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On LawNext: Litera’s Avaneesh Marwaha: The CEO Who Left Before AI and Returned to Lead Through It

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What happens when a CEO steps away from a legal tech company just before the generative AI revolution explodes, then returns two years later amid a landscape that is being dramatically transformed? For LiterasAvaneesh Marwaha, that is exactly what happened.

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I Don’t Know What This Word Means: Is This Post Expansive or Extensive?

Attorney at Work

Teddy Snyder | Expansive pops up in all sorts of legal writing from website verbiage (our expansive PI practice) to statements of facts in appellate briefs. The post I Dont Know What This Word Means: Is This Post Expansive or Extensive? appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Size of Florida’s Slide Insurance Exec Compensation Has Tongues Wagging

Insurance Journal

When Tampa-based Slide Insurance registered for an initial public stock offering last week, one page of the filing quickly had people talking in the Florida insurance industry. On page 132 of the filing with the U.S.

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Non-Party Law Firm Ordered to Provide Defaulting Client’s Affidavit to Support Claim of Client’s Privilege

E-Discovery LLC

In Riffle v. Excellent Auto Glass LLC , 2025 WL 1519164 (D. Ariz. May 28, 2025), Mr. Riffle filed a putative Telephone Consumer Protection Act class action against Excellent Auto Glass (“EAG”). EAG did not respond, and Mr. Riffle was granted leave to conduct discovery in support of a planned motion for default judgment. Mr. Riffle then served a subpoena on a law firm “seeking effectively all documents in the firm’s possession regarding EAG.

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Prep with Purpose: How to Build Better Trial Binders

Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor

Get ready to master the art and science of trial preparation organization that top attorneys rely on in this exclusive webinar! Attorney and law professor, Joe Stephens, J.D., will walk through proven systems for creating comprehensive trial notebooks and binders that transform scattered case materials into a powerful command center. Learning Objectives: Strategic Organization 📊 Learn the essential sections every trial notebook needs and how to structure them for maximum clarity and acce

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Second C4IP Congressional Scorecard Finds Pro-Innovation Efforts Lacking Among Most DC Lawmakers

IP Watchdog

On May 28, intellectual property (IP) policy advocacy group the Council for Innovation Promotion (C4IP) published the second edition of its Congressional Innovation Scorecard, a detailed assessment of Congressional engagement with legislative efforts on IP protections and related policies. Although this years edition highlighted a larger number of pro-IP voices in Congress, a majority of U.S.

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As LegalZoom Partners with Gen AI Company Perplexity to Provide Legal Services, I Ask Perplexity What It All Means

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In what is described as the first known partnership between a legal services provider and a major generative AI platform, LegalZoom and Perplexity have entered into an agreement by which Perplexity Pro subscribers will get access to exclusive offers from LegalZoom, including discounts on legal services and products tailored for individuals and small businesses.

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AI’s Need for Power Spurs Return of Dirty Gas Turbines

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If Stargate’s first AI data center is completed next year as planned, the 900-acre site will need enough round-the-clock electricity to support 300,000 homes. But securing that power isn’t as simple as plugging into the grid.

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The New York Times and Amazon Forge AI Content Licensing Deal, Setting a Precedent for Media-Tech Collaboration

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Editor’s Note: In a forward-looking partnership poised to influence the future of journalism and technology, The New York Times has entered a licensing agreement with Amazon to integrate its content into AI platforms. This landmark deal, occurring amid broader debates over AI training data and intellectual property, highlights how traditional media can assert value in an AI-driven world.

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CAFC Says AIA Confers No Freestanding Informational Right to Identities of Unnamed RPIs

IP Watchdog

Today, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit issued a precedential decision in Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corp. v. Unified Patents, LLC dismissing Dolby Labs’ appeal from the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) for lack of an injury-in-fact to confer Article III standing. In so ruling, the Federal Circuit held that, although patent owners might have the right to dispute unnamed real parties in interest (RPIs) during inter partes review (IPR) proceedings, the America Invents Act (A

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Legal Tech Veterans Launch LegalTech Connect, A Platform To Drive Connections through Events, Advisory Services, and Resources

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Two veterans of the legal technology industry, Patrick DiDomenico and Kevin Klein, today announced the launch of LegalTech Connect, a new venture aimed at connecting participants across the legal technology ecosystem through events, advisory services, and educational resources.

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Leverage Trellis Court Data To Identify More Investment Opportunities

Finance teams find Trellis to be particularly effective in conducting comprehensive due diligence on both individuals and businesses. With our court data solution, financial experts can access critical litigation insights, making it an invaluable resource for informed decision-making in the financial sector.

