Law Sites
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
A Texas jury in a civil case has found that Consilio, which describes itself as “the global leader” in e-discovery, violated a Texas computer security criminal statute when it accessed the plaintiff’s computer without effective consent.
Attorney at Work
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
As much as you’d like to stop them, perhaps with jiujitsu or a handy table lamp, you know that’s unprofessional. Fortunately you can use these proven tactics instead. The post How to Not Talk Politics and Survive appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
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Plaintiff Trial Lawyer Tips
NOVEMBER 17, 2024
The November 2024 King County Bar Bulletin had an article by jury consultants Thomas O’Toole and Kevin Boally dealing with the issue of causation and its importance in obtaining a plaintiff verdict. It was a subject I have written and lectured about to lawyers. Causation is often ignored or under emphasized by plaintiff attorneys. Too often plaintiffs proceed with the frame of mind that if they prove the harmful conduct they will receive a favorable verdict.
Lawmatics
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
Legal marketing isn’t about waiting for referrals anymore. Today’s clients start their search for legal services on Google, comparing firms based on what they see across websites, reviews, and social media. If you’re a lawyer, being “visible” means more than just having a website—it’s about engaging clients where they’re already looking and delivering something memorable.
Advertiser: Trellis
Trellis AI leverages the largest repository of state trial court data to help litigators evaluate cases, automate brief drafting, suggest winning strategies, and more. Key components: Draft Arguments — Uses similar/successful motions in the Trellis database to generate arguments/citations for your motions seeking dismissal, summary judgment, etc. Case Assessment — Predict the likely outcomes of a case at any stage to help you decide to accept it, guide motion practice, make settlement offers, an
Legal Dive
NOVEMBER 30, 2024
As more legal work is automated, forward-thinking law firms will focus on self-service and new billing methods, the chief revenue officer of Definely predicts.
Insurance Journal
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Progressive said it will stop offering dwelling fire insurance, with nonrenewal notices going out as early as Nov. 19.
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Attorney at Work
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Jamie Spannhake | Setting limits doesn’t make you less dedicated; it allows you to recharge so you can be at your best. The post Managing Holiday Stress: A Guide for Lawyers appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
E-Discovery LLC
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
In OL Private Counsel, LLC v. Olson , 2024 WL 4839277 (D. Utah Nov. 20, 2024), the court addressed recovery of expenses by non-parties for responding to a subpoena. Fed.R.Civ.P. 45 (“Subpoena”) states: (b)(1) – Under some circumstances, witness fees and mileage must be paid. [1] (d)(1) – “A party or attorney responsible for issuing and serving a subpoena must take reasonable steps to avoid imposing undue burden or expense on a person subject to the subpoena.
IP Watchdog
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Xockets, Inc. recently filed a complaint in the Western District of Texas against NVIDIA Corporation (“NVIDIA”), Microsoft Corporation (“Microsoft”) and RPX Corporation (“RPX”) (collectively, “Defendants”) for alleged patent infringement and violation of federal antitrust laws. As is often the case in patent cases, Xockets seeks an injunction in addition to monetary damages.
Lawmatics
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
Using Lawmatics is like owning a high-performance sports car—it’s engineered to deliver speed, precision, and efficiency. And the real magic happens when you push the limits and discover just how much it’s capable of. This month’s webinar zeroed in on five features that can elevate your workflows, helping you go faster, work smarter, and drive greater profitability at your firm.
Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor
Get ready to uncover what attorneys really need from you when it comes to trial prep in this new webinar! Attorney and law professor, Joe Stephens, J.D., will share proven techniques for anticipating attorney needs, organizing critical documents, and transforming complex information into compelling case presentations. Key Learning Objectives: Organization That Makes Sense 🎯 Learn how to structure and organize case materials in ways that align with how attorneys actually work and think.
Insurance Journal
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
New research reveals serious privacy flaws in the data practices of new internet connected cars in Australia. It’s yet another reason why we need urgent reform of privacy laws. Modern cars are increasingly equipped with internet-enabled features.
Law Sites
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
In a move that marries a massive database of state litigation data with the generative capabilities of artificial intelligence, Trellis, a legal technology company known for its analytics tools and extensive collection of state trial court records, today released Trellis AI, a new set of generative AI tools aimed at simplifying litigation tasks.
Attorney at Work
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
Setting annual goals can feel a little overwhelming. But like everything in your law firm, it’s easier if you have a process. The post Do You Dread the Law Firm Annual Planning Process? 5 Ways to Make It Easier and More Fun appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
E-Discovery LLC
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
In Whitmore v. Kroger Limited Partnership , 2024 WL 4795686 (W.D. Va. Nov. 14, 2024), defendant Kroger’s inadvertent failure to preserve surveillance video footage of the area at the time of the alleged tort was a factor leading to its waiver of fact work production protection. Defendant Kroger moved to quash a subpoena served by the plaintiff, Mr. Whitmore, on a nonparty claims investigator, Sedgwick Claims Service.
Speaker: Kaitlyn "The Persnickety Paralegal" Story
Deposition preparation is a critical aspect of a paralegal's role, requiring meticulous attention to detail and proactive management of the case timeline. In this session, participants will explore how effective deposition preparation not only contributes to the success of the legal team but also helps maintain a balanced workflow, minimizing last-minute crises.
