Attorney at Work
JULY 7, 2023
Lee Rosen | I have not always been good to the people who work for me. Here are a few things I learned from my misbehavior. The post Easy Ways to Make Your Assistant Happy appeared first on Attorney at Work.
Lawmatics
JULY 18, 2023
A law firm marketing manager oversees a law firm’s promotional efforts, including both traditional and digital strategies. For example, conventional methods might include print, billboard, radio, and television advertising. Digital efforts, on the other hand, involve managing the firm’s website, keeping its blog updated, maintaining its social media presence, and overseeing lawyer biographies and other information posted on law firm review sites.
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The 10b-5 Daily
JULY 25, 2023
When faced with litigation, companies often publicly opine that the case is “without merit.” But if the company loses the litigation, can investors then bring a securities class action alleging that opinion was false? In City of Fort Lauderdale Police and Firefighters’ Retirement Sys. v. Pegasystems, Inc. , 2023 WL 4706741 (D. Mass.
IP Watchdog
JULY 6, 2023
On the evening of July 5, inventor advocacy group US Inventor hosted a webinar to discuss the Patent Eligibility Restoration Act (PERA) recently introduced into the U.S. Senate by Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Chris Coons (D-DE). The featured guest speaker was Retired U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit Chief Judge Paul Michel, who has been involved in the development of PERA’s draft legislative text and has personally supported PERA as an important step in “reviv[ing] the faltering
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3 Geeks and a Law Blog
JULY 3, 2023
For the Fourth of July week, we thought we’d do something fun and probably a little weird. Greg spoke with an AI guest named Justis for this episode. Justis, powered by OpenAI’s GPT-4, was able to have a natural conversation with Greg and provide insightful perspectives on the use of generative AI in the legal industry, specifically in law firms. In the first part of their discussion, Justis gave an overview of the legal industry’s interest in and uncertainty around adopting generative AI.
My Shingle
JULY 6, 2023
Since this last post summarizing 15 states’ ethics opinions on flat fees as of September 2022, there have been some new developments on the flat fee front. None of these rulings are particularly helpful. If anything, they further complicate flat fee billing. Fortunately, there are workarounds to solve the problem, one of which you can… The post Emerging Developments in Flat Fees appeared first on My Shingle.
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Lawmatics
JULY 7, 2023
Many lawyers spend their workdays performing non-billable administrative, financial, or marketing tasks instead of serving clients. So how can busy lawyers keep their offices running, serve their current clients and keep new ones coming in – without sacrificing quality and work-life balance? One way is through law firm automation. What Does Automation Mean in Law?
The 10b-5 Daily
JULY 3, 2023
When the U.S. Supreme Court issues a securities litigation opinion, it rarely is having the last word on the subject. Lower courts still have to interpret and apply the Court’s holding. Last month, a decision from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit – City of Warren Police and Fire Retirement System v. Prudential Financial, Inc. , 2023 WL 3961128 (3rd Cir.
IP Watchdog
JULY 6, 2023
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) today denied Apple’s June request that the court rehear a decision that effectively canceled the tech company’s application to register the trademark APPLE MUSIC. Apple had asked the court to rehear the case in order to direct the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) to narrow the services listed in the trademark application so that it could proceed to registration.
The Cloud Court Blog
JULY 14, 2023
Cloud Court is pleased to announce the addition of a new advisor, Kunoor Chopra. ( Linkedin ) Kunoor, a California attorney, is Co-founder and VP of Legal Services at Elevate. She has spearheaded the transformation of the legal industry by creating expert led, software powered solutions that provide effective and efficient options to obtain, manage, and perform legal services.
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My Shingle
JULY 7, 2023
Hands down ?, one of the best parts of starting or owning your own law firm is the ability to create a novel business model that addresses a profound gap in the market, and marries your passion to your legal talent. Below, I highlight three recent examples of lawyers whose unconventional business models caught my… The post Unconventional Business Models With Conventional Success for Law Firms appeared first on My Shingle.
