March, 2023

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Top Law Firm Website Design Trends for 2023

Attorney at Work

How can your website remain relevant and stand out from the competition? Karin Conroy points to the biggest law firm website design trends of the year. The post Top Law Firm Website Design Trends for 2023 appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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Predictions for legal ops in 2023 with LaTrece Johnson of Palo Alto Networks

Simple Legal

Lately it seems like every legal new source is releasing whitepapers and webinars on topics like “How To Do More With Less?”, “Use Data to Drive Business Decisions”, “Improve Your Contracting Process”, and “Minimize Your Outside Counsel Spend”. Legal professionals are inundated with emails and overwhelmed. Of course they want to focus on these areas, but for many they are focused on keeping their GC engaged and informed, supporting leadership’s new ideas and projects, ensuring all legal tools ar

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Google Sanctioned for Failure to Preserve Internal Chat Messages

Discovery Advocate

In re Google Play Store Antitrust Litig., — F. Supp. 3d —-, 2023 WL 2673109, No. 21-MD-02981 (JD) (N.D. Cal. Mar. 28, 2023) Practical Insight This decision illustrates three trends in e-discovery: (1) employees are increasingly using chat platforms and other means of instant messaging to engage in substantive conversations about work; (2) courts are increasingly penalizing litigants for not actively supervising compliance with litigation holds; and (3) the failure to address more cha

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Can Paralegals Give Legal Advice?

Lawmatics

They say behind every great lawyer is a great paralegal…. well, something like that. While not all lawyers have paralegals, also known as legal assistants, they are without a doubt a game-changer for lawyers juggling multiple cases and deadlines. A paralegal's main role is to help assist attorneys with all of the administrative tasks that it requires to keep their law firm operational.

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Visibility Into the Strategy & Supporting Documents of Major US Law Firms

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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Copyright Office Makes AI Authorship Policy Official

IP Watchdog

The U.S. Copyright Office (USCO) has announced a new statement of policy on “Works Containing Material Generated by Artificial Intelligence” that will be published in the Federal Register tomorrow, March 16. The statement comes following several recent cases that have tested the bounds of copyright protection for works generated solely or in part by AI authors.

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FAQs on Chat GPT for Solo and Small Law Firms

My Shingle

In the past three months since the November 30, 2023 release of ChatGPT, I’ve seen all kinds of misconceptions about the technology from how it works to whether reliance on it could trigger copyright liability or penalties in Google search engine ranking. Part of the misunderstanding arises from reliance on outdated material – the tech… The post FAQs on Chat GPT for Solo and Small Law Firms appeared first on My Shingle.

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11 legal operations interview questions and tips to land the job

Simple Legal

According to the Association of Corporate Counsel, the number of corporate legal departments with at least one legal ops professional tripled between 2015 to 2022. As more companies realize the value that legal operations brings to the legal team and overall business, more job opportunities will continue opening up in the field. This is great news for anyone considering a legal ops career or current professionals looking to change companies.

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Google Sanctioned for Failure to Preserve Internal Chat Messages

Discovery Advocate

In re Google Play Store Antitrust Litig. , 21 MD 2981 (JD) (S.D.N.Y. Mar. 28, 2023) Practical Insight This decision illustrates three trends in e-discovery: (1) employees are increasingly using chat platforms and other means of instant messaging to engage in substantive conversations about work; (2) courts are increasingly penalizing litigants for not actively supervising compliance with litigation holds; and (3) the failure to address more challenging sources of potentially relevant information

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Lawmatics Recognized in Legal Tech Publishing’s Practice Management Buyer’s Guide 2023

Lawmatics

We’re thrilled to share that Lawmatics has once again been recognized by Legal Tech Publishing and Above the Law! Our CRM platform has been listed in their Practice Management Buyer’s Guide for 2023. With several new features since we were featured in last year’s guide – from conflict checking to sending emails from your outbox – Lawmatics is proud to offer Legal Tech readers a comprehensive all-in-one CRM and automation platform.

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Industry, NGOs Spar Over Need to Extend TRIPS COVID IP Waiver at ITC Hearing

IP Watchdog

The International Trade Commission (ITC) conducted an all-day hearing today featuring a range of stakeholders with interests in the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) pending decision on extending what has come to be known as the TRIPS [Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights] waiver from strictly COVID-19 vaccine technologies to COVID-19 related therapeutics and diagnostics.

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Stay On Top of Newly Filed State & Federal Litigation: Curated Just for You!

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.

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Ready to Lawnch? The Law Firm StartUp AI-ccelerator Is Coming Soon!

My Shingle

Hey there, Law Firm Owners, Innovators, Dreamers & Schemers! Are you ready to transform the legal landscape and jumpstart your very own law firm in just SIX weeks? Say hello to the Law Firm StartUp AI-ccelerator, the groundbreaking program that can help you make the leap. Gone are the days of going solo without support.… The post Ready to Lawnch?

