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Building a Valuable Law Firm: A Road Map to a $5 Million Business

Attorney at Work

Sasha Berson | Your law firm should be a valuable asset that someone, someday, will buy and pay you handsomely for. Now, how do you get there? The post Building a Valuable Law Firm: A Road Map to a $5 Million Business appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms & Lawyers.

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Custom Dashboards: A Revolution in Legal Data Management

Lawmatics

Law practices such as yours are drowning in the sea of disparate data sources. Marketing performance, advertising ROI, team performance and efficiency – modern firms manage a swath of complicated and sometimes confusing metrics related to their intake, marketing, and financial health. For too long, these data points have been scattered across applications, hidden under windows and tabs, fragmented beyond reasonable use.

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Other Barks and Bites, Friday, February 9: German Court Issues Injunction Against Certain Intel Chips; Report Finds Generative AI Patent Applications Growing Fast; DraftKings Sues Former Executive for Stealing Trade Secrets Right Before the Super Bowl

IP Watchdog

This week in Other Barks and Bites: the CAFC revives a food slicer patent dispute and partially vacates the Patent Trial and Appeal Board on written description in two precedential rulings; DraftKings accuses a former executive of stealing trade secrets and heading to a rival gambling company ahead of the Super Bowl; and a German patent court issues and injunction that could limit some HP and Dell products from being sold in the country.

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WHAT IS THE MOTIVATION FOR “NUCLEAR VERDICTS”

Plaintiff Trial Lawyer Tips

There have been a number of studies and publications by the defense and insurance interests about the trend of large verdicts commonly labeled by them as “Nuclear Verdicts. The information is of interest to plaintiff lawyers. Here are some examples of this kind of information. [link] Nuclear verdicts are a relatively new phenomenon in the insurance industry.

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The Tech-Savvy Paralegals Playbook: How To Leverage AI

Speaker: Allison Mears, Adela Wekselblatt, and George Socha

Artificial intelligence is reshaping the legal industry, and paralegals are at the forefront of this transformation. As AI becomes more integrated into legal workflows, paralegals can streamline their daily tasks, enhance efficiency, and add greater value to their firms and organizations. But what exactly does AI mean for paralegals today—and how can you leverage it to your advantage?

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Who’s Answering Your Phones? 3 Tips to Improve Your Law Firm’s Call-Answer Process

Attorney at Work

Three tips to improve your law firm call-answer process, because the phone remains the tool of choice for people searching for a lawyer. The post Who’s Answering Your Phones? 3 Tips to Improve Your Law Firm’s Call-Answer Process appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms & Lawyers.

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Why is Legal Tech Growing?

Lawmatics

The rapid evolution of technology has sparked a transformation in the legal industry. To remain competitive, today’s lawyers must adopt legal software to manage the growing complexity of legal matters, meet client demands. Because the need for tools that automate repetitive tasks and workflows continues to rise, the future of legal technology remains bright.

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Planet Depos Releases the Ultimate International Deposition Guide for 2024

Planet Depos

The 2024 Planet Depos International Deposition Guide is your ultimate resource hub when conducting international depositions. From understanding different legal systems to obtaining the necessary permissions, we’ve got you covered. Our experienced team is well-versed in managing depositions around the globe, ensuring a smooth and efficient process no matter when or where they take place. […] The post Planet Depos Releases the Ultimate International Deposition Guide for 2024 appeared first

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How to Get ‘Lucky’ When Building Your Legal Practice

Attorney at Work

Jay Harrington | New opportunities arise when you’re in the right place, at the right time, and in front of the right people. The challenge is knowing when, where and who is “right.” The post How to Get ‘Lucky’ When Building Your Legal Practice appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms & Lawyers.

