Attorney at Work

JANUARY 31, 2023

This article may help you understand the realities of using ChatGPT and other AI-generated content in your law firm marketing efforts. ChatGPT has been a hot topic in the marketing world lately, and for good reason. A recent LinkedIn post spurred a conversation with several of my legal marketing colleagues (including Attorney at Work columnist […] The post Should You Use ChatGTP to Generate Your Law Firm’s Marketing Content?

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Simple Legal

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

The legal tech market is undergoing fierce competition right now. In 2022, venture capital investments in legal tech hit $1 billion for the first time on record. And market growth is expected to continue at a steady pace for the next several years. In response to these market conditions, we’ve been working harder to innovate and differentiate our platform to offer you the best possible legal operations software.

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IP Watchdog

JANUARY 28, 2023

As Robert Frost poetically noted, two roads diverged in the woods he was exploring. One road was well trod, easy to traverse, and the other less traveled, difficult and getting weedy. Sadly, although Americans pride themselves on innovation, American innovation, particularly inventorship, is now the difficult road. Bad decisions made in previous forks in the road have gradually undermined the innovative spirit in our nation, but some inventors in Washington, DC, next week want to change course b

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Hanzo Blog

JANUARY 31, 2023

Workplace complaints are serious. Even if a claim doesn’t lead to disciplinary action, the fact that an employee has made an accusation usually indicates workplace problems that need to be addressed for productivity, morale, and quality of work life.

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Advertiser: Trellis

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Attorney at Work

JANUARY 30, 2023

Brooke Lively | A Financial Breakdown for Recruiting and Hiring a New Attorney (Holy Cow!) The post Your Law Firm’s Employees Cost Too Much to Lose appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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InHouseBlog

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

The latest data is out and yes, we’re number one! Sigh. Yet another study shows that law is the most stressful profession. As they say, “knowing is half the battle” In-house lawyers need to implement mechanisms to reduce stress , as this is not only important to work performance, but critical to life. The pressures of legal practice not only affect lawyers, these pressures can also affect their clients, family life and physical and mental health.

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Hanzo Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

It’s already February, and chances are, most of us have already broken our New Year’s Resolutions. But no matter the time of year, when it comes to your ediscovery workflow, it’s never too late to trim the data you're collecting from messaging platforms and other SaaS applications.

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Attorney at Work

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Michael Rynowecer | Revelations from the Annual BTI Practice Outlook report. The post Top Growth Industries and Legal Practice Areas for 2023 appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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InHouseBlog

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

The famous Sterling Miller has done it again, with his latest post on essential issues for in-house counsel. His inaugural issue each year is a must-read for in-house counsel. And so are his later installments! Make sure you subscribe to his blog or newsletter, as you are certain to see issues for in-house counsel that are relevant to you and your organization.

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IP Watchdog

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

During the PTAB Masters 2023 program, which was held this week on Tuesday and Wednesday at IPWatchdog’s headquarters in Ashburn, Virginia, former U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Director David Kappos explained on a panel about potential reform of the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) that the PTAB was meant to be an alternative to district court, but “that hasn’t worked out.

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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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3 Geeks and a Law Blog

JANUARY 31, 2023

“Whether you like it or not, everybody’s searching for us online. And everybody is looking at your LinkedIn profile, whether you’re on LinkedIn every day, or once a year, so you might as well make it work for you.” – Stefanie Marrone Stefanie Marrone is an Outsource Marketer who advises legal professionals on improving their social media presence. Even legal professionals in large law firms can benefit from a strong social media presence because clients and potential clients relate to the indivi

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Attorney at Work

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Sally Schmidt | A checklist to help you reassess and choose to do the right marketing things. The post Review and Reset Your Marketing and Business Development Activities appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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InHouseBlog

JANUARY 28, 2023

Legal Cheek , a venerable publication from across the pond, is seeking comments on which practice areas have the smartest lawyers. It’s time to give your input so that this empirical, double-blind, placebo-controlled study reflects the opinions of the hordes of lawyers practicing in the United States. Yes, let’s put aside any lingering gripes about our country’s maltreatment during the colonial period and focus on today.

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IP Watchdog

JANUARY 31, 2023

Earlier this month, patent owner Cellspin Soft filed a motion for recusal under 28 U.S.C. § 455 seeking the vacatur of a summary judgment order entered in the Northern District of California by U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers releasing several defendants from infringement liability, including Fitbit. Cellspin Soft’s motion points to several financial interests between Judge Gonzalez Rogers and Fitbit’s parent company Google, including business relationships developed by Judge Gonzale

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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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Sound Jury Blog

JANUARY 30, 2023

On a recent Armchair Expert podcast, host Dax Shepard paraphrased a quote by Herbert Simon, the gist being “…a wealth of information creates a poverty of attention…” Wanting to get the quote just right, I looked it up and while the simple paraphrase is fantastic, there are too many gems in the full quote to not repeat it here: “In an information-rich world, the wealth of information means a dearth of something else: a scarcity of whatever it is that information consumes.