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15 Keyboard Shortcuts to Boost Your Productivity

Attorney at Work

Danielle DavisRoe | Here are some common keyboard shortcuts every lawyer should know. The post 15 Keyboard Shortcuts to Boost Your Productivity appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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Your guide to easier approval workflows for legal invoices

Simple Legal

According to a Bloomberg Law survey, legal ops teams said “increased efficiency” was their top goal. Yet, plenty of teams still manually manage approval workflows for legal invoices—which is the most inefficient approach. With manual invoice workflows, approvals slow to a snail’s pace. You have to micromanage different routing processes, which quickly become logistical, time-sucking trainwrecks for everyone involved.

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DOJ Corporate Criminal Enforcement Updates Shine a Spotlight on Texts and Instant Messaging Applications as Potential Evidence

Discovery Advocate

In September 2022, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) issued a memo announcing revisions to the DOJ’s corporate criminal enforcement policies and practices. The memo made clear that the DOJ expects “all corporations with robust compliance programs [to] have effective policies governing the use of personal devices and third-party messaging platforms for corporate communications. provide clear training to employees about such policies and. enforce such policies when violations are identified.

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What Does It Mean to Be a Woman in Law? Lawmatics Customers Answer

Lawmatics

According to the American Bar Association's 2022 Profile of the Legal Profession, just 38% of lawyers and 30% of judges in the United States are women. While that portion has been climbing steadily over decades, law is still a male-dominated industry. That's why we wanted to take Women's History Month as an opportunity to ask our female-identifying customers what being a woman in law means to them.

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China Gains on Top Filers at European Patent Office

IP Watchdog

U.S. companies and inventors still filed more patent applications with the European Patent Office (EPO) than any other country, according to its Patent Index 2022, which was released today. The index showed that U.S. patent applications numbered 48,088, a 2.9% increase from 2021. However, China's filings jumped by 15.1% over 2021, keeping it in fourth place out of the top five countries of origin for applications and narrowing the gap between it and Japan, the number three filer.

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Big Law Still Isn’t Big Enough for Women Who Want to Make It Big

My Shingle

Six and a half years after arguing that women’s success in legal doesn’t matter if they don’t work at Biglaw, Vivia Chen is back with this interview with Beth Wilkinson, who left biglaw at Paul Hastings back in 2016 to launch her own firm. Reading the interview, you can tell that Chen still doesn’t get… The post Big Law Still Isn’t Big Enough for Women Who Want to Make It Big appeared first on My Shingle.

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This Is How Eisenhower Boxes Effortlessly Organize Your Life

Attorney at Work

I know the Eisenhower box is fast, but could it be faster? Two new ways to use this brilliant hack. The post This Is How Eisenhower Boxes Effortlessly Organize Your Life appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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Next-Gen Bar Exam Must Tackle Google Schools and the Digital Native Myth by Testing Basic Tech Skills for Practice

3 Geeks and a Law Blog

[Ed. Note – Please welcome back Jessica de Perio Wittman & Kathleen (Katie) Brown as guest bloggers. – GL] In case you didn’t know, the National Conference of Bar Examiners (NCBE) will release a brand-new version of the bar exam in 2026. The NCBE conducted a study in 2018 and asked practicing attorneys and non-licensed lawyers about basic technology tasks in their law practice.

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Client and Counsel Sanctioned More Than $2.5 million for ‘Amateur Hour’ Discovery Ineptitude

Discovery Advocate

Practical Insight This case is a cautionary tale for the attorney who may know to say all of the right things when it comes to modern discovery practice but, in fact, lacks the expertise and competence to oversee a defensible discovery effort. This counsel instead subjected the court to a self-described “inner circle of judicial hell” in dealing with discovery ineptitude.

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March 2023 Feature Release

Lawmatics

Put down your brackets and check out the Lawmatics version of March Madness with this roster of exciting new features! Create From Within We are thrilled to announce our new “Create from Within” functionality! This revolutionary feature will allow you to create templates such as Emails, File Requests, Forms, etc. on the fly from within an Automation, a Matter’s Profile, or anywhere else these assets are used.

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Copyright Claims Board Finds for Photographer on Infringement But Curbs Damages in First Final Decision

IP Watchdog

The Copyright Claims Board (CCB) has issued its first final decision since it was established by law in December 2020, finding in favor of a photographer who claimed a lawyer infringed his copyright by displaying one of his photographs on his law firm website. David Oppenheimer’s case against Douglas Prutton was referred to the CCB by the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California in April 2022, two months before the Board opened to receive claims.

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Protecting Client Trust Accounts When Banks Collapse

My Shingle

As if lawyers didn’t already have enough to worry about when it comes to protecting client trust accounts, add bank solvency to the list. As the recent meltdowns of the Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank remind lawyers, even a bank may not always be a secure repository for client funds. Lawyers Should Understand the… The post Protecting Client Trust Accounts When Banks Collapse appeared first on My Shingle.

