Attorney at Work
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
Teddy Snyder | Let's test your attorney grammar skills with a communication quiz! Figure out if these sentences are fine or if you can make them better. The post Quiz: Anything Wrong With These Sentences? appeared first on Attorney at Work.
Lawmatics
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
“Armies of Expensive Lawyers, Replaced by Cheaper Software.” This 2011 New York Times headline boldly claimed that expensive lawyers could be replaced by cheaper software. Fast forward to 2023, and we see a more complex picture. Recent studies suggest that nearly 44% of legal work could be automated, yet the demand for human expertise remains strong.
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IP Watchdog
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a field of computer science that creates software or models that mimic human reasoning or inference. Machine learning is a subset of AI which uses algorithms trained on massive amounts of data to allow the computer to learn with gradually improving accuracy without explicitly being programmed. The biopharmaceutical and healthcare fields produce massive amounts of data, including properties and characteristics of drug compounds, biological, genomic, and clinical da
My Shingle
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
Image generated by Dall-E Remember the tin-can-and-string faux phones that you played with as a kid? Will real phones, or phone service become equally useless? Recognizing the growing trend away from phone calls, the Washington Post recently reported on The New Phone Call Etiquette. According to the article, callers should never leave a voicemail (since… The post Have Phone Calls Gone the Way of the Tin Can and String?
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.
Attorney at Work
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
With flex payments, clients benefit from a secure and simplified payment process, with real-time financial insights. The post Why Client-Focused Firms Are Choosing Flex Payments appeared first on Attorney at Work.
Lawmatics
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
Custom Forms play a pivotal role within the Lawmatics platform, but are you making the most of their capabilities? While you might have a grasp of the fundamentals, there's a world of advanced features waiting to be explored. Let's harness the full potential of Custom Forms by ensuring you collect precisely the information you need, and nothing more.
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Hanzo Blog
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
In the legal operations realm, eDiscovery has always been a critical function, but the rapid advent of digital technologies has dramatically increased its complexity. While these advancements offer new tools for communication and data storage, they also pose unique challenges that legal operations professionals cannot afford to ignore.
Attorney at Work
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
Gray Robinson | Try these techniques to shut down your warrior brain and practice law from a calmer and easier place. The post Calming a Lawyer’s Warrior Brain appeared first on Attorney at Work.
CaseFox
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
The legal profession swears by the maxim, “ spoken words fly away, written words remain! This is why legal drafting is an important part of the industry. Not all lawyers have the skill to draft an effective legal document. However, most of the seasoned lawyers have expertise in drafting legal documents. Legal drafts are the cornerstone of the industry, which is why firms usually trust experienced hands for drafting.
IP Watchdog
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
On September 27, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) released the Global Innovation Index (GII) 2023, providing a snapshot of the relative performance of innovation economies across the world. While this year’s Index reflects mostly positive news about the state of global innovation, a slight drop in the United States’ overall ranking should encourage policymakers to advance efforts that would address issues with the country’s innovation engine.
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.
Valdosta Law Blog
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
Anyone who is accused of a criminal offense has the option of going to court to fight those charges. However, a surprisingly large percentage of those facing criminal charges in the United States opt to plead guilty. They may fervently swear that they did not break the law but may believe that going to court will only put them at risk of worse penalties.
Attorney at Work
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
Sasha Berson | Effective law firm owners become true CEOs of their firms, embracing delegation and outsourcing to focus on high-value activities. The post Law Firm Owners: Work Less, Make More appeared first on Attorney at Work.
CaseFox
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
The legal profession swears by the maxim, “ spoken words fly away, written words remain! Which is why legal drafting is an important part of the industry. Not all lawyers have the skill to draft an effective legal document. But most of the seasoned lawyers have expertise in drafting legal documents. Legal drafts are the cornerstone of the industry, which is why firms usually trust experienced hands for drafting.
IP Watchdog
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) today denied a petition for writ of mandamus filed by Realtek Semiconductor Corporation seeking to direct the International Trade Commission (ITC) to vacate its ruling granting Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD)’s motion to strike Realtek’s witness from testifying at an upcoming evidentiary hearing.
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.
MyCase
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
It’s fair to say that lawyers are generally perceived to be “skilled” professionals. In courtroom dramas, lawyers are depicted as being articulate, intelligent, and competent – and we’re sure as (totally unbiased) legal professionals yourself, you’ll agree! But what do these competencies actually consist of? What specific skills do you need to be a lawyer, other than a superlative knowledge of jurisprudence?
Attorney at Work
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
Law firm website branding is more than just a logo. Learn how various elements of your website tell the story of your law firm.
CaseFox
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
How many times have you heard an attorney or lawyer in a court say, “Objection, Your Honor!” We are sure numerous times. But have you wondered what these are and how many types of objections are in court? Court objections are basically when a trial attorney objects to the opposing counsel’s questions or the testimony of the witness. There are different objections in court and we will discuss some of the most common objections in court further in the blog.
IP Watchdog
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
This week in Other Barks & Bites: the Supreme Court grants a copyright case; the Writers Guild of America reaches an agreement with Hollywood studios that offers writers some copyright protections from AI-generated scripts; the CAFC affirms a PTAB decision that invalidated a medical alarm patent; and Getty Images releases a commercially safe AI generative tool.
