June, 2023

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Make AI Your Intern, Not Your Replacement as a Lawyer

Attorney at Work

Nothing But the Ruth | Does the 'bogus cases' ChatGPT incident reveal a bigger problem? The post Make AI Your Intern, Not Your Replacement as a Lawyer appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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Manage, automate, & control your invoice process with Invoice Validation Rules

Simple Legal

Take your invoicing process to the next level with billing guidelines – they’re the key to financial accountability and control over legal spend. Ensure invoices from legal vendors meet your standards and are quickly reviewed by in-house counsel – don’t settle for subpar enforcement with limited options when violations happen. It’s time to empower your team with powerful solutions tailored to your needs!

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June 2023 Feature Release

Lawmatics

Summer just got a whole lot hotter with our sizzling new feature lineup. So set down your BBQ tongs and beach ball and check out our latest batch of Lawmatics feature releases. Google AdWords Integration We're excited to announce the addition of Google AdWords to our integration lineup. Now, syncing your AdWords account with Lawmatics is a breeze. Simply head to the Integrations page in your Lawmatics Admin settings, and Lawmatics will automatically import your marketing spend and campaign data

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PREVAIL Act Would Overhaul PTAB Practice

IP Watchdog

On the same day the Patent Eligibility Restoration Act of 2023 was introduced by Senators Chris Coons (D-DE) and Thom Tillis (R-NC), the two senators, along with their colleagues, Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Mazie Hirono (D-HI), introduced the Promoting and Respecting Economically Vital American Innovation Leadership (PREVAIL) Act today. The bill’s aim is to reform the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) and would build upon Coons’ STRONGER Patents Act, introduced in 2019.

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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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Court Declines To Compel Employer To Produce Data from Employees’ Personal Mobile Devices

Discovery Advocate

In re Pork Antitrust Litig. , No. 18-cv-2022 WL 972401 (D. Minn. Mar. 31, 2022) Practical Insight Reliance on an employee’s general statement that they do not use text messages for work-related matters may not be sufficient to rule out their device as a potential source of discoverable data. Relying on an employee’s memory without an accompanying thorough discussion – informed by potentially relevant technical considerations of where data may reside and a more robust effort to locate it – is unl

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Measuring Against Nothing (Or, Budgets Without Scope Aren’t Really Budgets)

3 Geeks and a Law Blog

I have had several epiphanies of late, and they reverberate back to almost everything I have been doing to drive innovation in the legal industry over the past many years. At its core, what I’ve realized is that I’ve been missing something fundamental about measuring value. The legal industry has struggled to put its arms around value. Implicit in this struggle is the idea that the data we have been collecting contains something of value to measure.

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Level-up collaboration and conquer tasks with SimpleLegal!

Simple Legal

In today’s fast-paced in-house legal landscape, effective collaboration and efficient task management are paramount for success. Without a streamlined system in place, legal teams often experience missed deadlines, overwhelmed team members, and compromised outcomes. That’s why we’re thrilled to announce the launch of SimpleLegal’s task management functionality, designed to empower legal teams to achieve more.

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Bring People Together with Event Management

Lawmatics

Register for upcoming Monthly Deep Dives here. Engaging events such as webinars, seminars, luncheons, are a great way for attorneys to fortify relationships with new and existing clients. If event management has been a technical roadblock for you up to this point, we’ve got great news: Lawmatics now allows you to effortlessly manage all such events without the hassle of integrating with other tools or relying on Zaps.

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U.S. Copyright Office Generative AI Event: Three Key Takeaways

IP Watchdog

On Wednesday, June 28, the United States Copyright Office (USCO) hosted a virtual event exploring guidance for registration of works containing generative artificial intelligence (AI) content. The hour-long event included a recap of the USCO’s previously released policy guidance and the Zarya of the Dawn partial registration refusal, staff walking through numerous examples of how AI technologies are being used, and a Q&A session consisting of pre-planned and live audience discussion.