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Talent-Driven Law Firm Mergers: A Smart Growth Strategy for Firms of All Sizes

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Gene Commander | Mergers allow future-focused midmarket and smaller law firms to assemble a dynamic mix of highly skilled talent. The post Talent-Driven Law Firm Mergers:A Smart Growth Strategy for Firms of All Sizes appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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AI’s Urgent Need for Power Spurs Return of Dirtier Gas Turbines

Insurance Journal

If Stargate’s first AI data center is completed next year as planned, the 900-acre site will need enough round-the-clock electricity to support 300,000 homes. But securing that power isn’t as simple as plugging into the grid.

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Bridging the Gap: Why I Joined Steno After 30 Years in Court Reporting

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After 30+ years as a court reporter and 13 years running my own firm, I was surprised to find myself seeking out a new role at this stage of my career. Yet here I am, two months into my position as Market Development Manager at Steno , and I couldn't be more excited about this new chapter. Let me tell you why.

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CAFC Affirms Moderna’s Win, Holding Alnylam Narrowly Defined ‘Branched Alkyl’

IP Watchdog

In a precedential decision issued June 4, 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) affirmed a district court's finding of noninfringement in favor of Moderna, Inc. in its ongoing patent battle with Alnylam Pharmaceuticals over mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccine technology. The court held that Alnylam had acted as its own lexicographer in defining the term "branched alkyl" in its patent specifications and that definition foreclosed Alnylam's infringement allegations against Moderna

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The Tech-Savvy Paralegals Playbook: How To Leverage AI

Speaker: Allison Mears, Adela Wekselblatt, and George Socha

Artificial intelligence is reshaping the legal industry, and paralegals are at the forefront of this transformation. As AI becomes more integrated into legal workflows, paralegals can streamline their daily tasks, enhance efficiency, and add greater value to their firms and organizations. But what exactly does AI mean for paralegals today—and how can you leverage it to your advantage?

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The Battle for Small Law Dominance in the AI Agent Era: Microsoft vs. Google

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Microsoft dominates small law tech, but it’s fumbling the AI agent transition. Google sees the opening. The Unexpected Opening In most small law offices, youll find a familiar tech stack: Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams. Microsoft is the default productivity suite for the legal world. It has been for decades.

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Crisis Communications for Law Firms: How and When to Engage a Crisis Communicator

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Ask the Experts: Advice on staying calm in a crisis (prep!) and when to bring in a specialist. The post Crisis Communications for Law Firms: How and When to Engage a Crisis Communicator appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Triple-I: New Research Suggest Link Between Litigation Funding, Attorney Ads

Insurance Journal

According to research from the American Tort Reform Association (ATRA), legal service providers spent more than $2.5 billion on 26.9 million ads in 2024 alonewith significant increases in television, radio and outdoor advertising since 2017.

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Obstructionist Discovery is Called Out by Court

E-Discovery LLC

In Craig v. Cornerstone Trading Grp., LLC, 2025 WL 1475428 (S.D. Ind. May 22, 2025), the court wrote: The Citys objection that it did not understand the request as phrased is disingenuous at best and frankly appears more likely to be intentionally obstructionist. After a fire in Richmond, Indiana, plaintiffs sued, among others, the City of Richmond.

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Smarter Patent Family Research: The Tools And Tactics You Need Now

Speaker: Andrew Klein

Are there mysteries lurking in your family tree? 🕵 No, not a long-lost half-brother - I'm talking about a patent family tree! IP paralegals need fast and easy ways to verify and report on essential data about foreign equivalents of US assets. Join us to master the global scope of key assets to support prosecution, portfolio management, litigation, licensing, competitive monitoring and more!

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Other Barks & Bites for Friday, June 6: UK House of Lords Insists on Copyright Transparency in AI Bill; OpenAI Vows to Appeal New York Times Ruling; and Stewart Sua Sponte Orders Review of PTAB Win for TikTok

IP Watchdog

This week in Other Barks & Bites: Acting USPTO Director Coke Morgan Stewart institutes sua sponte review of a Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) decision in favor of TikTok; the Federal Circuit tells Dolby Labs that it has no freestanding right to the identity of real parties in interest behind validity challenges at the PTAB; the U.S. Department of Commerce announces a rebrand to the AI Safety Institute that signals pro-innovation stances on AI; and more.

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Thomson Reuters Teases Upcoming Release of Agentic CoCounsel AI for Legal, Capable of Complex Workflows

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Thomson Reuters today announced the launch of the “next gen” of its CoCounsel artificial intelligence platform, marking what the company describes as a fundamental shift from AI assistants that respond to prompts to intelligent agentic systems that can plan, reason and execute complex multi-step workflows within professional environments.

