Attorney at Work
DECEMBER 11, 2024
Teddy Snyder | You have a lot of ways to tell the story of your case, but are you doing it in the most effective way? The post The Best Lawyers Tell Good Stories: How to Punch Up Your Narrative appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
Law Sites
DECEMBER 9, 2024
If there is a single it conference right now in legal tech, it is the TLTF Summit. Last week was the third annual occurrence of this invite-only event, and while organizers accepted 500 registrants up from 150 the first year it left another 1,000 hopefuls sitting on a waiting list.
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Simple Legal
DECEMBER 12, 2024
Key performance indicators (KPIs) reveal how well a department meets your companys goals. While reporting on KPIs has not always been standard practice in the legal profession, expectations have changed. Now, legal departments need to be closely aligned with the company vision, budget, and priorities. Unfortunately, many legal operations teams tackle this new challenge without access to the type of data-generating software that would make KPI reporting automated and easy.
E-Discovery LLC
DECEMBER 12, 2024
In UMG Recordings, Inc. v. Uncharted Labs, Inc., 2024 WL 4986962 (S.D.N.Y. Dec. 5, 2024), the parties could not agree to an ESI Protocol. The Court appointed the Hon. James C. Francis (ret.) as a special master to bring the ball across the goal. The UMG court wrote: The Special Master is needed. Several portions of the proposed protective order and ESI protocol remain in dispute, and the parties must come to an agreement as to a final proposal, negotiated with the help of a Special Master.
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Attorney at Work
DECEMBER 9, 2024
Jay Harrington | The leap from law firm associate to partner means evolving from a "doer" to a "doer-seller." The post Making the Transition from Diligent Law Firm Associate to Rainmaking Partner appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
Law Sites
DECEMBER 10, 2024
SixFifty, a company that helps businesses automate employment law compliance and documentation, today announced the launch of SixFifty AI, an AI-powered research tool that builds on SixFifty’s database of employment law information to provide companies with plain-English answers to employment law questions.
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E-Discovery LLC
DECEMBER 11, 2024
In Rouse v. H.B. Fuller Co., 2024 WL 4973028 (D. Minn. Dec. 4, 2024), plaintiff moved to compel production sought in his Request No. 159, which asked for: All Documents and Communications responsive to or collected by the ESI Protocol from April 1, 2023 to present. (Emphasis added). The court described the request as rolling discovery. You may guess the result from the following statement by the court: This is not the first time the Court has admonished the parties for seeking second and third b
Attorney at Work
DECEMBER 10, 2024
Wendy Merrill | Too many attorneys have suffered from some form of workplace trauma in their career. The post The Lateral Hire Dilemma: The Secret to Successfully Onboarding Talented Lawyers appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
Law Sites
DECEMBER 12, 2024
You cannot have innovation without adoption. That was a theme we heard repeatedly when we attended the Knowledge Management & Innovation for Legal conference in New York City in October. Our guest today, Paul Henry, would take that a step further and say you do not really have adoption without engagement.
Lawmatics
DECEMBER 11, 2024
Picture this: a potential client needs legal help. They grab their phone, type "divorce lawyer near me," and within seconds, theyre scrolling through the top results on Google. Considering that 38% of clients initiate their search for legal assistance online ( Finances Online ), if your law firm isnt on that first page, youre practically invisible. Thats the power of digital marketing for law firms, and at the heart of it lies SEO (Search Engine Optimization).
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E-Discovery LLC
DECEMBER 9, 2024
Marris Hoffee [1] and Michael D. Berman In Reddick v. State , __ Md. App __, 2024 WL 4633506 (Apls. Ct. Md. Oct. 31, 2024), the intermediate appellate court addressed an important issue of authentication of surveillance video by a lay witness. That witness was permitted to authenticate a video under the silent witness theory. The lay witness, a store employee, had not downloaded or viewed the video, but he was permitted to testify that it was the result of a reliable process and could not have b
Attorney at Work
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Gray Robinson | When pushed too hard by perfectionism, your brain can get stuck reacting to problems, not solving them. The post Mastering the Balance: When Perfectionism and Procrastination Work Together appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
Law Sites
DECEMBER 11, 2024
In today’s episode of the LawNext PR podcast, host Bob Ambrogi interviewed Nicole Clark, the founder and CEO of Trellis, about the companys latest innovation: Trellis AI. This new suite of generative AI tools builds on Trellis comprehensive database of state trial court data to assist litigators in simplifying complex litigation tasks.
Insurance Journal
DECEMBER 10, 2024
At the Florida Chamber of Commerce Insurance Summit last week, the state’s emergency management director announced a multi-million-dollar program that many homeowners, lawmakers and insurers have long hoped for: New grants and low-interest loans that will help elevate homes above …
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.
E-Discovery LLC
DECEMBER 8, 2024
In Boblitt v. BP Exploration & Production, Inc., 2024 WL 4956749 (M.D. Fl. Dec. 3, 2024), the court denied an unopposed motion to seal court records. In doing so, it followed a well-worn path. Plaintiff Boblitt moved for leave to file specific exhibits under seal. The exhibits supported his opposition to a motion of defendant BP for a protective order.
