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A New Year Unfolds With Artificial Intelligence: Five Legal Tech Predictions for 2023

Attorney at Work

Nicole Clark maps out a few of the most important innovations to expect in the coming year. The post A New Year Unfolds With Artificial Intelligence: Five Legal Tech Predictions for 2023 appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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How to avoid overpaying on law firm billing rates

Simple Legal

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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High Court Asks Solicitor General for Views on Genius-Google Copyright Preemption Case

IP Watchdog

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

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Job, Career or Calling: Which Do You Need?

InHouseBlog

As we wind down 2022, many are eager to put this year and those that preceded it in the rear view mirror and look forward to 2023 and beyond. The pandemic has had a deep impact on the labor market and the individuals who propel it forward. The psychology of work, and the view of work, has changed for many. As we look to 2023, there is plenty of time for introspection and examination of our work environment and how we would like to change it based on lessons learned during the prior tumultuous ye

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Trial Prep: What Attorneys Really Want (And How to Deliver It)

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.

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Attorney at Work’s Ultimate Guide to Lawyer Gifts

Attorney at Work

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.

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How to Start a Law Firm

MyCase

Today is the day that you’re ready to open a law firm of your own. Maybe you want to do things your way—setting your own schedule, choosing clients you want to work with, and reporting to yourself. Plus, keeping the entire chest of gold doubloons you work long hours to earn. But then, you freeze up at the thought of everything you need to do to get off the ground.

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Arlene Hornilla and Jay Worthington join Cloud Court’s Board of Advisors

The Cloud Court Blog

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.

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How I Rebranded My Law Firm

Attorney at Work

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.

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How to Manage a Small Law Firm

MyCase

Though all law firms share some similar concerns, solo or small firms present unique challenges and benefits due to smaller headcounts and fewer resources. To be profitable, smaller law management requires a strategic structure to oversee staff delegation, client relationships, office management, and cases. In this article, we’ll cover: The differences between small law firm management and large law firm management .

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As Deadline on COVID IP Waiver Extension Looms, LMICs Propose Text, U.S. Supports Delay, and Organizations Speak Out

IP Watchdog

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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Visibility Into the Strategy & Supporting Documents of Major US Law Firms

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.

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What Are Virtual Desktops? And Are They Right for Small Law Firms?

Attorney at Work

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.

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Intel Asks Delaware Court to Dismiss $4 Billion VLSI Patent Suit

IP Watchdog

Intel Corp. has asked the United States District Court for the District of Delaware to throw out a $4.1 billion patent lawsuit from VLSI Technology in a filing unsealed Friday, December 9. Intel claimed that VLSI “has repeatedly failed to disclose its full ownership as required,” and the company’s “opaque ownership structure is an entrenched feature of hedge fund-driven patent litigation.

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Deadline to Register as a Speaker at the Public Listening Session on USPTO-FDA Collaboration Efforts Almost Here

IP Watchdog

he United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) sent out a reminder today to those interested in speaking at an upcoming Public Listening Session on collaboration efforts between the USPTO and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that they must sign up to participate by January 5, 2023. The listening session will be held on January 19, 2023. Speakers must attend in person.

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As IP Waiver Extension Deadline Approaches, Advocacy Groups Call on WTO Director-General to Step In

IP Watchdog

A group of more than 160 charities, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), advocacy organizations, and others sent a letter today under the banner of the People's Vaccine Alliance to World Trade Organization (WTO) Director-General Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala imploring the WTO not to accept the proposed delay of a decision to extend waiver of IP rights under the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) to therapeutics and diagnostics.

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Deposition Prep Like a Pro: Insights from a Paralegal's Playbook

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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This Week in Washington IP: Pride in Patent Ownership Bill Back on Senate Agenda, IPWatchdog Webinar Reviews Vidal’s Impact on PTAB, and USPTO Hosts Boardside Chat with Deputy Director

IP Watchdog

This week in Washington IP news, the Senate Judiciary Committee is holding an Executive Business Meeting in which they will discuss the Pride in Patent Ownership Act, while several Senate subcommittees hold hearings related to American manufacturing, diversity in entrepreneurship, and increasing access to capital in underserved markets. Elsewhere, IPWatchdog is hosting a webinar discussing USPTO Director Kathi Vidal’s tenure, the USPTO will host a virtual Boardside Chat with Deputy Director Derr

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CAFC Grants Mandamus for Amazon, Ordering Albright to Transfer to Colorado

IP Watchdog

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) today granted Amazon, Inc.’s petition for a writ of mandamus asking that Judge Alan Albright of the Western District of Texas be directed to sever claims brought by Flygrip, Inc. against it from claims made against another defendant and to transfer the case to a Colorado district court. Flygrip sued Amazon for direct and indirect patent infringement based on resale on Amazon’s platform of handheld-device cases manufactured by PopSockets, O

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Other Barks & Bites for Friday, December 16: New USPTO Commissioner for Patents Named; COVID IP Waiver Extension Officially Delayed; and EUIPO-EU Commission Report Finds 31% Increase in Fakes Detained

IP Watchdog

This week in Other Barks & Bites: the United States Patent and Trademark Office names a new Commissioner for Patents and recognizes COVID-19 innovators; the World Trade Organization’s TRIPS Council officially recommends delaying a decision on extending the waiver of IP rights for COVID-19 innovations to therapeutics and diagnostics; a copyright case against Taylor Swift for her hit song “Shake It Off” is dropped; Apple wins a patent for satellite technology; and researchers in California ac

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How to Start a Law Firm

MyCase

Today is the day that you’re ready to open a law firm of your own. Maybe you want to do things your way—setting your own schedule, choosing clients you want to work with, and reporting to yourself. Plus, keeping the entire chest of gold doubloons you work long hours to earn. . But then, you freeze up at the thought of everything you need to do to get off the ground. .

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Stay On Top of Newly Filed State & Federal Litigation: Curated Just for You!

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.

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Why is Legal Docketing Important?

MyCase

Aside from a strong cup of coffee, organization is a lawyer’s best friend. When you’re juggling cases with varying dates and deadlines, an efficient system is the only way to ensure that everything gets done on time and clients stay happy. . That’s where legal docketing comes into play. But what is docketing and how can you choose the right law firm docketing software?