Law Sites
MAY 9, 2024
When the American Bar Association’s ethics panel finally got around to issuing an opinion on lawyer blogging in 2018 — a full two decades after lawyers had started blogging — it conjured for me the image of Rip Van Winkle, who fell asleep in 1769 and awoke 20 years later, having slept through the Revolution.
Attorney at Work
MAY 21, 2024
In an era of deepfakes and digital deception, a simple shared code word may be your strongest shield. The post How Lawyers Can Use Code Words to Combat Client Voice Cloning and Deepfakes appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
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Lawmatics
MAY 24, 2024
Personal injury cases are more than legal battles—they're a pivotal chapter in a client’s life, often fraught with physical, emotional, and financial turmoil. With that in mind, the latest installment of our Deep Dive Webinar series showcases a fully automated workflow tailored for personal injury practices. Host and Lawmatics Product Manager, Devon Roth, demonstrates how to build and implement this workflow in your own practice to not only boost efficiency and reduce errors but also ensure that
E-Discovery LLC
MAY 31, 2024
In Fiskars Finland OY AB v. Woodland Tools Inc., 2024 WL 2504717 (W.D. Wisc. May 24, 2024), plaintiff sued for alleged misappropriation of trade secrets. Defendants counterclaimed. A motion to compel production of source code was denied as untimely. “Like Cinderella, the attorney in this case tripped on the electronic stairs at midnight, but his client lost more than a glass slipper.
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IP Watchdog
MAY 9, 2024
If you have done a search for just about anything using Google, you have no doubt at one time or another stumbled across Reddit, the self-described “home to thousands of communities, endless conversation, and authentic human connection.” Regardless of what you are interested in, there is a community and conversation to be found on Reddit. For those familiar with Reddit and the breadth of topics covered it probably comes as no real surprise that there is a patent examiner Reddit, which has some 4
Plaintiff Trial Lawyer Tips
MAY 3, 2024
Dr. Ken Broda-Bahm writes a blog Your Trial Message which is directed to the defense bar. However, his insights are often accurate and helpful to understand. His focus recently has been on the concept of using the “Reptile” approach by plaintiff lawyers. In his April 9 th post recently, he wrote: “The Reptile approach to courtroom persuasion aims to sell plaintiffs’ cases by invoking absolute duties for protection wrapped around a fear appeal that resonates with the jurors.
Trial Strategy Today brings together the best content for law professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Attorney at Work
MAY 8, 2024
Gray Robinson | The effects of stress can be reversed by focusing on some simple countermeasures throughout the day. The post How to Reverse the Effects of Stress appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
Lawmatics
MAY 2, 2024
Legal client intake software is a type of technology specifically designed to streamline the process of collecting information from clients or potential clients in the legal industry. Legal client intake automation is typically used by law firms, legal departments, or legal service providers to efficiently gather relevant details about a case or legal matter during the initial consultation or intake process.
E-Discovery LLC
MAY 30, 2024
Many decisions state that the failure to timely provide an adequate privilege log may result in a waiver of the privilege. However, frequently they hold that there is no waiver on the facts presented. [1] In Bautech USA, Inc. v. Resolve Equip., Inc., 2024 WL 1929486 (S.D. Fla. May 2, 2024), untimely privilege logging did have that harsh result on the facts presented.
IP Watchdog
MAY 13, 2024
While it’s appropriate to lament the lack of bipartisan cooperation in Washington, just because something’s bipartisan doesn't mean it’s a good idea. Exhibit A could be Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Senator J.D. Vance’s (R-OH) “Invent It Here, Make It Here” bill. Despite the name and its good intentions, it condemns promising federally funded inventions to waste away without doing a thing to build our domestic manufacturing base.
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InHouseBlog
MAY 27, 2024
Bots coming to take your job? Well, maybe. But for now lawyers with AI skills can make nearly 50% more than other lawyers.
