October, 2023

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ChatGPT Is a Lot More Valuable to Lawyers Now

Attorney at Work

Hot Off the Presses: Meta AI Chatbot Trained with User Posts and ChatGPT Is Not Limited to September 2021 Data. The post ChatGPT Is a Lot More Valuable to Lawyers Now appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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October 2023 Feature Release

Lawmatics

Lawmatics is all treat and no trick when it comes to our brand new features, including appointment time zone selections, company matter add-ons, and much more. So grab a pumpkin spice latte and hunker down for this fresh new batch of features. Simple scheduling for different time zones Does your firm operate in multiple areas or with remote staff? We've simplified appointment and event coordination for you by introducing a new Time Zone field.

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Cold Open: The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Authorship in Film and Television Writing

IP Watchdog

Last week, the Writers Guild of America (WGA) reached a tentative three-year deal to resolve a writer’s strike following a labor dispute with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP). The deal was reached on September 27, 2023, after a 148-day strike, which was the second-longest in the union’s history. According to USA Today, the WGA’s leadership board has lifted the restraining order barring writers from returning to work, and its members will vote to officially ratify t

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[Clio Con Clips Mini-Series] Erika Harold: Civility and Inclusion in Law | Episode 5

Legally Speaking

Welcome to another special Clio Con episode! In today’s episode, we explore the fascinating intersection of law, advocacy, and technology through the lens of Clio Con. Clio Con is not just another legal conference; it’s a dynamic, forward-thinking event that brings together legal professionals from all walks of life to discuss cutting-edge developments in the industry.

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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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Unlocking AI’s Strategic Imperative: From Proof of Concept to Production

Hanzo Blog

We will likely now all agree that the latest generation of AI has emerged as a game-changer. Its potential is undeniable and prevalent across every sector, industry, and use case. Yet, many enterprises remain stuck in the "Proof of Concept" (POC) phase due to various barriers, testing the waters but never diving in. It's time to move beyond this and build real-world applications using AI.

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Your Outside Counsel – Where Does Their Time Go?

InHouseBlog

The tension between in-house legal departments and their outside counsel can sometimes be palpable. In-house counsel, many of whom grew up as lawyers in BigLaw, often find themselves perplexed and astonished at how their outside counsel perform their services and bill them. At the largest law firms these days, billable rates are continuing to rise to the stratosphere.

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5 Compelling Attorney Bios That Win Clients (and How to Emulate Them)

Lawmatics

More than a resume, attorney biographies introduce the people behind the law firm. A thoughtfully crafted bio acts as a conversation starter, providing a window into an attorney's unique personality and passion for the law. Attorney bios are typically located within the law firm's About page and serve as a great opportunity to establish expertise and forge authentic connections.

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What the Patent Eligibility Restoration Act Means for Artificial Intelligence Inventions

IP Watchdog

PERA is no doubt an ambitious bill. In terms of its design, the proposed legislation attempts to deal with each of the Supreme Court’s decisions in Alice, Mayo and Myriad, plus all of their progeny applications thereafter engendered by the Federal Circuit, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB), all the way down to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) examining corp.

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How AI and Automation Are Changing Court Reporting – and How to Adapt

The Cloud Court Blog

If you’re worried about substitute service providers and existing companies breaking into your livelihood, read on. Stop asking whether AI will take your job. It can’t, not with inherent physical and technical limitations and the high costs to train LLMs. Instead, ask how soon could someoneuse AI to augment their capabilities and take your job. Understand how you differentiate yourself (or not) from services that are trying to whittle away your customer base.

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Navigating Out of the AI Pilot Purgatory: A Roadmap to Success

Hanzo Blog

In the ever-evolving world of AI, many organizations find themselves trapped in what several affectionately term the "pilot purgatory." They're stuck in a cycle of testing and retesting, never quite making the leap to full-scale implementation. So, how do you break free and harness the true potential of AI? Let's dive in.

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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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Compromise with Legal?

InHouseBlog

Tom Fishburne started drawing cartoons on the backs of Harvard Business School cases. His cartoons have grown by word of mouth to reach 200,000 business readers each week and have been featured by the Wall Street Journal, Fast Company, Forbes, and the New York Times. He draws many concepts from his experience in the business world: “A friend told me recently that if she listened to her lawyers on a new product launch, the packaging would be blank.

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Ditch the Zombie Nouns Starting This Halloween

Attorney at Work

Get to the Point! | Lawyers are notorious for adding suffix upon suffix to kill off perfectly serviceable action verbs to replace them with monsters: zombie nouns. The post Ditch the Zombie Nouns Starting This Halloween appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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How is AI Used in Legal Technology?

