1.Overview

Ask Sque analyzes matter-related emails extracting critical information. Extracted data is organized in the matter timeline, enabling attorneys to act on deadlines, settlement opportunities, and opposing party positions without manual review of every message.

2.Information Extraction Examples

Example 1: Settlement Email

Email Content

“Following our discussion, the plaintiff is willing to settle this case for $500,000. This is 20% below their initial demand of $625,000. They require a decision within 14 days...”

  • Settlement Offer: $500,000
  • Original Demand: $625,000
  • Discount: 20%
  • Deadline: 14 days from email date
  • Recommended Action: Discuss with client and make decision

Example 2: Discovery Deadline Email

Email Content

“Per the court's order of today, you are required to produce documents responsive to Interrogatory Set 2 no later than December 15, 2026...”

  • Deadline: December 15, 2026
  • Deliverable: Document production (Interrogatory Set 2)
  • Authority: Court order of today
  • Action Required: Review of documents for responsiveness and privilege
  • Calendar cross-reference: If December 15, 2026 falls on Friday, consider logistics of timely production

Example 3: Opposing Counsel Settlement Position

Email Content

“Our client is willing to discuss settlement of the liability aspect of this case, but they maintain their position regarding damages claims. We believe damages should be limited to $250,000...”

  • Opposing Party Position: Willing to discuss liability settlement
  • Remaining Dispute: Damages claims
  • Damages Position: Opposing party proposes $250,000 cap
  • Strategic Analysis: Separate liability and damages settlement into two negotiations

3.Information Organization

Extracted information is organized in matter timeline:

  • Decision Points: Critical decisions requiring attorney or client action (settlements, deadline responses)
  • Deadline Extraction: All deadlines are extracted with calendar integration
  • Position Documentation: Opposing party positions are documented in timeline
  • Communication History: Complete discussion history is maintained

Frequently asked questions

Email Intelligence bridges the gap between email-based work and matter-based organization, automatically recognizing matter-related communications and integrating them into matter context—including filing, information extraction, billing, and client portal communication.

The system analyzes recipient addresses, subject lines, email content, sender/recipient relationships, and historical context. Direct matches are filed automatically; probable matches are filed with notification for attorney confirmation. Corrections improve future assignment accuracy.

Ask Sque extracts settlement offers, deadlines, opposing party positions, decision points, and other critical information—organizing extracted data in the matter timeline with calendar integration for deadlines.

Billable emails are automatically identified and excluded from non-billable administrative messages. The system assigns time based on email complexity and generates time entries with narratives derived from email content, integrating with Background Billables™.