Law Sites
MAY 1, 2024
It has been a whirlwind year for the Open AI-backed, generative AI legal tech startup Harvey, which went from a $5 million seed round in November 2022 to a $21 million Series A in April 2023 to an $80 million Series B in December 2023 at a valuation of $715 million.
Attorney at Work
MAY 28, 2024
Erik Mazzone | It's not that hiring a new person is a bad thing, just that it isn't the path to growth and greatness you imagine. The post Hiring a New Person for Your Law Firm (Probably) Won’t Increase Your Revenues appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
Lawmatics
MAY 28, 2024
A basic new legal client intake form usually includes essential information obtained from a client, including contact information, a brief description of the legal matter, potential conflicts of interest, fee agreement details, and more. While many firms manually create new client intake forms, legal client intake automation and client intake software streamline and standardize this vital process.
E-Discovery LLC
MAY 27, 2024
Bernard Stanford was convicted of first-degree murder and other crimes. He appealed. Stanford v. State, 2024 WL 2520794 (App. Ct. Md. May 24, 2024)(unreported). Surveillance video showed him shooting a man at a gas station. He asserted self defense. Standford v. State, 2024 WL 2520794 (App. Ct. Md. May 24, 2024)(unreported). On appeal, Stanford asserted a failure to preclude witness testimony for a discovery violation: The Court wrote: “At the beginning of the second day of trial, defense
IP Watchdog
MAY 29, 2024
On May 28, a group of five former Directors, Deputy Directors and Patent Commissioners at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) sent a letter addressed to current USPTO Director Kathi Vidal in opposition to a rule package on terminal disclaimer practice proposed earlier this month. This group of highly-ranking former government officials join a growing chorus of voices who are concerned by the apparent overreach of the nation’s patent granting agency into substantive rulemaking that would
InHouseBlog
MAY 4, 2024
Six in-house counsel expounded upon what things make them happy - and make them more likely to give an outside counsel more work.
Law Sites
MAY 16, 2024
In what has become an annual tradition, nominations have now opened for the American Legal Technology Awards, which honor exceptional achievement in various aspects of legal technology.
Attorney at Work
MAY 9, 2024
With the shift toward remote collaboration, we're witnessing a significant shift from the traditional “pen-holder" approach to document management to a more dynamic and collaborative method of co-authoring legal documents. The post The Future of Collaboration: Embracing the Digital Shift in Co-Authoring Legal Documents appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
Lawmatics
MAY 21, 2024
Automating the legal client intake process can greatly streamline your workflow, improve efficiency, and allow you to retain more clients. Here are some ways you can automate this critical process: Online intake forms: Create online intake forms with dedicated legal practice management software. Customize your forms to gather all necessary client information, such as contact details, case details, and legal documents.
E-Discovery LLC
MAY 25, 2024
In U.S. v. Alliance Park LLC, 2024 WL 2230041 (S.D.Ga. May 15, 2024), in a “recently filed” case, “the Court issues the following Order to provide instructions to the parties regarding their initial discovery obligations and to institute initial case management proceedings.” The court wrote: “During the Rule 26(f) Conference, the parties shall discuss the nature and bases of their claims and defenses, the possibilities for a prompt settlement or resolution of the case, and the scope, type, manne
IP Watchdog
MAY 16, 2024
As we have reported recently, IPWatchdog broke news last week about a Reddit thread dedicated to purported patent examiners in which one examiner asked their peers for advice on how to approach examination of patents that have purposes they may fundamentally disagree with politically--specifically, a patent geared toward Israeli military technology.
Optima Juris
MAY 31, 2024
We are excited to announce that Optima Juris has been chosen as official service partner by the prestigious American Arbitration Association-International Center for Dispute Resolution® (AAA-ICDR®). Under this partnership, Optima Juris will provide a wide range of hearing services, including court reporting, for all AAA-ICDR hearings and depositions.
Law Sites
MAY 14, 2024
A first-of-its-kind product launching today aims to “revolutionize how attorneys interact with transcripts” by using artificial intelligence to allow them to semantically search across libraries of transcripts and then dynamically interact with and interrogate individual transcripts to find relevant information.
