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New Legal Ethics Opinion Cautions Lawyers: You ‘Must Be Proficient’ In the Use of Generative AI

Law Sites

A new legal ethics opinion on the use of generative AI in law practice makes one point very clear: lawyers are required to maintain competence across all technological means relevant to their practices, and that includes the use of generative AI.

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Long-Form Content Drives Long-Term Success for Lawyers: Create Once, Cash In for Years

Attorney at Work

Ruth Carter | If you have limited resources for marketing, invest in your blog. The post Long-Form Content Drives Long-Term Success for Lawyers: Create Once, Cash In for Years appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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A Death Row Prisoner’s Parting Interview

The Marshall Project

Days before his scheduled execution in Texas, Ramiro Gonzales speaks on faith, legacy — and apologizing to the family of his victim, Bridget Townsend.

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When is Failure to Provide a Timely Privilege Log Excusable?

E-Discovery LLC

In Melton Properties, LLC v. Ill. Central R. Co., 2024 WL 3015749 at *5 (N.D. Miss. June 14, 2024), the court listed the factors to consider in deciding when the failure to provide a timely privilege log is – or is not – a waiver of the privilege. GENERALLY, FAILURE TO TIMELY PROVIDE A PRIVILEGE LOG MAY WAIVE PRIVILEGE It is well established that privilege may be waived if it was not timely asserted in a proper log.

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The Tech-Savvy Paralegals Playbook: How To Leverage AI

Speaker: Allison Mears, Adela Wekselblatt, and George Socha

Artificial intelligence is reshaping the legal industry, and paralegals are at the forefront of this transformation. As AI becomes more integrated into legal workflows, paralegals can streamline their daily tasks, enhance efficiency, and add greater value to their firms and organizations. But what exactly does AI mean for paralegals today—and how can you leverage it to your advantage?

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Key Copyright Decisions So Far and Cases to Watch in 2024

IP Watchdog

Courts have been busy with copyright cases in the first half of 2024. This article provides an overview of some of the key decisions issued in 2024, as well as important cases to watch in the remainder of the year.

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Supreme Court ruling douses repatriation tax refund hopes

Legal Dive

The court affirmed the constitutionality of the one-time Mandatory Repatriation Tax on income from investments in foreign corporations.

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Lawsuit Over Tony Bennett's Estate: When Can't a Trustee Be Trusted?

Practice of Law

Tony Bennett, the famed Grammy winner and singer of “I Left My Heart in San Francisco,” died in 2023. He left his estate to his wife, Susan Benedetto, and family. He had four children: D’Andrea “Danny” Bennett and Daegal “Dae” Bennett from one marriage, and Antonia and Johanna Bennett from another. His son, Danny Bennett, was named trustee of the family trust.

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Supreme Court Grants Real Estate Company’s Trademark Petition Challenging Profits Award Based on Affiliates’ Earnings

IP Watchdog

On Monday, June 24, the U.S. Supreme Court granted the petition for writ of certiorari filed in Dewberry Group, Inc. v. Dewberry Engineers Inc., taking up an appeal of a profits disgorgement award affirmed by a panel majority in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. The petition from Dewberry Group challenges the Fourth Circuit’s endorsement of an expansive disgorgement remedy that reached into profits earned by affiliates of the petitioner, who were not included as defendants in the

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Why a Visa-Mastercard settlement is likely to fall short

Legal Dive

The persistence of the networks’ ‘honor all cards’ rule may be a key reason Judge Margo Brodie is unlikely to approve a negotiated resolution of the two-decade-old case brought by merchants.

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IPWatchdog Unleashed: Patent Monetization: Doing Business as an NPE

IP Watchdog

This week we venture into the world of patent monetization from the viewpoint of a patent owner and non-practicing entity. Our conversation is with Brad Close, a one-time patent prosecution attorney, one-time patent broker, and current patent owner engaged in patent monetization efforts, licensing and, of course, litigation. We start our conversation addressing life as an NPE, and the arguments that are often made against NPEs owning and enforcing patents.

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Uncovering The Hidden Connections: A Patent Family Survival Guide

Speaker: Andrew Klein

Are there mysteries lurking in your family tree? 🕵 No, not a long-lost half-brother - I'm talking about a patent family tree! IP paralegals need fast and easy ways to verify and report on essential data about foreign equivalents of US assets. Join us to master the global scope of key assets to support prosecution, portfolio management, litigation, licensing, competitive monitoring and more!

