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Stephen Dowling, CEO of TrialView will be speaking at ODR 2022, The 21st International Online Dispute Resolution in Dublin.

Stephen Dowling is a highly experienced trial lawyer and founder of TrialView, a digital disputes platform that streamlines the virtual and hybrid hearing process. With over 18 years of experience in commercial and civil litigation and an MA in Commercial Law from Cambridge University.

Stephen’s expertise and innovative approach to dispute resolution have earned him a spot as one of the speakers at ODR 2022, The 21st International Online Dispute Resolution Forum, which will be held in Dublin, Ireland, from May 3-5, 2022. His presentation is sure to be insightful and informative, and attendees will gain valuable insights into the future of online dispute resolution.

 

Earlier this year, the Law Commission published their Consultation paper which explores potential reforms to the Arbitration Act 1996.

The Act is being assessed due to the exponential growth of London-based arbitration since it came into force, and also, due to a need to modernise sections of the legislation. A public consultation event, co-hosted by the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIARB) and the Law Commission, took place on 29th November 2022, with a brief overview set out below.

One section of the Law Commission summary provisionally concludes that the Act is compatible with the use of modern technology and allows for remote hearings and the use of electronic communication, document management and evidence presentation however, consultees are asked whether the Act has the potential to expressly empower an arbitral tribunal to order remote hearings and the use of electronic documentation.

Read more in our LinkedIn article here.

As the world becomes increasingly digital, it’s no surprise that the legal industry is following suit.

In particular, online dispute resolution (ODR) is gaining traction as an efficient and effective way to resolve disputes remotely. In a recent article titled “Litigation: A digital future,” Savannah Seymour explores the potential benefits of ODR and how it’s changing the legal landscape.

The article notes that ODR can provide a way to resolve disputes without the need for physical presence, saving time and money for all parties involved. Additionally, ODR can make the process more accessible to those who may have trouble traveling or attending in-person hearings. While there are still some challenges to be addressed, such as ensuring access to justice for all and improving digital infrastructure, the article suggests that ODR has the potential to be a game-changer for the legal industry. As more people become comfortable with technology and remote working becomes the norm, ODR is likely to become an increasingly important part of the dispute resolution process.

Read more on lawsociety.org

A recent article from by Eimear McCann highlights the emergence of the litigation workspace as a new category of legal technology.

The article notes that litigation workspaces are becoming increasingly popular as law firms seek to streamline their operations and improve efficiency. By consolidating all aspects of litigation into one platform, firms can save time and reduce the risk of errors. Additionally, litigation workspaces can provide a better client experience by allowing clients to access case information and communicate with their legal team in real-time.

As a complete digital disputes platform, TrialView is well-positioned to support the trend towards litigation workspaces. Trialview’s platform provides a range of tools to manage disputes, including bundle creation, evidence presentation, and video integration. By centralising all aspects of the dispute resolution process, TrialView can help law firms and their clients save time and improve communication.

Read more at law.com

Stephen Dowling, CEO of TrialView, recently appeared on The Fifth Court, a legal podcast in Ireland.

In episode seven of the podcast, Dowling joined hosts Gerard Groarke to discuss his experience as a commercial litigator and his transition to legal tech entrepreneurship. During the podcast, Dowling shared insights into the legal industry and highlighted the potential for technology to transform the way disputes are resolved. He emphasised the importance of embracing innovation to meet the changing needs of clients and to improve the efficiency of the legal system.

As the founder of TrialView, a complete digital disputes platform, Stephen is well-versed in the potential of technology to improve dispute resolution. The platform facilitates virtual and hybrid hearings and offers bundle creation, evidence presentation, and video integration in one streamlined platform.

Listen to the episode here.

With court guidelines now compelling legal teams to digitise their bundling processes, how can TrialView assist?

According to the latest court guidelines, legal teams must now digitise their bundling processes. However, it can be difficult to know what options there are on the market, how to get the most out of a specific piece of technology, or if they are even any good.

Various PDF editing tools have been a popular solution. However, these tools can prove challenging in situations where bundles are particularly voluminous or go through multiple iterations, requiring the bundle creator to add, replace or remove documents and track these changes in some way as the matter landscape evolves.

Further, this offline method then requires the bundle creator to recirculate a new bundle each time a new version is finalised. This can be an incredibly laborious task which is subject to a considerable level of human-error for even the most experienced bundle-makers.

So, what’s the solution? Read on to discover how court bundle software can help you work smarter, not harder.

4 ways TrialView can help you with eBundling

1. Reduces mistakes

TrialView’s eBundling feature deduplicates upon upload. This ensures that only one version of each document exists on the platform, reducing the possibility of duplicative work product being applied to multiple different versions.

Additionally, the workspace provides a dynamic environment to update and replace documents in your bundle. Our insert feature allows these changes to be made without affecting the global page numbering – which means one less thing for your team to track.

2. Collaborate in real-time

TrialView’s platform also promotes collaboration between team members, with all work product saved automatically with every change.

Further, different permission levels can be granted to various documents and bundles so access can be managed depending on whether you’re collaborating with counsel, witnesses or the client. Our solution provides a dynamic, single source of truth for all team members.

3. Ensure compliance

Many courts are updating their guidelines to compel legal teams to digitise their legal processes during proceedings.

Our workspace supports compliance with the most up-to-date rules, so your team doesn’t have to include additional, manual steps to ensure you’re adhering to current court guidelines. See our eBundling court guide here for more information on staying compliant.

4. A single environment

Finally, our court bundle software can serve your needs from bundle creation all the way through to the end of trial. There are huge benefits to using a single platform across multiple stages of a matter.

For example, saved time and costs associated with migration, risk of work product loss or lack of compatibility between chosen platforms, and potential training time for team members to get up to speed using a new system.

The ability to leverage different features of the same platform at different stages of your proceedings ensures you have cost certainty and valuable work product saved to use throughout the lifecycle of your case.

Discover the benefits of TrialView

TrialView offers one platform for great results, allowing you to work with speed and efficiency for every aspect of your case.

Whether you are working from Excel, PDF, Word, or email, our dynamic, award-winning solution enables fast and efficient bundle creation. Plus, advanced AI tools such as data recognition, smart pagination, de-duplication, and auto-indexing ensure your bundles can be organised very quickly.

So, if you want to focus on outcomes and worry less about hearing prep, book your tailored demo today or contact us to find out how our court bundling software can help.