Law Sites
JUNE 25, 2024
If you are a lawyer whose practice involves regularly working with PDF forms, such as those from courts and government agencies, a new generative AI feature from document automation company Gavel could help save you time.
Attorney at Work
JUNE 5, 2024
Intake is most important process in your law firm. Here are three top tips for improving it. The post Law Firm Intake: Save Time and Convert More Clients With These 3 Tips appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
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The 10b-5 Daily
JUNE 18, 2024
In Kolominsky v. Root, Inc. , 2024 WL 1854474 (6th Cir. April 29, 2024) , the plaintiffs brought claims under Section 10(b) of the Exchange Act (securities fraud) and Sections 11 and 12(a)(2) of the Securities Act (misstatements in registration statements and offerings) related to alleged misstatements about the company’s purportedly low customer-acquisition cost.
IP Watchdog
JUNE 6, 2024
Several major educational publishing companies, including Macmillan, Elsevier and McGraw Hill, have sued Google in a New York district court alleging contributory and vicarious copyright infringement, trademark infringement and violations of New York’s General Business Law. The companies claim that Google’s search engine is facilitating infringement by promoting pirate sites that sell heavily discounted versions of educational textbooks.
Speaker: Allison Mears, Adela Wekselblatt, and George Socha
Artificial intelligence is reshaping the legal industry, and paralegals are at the forefront of this transformation. As AI becomes more integrated into legal workflows, paralegals can streamline their daily tasks, enhance efficiency, and add greater value to their firms and organizations. But what exactly does AI mean for paralegals today—and how can you leverage it to your advantage?
The Marshall Project
JUNE 13, 2024
The Marshall Project found nearly 100 people who were punished for the actions of their abusers under little-known laws like “accomplice liability.
E-Discovery LLC
JUNE 29, 2024
Katherin Haan reported in Is Social Media The New Google? Gen Z Turn To Google 25% Less Than Gen X When Searching – Forbes Advisor (May 31, 2024), that a recent study by Forbes and Talker Research “reveal[ed] that people have changed how they engage with both content and commerce online.” Forbes wrote: There’s a significant movement towards using social media platforms for more than just social interactions ; platforms such as TikTok and Facebook Marketplace have become vital search and shoppin
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Attorney at Work
JUNE 4, 2024
Jay Harrington | Initiating client conversations positions you as a trusted advisor who is the “first phone call” when new legal needs arise. The post Client Conversations: You’re Not Bugging Your Clients If You’re Providing Value appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
Civil Litigation Brief
JUNE 20, 2024
As part of the 11th anniversary process I am looking at a blog that was written in June 2014. “WITNESS STATEMENTS ARE FOR FACTS: KNOWING THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN EVIDENCE AND SUBMISSIONS (AND WHY IT MATTERS)” It is very interesting to.
IP Watchdog
JUNE 28, 2024
The U.S. Supreme Court today issued its opinion in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, overruling the Court’s seminal case on administrative agency deference, Chevron U. S. A. Inc. v. Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc. Chief Justice Roberts delivered the opinion of the Court and Justices Kagan, Sotomayor and Jackson dissented.
The Marshall Project
JUNE 24, 2024
Days before his scheduled execution in Texas, Ramiro Gonzales speaks on faith, legacy — and apologizing to the family of his victim, Bridget Townsend.
Speaker: Andrew Klein
Are there mysteries lurking in your family tree? 🕵 No, not a long-lost half-brother - I'm talking about a patent family tree! IP paralegals need fast and easy ways to verify and report on essential data about foreign equivalents of US assets. Join us to master the global scope of key assets to support prosecution, portfolio management, litigation, licensing, competitive monitoring and more!
E-Discovery LLC
JUNE 28, 2024
County police officers were investigating a theft of farm equipment. They applied for a “geofence warrant” to be served on Google: “A geofence warrant authorizes the seizure of location data collected from smartphones of individuals within a particular area over a specified range of time.” United States v. Rhine , 652 F. Supp. 3d 38, 66 (D.D.C. 2023).
Law Sites
JUNE 19, 2024
On Friday, I spoke to a group of trial lawyers on the use of generative AI in litigation. Many in the room were that increasingly rare breed of lawyer who actually go into court and try cases.
Attorney at Work
JUNE 26, 2024
Susan Cohodes | I am ready to be friends with my new role as less than a full-time lawyer. The post The Most Important Thing About Being a Less-Than-Full-Time Lawyer appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
Civil Litigation Brief
JUNE 30, 2024
The judgment of Master Dagnall in Occupiers of Samuel Garside House v Bellway Homes Ltd & Anor [2024] EWHC 1579 (KB) has so many important points in relation to service of the claim form I am looking at the case.
Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor
Ready to cut through the AI hype and learn exactly how to use these tools in your legal work? Join this webinar to get practical guidance from attorney and AI legal expert, Joe Stephens, who understands what really matters for legal professionals! What You'll Learn: Evaluate AI Tools Like a Pro 🔍 Learn which tools are worth your time and how to spot potential security and ethics risks before they become problems.
IP Watchdog
JUNE 9, 2024
On June 6, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) published a notice in the Federal Register announcing that the Office would be reopening the public comment period for the development of inventorship guidance surrounding inventions developed by artificial intelligence (AI) systems. Although the USPTO will continue to collect public comments until the middle of June, public comments received from patent industry stakeholders so far are largely urging the agency to adopt inventorship guidan
The Marshall Project
JUNE 16, 2024
Jaleel Stallings was swept up in the chaos of protests over George Floyd’s murder. The outcome changed his life.
