Attorney at Work

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Jamie Spannhake | Why is it so hard to figure out what we want? Let's take a new approach. The post 5 Ways to Figure Out What You Want appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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The TechnoCat eDiscovery Blog

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

New to the legal technology space or a battle hardened eDiscovery expert? The TechnoCat eDiscovery Blog is your go to resource for all things eDiscovery!

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IP Watchdog

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

On October 28, Kristina Kashtanova, an artist and artificial intelligence (AI) consultant and researcher, received notice from the U.S. Copyright Office (USCO) that the registration for the first issue of her partially AI-generated graphic novel, Zarya Of The Dawn, may be canceled. A month earlier, on September 15, the USCO issued a registration for Kashtanova’s work, which was subsequently widely publicized as the first known instance of an AI-generated work being successfully registered with t

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My Shingle

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Via the LawSites blog, I learned that biglaw firm Wilson Sonsini’s subsidiary SixFifty just launched a marketplace where businesses can purchase document templates on an ala carte basis. If the concept sounds familiar, that’s because it is: solo and small law firms have been selling templates for years now as a second stream of revenue… The post Biglaw Late to the Law Template Party appeared first on My Shingle.

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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.

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InHouseBlog

NOVEMBER 26, 2022

By Jay Pattamundi, Esq. For applicants considering filing for a trademark, an important criterion for granting registration is the legal standard of “likelihood of confusion.” Accordingly, the trademark examining attorney can refuse a trademark application under Section 2(d) of the Trademark Act, 15 U.S.C. §1052(d) on the basis that the applicant’s mark, “as used on or in connection with the specified goods or services, so resembles a registered mark as to be likely to cause confusion.

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MyCase

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Bill Gates said, “The first rule of any technology used in a business is that automation applied to an efficient operation will magnify the efficiency.” There are few industries that can benefit more from automation than legal. . Running a proficient law firm requires consistent drafting, editing, and sharing of documentation. Lawyers can automate many of these necessary but non-billable tasks by relying on legal document automation software. .

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The TechnoCat eDiscovery Blog

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

New to the legal technology space or a battle hardened eDiscovery expert? The TechnoCat eDiscovery Blog is your go to resource for all things eDiscovery!

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IP Watchdog

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

The U.S. Supreme Court granted petitions for certiorari in two intellectual property cases Friday, one dealing with the limits of extraterritorial application of the Lanham Act and another asking the High Court to weigh in on whether “enablement” means a specification must enable those skilled in the art “to reach the full scope of claimed embodiments” without undue experimentation.

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The Barrister

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

A common misconception novice attorneys make is trial practice is dead and pre-trial settlement is king. However, that belief is statistically incorrect. Regardless of the practice area, an attorney will likely go to trial at least once during their career. South Carolina, nearly twenty-one thousand jury trials are pending in circuit courts. [1] In contrast, nearly one thousand mediations are pending statewide.

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InHouseBlog

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Like all practicing lawyers, in-house counsel have a lot on their plates and are constantly juggling to to meet their clients’ needs, deadlines and emergencies. Unlike law firm lawyers, however, mastery of business skills is critical for an in-house lawyer to be effective. All lawyers can write a 50 page memo that concludes with an unequivocal “maybe”, but is that serving the greater organization and its goals and objectives?

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Advertiser: Trellis

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MyCase

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

A legal filing system is necessary not only for keeping all client casework organized, but also for maximizing efficiency, billable hours, and client satisfaction. Odds are, your firm could form a better organization system when it comes to document filing and access. . Here are a few questions to consider: Is your current law firm file organization system (and process) clear or messy?

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Attorney at Work

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Wendy Merrill | If you haven't recently reviewed and documented expectations of associates, partners or staff, it is time to do so. The post The War for Talent: Great Expectations appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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The TechnoCat eDiscovery Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

New to the legal technology space or a battle hardened eDiscovery expert? The TechnoCat eDiscovery Blog is your go to resource for all things eDiscovery!

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IP Watchdog

NOVEMBER 26, 2022

Worldwide IP filings increased by 3.6% in 2021, according to a report published November 21 by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). The increase came during a turbulent time for the world economy, at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as a global economic downturn. The biggest increase in patent filings was in Asia, where 67.6% of worldwide patent applications were filed.

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The Barrister

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

While the average person might immediately think of criminal issues such as murder when the topic of death and the law is mentioned, death and the law interact in a variety of ways. From the civil side such as probate matters dealing with a decedent’s estate to criminal issues such as homicide, the issue of death appears in the law. A search of the word “death” in the S.C.

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InHouseBlog

NOVEMBER 26, 2022

It’s that time of year again, and being that we are lawyers or at the very least surrounded by them (sometimes virtually!) we must turn our attention to gift giving. The ABA Journal has published their 2022 Gift Guide for Lawyers and it is worth a look to find gifts for the lawyers in your lives, or for yourself! “It’s always a smart idea to begin the holiday shopping earlier than later.

