Law Sites

MARCH 14, 2024

Just a few weeks ago, I wrote about two more cases of AI-hallucinated citations in court filings leading to sanctions , and now comes the case of a Florida lawyer suspended from practice after filing cases that were “completely fabricated.” On March 8, the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida suspended attorney Thomas Grant Neusom from practicing in that court for one year, after which he will be eligible to apply for reinstatement.

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Attorney at Work

MARCH 7, 2024

Jay Harrington | Constraints can inhibit your success or be a catalyst for high performance. The post Embrace Constraints to Build Your Legal Practice appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms & Lawyers.

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Lawmatics

MARCH 27, 2024

With the legal industry poised for 5.18% annual growth, innovation is key in the face of evolving client demands and growing caseloads. Top law firms are expanding their client base with smart marketing and improved services — all while optimizing their operations for agility and efficiency. In this roundtable discussion, our panel of industry experts shared their insights into building sustained financial health and commercial success.

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Simple Legal

MARCH 25, 2024

In the deadline-driven landscape of legal proceedings, staying on top of critical dates and events isn’t just a luxury, it’s an absolute necessity. Legal teams juggle numerous matters, each with its own jurisdiction, set of deadlines, court dates, and filing requirements. Failure to manage these events effectively can lead to severe consequences such as case dismissal, attorney sanctions, and even lawsuits.

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The TechnoCat eDiscovery Blog

MARCH 21, 2024

Large language models (LLMs) have been around for about 20 years, but something transformative happened last year. On November 30, 2022, OpenAI released ChatGPT. ChatGPT stood out because it was the first time someone ha.

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Plaintiff Trial Lawyer Tips

MARCH 15, 2024

A common defense in medical malpractice cases is to assert the cause of the injury was an unintended outcome following medical judgment regarding acceptable choices between alternative medical judgments. Some states, like Washington, approve a jury instruction on this concept. Washington Pattern Jury Instruction 105.08 “Exercise of Judgment” provides: “A physician is not liable for selecting one of two or more alternative [courses of treatment] [diagnoses] , if, in arriving at the judgment to [f

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Attorney at Work

MARCH 6, 2024

Law firms’ ability to leverage state trial court data brings their business and competitive intelligence capabilities to a new level. The post Primer on Using State Court Trial Data for Business and Competitive Intelligence appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms & Lawyers.

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Lawmatics

MARCH 1, 2024

In the world of estate planning, where every detail is pivotal and time is of the essence, mastering your workflows can be the linchpin to unparalleled success and client satisfaction. In our recent Deep Dive Webinar, we dove into the heart of estate planning workflows within Lawmatics, offering a treasure trove of insights on automation, customization, and client engagement.

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IP Watchdog

MARCH 25, 2024

After a year-long process involving 38 state organizations and dozens of individual representatives, IP rights has been selected as the topic for the 2024-2025 debate competition by The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS). “Should the U.S. strengthen intellectual property rights” was chosen over “Nuclear Weapons Reduction” by a 25-17 vote in the final balloting process.

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InHouseBlog

MARCH 16, 2024

Sometimes when you are in the thick of it, it’s impossible to take a step back and figure out when it is time to start your legal job search. Some find themselves stuck pining for a dream job for years, but fail to realize that you sometimes just have to find a new and better job to keep moving on your career path. This post at The Law Recruiters Blog gives a bit of a humorous take on the subject: “We all know the expression, “it’s easier to get a job when you have a job.

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Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor

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3 Geeks and a Law Blog

MARCH 7, 2024

In this episode of “The Geek in Review,” co-hosts Greg Lambert and Marlene Gebauer engage with Dan Lear , VP of Partnerships at InfoTrack, capturing insights from the latest LegalWeek 2024 conference. Lear shares his observations on the evolving landscape of legal technology, noting the increased diversity of technologies present at the conference compared to previous years.

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Law Sites

MARCH 29, 2024

In Los Angeles, the legal services organization Bet Tzedek has long run regular in-person legal clinics designed to help self-represented individuals better understand and navigate the sometimes complex process of conservatorship, by which a court appoints a person to manage the personal and financial affairs of someone who cannot make decisions for themself because of an illness or disability.

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Attorney at Work

MARCH 20, 2024

Whether you’re a law firm owner or an individual attorney, it’s likely you’ll find yourself managing client funds at some point — including advance payments, settlement checks and expenses. As a fiduciary for your clients, you must carefully manage these funds, including implementing proper controls and keeping accurate records, to ensure you are being ethically […] The post How to Successfully Manage Client Funds — and Mitigate Accounting and Legal Risks appeared first on Articles, Tips a

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Lawmatics

MARCH 29, 2024

In the intricate domain of family law, where emotions run high and the stakes are personal, mastering your workflows is more than a strategy; it’s a commitment to excellence and empathy. Our latest Deep Dive Webinar peeled back the layers of family law workflows in Lawmatics, revealing a wealth of strategies for automation, personalization, and seamless client interaction.

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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.

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IP Watchdog

MARCH 27, 2024

A number of individual consumers have filed suit against Apple, Inc. in California and New Jersey courts, piggybacking on the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ’s) March 21 complaint accusing Apple of “broad-based, exclusionary conduct” amounting to monopolization of the smartphone market. The DOJ’s sweeping complaint included a number of U.S. states as plaintiffs and charged Apple with “thwart[ing] innovation” and throttle[ing] competitive alternatives via its practices around the iPhone platfor

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InHouseBlog

MARCH 24, 2024

In-house counsel rules to live by – just what you have been waiting for! From the famous Sterling Miller, known worldwide for his excellent “ Ten Things ” lists for in-house counsel. Many of these rules will resonate with you in your in-house practice, and if you have idea for other in-house counsel rules let Sterling know! “Last week I was cleaning out a bunch of old files on my computer (because that’s how I roll).

