Attorney at Work
MAY 7, 2023
While it is entertaining to explore the links that come up when you Google “RBF,” there is a serious lesson in this for lawyers. The post Convert ‘Resting B h Face’ to ‘Neutral Alert’ appeared first on Attorney at Work.
Simple Legal
MAY 24, 2023
Recently, I had the privilege of attending the 2023 CLOC Global Institute (CGI) conference at the exquisite Bellagio hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. Representing Onit as a Diamond sponsor, I was able to dive into the current state of the market, gain insights into the future of the industry, and learn about the pressing concerns on the minds of legal operations professionals.
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Lawmatics
MAY 30, 2023
They say that April showers bring May flowers, and things have certainly been blossoming in the Lawmatics garden this May. From our team to yours, we are delighted to share this month’s crop of new features! Event Management Remember when we changed ‘Events’ to ‘Appointments’ within the platform? That’s because we were making room for this expansive new feature.
Discovery Advocate
MAY 23, 2023
Key Takeaways HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. (HSBC) and Scotia Capital (USA) Inc. (Scotia Capital) paid a combined $37.5 million in fines to settle actions with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) for violations arising from the firms’ failure to maintain and preserve employees’ business-related communications on personal devices.
Advertiser: Trellis
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.
IP Watchdog
MAY 16, 2023
On day one of IPWatchdog’s Patent Litigation Masters program yesterday, the U.S. Supreme Court denied two patent eligibility cases that the U.S. Solicitor General had recommended granting. The denials make it fairly clear that the High Court is not interested in helping to resolve the current problems with U.S. patent eligibility law, which generally have to do with a lack of clarity, arguably fostered by many of the Court’s own precedents.
My Shingle
MAY 3, 2023
Earlier this week, stock prices for Chegg, which provides study materials and outlines for high school and college students, plunged by almost 48 percent reports CNBC. The culprit? ChatGPT which has cut into much of Chegg’s business in just five months. Chegg’s recent losses are yet another reminder of just how quickly ChatGPT can… The post How Soon Before AI Kills the Billable Hour?
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Simple Legal
MAY 31, 2023
Take your invoicing process to the next level with billing guidelines – they’re the key to financial accountability and control over legal spend. Ensure invoices from legal vendors meet your standards and are quickly reviewed by in-house counsel – don’t settle for subpar enforcement with limited options when violations happen. It’s time to empower your team with powerful solutions tailored to your needs!
Lawmatics
MAY 25, 2023
Register for upcoming Monthly Deep Dives here. The Lawmatics Client Portal has everything you need to both ease communication and manage action items for an ongoing case. Everything about the Client Portal is designed for easy activation, easy adoption, and ease of use for both your staff and clients. But why use the Client Portal when you already have Lawmatics automating so much of your client communication?
Hanzo Blog
MAY 30, 2023
Workplace collaboration tools like Slack and MS Teams have become ubiquitous in many organizations. However, they also present unique challenges for data governance and ediscovery in the event of litigation. To avoid potential legal issues and fines, it is crucial to have a tailored retention policy, acceptable use policy, and employee training in place.
IP Watchdog
MAY 17, 2023
The House of Representatives’ Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property and the Internet today held the first of several planned hearings about the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on intellectual property, focusing in this initial hearing on copyright law. The witnesses included three artists, a professor, and an attorney with varying perspectives on the matter, although the artists all expressed similar concerns about the potentially dire effects of generative AI (GAI) applications o
Advertiser: Trellis
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.
CaseFox
MAY 31, 2023
In the ever-changing and advancing world of the legal industry, efficient and secure payment plays a crucial role. An effective law firm billing process ensures smooth cash flow management and financial stability. Law firms are constantly on the hunt to find simple and innovative ways to streamline their financial processes. With the right payment integration partners, firms can improve the process of law firm billing.
Attorney at Work
MAY 10, 2023
Results from our survey on the top legal podcasts are in — here are the shows that made the top 10. The post Top 10 Legal Podcasts appeared first on Attorney at Work.
3 Geeks and a Law Blog
MAY 3, 2023
If you haven’t seen Sal Khan’s TED Talk on how he has leveraged GPT-4 into his new offering of Khanmigo , then let me suggest that you spend 15 minutes of your time watching it. After watching it, continue on down the page for some thoughts that I had on how law firms could also use AI in their Professional Development and Training programs. Are you a law firm looking for ways to enhance the education and professional development of your attorneys?
Lawmatics
MAY 23, 2023
It has become increasingly difficult to find and keep top-level legal talent in a post-pandemic market. Firms of all sizes are having to rethink their entire recruitment and staff retention plans. In this webinar Lawmatics Director of Strategic Partnerships Blake Roberts welcomed Julia Taylor, CEO and Co-Founder of Hirics, a recruiting, staffing, and workforce solutions company.
Hanzo Blog
MAY 24, 2023
In-House Legal Departments, like any other business function, must be efficient and effective to deliver the best possible results. They must balance their workload, comply with regulatory requirements, and provide legal counsel to their organization in a cost-effective and streamlined manner. That’s where a Legal Operations professional can help, particularly by prioritizing strategic planning, technology, and information governance to ensure the department runs efficiently and provides the bes
IP Watchdog
MAY 15, 2023
You have to give them credit. The Department of Energy (DOE) bureaucracy doesn’t give up. For more than 40 years, they’ve been resisting the Bayh-Dole Act’s mandate cutting Washington out of micro-managing the commercialization of federally funded inventions. And under the guise of increasing domestic manufacturing, they’re well on their way to reasserting control.
CaseFox
MAY 3, 2023
Legal professionals have a vast array of resources available to them for continuing education, networking, and staying up-to-date on industry trends. One of the most valuable resources for legal lawyers is online forums. Forums provide a platform for legal professionals to connect with each other, share experiences, ask questions, and gain insight into their practice areas.
