The practice of law revolves around determining how courts have previously considered a situation similar to your case and how they applied the law and ruled upon it. In any law practice, lawyers and law clerks need to learn ways to summarise legal cases. These summaries help lawyers determine appropriate strategies, identify precedents, and point out potential weaknesses. Many times, especially when the caseload increases, many lawyers take help from litigation support services to ease their workload and focus on other essential tasks. However, while each legal professional will have their own method for understanding cases, here are some expert [...]

Digital disruption for law firms can come from anywhere; for instance, in the legal sector, disruption is brought by companies like LawDingo, which offers a platform for consumers to find professional legal services and bid for the legal work they need to get done. Similarly, Clearspire and Axiom are proving that a lot of clients today are moving from traditional to new ways in order to gain value. Technology and new working models that were once exclusive to the IT sector now empower legal professionals to deliver excellent services. Gone are the days when a law firm’s competitors were other [...]

A lot has happened in the last few months because of the pandemic. Companies fighting against the pandemic on the front line are at risk of scrutiny and litigation. Especially while making statements in media interviews, press releases, and public disclosures. The same is the case for businesses that have been impacted heavily by the pandemic, either negatively or positively. Companies need to ensure they disclose COVID-19-related news and forecasts only after careful and wise considerations. A Recent Securities Litigation Case Related to COVID-19 Inovio Pharmaceuticals Accused of Overly Optimistic Statements In mid-March 2020, the CEO of Inovio Pharmaceuticals said [...]

Slack is a popular workplace communication tool with over 12 million users. Each week, users on this platform collectively perform more than 5 billion actions. Today, in the legal landscape, Slack eDiscovery is becoming prominent. Whether you are a legal service provider, in-house/external counsel, or working with a corporation, you are likely aware of this astounding platform. With data retention features and GDPR & CCPA compliance, you might sense the importance of a Slack eDiscovery plan in place. To help you understand more about it, here’s all you need to know about Slack eDiscovery that can help you foster the [...]

The COVID-19 outbreak has reshaped our world, the way we live, and how we work. This health emergency has also led to industrial disruption, market fluctuation, and economic crises worldwide. Legal is counted among the affected sectors, although lawyers and law firms are experiencing good demand. Still, the big wall of obstacles (arising out of the coronavirus) is making it difficult to meet. A substantial number of lawyers and law firms (including newcomers) have been focusing on personal injury law in the last decade, practicing mass marketing on a big scale. However, due to the current overall crises, there is [...]