Fri.Jun 07, 2024

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TAKE A LESSON FROM THE MOVIES & TV – SHORT BUT POWERFUL

Plaintiff Trial Lawyer Tips

Trial lawyers generally over try their cases and talk to too much. It’s a mistake. Jurors of today have short attention spans and respond to messages that get to the point. Here are examples of what I think demonstrates how a brief, simple message can be very powerful. They are not long. They are not detailed, but they tell a story and do so in a simple well-crafted manner.

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The Biotechnology Revolution: The Impact of the New WIPO Treaty on Genetic Resources

IP Watchdog

After 25 years of negotiations, representatives from various countries gathered at a diplomatic conference in Geneva, Switzerland, from May 13 to 24, 2024, resulting in the approval of this historic treaty. The main change brought by the treaty is the mandatory disclosure of the origin of genetic resources and associated traditional knowledge in patent applications.

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How to Plan for Retirement as a Lawyer

Practice Panther

No matter where you are in your career, retirement needs to be on your radar. Having a solid plan in place is beneficial to your future when it comes time to retire or transition into a semi-retired role. There are many reasons lawyers may put off retirement, but having a plan helps you confront your challenges and make smart decisions for the future.

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Other Barks & Bites for Friday, June 7: Class Action Lawsuit Accusing Google of Copyright Infringement Dismissed; the WHO Releases Report on Health, Innovation and IP; EU Court Bans McDonald’s from using Big Mac Mark for Chicken Sandwiches

IP Watchdog

This week in Other Barks and Bites: a California district court dismisses a class action copyright lawsuit against Google; an AI lobby group launches a campaign to defend AI against copyright lawsuits; and the National Academy of Inventors announces top 100 universities for granted utility patents.

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Visibility Into the Strategy & Supporting Documents of Major US Law Firms

Law Firm Intelligence by Trellis aggregates state trial court data across the Trellis platform enabling users to: look up a particular metric related to a specific law firm (such as, how many cases a law firm had or has against another law firm), and see the actual dockets and documents supporting the metric. Trellis data is maximized in a revolutionary and unique way to provide users an exclusive look into a law firm litigating in state trial courts.

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Complex Family Dynamics Require A Comprehensive Estate Plan

SW&L Attorneys Blog

In today’s world, more and more people have mixed families: a “half-this or a step-that.” As the complexity of modern family dynamics increases, so does the need for a comprehensive estate plan. Yet, in 2024, only 32% of Americans have an estate plan. Moreover, 40% of these people claim it is because of a lack of assets. The issue with this position is that without an estate plan, a person gives up control over what happens to their assets when they die.

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How AI for Legal Documents Helps Lawyers

MyCase

The legal industry is currently experiencing a shake-up due to the latest advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), especially regarding document management and automation. This isn’t just a step up from the usual—it’s a complete game-changer. Niki Black highlights this in her American Bar Association (ABA) article on document automation , stating that “the integration of generative artificial intelligence into legal software tools in the coming months represents more than