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Artificial intelligence is reshaping litigation faster than any prior wave of legal technology. From discovery and case strategy to billing models and governance, AI is changing what clients expect and how firms compete. Bringing together perspectives from senior litigators, innovation leaders, and legal technologists, this eBook asks the question:
In the future, how will AI transform litigation, and what should law firms do to prepare?
The future of AI in litigation: Predictions and advice from legal industry experts offers a variety of topics for consideration including:
- AI as a force multiplier for litigation strategy and advocacy
- Predictive discovery and faster, insight-driven case development
- Governance, transparency, and defensible use of generative AI
- Shifting economics, billing models, and client expectations
- Cultural change and the evolving role of the modern litigator
Gain practical, experience-based insight into how litigation is changing—and what firms must do now to stay competitive. The eBook is available now and features experts from White & Case, Orrick, Baker Botts, Burges Salmon, and more. Get it here.
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Crimson, the AI platform for litigators, has published the Litigation AI Playbook 2026.
The 65-page Playbook is the first comprehensive analysis of how AI is being used in litigation and arbitration, based on conversations with more than 200 litigation partners, innovation managers and knowledge lawyers. The publication offers a detailed look at the impact of AI on how cases are run, billing, client expectations, recruitment and training of junior litigators, as well as judicial, arbitral and regulatory developments.
The full playbook can be downloaded here.
Crimson, the AI platform for litigators, has published the Litigation AI Playbook 2026.
The 65-page Playbook is the first comprehensive analysis of how AI is being used in litigation and arbitration, based on conversations with more than 200 litigation partners, innovation managers and knowledge lawyers. The publication offers a detailed look at the impact of AI on how cases are run, billing, client expectations, recruitment and training of junior litigators, as well as judicial, arbitral and regulatory developments.
The full playbook can be downloaded here.
Leveraging Social Media Insights in Claims Settlements: A Strategic Tool for Attorneys
In today’s digital landscape, more than 70% of people actively share aspects of their lives online. For attorneys handling litigated claims, that digital footprint can reveal critical evidence – sometimes making the difference between a high-value payout and a significantly reduced settlement.
When collected ethically and presented correctly, social media insights can provide court-admissible evidence that strengthens discovery, improves deposition preparation and supports more favorable settlement outcomes.
The Role of Social Media in Litigation
Attorneys face rising claim exposures, higher verdict values and increasing litigation costs. At the same time, many claimants maintain active social media profiles that may contradict allegations related to injury severity, lifestyle limitations or damages.
While social media evidence is powerful, it presents challenges:
- Expanding digital footprints that require expertise to assess
- Admissibility and ethical compliance requirements
- Costly, time-intensive traditional discovery methods
A structured approach to social media analysis helps attorneys address these challenges efficiently.
Key Stages Where Social Media Insights Add Value
Social media analysis can support litigation strategy at multiple points, including:
- Preliminary Discovery: Identifying undisclosed accounts and inconsistencies
- Requests for Production: Informing targeted discovery requests
- Deposition Preparation: Guiding questioning with verified online activity
- Arbitration and Mediation: Strengthening negotiation positions
- Pre-Trial Preparation: Compiling behavioral patterns and exhibits
Strengthening Evidence and Negotiation Strategies
Social media investigations can uncover information that challenges exaggerated claims and unsupported settlement demands. Verified online activity often provides a clearer picture of a claimant’s physical abilities, lifestyle and prior conditions, helping resolve cases more efficiently.
Case Example
A claimant demanded nearly $1 million for pain and suffering related to a fingernail injury. A targeted social media review revealed prior posts describing a similar injury years earlier, contributing to a settlement reduction from $999,999 to $2,500.
Enhancing Discovery and Deposition Preparation
Traditional discovery does not always reveal the full picture. Social media background checks can supplement depositions and interrogatories by identifying contradictions before testimony or validating concerns afterward.
Case Example
In one matter, a claimant testified to severe physical limitations. Social media findings later revealed skydiving, bowling and physically demanding activities during the same period, leading to a significantly reduced settlement.
