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 […]
Former Legal Technology Founder Receives Seven Year Prison Sentence for Fraud and Forgery
Between 2016 and 2018, Human&Legal published a series of posts concerning Derek Bluford, a figure who was once considered a rising star in the legal technology startup sector. Bluford’s prominence declined following a 2016 report of his settlement in a lawsuit. This legal action charged him with impersonating a lawyer, forging legal documents, and fraudulently […]
Advancing Legal Service Delivery: A New Think Tank for Business Model Innovation
An international consortium of seven legal industry leaders and experts, spearheaded by U.K. consultant Richard Tromans, has established a new think tank to catalyze transformation within the legal business model. The initiative focuses specifically on optimizing the methods by which corporate and commercial legal services are delivered and billed. The think tank, named Changing Legal, […]
Adapting Legal Practice: Key Strategies for the Evolving Workplace
The events of the past year have fundamentally altered the operating environment for legal professionals and law firms. These unprecedented challenges, however, have also yielded valuable lessons and new opportunities for growth. This week, the Human&Legal Resource Center features a whitepaper from NetDocuments that specifically addresses the unique obstacles confronting the legal industry today and […]
A Tribute: Remembering Leaders and Contributors in Legal Technology and Innovation
This reflection pays homage to members of the legal technology and innovation community whose lives concluded during a difficult year. Their collective impact on the legal profession, through technological advancement, commitment to access to justice, and leadership in practice management, continues to resonate. The Foundation of Support The passing of Jill Marie Arneson O’Keefe, wife […]
Judicial Review of Public Health Orders: Varied Outcomes in “Reopen” Litigation
Lawsuits challenging governors’ and mayors’ public health orders issued in response to the COVID-19 pandemic have been filed across the United States, yielding mixed judicial outcomes. This legal analysis examines the varied results, referencing a specific case in Maryland and contrasting it with decisions in other states. Grounds for Judicial Success and Failure The success […]