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Case Status Introduces Powerful New Casey AI

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. based law firms can now leverage the next generation of client engagement. The all-new Casey AI is applied AI at its best; it gives every staff member an edge and an assist where work gets done! Already hard at work, Casey AI is powering new capabilities: Casey Response™ and Casey Translate™.  This is only the beginning of the story!

Key Points: 
  • Case Status launches Casey AI, the first & only Legal Client Artificial Intelligence engine that focuses on Legal Client Engagement.
  • Casey AI is built into Case Status and powers a new suite of capabilities and enhancements that complement the core features of the software platform.
  • The all-new Casey AI is applied AI at its best; it gives every staff member an edge and an assist where work gets done!
  • Already hard at work, Casey AI is powering new capabilities: Casey Response™ and Casey Translate™.

Ricoh eDiscovery Services acquired by Array

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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EXTON, Pa., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ricoh USA, Inc., a leading provider of integrated digital services and print and imaging solutions, today announced the sale of its eDiscovery Services business to Array, a litigation support company that provides a comprehensive suite of legal services.

Key Points: 
  • EXTON, Pa., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ricoh USA, Inc ., a leading provider of integrated digital services and print and imaging solutions, today announced the sale of its eDiscovery Services business to Array, a litigation support company that provides a comprehensive suite of legal services.
  • Ricoh eDiscovery provides ISO 9001:2015 quality-certified evidence and document management solutions, as well as litigation support services that successfully integrate technology, defensible process, and professional services to meet the unique needs of the legal industry.
  • The deal marks a key moment for the legal services and solutions market, enabling both Ricoh and Array to deliver more specialized services to enhance any legal team's work.
  • This carefully considered, intentional decision is a collective win for Ricoh, Array, our customers, and the legal services industry."

TransPerfect Legal Voted #1 in Four Categories by National Law Journal

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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NEW YORK, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- TransPerfect Legal, a global leader in legal technology and support, today announced the company has been recognized in the National Law Journal's "Best of 2024 Reader Rankings" as the top legal services provider in four categories.

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  • NEW YORK, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- TransPerfect Legal , a global leader in legal technology and support, today announced the company has been recognized in the National Law Journal's "Best of 2024 Reader Rankings" as the top legal services provider in four categories.
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    Additionally, TransPerfect Legal ranked in the Top 3 for Forensics Experts, Video Deposition/Production, End-to-End Litigation Consulting, and Court Reporting.
  • The National Law Journal (NLJ) was founded in 1978 and is under the umbrella of ALM Media.
  • TransPerfect President and Co-CEO Phil Shawe commented, "TransPerfect Legal is thrilled to have again been recognized by readers of the National Law Journal.

Newell Law Group Welcomes Veteran Litigator Felton T. Newell to the Partnership

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Monday, April 1, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Newell Law Group is thrilled to announce that veteran litigator, Felton T. Newell, has joined the firm's partnership as co-managing partner and chair of the firm's Litigation practice.

Key Points: 
  • Newell Law Group is thrilled to announce that veteran litigator, Felton T. Newell, has joined the firm's partnership as co-managing partner and chair of the firm's Litigation practice.
  • LOS ANGELES, April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Newell Law Group is thrilled to announce that veteran litigator, Felton T. Newell, has joined the firm's partnership as co-managing partner and chair of the firm's Litigation practice.
  • Prior to joining Newell Law Group, Mr. Newell practiced law at several national law firms including Milbank Tweed Hadley & McCloy and Glaser Weil.
  • On the addition of Mr. Newell, firm founder and co-managing partner Quincy Newell said, "I am thrilled to partner with Felton Newell in continuing to build Newell Law Group to become one of Los Angeles' preeminent boutique law firms.

Habitat for Humanity International and AbbVie celebrate successes of five-year partnership in Puerto Rico

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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ATLANTA, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Habitat for Humanity International and AbbVie, a research-based global biopharmaceutical company, announced today the completion of their successful five-year partnership that supported the global housing nonprofit organization's long-term disaster recovery efforts in Puerto Rico.

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Habitat for Humanity International and AbbVie, a research-based global biopharmaceutical company, announced today the completion of their successful five-year partnership that supported the global housing nonprofit organization's long-term disaster recovery efforts in Puerto Rico.
  • In 2018, AbbVie announced a $50 million donation to help Habitat address critical shelter needs across Puerto Rico in response to the devastation of hurricanes Irma and Maria.
  • "We are grateful we could partner with Habitat for Humanity to fund the repair of homes, support construction workforce development, and enable affordable and safe housing for communities across Puerto Rico."
  • With the support of AbbVie, Habitat for Humanity Puerto Rico established the Habitat Builds Puerto Rico workforce program , a five-week program that provides hands-on training to students entering the construction field to help rebuild homes and communities.