Ethical and Legally Compliant Evidence Collection
Improperly obtained social media content may be challenged or excluded in court. Best practices include:
- Collecting only publicly available content
- Verifying authenticity through metadata
- Preserving evidence in litigation-ready formats
- Ensuring reports meet court admissibility standards
Understanding the Limitations
Attorneys must also account for risks such as manipulated content, fake accounts, outdated posts, private “burner” accounts, and relevant activity appearing on third-party profiles. Expert oversight helps ensure findings are accurate, contextual and defensible.
A Smarter Approach to Claims Settlements
As digital evidence becomes increasingly central to litigation, attorneys who integrate social media insights strategically gain a measurable advantage. When used correctly, social media analysis can strengthen case evidence, improve discovery efficiency and reduce settlement costs.
Social Discovery provides actionable, court-admissible social media evidence at key stages of litigation, helping legal teams build stronger cases with less expense.
Learn more: https://www.socialdiscoverycorp.com/industries/attorneys
Contact us: info@socialdiscoverycorp.com
UnitedLex, a tech-enabled legal and professional services company, is proud to present its latest report, Booster Shot: How Legal Departments Are Driving Value in Life Sciences, spotlighting a profound shift in how legal teams within the life sciences industry are approaching legal operations, litigation, and IP strategy. The report, which surveyed 100 senior in-house professionals at life sciences companies, highlights the increasing pressure to improve productivity, manage rising litigation risks, and reframe legal from a cost center into a business enabler.
In-house legal teams know the mandate: operate more efficiently, demonstrate value to the business, and do more with the same—or less. But while the expectation is clear, the path forward often isn’t. With growing complexity, rising demands, and evolving workstreams, the real question is: where do you start?
Efficiency today isn’t just about cutting costs or reducing outside counsel spend. It’s about looking holistically at your legal department—how work is done, who’s doing it, and where your resources are going. It’s about aligning spend, talent, and technology to get the right work done in the right way.
Legal teams are exploring new strategies to meet these expectations. That might mean shifting more work in-house, partnering with alternative legal service providers (ALSPs), or deploying smarter workflows and tools. The goal? Free up time, reduce friction, and better support the business—without sacrificing quality or responsiveness.
As Paragon CEO Trista Engel puts it,
“You have to make the time to find your team time. This kind of assessment is an investment—but it’s one that pays dividends in efficiency, impact, and peace of mind. In today’s environment, you can’t afford not to.”
This guide is designed to help. You’ll learn how to assess your current state, uncover inefficiencies, and identify practical ways to align your team’s resources with the work that matters most. By taking a more strategic view of your operations, you can build a more agile, high-impact legal team—one that’s ready to meet today’s challenges and tomorrow’s demands. Download the guide.
In this playbook, we share 3 examples of how GCs are optimizing the value of their resources – how to optimize your in-house team, what is best handled by outside counsel, and how to lean on your flexible talent partner to get the most out of both.
The upside includes avoiding team burnout and notable savings on recruitment and retention expenses.
Also included is a tactical decision tree titled “Full-Time Hire, Outside Counsel, Or Flexible Talent?” to immediately bring rightsourced thinking to your legal team.
Rightsourcing is “not about always going for the lowest cost option. Instead, it’s about making the decision that will maximize the value your department can deliver,” says Paragon Legal President & COO Jessica Markowitz.
The rise of flexible in-house counsel is game changing for how much your legal team can accomplish. Read on to learn how.
Transforming Legal Ops
You’re expected to manage risk, drive efficiency, and do more with less, all while under constant pressure to prove value. Filevine helps legal teams operate like a high-per formance business unit, not a cost center.
Whitepaper: Choosing Between LLM and Translation AI – The Winning Strategy for Your Business
In an era where legal documentation must be precise, secure, and adaptable to international regulations, “Choosing Between LLM and Translation AI: The Winning Strategy for Your Business” is an essential read for legal professionals. This whitepaper from Systran by ChapsVision provides an in-depth analysis of how large language models (LLMs) and specialized AI for translation impact industries that require accuracy and confidentiality—such as law.
For law firms, in-house legal teams, and compliance officers, this whitepaper is a strategic guide to adopting AI-powered translation solutions without compromising accuracy, security, or regulatory obligations.