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Court Declines To Compel Employer To Produce Data from Employees’ Personal Mobile Devices

Discovery Advocate

In re Pork Antitrust Litig. , No. 18-cv-2022 WL 972401 (D. Minn. Mar. 31, 2022) Practical Insight Reliance on an employee’s general statement that they do not use text messages for work-related matters may not be sufficient to rule out their device as a potential source of discoverable data. Relying on an employee’s memory without an accompanying thorough discussion – informed by potentially relevant technical considerations of where data may reside and a more robust effort to locate it – is unl

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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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Time to Retire, Deposition Index

The Cloud Court Blog

You are the past, my friend. I am the future. I’m talking to you, deposition index. It’s me, Gibson. Hey now! There, there. Shhhhhhh. It’s OK. You’ve had a good run. For years and years, you added value. A lot of value. And I mean that, deposition index. You were awesome. Honestly, when I look back, one of the things I respect most about you was that you understood the importance of at least trying to find the most useful testimony in a transcript.

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Digital Marketing for Personal Injury Law Firms

Attorney at Work

Explore digital marketing for personal injury law firms with social media, SEO strategies, and local advertising to boost success. The post Digital Marketing for Personal Injury Law Firms appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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Legal task management and how it benefits legal ops

Simple Legal

Legal ops teams face numerous challenges in matter management , including handling vast amounts of data, managing documents, tracking deadline changes, and staying updated on progress status. The complexities involved often lead to important details slipping through the cracks, causing stress for everyone involved. However, there is a solution. By leveraging legal technology with robust task management capabilities, in-house legal teams can not only stay organized but also protect their reputati

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Employee Spotlight - Meet Lauralyn Pasion, QA Guru and Bug Squasher at Lawmatics

Lawmatics

What is your role at Lawmatics, and what does your job entail? I'm a Software QA Engineer, and I test new features developed by our engineering team to ensure quality standards are met and goals are aligned with our product team. I write test plans and report failed scenarios to the developers so they can quickly reproduce issues. Recently, I've been working more with writing code and test automation to prevent code regressions.

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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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Patent Experts Sound Off on New Bills to Fix Eligibility and the PTAB

IP Watchdog

Last week was a big one for the potential future of the U.S. patent system. The deadline for comments on the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s (USPTO’s) Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) on “Discretionary Institution Practices, Petition Word-Count Limits, and Settlement Practices for America Invents Act Trial Proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board [PTAB]” was Tuesday, June 20.

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AI In Legal Industry: What’s More In The Store?

CaseFox

In the ever-changing landscape of the legal industry, technology is becoming a prominent part. Amidst this whirlwind of innovation, artificial intelligence is standing out as a transformative technology. The legal industry is experiencing a technological revolution. Technology and advanced tools have changed the way the legal industry operates. Artificial intelligence is emerging as a game changer for various industries, and the legal industry is no exception.

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Three Ediscovery Takeaways from Google Antitrust Litigation

Hanzo Blog

In the well-publicized case In re Google Play Store Antitrust Litigation (N.D. Cal. March 28, 2023) California District Judge James Donato ruled for sanctions against Google for Google Chat spoliation. There are plenty of ediscovery lessons to take away from this case, particularly given that Google is, in the judge’s words, “a frequent and sophisticated litigation party.

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What Got You Here Won’t Get You There: Tools for Law Firm Growth

Attorney at Work

Erik Mazzone | The beginning or the beginning of the end? Putting the tools in place to grow your firm. The post What Got You Here Won’t Get You There: Tools for Law Firm Growth appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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Trellis Launches Trellis AI to Streamline Trial Court Litigation

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

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A Job Jolt Could Change Life For the Better

InHouseBlog

Stressed about the economy or your job? Maybe it is time to take a step back and gain a little perspective as this story from the ABA Journal points out. Written in the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis, it offers a poignant perspective on how a job jolt can have positive ramifications for your life and career. The post-pandemic gyrations of the international economy and inflationary pressures facing the world are a much more unique circumstance than 2008, and the job market for lawyers tod

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How to Create Equitable Training Programs for Remote, In-person, and Hybrid Law Firm Staff

Lawmatics

Law firms have been forced to adapt to the remote work environment brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. One area that has been impacted is training programs for law firm staff. Remote, in-person, and hybrid work arrangements require different approaches to training. Ensuring all staff members are given equal opportunities to acquire the skills and knowledge they need to excel in their roles is crucial when creating equitable training programs.