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Ready, Boss? Tips for Leading Your Team as a New Attorney

Attorney at Work

Meyling Ly Ortiz | Most young lawyers aren’t prepared to supervise coworkers. Here is some much-needed advice on leading teams — and gaining their respect. The post Ready, Boss? Tips for Leading Your Team as a New Attorney appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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ESI Protocol Checklist For Collaboration Data

Hanzo Blog

Why Are ESI Protocols Important for Legal Teams During Ediscovery? Ensure Preservation of Relevant ESI : ESI protocols help to ensure that relevant ESI is properly preserved, collected, and produced. These protocols can specify the types of ESI that must be preserved, how it should be collected and stored, and who is responsible for ensuring its preservation.

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How Long Does a Slip and Fall Accident Claim Take to Settle? Managing Expectations

CaseFox

Slip and fall accidents are common occurrences that can happen to anyone, anywhere, and at any time. They can happen in shopping malls, grocery stores, restaurants, offices, and even on sidewalks. While most people who fall usually get up with no significant injuries, however, some suffer severe injuries that require extensive medical treatment and time off work.

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Employee Spotlight: Eric Nelson - From Chopping Trees to Closing Deals

Lawmatics

What is your role at Lawmatics, and what does your job entail? I’m an Account Executive at Lawmatics. My job entails conducting demonstration calls of the Lawmatics platform to law firms and highlighting how our legal CRM can help them be more efficient and organized with all their non-billable admin workflows (such as client intake, running marketing campaigns, and client follow up).

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IP Leaders Tell Congress, AI Masters Attendees, It’s Past Time for a Solid U.S. Innovation Strategy

IP Watchdog

The U.S. House of Representatives’ Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property and the Internet held a hearing Wednesday that was part one of a series it will be running on IP and “Strategic Competition with China.” On the same day, speakers on the final panel of IPWatchdog’s AI Masters discussed many of the same issues addressed in the hearing, with the overwhelming takeaway across both panels being that the United States needs a new plan when it comes to IP protection in cutting-edge technol

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Disability and Legal Tech Design

My Shingle

[This post gives an overview of the #ABATECHSHOW 2023 presentation Accessibility in Legal Tech by attorneys Haley Moss and Lisa Mueller, based on a summary by ChatGPT as edited by Carolyn Elefant] Disability Definitions The speakers opened the session with some foundational definitions: Disability – According to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990: A… The post Disability and Legal Tech Design appeared first on My Shingle.

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Artificial Intelligence is Changing the Legal Industry: Interview with AI Expert Paul Roetzer

Attorney at Work

Nothing But the Ruth | You worked your butt off and the client refuses to pay. Should you hire a collections attorney? The post Artificial Intelligence is Changing the Legal Industry: Interview with AI Expert Paul Roetzer appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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Search is Everywhere. But What About Collaboration Data?

Hanzo Blog

We Take Search for Granted Remember the days when you wanted to look for a document using the file manager on your desktop and you’d forgotten exactly where it was stored? It would take forever and sometimes freeze the operating system, and then you still didn’t find the file you were looking for, so you went to each folder on the C-drive and looked through everything manually.

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Effective Client Communication: Key to a Strong Attorney Client Relationship

CaseFox

Most firms don’t survey their clients and, if they finally do, are shocked to find out that their clients aren’t happy. We latch on to the opinions of the few happy clients and hope the others don’t speak up. As a lawyer, effective client communication is essential for building strong client relationships and achieving successful outcomes in legal matters.

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Podcast Highlights: The Culture and Founding of Lawmatics | Legal Mastermind

Lawmatics

Lawmatics CEO Matt Spiegel recently joined the Legal Mastermind Podcast , hosted by Ryan Klein and Chase Williams. They discussed the history and culture of Lawmatics, and the everyday legal problems that led to its founding. The Founder's Journey The Founder’s Journey Matt’s arc from practicing criminal defense attorney to serial legal tech entrepreneur is an unusual one.

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Will the Supreme Court Save Biopharma from CAFC Enablement Insanity?

IP Watchdog

The United States Supreme Court is soon poised to decide the fate of the enablement requirement, and the patent community is collectively holding its breath, wondering if the Court will strike a deathblow to the biopharmaceutical industry—simultaneously making all patents harder to get and even easier to challenge than they already are. The Supreme Court does not have a strong track record of objectively getting patent issues correct, at least not from a pro-innovation standpoint, although the J

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Starting a Law Firm: Streamline the Client Lifecycle

My Shingle

This article is a summary of the #ABATECHSHOW 2023 Presentation by Sofia Lingos entitled Automating the Transactional Client Lifecycle, based on notes by Riz Ali, edited and optimized by ChatGPT and reviewed by Carolyn Elefant Streamlining the Client Lifecycle to Start Your Firm Right If you’re thinking of launching or scaling your law firm, Sofia… The post Starting a Law Firm: Streamline the Client Lifecycle appeared first on My Shingle.

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