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How Litigation Firms Can Keep Expert Witness Costs Under Control

CARET Legal

Litigation firms that track expert costs in real-time, negotiate favorable terms, and keep every team aligned are better positioned to stay profitable while building strong cases. Litigation often involves expert witnesses to address topics that fall outside the typical scope of legal knowledge. Experts also represent one of the most expensive case-related costs.

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Supercharge Your Law Firm With AI Legal Assistants: A Conversation With Tom Martin

Above The Law

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming industries at lightning speed, and law is no exception. In Season 10, Episode 8 of “ Notes to My (Legal) Self,” I sat down with Tom Martin, founder and CEO of LawDroid, to discuss how AI legal assistants are changing the game for law firms. Toms mission is clear: help lawyers work smarter, not harder, with the power of AI.

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Reports Document FDA Review Delays: What Drugmakers Should Know Now

FDA Law Blog

By John W.M. Claud & Michelle L. Butler Recent reductions in force (RIFs) and leadership changes at FDA are already affecting key agency functionsand as the administration plans a broader reorganization, the impact will likely grow. One area drawing increasing attention is how these changes will affect the drug development and review process. As reported by the Wall Street Journal last week , reviews of both innovative and follow-on drugs have been caught in a traffic jam, largely due to a

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Ready Or Not, Former DOJ Lawyer Could Be Facing Disbarment

Above The Law

Three words of advice whenever you’re thinking about committing crimes that leave paper trails: Take It Easy. The last person you should have to tell that to is someone who works for the Department of Justice, but don’t forget that they’re still on the list. While this former DOJ employee didn’t Seek Stardom , he did seek to get over on an influence scheme.

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Research: The Anatomy of a Legal Brief

Why does it take 20-40 hrs. to create a compliant legal brief? TypeLaw analyzed 10,000+ briefs to determine the anatomy of the average brief—how many words, paragraphs, citations to the record, and more. See the research results in this infographic.

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Data-driven legal leadership – how to elevate your in-house legal function

LawVu

This article was created from a webinar hosted by In-house Connect in which David Lancelot, CLO and EVP Advocacy at LawVu, and Hayley Day, Senior Director at Morae, explored the why behind data-drive leadership. Click here to replay the webinar. In today’s digital era, leveraging data has become a fundamental aspect of almost every business operation and in-house legal function.

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Court of Appeals of Colorado Recognizes the Risk of a "Getting Close to 5" Jury Instruction, But Doesn't Reverse Convictions

EvidenceProf Blog

When jurors are deadlocked, many jurisdictions allow the judge to give an Allen instruction, asking them to continue deliberating and see if they can reach a unanimous verdict. But a Colorado case is the first time I've ever heard of.

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The $2 Billion Biglaw Club

Above The Law

Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! According to the data collected as part of the Am Law 100 ranking, how many Biglaw firms have gross revenue over $2 billion? Hint: The leader is (again) Kirkland & Ellis, with over $8.8 billion in gross revenue. See the answer on the next page. The post The $2 Billion Biglaw Club appeared first on Above the Law.

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State’s ban on assault weapons likely constitutional, federal appeals court rules

ABA Journal

A Massachusetts law that bans assault weapons and large-capacity ammunition feeding devices is likely to survive a Second Amendment challenge, the 1st U.S.

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Announcement of opinions for Tuesday, April 22

SCOTUSBlog

Share On Tuesday, April 22, we will be live blogging as the court releases opinions in one or more argued cases from the current term. Click here for a list of FAQs about opinion announcements. The post Announcement of opinions for Tuesday, April 22 appeared first on SCOTUSblog.

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Fresh Out of School: How to Become an Expert Paralegal

Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor

The difference between a paralegal and an exceptional paralegal isn't just competence—it's the bold initiative to anticipate needs, master hidden firm dynamics, and transform challenges into opportunities that showcase your indispensable value. Join this webinar with attorney Joe Stephens to get an insider's perspective into how you can become a strategic asset to your practice!

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Stereotyped views of older lawyers led to firing of BigLaw partner, lawsuit alleges

ABA Journal

A former partner at Katten Muchin Rosenman has alleged in a lawsuit that the law firm fired him and forced the leader of the aircraft finance group to retire after disbanding the practice because they were both in their 60s.

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“What does UK Supreme Court’s ruling on legal definition of a woman mean for sport?”

HowAppealing

“What does UK Supreme Courts ruling on legal definition of a woman mean for sport?” Megan Feringa of The Athletic has this report.

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Supreme Court’s late-night order barring deportation was ‘extraordinary in many ways;’ what did Alito say?

ABA Journal

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“A landlord says her mail wasn’t delivered because she is Black. Supreme Court to weigh in. The landlord alleges postal workers refused to deliver mail to some of her tenants because she’s Black and the tenants were white.”

HowAppealing

“A landlord says her mail wasn’t delivered because she is Black. Supreme Court to weigh in. The landlord alleges postal workers refused to deliver mail to some of her tenants because she’s Black and the tenants were white.” Maureen Groppe of USA Today has this report.

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What Your Financial Statements Are Telling You—And How to Listen!

Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker

Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.

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Ga. Tort Reform Bills Now Law With Gov. Kemp's Signature

Law 360

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp put the finishing touches on the state's first civil justice overhaul in two decades Monday, signing into law a pair of Republican-backed tort reform bills designed to tamp down plaintiffs' verdicts and impose new restrictions on third-party litigation funding.

