WA Bar News

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

For years, I have listened to members cite incongruent local court rules, funding, and technology as significant barriers to closing the access-to-justice gap in our state. How might we capitalize on sweeping legal technology innovations and opportunities to maximize the reach and operations of all courts?

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Attorney at Work

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

Thus, MyCase has traditionally restricted the number of integration partners to only the most popular and ubiquitous technology platforms, like Microsoft Office and MailChimp, to name two. Now, in step with the growth of the legal tech space overall, the MyCase universe is beginning to expand. appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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IP Watchdog

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

It is a doctrine that evolves as technology and the way in which people use copyrighted works advance. Naturally, the way courts analyze the “fair use” defense must adapt as technology advances and the way in which creative content is developed evolves. “Fair Use” is a flexible defense to claims of copyright infringement.

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E-Discovery LLC

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

22, 2024) Jennifer Kay reports that “Delaware judges, law clerks, and other court staff using approved generative artificial intelligence tools assume responsibility for the accuracy of any materials produced with the emerging technology, under an interim policy announced Tuesday by the state’s highest court.”

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IP Watchdog

MARCH 14, 2023

The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) issued a precedential ruling Monday that vacated and remanded a district court ruling on patent infringement in a case between Amazon and AlterWAN.

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IP Watchdog

AUGUST 1, 2021

Supreme Court ruled for the first time that plants could be protected with utility patents. Supreme Court ruled for the first time that living organisms were patentable. Twenty years ago, the U.S. Ag Supply, Inc., Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. 124 (2001). Forty-one years ago, the U.S. Chakrabarty, 447 U.S.

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MyCase

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

New technologies continue to evolve the legal landscape. In this guide, we’re breaking down what attorneys need to know about legal technology, including: . A brief overview of legal technology . Different types of legal technologies and their benefits . Different types of legal technologies and their benefits .

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Attorney at Work

MAY 23, 2022

They want to see that you have handled “similar cases with the same allegations involving the same technology or product [or] similar underlying facts.”. Click here to download the Trellis guide to using AI-powered state court intelligence in your practice. How many times has your law firm handled certain types of cases?

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Insurance Journal

AUGUST 14, 2024

Five law firms should receive $267 million in legal fees for obtaining a $1 billion settlement for shareholders of Dell Technologies DELL.N, the Delaware Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday, rejecting arguments that the payment was a windfall. The fee is …

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IP Watchdog

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) issued a precedential opinion on Monday that reversed and vacated in part a previous lower court ruling in a patent case related to fuel tank sensors. SSI accused DZEM of producing systems to reduce emissions for diesel truck engines that infringed U.S.

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IP Watchdog

APRIL 15, 2023

On Wednesday, the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) reversed a district court’s dismissal of a Florida vape company’s patent lawsuit against tobacco company Phillip Morris. HCM alleged that Phillip Morris infringed on its patent for an electronic pipe, U.S. 10,561,170.

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Complex Discovery

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Editor’s Note: Margrethe Vestager’s tenure as the European Union’s antitrust chief has left an enduring impact on the regulatory landscape for global technology companies. Her leadership saw the imposition of multibillion-euro fines and pivotal court rulings that have reshaped the digital regulatory framework in Europe.

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IP Watchdog

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Supreme Court rulings on patent eligibility under 35 U.S.C. §

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Complex Discovery

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Editor’s Note: Meta’s recent reintroduction of facial recognition technology marks a significant step in combating the increasing threat of “celeb bait” scams—fraudulent ads that exploit the likeness of public figures to mislead users. states such as Texas and Illinois.

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E-Discovery LLC

APRIL 16, 2025

In Thompson II , certain defendants failed fully to produce emails after the Court ruled that they were discoverable. The Court entered one that would conditionally preclude defendants from calling certain witnesses unless they could demonstrate that the witness had not sent or received responsive emails.

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Attorney at Work

JULY 27, 2021

Recently I was having a lunch meeting over Zoom with various self-proclaimed (and actual) tech-savvy attorneys when the following question came up: Q: Since the start of the pandemic, what technology tool has been the most valuable for you? About the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism.

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Practice Panther

JUNE 26, 2024

Legal calendaring systems prevent this by sending reminders for upcoming deadlines, ensuring you’re always on top of court rules and statutes of limitations. It’s vital that you vet the technology provider to ensure that you understand how the data will be handled, who will have access, and how it will be backed up.

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Complex Discovery

OCTOBER 17, 2024

” Importance for Legal Technology Professionals This case serves as a key example of how regulatory actions increasingly intersect with legal technology. The integration of cultural sensitivity training, alongside real-time compliance tools, is increasingly necessary for industries that operate across diverse markets.

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IP Watchdog

MAY 24, 2023

Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) issued a precedential decision affirming a district court ruling that denied attorney fees to oil drilling equipment company, FMC Technologies. On Tuesday, the U.S.