IP Watchdog
DECEMBER 9, 2024
On December 5, the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) published a report reflecting the agencys investigation into third-party funding of patent litigation in the United States. While the GAO was unable to quantify the extent to which third parties are financing and taking an interest in infringement suits due to limited data on the subject, interviews with a range of industry stakeholders reflected mixed views on the impacts of disclosure requirements that could identify conflicts of i
Law Sites
DECEMBER 10, 2024
Today on How it Works, Lead Product Manager for ShareFile, Pedro Ventura, walks me through simple and complex document sharing from both the law firm and the client perspective.
Insurance Journal
DECEMBER 10, 2024
A Southern California wildfire whipped by “particularly dangerous” winds destroyed homes, shut schools and spurred the evacuation of thousands of people near Malibu.
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Civil Litigation Brief
DECEMBER 9, 2024
InRashpal Samrai & Ors v Rajinder Kalia[2024] EWHC 3143 (KB) Mr Justice Martin Spencer made extremely trenchant findings about the conduct of an expert witness instructed on behalf of the claimants. There was no compliance with Rules or Guidance for.
IP Watchdog
DECEMBER 11, 2024
On December 6, 2024, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit issued a precedential opinion in PS Products Inc. v. Panther Trading Co. Inc. that appears to allow a district court to sanction under its inherent authority when the sanctionable conduct is arguably covered by a specific rule. The facts of the case are not helpful for the sanctioned parties, PSP, and likely led to this outcome.
Law Sites
DECEMBER 9, 2024
Dave Lewis, a data scientist whose four-decade career has established him as a pioneer in artificial intelligence and data analytics in law, has joined the e-discovery and litigation management company Nextpoint as chief scientific officer, where he will lead efforts to develop the next generation of machine learning and generative AI tools throughout the Nextpoint […]
Insurance Journal
DECEMBER 9, 2024
U.S. Department of Labor inspectors found a Cleveland, Ohio bakeware manufacturer failed to prevent two workers from suffering injuries that resulted in amputations, incidents that could have been avoided with proper safety measures.
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Practice Panther
DECEMBER 9, 2024
If youre asking yourself whether your law firm needs legal project management , you may already have a few clues that you do. Perhaps youre overwhelmed with client calls and emails. Maybe youre swimming in case files, documents to review, and looming trial dates, and wonder how your staff will do it all. The reality is, as a law firm, youre also a business one that requires structured systems to operate efficiently.
MyCase
DECEMBER 12, 2024
A law firm answering service manages client calls and website live chats on behalf of a law firm by answering, addressing, and forwarding calls and communication as needed. Think of it like a legal virtual receptionist. It can also handle client intake, appointment scheduling, and other administrative tasks. With a growing law firm comes more clients, more cases, and, unfortunately, more administrative work.
Complex Discovery
DECEMBER 7, 2024
Editor’s Note: The tragic death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson amid ongoing AI-related controversy highlights pressing concerns that extend far beyond healthcare. For professionals in cybersecurity, information governance, and eDiscovery, the case underscores critical challenges around the ethical deployment of artificial intelligence, the security of sensitive data, and the increasing demand for transparency and accountability in decision-making technologies.
Insurance Journal
DECEMBER 11, 2024
Inszone Insurance Services announced the acquisition of Southerland and Associates, Inc., an agency based in Austin, Texas.
IP Watchdog
DECEMBER 10, 2024
This week my conversation is with Leo White, who is Chief IP Counsel and Associate General Counsel for The Duracell Company. During our conversation we begin by briefly talking about patent strategy, but then move quickly to brand protection, trademarks, trade dress and effectively working with customs agencies around the world. While Duracell does patent its various battery technologies, and while White is responsible for maintaining a worldwide patent portfolio for the company, the companys tr
Legal Dive
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Employers should think through how to handle inappropriate gifts, alcohol and workplace decorations in advance, attorney Jonathan Segal said.
Complex Discovery
DECEMBER 11, 2024
Editor’s Note: IT spending in 2025 is set to reflect a calculated shift toward artificial intelligence (AI) innovation, signaling its central role in the future of enterprise technology. Despite modest overall IT budget increases, recent studies show a significant allocation of resources to AI and cloud-driven initiatives, underlining a pivotal moment for industries prioritizing operational efficiency, data analytics, and cybersecurity.
Insurance Journal
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Ryan Specialty, Chicago-based specialty insurance services firm, announced that Paradiso Risks is joining Alive Risk, Ryan Specialty’s sports, leisure and entertainment managing general underwriter. London-based Paradiso became part of Ryan after its acquisition of Castel Underwriting Agencies in May 2024.
Newport Beach California Business Litigation Law B
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Those looking to take full advantage of the possibilities with a tech start-up know that they need to be prepared to move at a fast pace. Success in this niche area of business often requires efficient decision making. These decisions often involve negotiating deals with vendors to help meet business needs. Unfortunately, even with the savviest of business leaders, deals can go wrong.
Civil Litigation Brief
DECEMBER 13, 2024
As (possibly) the last post on bundles this year I am inviting you all to read an extract from Mr Justice Fordham’s speech to the Hart Judicial Review Conference. The full text of the speech is available here and it.
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