Advertiser: Trellis
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MyCase
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
In the fiercely competitive legal landscape, an effective marketing strategy is key to success. Every client interaction matters, from the first client call to the final case resolution. Additionally, keeping case and client details organized from the get-go helps your firm provide an elevated client experience and increase productivity. This is where the MyCase and CallRail integration comes into play.
Legally Speaking
SEPTEMBER 24, 2023
Curious about the role of AI in assisting lawyers with legal writing? This week we’re super excited to be chatting with Jacqueline Schafer , the Founder and CEO of Clearbrief.ai , an accomplished lawyer with a passion for legal writing, who shares her journey from litigator to tech entrepreneur and discusses how ClearBrief.ai is revolutionizing the way lawyers approach legal writing.
CaseFox
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
The change management process is a crucial strategy that lawyers and firms need to adapt. This is to stay relevant in the ever-changing legal industry. Lawyers and firms that don’t adapt to changing environments often miss opportunities for growth. They get overtaken by competitors in the industry who are willing to change. According to research by Forbes , 38% of individuals may like to leave their comfort zone and adapt to change.
IP Watchdog
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
Digital video company, DivX, scored a win in a Brazilian court after a judge ratified its expert report and enforced a previously-granted preliminary injunction against Netflix. DivX sued Netflix for infringement of its Patent No. PI 0506163-6, which is directed to a “deblocking” tool implemented in High Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC)-encoded files.
MyCase
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
Whether you’re brand new to practicing law or a seasoned pro, effective legal research is one of the cornerstones of being a successful lawyer. Throughout your career, legal research skills can help you stay abreast of evolving precedent. However, it’s not just the law itself that’s changing but many of the methods for conducting legal research have transformed in the digital age.
3 Geeks and a Law Blog
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
On this episode of The Geek in Review, hosts Marlene Gebauer and Greg Lambert interview Thomas Suh , Founder and CEO, and Ken Block , Senior Account Executive of LegalMation . The company provides AI-powered tools to help litigators automate repetitive tasks and work more efficiently. The conversation focuses on LegalMation’s products, overcoming resistance to adopting new legal tech, and predictions for the future evolution of legal service delivery.
CaseFox
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
The change management process is a crucial strategy that lawyers and firms need to adapt. This is to stay relevant in the ever-changing legal industry. Lawyers and firms that don’t adapt to changing environments often miss opportunities for growth. They get overtaken by competitors in the industry who are willing to change. According to research by Forbes , 38% of individuals may like to leave their comfort zone and adapt to change.
IP Watchdog
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
Recently, Humans of Bombay (HOB), a storytelling platform, filed a suit seeking an injunction to prevent the unauthorized use of their copyrighted material by another organization, People of India (POI). This includes alleged infringement of content created by HOB, literary works, materials, films, and various creative expressions. HOB connects with individuals willing to share stories or experiences and creates audio-video content.
Ethicking
SEPTEMBER 24, 2023
Celebrity seems to do things to lawyers. Remember Michael Avenatti ? Previously, he was best known for representing Stormy Daniels in lawsuits against Donald Trump; he is now a convicted felon and long-term resident of FCI Terminal Island. So, perhaps it’s not surprising that we’ve (I hesitate to say “learned,” considering the source , so perhaps “gossiped” will have to do) gossiped that Johnny Depp’s lawyer, Camille Vasquez (who, to be clear, is not the lawyer he was dating ), may (emphasis in
IP Watchdog
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
On September 25, independent inventor Carolyn Hafeman filed a reply brief arguing that efforts by consumer tech giant LG Electronics to prejudice Hafeman’s legal claims in front of a Western Texas jury require the court to grant a new patent infringement trial in the case. Among other things, Hafeman contends that LG’s invalidity arguments at trial violated LG’s own Sotera stipulation filed in inter partes review (IPR) proceedings brought by LG suppliers Google and Microsoft to challenge the va
IP Watchdog
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has extended the deadline for comments on its joint request for comments (RFC) with the International Trade Administration (ITA) and the National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST) on the agencies’ collaboration initiative concerning standards and intellectual property. In a Federal Register Notice (FRN) published today, the USPTO announced the new deadline will be November 6, 2023.
IP Watchdog
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
This week in Washington IP news, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) discusses how innovators and the Office can use AI tools to their advantage. The Hudson Institute turns its attention to U.S. trade policy, including important trends in semiconductor geopolitics. Elsewhere, the House Science Committee will look into how the EPA uses technology and research development to support local partners and other stakeholders.
IP Watchdog
SEPTEMBER 24, 2023
We just concluded our Third Annual Meeting - IPWatchdog LIVE 2023, which I can proudly say was a great success. People often ask me what makes IPWatchdog LIVE different from other programs within the industry. The IPWatchdog LIVE 2023 line-up of speakers, as well as its attendees, is a who’s who of people within the industry. Here are just a few of the major highlights from the program.
CaseFox
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
When it comes to charging clients for their services, lawyers have a few different options available. They can charge clients on the basis of the hourly rate, set flat fees, contingency, or go for the retainer fees option. But how will you know which fee type is best suitable for you and your clients? Well, for that, you must have a clear understanding of all the legal billing models.
CaseFox
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
Today, legal cases have increased tremendously. This necessitates a well-designed, efficient, cost-effective, and streamlined time-tracking software for lawyers in the present fast-paced and complicated legal atmosphere. Additional challenges are tracking vast amounts of data, handling numerous clients altogether, generating invoices, and tracking billable and non-billable hours.
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