Attorney at Work
DECEMBER 7, 2022
Roy Ginsburg | If you want your best clients to stay when your baby boomer lawyers leave, succession planning is the most effective insurance policy. The post Removing Succession Planning Obstacles appeared first on Attorney at Work.
Simple Legal
DECEMBER 15, 2022
In-house legal departments allocate 93.5% of their external spending to law firm bills, according to a Gartner report. And with law firm billing rates on the rise , the best way to cut legal costs is to identify ways to avoid overpaying for law firm billing rates. In this guide, you’ll learn 5 ways to do that. 1. Benchmark your vendors to identify areas where you are overspending Benchmarking is a powerful tool to help you understand if you’re getting the best value in the legal mark
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IP Watchdog
DECEMBER 18, 2022
In general, the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning technologies has the potential to impact society in many ways. These technologies can automate tasks and make them more efficient, which can lead to job displacement and other economic impacts. They can also be used to make decisions that affect people's lives, such as in the criminal justice system or in hiring, which raises ethical concerns.
My Shingle
DECEMBER 9, 2022
Today, I celebrate 20 years of blogging at MyShingle. I’ll have much more to say, share and show next week; today’s post is simply a placeholder to mark this extraordinary event. For past anniversary posts, check out last year’s post here from our Nineteenth Anniversary. The post Happy 20 Years to MyShingle! appeared first on My Shingle.
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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.
InHouseBlog
DECEMBER 4, 2022
Like it or not, being a company watchdog is increasingly part of the day to day responsibilities of many in-house counsel. The stakes are high, and have gotten even higher, with companies operating in increasingly regulated environments. Even where companies do not have multiple regulatory authorities overseeing their activities, companies can knowingly or unknowingly be operating in contravention of the myriad of rules and regulations that exist at all levels of government.
Jonathan Leach LLC
DECEMBER 28, 2022
Why a Mock Trial Is a Key Part of Trial Preparation A mock trial can significantly help you prepare your case for trial. With a mock trial, you can gain unparalleled insight into your case and improve any potential areas of weakness before going in front of a jury. At Jonathan Leach, LLC , we have extensive experience helping attorneys and their clients prepare for litigation.
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Simple Legal
DECEMBER 7, 2022
According to Onit’s Enterprise Legal Reputation Report , 73% of in-house legal respondents say they have “positive relationships” with their non-legal peers. However, just 60% of those non-legal employees return the sentiment. This disconnect may seem small, but it can have significant consequences: 65% of non-legal employees admit to bypassing legal’s policies and processes to get their work done.
IP Watchdog
DECEMBER 27, 2022
The Constitution empowers Congress to enact federal copyright laws because the Founders recognized that the best way to advance the public interest is by enabling creators to pursue their own private interests. The copyright system secures uniform property rights to creators across the nation as a reward for their productive labors and as incentive for them to profit in the marketplace.
MyCase
DECEMBER 28, 2022
From client prospects to case completion, law firm customer relationship management (CRM) tools can improve new lead conversions, revenue, and referrals. CRM is commonly known as a method for storing customer or client data. However, the best CRM for lawyers performs more than simple data storage. . In this article, we’ll cover: Key characteristics of a law firm CRM.
InHouseBlog
DECEMBER 23, 2022
Law’s delayed future is a product of tremendous historically-ingrained inertia. Indeed, the evolution of legal practice is more sloth-like than other professions that have embraced change – sometimes through continuous improvement and sometimes in fits and starts. But the practice of law, and those who closely clutch “the old ways”, may be in for a rude awakening in the coming years.
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The Cloud Court Blog
DECEMBER 13, 2022
We’re elated to announce that Arlene Hornilla and Jay Worthington have joined our board of strategic advisors. Arlene’s broad and deep expertise in IP litigation and other corporate disputes makes her an ideal advisor for Cloud Court. She is a technology-focused attorney passionate about the intersection of tech, law, and IP. Today, Arlene serves as VP Deputy General Counsel and Chief Intellectual Property Counsel at Entegris, Inc.