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MyCase

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Practicing law requires legally binding signatures—whether it be for a standard contract, a real estate closing contract, or a routine will. However, tracking down documentation and following up with clients for signatures costs lawyers hours of non-billable time. . Fortunately, in this digital age attorneys can rely on legal electronic signature software to collaborate with clients and colleagues and gather signatures.

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Attorney at Work

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

ContractPodAI's CTO discusses how low code is changing the way the legal industry carries out work. The post Why Legal Teams Are Joining the Low-Code Revolution appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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The TechnoCat eDiscovery Blog

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

New to the legal technology space or a battle hardened eDiscovery expert? The TechnoCat eDiscovery Blog is your go to resource for all things eDiscovery!

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IP Watchdog

NOVEMBER 5, 2022

Trust and estate attorneys regularly advise their clients to enter into prenuptial agreements to protect the valuable assets each spouse brings to the marriage as well as how to distribute community property in the event of a divorce. Brand collaborations with celebrities, influencers or other brands are much like marriages, but brand collaborations are even more unlikely to last.

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The Barrister

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

We’ve all done it. Some of us only a few times and others numerous times. You are about to take your next step when suddenly your focus intensifies, and things start moving in slow motion. The next second is followed by a blur and a state of befuddlement. You have just fallen and in this state of befuddlement you are tasked with deciding what comes next.

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Newport Beach California Business Litigation Law B

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

The law firm of Klein & Wilson in Newport Beach, California, has recently been recognized as a 2022 Top Boutique law firm in California by the Daily Journal. This award is presented on an annual basis to firms that are considered at the top of their practice area. The Daily Journal is California’s largest legal news publication. Each year, its editors evaluate law firms in a variety of practice areas and choose a select few to receive the Top Boutique award.

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MyCase

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

“Your mental health is everything—prioritize it. Make the time like your life depends on it, because it does.” Lawyer, author, and motivational speaker Mel Robbins couldn’t have provided better advice to her colleagues in the legal industry. After all, lawyers’ mental health affects every part of their lives, from career performance to personal relationships. .

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Attorney at Work

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Josh Blandi | Why lawyers should use Managed Services Providers for API integrations. The post Don’t DIY Your Legal Data APIs appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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The TechnoCat eDiscovery Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

New to the legal technology space or a battle hardened eDiscovery expert? The TechnoCat eDiscovery Blog is your go to resource for all things eDiscovery!

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Technology 130

IP Watchdog

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

On November 23, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and the U.S. Copyright Office published a joint notice of inquiry in the Federal Register announcing that the two agencies would be collaborating on a study regarding intellectual property legal issues related to digital assets known as non-fungible tokens (NFTs). The announcement follows the dramatic rise in mainstream attention on NFTs due to their wildly fluctuating value, which has in turn created a great amount of confusion surrou

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The Barrister

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

The work force is changing every day. This means the laws for workers and business are also changing constantly. It is difficult to keep up with the changes without any help. That is where Labor and Employment Law for South Carolina Lawyers comes in. This book is here to keep the reader updated on laws for labor and employment law in South Carolina.

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Simple Legal

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

When Q4 hits, there’s a flurry of activity as departments hustle to tie things up before the holidays arrive. So, why are you putting off your legal budget proposal? Nothing kills holiday cheer faster than hearing that your legal budget request has been denied. The ability to demonstrate legal ops’ spend management skills is key to proving its value to the business.

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MyCase

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

There was a time when going paperless seemed like a lofty goal. However, in this digital era, most lawyers recognize the benefits of moving toward a paperless environment. Digitizing processes not only accommodates remote working arrangements, but can also help keep documents organized, streamline client communications, and lead to major cost savings for your law firm. .

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Attorney at Work

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Every lawyer has had some type of case setback — whether it’s the judge deciding for the other party on a motion, losing the case, or being fired by a client. It doesn’t matter how good you are, or how many years you’ve been in practice, even minor setbacks can cause stress and feelings of […]. The post What You Can Learn From Case Setbacks appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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The TechnoCat eDiscovery Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

New to the legal technology space or a battle hardened eDiscovery expert? The TechnoCat eDiscovery Blog is your go to resource for all things eDiscovery!

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IP Watchdog

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Last September, a bipartisan pair of Senators introduced the Pride in Patent Ownership Act, which, if passed, would add greatly-needed transparency to our patent system. The legislation would require patent owners to disclose their identity to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) when a patent issues and whenever it changes hands so that members of the public have easy access to information about who the true owners of patents are.

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The Barrister

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

One of the most dangerous and potentially life altering events the average human participates in is driving an automobile. On average, Americans spend at least one hour a day in an automobile. Automobiles are an essential part of our lives, as the creation of the automobile has provided humans an efficient mode of travel. However, efficiency comes at a price.

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Attorney at Work

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

This process has increased the number of intake forms our firm has received, and the information we get is much more helpful. The post Form Builders: Create Online Client Intake Forms for Your Law Firm appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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Attorney at Work

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Get to the Point | Short paragraphs produce more readable documents. The post How Long Is a Paragraph? appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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