Attorney at Work
MAY 6, 2024
Jay Harrington | You need a simple strategy — a one-page marketing plan — that prioritizes rapid action you can build on. The post Legal Marketing Strategy Made Simple: What, Who, Where, How and When appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
Lawmatics
MAY 15, 2024
Effective legal client intake is more than a mere formality—it's the bedrock of a thriving attorney-client relationship. This critical process isn't just about gathering data; it's an opportunity to deeply understand the client's legal dilemmas and aspirations. By tailoring legal advice and representation to meet these unique needs, attorneys can set clear expectations right from the start—ensuring clients feel informed and reassured about the journey ahead.
E-Discovery LLC
MAY 27, 2024
Died April 24, 1973. James Brown, Don Persinger, Alan Mandes. Never forgotten. On Memorial Day, let’s remember what is important.
IP Watchdog
MAY 16, 2024
Two days after comments closed on the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s (USPTO’s) Request for Comments titled “Unlocking the Full Potential of Intellectual Property by Translating More Innovation to the Marketplace,” several groups have weighed in to urge the Office not to ignore the link between this topic and the Biden Administration’s recent proposal on march-in rights under the Bayh-Dole Act.
Joseph, Hollander & Craft
MAY 31, 2024
FEATURE ARTICLE: Attorney Listservs, Advice, & Rule 1.6: Applying ABA Formal Opinion 511 Author: Dr. Michael H. Hoeflich This article is featured in Volume 5, Number 5 of the Legal Ethics and Malpractice Reporter. At some point in their careers, most lawyers will find that they need assistance from another lawyer concerning an issue that has arisen in a case.
Law Sites
MAY 30, 2024
In a move designed to expand its products for online dispute resolution, the American Arbitration Association has acquired ODR.com, a company that builds ODR systems, and its parent company, Resourceful Internet Solutions Inc. (RIS), which also owns Mediate.com, Arbitrate.com and Ombuds.org.
Attorney at Work
MAY 23, 2024
Ivy Grey | Effective legal writing combines articulate argumentation, authoritative citation, and proficient use of tools like the Table of Authorities. The post Editing, Citations and the Table of Authorities: Keys to Persuasive Legal Writing appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
SW&L Attorneys Blog
MAY 30, 2024
Winter is gone and the sidewalks and streets are once again bustling with people enjoying the warmer weather. I’ve been running the sidewalks training for a local half marathon. This has given me time and a greater opportunity to observe the delicate balance between cars and people as well as how often pedestrian safety is in jeopardy. Nationwide, nearly 8,000 pedestrians lost their lives in motor vehicle crashes in 2021, translating to approximately one death every 66 minutes.
Expert Witness Blog
MAY 29, 2024
Overview: Automotive Engineering Expert Witness testimony allowed in part because the court concluded that Bloch’s testimony that alternative designs of the Silverado would have saved the plaintiff’s life was unreliable. Facts: This case ( Miranda Polk v. General Motors, LLC – United States District Court – Middle District of Florida – January 29th, 2024 ) involves a claim of product liability and negligence of defective design.
IP Watchdog
MAY 9, 2024
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will officially publish a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) tomorrow that would change terminal disclaimer practice related to “non-statutory double patenting.” The judicially-created doctrine of “obviousness-type double patenting”(ODP) has become codified by the USPTO such that the Office will reject claims to more than one patent that vary in only minor ways from one another unless there is a promise by the patentee “not to extend the patent excl
Joseph, Hollander & Craft
MAY 31, 2024
EDITED BY: Professor Mike Hoeflich PUBLISHED BY: Joseph, Hollander & Craft LLC May 31, 2024 READ & DOWNLOAD FULL-TEXT PDF OF LEMR Vol. 5, No. 5 FEATURE ARTICLE: Attorney Listservs, Advice, & Rule 1.6: Applying ABA Formal Opinion 511 At some point in their careers, most lawyers will find that they need assistance from another lawyer concerning an issue that has arisen in a case.
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