Law Sites
APRIL 18, 2024
Debuting today is a new product, KLapper, that is a DIY legal virtual assistant builder, powered by generative AI, and designed specifically for law firm knowledge management and innovation teams. Developed by KLoBot Inc.
Attorney at Work
APRIL 29, 2024
John Scott | Whether or not the client sees billable hours on an invoice, all service-based businesses need to track the time of employees who do client-facing work. The post Time Tracking for Lawyers: Why Every Firm Needs to Track Time to Stay Profitable appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
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Simple Legal
APRIL 18, 2024
The efficiency and security of collaboration between in-house legal teams and their outside counsel can significantly influence the quality of service and outcomes. Recognizing this pivotal relationship, SimpleLegal is thrilled to announce an innovative leap forward: the introduction of vendor collaboration, set to greatly improve the way in-house legal teams and their outside counsel collaborate.
Lawmatics
APRIL 11, 2024
April Fools’ Day may have been last week, but these new features are no joke. We’ve got a trio of updates for managing your matters, calendars, and finances. You’ll also find some quality-of-life tweaks that’ll simplify things for our intake coordinators and office managers out there. Filter and sort your table of matters We've revamped our classic matter table for a smoother user experience.
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.
The TechnoCat eDiscovery Blog
APRIL 9, 2024
When it comes to the rapidly shifting tides of the Electronic discovery universe, it can feel like navigating a minefield. but fear not. From the looming threat of spoliation sanctions to the sheer volume, variety, and v.
IP Watchdog
APRIL 3, 2024
There are many loud voices making a lot of noise about TikTok right now, and as someone who makes “noise” for a living, I thought I’d provide an independent musician’s perspective on the TikTok legislation before Congress: I hope it passes, both as an American and as a music maker. First of all, this bill restricts TikTok, it does not “ban” the app.
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Attorney at Work
APRIL 1, 2024
Jay Harrington | Clients are buying based on a promise you’ll deliver in a high-stakes matter, which is why trust is so vital. The post The Trust Equation: The Most Important Formula for Developing New Business appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms & Lawyers.
Plaintiff Trial Lawyer Tips
APRIL 19, 2024
It was my policy over my 50 years of representing plaintiffs to refuse to agree to any form of confidentiality as an imposed requirement of settlement by a defendant. My policy was that clients were free to keep the information personally confidential and from media or public disclosure if they wanted to do so, but the defendant could not require it as a condition of settlement.
Lawmatics
APRIL 30, 2024
Legal client intake forms are critical for an efficient client onboarding process. Firms traditionally created their intake forms manually, legal client intake automation improves efficiency, reduces time spent on administrative tasks, and enhances the client experience. How Do You Draft an Intake Form? Lawyers and law firms create intake forms to gather necessary information from clients as efficiently as possible.
The TechnoCat eDiscovery Blog
APRIL 9, 2024
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!
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.
IP Watchdog
APRIL 10, 2024
A spate of recent lawsuits is shining light on how some generative AI (GenAI) companies are using copyrighted materials, without permission, as a core part of their products. Among the most recent examples is the New York Times Company’s’ lawsuit against OpenAI, which alleges a variety of copyright-related claims. For their part, some GenAI companies like OpenAI argue that there is no infringement, either because there is no “copying” of protected materials or that the copyright principle of fai
Law Sites
APRIL 11, 2024
While the last few years have brought an abundance of new and innovative legal tech products to market, the fact of the matter is that not every new product will succeed. Inevitably, for whatever reason, some products fail. But one thing for certain is that while some products shut down with a whimper, others go out with a bang. Let’s revisit five of the most momentous legal tech fails of the last 10 years. 1.
Attorney at Work
APRIL 5, 2024
Danielle DavisRoe | There are plenty of ways to scrub metadata from files before sharing them. Here's how to do it in Word and Acrobat. The post How to Scrub Metadata from Legal Documents: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
The 10b-5 Daily
APRIL 14, 2024
The U.S. Supreme Court has issued a decision in Macquarie Infrastructure Corp. v. Moab Partners, L.P. holding that the failure to disclose information required by Item 303 of Regulation S-K can support a Rule 10b-5(b) claim only if the omission renders affirmative statements misleading. It is a unanimous decision authored by Justice Sotomayor. Item 303 of Regulation S-K requires companies to describe “known trends or uncertainties” that may have a material impact on the company̵
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.
Lawmatics
APRIL 25, 2024
Creating an effective intake process for a law firm is crucial for efficiently managing client inquiries, ensuring that relevant information is gathered, and setting the stage for successful client representation. Legal client intake automation and the use of an intake process template can streamline the process by leveraging technology to automate repetitive tasks, reduce manual effort, and improve efficiency in managing client inquiries and information.
Plaintiff Trial Lawyer Tips
APRIL 4, 2024
A price war between McDonald’s and A & W fast food restaurants has a lesson for trial lawyers about the importance of describing trial issues or “framing.” A&W was the first-ever chain restaurant in America. By the 1970s, A&W had more locations open than McDonald’s. It was founded in 1919 in Kentucky and is the oldest chain restaurant in America In 1948 Maurice and Richard McDonald opened the first self-serve McDonald’s in San Bernardino, California.
