Scribe & Pen

04/30/2026

Continuing education in the rapidly evolving AI assisted legal landscape is key. A vetted process and trusted human-in-the-loop oversight is the only way forward.

Sullivan & Cromwell apologises to New York federal judge for string of errors in documents for Prince Group case

03/18/2026

Sanitized productions often lack the underlying metadata required for a successful motion to compel. Identifying these missing files early protects the integrity of your case. Find out.

The distinction between a logical copy and a Full File System (FFS) extraction often dictates the strength of a motion to compel or the success of a cross-examination. While logical extractions remain a common starting point in discovery, their role is increasingly limited to providing a surface-lev...

02/25/2026

Courts are increasingly demanding proof of human supervision over artificial intelligence, treating unverified machine output as a failure of professional competence. As AI logs become a central focus of discovery disputes, the role of the human in the loop is the only way to safeguard a firm’s evidentiary record. Read More.

The integration of artificial intelligence into legal workflows has transitioned from a novelty to a central component of modern practice. As firms increasingly rely on large language models to categorize documents and summarize testimony, a significant shift in judicial expectations has occurred. T...

02/24/2026

✨Pre-Con event with UF Law E-Discovery Project started off strong 👏

02/23/2026

Appellate courts review the written record, not the oral argument. An effective proposed order must anchor every factual determination to the evidence and satisfy the specific mandates of procedural rules. Drafting for the bench requires a different focus than arguing for a client. Read more.

Providing the court with a proposed order is a standard procedural step, yet its drafting is one of the most consequential acts of written advocacy in trial practice. In many courts, the prevailing party is tasked with reducing an oral ruling to writing. At that moment, counsel is not arguing for re...

02/19/2026

Anticipating evidentiary landmines through a pre-trial audit ensures that lead counsel has the necessary time to guide the trial rather than merely reacting to it. Our latest post explains how delegating substantive research allows you to identify subtle traps and deploy pocket briefs that anchor every sidebar in binding authority.

Preserving a legal position during the heat of a witness examination requires more than a timely objection; it requires an immediate infusion of substantive authority. In high-stakes litigation, the window to protect the record is often measured in seconds. If a trial team waits until the evening re...

02/17/2026

The $100 million verdict has moved from a rare anomaly to a persistent reality in modern courtrooms. Securing or dismantling these awards depends upon the quality of the pre-trial and trial record. Read the full piece:

Rising jury awards in 2026 create a paradox where courtroom success often leads to appellate vulnerability. While trial technology and jury selection have become more sophisticated, the outcomes have become increasingly volatile. The "Nuclear Verdict," any award significantly exceeding compensatory....

02/10/2026

With The Florida Bar – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

02/04/2026

As deadlines approach, many attorneys trade strategic analysis for drafting mechanics, risking weakened advocacy. Excess drafting can limit attention on case theory and evidentiary evaluation. Explore solutions that safeguard counsel oversight.

Litigation practice places significant demands on counsel. At its core, the role requires judgment, analysis, and decision-making under uncertainty. Attorneys are trained to assess risk, develop legal theories, and determine how facts, law, and procedure intersect in a given matter. Yet, as cases pr...

02/02/2026

Maintaining substantive readiness requires a disciplined approach to the months leading up to trial. Outsourcing these complex mandates ensures that every disclosure, exhibit, motion, and stipulation remains compliant with the court's expectations. Discover how to enhance your trial preparation.

Trial preparation is often conceptualized as a discrete phase commencing once a case is “trial-bound.” In practice, it constitutes a continuous narrowing of options that begins well in advance and extends beyond the dates most schedules recognize. The critical consideration isn't adherence to de...