Technology

Everlaw and International Litigation Services Join Forces for Groundbreaking Litigation Technology

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OAKLAND, Calif. – Everlaw, a cloud-native investigation and litigation platform, has announced a strategic partnership with International Litigation Services (ILS), a plaintiffs’ ediscovery firm. This multi-year partnership will provide best-in-class services on the Everlaw platform for the plaintiffs bar, streamlining the path to uncovering the truth in high-profile and high-impact multi-district litigation cases. Through this partnership, Everlaw’s ediscovery platform will be enhanced with state-of-the-art technology and collaboration features. Advanced AI and an intuitive interface will be made available to ILS consultants, who specialize in optimizing workflows and uncovering hidden truths that plaintiffs’ counsel know exist … Read more

Newark Joins New York in Lawsuit Against Hyundai and Kia Over Missing Anti-Theft Technology, Thefts Soar by 1,200%

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Newark, New Jersey is joining other cities, including New York, in filing a lawsuit against Hyundai and Kia. The lawsuit alleges that the car manufacturers knowingly neglected to include anti-theft technology in their vehicles. The issue came to light through a viral TikTok video, and as a result, vehicle thefts involving Hyundai and Kia models in Newark rose by more than 1,200%. In 2022, Newark reported 110 thefts of Hyundai and Kia vehicles. However, within the first 10 months of 2023, that number skyrocketed to over 1,900 thefts. This significant increase in thefts prompted the … Read more

Landmark Decision: Disney Found Liable for $600K in Copyright Trial over Innovative Motion-Capture Technology

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — In a copyright trial that involved motion-capture technology, a US jury has ruled that Disney owes $600,000. The trial centered on allegations made by a company called SAG-AFTRA, which represents performers, that Disney used its members’ performances in blockbuster films without authorization. The trial lasted for three weeks and ended with the jury issuing a verdict in favor of SAG-AFTRA. Motion-capture technology, which involves recording an actor’s movements and digitally transferring them onto a computer-generated character, has become increasingly popular in the film industry. This trial shed light on the legal … Read more

Mother’s Concern for Son’s Safety Leads to Community Outreach Efforts and Technology Tracking

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ALBUQUERQUE, NM – Concerns for the safety of a missing teenager have arisen, prompting an ongoing investigation by local authorities. On January 4, 2022, Police Commissioner Gentile released a statement regarding the case, expressing apprehension over the well-being of the teenager, identified as Lockhart. In the midst of these troubling circumstances, information revealed in a lawsuit points to the mother, Solomon, taking numerous actions to locate her son, including distributing flyers, seeking community assistance, and attempting to track his digital devices. Lockhart’s disappearance has caused deep concern within the community, triggering an extensive search effort. … Read more