Attorney at Work

JANUARY 2, 2025

Law firms face increasing pressure to justify their fees as more price-sensitive clients turn to ALSPs or expand their in-house legal teams. Instead of engaging in a price war, the author of LinkedIn for the Savvy Executive: Promote Your Brand with Authenticity, Tact, and Power, says investing in law firm branding is a wiser strategy. Why […] The post Branding to Combat Pricing Pressure: Why Lowering Fees Isnt the Answer for Law Firms appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms

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E-Discovery LLC

JANUARY 2, 2025

Spivey v. BP Exploration & Production, Inc., 2024 WL 5246598 (E.D. La. Dec. 30, 2024), addressed the question of whether every document hit by a search term must be produced. In Spivey , Plaintiff Spivey and American Petroleum Institute (API) agreed to search terms to be used by the producing non-party, API. After the agreed search terms were run, API withheld some of the documents as non-responsive.

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Attorney at Work

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Pursuing personal projects or part-time work is not new for lawyers, but the great reassessment has amplified the discussion. The post Should Lawyers Consider a Side Hustle? appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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IP Watchdog

DECEMBER 30, 2024

The past year has included some monumental developments in the world of IP - and adjacent to IP - that will affect law and practice for years to come. From the Supreme Courts decision to abrograte the Chevron decision, thereby changing the standard for agency deference by the courts, to movement on some of the most potentially game-changing patent legislation to be introduced since the America Invents Act, there is a lot to choose from when it comes to what mattered in 2024.

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Insurance Journal

DECEMBER 27, 2024

New York state will fine fossil fuel companies a total of $75 billion over the next 25 years to pay for damage caused to the climate under a bill Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law on Thursday.

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Plaintiff Trial Lawyer Tips

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Beginning in 1952, neuroscientist Paul D. MacLean began developing the thesis that humans have a triune brain, a part of which consists of a reptilian complex that controls the instinctive behaviors involved in survival and reproduction of the species. David Ball and Don Keenan adapted it in their 2009 book Reptile, arguing that plaintiffs attorneys should appeal to the reptilian part of the brains of jurors.

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IP Watchdog

DECEMBER 31, 2024

As we do each year, were dedicating the last day of December to readers' comments on what the IP landscape would look like to them if a little thing called reality was not an issue. So, below are our participants heartfelt IP wishes for 2025.

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Insurance Journal

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Insurance trade organizations are always working for the industry so Insurance Journal asked them: What are the top priorities and/or challenges heading into 2025? Here are the responses we received: David A.

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Complex Discovery

JANUARY 1, 2025

Editors Note: The exponential growth in electronically stored information (ESI) has created immense eDiscovery challenges for organizations. Effective information governance and eDiscovery capabilities are crucial to managing legal risk and obligations. This content outlines key eDiscovery processes – from initial case assessment through defensible disposition of data – to inform discussions around developing comprehensive workflows aligned with organizational needs and resources.

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Attorney at Work

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Deb Feder | A solid book of business is built on honest, curious conversations that move your relationship with your client toward a 'thinking partnership.' The post A Lawyer’s Supporting Role Is Often the Strongest: Showing Up for Clients appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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

Get ready to uncover what attorneys really need from you when it comes to trial prep in this new webinar! Attorney and law professor, Joe Stephens, J.D., will share proven techniques for anticipating attorney needs, organizing critical documents, and transforming complex information into compelling case presentations. Key Learning Objectives: Organization That Makes Sense 🎯 Learn how to structure and organize case materials in ways that align with how attorneys actually work and think.

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SW&L Attorneys Blog

DECEMBER 31, 2024

If you find yourself arrested for a DUI in North Dakota, you will inevitably be asked to take a chemical test [1] to determine how much alcohol is in your blood. Usually, the arresting officer will ask you to submit to a chemical breath test by blowing into a machine called the Intoxilyzer 8000. If you agree to do so, the government will use the test result against you in an effort to prove that you were Driving Under the Influence.

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IP Watchdog

JANUARY 1, 2025

Yesterday, we heard what our readers would like to see happen in their wildest IP dreams this year, but some wishes are more likely than others to come true. So we start the New Year off today with some educated predictions about the year to come in IP, based on what courts have said, prospects for new leadership under the next presidential administration, changes to practice due to new fees and rules enacted at the U.S.

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Insurance Journal

DECEMBER 30, 2024

California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara on Monday announced what he is calling the final step in his efforts to help the state’s ailing homeowners insurance market with the Net Cost of Reinsurance in Ratemaking Regulation, which enables reinsurance as a …

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Complex Discovery

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Editor’s Note: The U.S. Treasury Department breach attributed to Chinese state-sponsored hackers underscores the growing sophistication of cyber threats and the critical vulnerabilities in third-party software dependencies. This incident not only spotlights the evolving tactics of state-sponsored cyber espionage but also serves as a crucial reminder of the importance of proactive cybersecurity measures for government institutions.

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Speaker: Kaitlyn "The Persnickety Paralegal" Story

Deposition preparation is a critical aspect of a paralegal's role, requiring meticulous attention to detail and proactive management of the case timeline. In this session, participants will explore how effective deposition preparation not only contributes to the success of the legal team but also helps maintain a balanced workflow, minimizing last-minute crises.

