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.
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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E-Discovery LLC
JUNE 6, 2024
Thanks again to the Maryland State Bar Association for publishing my blog – – Admissibility of Internet Searches About Terminating Pregnancy | Maryland State Bar Association (msba.org) Please also see Thanks to Md. State Bar Association – E-Discovery LLC (ediscoveryllc.com) for other republished blogs.
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.
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Law Sites
JUNE 4, 2024
Last September, two litigation-focused Canadian legal technology companies, CiteRight and Jurisage, announced their merger, with the promise of combining CiteRight’s litigation drafting program with Jurisage’s AI technology to create an integrated legal research and drafting solution.
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.
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Plaintiff Trial Lawyer Tips
JUNE 7, 2024
Trial lawyers generally over try their cases and talk to too much. It’s a mistake. Jurors of today have short attention spans and respond to messages that get to the point. Here are examples of what I think demonstrates how a brief, simple message can be very powerful. They are not long. They are not detailed, but they tell a story and do so in a simple well-crafted manner.
Law Sites
JUNE 5, 2024
This has been a notable year for BriefCatch, a legal technology company devoted to helping legal professionals improve their legal writing. It started nine months ago, with the company’s raise of a $3.
Attorney at Work
JUNE 6, 2024
Get to the Point | Consider tight word count limits as a challenge to your writing prowess. The post Not Paying Attention When We Told Lawyers to Be Concise? appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
E-Discovery LLC
JUNE 3, 2024
In Robins Kaplan Can’t Escape Sanction Over Dropbox Access – Law360 (May 31, 2024), Emily Johnson reported on an appellate decision in the “Dropbox rummaging” sanctions case. A $150,000 sanction against both a law firm and its client was affirmed. Ms. Johnson reported: “The First Department of the New York Appellate Division found Thursday that the trial court’s decision to sanction Robins Kaplan and KrunchCash in October was not an abuse of discretion, rejecting KrunchCash&#
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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.
Law Sites
JUNE 5, 2024
Today on the LawNext PR podcast, Assembly Software CEO Daniel Farrar joins Bob Ambrogi to discuss today’s launch of NeosAI, a suite of AI-powered features integrated directly into the Neos case management platform.
Joseph, Hollander & Craft
JUNE 5, 2024
NEWS RELEASE For immediate release June 5, 2024 OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – Joseph, Hollander & Craft (JHC) is proud to welcome Ashley Franden to its Overland Park family law group. Ashley joins four other family law attorneys who practice in the greater Kansas City area, expanding JHC’s ability to serve clients in Johnson County, Wyandotte County, and surrounding areas.
Practice Panther
JUNE 7, 2024
No matter where you are in your career, retirement needs to be on your radar. Having a solid plan in place is beneficial to your future when it comes time to retire or transition into a semi-retired role. There are many reasons lawyers may put off retirement, but having a plan helps you confront your challenges and make smart decisions for the future.
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.
IP Watchdog
JUNE 5, 2024
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Global Innovation Policy Center (GIPC), the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) and the Council for Innovation Promotion (C4IP) are among a number of organizations that have recently submitted comments on the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s (USPTO’s) proposed fee schedule for 2025 to express their concern about certain substantial fee increases.
Law Sites
JUNE 3, 2024
LexisNexis Legal & Professional said today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Henchman, a Belgium-based contract drafting legal technology company. LexisNexis said it is acquiring the company for its document management system that enable faster document drafting.
SW&L Attorneys Blog
JUNE 7, 2024
In today’s world, more and more people have mixed families: a “half-this or a step-that.” As the complexity of modern family dynamics increases, so does the need for a comprehensive estate plan. Yet, in 2024, only 32% of Americans have an estate plan. Moreover, 40% of these people claim it is because of a lack of assets. The issue with this position is that without an estate plan, a person gives up control over what happens to their assets when they die.
MyCase
JUNE 7, 2024
The legal industry is currently experiencing a shake-up due to the latest advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), especially regarding document management and automation. This isn’t just a step up from the usual—it’s a complete game-changer. Niki Black highlights this in her American Bar Association (ABA) article on document automation , stating that “the integration of generative artificial intelligence into legal software tools in the coming months represents more than
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IP Watchdog
JUNE 2, 2024
In Dragon Intellectual Property LLC v. Dish Network LLC, - (Fed. Cir., May 20, 2024), a divided panel of the U. S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit held that a prevailing defendant in an otherwise “exceptional” patent infringement case could not recover attorney fees expended in a parallel inter partes review (IPR) proceeding because the defendant’s initiation of the IPR was “voluntary.
