Litigators
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What you need is some type of device to plan ahead with. This is called a list.
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Are You A Trial-By-Videoconference Champion?
We want to know about your approach to remote 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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Be As Productive Out Of The Office As You Are In The Office
When you have any reasonable chance to grow as a lawyer, take it.
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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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* Adam Feldman explores the possible effect on the Supreme Court of replacing Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg with a staunch conservative — e.g., Judge Amy Coney Barrett. [Empirical SCOTUS]
* Speaking of SCOTUS, here’s Ilya Somin’s read of the tea leaves in Knick v. Township of Scott, an important Takings Clause case. [Volokh Conspiracy / Reason]
* Stephen Embry disagrees with Joe Patrice’s suggestion that junior lawyers are going extinct, but Embry acknowledges the major effect that technology is having, and will continue to have, on legal practice and employment. [TechLaw Crossroads]
* Charles Glasser looks at what might have caused the political polarization of the modern media and its consumers. [Daily Caller]
* The prospect of Michael Cohen testifying publicly before Congress is making some people giddy — but it’s not without its downsides, as Joel Cohen explains. [The Hill]
* What can we learn from official Washington utterances about the shutdown? Here’s some intel from VoxGov, via Jean O’Grady. [Dewey B Strategic]
* Not all provisions of the Bill of Rights are created equal, according to Gerard Magliocca. [PrawfsBlawg]
* David Berg draws lessons for trial lawyers from the genius of Joe Jamail’s use of hypothetical questions. [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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Sure, there’s plenty of technology available, but some lawyers still love paper documents.
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Need Help Finding eDiscovery And Legal Tech Software? Here’s Your Guide.
Welcome to the first ever eDiscovery Buyer’s Guide.
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Is It Ageist To Microtarget On Facebook?
Facebook could be the new vanguard of age discrimination.
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Firefox v. Yahoo Lawsuits Are Like Watching Homeless People Fight For A Dollar
No offense to homeless people, many of whom do their jobs more proficiently than Mozilla and Yahoo.
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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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At Page Vault, we know it’s become vital that legal professionals specializing in cyber harassment understand where the harassment can take place.
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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.