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Is Your Contract Lifecycle Management System Holding You Back? Unpacking the Pitfalls of CLM Technology

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Las Vegas, Nevada — At recent legal technology conferences, discussions have frequently centered on the challenges surrounding Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) systems. While these systems promise efficiency and improved metrics, many organizations find themselves grappling with disappointments, including poor user adoption and lengthy contract cycle times. A key issue faced by businesses is the lengthy duration from initiating a deal to finalizing a contract, known as contract cycle time. This includes all stages from drafting to obtaining signatures. For companies, the pressure is clear: expedite deals to maximize revenue. Unfortunately, many find that, after investing … Read more

Montana Jury Awards $11.2 Million to Girl Left Blind by Childhood Abuse, Holding State Agency Accountable for Negligence

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GREAT FALLS, Mont. — A Cascade County jury has awarded $11.2 million to 16-year-old Seraphina Wilson, who suffered severe injuries as an infant due to a violent incident in her home. This ruling stems from the jury’s conclusion that the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) failed to take sufficient action during a prior abuse investigation. The case against the state was already established in a previous ruling, where a Cascade County judge determined negligence on the part of the DPHHS in 2021. The jury’s verdict reinforces the need for accountability when … Read more

"Atlanta Jury Awards $40 Million to Trafficking Survivor, Holding Hotel Liable for Exploitation of Minor"

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ATLANTA — A federal jury has held a hotel operator responsible for the sex trafficking of a teenage girl who was exploited at the United Inn & Suites for over a month. The verdict, reached late Friday, follows a civil lawsuit filed in 2020 by a woman identified as J.G., who claims she was trafficked as a minor between 2018 and 2019 at this Decatur location. Now an adult, J.G. alleges that Northbrook Industries, Inc., the hotel’s owner, turned a blind eye to the exploitation occurring on its premises despite clear warning signs. Jurors awarded … Read more

Oregon Jury Hands $50 Million Verdict to Wildfire Survivors, Holding PacifiCorp Accountable for 2020 Fires

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Portland, Oregon — A Multnomah County jury has awarded approximately $50 million to ten survivors of the devastating Labor Day wildfires that swept across Oregon in 2020, marking a significant legal victory against PacifiCorp, an electric utility company. This ruling adds to a series of verdicts that have collectively imposed more than $385 million in damages on the company, stemming from its alleged negligence during extreme fire conditions. The recent jury decision follows a 2023 class-action verdict that determined PacifiCorp failed to adequately shut off power, which contributed to the outbreak of four major wildfires. … Read more