Attorney at Work
JULY 5, 2023
Nothing But the Ruth | Here's what I really want to say in my client engagement agreements. The post Client Engagement Agreements: Blunt Terms I Wish I Could Include appeared first on Attorney at Work.
Lawmatics
JULY 27, 2023
Register for upcoming Monthly Deep Dives here. Step into the paperless revolution with Lawmatics, where document drafting and e-signature requests are made easy and efficient. Say goodbye to the tedious tasks of physical document handling, printing, scanning, and mailing, and embrace a seamless and modern approach to legal processes. With Lawmatics, your firm's lawyers and clients can sign documents electronically from anywhere, at any time, making the whole experience hassle-free and convenient
CaseFox
JULY 2, 2023
Blogs about ChatGPT are flooding the internet these days. With all the buzz about ChatGPT, there is a lot of confusion in the legal industries. Lawyers are curious to know how ChatGPT can be helpful for them. Some also want to know if AI can take away their jobs. OpenAI, like ChatGPT, has significant strides in transforming various industries. Legal industry is one of the sectors that is embracing ChatGPT for their daily routine tasks.
IP Watchdog
JULY 11, 2023
On July 11, the Council for Innovation Promotion (C4IP), released a policy report advocating for a pro-innovation legislative and administrative agenda to counteract a series of shocks to the U.S. patent system over the past two decades. This pro-innovation agenda has the direct support of several C4IP members who formerly held high-ranking government positions and are now calling on the federal government to correct several areas of patent law that have improperly tilted the playing field in fa
The Cloud Court Blog
JULY 12, 2023
Cloud Court is happy to announce a new member of our team, Lance Hegland. Lance supports our product development, testing, and customer experience efforts. He has extensive experience in process improvement and enabling accessibility, building bridges between user communities and service providers. Lance has a passion for design thinking, strategy development, and relationship building.
My Shingle
JULY 27, 2023
Abstract (prepared with ChatGPT 4): The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and a surge in online meetings has made it increasingly common for attorneys to record and transcribe client conversations. While AI-transcription can offer benefits such as accuracy, efficiency, and transparency, concerns around confidentiality, privacy, and ethics are also raised.
Attorney at Work
JULY 21, 2023
Jamie Spannhake | Five ways a wellness retreat can improve your well-being and career The post The Importance of a Wellness Retreat for Attorneys appeared first on Attorney at Work.
Lawmatics
JULY 25, 2023
Generative AI can be a transformative tool in the context of legal marketing and client engagement. But it also presents a variety of challenges. In this webinar Lawmatics CEO and Co-Founder Matt Spiegel is joined by Gyi Tsakalakis, President and Co-Founder of AttorneySync. Gyi brings his vast experience leading a digital legal marketing agency to explore 20 innovative ways lawyers can use AI to improve both client development and engagement.
InHouseBlog
JULY 29, 2023
Is work-life balance achievable in the in-house world? Many think of life in-house as green pastures where the workload is less and timing more relaxed. But many find in-house life just as demanding and sometimes even more stressful than life at a large law firm. Working at a law firm creates a buffer to some extent from direct client demands, as lawyers in private practice are external to their clients.
IP Watchdog
JULY 9, 2023
Anyone reading this by now knows of the current situation with Judge Pauline Newman and the investigation initiated by Chief Judge Moore. As a former chief judge of the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, I understand the challenges of overseeing smart, independent, and strong-willed judges, and I’ve gained a somewhat unique perspective on the ongoing saga, albeit as an outsider.
The Cloud Court Blog
JULY 11, 2023
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My Shingle
JULY 21, 2023
How many times have you signed up for a free trial, then forgot to cancel and were hit with a huge bill? Or signed up for a legal tech or marketing service that you didn’t like so you let it run its course, only to have it auto-renew and lock you in for another term? … The post FTC Lockdown on Legal Tech and Marketing Companies LockIns With Autorenewals appeared first on My Shingle.
Attorney at Work
JULY 13, 2023
Katie Barnard | Your messaging is on point … but what if the medium fails the audience? Tips for effectively delivering information to all. The post Accessible Presentations: Persuasive PowerPoint Tips for All of Us appeared first on Attorney at Work.
