LawSites

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Just four years after launching Westlaw Edge as its next-generation legal research platform, Thomson Reuters today unveiled the next-next generation. Tackling Tedious and Imprecise Research. Supreme Court cases. What does TR mean by more precise? Cases from the last 12 years, plus some older leading cases and U.S.

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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 30, 2024

A federal judge in Delaware has dismissed the claim by now-shuttered legal research startup ROSS Intelligence that Thomson Reuters violated federal antitrust law by unlawfully tying its search tool to its public law database in order to maintain its dominance in the overall market for legal search platforms.

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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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Above The Law

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

After prompting the consumer-facing AI to do some research (bad idea), and putting that into a filing (worse idea), he decided to throw another shrimp on the barbie and submit the documents filled with references to phony cases to the court (worst idea). Presumably the judge said, “That’s not a case… this is a case.”

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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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The Researching Paralegal

APRIL 26, 2020

Legal Research Demystified, by Eric Voight, Professor of Legal Research and Writing, Faulkner University. I have a new favorite legal research textbook and reference guide for law and paralegal students — Legal Research Demystified. link] (table of contents and a sample chapter).

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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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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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Attorney at Work

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

The problem, however, was that these insights were impossible to access, especially for attorneys at the state trial court level. There was no effective way to perform practical legal research on state trial court records. State trial court was too scattered, too clunky and too inconsistent to prove useful.

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The Researching Paralegal

JUNE 30, 2024

Custodia Legis, the Law Librarians of Congress , offers webinars on legal research issues as part of its Orientation of Law Library Collections. Supreme Court and judges in other federal courts are interpreting statutes setting a new precedent. These webinars are free and presented by librarian experts.

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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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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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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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LawSites

MARCH 3, 2025

In yet another case involving the use and misuse of generative AI in legal research, a federal district court judge has declined to impose sanctions on an experienced attorney who submitted a brief containing miscited and misquoted cases generated by artificial intelligence. Although the attorney, Thad M.

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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

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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Attorney at Work

MAY 22, 2022

Some centers offer paralegal staff who can assist with everything from basic administrative tasks to legal research. Some services come at an additional fee, but it saves you the expense of hiring a full-time legal assistant. Professional deposition rooms.

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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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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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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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LLRX

OCTOBER 29, 2024

The Department of Justice may be on the verge of seeking a break-up of Google in a bid to make it less dominant. ,,,,,strong>Renaud Foucart explains that if the government goes ahead and is successful in the courts, it could mean the company being split into separate entities – a search engine, an advertising company, a video website, a mapping app (..)

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LawSites

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Rather, they were about ransomware attacks, regulatory reform, industry news, and new legal research tools. Longtime Competitors Fastcase and Casemaker Merge, Reshaping the Legal Research Landscape (Jan. MyCase Quietly Makes Two Key Acquisitions Of Legal Tech Companies (July 6, 2021). 25, 2015).

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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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Attorney at Work

MAY 23, 2022

Legal analytics is powered by the rich streams of data produced by legal professionals every single day. Trellis , for example, has curated a searchable archive of state trial court records for 16 states. Click here to download the Trellis guide to using AI-powered state court intelligence in your practice.

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LegalTalkNetwork

OCTOBER 21, 2024

These dedicated professionals are responsible for conducting thorough legal research and managing extensive paperwork, playing a critical role in the operational success of law firms. Rather, they are an integral part of the team, ensuring that legal claims are properly prepared and effectively managed.

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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

JANUARY 13, 2021

Rebecca Benavides | Director Legal Business and Strategy at Microsoft. The Honorable Samantha Jessner | Assistant Presiding Judge-elect of the Superior Court of California, Los Angeles County. Jennifer Wondracek | ( @JenWondracek ) | Director of the Law Library, Professor of Legal Research and Writing at Capital University Law School.

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LawSites

JULY 12, 2021

This year’s group of honorees is composed of a diverse array of lawyers, legal technologists, law librarians, judges, legal researchers, innovators, and people who are committed to reforming and automating the law. Miriam Childs , Director, Law Library of Louisiana, Louisiana Supreme Court. California Supreme Court.

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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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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

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

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Last May, LexisNexis first revealed plans to launch Lexis+ AI , a new product that would use large language models to answer legal research questions, summarize legal issues, and generate legal document drafts. As Fitzpatrick’s quote says, it can help speed specific research tasks and enhance productivity.

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LLRX

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

TikTok headed to court on Sept. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, layers for TikTok said imposing such a prohibition would have “staggering” consequences for free speech. Many analysts expect the case will head to the Supreme Court. During the appearance before a panel of judges at the U.S.

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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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