Law Sites
MAY 28, 2024
Stanford University will augment the study it released last week 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, as others have raised questions about the study’s methodology and fairness.
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.
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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.
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.
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Law Sites
MAY 30, 2024
I am running out the door, but this news just broke. Here is the unedited announcement: KKR, a leading global investment firm, today announced that a fund managed by KKR has entered into an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Agiloft (“the Company”), a trusted global leader in data-first contract lifecycle management (“CLM”).
Attorney at Work
MAY 30, 2024
Is work-life balance possible? Yes. With the right environment, tools and understanding of what it means to have balance. The post Achieving Attorney Work-Life Balance: Is It Possible for Today’s Attorney? appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
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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
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 30, 2024
Analog Attorney | For an everyday fountain pen, you want a workhorse. You want a pen you can drop on the floor. Here are classy but affordable choices to suit your various needs. The post Five Best Fountain Pens Under $40 appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
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
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IP Watchdog
MAY 30, 2024
When the Senate Judiciary Committee convened on May 21 for a hearing on Competition in the Prescription Drug Market, Senators were besieged with an array of tired and superficial arguments against patents for biopharmaceutical innovation. The main premise seemed to be that holding more than a single patent for a single product must be anti-competitive.
Law Sites
MAY 30, 2024
Legal editing software company BriefCatch has expanded its management team with the hiring of three legal technology veterans to key positions. The hires follow the company’s raise last year of $3.5 million in an oversubscribed seed round.
Attorney at Work
MAY 29, 2024
There's no magic spell for how to make friends, but there is a proven formula that's one part authenticity and two parts patience. The post This Is How to Make Friends in Three Easy Steps appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
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
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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 29, 2024
Document management company iManage and legal research company vLex now have something else in common besides brand names that start with lower-case letters.
Attorney at Work
MAY 31, 2024
Meyling Ly Ortiz | Now that I’m in-house, executive presence is a phrase I hear often, usually in conversations about influence and leadership. The post Unpacking Executive Presence for Young Lawyers appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
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.
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IP Watchdog
MAY 31, 2024
This week in Other Barks and Bites: the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) affirms a Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) ruling that clears 20 top tech companies of patent infringement in a case related to website-building technology; WIPO adopts a historic treaty that includes IP protections for Indigenous People; the EU Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) celebrates Dieter Rams with Lifetime Achievement Award.
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.
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.
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.
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IP Watchdog
MAY 30, 2024
On May 28, the New York Intellectual Property Law Association (NYIPLA) filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court in Cellect v. Vidal, urging Court to take up Cellect’s appeal from the invalidation of its patent claims to image sensors for obviousness-type double patenting (ODP). The NYIPLA’s brief contends that the Federal Circuit’s decision increases the risk of invalidity for a significant portion of U.S. patents despite the fact that the traditional basis for ODP doctrine no longer ex
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.
Your Trial Message
MAY 28, 2024
By Dr. Ken Broda-Bahm: How many times have you heard that a jury — especially a jury that is deliberating about damages in a civil case — is about as predictable as the lottery? The broad perception is that as jurors arrive at figures in the deliberation room, they’re essentially throwing darts at a dart-board.
DAPHNE ALABAMA CRIMINAL DEFENSE BLOG
MAY 28, 2024
Alabama drivers who display impaired ability or who seemingly fail tests administered by police officers could end up arrested for a driving under the influence (DUI) offense. Many people feel incredibly anxious when they face accusations of breaking the law and might make the wrong choices when dealing with the aftermath of an arrest. What do motorists accused of impaired driving need to know about a DUI arrest?
IP Watchdog
MAY 30, 2024
An interesting decision of the Unified Patent Court’s (UPC’s) Munich Local Division, issued on April 23, 2024 (UPC CFI No. 514/2023), confirmed that “the prerequisite for a successful application (for security/bond) would be a demonstration that the financial circumstances of the other party give rise to fears that any claim for reimbursement of costs cannot be satisfied or that, despite sufficient financial resources, enforcement of a decision on costs appears to be impossible or fraught with p
Expert Witness Blog
MAY 27, 2024
Overview: ERISA Expert Witness testimony allowed because the court ruled that the expert was qualified because she is a pensions lawyer who has represented plan sponsors, plan administrators, and service providers. Facts: This case ( Zavislak v. Netflix, Inc – United States District Court – Northern District of California – January 31, 2024 ) involves a claim under Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA).
The Marshall Project
MAY 31, 2024
In this “Rap and Redemption on Death Row” excerpt, Alim “RRome Alone” Braxton describes his early attempts to record vocals in his prison’s dayroom.
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.
IP Watchdog
MAY 28, 2024
Following the denial of another petition for certiorari in March, Jodi A. Schwendimann today lost her bid for review at the U.S. Supreme Court on the question of whether it is permissible for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) to issue a Rule 36 affirmance of claims as being anticipated when, according to the petition, two different venues issued inconsistent claim constructions and it isn’t clear which the CAFC has deemed correct.
IP Watchdog
MAY 28, 2024
The European Patent Office's (EPO) Boards of Appeal have displayed a stringent approach towards added subject matter in recent decisions, particularly in comparison to other jurisdictions. This stringency is rooted in the provisions of Article 123(2) of the European Patent Convention (EPC), which prohibits amendments that extend beyond the content of the original patent application.
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