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LegalWeek 2024 Special Part Two: Mollie Nichols and Mark Noel from Redgrave Data

3 Geeks and a Law Blog

In the second of a special series of interviews from Legal Week 2024 , co-hosts Greg Lambert and Marlene Gebauer welcomed Mollie Nichols , CEO, and Mark Noel , Chief Information and Technology Officer of Redgrave Data. Nichols and Noel discuss Redgrave Data’s mission to cut through the hype of legal tech innovations, particularly generative AI. Nichols emphasized the company’s focus on delivering custom solutions that meet clients’ actual needs and highlighted the importance of educating the le

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Vidal Clarifies Application of Existing USPTO Professional Conduct Rules to AI

IP Watchdog

The U.S. Patent and Trademark (USPTO) has released a guidance memorandum for the Trademark and Patent Trial and Appeal Boards (TTAB and PTAB) on the misuse of artificial intelligence (AI) tools before the Boards that largely clarifies the application of existing rules to AI submissions. The announcement is a precursor to a coming Federal Register Notice that will provide additional guidance on the use of AI tools for the public and other USPTO departments.

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Uncovering The Hidden Connections: A Patent Family Survival Guide

Speaker: Andrew Klein

Are there mysteries lurking in your family tree? 🕵 No, not a long-lost half-brother - I'm talking about a patent family tree! IP paralegals need fast and easy ways to verify and report on essential data about foreign equivalents of US assets. Join us to master the global scope of key assets to support prosecution, portfolio management, litigation, licensing, competitive monitoring and more!

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THE CHARACTER WITNESS CONUNDRUM

Temple University Beasley School of Law - Advocacy

Pennsylvania law, as does federal, permits a person accused of a crime to ‘defend’ in part by proving their ‘good’ character, limited to the pertinent trait. If the crime is robbery or assault, the defense is that the accused is non-violent; and if the crime charged is forgery or theft, that the person is honest. The method of proof is by reputation in Pennsylvania (a permitted form of hearsay) – the character witness details what they have heard about the accused, with the typical response be

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Public Speaking Tips: Introduce Yourself to Your Audience, Please!

Attorney at Work

Introduce yourself to ensure the information is relevant. If someone else introduces you, use these public speaking tips to head off blunders. The post Public Speaking Tips: Introduce Yourself to Your Audience, Please! appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms & Lawyers.

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Legal Week 2024 Special Part One: Joey Seeber of Level Legal

3 Geeks and a Law Blog

Welcome to the first of a few special Legal Week 2024 edition episodes of “The Geek in Review,” where we looked for innovative and creative ideas on the road and recorded live from the bustling environment of the 2024 Legal Week conference in New York. Marlene Gebauer notes the transformation of Legal Week into a thought leadership conference, with a special mention of keynote speaker Bryan Cranston’s impactful talk on storytelling, branding, and the thoughtful application of AI in both the acti

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HHS Denies Appeal of Xtandi March-In Petition as Comments Close on Proposed Framework

IP Watchdog

One day before comments closed on the Draft Interagency Guidance Framework for Considering the Exercise of March-In Rights, published by the National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST) and the Department of Commerce last month, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) denied an appeal of a decision not to march in on the blockbuster prostate cancer drug, Xtandi®.

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AI for Paralegals: Everything You Need to Know (and How to Use It Safely)

Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor

Ready to cut through the AI hype and learn exactly how to use these tools in your legal work? Join this webinar to get practical guidance from attorney and AI legal expert, Joe Stephens, who understands what really matters for legal professionals! What You'll Learn: Evaluate AI Tools Like a Pro 🔍 Learn which tools are worth your time and how to spot potential security and ethics risks before they become problems.

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Life as Lawyer and Content Creator – Henry Nelson-Case – S7E40

Legally Speaking

Are you interested in pursuing a career in law and sharing your journey on social media? This week we’re super excited to be chatting Henry Nelson-Case, shedding light on his experiences, insights, and initiatives beyond the traditional boundaries of a legal career.

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Law Firm Debt: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

Attorney at Work

Before determining whether debt is good or bad, we need to distinguish between two kinds of law firm debt: a line of credit and term debt. The post Law Firm Debt: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms & Lawyers.

