Litigation
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What Good Might Come Out Of The Coronavirus Crisis?
Here are four ways that Biglaw might benefit from the current crisis.
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* Irina Manta, a recent addition to the roster of Volokh Conspirators, assesses some of the attacks leveled against D.C. Circuit nominee Neomi Rao. [Volokh Conspiracy / Reason]
* In other nomination news, Thomas Jipping explains why conservatives should temper their excitement over those 44 judicial nominees who just got reported out of the Senate Judiciary Committee. [Bench Memos / National Review]
* Michael Dorf’s take on Chief Justice John Roberts joining the four liberals on the Supreme Court to put the Louisiana abortion law on hold: the right to an abortion is “not in quite as much immediate danger as one might have thought. And that’s not nothing.” [Take Care]
* Lawyer to the stars Alex Spiro, partner at Quinn Emanuel, talks about how he’s approaching the representation of his latest celebrity client, rapper 21 Savage. [Complex]
* On the occasion of his 15th blogiversary (congratulations!), Rick Garnett reflects on the past and future of blogging. [Mirror of Justice via PrawfsBlawg]
* Jean O’Grady chats with Pablo Arredondo of Casetext about the platform’s newest features. [Dewey B Strategic]
* And in other legal technology news, congrats to legal AI innovator Luminance on securing another $10 million in funding (reflecting a total valuation for the company of $100 million). [Artificial Lawyer]
* Last Thursday, Alabama executed Domineque Hakim Marcelle Ray and did not allow his imam to be present (even though Christian inmates can have the prison chaplain present) — a manifest injustice, according to Stephen Cooper. [Alabama Political Reporter]
* In the latest installment of his ongoing series offering advice to trial lawyers, David Berg sets forth an essential rule of cross-examination. [YouTube]
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* In 2018, what did Donald Trump talk about when he talked about the courts? Adam Feldman dives into the data to find out. [Empirical SCOTUS]
* Speaking of President Trump and the judiciary, he continues to appoint federal judges at a record pace — but the Democrats are doing everything they can to slow down his progress. [Bench Memos / National Review]
* If you care at all about affordable housing, then you should be heartened by these developments in the fight against exclusionary zoning, as discussed by Ilya Somin. [Volokh Conspiracy / Reason]
* Congratulations to the Department of Justice on its ninth consecutive year of civil health care fraud settlements and judgments exceeding $2 billion. [MedCity News]
* If you’re interested in the hot topics among law librarians, legal technologists, and others in the space, check out Jean O’Grady’s most popular stories of 2018. [Dewey B Strategic]
* And if you’re interested in the year that was in artificial intelligence and the law, check out the Artificial Lawyer’s roundup of notable news. [Artificial Lawyer]
* Condolences to the friends, family, and colleagues of Bre Payton, who passed away last week at the age of 26. [The Federalist]
* Veteran trial lawyer David Berg continues his series on “What It Takes To Win.” [YouTube]
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Evolve the Law Podcast: Larry Collins
Larry Collins is a patent litigation expert and engineer who is re-engineering the IP litigation process. He’s also the Founder of LitAgility and he talks to Ian on this week’s Evolve the Law Podcast.
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Listen Here: Jeff Kerr – CaseFleet – Episode 108 Title: Jeff Kerr – CaseFleet – Episode 108 Summary: Jeff Kerr, CEO at CaseFleet talks with host Ian Connett about the product and platform. They discuss how CaseFleet is a robust case chronology software that empowers litigators with tools for reviewing evidence, organizing facts, and identifying […]
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The Future of Litigation: Getting Back to the Facts
We need to get back to the facts.
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Now that we have a corpse, we’re going to have a lawsuit.
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Is It Ageist To Microtarget On Facebook?
Facebook could be the new vanguard of age discrimination.
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Can Litigators Use Technology To Break From Conventional Wisdom?
Yes, I know I’m a dinosaur, but I think technology can only take you so far here.
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Want To Save Money In eDiscovery? Here’s A 3-Step Plan.
eDiscovery doesn’t have to be a mad scramble. Cost-effective, smart discovery means taking a logical, thoughtful approach.
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Conferences / Symposia, Small Law Firms
4 Trends Shaping The Future Of The Legal Profession
Trends to watch if you want to succeed as a lawyer in a rapidly changing environment.
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eDiscovery, Litigators, Technology
Use An Early Preservation Letter To Help Define And Narrow Scope
Here are some helpful bullet points describing what information can go into the letter.
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eDiscovery, Litigators, Technology
Wait, No Go. Wait, No Go. Striking The Balance On When To Incur Costs For eDiscovery.
This problem can be solved, but it requires advance planning, strategy, and some expenditure.
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eDiscovery, Litigators, Technology
A Quick Reference Guide To Understanding eDiscovery Pricing
Ediscovery columnist Kelly Twigger walks you through the different cost components for ediscovery.
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eDiscovery, Litigators, Technology
The Crucial Role Of The Project Manager In eDiscovery
Dealing with ediscovery is complex, and the details to be handled are endless.
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eDiscovery, Litigators, Technology
7 Networking Tips That Will Reap Benefits Fast
Making real connections is key — and it’s not as hard as you think.
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Small Law Firms, Solo Practitioners, Technology
3 Things You Need To Know How To Do Before You Open Your Own Law Practice
Because you probably don’t have your own IT department….
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eDiscovery, Litigators, Technology
Innovation And The Law: Technology To Assist With The Dreaded RFP Process
Ediscovery columnist Kelly Twigger discusses a powerful new tool to help more clients get better access to services.