Legal Response

/legal-response -- Generate Response from Templates

Generate a response to a common legal inquiry using configured templates. Customizes the response with specific details and includes escalation triggers for situations that should not use a templated response.

Important: This command assists with legal workflows but does not provide legal advice. Generated responses should be reviewed by qualified legal professionals before being sent.

Invocation

/legal-response [inquiry-type]

Common inquiry types:

• dsr -- Data subject access/deletion/correction requests
• hold -- Litigation hold notices
• vendor -- Vendor legal questions
• nda -- NDA requests from business teams
• privacy -- Privacy-related questions
• subpoena -- Subpoena or legal process responses
• insurance -- Insurance claim notifications

Workflow

Step 1: Identify Inquiry Type

Accept the inquiry type. If ambiguous, show available categories.

Step 2: Load Template

Look for templates in local settings. If none configured, offer to help create one or use reasonable defaults.

Step 3: Check Escalation Triggers

Before generating any response, evaluate escalation criteria:

Universal Triggers (All Categories)

• Potential litigation or regulatory investigation
• Inquiry from regulator, government, or law enforcement
• Response could create binding commitment or waiver
• Potential criminal liability
• Media attention involved
• Multiple jurisdictions with conflicting requirements

Category-Specific Triggers

• DSR: Minor's data, litigation hold conflict, special category data
• Discovery Hold: Criminal liability, unclear scope, conflicting regulatory requirements
• Vendor: Dispute or threatened litigation, regulatory compliance issues
• NDA: Competitor counterparty, M&A context, government classified information
• Subpoena: ALWAYS requires counsel review

When trigger detected: Stop, alert user, explain which trigger, recommend escalation path, offer draft marked "FOR COUNSEL REVIEW ONLY".

Step 4: Gather Details

DSR: Requester info, request type, applicable regulation, response deadline Discovery Hold: Matter name, custodians, scope, outside counsel contact Vendor: Vendor name, reference agreement, specific question NDA: Requesting team, counterparty, purpose, mutual/unilateral

Step 5: Generate Response

Customize template with gathered details. Ensure:

• Appropriate professional tone
• All required legal elements included
• Specific dates, deadlines, obligations referenced
• Clear next steps for recipient
• Appropriate disclaimers

Present draft for user review before sending.

Response Categories

1. Data Subject Requests (DSRs)

Sub-types: Acknowledgment, identity verification, fulfillment, partial/full denial, extension notification.

2. Discovery Holds

Sub-types: Initial hold notice, reminder, scope modification, hold release.

3. Privacy Inquiries

Sub-types: Cookie/tracking, privacy policy, data sharing, cross-border transfer questions.

4. Vendor Legal Questions

Sub-types: Contract status, amendment request, compliance certification, audit request.

5. NDA Requests

Sub-types: Sending standard form, accepting with markup, declining, renewal.

6. Subpoena / Legal Process

Sub-types: Acknowledgment, objection letter, extension request, compliance cover letter. Critical: Almost always requires individualized counsel review.

7. Insurance Notifications

Sub-types: Initial claim notification, supplemental information, reservation of rights response.

Notes

• Always present draft response for user review before sending
• Track response deadlines and offer calendar reminders
• For regulated responses (DSRs, subpoenas), note applicable deadline and regulatory requirements
• Templates should be living documents; suggest updates when modified during use