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Artificial intelligence has the potential to transform the legal profession through its ability to uncover information and insights hidden in large amounts of data. Already today we have: generative AI tools that can summarize vast amounts of case law or spot weaknesses in an opponent’s pleading AI-powered software that can pull critical pieces of information…

Not so long ago, a deposition was an in-person deposition. And court proceedings took place inside the courthouse. No exceptions. But the legal profession’s embrace of technology to keep law practices running and caseloads manageable during the COVID-19 pandemic transformed the justice system. A deposition during the pandemic was a remote deposition. And court proceedings…

The end of the calendar year is traditionally an opportunity to reflect on the past and to look ahead – for opportunities and for danger signs. In our corner of the legal services industry, four trends appear worthy of consideration at the present moment. They are: increased demands for technology adoption within legal departments and…

Experienced litigators know that a few moments of reflection and planning at the end of a deposition pay big dividends down the road. The deposition’s conclusion is the time to tie up loose ends with opposing counsel, reaffirm any stipulations that might have been made, ensure that the court reporter is properly instructed, and create…

A few moments of housekeeping at the end of a deposition can pay big dividends later. After all, impressions of the deponent’s testimony are fresh and everyone involved in the deposition is present, either online or in the deposition room. Now is the time to clear up loose ends with opposing counsel, note any stipulations…

If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s possible to create a “video deposition” merely by recording a Zoom call, you’re not alone. After all, the litigators and witnesses, and the court reporter, are present, their voices and images transmitted – reliably, it appears – across the Internet to each other. The technology to make a video…