Robot Court Reporters?, Impeachment Trial Nears, Inside Astros Cheating Scandal: The Morning Minute
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January 16, 2020 at 06:00 AM
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WHAT WE'RE WATCHING
KICKOFF – The Senate is expected today to formally accept the articles of impeachment against President Trump over claims he pressured Ukraine to investigate Joe Biden and his son. Chief Justice John Roberts will preside over the trial that's expected to begin Tuesday. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell Wednesday called for avoiding "petty factionalism" as the proceeding unfolds.
CASHVILLE – Labor and employment law firm Fisher & Phillips has made its Nashville debut official, signing a long-term lease in the city. Meredith Hobbs reports that the new location gives the Atlanta-based firm 36 offices. The law firm announced a Detroit office in December, acquiring a 13-lawyer labor and employment boutique there. The firm also expanded its D.C. office last year by acquiring another boutique. It also opened a Pittsburgh office.
SAY WHAT? Traditional court reporting services are becoming obsolete. Victoria Hudgins reports that AI-powered transcription platform Verbit has closed a $31 million round of funding. Verbit uses machine learning technology to transcribe and caption audio and video, while human transcribers correct any errors from those transcriptions before clients get the final results. The growth of Verbit and similar companies comes amid a shortage of court reporters.
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EDITOR'S PICKS
These 2 In-House Counsel Led Investigation Into Houston Astros Cheating Scandal
Fate of $500B XRP Cryptocurrency Market Now in Judge's Hands
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WHILE YOU WERE SLEEPING
EXPANDING - San Francisco-based law firm Sideman & Bancroft has created a European affiliate and opened an office in Paris, in its first international move. Rose Walker reports that the new entity, Sideman & Bancroft Europe, will focus brand protection, IP and data protection. The firm said it chose Paris partly because Britain is set to leave the EU.
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