1. Enhance Your Legal English Skills

Discover tips and strategies for improving your legal vocabulary and communication in professional legal contexts.

2. Learn Key Legal Terms in Practice

Explore essential Legal English vocabulary and see how these terms are used across areas like litigation, contracts, and negotiation.

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Discovery Phase-Essential Litigation Vocabulary-Part 4

Introduction: Discovery Phase The discovery phase is often the longest and most complex part of litigation. It is the stage where both parties exchange information, investigate facts, and gather evidenc…

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Minimalist illustration showing three legal pleading terms: Answer, Motion to Dismiss, and Affirmative Defenses

Defenses & Responsive Pleadings-Essential Litigation Vocabulary-Part 3

Introduction: Defenses & Responsive Pleadings After a lawsuit is filed, the defendant’s response becomes the first major pivot point in the litigation. This stage introduces critical tools that may …

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Filing a Lawsuit-Essential Litigation Vocabulary-Part 2

Introduction Filing a lawsuit formally initiates a legal dispute and sets in motion the procedural and substantive mechanisms of civil litigation. For lawyers—especially international attorneys practici…

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Pre-Litigation Stage-Essential Litigation Vocabulary-Part 1

Pre-Litigation Stage-Essential Litigation Vocabulary-Part 1

Introduction Litigation doesn’t begin in the courtroom—it often starts long before a complaint is filed. The pre-litigation stage is a critical phase in which lawyers communicate through letters, notice…

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10 Legal English Terms Every International Lawyer Should Know

Whether you’re drafting a contract, negotiating a deal, or advising clients across borders, here are 10 essential Legal English terms you should know—and know how to use correctly. 1. Indemnify To compe…

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17 Key Vocabulary Words for Mergers and Acquisitions

In this post, we’ll break down 17 key vocabulary words for mergers and acquisitions (M&A). These words will help you discuss important concepts surrounding M&A. 1. Merger A merger occurs when tw…

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12 Useful Trademark Vocabulary Words:

Understanding 12 Key Trademarks Terms. Trademarks play a crucial role in protecting brands and maintaining the identity of businesses in a competitive marketplace. Understanding the key terms and vocabu…

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Legal English Phrasal Verbs:

20 Essential Expressions for Lawyers. Phrasal verbs are a key part of English communication, and lawyers often rely on them in both formal and informal legal contexts. Whether you’re in a courtroom, neg…

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Venture Capital Start Up Glossary: 22 Key Terms Every Startup Should Know

Navigating the world of venture capital (VC) can feel like learning a new language. Whether you are a startup founder seeking funding or simply curious about the VC space, understanding the key terms is…

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Artificial Intelligence Glossary (Part 3): 7 key vocabulary words and phrases to understand the new language around AI.

(Confabulation) – (AI Red-Teaming) – (Provenance Data Tracking) – (Cascading Impacts) – (Custom Co-Pilots) – (Content Window) – (Homogenization). (Confabulation) Conf…

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Artificial Intelligence Glossary (Part 2): 9 key vocabulary words and phrases to understand the new language of AI.

(Dan “Do Anything Now”) – (Jailbreak) – (Safety Guardrail) – (AI-Boyfriend) – (Prompt Engineering) – (AI Whispering) – (Persona Prompt) – (New-Infor…

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Artificial Intelligence Glossary (Part 1): 13 key vocabulary words and phrases to understand the new language of AI.

(Throttle the Creation) – (Regurgitate Training Data) – (Open Source AI) – (Biden’s Executive Order) – (Every Position is being redesigned leveraging AI) – (Sexting w…

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US Supreme Court Limits Foreign Application of US Trademark Law

The Supreme Court, applying the presumption against extraterritoriality, clarified that the Lanham Act provisions in question do not have extraterritorial reach.

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