IP Watchdog
JUNE 7, 2024
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.
Plaintiff Trial Lawyer Tips
JUNE 7, 2024
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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Practice Panther
JUNE 7, 2024
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.
IP Watchdog
JUNE 7, 2024
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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The Marshall Project
JUNE 7, 2024
These St. Louis families have waited years for answers. They say police seem to have forgotten their loved ones.
SW&L Attorneys Blog
JUNE 7, 2024
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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