Steno
JUNE 5, 2024
Every attorney knows that finding the deposition you need can be a pain. Whether it was taken months ago or you’re sure another attorney at your firm has deposed the witness before, the challenge of finding the required testimony often involves hours of footwork searching through your firm's repository. Then you have to read through the transcripts.
Joseph, Hollander & Craft
JUNE 4, 2024
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MyCase
JUNE 5, 2024
The primary aim of artificial intelligence (AI), particularly in the legal industry, is to streamline operations that traditionally require extensive human intervention. Generative AI (GAI) , like the popular ChatGPT tool, emulates human cognitive functions like learning, problem-solving, and decision-making. By automating routine and time-consuming tasks, AI liberates legal professionals from the drudgery of rote work, allowing them to concentrate on the more strategic aspects of their practice
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IP Watchdog
JUNE 4, 2024
On June 1, one year after the date when patents with unitary effect became effective in the European Union (EU), the European Patent Office (EPO) announced that it had registered more than 27,500 unitary patents, representing about 25% of all European patents granted over the past year. The EPO also reported that the Unified Patent Court (UPC) has received a total of 373 case filings since that court first became operational one year ago, although news reports indicate that technical issues have
RPC Strategies
JUNE 3, 2024
by Melissa Rogozinski April 3, 2024, marked the 5 th anniversary of RPC Strategies, LLC! According to statistics, at least fifty percent of startups will fail before their fifth year. Investopedia reports the most common reasons for failure include money running out, being in the wrong market, a lack of research, bad partnerships, ineffective marketing, and not being an expert in the industry.
Joseph, Hollander & Craft
JUNE 3, 2024
The Passing of SB 458 Reforms the Kansas Standard Seizure and Forfeiture Act to Protect Against Wrongful Asset Forfeiture On April 23, 2024, Governor Laura Kelly signed Senate Bill 458 , which means substantial reforms to the Kansas Standard Asset Seizure and Forfeiture Act will take effect beginning in July 1. Substantial due process protections implemented by the bill include a requirement that commencement of forfeiture proceedings be supported by a probable cause affidavit, a requirement tha
MyCase
JUNE 5, 2024
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the way law firms operate. Legal AI tools are making it easier for lawyers and legal professionals to streamline processes, automate tasks, and increase efficiency and productivity. According to recent reports, law firms are well on their way to adopting and implementing AI technology. An article from The American Bar Association revealed 35% of attorneys have already integrated AI into their practice, and 57% intend to implement it within
IP Watchdog
JUNE 7, 2024
This week in Other Barks and Bites: a California district court dismisses a class action copyright lawsuit against Google; an AI lobby group launches a campaign to defend AI against copyright lawsuits; and the National Academy of Inventors announces top 100 universities for granted utility patents.
The Marshall Project
JUNE 7, 2024
These St. Louis families have waited years for answers. They say police seem to have forgotten their loved ones.
E-Discovery LLC
JUNE 1, 2024
When the Appellate Court of Maryland issued its unreported opinion in St. Francis Academy, et al. v. Gilman School, Inc., 2022 WL 833371 (Apl. Ct. Md., Mar. 21, 2022), it addressed a novel issue and I wrote that: “In my view, the only error was that the appellate court did not publish its opinion so that it would be precedent.” See Maryland Appellate Decision Permitting Limited Forensic Search of Non-Parties’ Cell Phones (Mar. 24, 2024).
Temple University Beasley School of Law - Advocacy
JUNE 2, 2024
Lay opinion testimony is tolerated because, frankly, it is hard to find the line between fact and opinion (“she is tall,” “they appeared drunk,” “the car was way over the speed limit”) and because lay witnesses should be comfortable speaking in normal, conversational, easily-understood terms. To ensure there is a foundation for the opinion rather than mere speculation, there is the testing device of cross-examination.
IP Watchdog
JUNE 5, 2024
In May 2024, the Brazilian Senate Committee on Science, Technology, Innovation, and Informatics hosted two public hearings to discuss implementing Regulatory Data Protection (RDP) for pharmaceutical products of human use. The call for hearings (REQ 27/2023) was presented by Senator Izalci Lucas (Liberal Party). While recognizing that regulatory changes would have significant implications for the local industry, the healthcare system, and consumers, Sen.
The Marshall Project
JUNE 5, 2024
Several officers in the homicide unit faced internal complaints that they slept on the job, failed to get key evidence and lied to superiors.
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