matter-update

Append timestamped events to case history files and refresh central matter logs.

17|4|Updated May 25, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/AlsKozlov/ru-legal --skill matter-update-alskozlov
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Skill: matter-update
Source: https://github.com/AlsKozlov/ru-legal/tree/main/packs/litigation/skills/matter-update
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/AlsKozlov/ru-legal --skill matter-update-alskozlov

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Manually tracking events for active litigation matters and keeping case history and central logs in sync is time-consuming and error-prone for legal teams handling multiple disputes, especially when accounting for Russia-specific procedural deadlines and requirements.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Timestamped Event Logging: Append detailed, dated events to individual matter history files with author, description, related documents, impact assessment, and next actions.
  • Central Log Refresh: Automatically update the matter's entry in the central log with new deadlines, status changes, risk ratings, and last updated dates.
  • Russia-Specific Legal Guardrails: Includes pre-defined event types for Russian tax, administrative, and civil litigation (e.g., tax audit act receipt, administrative protocol receipt, statute of limitations warnings) and a settlement acceptance gate that requires attorney sign-off for non-lawyer users.
  • Use Case: A litigation paralegal can use this skill to record a court hearing outcome for a commercial dispute, update the matter's next deadline, and flag a received settlement offer for attorney approval before it is logged as accepted.

Quick Start

Use the matter-update skill to add a court hearing event to the active commercial dispute matter with the hearing date, outcome, and scheduled next steps.

Frequently Asked Questions about matter-update

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

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How do I track litigation events and keep case logs synchronized automatically?

To track litigation events and sync case logs, you can append timestamped events to individual matter history files while automatically refreshing the central log with updated deadlines, status changes, and risk ratings.

Can I record Russian civil and tax litigation deadlines using automated matter management?

Yes, matter management supports Russian civil, administrative, and tax litigation workflows by providing pre-defined event types like tax audit act receipts and statute of limitations warnings to track procedural deadlines.

How do I log a settlement offer and require attorney sign-off for non-legal staff?

To log a settlement offer with attorney sign-off, the system applies role-based legal guardrails that prevent unauthorized non-lawyer users from committing to settlements before an attorney reviews and approves the event.

What is the best way to update a central matter log after a court hearing outcome?

The best way to update a central matter log after a court hearing is to append the hearing date, outcome, and scheduled next steps to the case history, which automatically refreshes the central log entry.

Does this litigation tracking tool work without external dependencies or components?

Yes, this litigation tracking tool operates without external dependencies or components, functioning independently to manage case history files and central matter logs for legal workflows.

What limitations exist when non-legal staff try to accept settlement offers in legal case tracking?

A key limitation is that non-legal staff cannot log accepted settlement offers independently; the system enforces a settlement acceptance gate that explicitly requires attorney sign-off before recording the commitment.