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Keeping Chaos in Check: Building Repeatable Workflows for Complex Litigation 

Managing multiple litigation matters at once can feel like juggling flaming torches, each one with its own deadlines, filings, and client expectations. For legal project managers, the key to maintaining order amid the chaos is to develop repeatable workflows that bring structure and predictability to even the most complex cases. By systematizing routine processes, you […]

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When Fair Use Meets the Machine: The Unsettled Law of AI Training 

The past year has turned “fair use” from a sleepy copyright doctrine into a front-page legal debate. As artificial intelligence models learn to write, paint, compose, and converse, they also raise an uncomfortable question: what does it mean to “use” something creatively when that use happens inside a neural network? The law of fair use

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Blockchain, Borders, & Big Data: Who Really Holds the Keys? 

For years, blockchain was dismissed as a niche tool for crypto traders. Now, governments around the world are leveraging it to reengineer trust in public institutions and in doing so, potentially recast the relationship between the individual and the state.  Imagine tapping your digital ID to access healthcare, vote, or verify property ownership, which are

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The High Stakes of Commercial Foreclosure 

When most people hear the word “foreclosure,” they picture a homeowner losing their house. But commercial foreclosure is a different animal altogether. The risks go far beyond the loss of a piece of property. For business owners, investors, and guarantors, a commercial foreclosure can ripple through every part of their financial lives.  It’s Not Just the

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Back to Basics: What is a Contract? 

As a litigator, I’ve seen firsthand how misunderstandings about contracts can lead to costly disputes. In today’s fast-paced business world, it’s easy to overlook the fundamentals, but getting back to basics can save you time, money, and headaches. That’s why I’m diving into one of the most foundational elements of business: the contract. Whether you’re

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South Carolina Court of Appeals Puts a 90-Day Cap on Pay-When-Paid Clauses 

South Carolina law has long rejected “pay-if-paid” clauses. Contractors cannot avoid paying subcontractors simply because the owner has not paid them. “Pay-when-paid” clauses, however, have lived in a gray area. Courts said they could be enforced for a “reasonable” time, but no one knew how long that meant.  That changed with the Court of Appeals’

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The Tools & Systems That Keep Me Organized as a Legal Project Manager 

Working in legal project management means balancing deadlines, clients, attorneys, and a constant flow of documents and communications. Organization isn’t just helpful, it’s essential. Over time, I’ve found a few tools and systems that keep me on track and help my team deliver efficiently:  Clio – The Matter Management Hub Clio is the foundation of how

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Taking the Passenger’s Side: Are Rideshare Companies Doing Enough to Protect You—And Can the Law Make Them? 

Introduction  Recent reporting about the frequency of sexual assault complaints against Uber drivers—and Uber’s knowledge of the complaints and its failure to implement effective deterrents—has revived a national discussion about the role rideshare companies play in protecting their passengers. While much of the debate involves the question of whether drivers are employees or independent contractors,

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Emerging Tech and Data Privacy- AI, IoT, and Blockchain Risks

Businesses owners and their teams are facing fresh privacy puzzles every day. AI is changing how we make decisions, connected gadgets are gathering more information than ever, and blockchain and web3 are flipping the ideas of trusted systems and the need for intermediaries on their heads. These innovations promise otherworldly advantages for those that adopt

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