Attorney at Work
OCTOBER 4, 2023
Hot Off the Presses: Meta AI Chatbot Trained with User Posts and ChatGPT Is Not Limited to September 2021 Data. The post ChatGPT Is a Lot More Valuable to Lawyers Now appeared first on Attorney at Work.
Lawmatics
OCTOBER 6, 2023
If you’re in the legal field, you’re well acquainted with the ways in which a good (or bad!) reputation can have an enormous impact on your practice’s success. Email deliverability is no different; mailbox providers (MBPs) use a variety of factors to determine what kind of reputation should be associated with your emails. Let’s break it down: IP Reputation An IP address is like a home address for your computer on the internet or local network, ensuring data sent from your computer reaches the co
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IP Watchdog
OCTOBER 3, 2023
Last week, the Writers Guild of America (WGA) reached a tentative three-year deal to resolve a writer’s strike following a labor dispute with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP). The deal was reached on September 27, 2023, after a 148-day strike, which was the second-longest in the union’s history. According to USA Today, the WGA’s leadership board has lifted the restraining order barring writers from returning to work, and its members will vote to officially ratify t
InHouseBlog
OCTOBER 6, 2023
Many law firm lawyers yearn to move in-house, citing such benefits as abandoning the hassles of timesheets and eliminating the pressure to develop business. To successfully make this move, you must understand how the ideal in-house candidate profile differs from that for most law firms. In-house employers usually don’t value academic credentials such as law school prestige and the candidate’s class rank as highly as law firms do; rather, they weigh legal experience, business sense, and interpers
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Attorney at Work
OCTOBER 5, 2023
These journals can guide you on the path to a rich, value-based balance. The post Journaling Is Your Work-Life Balance Power Tool appeared first on Attorney at Work.
Lawmatics
OCTOBER 3, 2023
The law firms that respond to leads first typically turn them into clients. Unfortunately, lawyers tend to be slow when responding to incoming leads. A recent lawyer response study found that of the 967 participating law firms, 33 percent did not respond to the researchers’ lead form submissions at all. As a result, these prospective clients often go elsewhere.
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InHouseBlog
OCTOBER 4, 2023
Whether you are already a General Counsel or Chief Legal Officer , or you are aspiring to be one , you are likely on the lookout for general counsel compensation trends. Reviewing our In-House Counsel Salaries Guide is a place to start, and there are other resources available that specifically focus on general counsel compensation. BarkerGilmore and Equilar recently released their 2023 General Counsel Pay Trends Report and it is chock full of data that even a statistics nerd would admire. “
Attorney at Work
OCTOBER 5, 2023
Susan Cohodes | It's a question that has followed me throughout my career. The post What to Wear? Pantless in Seattle appeared first on Attorney at Work.
3 Geeks and a Law Blog
OCTOBER 2, 2023
[Ed. Note: This episode discusses sensitive issues including depression and suicide. -GL] Mental health and wellbeing issues have long posed challenges in the legal profession. However, in this thoughtful episode of The Geek in Review podcast, hosts Marlene Gebauer and Greg Lambert have an enlightening discussion with three experts on concrete ways to foster greater wellness.
IP Watchdog
OCTOBER 5, 2023
On September 6, OpenAI faced its second invasion of privacy lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Northern California, for allegedly stealing private information from millions of internet users. While the Plaintiffs acknowledge in their complaint that Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to create life-saving technologies and herald discoveries that could improve our daily lives, they claim OpenAI crossed the line of using altruistic means of reaching its objecti
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.
InHouseBlog
OCTOBER 2, 2023
You would think having hard conversations would come easy to lawyers. We spend our days having them with opposing counsel, clients and elsewhere in our lives. But just like people management skills, having hard conversations is difficult and not intuitive for many. While some hardened litigators may relish constant conflict and contentious exchanges, many lawyers are content putting their heads down and doing their work in a collegial atmosphere.
Attorney at Work
OCTOBER 3, 2023
Brooke Lively | When you have accountability, your practice can achieve remarkable growth. The post Budgets Suck and Profit Plans Rock appeared first on Attorney at Work.
Legally Speaking
SEPTEMBER 30, 2023
Have you ever found yourself standing on the precipice of something new and exciting, only to be held back by the unnerving discomfort of the unknown? Often, we are our own greatest adversaries, retreating into our comfort zones rather than daring to venture beyond. How do we defy the status quo, to willingly step into “preferred discomforts,” thereby enriching our personal and professional lives?
IP Watchdog
OCTOBER 6, 2023
This week in Other Barks & Bites: The U.S. Supreme Court denies a hearing to music publishers who accused a website of infringing on the copyright of live music performances; the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) issues two precedential patent opinions; X Social Media sues Elon Musk’s social media platform X for copyright infringement; and the PTAB grants Mylan Pharmaceutical’s petition for an inter partes review on the validity of Novo Nordisk’s Ozempic and Wegovy patent
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.
Hanzo Blog
OCTOBER 5, 2023
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is tasked with creating and enforcing regulations that safeguard investors, promote fair and transparent markets, and facilitate capital formation. Recently, the SEC revised Rule 18a-6 to include Security-Based Swap Dealers (SBSDs) and Major Security-Based Swap Participants (MSBSPs).
Attorney at Work
OCTOBER 2, 2023
Jay Harrington | An unvarnished look at how I come up with ideas for long-form content, from a 1,500-word article to a 5,000-word book chapter. The post My Messy Process for Writing Long-Form Content appeared first on Attorney at Work.
DAPHNE ALABAMA CRIMINAL DEFENSE BLOG
OCTOBER 5, 2023
Those arrested for a driving under the influence (DUI) offense in Alabama often feel embarrassed and hopeless. They imagine that there is no option other than pleading guilty and believe that their guilty plea will likely mean they will face challenges for years to come. Someone might begin spiraling into depression in the early moments after their arrest before they ever even leave state custody.