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Life After Law: Why Do So Many Men Postpone Retirement?

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Camille Stell | Fear of the unknown keeps many male lawyers from retirement, but there's a positive upside to proactively planning your life after law. The post Life After Law: Why Do So Many Men Postpone Retirement? appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Oregon OSHA Fines Contractor for Repeatedly Violating Excavation Safety Rules

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The Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division fined Hillsboro-based Renner Trucking and Excavating Inc. $80,804 for repeatedly violating rules intended to protect workers from trenches caving in.

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AI for Paralegals: Everything You Need to Know (and How to Use It Safely)

Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor

Ready to cut through the AI hype and learn exactly how to use these tools in your legal work? Join this webinar to get practical guidance from attorney and AI legal expert, Joe Stephens, who understands what really matters for legal professionals! What You'll Learn: Evaluate AI Tools Like a Pro 🔍 Learn which tools are worth your time and how to spot potential security and ethics risks before they become problems.

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CITING FALSE CASES TO THE COURT 3: THE PROBLEMS, THE GUIDANCE AND THE PENALTIES: PERVERTING THE COURSE OF JUSTICE HAS A MAXIMUM SENTENCE OF LIFE IMPRISONMENT…

Civil Litigation Brief

We are returning to (and not for the last time) to the Divisional Court judgment in relation to the citation of false authorities due to the use of Artificial Intelligence. The Court reviews the dangers, the guidance and the sanctions.

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Judge Rules Law Firm in Litigation With Musk Can Hire Ex-SEC Chief Litigation Counsel

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The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York ruled Thursday that Bernstein Litowitz Berger & Grossmann can hire as a partner Jorge G. Tenreiro, who held a number of positions at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including chief litigation counsel, and, most recently, served in the agency’s Office of Information Technology.

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At Aderant’s Momentum Global Conference, A Drive Towards AI-Enabled Cloud Innovation and ‘Unmatched Client Experience’

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As he took the stage before the nearly 1,000 people assembled in the ballroom of the Omni Hotel in Dallas to open his companys Momentum Global 2025 user conference May 20, Aderant President and CEO Chris Cartrett said he preferred to think of his talk not as a keynote, but as a kick-off.

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 WINSTON CHURCHILL & ADVICE ABOUT PERSUSAIVE SPEAKING

Plaintiff Trial Lawyer Tips

Winston Churchill’s parliamentary talks and his speeches, as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom during the Second World War, are still considered masterful today. He was a gifted orator whose speeches inspired the United Kingdom to continue to resist the German war conduct against London and the UK. What is unusual about his reputation as a great speaker is that he was not a natural orator at all.

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Fresh Out of School: How to Become an Expert Paralegal

Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor

The difference between a paralegal and an exceptional paralegal isn't just competence—it's the bold initiative to anticipate needs, master hidden firm dynamics, and transform challenges into opportunities that showcase your indispensable value. Join this webinar with attorney Joe Stephens to get an insider's perspective into how you can become a strategic asset to your practice!

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When a Neighborhood Floods, Foreclosures Often Follow

Insurance Journal

As climate change worsens extreme weather around the US, floods are increasing the risk of home foreclosure, according to a new report by First Street Technology Inc., a climate-data company.

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This Mix of Therapies Is Helping to Stop Youth Violence in Chicago

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A violence prevention program is pairing cognitive behavioral therapy with other support to keep high-risk teens out of jail.

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A Former Legal Giant Gets 87 Months in Prison for Wire Fraud Convictions

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He was known for being the lawyer who took on some of the largest companies in the country to fight for the rights of the little guy. With his sentence of 87 months for wire fraud on June 3, 2025, the now-disbarred Tom Girardi may only have prison yard disputes to try to litigate in his future. A sentence of over seven years for an 86-year-old man might seem excessive to some, but it pales when compared to the scope of Girardi's perfidy.

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Legal Departments Show Growing AI Adoption But Implementation Challenges Remain, New Survey Finds

Law Sites

A new benchmarking study reveals that artificial intelligence adoption in corporate legal departments is gaining momentum, with 38% of surveyed teams already using AI tools and another 50% actively exploring implementation. However, significant barriers around trust, data privacy, and measurement persist as the legal profession navigates this technological shift.

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Trellis Launches Trellis AI to Streamline Trial Court Litigation

Trellis AI leverages the largest repository of state trial court data to help litigators evaluate cases, automate brief drafting, suggest winning strategies, and more. Key components: Draft Arguments — Uses similar/successful motions in the Trellis database to generate arguments/citations for your motions seeking dismissal, summary judgment, etc. Case Assessment — Predict the likely outcomes of a case at any stage to help you decide to accept it, guide motion practice, make settlement offers, an