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“Solicitor General John Sauer’s Predicament; His incompatible duties to the president and the Supreme Court are coming to a head”

HowAppealing

“Solicitor General John Sauers Predicament; His incompatible duties to the president and the Supreme Court are coming to a head”: Jack Goldsmith has this post at the “Executive Functions” Substack site.

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FTC Accuses Uber Of Deceptive Subscription Practices

Law 360

The Federal Trade Commission sued Uber on Monday, alleging the ride-hailing and delivery app charged consumers for its Uber One subscription service without their consent and made them "navigate a maze" to end the subscriptions while advertising that they can cancel anytime.

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“The conservative legal movement does not defend the Constitution”

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“The conservative legal movement does not defend the Constitution”: Law professor Bruce Ledewitz has this essay online at The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

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6 Contract Data Analytics Tools To Boost Contract Oversight

Analyzing contract trends with manual contract management is like sifting through a pile of papers in a dimly lit room, trying to find clues manually. Advanced CLM software’s contract data analytics, on the other hand, is like having an AI-based, intelligent magnifying glass that not only highlights key clues but also connects the dots for you. With innovative, AI-powered contract data analytics, you can solve the mystery of trends faster and with greater accuracy, making informed decisions base

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The Hughes-Reyna Divide Continues: Dongkuk v. US

Patently O

by Dennis Crouch In a new decision released April 21, 2025, the Federal Circuit has given us another example of the jurisprudential divide between Judges Hughes and Reyna–something that I’ve followed across numerous opinions. Dongkuk v. US continues this pattern in a case involving antidumping duties on Korean wind towers. Anti-Dumping Law : Under the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1673 et seq.), the Commerce Department investigates whether foreign manufacturers are selling products

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Access today’s Order List of the U.S. Supreme Court

HowAppealing

Access today’s Order List of the U.S. Supreme Court : At this link. The Court granted review in one case and called for the views of the Solicitor General in one case. At 10 a.m. eastern time, the Court will hear oral argument in a case in which Hashim M. Mooppan is arguing against Jonathan F. Mitchell.

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Super Lawyer Class of 2025 Announced

L4SB

L4SB Attorneys Receive Prestigious Honor. Super Lawyers rates outstanding lawyers who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. Super Lawyers recognizes the top attorneys nationwide, across a.

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“145. Justice Alito’s Misbegotten Dissent in A.A.R.P.: Justice Alito’s after-the-fact opinion dissenting from the Court’s early-Saturday-morning Alien Enemy Act ruling rests on a revealing array of misrepresentations, misstatements, and non-sequiturs.”

HowAppealing

“145. Justice Alito’s Misbegotten Dissent in A.A.R.P.: Justice Alito’s after-the-fact opinion dissenting from the Court’s early-Saturday-morning Alien Enemy Act ruling rests on a revealing array of misrepresentations, misstatements, and non-sequiturs.” Steve Vladeck has this post at his “One First” Substack site.

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The Tech-Savvy Paralegals Playbook: How To Leverage AI

Speaker: Allison Mears, Adela Wekselblatt, and George Socha

Artificial intelligence is reshaping the legal industry, and paralegals are at the forefront of this transformation. As AI becomes more integrated into legal workflows, paralegals can streamline their daily tasks, enhance efficiency, and add greater value to their firms and organizations. But what exactly does AI mean for paralegals today—and how can you leverage it to your advantage?

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Meet TypeLaw at The Lawyer’s Club of San Francisco Inn of Court Annual Luncheon

TypeLaw Briefing Insights

TypeLaw is pleased to be a sponsor of the LCSF American Inn of Court 2025 Annual Luncheon honoring the California Judiciary. This event provides the opportunity to meet distinguished members of the courts, the TypeLaw team , and fellow Bay Area attorneys. The reception and luncheon program will be held Wednesday, May 21, 2025 from 11:00am1:30pm at The Intercontinental Mark Hopkins, 999 California Street, San Francisco, and will feature keynote speaker Johanna Kalb, Dean of the University of San

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“Supreme Court Story Time: Justices Consider Children’s Books With L.G.B.T.Q. Themes; Parents in Maryland say they have a religious right to withdraw their children from classes on days that storybooks with gay and transgender themes are discussed.”

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“Supreme Court Story Time: Justices Consider Childrens Books With L.G.B.T.Q. Themes; Parents in Maryland say they have a religious right to withdraw their children from classes on days that storybooks with gay and transgender themes are discussed.” Adam Liptak of The New York Times has this report.

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Taiwan Installs Tariff Relief Measures For Exporters

Law 360

Certain Taiwanese businesses that export goods to the U.S. will have access to lower loan interest rates and waived exporter insurance fees if they can show they are heavily impacted by U.S. tariffs, Taiwan's Ministry of Finance said Monday.

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Family Advocacy Program and Due Process

Court-MartialTrialPractice

Here is a summary of an interesting article about how the Army FAP denies a servicemember of due process, and recommending changes. We at Cave & Freeburg, have represented many servicemembers caught up in the FAP.

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Excellence in Trial: A Strategic Guide for Modern Paralegals

Modern trial practice has evolved beyond basic organization. With technology reshaping courtrooms and attorneys expecting more than ever, paralegals need to elevate their capabilities while mastering the fundamentals of trial excellence. This comprehensive guide from Steno, built from author Joe Stephens' real-world experience as both a practicing attorney and law professor, provides a blueprint for delivering exceptional trial support in today's complex legal environment.