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Valdosta Law Blog

MARCH 28, 2024

When navigating the complexities of a high-asset divorce in Georgia, it’s important to have a solid understanding of your property division priorities. The division of marital assets is not just about equitable distribution but about making informed decisions that align with your future goals, financial security and personal values. As you embark on this challenging journey, it’s essential to reflect on what truly matters to you.

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Law Sites

MARCH 27, 2024

Yesterday, I reported here on a lawsuit filed March 20 in U.S. District Court in Manhattan by a legal tech executive who alleges her former company owes her over $1 million in stock and that her former boss sexually harassed her. As it turns out, just a week before she filed her lawsuit, her former company had sued her in federal court in Texas, seeking a declaratory judgment that it had terminated her for cause, and that, as a result, her stock option was also terminated.

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Attorney at Work

MARCH 27, 2024

Meghan Cole | Tips for distilling large amounts of information into comprehensible and accessible reports. The post 4 Tips for Attorneys Struggling to Manage Large Case Dockets appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms & Lawyers.

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Lawmatics

MARCH 14, 2024

The Business Intelligence Group has named Lawmatics a 2024 Best Place to Work award. This recognition honors organizations fostering exceptional employee experiences and driving exceptional performance through vibrant and engaging work environments. “At Lawmatics, we’ve worked hard to cultivate an environment where everyone is empowered to show up as their authentic selves and take ownership of their craft,” said Lawmatics CEO and Co-founder Matt Spiegel.

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IP Watchdog

MARCH 12, 2024

In an opposition brief filed Monday, The New York Times Company (The Times) told a New York district court that OpenAI’s late February claim that The Times “paid someone to hack OpenAI’s products” in order to prove OpenAI infringed its copyrights amounts to little more than “grandstanding.” In late December 2023, the Times became the latest of many complainants to accuse OpenAI’s Large Language Model, ChatGPT, as well as Microsoft’s GPT-4-powered Bing Chat, of widespread copyright infringement.

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InHouseBlog

MARCH 8, 2024

Research before your in-house interview – of course you should! It is universally understood that you should research the company with which you are interviewing. Know the key players of the company, the origins of the company, its mission statement, and any other details that you can glean from the company’s website. Take some time to Google the company; get up-to-speed about the directors of the company, learn whether the company has undergone any new changes such as restructuring, acqui

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Madison Injury Blog

MARCH 26, 2024

Spring beckons motorcyclists with its promise of warm sunshine, longer days and the exhilarating freedom of cruising on two wheels. After a long winter of hibernation, though, both you and your motorcycle need some TLC to help ensure a safe and enjoyable riding season. This isn’t just about dusting off your helmet and throwing a leg over the saddle.

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Law Sites

MARCH 20, 2024

Fast Company is out with its annual ranking of the world’s most innovative companies , and of the 606 companies that made the list, just four are from legal tech. “The 606 organizations that we honor as Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies of 2024 have met our high bar for demonstrating innovation and the impact of those innovations on business and industry,” the publication says. “They lead their fields and are transforming the world.” Here are the four legal t

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Attorney at Work

MARCH 24, 2024

Megan Zavieh | Non-engagement letters are exactly what they sound like: the opposite of an engagement letter. The post You’re Not Hired! The Rules of Non-Engagement (Letters) appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms & Lawyers.

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Lawmatics

MARCH 6, 2024

As the foreign-born population surpassed 46 million in 2022, immigration lawyers have an expanding potential client base. Concurrently, the immigration system is straining under an enormous backlog–with over 2 million pending cases as of October 2023, triple the amount from 2017. This backlog decelerates case resolutions and imposes considerable challenges on law firms, including extended case durations and increased client uncertainty.

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IP Watchdog

MARCH 14, 2024

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) recently released new guidance to patent examiners on making obviousness rejections. The guidance focuses on post-KSR precedential jurisprudence from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. Some of the guidance is fairly mundane, some of it is not. The purpose of this article is to propose a few responses one might use to counter rejections that apply certain problematic aspects of the new guidance.

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InHouseBlog

MARCH 3, 2024

Extra work days are not something most lawyers envision as a positive byproduct of the pandemic. But with working from home, remote lawyers avoiding commutes, trips and other time-consuming business activities now have additional time to use and that is increasing both work, leisure and exercise time. With flexible work arrangements likely to remain or even increase once the pandemic is behind us as companies realize cost-savings, efficiencies and the ability to tap talent across the country, la

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Planet Depos

MARCH 22, 2024

Organization is vital to the legal professional. Leap into spring with a quick office clean-up to boost productivity and lift your mood. The post Spring Cleaning Checklist – Office Edition (Updated) appeared first on Planet Depos.

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Law Sites

MARCH 13, 2024

Among the most enduring yet dramatic success stories in legal tech is that of iManage , the document and email management company. Founded in 1995, its collaborative approach to content management made it popular among among law firms virtually out of the gate, and it was acquired eight years later for $171 million by Interwoven. But after Autonomy gobbled up Interwoven in 2009 and then Hewlett Packard bought Autonomy in 2011, the deal turned into a disaster when allegations that Autonomy had in

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Attorney at Work

MARCH 21, 2024

Bull Garlington | I’m going to give you two methods for mastering small talk. One for when you start, one for when they start. Ready? Let’s do this. The post 4 Easy Steps to Being a Small-Talk Superstar appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms & Lawyers.

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Legally Speaking

MARCH 19, 2024

In a situation where you invest directly into a company and the company later on issues new shares at a price that is lower per share than the price you paid, the consequence could be that you are diluted both as regards your economic rights and as regards your control rights in the company.

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