Lawmatics

In a competitive market, law firms require robust legal software to streamline their marketing and client intake processes. Email campaigns to nurture and follow-up with prospects are a necessity. However, when running a busy practice, writing compelling marketing copy from scratch can’t (and shouldn’t) be a firm’s top priority. Although many legal professionals have strong opinions regarding the use of legal AI tools, a recent survey of lawyers found a large majority (82 percent) believe that g

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The IP Law Problem with California’s New Right to Repair Act

IP Watchdog

California is poised to become the third state to enact a right to repair law aimed at making it easier for independent repair shops and consumers to repair electronic devices. This might sound well and good—until you think about what it actually means for IP owners. While repair advocates may not care about, or even acknowledge, the IP side of the equation, the not-so-hidden truth of the right to repair movement is that it expands repair opportunities for consumers by taking away the rights of

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[Clio Con Clips Mini-Series] Robert Ambrogi: Amplifying Legal Tech Impact | Episode 7

Legally Speaking

Welcome to another special Clio Con episode, where we explore the latest developments in the legal industry and the exciting world of legal technology. Clio Con is a dynamic conference that brings together legal innovators, tech enthusiasts, and legal professionals eager to shape the future of law. Hosted by Clio, a leading legal software company, this event is all about driving positive change and innovation in the legal industry.

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Understanding SEC Rule 18a-6: Navigating the New Landscape for SBSDs and MSBSPs

Hanzo Blog

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is tasked with creating and enforcing regulations that safeguard investors, promote fair and transparent markets, and facilitate capital formation. Recently, the SEC revised Rule 18a-6 to include Security-Based Swap Dealers (SBSDs) and Major Security-Based Swap Participants (MSBSPs).

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The Ideal In-House Candidate

InHouseBlog

Many law firm lawyers yearn to move in-house, citing such benefits as abandoning the hassles of timesheets and eliminating the pressure to develop business. To successfully make this move, you must understand how the ideal in-house candidate profile differs from that for most law firms. In-house employers usually don’t value academic credentials such as law school prestige and the candidate’s class rank as highly as law firms do; rather, they weigh legal experience, business sense, and interpers

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Negativity Bias: 5 Ways to Break the Cycle of Negativity

Attorney at Work

Jamie Spannhake | Why so negative? Here are 5 strategies for reducing the unhealthy side effects of negativity bias. The post Negativity Bias: 5 Ways to Break the Cycle of Negativity appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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Understanding Domain and IP Reputation in Email Deliverability

Lawmatics

If you’re in the legal field, you’re well acquainted with the ways in which a good (or bad!) reputation can have an enormous impact on your practice’s success. Email deliverability is no different; mailbox providers (MBPs) use a variety of factors to determine what kind of reputation should be associated with your emails. Let’s break it down: IP Reputation An IP address is like a home address for your computer on the internet or local network, ensuring data sent from your computer reaches the co

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Trader Joe’s Charges Crypto Company with Fraud, Trademark Infringement/Dilution

IP Watchdog

A trademark lawsuit filed by popular grocery store chain, Trader Joe’s, against a cryptocurrency platform called “Trader Joe”—which the complaint alleges is a deliberate reference to the supermarket—has come to light this week. Trader Joe’s claims that the crypto firm buried its origin story in order to win international litigation over the domain name, traderjoexyz.com.

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[Clio Con Clips Mini-Series] Alex Shipillo: Transforming the Legal Experience with Clio | Episode 11

Legally Speaking

In this episode, we dive into the world of legal technology and the transformative power of the Clio Cloud Conference. Discover what Clio Con is all about and why it’s become a must-attend event for legal professionals worldwide. Clio, a mission-driven company, is at the forefront of impacting the legal profession and providing access to justice.

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Perspectives for Legal on AI, Machine Learning, and Large Language Models

Hanzo Blog

Introduction Artificial Intelligence (AI) has long ceased to be the stuff of science fiction and is now deeply embedded in our daily lives. While it's essential to understand AI's incredible capabilities, it's equally crucial for legal professionals to grasp the risks and challenges that come with using this technology in a legal context. This blog post aims to provide a clear and comprehensive overview of AI, Machine Learning (ML), and Large Language Models (LLMs) for a legal audience.

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General Counsel Compensation Trends

InHouseBlog

Whether you are already a General Counsel or Chief Legal Officer , or you are aspiring to be one , you are likely on the lookout for general counsel compensation trends. Reviewing our In-House Counsel Salaries Guide is a place to start, and there are other resources available that specifically focus on general counsel compensation. BarkerGilmore and Equilar recently released their 2023 General Counsel Pay Trends Report and it is chock full of data that even a statistics nerd would admire. “

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Lockup: A New Metric to Monitor Law Firm Cash Flow

Attorney at Work

2023 Legal Trends Report introduces a new metric for monitoring your firm's cash flow. The post Lockup: A New Metric to Monitor Law Firm Cash Flow appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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Is Marketing Automation the Same as CRM?