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Civil Litigation Brief

DECEMBER 27, 2024

We are at the time of year when we can look back at some of the opening lines of judgments. This year it is clear that this is an international contest. THE SUPREME COURT STARTS OF THE YEAR WITH.

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Legal Dive

JANUARY 2, 2025

The agency’s call for the tech giant to divest Chrome because of its search dominance goes beyond the competition issues that were raised in the high-profile monopoly case, the company says.

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IP Watchdog

DECEMBER 31, 2024

This week on IPWatchdog Unleashed we go back in time for a historical conversation about the role patents have played with respect to innovation, and push back on the myth that patents were not necessary for the innovations that took place during the Industrial Revolution. In fact, virtually every invention of consequence during the Industrial Revolution was patented, and patents played a major role in encouraging investment and innovations actually making it to market, just as patents continue

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Insurance Journal

DECEMBER 31, 2024

The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri entered an order on Dec.

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Complex Discovery

DECEMBER 28, 2024

lEditors Note: Five Great Reads is your monthly guide to the critical intersections of cybersecurity, information governance, and eDiscovery. This December edition focuses on the transformative impact of AI, the rising urgency of digital security, and the challenges of navigating evolving data governance frameworks. In a world where innovation often outpaces regulation, these articles examine how professionals can harness emerging technologies while addressing the risks they bring.

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Practice Panther

JANUARY 2, 2025

Lawyers have been creating blogs since the early days of the internet, and its easy to understand the appeal. Writing has always been central to the legal profession, and blogs offer an opportunity to connect with clients while showcasing expertise in a more accessible format. That said, for attorneys who are used to drafting legal briefs rather than casual blog posts, starting a blog might seem daunting.

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Legal Dive

JANUARY 2, 2025

Well-executed investigations can protect the entity involved as well as the individuals affected by its results, writes Joycelyn Stevenson, a shareholder at Littler Mendelson.

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IP Watchdog

DECEMBER 30, 2024

The art challenges the technology, and the technology inspires the art. Such is the conundrum facing the U.S Copyright Office in this era of rapidly expanding generative artificial intelligence technology. Human creativity has been the cornerstone of copyright protection for original works of authorship ever since the U.S. Constitution recognized copyright as a fundamental right to be protected for limited times.

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Insurance Journal

DECEMBER 29, 2024

The deadliest air accident ever in South Korea killed 179 people on Sunday, when an airliner belly-landed and skidded off the end of the runway, erupting in a fireball as it slammed into a wall at Muan International Airport.

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Complex Discovery

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Editor’s Note: South Koreas AI Basic Act is a bold and forward-looking move, marking a significant milestone in the global effort to regulate artificial intelligence responsibly. As the second nation after the European Union to enact such a comprehensive framework, South Korea is setting an example of how to balance the opportunities of technological innovation with the critical need for ethical safeguards and societal trust.

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Your Trial Message

JANUARY 2, 2025

By Dr. Ken Broda-Bahm: Heres a scenario we often see when watching deliberations in a mock trial: The subject of the defendants alternate damages number comes up, and jurors see it as a weakness. Even when the defense attorney has supplied all of the responsible caveats (e.g.

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Legal Dive

JANUARY 2, 2025

The bank cautioned in an October filing that it was in talks with regulators over issues with its Bank Secrecy Act compliance programs.

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IP Watchdog

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Although artificial intelligence (AI) has been around for decades in some form, the more recent Generative AI (GenAI) boom has brought it back into the limelight. With the sudden popularity and prevalence of newer systems such as ChatGPT, we have seen GenAI, and even AI more broadly, enter new industries and have new use cases seemingly daily. However, with new technological development comes regulation.

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Insurance Journal

DECEMBER 29, 2024

Claims professionals need to adapt to the AI evolution at a fast pace as the same technologies used to fight claims fraud are also being used to perpetuate it, according to experts.

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Complex Discovery

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Editor’s Note: The disruption of the Estlink 2 electricity cable between Finland and Estonia has illuminated a critical vulnerability in the Baltic Sea’s undersea infrastructure, which is essential not only for regional energy transmission but also for global telecommunications and data flows. For professionals in the eDiscovery ecosystem, this incident underscores the vital role undersea cables play in enabling cross-border data exchanges, cloud computing, and secure communication n

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Civil Litigation Brief

JANUARY 2, 2025

The question of when a hearing has been adjourned and when time starts running for applying to the trial judge for permission to appeal was considered by Mr Justice Freedman inMex Group Worldwide Limited v Stewart Owen Ford & Ors[2024].

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Securities Docket

JANUARY 2, 2025

Five trends emerged in 2024 that are likely to continue: conservative influencer Robby Starbuck, emboldened by success, expects to target more companies to dismantle their diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives; companies have increasingly been changing the ways they talk about DEI to avoid political conflict; conservative forces in Washington have set their sights on corporate and government DEI programs; legal groups challenging diversity programs will persist; and more companies are expe

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Joseph, Hollander & Craft

DECEMBER 31, 2024

NEWS RELEASE For immediate release January 02, 2025 Joseph, Hollander & Craft (JHC) is pleased to announce the election of Christine Pina Rosengreen and Rylee Broyles as Members of the firm, effective January 1st, 2025. Rosengreen, who merged her solo family law practice with JHC in 2019, represents clients throughout the Kansas City metropolitan area.

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