Rethinking Remote Practice: Florida Supreme Court Clarifies Rules for Out-of-State Attorneys
In the contemporary landscape of remote work, a growing number of attorneys have chosen to relocate their home offices to more appealing destinations, frequently moving out of state to utilize residences in locations featuring agreeable weather and proximity to the coast. Florida has emerged as one such attractive destination for many legal professionals. A recent […]
Technology and Data: Driving Better Outcomes in Divorce
Karla Uribe is joining Hello Divorce as its first Chief Product Officer, assuming the leadership role on February 1. She maintains the belief that technology and data offer significant potential to achieve superior outcomes for separating couples and their children. Ms. Uribe’s primary mission is to oversee the product’s transformation, shifting the platform from one […]
Legal Technology Sector Performance: The Case of Evisort’s Doubled Revenue
The recent performance of Evisort, a provider of artificial intelligence driven contract management solutions, offers significant insight into the current state of the legal technology market. The company recently released a year end report revealing it doubled its revenue and headcount during 2021. Evisort’s Growth and Market Context This substantial growth follows Evisort’s February announcement […]
Recognizing Excellence: Winners of the 2021 American Legal Technology Awards
The winners for the second annual American Legal Technology Awards (ALTA) have been announced. This competition was established in 2020 to recognize and honor exceptional achievements within the legal technology sector. For the 2021 awards, the competition expanded its recognition to include a runner up and an honorable mention in each category. A series of […]
Federal Judges’ Financial Conflicts: Free Law Project Publishes Data Following Wall Street Journal Exposé
An extensive investigation by The Wall Street Journal revealed a significant ethical lapse: 131 federal judges presided over cases despite holding a financial interest, a direct violation of the law. To uncover these breaches, journalists meticulously examined the financial holdings of approximately 700 federal judges against tens of thousands of court cases. The critical data […]
Ethical Guidance for Legal Practice in a Post Pandemic Era: A Review of Formal Opinions
The global pandemic introduced several ethical challenges for legal professionals, prompting the issuance of numerous ethics opinions to address these novel issues. Although the immediate crisis has subsided, many legal practitioners continue to maintain virtual operations. As a partial or fully virtual practice model is likely to endure, it is beneficial to compile and review […]
Capital Investment Fuels Remote Litigation Technology Development
Lightning Law Technologies, a Seattle based startup creating software for remote testimony and legal proceedings, successfully secured a $1 million seed funding round. This capital infusion will be used by the company to expedite the development of its digital platform. Founded by Seattle trial attorney Alisa Brodkowitz, the company is building a comprehensive platform designed […]
Executive Appointment: Former Legal Publishing Leader Joins Integreon Board
The global managed services provider Integreon announced the appointment of Lou Andreozzi to its board of directors. Mr. Andreozzi previously served as the chairman of Bloomberg Law and as the chief executive officer of LexisNexis North American Legal Markets. This announcement follows the recent acquisition of Integreon by the private equity firm EagleTree Capital. Integreon […]
Updated Ethical Principles: Canadian Judges Must Demonstrate Technology Proficiency and Exercise Social Media Caution
The Canadian Judicial Council has published a modernized edition of its Ethical Principles for Judges, a foundational document for federally appointed judges. This revision, produced after four years of consultation including public input, is the first since 1998 and introduces specific guidelines addressing judges use of technology and social media. This development follows earlier discourse […]
The Legal Profession’s Embrace of Substack
The landscape of legal commentary and professional writing is evolving, marked by a shift in how established figures choose to publish their work. This is evident in the recent move by David Lat, founder of the prominent blog Above the Law in 2006 and the earlier anonymous blog Underneath Their Robes in 2004. After a […]