Lawmatics

There’s a lot of talk (and confusion) around law firms these days about customer relationship management (CRM) systems. Is law firm automation the same as law firm marketing automation ? Or is it a function of sales? What does it do? Do we need it? This blog aims to answer some of your most pressing questions about CRM. What is a CRM? A CRM is a type of technology that manages all of an organization’s relationships with current and potential clients.

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USPTO Report on COVID-19 Diagnostics Shows Outsized Impact of Small Entities on R&D

IP Watchdog

On October 23, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s (USPTO) Office of the Chief Economist (OCE) published a report detailing patent application filing trends at the USPTO related to COVID-19 diagnostics technologies. The OCE found that filing activity surged following the arrival of the novel coronavirus in early 2020, with much of that increase driven by small companies and research institutions.

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[Clio Con Clips Mini-Series] Timothy Parlatore: Making Law Work Better | Episode 10

Legally Speaking

This marks our 10th special Clio Con episodes! In this episode, we continue to dive into the dynamic world of legal technology and its impact on modern law firms. Join us as we explore the exciting insights and discussions from the recent Clio Con event. Clio Con is the ultimate gathering for legal professionals, a place where innovation and excellence converge.

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Taking Voluntary Depositions of Willing Witnesses in Mexico (Updated for 2024)

Optima Juris

Understanding voluntary depositions in Mexico: A guide for lawyers and paralegals As a lawyer or a paralegal, you may encounter cases where you must schedule a deposition with a witness residing in Mexico. The good news is that conducting a voluntary deposition in Mexico is possible and more straightforward than you might think. With proper guidance and arrangements, you can make it happen.

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2024 In-House Counsel Salary Data Released

InHouseBlog

It’s that time of year again when recruiters, think tanks and other organizations start releasing in-house counsel salary data for the following year. This first release is from LHH, which has also done some analysis of the legal market to anticipate trends in the industry generally. LHH’s guide also indicates that the legal sector may be one of the first to be impacted by the advent of AI technology and tools that will change the delivery of legal services: “Researchers at Pri

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What to Wear? Pantless in Seattle

Attorney at Work

Susan Cohodes | It's a question that has followed me throughout my career. The post What to Wear? Pantless in Seattle appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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What is Meant by Marketing Automation?

Lawmatics

The law firms that respond to leads first typically turn them into clients. Unfortunately, lawyers tend to be slow when responding to incoming leads. A recent lawyer response study found that of the 967 participating law firms, 33 percent did not respond to the researchers’ lead form submissions at all. As a result, these prospective clients often go elsewhere.

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Thirty-Five Years of the U.S. IP System, Part II—AIA Through Today

IP Watchdog

In Part I of this article, I recalled the early years of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, when the court was working well, and how it all went wrong. In this second half, I recount how the America Invents Act (AIA) has fundamentally shifted the power in patent enforcement and policy. I close on a positive note, detailing the current legislative efforts that, if enacted, will restore balance in the U.S. patent system, which is necessary for continued innovation leadership, econo

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[Clio Con Clips Mini-Series] Francesca Witzburg: Exploring the Future of Legal Tech and Entrepreneurship at Clio Con | Episode 8

Legally Speaking

In this episode, join us at the heart of the largest legal tech event in the world, Clio Con. Clio Con is all about bringing together legal professionals and tech pioneers to explore the cutting-edge innovations that are transforming the legal industry. Our special guest for this episode is Francesca Witzburg , a renowned international trademark attorney, and an entrepreneur who has embraced technology to propel her legal career.

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Contingency Fees: A Complete Guide for Law Firms

CaseFox

If you get in legal trouble, the first thought that you are likely to have is “I need a lawyer, followed”, “But it will be very expensive”. You can also have thoughts like, what if I lose the case even after paying so much? What if we tell you don’t have to worry about that? Well, if you hire a lawyer that charges contingency fees, you will only have to pay when you win the case.

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How To Have Hard Conversations In-House

InHouseBlog

You would think having hard conversations would come easy to lawyers. We spend our days having them with opposing counsel, clients and elsewhere in our lives. But just like people management skills, having hard conversations is difficult and not intuitive for many. While some hardened litigators may relish constant conflict and contentious exchanges, many lawyers are content putting their heads down and doing their work in a collegial atmosphere.