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New York Law Journal

The Principles of Meeting and Conferring

Almost every case will involve disputes with opposing counsel, and resolution of these disputes can sometimes be achieved through successful meet and confer efforts. But often you don't need to go guns blazing into every meet and confer in order to achieve the best result for your client.
7 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Pa. Law Firms Crack Down on ChatGPT Use in Light of Privacy Concerns, Hallucinations

Weber Gallagher Simpson Stapleton Fires & Newby has banned the use of the generative AI tool in the office. "The risks are just way too high," said chair Andrew Indeck.
4 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Public Interest Calendar of Events

  On June 13 at 5:30 p.m., join HIAS Pennsylvania for a new volunteer information session. Learn more and register here: https://hiaspa.org/event/new-volunteer-information-session-june-2023/. …
1 minute read

Daily Business Review

WARNING: Judges and Clerks Say a Court-Related Scam Has Reemerged

"Just because it looks legit does not mean it is legit," Miami-Dade Chief Judge Nushin G. Sayfie said.
3 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Just How Offensive Is Offensive Collateral Estoppel?

The trial court entered partial summary judgment against Lloyd and explained that by finding Lloyd guilty of voluntary manslaughter, the jury had found beyond a reasonable doubt that Lloyd had committed an intentional and unjustified killing—that is, Lloyd did not act in justifiable self-defense. The trial court thus found that the principles of collateral estoppel were applicable and barred Lloyd from relitigating intent in the Rogers civil action.
7 minute read

The American Lawyer

Barber Ranen Rebrands After Name Partners Resign in Disgrace

Lawyers who once practiced under the name Barber Ranen now work at Daugherty Lordan, named for founding partner Melissa Daugherty and San Francisco managing partner Joe Lordan, a spokesperson for the firm said Wednesday morning.
8 minute read

International Edition

The Legal Innovation Awards: Who Won What & Why

A selection of the ceremony's main winners, and details of why the judges selected them.
3 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Saved From Malpractice Thanks to Relation Back Doctrine

Thanks to an interlocutory appeal by permission, the Pennsylvania Superior Court considered whether the relation back doctrine applies when a plaintiff timely filed an action on behalf of an estate but does not apply to be appointed the personal representative until after the statute of limitations has run.
8 minute read

Law.com

3 Common Pitfalls Lawyers Face Without Legal Analytics

Without the right tools, even the most skilled lawyers can fall victim to common pitfalls that can cripple their performance and success. This article discusses three of these pitfalls and how legal analytics can help lawyers stay ahead of the competition and provide the best counsel to their clients.
8 minute read

International Edition

The Legal Innovation Awards 2023: The Event in Pictures

Pinsent Masons, Eversheds Sutherland and Nokia were among the top winners at the ceremony at the Hilton London Bankside on Friday.
1 minute read

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