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Insights, updates, and legal tech trends from the Precedent team.

The Lobster That Lives in Your Terminal
Engineering6 min read

The Lobster That Lives in Your Terminal

Why an open-source AI assistant running on a Mac Mini might matter more than the next GPT wrapper.

Casey
January 26, 2026
How We Built a Credible ROI Calculator (Without the BS)
Product

How We Built a Credible ROI Calculator (Without the BS)

Most ROI calculators are trust-destroying snake oil. Here's how we built one that prospects actually believe, using real customer data and conservative assumptions.

Precedent Team
5 min
An AI Assistant That Handles Your Casework Like Clockwork
Product

An AI Assistant That Handles Your Casework Like Clockwork

How PI firms use AI assistants to generate timelines, assess injuries, calculate damages, and highlight case strengths—while attorneys focus on strategy.

Casey
8 min
AI That Works for Anyone, No Prompting Expertise Needed
Product

AI That Works for Anyone, No Prompting Expertise Needed

Built-in tools deliver timelines, chronologies, case analysis, and missing document detection—without requiring prompt engineering skills.

Casey
9 min
How AI Navigates the High-Stakes Nuance of Litigation
Legal Tips

How AI Navigates the High-Stakes Nuance of Litigation

AI helps litigators draft interrogatories, prep depositions, audit discovery, and sharpen arguments—while human judgment remains central to strategy.

Casey
9 min
Integrating AI Into Your PI Practice: A Step-by-Step Guide
Firm Growth

Integrating AI Into Your PI Practice: A Step-by-Step Guide

A practical playbook for COOs and firm administrators implementing AI. Covers pilot programs, prompt libraries, adoption training, and measuring success.

Casey
10 min
Why Generic AI Tools Put PI Firms at Risk (And What to Do About It)
Legal Tips

Why Generic AI Tools Put PI Firms at Risk (And What to Do About It)

ChatGPT and generic AI tools lack HIPAA compliance, cite fake cases, and don't understand PI law. Learn what a secure, PI-ready AI platform looks like.

Casey
9 min
Case Economics: How AI Manages Bills, Liens, and Settlement Projections
Best Practices

Case Economics: How AI Manages Bills, Liens, and Settlement Projections

AI transforms bill reconciliation, lien tracking, and settlement modeling from spreadsheet chaos to automated ledgers. See how modern case economics works.

Casey
9 min
AI vs Manual Demand Letter Drafting: A Time and Quality Comparison
Best Practices

AI vs Manual Demand Letter Drafting: A Time and Quality Comparison

Compare AI-assisted and manual demand letter workflows. Data shows 70-114 hours reduced to under 1 hour, with 3X output increases and higher settlement values.

Casey
8 min
How AI Medical Chronologies Save 10+ Hours Per Case
Best Practices

How AI Medical Chronologies Save 10+ Hours Per Case

AI medical chronologies reduce case preparation from 40-80 hours to under 3 hours. Learn how the technology works and what to look for in a solution.

Casey
10 min
The True Cost of Treatment Gaps: How They Reduce PI Case Value
Educational

The True Cost of Treatment Gaps: How They Reduce PI Case Value

Learn why treatment gaps reduce settlement value by 30-60% and how to address them. Includes common gap reasons, documentation strategies, and prevention tactics.

Casey
9 min
Understanding Pain and Suffering Damages: Calculation Methods for PI Cases
Educational

Understanding Pain and Suffering Damages: Calculation Methods for PI Cases

Learn how to calculate pain and suffering damages using multiplier, per diem, and hybrid methods. Includes factors that increase awards and documentation strategies.

Casey
9 min
Medical Chronologies Explained: What PI Attorneys Need to Know
Educational

Medical Chronologies Explained: What PI Attorneys Need to Know

Learn what medical chronologies contain, why they matter for case value, and how to create them efficiently. Complete guide for personal injury attorneys.

Casey
10 min
How to Write a Winning Demand Letter: A Complete Guide
Educational

How to Write a Winning Demand Letter: A Complete Guide

Learn the 6 essential components of demand letters that achieve policy limits. Includes liability frameworks, damages calculations, and documentation best practices.

Casey
8 min
Why Including ICD-10 Codes in Your Demand Letters Matters
Legal Tips

Why Including ICD-10 Codes in Your Demand Letters Matters

Speaking the insurer's language with ICD-10 codes eliminates guesswork, speeds up reviews, and strengthens your negotiating power.

Precedent Team
3 min
Automate Demand Letter Creation with AI: Save Time and Effort
Product Updates

Automate Demand Letter Creation with AI: Save Time and Effort

The process has become easier and more efficient thanks to advancements in AI technology.

Precedent Team
4 min
How AI Is Reshaping Personal Injury Law
Webinars

How AI Is Reshaping Personal Injury Law

Insights from Precedent's New Webinar Series on AI adoption in personal injury law.

Precedent Team
3 min
How to Use Large Language Models in Legal Work
Legal Tips

How to Use Large Language Models in Legal Work

Without Ending Up in the Headlines. A guide to avoiding AI hallucinations in legal practice.

Precedent Team
4 min
Archiving Demands in Precedent: What It Means and When to Use It
Product Updates

Archiving Demands in Precedent: What It Means and When to Use It

Managing your demands inventory effectively ensures efficiency, accuracy, and better results for your firm.

Precedent Team
2 min
Comparing the Best AI Demand Letter Solutions for Personal Injury Law Firms: Precedent vs. EvUp
Comparison

Comparing the Best AI Demand Letter Solutions for Personal Injury Law Firms: Precedent vs. EvUp

A comprehensive comparison of AI-powered demand letter platforms for personal injury law firms, examining Precedent and EvUp across features, pricing, speed, and client feedback.

Precedent Team
3 min
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