However, the Supreme Court found that the Spanish Government had complied with the Paris Agreement and the EU legislation. Spain I On December 15, 2020, the plaintiffs filed a first lawsuit before the Supreme Court ( Greenpeace v.

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Patently O

JANUARY 4, 2024

Winston Strawn Plagiarism Complaint Winston Strawn Plagiarism Attachments I recall being asked to draft my first patent infringement complaint back in early 2003 – a few months after graduating from law school. Over the past year courts have been asking attorneys to expressly indicate whether their source was an AI.

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Cenza

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

The survey also found that 61% of the companies use AI to generate and review legal documents, 47% for due diligence purposes, and 42% for research. E.g., how often similar cases have been rejected, which types of cases have won in what courts and related critical case information are now easily accessible.

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Cenza

OCTOBER 27, 2021

It also acts as a huge time saver by automating contracting information related to document reviews for due diligence, litigation legalese, legal research, etc. However, ensuring error-free drafting and reviewing the multi-page documentation can be exhausting and seem like an uphill battle. Easing Contract Management.

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Strictly Business

DECEMBER 21, 2023

In most cases, the first draft of an LOI will be used by the buyer to present its formal offer; however, in some cases, the seller will initially present the terms it is willing to accept. approvals, financing, tax clearances, diligence); Summary of Representations and Warranties to be included; Summary of Indemnification (i.e.

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ClimateChange-ClimateLaw

MAY 27, 2024

It might, for example, pave the way for a strong advisory opinion from the International Court of Justice (ICJ) and change the course of future global negotiations on climate change. This obligation is also one of due diligence and varies according to a State’s capacities. Due diligence obligations are “accessory” obligations.

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SimplyLawJobs

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Lawtech covers a wide range of tools and processes, such as: Document drafting. Client/due diligence checking. One of the examples above – providing legal advice – is vastly more complex than simply having Artificial Intelligence help to store and draft legal documents. Automated legal research. Providing legal advice.

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Conflict of Laws

JANUARY 21, 2024

The Court held that such a clause does not meet the formal requirements laid down under Article 25 of the Brussels I (recast) Regulation and, hence, is invalid. The clause also allowed the Austrian party to sue in another competent court and was thus asymmetric.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Imagine if the firm was sued for malpractice for not doing enough work to “diligently defend” that client. Whenever there are write-offs, you also have to ask yourself – is the attorney writing off that time because the time entry itself – the way the time entry is drafted – does it convey the real value of the work I did? Not anymore.

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At the Lectern

OCTOBER 2, 2023

There’s a colorable argument that the court is not granting review in cases it should decide, taking too long to draft opinions, and deciding too few cases. Still, we think it best to presume that public servants are acting diligently and with good intentions. Its productivity has plummeted”

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Paralegal-Edu.Org

APRIL 26, 2024

Yet, behind every successful attorney stands a diligent and indispensable ally: the paralegal. Starting from document drafting, such as pleadings, motions, and briefs, paralegals assume a major function in making sure that legal documents; together with their contents, are accurate, complete, and consistent.

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MyCase

JUNE 7, 2024

Redundant Back-and-Forth Client Communications : AI can reduce the need for repetitive communications by providing clearer initial drafts and automated follow-ups. AI for drafting legal documents ensures that routine tasks are handled efficiently. Here’s a breakdown of how AI contributes to different legal functions.

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SimplyLawJobs

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Following a school trip to the courts in year 7, the area caught my attention. My t asks include conducting due diligence reports, drafting documentation, reviewing documents and many more things. I always loved watching court room dramas growing up – Law & Order was a favourite in my. « « Older Entries.

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Conflict of Laws

MAY 26, 2021

As was briefly announced earlier on this blog , on 29 January 2021, the Dutch Court of Appeal in The Hague gave a ruling in a long-standing litigation launched by four Nigerian farmers and the Dutch Milieudefensie. Oil spill in Nigeria and litigation in The Hague courts. Introduction.

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Legal Writing Launch

OCTOBER 14, 2024

This sample is not just a mere formality; it is a representation of how well you can draft documents, your proficiency in legal research, and your ability to present arguments logically and persuasively. For example, indicate whether you wrote the writing sample for a moot court, a class assignment, or during your internship.

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Conflict of Laws

AUGUST 3, 2023

The EU Sustainability Directive and Jurisdiction The Draft for a Corporate Sustainable Due Diligence Directive currently contains no rules on jurisdiction. Sommerfeld ) The Proposal for a Directive on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence The process towards an EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive is gaining momentum.

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MyCase

JUNE 5, 2024

With an LPM, AI helps lawyers manage case details and court deadlines, track tasks and automate document creation, streamline client communication, track time, invoice clients, accept online payments, and more. AI Law Practice Management (LPM) Tools What they do: Law Practice Management helps law firms run the business side of their practice.

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InHouseBlog

JULY 29, 2023

Due Diligence. The next step is for the Buyer to do legal, accounting/financial and business due diligence on the Target. Business due diligence will typically include calls and possibly meetings between the Buyer and the Target’s key customers and suppliers, which will usually be arranged by the Target or its investment bank.

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CARET Legal

JULY 3, 2024

Due Diligence in Mergers and Acquisitions: In a large M&A deal, you might need to review thousands of contracts from both companies. AI is the perfect law partner Beyond OCR and Quick Summary, we’re seeing AI tools that can predict case outcomes, identify arguments, draft routine documents, and flag risks in contracts.

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Patently O

JANUARY 23, 2024

The Schedule A litigation phenomenon continues apace in the Northern District of Illinois, a court that has become, in the words of Judge Seeger, “ an assembly line for TROs.” Plaintiff does not indicate that it tried with any diligence to locate these parties before seeking a TRO.” “The Joes Identified in Schedule A, No.

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Fordham Law News

APRIL 21, 2021

Arbitration is a non-judicial mechanism for public and private dispute resolution that parties agree to as an alternative to litigating their disputes in national courts. [7] After all, an arbitrator is not a judge, and jurisdiction over criminal sanctions remains wholly in the hands of national courts.

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Rocket Matter

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Let’s say you’re in the middle of drafting a brief, and your phone rings. This wastes billable hours for you and delays the legal process (which can be bad news if you’re on a strict court deadline). And because we know that even the most diligent clients have things come up, you can also include a reschedule link.

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Rocket Matter

OCTOBER 3, 2023

This might include, but definitely isn’t limited to: Researching or performing due diligence for a client’s matter Correspondences or meetings related to a case Drafting briefs Filing paperwork Court appearances On the other hand, a great deal of legal work falls into the non-billable hour camp.

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Conflict of Laws

JUNE 23, 2023

Furthermore, in cases where the violations are brought before a court, it is inevitable that the court will have to decide on which law to be applied to the conflict at hand. The drafting process of the treaty is evidence of one of many problems with the implementation of the UNGPs.

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