Legal Dive
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
The plaintiff’s attorney in a wrongful termination case faces sanctions for including nonexistent cases and fake quotations in a Texas federal court filing.
IP Watchdog
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Are trademark rights in the Metaverse as intangible as the world itself, or are they as real as in the ‘real’ world? This is the question the European Parliament addresses for the first time in its Resolution on policy implications of the development of virtual worlds – civil, company commercial and intellectual property law issues, published on October 17, 2024, in the Official Journal of the European Union.
Insurance Journal
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Despite four hurricanes in just over a year and significant payouts by the Florida Cat Fund, three special tax bonds have seen their ratings upgraded, the state’s insurance commissioner announced Monday.
Law Sites
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
As the disaffected disembark from X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, they are landing in throngs on Bluesky, the X competitor that has seen its daily traffic grow 500% since the election and that shot to the top of the App Store last week.
Advertiser: Trellis
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.
Attorney at Work
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Joe Douglass | Done well, videos become powerful, persuasive tools that sway juries and adjusters alike. The post Don’t Just Show, Prove: Why Lawyers Need Expert Video Storytelling in the TikTok Era appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
E-Discovery LLC
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Isaiah Poritz reported in Bloomberg Law that the Youth Social Media Judge Threatens Contempt Against State AGs (Nov. 22, 2024). I described the underlying issue in Possession, Custody, or Control of Responsive Information by States Suing Meta (Sept. 12, 2024), discussing In Re: Social Media Adolescent Addiction/Personal Injury Products Liability Litigation , 2024 WL 4125618 (N.D.
Legal Dive
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Self-disclosures have picked up, too, doubling since 2021, as part of the agency’s broader corporate accountability push, an agency official reports.
IP Watchdog
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
We invited Judge Newman to speak at our annual Life Sciences program at IPWatchdog Studios, which gave Judge Newman a platform to tell her side of the story in her own words and to discuss what the Federal Circuit is doing. So powerful were her comments that at least several in the audience were seen shedding a tear, and she received a hearty standing ovation.
Advertiser: Trellis
With Daily Filings Report by Trellis you will receive an email and csv file daily with all new cases filed in the jurisdictions you're tracking. Each new case will include all case metadata like judge, parties, counsel, practice area, and even direct links to the full docket and complaint. Trellis Daily Filings Reports provide direct access to newly filed state and federal litigation curated just for you.
Insurance Journal
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Boeing Co. has dismantled its global diversity, equity and inclusion department, making it the latest high-profile corporation to make changes to its DEI policy as its new top leader oversees a broader revamp of the company’s workforce.
Law Sites
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
The litigation analytics company Lex Machina has completed what it describes as a milestone expansion of its data set of court documents, adding another 500,000 federal district court cases so that it now has full coverage of virtually every civil case filed in federal district courts anywhere in the United States.
Attorney at Work
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
David Hunter explains the specific retirement plans available to help you choose the right option for your practice. The post Small Business Retirement Plans: A Strategic Investment for Law Firm Owners appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
E-Discovery LLC
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
In Kinnee v. TEI Biosciences Inc., 2024 WL 4860792 (S.D. Cal. Nov. 21, 2024), the court denied the parties’ Joint Motion for Entry of an Order Governing Discovery of Electronically Stored Information. In my words, the Kinnee court denied a joint motion to approve an ESI Protocol because the defendants’ Fed.R.Civ.P. 26(a) initial disclosures, “which do not identify a single corporate witness by name, much less the subject(s) of information possessed by each witness,” were inadequate.
Lawmatics
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
Legal marketing isnt about waiting for referrals anymore. Todays clients start their search for legal services on Google, comparing firms based on what they see across websites, reviews, and social media. If youre a lawyer, being visible means more than just having a websiteits about engaging clients where theyre already looking and delivering something memorable.
IP Watchdog
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Encouraged and abetted by free riders who would benefit unfairly from others’ work, well-intentioned lawmakers and judicial activists have compromised the U.S. patent system, threatening America’s prosperity and national security. But we have the chance to reverse this trend by supporting two bills that will be debated this week in the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Insurance Journal
NOVEMBER 3, 2024
A recent photograph of destruction left by Hurricane Milton’s wind tells the story: An entire roof section on a residential complex in Bradenton, Florida – including rafters and ceiling joists – was ripped off, exposing people’s abodes and belongings to …
Law Sites
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
It was 22 years ago yesterday that I launched this blog. For its continued existence, I owe four debts of gratitude: To you, the readers, without whom this blog would have no reason to exist, and whose feedback and engagement over the years has been the greatest reward.
Attorney at Work
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
As the ground shakes beneath their feet, law firm leaders must be prepared to jettison bankrupt business practices in favor of smart growth strategies. The post Smart Growth Strategies for Law Firms: Essential Investments in an Evolving Industry appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
E-Discovery LLC
NOVEMBER 24, 2024
In Homeland Ins. Co. of Del. V. Independent Health Ass’n., Inc., 2024 WL 4815127 (W.D.N.Y. Nov. 18, 2024), the court ordered production of litigation hold notices and implementation communications. Homeland Insurance sought a declaratory judgment that it had no duty to defend or indemnify Independent Health Association. A third-party defendant, Ace Insurance, sought a similar determination.
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