Attorney at Work
MAY 31, 2023
Kevin Gallagher | Embedded payments offer much more than automatic payments. The post Getting Paid Faster: Embedded Payments appeared first on Attorney at Work.
InHouseBlog
MAY 17, 2023
If you don’t know how to manage people you very well might be a lawyer or an aspiring one. Not only do law schools not adequately prepare lawyers to practice law – they also don’t help future lawyers learn how to manage people. And these skills are often not taught on the job as young associates are usually on the receiving end of work that rolls downhill into their inboxes.
Lawmatics
MAY 18, 2023
Imagine a world where robots take care of the mundane day-to-day activities, like vacuuming or making dinner, just like in the old episodes of The Jetsons. While it may have seemed like a futuristic, infeasible fantasy at the time, the future is closer than we think. Although we may not yet have robots preparing our meals, we do have the next best thing: marketing automation.
Hanzo Blog
MAY 23, 2023
Once again, the CLOC Global Institute (CGI) has come and gone. But while we were there, Hanzo took a quick snapshot survey of Legal Operations professionals to gain insights into how people are using collaboration data and how it's affecting in-house legal departments.
IP Watchdog
MAY 14, 2023
The issue of AI inventorship in the United States remains at large following the Supreme Court’s denial of cert in Thaler v. Vidal, meaning that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) finding that AI cannot be considered a named inventor to a patent application remains the law of the land. Now that the agency is seeking public comments on the issue of AI inventorship, I reached out to Dr.
CaseFox
MAY 7, 2023
As a lawyer, you are trained to be an expert in law, not in finance or budgeting. However, financial responsibility is essential for any successful practice. While you may have significant earnings, it’s equally important to manage your expenses to ensure that you are making the most of your hard-earned money. Here are seven top saving tips for lawyers that can help you cut your costs and increase your profitability.
Attorney at Work
MAY 18, 2023
Sally Schmidt | A checklist of successful rainmaking habits, even if you don’t consider yourself a natural rainmaker. The post Make Rain by Forming Good Habits appeared first on Attorney at Work.
MyCase
MAY 17, 2023
In today’s day and age, with online reviews and access to so many options, providing an elevated client experience is necessary to remain competitive in the legal space. Keeping your clients up to date with all case happenings is a time-consuming task, but also vital to the client experience. How can lawyers balance keeping on top of busy casework while also optimizing client communication efforts?
Lawmatics
MAY 11, 2023
Building a strong sense of community within a law firm is more important than ever when creating a healthy work culture and promoting job satisfaction. As the legal industry continues to navigate the challenges of remote and hybrid work models, finding ways to connect and engage with team members regardless of physical location has become challenging for many law firms.
Hanzo Blog
MAY 10, 2023
In-House legal departments are under more pressure than ever to reduce costs, improve performance, and provide top-quality work. To achieve these objectives, leaders in legal operations can begin building higher-performing teams through optimization by focusing on these three key aspects: optimizing and maintaining organizational health, practicing operational efficiency, and training and developing the legal department.
IP Watchdog
MAY 21, 2023
The Unified Patent Court (UPC) is only a fortnight away; it will go live on June 1, 2023. No doubt, the UPC will become a game changer requiring diligent planning and preparation. In order to faciliate such preparation, we have been providing a series of articles that will deal with the most important aspects of the UPC. Whereas Part 1 focused on the designated UPC judges, Part 2 on the timelines and Part 3 on the remedies that are available at the UPC, this Part 4 will address the financial asp
CaseFox
MAY 4, 2023
In today’s digital age, cybersecurity is a crucial issue for any organization, including law firms. With sensitive client information and confidential communications at stake, legal professionals need to be aware of the best practices related to cybersecurity to ensure the protection of their client’s data and maintain their reputation. Here are some tips for securing your law firm’s data and networks: Conduct a cybersecurity risk assessment: Start by assessing your law firm
Attorney at Work
MAY 16, 2023
Annette Choti | The right domain name can boost your online presence, attract clients, and improve SEO. The post 11 Tips for Choosing the Right Law Firm Domain Name: Key Insights appeared first on Attorney at Work.
3 Geeks and a Law Blog
MAY 9, 2023
In this episode of The Geek in Review Podcast, hosts Greg Lambert and Marlene Gebauer interview Richard Tromans , founder of Tromans Consulting and artificiallawyer.com . Tromans shares his insights on the future of legal innovation and the upcoming Legal Innovators California conference , scheduled to take place on June 7-8 in San Francisco.
Lawmatics
MAY 4, 2023
Where have all the associates gone? Based on numerous annual reports regarding the state of the legal industry, associate turnover has been a top pain point for attorneys in the past few years. Here is a sampling: A 2021 McKinsey study found that more than 50 percent of employers face lower-than-average employee retention rates. In November 2021, approximately 4.5 million U.S. workers decided to leave their places of employment.
Hanzo Blog
MAY 9, 2023
In recent years, there has been an increasing trend for companies to claim environmental sustainability, making public commitments to lower carbon emissions and other eco-friendly measures. However, this rise in environmental claims has also led to the concern of greenwashing, where companies make false or exaggerated statements about their environmental practices.
IP Watchdog
MAY 28, 2023
On April 3, 2023, the UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) issued much needed guidance on how digital goods and services – namely non-fungible tokens (NFTs), virtual goods, and services provided in the metaverse – should be classified for trademark purposes.
CaseFox
MAY 30, 2023
In today’s digital age, data security is a critical concern for law firms. As custodians of sensitive client information, law firms must take proactive measures to safeguard data from cyber threats and ensure compliance with data protection regulations. This comprehensive guide aims to provide law firms with valuable insights and best practices to enhance their data security protocols.
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