IP Watchdog

MAY 13, 2022

On May 11, the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) affirmed the claim construction and decision of the United States District Court for the Central District of California to exclude evidence relating to damages but vacated its infringement determination and remanded a case alleging that Hulu, Inc.

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IP Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

had failed to prove Corephotonics’ patent claims unpatentable as obvious, holding that the evidence supported a different claim construction than that adopted by the Board in one decision, and because the Board’s decision in the second inter partes review (IPR) violated the Administrative Procedure Act (APA).

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Complex Discovery

JUNE 30, 2025

Importantly, the court’s decision applies specifically to the claims and evidence presented by the thirteen authors involved and does not broadly legalize the unrestricted use of copyrighted materials for AI training. The company also highlighted the role of fair use as a foundational element for technological advancement.

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Valdosta Law Blog

JANUARY 28, 2024

Constructive possession is how the state brings charges when drugs are found in the environment, not on a person. What constitutes constructive possession? For prosecutors to bring drug possession charges against someone based on a belief of constructive possession, the situation typically needs to meet two standards.

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Practice of Law

MAY 15, 2025

Mayor Baraka had filed a lawsuit to block its operation, arguing that the two-story, 1,000-bed building did not meet construction requirements or local regulations. What Does the Video Evidence Show? GEO Group, for its part, assured its investors that the center would be a significant revenue generator. appeared first on.

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E-Discovery LLC

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

The Court denied an implied request for spoliation sanctions, writing: “Without evidence before it that there was a video, the Court declines to speculate that one existed.” The Court determined that there was a mere scintilla of evidence supporting causation due to a roof leak. In this blog, I suggest a different analysis.

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IP Watchdog

AUGUST 31, 2022

While the Federal Circuit did side with INVT’s arguments that its patent claims were drawn to device capability and not actual operation, the CAFC opinion, authored by Circuit Judge Raymond Chen, found that INVT did not produce evidence that the accused devices possessed the capability covered by the patent claims.

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Complex Discovery

JUNE 10, 2025

Early evidence underscores the impact: tech-integrated strategies are delivering median EBITDA growth of 11% —outpacing the 6–8% gains typical of traditional methods. Historically, private equity value creation leaned heavily on operational enhancements, financial structuring, and market expansion.

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SW&L Attorneys Blog

JANUARY 25, 2025

This decision could be influenced by a variety of factors including the level of evidence, particularly proof of intent and motive, prosecutorial discretion, or the simple allocation of resources. Example Scenario Consider a situation where you’ve engaged a local contractor to remodel or construct your home.

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Civil Litigation Brief

JUNE 15, 2025

Here we are looking at a Court of Appeal decision about the drafting and construction of court orders. The order made in this case was totally deficient, consequently it could not be enforced. Absolute precision is demanded here.) ".

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Jonathan Leach LLC

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Using Mock Trials to Enhance Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills At its core, mock trials in El Paso primarily analyze complex scenarios, identify key issues, and construct coherent arguments. For instance, mock trials can simulate boardroom debates or negotiations in a business environment.

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E-Discovery LLC

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

After setting out the boilerplate on scope of discovery and requirements for a protective order, the Court wrote: “The burden is on the party resisting discovery to explain specifically why its objections, including those based on irrelevance, are proper given the broad and liberal construction of federal discovery rules.”

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IP Watchdog

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Judge Schall dissented-in-part, explaining that he would not have found the claims indefinite based on the intrinsic evidence. The parties mainly disputed two terms during claim construction: (1) “transaction partner” and (2) “OFF.” Mantissa sued First Financial Corporation and First Financial Bank, N.A. in the U.S. in the U.S.

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Plaintiff Trial Lawyer Tips

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Decisions are not simply made on the basis of intellectual analysis of the testimony and evidence. The primary factors prevail over facts, evidence and logical reasoning. We should survey facts, case evidence and case issues through representative groups of people. Emotion plays a huge role. The importance of focus studies.

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Complex Discovery

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024

Despite Meta’s assertion that there is no evidence these passwords were accessed improperly or abused, the regulatory body deemed the storage method as a serious risk. “It The company stated, “We took immediate action to fix this error, and there is no evidence that these passwords were abused or accessed improperly.

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IP Watchdog

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

411 relating to whether courts must have evidence of intent to defraud before referring copyright registration validity questions to the Copyright Office. Supreme Court heard oral argument today in Unicolors v. The case asks the Court to decide whether the Ninth Circuit properly construed the language of 17 U.S.C. §

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Lawmatics

APRIL 18, 2024

A well-constructed intake form includes fields for a client’s basic information including name, address, contact details, and the details about the nature of their case. The more details that are requested on an intake form, the better a lawyer can qualify a lead before setting an appointment.

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IP Watchdog

JULY 13, 2023

On July 7, 2023, the district court invalidated the patent for lack of written description despite rejecting an enablement defense based upon the same evidence.

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Jonathan Leach LLC

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Participants of mock trials in El Paso will learn how to construct compelling arguments, effectively present evidence, and cross-examine witnesses. The art of persuasion, eloquence, and the ability to think on your feet is developed through practice sessions and constructive feedback from peers and mentors.

