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From Courtrooms to Computers: ODR Lessons from Massachusetts Trial Court Video Podcast

In this episode of “Scaling Justice,” we explore the transformative world of Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) with insights from the Massachusetts Trial Courts. Discover how technology is revolutionizing the legal landscape by making justice more accessible and efficient. Our expert guest, Caitlin Reddy, shares her experience and lessons learned from implementing ODR. She highlights the challenges and successes of moving from traditional courtrooms to digital platforms. Join us as we explore the future of justice and the innovative solutions that are breaking down barriers and taking us from courtrooms to computers.

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Trailblazers of Justice: Women Transforming the Legal Landscape

Explore the key components and challenges of effective data governance in the justice industry. Learn how accurate data capture, adherence to standards, and frameworks like NODS and ECF ensure data integrity, security, and public trust. Discover the role of AI in enhancing data management and how to overcome obstacles to implement a robust data governance framework.

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Enhancing Justice Security and Accuracy Through Effective Data Governance

Explore the key components and challenges of effective data governance in the justice industry. Learn how accurate data capture, adherence to standards, and frameworks like NODS and ECF ensure data integrity, security, and public trust. Discover the role of AI in enhancing data management and how to overcome obstacles to implement a robust data governance framework.

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Transforming Courtrooms: How In-Court Processing is Streamlining Justice in the Digital Age

While there have been great strides made in the justice industry to modernize courtrooms, there are still many courts utilizing paper processes. It’s understandable because paper has been a trusted process for decades. But new technology is paving the way for courts to establish new, more efficient processes that significantly cut time and operating expenses. In this blog post, we explore what In-Court Processing is, why many courts are still hesitant to adopt it, and how this technology is such a game-changer.

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7 Important Court Technology Trends You Should Expect in 2025

As we move into 2025, the justice industry will transform significantly due to artificial intelligence (AI), improving access to justice, data governance, and virtual services. While challenges related to security, privacy, and ethics remain, there is a growing demand for AI and cloud-based systems. Read these seven upcoming trends in the justice system.

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AI in the Justice Industry: What Courts Need to Know and What’s Coming

While artificial intelligence (AI) has been around for a while, it made a big splash in 2023. There are many components of AI, and the implications for the legal industry are huge. As AI continues to evolve, we expect to see more courts exploring what AI means for them specifically and determining the measurable gains of its use. In addition, we expect courts to explore some of the hot topics related to court privacy, cyber security, and deep fakes as they pertain to AI.  

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How To Choose the Right CMS

How do you choose the right CMS for your court? In this post we explore how to prepare for your CMS search, what questions you should ask vendors, and how to determine what solution is the right fit for your court.  

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