GEMINI LEGAL ACCOMMODATES LOCAL EMPLOYEES; MOVES CIVIL-LAW-BASED SERVICES HUB TO SALINAS

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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ROCKLIN, Calif., March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Gemini Legal Support, Inc., a privately-owned, technology-focused, legal products and services company, today announced that the hub of their civil-law-focused services and operations has moved from Monterey to Salinas to better accommodate the company's local employees.

Key Points: 
  • ROCKLIN, Calif., March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Gemini Legal Support, Inc., a privately-owned, technology-focused, legal products and services company, today announced that the hub of their civil-law-focused services and operations has moved from Monterey to Salinas to better accommodate the company's local employees.
  • The new Salinas location saves, on average, 1.5 commute hours per day for each local employee.
  • The Salinas location is one of three Gemini Legal offices.
  • Employees in the Salinas office provide court services, process serving, records retrieval, service of process and other legal services.

Florida Personal Injury Lawyer Keith Ligori Achieves Coveted 2024 Judicial Edition AV Preeminent Rating by Martindale-Hubbell®

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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TAMPA, Fla., March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Keith Ligori, a prominent Florida Personal Injury Lawyer, has been honored with the esteemed 2024 Judicial Edition AV Preeminent Rating by Martindale-Hubbell®. This prestigious recognition, bestowed upon him by both his peers and the Judiciary, stands as a testament to his unwavering commitment to legal excellence and ethical standards.

Key Points: 
  • Achieving the AV Preeminent Rating by Martindale-Hubbell® is a testament to Florida Personal Injury and Accident Lawyer Keith Ligori's exceptional professional abilities and distinguished reputation among his peers and the Judiciary.
  • TAMPA, Fla., March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Keith Ligori, a prominent Florida Personal Injury Lawyer , has been honored with the esteemed 2024 Judicial Edition AV Preeminent Rating by Martindale-Hubbell®.
  • Ligori, a seasoned advocate for personal injury victims, is the managing partner of Ligori & Ligori Attorneys at Law , a renowned firm with offices across the State of Florida.
  • More About Ligori & Ligori Attorneys at Law:
    Ligori & Ligori Attorneys at Law has offices in Tampa, Lakeland, Key West, Ocala and Orlando, Florida.

Government Prosecutors Seek to Protect the "Privacy" of City Officials Entangled in Web of Corruption Related to DWP Billing Scandal, Says Consumer Watchdog

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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In their Response Brief, government prosecutors argued that City officials who were investigated by the FBI but ultimately not charged with a crime should have their names redacted to protect their privacy and related interests.

Key Points: 
  • In their Response Brief, government prosecutors argued that City officials who were investigated by the FBI but ultimately not charged with a crime should have their names redacted to protect their privacy and related interests.
  • Ultimately, four City officials were sentenced in connection with the DWP scandal.
  • However, significant questions remain about the roles other key officials played in the City's misconduct, including former City Attorney Mike Feuer.
  • Critics ask why certain individuals — including high-ranking personnel in the city attorney's office who remain unidentified in prosecutors' public court filings — escaped punishment."

Statement by Minister Anand on the publication of the restorative engagement program panel reports and tabling of the Employment Equity in the Public Service of Canada annual report

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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These 2 reports will play a critical role in our efforts to foster a diverse and inclusive public service, free from all forms of harassment and discrimination.

Key Points: 
  • These 2 reports will play a critical role in our efforts to foster a diverse and inclusive public service, free from all forms of harassment and discrimination.
  • The 2022–23 annual report on Employment Equity in the Public Service of Canada is the 31st report on progress toward employee equity representation within the public service.
  • These programs are providing members of under-represented groups with career development opportunities to access more senior roles in the public service.
  • At the same time, representation of all employment equity groups has increased in the Executive Leadership Development Program .

Borderless AI Launches from Stealth with $27M Investment to Bring World's First AI Agent to HR Space

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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TORONTO, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Borderless AI, the AI-powered startup disrupting the Employer of Record (EOR) space, today announced that it has raised $27 million in seed funding to leverage the power of generative AI to automate and accelerate the process of onboarding, managing, and paying international team members. Removing compliance, payment, tax law, and onboarding challenges of the past, Borderless AI's novel AI agent, Alberni, can solve complex problems and automate processes in any country around the world within 10 minutes; the market norm is 7-10 business days.

Key Points: 
  • "Our mission is to bring economic empowerment to the world," said Sean Aggarwal, Executive Chairman and Co-founder of Borderless AI.
  • Borderless AI is also a strategic partner of Large Language Model (LLM) leader Cohere and is the only partner deploying Cohere's models to global HR.
  • Borderless AI has developed its proprietary data platform that augments Cohere's LLM, putting trust and accuracy at the forefront of the technology.
  • We strongly believe that AI agents for HR will become mainstream and we're thrilled to be a part of this journey."