IP Watchdog
OCTOBER 3, 2023
Following Elon Musk’s bold rebrand of social media platform Twitter, the many lawsuits that have been expected have begun to roll in. In what is said to be the first, X Social Media, LLC has filed suit in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, charging Musk’s X Corp. with willful trademark infringement, as well as common law violations under Florida competition, trademark and service mark laws and violations of Florida’s Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act.
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Hanzo Blog
OCTOBER 3, 2023
Introduction Artificial Intelligence (AI) has long ceased to be the stuff of science fiction and is now deeply embedded in our daily lives. While it's essential to understand AI's incredible capabilities, it's equally crucial for legal professionals to grasp the risks and challenges that come with using this technology in a legal context. This blog post aims to provide a clear and comprehensive overview of AI, Machine Learning (ML), and Large Language Models (LLMs) for a legal audience.
CaseFox
OCTOBER 5, 2023
When it comes to the payment for legal services that you offer, is your law firm giving the flexibility your clients want or deserve? If the answer to this is ‘NO,’ you are lacking business. Let’s be honest here. Process of billing and payment collection is not anyone’s favorite part. For some,it can be very daunting and time consuming. But they are crucial for the law firm.
Percipient
OCTOBER 4, 2023
If your company handles consumer data and are wondering where to start with a data privacy compliance plan, the latest episode of the Technically Legal Podcast has some great, practical advice for just that. Brandon Wiebe , GC and Head of Privacy at Transcend offers a good overview of various privacy regulations, tips on how to start thinking about a data plan and how software can help automate certain parts of the process.
IP Watchdog
OCTOBER 2, 2023
The U.S. Supreme Court today denied the petition for certiorari brought by CareDX, Inc.in May asking it to review a 2022 decision holding certain claims of its patents directed to detection levels of donor cell-free DNA (cfDNA) in the blood of an organ transplant patient patent ineligible. Justice Bret Kavanaugh would have granted the petition, according to the Order List.
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MyCase
OCTOBER 3, 2023
You need capital to start a new law firm, but how much, exactly? There are different answers to this question. You could take an ultra-budget approach that involves networking, fielding phone calls from your personal cell, working from home, and using an existing laptop. Unfortunately, avoiding too many costs can backfire later. Without setting up the right tools and organizing your law firm from day one, administrative tasks can quickly become unmanageable.
CaseFox
OCTOBER 4, 2023
Legal clinics play a pivotal role in the educational journey of aspiring lawyers. Law clinics offer these aspiring lawyers the chance to transform theoretical knowledge into practical experience. These legal clinics serve as a bridge in connecting classroom education with real world experience. They help in providing hands-on experience to legal students.
Legally Speaking
OCTOBER 1, 2023
From humble beginnings to becoming a prominent figure in the legal landscape. This week we’re super excited to be chatting with Nicole Williams , a Senior Associate in Ashurst and a Counsel in the Investment Funds and Debt Capital Markets. She is an advocate of change and a driving force behind reshaping the future of law. Nicole introduces the concept of gamified testing, a revolutionary approach that assesses candidates’ emotional intelligence, skill sets, and values.
IP Watchdog
OCTOBER 6, 2023
In recent months, two U.S. government executive initiatives have reshaped the landscape concerning intellectual property and the domestic production of products resulting from federally funded research. These initiatives are poised to bring substantial changes to the dynamics of academic-industry collaborations as inventions are brought to market.
IP Watchdog
OCTOBER 4, 2023
On October 2, the Nobel Assembly at Karolinska Institutet announced that Hungarian-American biochemist Katalin Karikó and American immunologist Drew Weissman were awarded the 2023 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for their discoveries related to modified messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) for use in vaccines. A critical part of the world’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, mRNA vaccines were not an effective option until the pioneering work of these two scientists, one of whom faced conside
IP Watchdog
OCTOBER 2, 2023
This week in Washington IP news, Congress starts a two-week district work period, but there are still several interesting events taking place in the nation’s capital. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is holding an event on anticounterfeiting and anti-piracy strategies, as well as a discussion on how to enforce IP rights in Mexico. Elsewhere, New America is digging into the federal government’s efforts to spur domestic development in emerging technology.
IP Watchdog
OCTOBER 6, 2023
Our client, a respected IP boutique law firm with a focus on patent prosecution excellence, is actively seeking an Electrical Engineering or Computer Science Patent Attorney to join their growing team in Nothern Virginia. Qualified candidates will have the ability to work in a team environment and preferably have a technical background in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, software, and telecommunications.
IP Watchdog
OCTOBER 5, 2023
Following review of more than 4,300 comments, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) today that makes changes to the processes governing internal pre-issuance circulation and review of decisions within the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). The stated goal of the policy change is to “promote consistent, clear, and open decision-making processes while protecting judicial independence and increasing transparency of USPTO processes.
IP Watchdog
OCTOBER 5, 2023
Judicial rulings have muddied the waters of patent eligibility, with judges themselves expressing uncertainty. In the case, Am. Axle & Mfg., Inc. v. Neapco Holdings LLC, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit judge Kimberly Moore openly shared the challenge of applying Section 101 consistently, explaining that “the majority’s blended 101/112 analysis expands § 101, converts factual issues into legal ones and is certain to cause confusion for future cases.
CaseFox
SEPTEMBER 30, 2023
Imagine waiting eagerly for the Green Bay Packers game, only to miss it because you lost track of time. Disappointing, right? In the legal world, particularly in accident and injury lawsuits, timing is everything. Failing to adhere to legal deadlines could mean you miss out on the compensation you rightly deserve. In this blog, we’ll guide you to a hassle-free path for your personal injury claim.
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