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The Power of Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) in Your Court

Discover how Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) is transforming the justice system in this post. We explore ODR’s origins in e-commerce, its growing role in courts, and its benefits for efficiency, transparency, and access to justice. Learn how this secure, tech-assisted approach can streamline conflict resolution and improve user experience for all stakeholders. Dive into the future of dispute resolution today!

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How Judges Leverage Technology in Their Courts to Improve Efficiency Podcast

In this episode of Scaling Justice, special guests Honorable Jeffrey Adler (Municipal Court Judge in Girard, OH), Honorable William Montgomery (Alaska Superior Court Judge for the 4th District), and Stacey Marz (Administrative Director for the Alaska Court System) talk about how they are leveraging technology to create more efficient courtrooms.

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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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The Top 5 Court Technology Trends to Prepare For in 2024

While artificial intelligence (AI) has been around for a while, it made a big splash in 2023, and the implications for courts are huge. Additionally, offering virtual court services remains a top priority in the legal industry. Most courts aren’t going fully virtual, but many have started adopting hybrid approaches to help ensure underserved communities and self-represented litigants (SRLs) have equitable access to court services.

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