Attorney at Work
DECEMBER 9, 2022
We've said it before: A fountain pen is a perfect gift. Here are seven great ones. The post Analog Attorney Gifts for Attorneys Who Analog appeared first on Attorney at Work.
Attorney at Work
DECEMBER 16, 2022
When it comes to lawyer gifts, remember lawyers are pet lovers, too. The post Attorney at Work’s Ultimate Guide to Lawyer Gifts appeared first on Attorney at Work.
Attorney at Work
DECEMBER 13, 2022
Nothing But the Ruth! | Rebranding is worth the investment to make your firm fit with who you are and what you offer. The post How I Rebranded My Law Firm appeared first on Attorney at Work.
Attorney at Work
DECEMBER 22, 2022
Tom Lambotte | You're going to be considered a suitable target for a cyberattack if you tick these checkboxes. The post Why It’s Imperative Your Law Firm Has a Cyber-Response Plan appeared first on Attorney at Work.
Attorney at Work
DECEMBER 2, 2022
Gray Robinson | Wouldn’t it be great if you could flip a switch when you experience stress and anxiety, and they quickly and easily went away? The post 5 Techniques for Instant Stress Relief appeared first on Attorney at Work.
Attorney at Work
DECEMBER 30, 2022
Congratulations, we made it! Here are the top articles from Attorney at Work's writers this year. The post Attorney at Work’s Top 20 Articles of the Year appeared first on Attorney at Work.
Attorney at Work
DECEMBER 8, 2022
Teddy Snyder | If you hate parties on principle, it’s time for an attitude adjustment. On to maneuvering the shoals of in-person events. The post Navigating the Professional Holiday Party appeared first on Attorney at Work.
Attorney at Work
DECEMBER 5, 2022
Wendy Merrill | If you haven't recently reviewed and documented expectations of associates, partners or staff, it is time to do so. The post Top Three Talent Investments Firms Need to Make for a Successful 2023 appeared first on Attorney at Work.
Attorney at Work
DECEMBER 6, 2022
Annette Choti | Your About Me webpage is a client’s first introduction to who you are and how you can help them. The post Why Your ‘About Me’ Page Matters More Than Any Other Page appeared first on Attorney at Work.
Attorney at Work
DECEMBER 12, 2022
David Bensinger | Even small firms with modest IT budgets are realizing the advantages of virtual desktops. The post What Are Virtual Desktops? And Are They Right for Small Law Firms? appeared first on Attorney at Work.
Attorney at Work
DECEMBER 27, 2022
Affinity Consulting | Bookmark this to track the latest articles on how to use Word, Outlook and Excel. The post Top Tech Tips: Using Microsoft Office 365 for Lawyers appeared first on Attorney at Work.
Attorney at Work
DECEMBER 20, 2022
Common questions about moving your systems and data to the cloud. The post Is Your Law Firm Ready for the Cloud? appeared first on Attorney at Work.
IP Watchdog
DECEMBER 7, 2022
As the Senate Judiciary Committee gears up for an Executive Business Meeting Thursday where members will in part consider S.2774, the Pride in Patent Ownership Act, co-sponsored by Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Patrick Leahy (D-VT), a number of patent advocacy organizations have sent a joint letter to the committee asking it to oppose the bill. The Pride in Patent Ownership Act (PPOA) is seemingly intended to ensure that the public has access to information about the true owner of a patent.
IP Watchdog
DECEMBER 19, 2022
Here we are again at the end of a year—this one the first in several where courts and business proceeded mostly as usual and relatively free of shutdowns and delays due to the pandemic. We had surprising denials at the Supreme Court, expected rulings from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, a flurry of activity from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) under newly appointed Director, Kathi Vidal, and some exciting precedents set in the rapidly evolving area of inventions a
IP Watchdog
DECEMBER 1, 2022
On November 23, sportswriter Michael Bynum and his publishing label Epic Sports filed a motion for leave to file a second amended complaint and a proposed second amended complaint in the Southern District of Texas. The filings seek to revive copyright infringement claims filed by Bynum against employees at Texas A&M University for their roles in unauthorized distributions of Bynum’s biography of E.