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Attorney at Work

JANUARY 28, 2023

Law practice tips! Find the best law practice management advice and resources with our Attorney At Work practice building guides. The post Law Practice Management Guides: Attorney at Work appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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InHouseBlog

JANUARY 30, 2023

Handling mistakes as a young lawyer is a key skill to learn, and one that will pay dividends throughout your career. No one is infallible, and if handled properly, mistakes can often be dealt with in a way that increases your credibility. Quick action is often needed, so do not delay in taking action to mitigate the error. If you do not, the problem is often compounded and you might end up with a “Mistakes Were Made” poster in your office in a best case scenario.

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IP Watchdog

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Yesterday, February 1, was the deadline for submissions to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on its call for responses to a number of questions purportedly aimed at making U.S. patents more “robust and reliable.” But many commenters have weighed in to question why the Office is relying on data driven by advocacy groups to explore potentially major adjustments to the U.S. patent system when, as the expert agency on patents, it has not yet undertaken a data-driven study itself to confir

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Advertiser: Trellis

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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DAPHNE ALABAMA CRIMINAL DEFENSE BLOG

JANUARY 30, 2023

The siren and flashing lights from a police car is the first sign of trouble. Confusion and uncertainty reign supreme. A night out with friends celebrating the holiday season suddenly turns into being pulled over and arrested for DUI. Several components make up a drunk driving arrest and include: Vehicle operation Sleeping off a night of drinking may seem like a good option.

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Attorney at Work

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Since Ryder Carroll put his original Bullet Journal video on YouTube, his technique for using a running, minimal, bullet-point-based paper notebook has taken over the web. There are countless dedicated groups on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest. Vloggers have broadcast their experiences using the Bullet Journal (BuJo for short). Leuchtturm offers a preformatted notebook designed by Ryder.

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3 Geeks and a Law Blog

JANUARY 30, 2023

[Note: Please welcome guest bloggers Jennifer Wondracek , Director of the Law Library, Professor of Legal Research & Writing at Capital University Law School, and Rebecca Rich , Assistant Dean for the Law Library and Technology Services, and Assistant Teaching Professor at Drexel University Thomas R. Kline School of Law. – GL] AI content generation tools, such as ChatGPT, have been in the news a lot lately.

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IP Watchdog

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Last October, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued a Request for Comments on USPTO Initiatives To Ensure the Robustness and Reliability of Patent Rights. Responses to this request are due by this Thursday, February 2, 2023. Patent owners, especially small businesses and independent inventors, need two things of the patent system: 1) Reliability/believability.

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Advertiser: Trellis

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Legally Speaking

JANUARY 29, 2023

Although there is no one-size-fits-all route to entrepreneurial success, embracing your purpose and mission will give you the drive and bravery to really make the necessary leap. This week, we’re super excited to be chatting with Charles Lew , a renowned Los Angeles attorney. Charles Lew is a multifaceted humanitarian and business leader. He is a board member of the nonprofit Mental Health America Los Angeles in addition to running The Lew Firm and sits on the Board of Directors at Loyo

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Evidence at Trial

JANUARY 30, 2023

When it comes to hearsay exceptions in California, litigators will instinctively (and appropriately) consider the code sections found in Division 10 of the Evidence Code ( i.e. , Section 1200 et seq. ). Party admission? Declaration against interest? Spontaneous statement? In addition to knowing the enumerated exceptions, trial lawyers must know an as-important hearsay exception found outside this list: the rule of completeness.

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IP Watchdog

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

It was a relatively average week for patent filings, with 58 district court complaints and 19 new Patent Trial and Appeal Board petitions filed—that’s a tad low—all inter partes reviews (IPRs). There were more fake meat IPRs filed against Impossible Foods by Motif Foodworks; no discretionary denials last week; lots of frequent litigants saw IPRs instituted against asserted patents this week; unknown Qualserve Solutions LLC sued Samsung on what appears to be standard-essential LTE networking func

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IP Watchdog

JANUARY 31, 2023

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) yesterday announced a final rule to eliminate the provisions within the agency’s rules related to voluntary continuing legal education (CLE) certification and recognition for registered patent practitioners and individuals granted limited recognition to practice in patent matters before the USPTO.

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IP Watchdog

JANUARY 30, 2023

This week in Washington IP news, the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure is holding a hearing on the state of the country’s supply chains, IPWatchdog is hosting a two-day event on the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) at its headquarters, and an educator is sharing his experience implementing IP education as a STEM teacher and his current work with the U.S.

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IP Watchdog

JANUARY 30, 2023

In the days leading up to the recent all-day listening session on initiatives pursued by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to address drug patent issues, 30 public comments were filed in response to the Federal Register notice issued last November seeking input on ways that both agencies could promote both innovation and patient access to generic pharmaceuticals.

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IP Watchdog

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

This week in Other Barks & Bites: President Trump sues Bob Woodward for $49 million and alleges copyright infringement; Federal Circuit Judge Schall splits from majority finding that PTAB obvious analysis was correct; a new EUIPO report finds IP infringement is threatening many small businesses; and Nike files another patent infringement lawsuit against a burgeoning competitor.

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