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Witnesses and House IP Subcommittee Members Skeptical About Extending TRIPS IP Waiver

IP Watchdog

The House of Representatives’ Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet today held a hearing titled “IP and Strategic Competition with China: Part II – Prioritizing U.S. Innovation Over Assisting Foreign Adversaries,” which focused on the World Trade Organization’s (WTO’s) agreement on a waiver of IP rights for COVID-19 vaccine technologies under the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) last June.

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Paralegal vs Lawyer: Who, What, How?

CaseFox

Paralegal vs Lawyer Who, What, How The legal world is wide and multifaceted. Having a career in the legal field can be very rewarding. There are a wide range of roles in the legal industry that play a part in the administration of justice. Law students may find it difficult to decide the optimal role for them. If you are someone who is pursuing law and can’t decide the role that fits best for you.

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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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Knowledge is Power: How Legal Operations Can Create Efficiency Through Intelligence

Hanzo Blog

Legal departments are facing higher competition and budget limitations, prompting them to seek ways to improve their efficiency and effectiveness. For the legal operations professionals tasked with tackling this challenge, knowledge is power!

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How to Future-Proof Your Law Firm

Attorney at Work

Wendy Merrill | Curiosity is the secret sauce to effective law firm leadership and sound client advocacy. The post How to Future-Proof Your Law Firm appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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Ten Plausible Consequences of Axing In-House Lawyers

InHouseBlog

If your law department is considering axing in-house lawyers, consideration should be given to the plausible consequences. A post from the archives of law department management expert Rees Morrison points out that law department down-sizing may lead to significant adverse consequences including the following examples Rees provides. When building the law department of the future, in-house legal teams need to consider those that will help propel the department and organization forward.

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Bonus Deep Dive: Introducing LM[AI] - Featuring Lawmatics CEO Matt Spiegel

Lawmatics

Register for upcoming Monthly Deep Dives here. We are so thrilled to announce LM[AI] , the brand new artificial intelligence text generative tool from Lawmatics, making us the first legal CRM to launch its own AI. For anyone who has had the experience of staring at a blank email draft not knowing what to write, this feature is for you. What is LM[AI]?

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Trial Prep: What Attorneys Really Want (And How to Deliver It)

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.

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Black Inventors Hall of Fame Museum: Highlighting the Lost Stories of American Innovation

IP Watchdog

Some of the earliest chapters in the story of U.S. innovation have been written by Black Americans who not only advanced the state of industry in our country, but also fought to ensure that they were credited for what they achieved. Within the next few years, the city of Newark, NJ, will be the home of a museum properly paying homage to the historic contributions that these inventors have made to medical science, telecommunications, transportation and more.

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Lawyer Burnout: Recognizing, Recovering, Reviving

CaseFox

Did you really think that being a legal professional is all fun and games? Lawyers have to work for long hours under high pressure. The intense workload and constant dealing with clients can take a toll on lawyers’ physical and mental wellbeing. Lawyer burnout or attorney burnout may result in chronic exhaustion, stress and reduce the efficiency of professionals.

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Operational Excellence Through Management of Corporate Legal Departments

Hanzo Blog

The legal department of an organization is responsible for providing crucial legal support and advice to the company's various business operations. However, to operate efficiently, the legal department requires effective management in several areas, including project and program management, firm and vendor management, and financial management. Without proper management, the legal department may lack clarity, predictability, and accountability, leading to unexpected shortfalls and tensions within

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Building Confidence in the Quality of Your Services

Attorney at Work

Sally Schmidt | It can be tough for clients to judge the quality of your services. Here are things you can do to impress. The post Building Confidence in the Quality of Your Services appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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Deposition Prep Like a Pro: Insights from a Paralegal's Playbook

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.