IP Watchdog
APRIL 17, 2024
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Lina Khan announced yesterday that there will be a Special Open Commission Meeting held on April 23 to vote on whether to issue a final version of the January 2023 proposed rule that would ban employers from using noncompete clauses for their employees. “The proposed final rule being considered would generally prevent most employers from using noncompete clauses,” said the Open Commission Meeting's event description.
Law Sites
APRIL 25, 2024
According to Upsolve, a nonprofit company whose technology helps low-income individuals file for bankruptcy for free, Americans owe $1.77 trillion in student loan debt — 93% of it to the federal government. Since 2017, Upsolve’s debt relief tools have helped more than 13,000 individuals erase more than $750 million in debt.
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.
Attorney at Work
APRIL 25, 2024
Susan Cohodes | Three months into semi-retirement, I still find it difficuilt to give less than full-time attention to my part-time legal work. The post Semi-Retired: Breaking Up Is Hard to Do appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
The TechnoCat eDiscovery Blog
APRIL 12, 2024
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!
Lawmatics
APRIL 18, 2024
A legal client intake form is a crucial document used by law firms to gather essential information about a client and their legal matter. Legal client intake automation, including the use of an intake process template, streamlines the intake process so legal teams can prioritize casework. By establishing a clear and consistent process for client intake, you can save time, eliminate pesky errors and keep everyone in your practice on the same page.
My Shingle
APRIL 12, 2024
Are you interested in what generative Ai can do but haven’t had a chance to spend the time experimenting, or even sitting through an hour-long webinar? Here are two resources that won’t take more than ten minutes of your time. First up – a summary comparison of five gen AI platforms and their legal research… The post Some GenAI to Help Your New Law Firm appeared first on My Shingle.
IP Watchdog
APRIL 15, 2024
On April 10, Dr. Stephen Thaler filed a reply brief at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit, continuing the artificial intelligence (AI) technologist’s legal challenge to the U.S. Copyright Office’s refusal to register copyright to an artwork generated by Thaler’s Creativity Machine. The reply brief argues that there is no human authorship requirement under the U.S.
Law Sites
APRIL 17, 2024
ClaimScore, a startup that uses artificial intelligence to help detect fraudulent claims in class action lawsuits, has closed a $3.15 million seed funding round led by ROC Venture Group, a private investment firm based in Naples, Fla.
Attorney at Work
APRIL 10, 2024
Brooke Lively | Here are the two most important factors that determine your firm's value — if you want to sell. The post What Is My Law Firm Worth? appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
InHouseBlog
APRIL 1, 2024
Are long hours the norm that should be celebrated? Or should we embrace AI tools that help boost productivity and give opportunities for better work-life balance? In the legal profession, thoughts like these often fly in the face of colleagues and overlords who say “if you don’t work on Saturday, don’t even bother coming in on Sunday” For many, once boundaries have eroded “ work is all that is left “ “I have a friend who’s a serial entrepreneur and
Lawmatics
APRIL 16, 2024
Client intake is extremely important for law firms, as it establishes the attorney-client relationship and converts a prospect into a paying client. Although law firms traditionally completed intake manually, legal client intake automation and the use of intake process templates can dramatically streamline the process by engaging and retaining new clients faster than ever before.
MyCase
APRIL 30, 2024
AI is early in its lifecycle, but the technology is already a powerful resource for legal professionals. ChatGPT and related AI tools can write, edit, and research—three tasks that weigh heavily on the daily agendas for paralegals and legal assistants. If ChatGPT can handle those duties, law firm administrators will likely ask their support team members to take on higher-level responsibilities.
IP Watchdog
APRIL 9, 2024
The U.S. District Court for the Central District of California ruled on Friday that Shosh Yonay and Yuval Yonay, the widow and son of Ehud Yonay, who authored a 1983 magazine article that inspired the renowned film, Top Gun, were not entitled to damages for copyright infringement related to the 2022 sequel to the film. Yonay authored a magazine article titled “Top Guns,” published in California Magazine on April 21, 1983, that was an account of the experiences of F-14 pilots in training at Navy’
Law Sites
APRIL 15, 2024
Thomson Reuters has launched a global Developer Portal giving access to over 100 APIs, providing tax, legal, risk and fraud professionals with tools to more easily integrate their workflows with the company’s technology, data, content and insights.
Attorney at Work
APRIL 8, 2024
Why are SIEMs for law firms is important? In the simplest terms, it's a security solution that detects threats before your firm is impacted. The post What the Heck Is a SIEM and Why Do Law Firms Need Them? Here’s Your Primer appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
InHouseBlog
APRIL 22, 2024
You’ve probably heard the advice before – do not go into an interview for a legal job without some questions to ask of your own. Of course, figuring out what questions to ask, when to ask them and how many to ask is the overall conundrum. Going with your gut based on how the interview has gone so far is probably your best bet. But check out Vault.com’s list of questions, as there are some there that may get you thinking.
Lawmatics
APRIL 2, 2024
Choosing the best legal software for business billing depends on various factors such as the size of the firm, specific needs, budget, and preferences. Fortunately, comprehensive legal billing software for small firms can track billable hours, generate invoices, and manage client accounts efficiently. How do You Simplify the Billing Process at a Law Firm?
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