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Bench IQ Secures $5.3M Funding to Transform Legal Strategies with AI-Driven Judicial Insights

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San Francisco, California — Bench IQ, an artificial intelligence-driven platform for judicial intelligence, has successfully secured $5.3 million in a recent Seed funding round. This follows the company’s earlier pre-seed funding of $2.1 million last year, marking a significant milestone in its journey toward transforming the legal sector. The funding will primarily be allocated towards enhancing Bench IQ’s unique dataset, refining its AI capabilities, and expanding its workforce in both the United States and Canada. The company emphasizes the necessity of accurately predicting judicial outcomes, citing that only about 3% of decisions in the United … Read more

Veteran Judge Donovan J. Foughty Reflects on 37 Years of Service as He Bids Farewell to the Bench

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DEVILS LAKE, N.D. — After a distinguished 37-year career, Ramsey County Presiding Judge Donovan J. Foughty has announced his retirement, concluding an era marked by significant contributions to state and tribal judicial relationships. Foughty’s retirement will take effect on September 30. Reflecting on his career, Foughty expressed gratitude for his journey in the North Dakota judiciary, which began in 1987. He emphasized the rewarding nature of judicial work, where problem-solving becomes a daily challenge. “It’s always nice learning something new, and being retired means those opportunities will be fewer,” he remarked about what he anticipates … Read more

Reflections from the Bench: A Retired Judge’s Return Sparks Life Lessons in Our Community

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Hometown, State – In an unusual turn of events, a retired judge returned briefly to the bench, providing valuable life lessons and insights drawn from decades of legal experience. The judge, whose career was marked by a commitment to justice and community engagement, reappeared in a local courtroom for a community outreach program aimed at educating young citizens about the judicial system. During this special session, the judge addressed a group of high school students, sharing anecdotes from their time on the bench and emphasizing the importance of civic responsibility. The event aimed to demystify … Read more

Emily Nolan-Plutchak Appointed as Wood County Circuit Court’s New Judge, Bringing Advocacy Experience to the Bench

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WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wis. — Emily Nolan-Plutchak has been appointed as a new judge for the Wood County Circuit Court. The announcement, made public on Friday, highlights her extensive background in criminal law and her dedication to public service in the legal field. Nolan-Plutchak’s appointment comes following a rigorous selection process. She is expected to take on a significant role in handling a variety of cases within the circuit court, which serves as a critical hub for legal proceedings in the region. Her background as a public defender has equipped her with firsthand experience in the … Read more