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‘A Terrible Precedent to Set’: Newman Suspension Upheld on Appeal

IP Watchdog

The Judicial Conference of the United States' Committee on Judicial Conduct (Conference) and Disability issued its decision today in Judge Pauline Newman’s appeal of the Judicial Council of the U.S. Court of Appeals’ (Council) September 2023 decision to suspend her from all cases. Federal Circuit Chief Judge Kimberly Moore first identified a complaint against Newman in April 2023.

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LKQ En Banc Argument Suggests CAFC Could Soften Test for Design Patent Obviousness

IP Watchdog

An en banc panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) today heard arguments from LKQ Corporation, the U.S. government and GM Global Technology Operations in a case that could change the test for assessing design patent obviousness. The judges seemed interested in tweaking the existing “Rosen-Durling” test but struggled with getting the parties to clearly articulate a replacement approach wouldn’t be potentially just as bad.

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Trellis Launches Trellis AI to Streamline Trial Court Litigation

Trellis AI leverages the largest repository of state trial court data to help litigators evaluate cases, automate brief drafting, suggest winning strategies, and more. Key components: Draft Arguments — Uses similar/successful motions in the Trellis database to generate arguments/citations for your motions seeking dismissal, summary judgment, etc. Case Assessment — Predict the likely outcomes of a case at any stage to help you decide to accept it, guide motion practice, make settlement offers, an

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G+ Communications v. Samsung: Splitting the FRAND Baby

IP Watchdog

A recent decision out of the Eastern District of Texas sheds further light on Judge Rodney Gilstrap’s interpretation of a patent owner’s commitment to the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) pursuant to ETSI’s Intellectual Property Rights Information Statement and Licensing Declaration (“the ETSI Licensing Declaration”). The decision, however, also raises some questions for SEP owners.

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HELP Committee Grills Pharma Reps on U.S. Drug Pricing Problems

IP Watchdog

The U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education Labor & Pensions held a hearing today on why the United States pays “by Far, the Highest Prices in the World for Prescription Drugs.” Patents came up throughout the hearing as one barrier to lowering prescription drug prices, while pharmaceutical industry representatives underscored the cost of bringing innovative and life-saving drugs to market and the superior access Americans have to such drugs compared with other countries.

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Patent Filings Roundup: Spike in PTAB Filings and Decisions; Continued Filings in Previous NPE Campaigns; First NPE Lawsuits Filed in UPC

IP Watchdog

It was a busy week at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) with 40 new filings—all inter partes review (IPR)—and an average week in the district courts with 51 new filings. The bulk of new PTAB filings can be attributed to a few petitioners challenging multiple patents held by one patent owner (and all asserted in parallel district court litigations).

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CAFC Clarifies Determination of ‘Implicit’ Claim Constructions

IP Watchdog

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) today issued a precedential decision vacating and remanding a Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) decision that a patent for a climate control system was not proven unpatentable by Google LLC and Ecobee, Inc. In so doing, the court clarified how to determine when a court or the PTAB has implicitly construed a claim.

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The New Way of Conducting Patent Research: Proven Strategies For Efficient Due Diligence

Speaker: Andrew Klein

Patent due diligence processes take too long. The information you need is publicly available but accessing it is often tedious & inefficient, requiring you to wade through dozens of PTO websites or for-free tools to gather what you need. Plus, it frequently occurs late in the game, leaving professionals under pressure, sifting through chaotic 100-page PDFs, and frustrated with poorly formatted information & patent numbers.

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Public Comments Reveal Widespread Unity in Opposition to NIST’s March-In Rights Framework

IP Watchdog

February 6 is the final day of the 60-day public comment period set by the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s (NIST) request for information on its draft interagency framework for exercising march-in rights under the Bayh-Dole Act of 1980. While lauded by drug pricing advocates, almost every other sector of the American economy has come out in opposition to the draft framework.