E-Discovery LLC
JUNE 27, 2024
In Stuart v. County of Riverside , 2024 WL 3086634 (C.D. Cal. Jun 14, 2024), the assertion of work product protection in a privilege log supported an inference that the subsequent deletion of ESI was done with a culpable state of mind. “Work product” protection begins when material is prepared in anticipation of litigation. The duty to preserve is triggered when litigation is reasonably anticipated.
Law Sites
JUNE 4, 2024
Last week, I reported here that researchers at Stanford University planned to augment a study they released of generative AI legal research tools from LexisNexis and Thomson Reuters, in which it found that they deliver hallucinated results more often than the companies say in their marketing of the products.
Advertiser: Trellis
Trellis AI leverages the largest repository of state trial court data to help litigators evaluate cases, automate brief drafting, suggest winning strategies, and more. Key components: Draft Arguments — Uses similar/successful motions in the Trellis database to generate arguments/citations for your motions seeking dismissal, summary judgment, etc. Case Assessment — Predict the likely outcomes of a case at any stage to help you decide to accept it, guide motion practice, make settlement offers, an
Attorney at Work
JUNE 24, 2024
Ruth Carter | If you have limited resources for marketing, invest in your blog. The post Long-Form Content Drives Long-Term Success for Lawyers: Create Once, Cash In for Years appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
Complex Discovery
JUNE 17, 2024
Editor’s Note: As we embark on another journey to explore eDiscovery pricing structures, ComplexDiscovery OÜ reaffirms its dedication to providing the industry with invaluable data through its Summer 2024 eDiscovery Pricing Survey. The insights gathered from this survey transcend mere numbers; they are reflections of the industry’s evolving landscape, narrated by the voices of those who navigate its challenges and opportunities daily.
IP Watchdog
JUNE 25, 2024
The invalidation rate of patents in America Invents Act (AIA) proceedings, such as inter partes reviews (IPRs), has been high since the inception of the PTAB. Just one year into the AIA, Chief Judge Randall Rader famously referred to the PTAB as a “death squad” at the 2013 American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) annual meeting because the invalidation rate was so high.
Lawmatics
JUNE 28, 2024
In the high-stakes world of criminal defense, where every move can change a client's future, streamlining your workflows is more than essential—it's critical. Imagine being able to respond promptly to every client's needs without pulling focus from their matters or that of your other clients. Our latest Deep Dive Webinar showcases the power of criminal defense workflows in Lawmatics, making it easy to disengage unqualified leads and win more clients with impactful marketing campaigns.
Speaker: Andrew Klein
Patent due diligence processes take too long. The information you need is publicly available but accessing it is often tedious & inefficient, requiring you to wade through dozens of PTO websites or for-free tools to gather what you need. Plus, it frequently occurs late in the game, leaving professionals under pressure, sifting through chaotic 100-page PDFs, and frustrated with poorly formatted information & patent numbers.
E-Discovery LLC
JUNE 26, 2024
Lawyers have argued over the definition of “double spacing,” What is Double Spacing? (Dec. 4, 2023) and “any little ambiguity,” including the definition of a photocopier, id., citing Pouncing on Little Ambiguities Leads to Discovery Sanctions (Sept. 26, 2022). Pick Up the Telephone Word processing has not been immune from disputes. One court recently criticized a memorandum that had “21 footnotes that are packed with over 100 lines of small-font text.
Law Sites
JUNE 18, 2024
Every lawyer in Texas is now eligible for free access to trust accounting and billing software, thanks to an exclusive partnership announced today between the State Bar of Texas and the law practice management company Smokeball.
Attorney at Work
JUNE 20, 2024
Analog Attorney | Our top-tier list of the best fountain pen stores in five cities. The post The Best Fountain Pen Store in Your Town appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
Complex Discovery
JUNE 21, 2024
Editor’s Note: This article underscores the growing significance of cyber diplomacy in the context of global security and international relations. As cyber threats become increasingly sophisticated and pervasive, the need for effective diplomatic strategies to address these challenges has never been more urgent. George Christou’s recent publication, “Cyber Diplomacy: From Concept to Practice,” part of the Tallinn Papers series by the NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre
Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor
Get ready to uncover what attorneys really need from you when it comes to trial prep in this new webinar! Attorney and law professor, Joe Stephens, J.D., will share proven techniques for anticipating attorney needs, organizing critical documents, and transforming complex information into compelling case presentations. Key Learning Objectives: Organization That Makes Sense 🎯 Learn how to structure and organize case materials in ways that align with how attorneys actually work and think.
IP Watchdog
JUNE 7, 2024
After 25 years of negotiations, representatives from various countries gathered at a diplomatic conference in Geneva, Switzerland, from May 13 to 24, 2024, resulting in the approval of this historic treaty. The main change brought by the treaty is the mandatory disclosure of the origin of genetic resources and associated traditional knowledge in patent applications.
The Marshall Project
JUNE 22, 2024
Inside the latest legal and legislative efforts to close state constitutional loopholes that allow slavery as punishment for a crime.
E-Discovery LLC
JUNE 25, 2024
In Wagner v. Norcold, Inc., 2024 WL 2703015, at *3 (E.D. N. Car. May 24, 2024), plaintiffs claimed that defendants’ allegedly defective refrigerator had caused a destructive fire. They asserted that defendants had waived privileges “in the absence of a privilege log….” There were several other discovery disputes and the parties submitted emails, exhibits, and a declaration.
Law Sites
JUNE 13, 2024
Raghu Ramanathan, who in February was named president of the Legal Professionals segment within Thomson Reuters, overseeing all its products for the legal profession, believes there should be open benchmarking on legal AI products, he told me during an interview earlier this week.
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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