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When AI Policies Fail: The AI Sanctions in Johnson v. Dunn and What They Mean for the Profession

Imagine this: You’re representing a state in high-stakes prison litigation. Since 2020, your firm has received more than $40 million from the client. You have written AI policies, an Artificial Intelligence Committee, and a...more

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Upholding Ethics and Professionalism in Process Serving

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Anyone who has encountered process serving in movies or television likely thinks of it as full of elaborate disguises and shady escapades leading up to the “you’ve been served” line. In reality, that’s not how it usually...more

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Defensibility Considerations Around AI in Best-Case and Worst-Case Scenarios

The integration of AI, including agentic AI, into eDiscovery workflows represents a significant evolution in how legal teams manage the review and production of electronically stored information (ESI). As with any...more

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Five Lessons for eDiscovery from Home Improvement Projects

The last few months I’ve been in the throes of multiple home improvement projects large and small requiring eight contractors and two handyman services. And what, you ask, does this have to do with eDiscovery? This experience...more

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The $20 Test: What a Parking Lot Taught Me About AI and Legal Judgment

Every day, lawyers and judges the world over are asking ChatGPT and other AI tools to help them reason through complex ethical dilemmas, draft arguments, and make strategic decisions....more

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Document Content vs. Metadata in eDiscovery AI: A Clarification of Scope, Access, and Accuracy

Abstract - This article addresses a critical source of confusion in legal technology: the conflation of document content and metadata in generative AI tools for eDiscovery. Document content is the text and visual data you see...more

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[Webinar] How to Talk to Your Litigators About eDiscovery - July 17th, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET

Litigators can be brilliant at creating legal strategies, but they’re not always technology enthusiasts. For many, eDiscovery is an unfamiliar landscape: complicated, abstract, and perceived as a cost center. So how can...more

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Dear Lawyers: You Don’t Get All Your Business From Referrals, and I Can Prove It

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Here’s a reality check that might sting: while 70% of attorneys believe referrals are their greatest channel for new business, only 30% of in-house counsel actually refer their primary law firm to peers. This massive...more

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Early Case Assessment Best Practices

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The 34th President of the United States, Dwight D. Eisenhower, once told a captivated audience that ”Plans are worthless, but planning is everything.”...more

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Do We Still Need Trial Court Judges? Or Is It Time to Let AI Take the Bench?

If you’re a judge reading this, take a breath. The goal here isn’t to paint you as the problem. Quite the opposite. The best judges—the ones who believe in the rule of law, who sweat the details and carry the weight of their...more

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[Webinar] Beyond Purview: Extending the Legal Hold Capabilities of Microsoft Purview - July 16th, 10:00 am PDT

As legal hold requirements become more stringent, many organizations are re-evaluating the legal hold management capabilities of Microsoft's E3 licensing, especially given the impending retirement by Microsoft of its classic...more

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The Perils of Legal Hallucinations and the Need for AI Training for Your In-House Legal Team!

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Generative AI is rewriting how lawyers work at record speed, but is also quietly flooding Courts with phantom citations and invented case law along the way. In recent months, a number of judges across the country have...more

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The Fragility of Chain of Custody in the Era of Digital Evidence

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“Chain of custody” is a familiar concept for anyone working in law enforcement, legal practice, or investigations. It’s a foundational part of proving that evidence presented in court is authentic, unaltered, and admissible....more

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Forging the Path Forward: My Journey Through the Evolution of eDiscovery and Legal Service Delivery

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When I first entered the legal services space over 18 years ago, eDiscovery wasn’t the structured, tech-driven process we know today – in fact, I didn’t even know what it was at the time. Like many of us back then, I learned...more

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The Five Dimensions of AI Value

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The true value of AI isn’t measured by a single metric or outcome but rather is derived from an interconnected set of goals. Read about five dimensions of value that are making AI critical for your work in eDiscovery and...more

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The Future is Now: Why Trial Lawyers and Judges Should Embrace Generative AI Now and How to Do It Safely and Productively

Introduction: The Urgency and Promise of Generative AI in Law - The unprecedented rapid advancement of generative artificial intelligence (AI) worldwide presents the legal profession with a pivotal opportunity for...more

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The AI Search Revolution in B2B Legal: Why ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Claude Are Becoming Your Biggest Referral Sources

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A quiet revolution is underway in search behavior: AI-powered search engines are becoming the primary research tool for sophisticated B2B clients who need legal services. This isn’t a gradual shift; it’s an acceleration...more

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[Virtual Event] Corporate Legal Corner & Virtual Tech Expo - July 8th, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET

Join us for the summer edition of Mitratech’s Corporate Legal Corner, a virtual event series and tech expo where legal professionals are invited to attend an expert-led panel discussion followed by solution-focused breakout...more

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Case Study: Practical Testing for Effectively Organizing Documents with GenAI Review

This case study outlines a practical framework for evaluating Generative AI (“GenAI”) review for organizing documents in discovery using Relativity’s aiR for Review....more

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Mobile Device Collections — a Potential Minefield for Lawyers

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As mobile devices have become ubiquitous, so has the need for lawyers to collect information from them to use in litigation. Due to the unique data collection challenges posed by these devices, “mobile device forensics” has...more

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Supreme Court of Texas Holds that Its Anti-Barratry Laws Do Not Apply to Conduct in Other States

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On May 9, 2025, the Supreme Court of Texas reversed an appellate court’s decision in Pohl v. Cheatham. The case involves two Texas-based attorneys, Michael Pohl and Robert Ammons, who solicited out-of-state clients with...more

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The AI Legal Landscape in 2025: Beyond the Hype

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The conversation around AI in legal practice has fundamentally shifted. We're no longer debating if AI will transform legal work, but how we implement it effectively. After 25 years navigating the intersection of law and...more

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Chambers Guidance: Using AI Large Language Models (LLMs) Wisely and Ethically

Tomorrow, I’m delivering a talk to the Texas Second Court of Appeals (Fort Worth), joined by my friend, Lynne Liberato of Houston. We will address LLM use in chambers and in support of appellate practice, where Lynne is a...more

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The Role of Large Language Models in Driving Legal Innovation

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Innovation in the legal industry is particularly challenging because the expectation of accuracy is simply higher than in most sectors. “Move fast and break things” is not an option. Even so, in a period where virtually every...more

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The AI Plunge: Partnering With a Managed Services Provider

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In the decade since the introduction of Technology Assisted Review (TAR), AI tools have steadily gained acceptance. Now, in 2025, these technologies are not only commonplace but actively sought after — even by the most...more

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