IP Watchdog
DECEMBER 26, 2022
It’s that time again. As 2022 has come and (almost) gone, it’s time to look back at the exciting grants and surprising denials of certiorari petitions involving patent and trademark matters by the Supreme Court of the United States, and what to look forward to from the Court in 2023. In 2022 the Supreme Court docket was relatively light on intellectual property matters.
IP Watchdog
DECEMBER 12, 2022
The U.S. Supreme Court today invited the Solicitor General’s views in a copyright case that asks the High Court to grant a petition on the question of whether the Copyright Act’s preemption clause allows a business “to invoke traditional state-law contract remedies to enforce a promise not to copy and use its content?” The petition was brought by ML Genius Holdings (Genius), an online platform for transcribing and annotating song lyrics, against Google and LyricFind, which Genius claims breached
IP Watchdog
DECEMBER 5, 2022
If you are filing or have filed a trademark application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) you now have a shorter deadline to respond to Office Actions. The USPTO on Friday announced a new examination guide that implements changes mandated by the Trademark Modernization Act (TMA) of 2020 to the deadline for trademark applicants to respond to Office Actions from six months to three months with an optional three-month extension.
IP Watchdog
DECEMBER 7, 2022
The European Union Unified Patent Court (UPC) announced this week that the court’s Sunrise Period will be delayed by two months. The Sunrise Period has a new planned opening date of March 1, 2023, with the entry into force of the UPC Agreement (UPCA) pushed to June 1, 2023. In an official announcement, Klaus Grabinski, President of the UPC Court of Appeal, and Johannes Karcher, Acting Chairman of the Administrative Committee, said, “the additional time is intended to allow future users to prepar
IP Watchdog
DECEMBER 1, 2022
In a webinar hosted today by the Council for Innovation Promotion (C4IP), the organization’s founders, Andrei Iancu and David Kappos, both former Directors of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), spoke with former U.S. Secretary of Commerce, Gary Locke, about the increased skepticism surrounding a plan to extend the waiver of intellectual property protections for COVID-19 vaccines under the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) to COVID-19 diagnostic
IP Watchdog
DECEMBER 28, 2022
In our previous blog post, we covered claim construction, Markush Groups, and dependent claim invalidation. As stated previously, while it is impossible to cover all of the various issues related to claim drafting for biotech, chemical and pharma patent applications, in Part II we will highlight some more of the most common issues that may come up, including changes to the law around indefiniteness; product-by-process and means plus function claims; and negative claim limitations.
IP Watchdog
DECEMBER 3, 2022
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit earlier this week ruled in favor of Viacom in a trademark fight over the media conglomerate’s Floribama Shore reality television show. MGFB, the company that filed the appeal, owns the “FLORA-BAMA” trademark and owns and operates the Flora-Bama Lounge on the border of Florida and Alabama. The company filed a cease-and-desist letter in 2017 when Viacom first aired Floribama Shore in 2017.
IP Watchdog
DECEMBER 6, 2022
The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) this morning announced support for delaying the deadline to decide whether to extend a waiver of intellectual property rights under the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) to diagnostics and therapeutics. The USTR also said it has asked the United States International Trade Commission (USITC) “to launch an investigation into COVID-19 diagnostics and therapeutics and provide information on market dy
IP Watchdog
DECEMBER 11, 2022
A number of lower-income countries (LMICs) on Tuesday, December 6, proposed new text to the World Trade Organization (WTO) urging them to adopt it and proceed with an extension of the waiver of IP rights for COVID-19-related technologies under the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of IP Rights (TRIPS). The text was sent following the United States’ announcement on the same day that it supports a delay of the deadline to decide whether to extend the waiver to diagnostics and therapeutics pending
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