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iManage ConnectLive London: Observations and Revelations 

Legal IT Insider

iManage’s London ConnectLive conference last week saw some important observations and unexpected revelations, as CEO Neil Araujo kicked off the day by saying: “We’re working hard because we recognise that […] The post iManage ConnectLive London: Observations and Revelations appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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Court upholds ACA’s preventive services mandate, but opens door to future challenges

Legal Dive

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals’ decision Friday is a win for the upwards of 150 million people that receive health insurance through their employers. However, it paves the way for future lawsuits from opponents of the ACA.

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Hedge Funds Made a Killing on FTX—Then It Got Complicated – WSJ

Securities Docket

The core problem underlying this and other disputes: FTX claim values have jumped as the prospect of a larger eventual payout has grown, thanks in part to a fierce rebound in crypto prices. That means many FTX clients who sold quickly missed out on getting a better price later or securing a direct payout from the FTX estate. Many sellers, including some sophisticated crypto players, are now demanding bigger payouts, according to court documents and people familiar with the matter.

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Apple Faces Major Fines Under EU’s Digital Markets Act

Complex Discovery

Editor’s Note: In a significant move that underscores the growing regulatory scrutiny on major tech companies, the European Commission has accused Apple of violating the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA). This groundbreaking legislation aims to promote fair competition within the tech industry, and Apple’s practices within its App Store ecosystem have come under fire for allegedly restricting developers’ ability to communicate with customers about alternative off

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AI for Paralegals: Everything You Need to Know (and How to Use It Safely)

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

Ready to cut through the AI hype and learn exactly how to use these tools in your legal work? Join this webinar to get practical guidance from attorney and AI legal expert, Joe Stephens, who understands what really matters for legal professionals! What You'll Learn: Evaluate AI Tools Like a Pro 🔍 Learn which tools are worth your time and how to spot potential security and ethics risks before they become problems.

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If a Company Says It’s Ethical, Investors Might Want to Be Skeptical – WSJ

Securities Docket

Companies using trust words were also about 15% more likely to receive a comment letter from the Securities and Exchange Commission asking them to clarify information on their annual report than companies that didn’t use trust words. The SEC often uses comment letters to communicate its concerns with the annual report. “Companies likely use trust words to project a positive image and better manage information within the annual report, but it seems that no one is really fooled,” says Gopal Krishn

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EU competition charge against Apple is a preliminary finding

Legal Dive

The company has until March to respond to the regulator’s claim that it’s not allowing developers to communicate directly to their customers within their apps.

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Binance General Counsel Confronts Some of Crypto’s Hardest Tests

Securities Docket

Binance’s General Counsel Eleanor Hughes has a lot to keep her busy, ranging from the giant crypto exchange’s testy dispute with Nigerian officials to strict monitoring by US authorities as part of a landmark plea deal. That plea agreement with the Justice Department and US regulators led to a $4.3 billion corporate penalty and the jailing of co-founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao for failures that let criminals and terror groups use the exchange.

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NCLA Amicus Brief Says Chestek Ruling Removes Democratic Oversight from USPTO Rulemaking

IP Watchdog

Last week, the New Civil Liberties Alliance (NCLA) filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court urging the justices to grant the petition for writ of certiorari in Chestek PLLC v. Vidal, which challenges the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s (USPTO) promulgation of rules requiring trademark applicants to disclose their domicile address. The NCLA’s brief contends that, by allowing the USPTO to act without following notice-and-comment rulemaking under the Administrative Procedures Act (APA),

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The New Way of Conducting Patent Research: Proven Strategies For Efficient Due Diligence

Speaker: Andrew Klein

Patent due diligence processes take too long. The information you need is publicly available but accessing it is often tedious & inefficient, requiring you to wade through dozens of PTO websites or for-free tools to gather what you need. Plus, it frequently occurs late in the game, leaving professionals under pressure, sifting through chaotic 100-page PDFs, and frustrated with poorly formatted information & patent numbers.

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Bitcoin Prices Drop to Near $62,000 as Mt. Gox Set to Begin BTC, Bitcoin Cash Repayments

Securities Docket

Defunct bitcoin exchange Mt. Gox said Monday it will start to distribute assets stolen from clients in a 2014 hack in the first week of July, years after continually moving deadlines. “The Rehabilitation Trustee has been preparing to make repayments in Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash under the Rehabilitation Plan,” trustee Nobuaki Kobayashi said in a Monday statement posted on the Mt.

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Robotic Automation Company Hit With AI-Related Securities Suit | The D&O Diary

Securities Docket

As AI becomes an ever-more present component of many companies’ strategies and operations, one concern is the extent to which this technological shift could affect companies’ litigation risk exposures. One risk companies may face is that in seeking to promote their adoption of AI strategies, companies may be susceptible to allegations that they overstated their AI capabilities or the extent to which the strategies will actually improve results.