The Docuswamp: Construction Litigation AI and the Future of Discovery
The article discusses the author's experience with outside lawyers and the need for clear communication regarding litigation costs and liability assessments.
A Little Less Conversation, a Little More Action Please - As in-house counsel, I had a rule: on the first substantive call with my outside lawyer, I wanted two things: (1) the projected cost to litigate through written discovery, and (2) an honest liability read. Not the Pollyanna version. Not the mealy-mouthed “we have strong arguments” version that drags the engagement out for another six months. My outside lawyers had to take a position and say it with their whole chest.... By: TransPerfect Legal