matter-briefing

Generate a legal matter briefing with posture, changes, deadlines, and risk reassessment.

Updated May 19, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jrhueiueng/codex-for-legal --skill matter-briefing-jrhueiueng
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Skill: matter-briefing
Source: https://github.com/jrhueiueng/codex-for-legal/tree/main/plugins/jrhueiueng/codex-for-legal/skills/litigation-legal__matter-briefing
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jrhueiueng/codex-for-legal --skill matter-briefing-jrhueiueng

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Matter-briefing turns scattered case information into a concise, decision-ready update for legal stakeholders, so you can brief the GC or outside counsel with confidence.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Matter posture and changes: Summarizes current status and the most recent changes from the matter’s intake and history log.
  • Deadline and decision clarity: Surfaces the next deadline, upcoming milestones, and open questions that need attention.
  • Risk re-assessment check: Verifies whether the captured risk: and related fields still reflect reality and flags possible staleness when updates are older than 30 days.

Quick Start

Run the matter-briefing skill for a specific matter slug to generate a GC update-style briefing from the matter workspace and its history.

Frequently Asked Questions about matter-briefing

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I get a legal briefing on a specific litigation matter for a GC update?

To get a legal briefing for a GC update, request the system to "brief me on [matter]" using the matter slug. It reads intake and history contexts to output posture, next deadlines, open questions, and risk re-assessment.

How does matter staleness flagging work for litigation management?

Matter staleness flagging works by checking the matter history log for updates older than 30 days. It verifies if the captured risk fields still reflect reality and flags the record when updates exceed that threshold.

Can I generate a case status briefing without running a conflicts gate?

No, generating a case status briefing requires a slug-based conflicts gate via the matter log. This prerequisite ensures the briefing accurately reads the matter intake and history contexts without conflict risks.

What is the best way to prepare outside counsel calls using case status updates?

The best way to prepare outside counsel calls is running a matter briefing on the specific case slug. It produces a decision-ready update summarizing posture, recent changes, upcoming deadlines, and open questions for the call.

Does the matter briefing automatically reassess litigation risk fields?

Yes, the matter briefing automatically performs a risk re-assessment check. It verifies whether the captured risk fields still reflect reality and flags possible staleness when updates are older than 30 days.

Why does my legal briefing show a 30-day staleness flag on the matter intake?

A 30-day staleness flag appears on the matter intake when history updates are older than 30 days. The briefing performs a risk re-assessment check to verify if the captured risk fields still reflect reality.