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Complex Discovery

JUNE 26, 2025

Sarlo recounted the use of AI to summarize construction site photos and flag OSHA violations—an application that would have been impractical with human reviewers alone. “It doesn’t work as well if you don’t know what you want to find,” he said. However, for known issues, timelines, and visual content, it delivers significant value.

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IP Watchdog

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

The CAFC affirmed the district court’s denial of judgment as a matter of law (JMOL) on infringement because the jury’s verdict of infringement of the declared claims of the ‘710 and ‘032 patents was supported by substantial evidence and the district court’s construction of the claim limitation “repeat” was not erroneous.

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Legal Writing Launch

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Make sure every statement and piece of evidence reinforces your main argument. Be Persuasive with Evidence Support your arguments with solid evidence. Constructive criticism provides valuable insights into areas of improvement. Share your drafts with peers, mentors, or supervisors and request constructive criticism.

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E-Discovery LLC

MARCH 26, 2025

Such obdurate behavior in this case lacks justification, defies the bounds of expected professional behavior, and was seemingly deployed to harass Defense Counsel and thwart any meaningful and constructive attempts at resolving the parties disputes. at *9 (Emphasis added).

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Legal Writing Launch

OCTOBER 1, 2024

For example, The lawyer presented the evidence is more straightforward than The evidence was presented by the lawyer. Use Real-Life Examples Incorporate real-life examples and evidence to illustrate your points effectively. Be Concise Conciseness is key in effective writing. Avoid redundant words and phrases.

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Next Generation E-Discovery Law & Tech Blog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

In its first eDiscovery failing, Arch Insurance did not issue a litigation hold until four years after having constructive notice of the claim. Employees at Arch Insurance identified relevant ESI, but due to what the court identified as a lack of supervision by counsel, critical potential evidence was mishandled.

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Lawmatics

JULY 9, 2024

A well-constructed intake form includes fields for a client’s basic information, such as full name, address, and other contact details. For criminal defense matters, the intake form may request information about the charges, arrest details, interactions with law enforcement, prior criminal history, and potential witnesses or evidence.

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Civil Litigation Brief

OCTOBER 21, 2024

In Workman Properties Ltd v Adi Building And Refurbishment Ltd [2024] EWHC 2627 (TCC) HHJ Stephen Davies sent out a clear reminder of the duties on all parties in a Part 8 case where the court was being asked to.

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Attorney at Work

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

A poorly constructed book can harm sales and readership. The confusion was evident in the poor reviews left by readers who scored the book low because it didn’t meet their expectations. Professional editing is such a crucial step that this tip bears repeating. But it’s worth the cost. Never settle on a title before you write the book.

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Law Sites

MARCH 18, 2024

The real contribution was constructing the robust “plumbing” through which we could deliver the data to others. For a while it was hard to know what people were doing, but now we can start to see the evidence. The plumbing we built had two main parts: an API and a bulk data service. Publicity is not the same as impact.

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The Cloud Court Blog

APRIL 24, 2023

As Philip Tetlock aptly observes, “We don't naturally look for evidence that could falsify our hunches.” [ii] ii] We are not naturally what Karl Popper termed “falsificationists,” actively seeking evidence that undermines our cherished beliefs. We construct, to our peril, narratives that are fictional rather than factual.

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Complex Discovery

DECEMBER 8, 2024

Strategic Maneuvers and Key Challenges Key geolocated evidence reveals Russian forces capture of Novopustynka and progress near Shevchenko’s outskirts, signaling a concerted push along the T-05-15 highway towards Pokrovsk. Information governance practitioners rely on geolocation to ensure the integrity and authenticity of critical data.

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SW&L Attorneys Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Civil litigation cases involve a wide variety of topics: contracts, business disputes, construction, negligence, personal injury, contested probates, family law, and more. Part of the civil litigation process involves gathering evidence, known as discovery.

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Jury Analyst

JULY 6, 2023

For the legal process to successfully uphold the ideal of a defendants right to a fair trial, jurors must evaluate the evidence that informs the verdict fairly and impartially. These pre-existing beliefs can color their perception and evaluation of the evidence. Participants were divided into two groups.

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Jury Analyst

JULY 6, 2023

In order for the legal process to successfully uphold the ideal of a defendants’ right to a fair trial, jurors must evaluate the evidence that informs the verdict in a fair and impartial manner. These pre-existing beliefs can color their perception and evaluation of the evidence. Participants were divided into two groups.

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Jury Analyst

AUGUST 7, 2024

In order for the legal process to successfully uphold the ideal of a defendants right to a fair trial, jurors must evaluate the evidence that informs the verdict in a fair and impartial manner. These pre-existing beliefs can color their perception and evaluation of the evidence. Participants were divided into two groups.

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Sound Jury Blog

JANUARY 8, 2024

motions in limine), but even some of those should be thought of as squirrels since they distract you from your carefully constructed litigation plan. Instead, write your closing based on the answers to these three questions: 1) What evidence or testimony is most true on its face? Yes, there are “squirrels” that are not as trivial (e.g.,

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Jury Analyst

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Theres always this cross-over between the facts and evidence and our beliefs. This data-driven approach can streamline the jury selection process , inform preemptive strikes, perform real-time transcription, and aid in constructing impactful visuals for trials. However, like any powerful tool, AI must be used responsibly.

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