3 Geeks and a Law Blog
JULY 11, 2023
In this episode of The Geek in Review podcast, host Marlene Gebauer and co-host Greg Lambert discuss cybersecurity challenges with guests Jordan Ellington , founder of SessionGuardian , Oren Leib , Vice President of Growth and Partnership at SessionGuardian, and Trisha Sircar , partner and chief privacy officer at Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP.
InHouseBlog
JULY 24, 2023
What type of passion for work do you have? If it is obsessive, it might not be healthy for you, and you should be considering a more harmonious path. This path also means balancing your passion for work and your paycheck. Many lawyers practicing during the pandemic used some of the time for introspection and to better understand themselves and what makes them happy.
IP Watchdog
JULY 10, 2023
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) today issued a precedential decision finding the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) erred in too narrowly confining its motivation-to-combine inquiry and improperly limiting its definition of the relevant art to hold that Axonics, Inc. had failed to prove Medtronic, Inc.’s patent claims obvious.
CaseFox
JULY 31, 2023
Still, using traditional paper checks for accepting payments for law firms? Not able to manage a healthy flow of cash for a law firm? Want to make the process of legal billing efficient? If yes, then ACH payments are the best payment option for your law firm. With ACH payments for law firms, you can meet your client’s expectations of an easy payment process.
My Shingle
JULY 25, 2023
via GIPHY An Offer They Can’t Refuse I haven’t seen the epic 1972 movie, The Godfather, but even I’m familiar with the iconic line, make him an offer he can’t refuse,” casually uttered by Marlon Brando’s character, Vito Corleone. Of course, Corleone’s offers couldn’t be refused because doing so would invite death. But there are… The post Lawyers: How to Make An Offer They Can’t Refuse appeared first on My Shingle.
Attorney at Work
JULY 19, 2023
Paralegals and AI: This is the time to focus on things artificial intelligence tools cannot do; therein lies job security. Advice from Sensei Enterprises. The post Paralegals Worry: Will We Lose Our Jobs to Artificial Intelligence? appeared first on Attorney at Work.
Ethicking
JULY 31, 2023
Over the weekend, we learned that the California State Bar “suspend[ed] 1,600 attorneys for violating rules set up after Tom Girardi allegedly stole millions.” At first blush, this sounds horrible—this many attorneys did what now? However, what that really means is that these lawyers neglected to comply with new trust account requirements (including registering their trust accounts with the State Bar, completing an annual self-assessment, and certifying that they understand and comply with trust
InHouseBlog
JULY 23, 2023
How is your Return on Luck (ROL) these days? As you advance in your legal career, you may not be paying attention to fortuitous events and opportunities that, if managed correctly, can propel your working life forward faster than you could have imagined. But you may miss out if you are constantly nose-down and doing your “ worky work, busy bee ” routine.
IP Watchdog
JULY 26, 2023
Of the many ways that the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) works to the detriment of the U.S. innovation economy, one of the most nefarious is the Chinese government’s use of patent validity review to advance its national interests. Recent briefing filed at the PTAB suggests that the Board is quietly helping China win the war for technological supremacy during the 21st century, mainly by destroying the economic interests of American small businesses innovating in industrial sectors critical
3 Geeks and a Law Blog
JULY 31, 2023
This is the first in a 3-part blog post , it first appeared on The Sente Playbook. The other 2 posts are co-authored by Toby Brown and Greg Lambert and will follow later this week. Apologies for the length of this post, but I was channeling my inner Casey Flaherty. The Big Idea: The data that Goldman used is insufficient to make the claims about Generative AI’s effect on legal that their report did.
My Shingle
JULY 5, 2023
Most lawyers can methodically recite the ethics rules that govern marketing. ❎ No guaranteed results. ❎ Required labeling as “attorney advertising.” ❎ No unverifiable superlatives. ❎ No misleading copy suggesting that your firm is larger or more experienced than it is. But that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Most lawyers forget that when we… The post Five Online Lawyer Marketing Red Flags That Can Leave Law Firms Red-Faced appeared first on My Shingle.
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