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Complex Discovery

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Understanding how courts may handle AI-generated evidence will be crucial for those responsible for managing digital content, ensuring data integrity, and navigating complex litigation involving digital forensics. However, the advent of deepfake technology complicates this process.

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Complex Discovery

OCTOBER 24, 2024

By enabling this fluid movement of data, the CFPB anticipates a surge in competitive offerings from both traditional and financial technology companies, thereby driving down costs and elevating customer service standards. Large-scale financial technology companies must comply by 2026, while smaller entities have until 2030.

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IP Watchdog

MARCH 22, 2022

Supreme Court requesting review of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit's (CAFC's) decision affirming a district court ruling that Ameranth’s patent was ineligible under 35 U.S.C. § Earlier this month, Ameranth Inc. filed a Petition for a Writ of Certiorari to the U.S.

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Complex Discovery

JULY 9, 2024

The company contends that Gensler’s communications, both in his current role and previous positions at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), are crucial to their defense. Coinbase believes these communications will demonstrate a lack of clear regulatory guidance from the SEC.

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Complex Discovery

OCTOBER 10, 2024

This issue underscores the delicate balance that technology companies must maintain between adhering to their home countries’ regulations and navigating international compliance demands in politically sensitive regions. As indicated, “We are aware of reports of Discord being unreachable in Russia and Turkey.

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IP Watchdog

JANUARY 30, 2024

Last week, biopharmaceutical company Liquidia Technologies filed a petition for writ of certiorari with the U.S. Supreme Court to appeal a Federal Circuit ruling that affirmed induced infringement findings against Liquidia following the patent at issue being invalidated at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB).

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Complex Discovery

OCTOBER 21, 2024

The corporate world, especially those involved in digital technology and telecommunications, must be adept in navigating these complicated terrains, ensuring that they comply with local laws while safeguarding the rights of their users. As digital governance becomes increasingly complex, understanding these dynamics is critical.

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Securities Docket

AUGUST 15, 2024

Five law firms should receive $267 million in legal fees for obtaining a $1 billion settlement for shareholders of Dell Technologies (DELL.N), the Delaware Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday, rejecting arguments that the payment was a windfall. The fee is one of the largest ever for U.S. shareholder litigation.

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Securities Docket

JANUARY 13, 2025

In the most famous case, the pursuit of Tornado Cash, the Treasury’s sanctions were overturned in November by a federal appeals court, ruling that the technology underpinning such services can’t be targeted this way. policymakers and members of Congress. Source: 3 Russians Face U.S.

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Complex Discovery

APRIL 8, 2025

This article unpacks how Nokia leveraged its IP portfolio to challenge Amazons use of video streaming and cloud technologies, leading to a wave of litigation. At stake were technologies foundational to modern data centers: network virtualization tools from Nokias Nuage Networks and security protocols embedded in its CloudBand software.

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Lawmatics

AUGUST 8, 2023

The AI Disclaimer The legal profession tends to resist technological advancements, such as generative AI tools like ChatGPT and Google Bard, with immediate talk of bans and warnings of ethical violations. Generative AI's application is no longer a technological novelty; it's a strategic game-changer. Similarly, Smith.ai

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Securities Docket

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

sanctions against Tornado Cash, a service that anonymizes crypto transactions, must be abandoned, a federal appeals court ruled Tuesday. Treasury Department — has a right to target the technology because it’s associated with criminals.

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Complex Discovery

JULY 12, 2024

Supreme Court to protect its corporate records from disclosure, citing a lower court ruling that challenges the sanctity of attorney-client privilege. has petitioned the U.S.

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Law and Daily Life

OCTOBER 3, 2024

In June 2023, the Supreme Court delivered a landmark ruling that effectively ended the practice of affirmative action in university admissions. The Court ruled against race-conscious admissions policies, asserting that such practices violate the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment.

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IP Watchdog

AUGUST 6, 2024

District Court for the District of Columbia dubbed “remarkable,” the court ruled Monday that “Google is a monopolist” and that the search engine has violated Section 2 of the Sherman Act. In a case Judge Amit Mehta of the U.S.

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Complex Discovery

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Meta has expressed concerns about the ruling’s consistency with European Court of Justice case law but reiterated its commitment to safeguarding user data. Corporate Responsibility and Future Compliance The judgment serves as a wake-up call for technology companies to reevaluate their data protection strategies.

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Percipient

APRIL 22, 2023

23, 2015) the court observed that responding parties presumptively bear the expense of complying with discovery requests unless the expense is “significant.” ” If the subpoena is issued in a state court matter, a state statute or court rule may shift the costs of subpoena compliance to the requesting party (see below).

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IP Watchdog

JULY 18, 2023

Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit yesterday upheld a district court ruling that embedding images from Instagram posts in third-party websites does not constitute copyright infringement.

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