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New Legal Ethics Opinion Cautions Lawyers: You ‘Must Be Proficient’ In the Use of Generative AI

Law Sites

A new legal ethics opinion on the use of generative AI in law practice makes one point very clear: lawyers are required to maintain competence across all technological means relevant to their practices, and that includes the use of generative AI.

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The Most Important Thing About Being a Less-Than-Full-Time Lawyer

Attorney at Work

Susan Cohodes | I am ready to be friends with my new role as less than a full-time lawyer. The post The Most Important Thing About Being a Less-Than-Full-Time Lawyer appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Geofence Search Warrant Held Valid

E-Discovery LLC

County police officers were investigating a theft of farm equipment. They applied for a “geofence warrant” to be served on Google: “A geofence warrant authorizes the seizure of location data collected from smartphones of individuals within a particular area over a specified range of time.” United States v. Rhine , 652 F. Supp. 3d 38, 66 (D.D.C. 2023).

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Deep Dive Recap: Mastering Criminal Defense Workflows with Lawmatics

Lawmatics

In the high-stakes world of criminal defense, where every move can change a client's future, streamlining your workflows is more than essential—it's critical. Imagine being able to respond promptly to every client's needs without pulling focus from their matters or that of your other clients. Our latest Deep Dive Webinar showcases the power of criminal defense workflows in Lawmatics, making it easy to disengage unqualified leads and win more clients with impactful marketing campaigns.

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Visibility Into the Strategy & Supporting Documents of Major US Law Firms

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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New Gavel Feature Uses AI to Convert PDFs into Automated Document-Generation Workflows

Law Sites

If you are a lawyer whose practice involves regularly working with PDF forms, such as those from courts and government agencies, a new generative AI feature from document automation company Gavel could help save you time.

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How to Shake Hands in Two Easy Steps

Attorney at Work

Bull Garlington | All the worst handshakes and how to handle them. The post How to Shake Hands in Two Easy Steps appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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A Death Row Prisoner’s Parting Interview

The Marshall Project

Days before his scheduled execution in Texas, Ramiro Gonzales speaks on faith, legacy — and apologizing to the family of his victim, Bridget Townsend.

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AI Legal Writing Tool Clearbrief Raises $4 Million to Fuel Expansion Among Larger Law Firms

Law Sites

Clearbrief, a legal technology company that uses AI to help lawyers find and insert facts to support their legal writing, has raised an additional funding round of approximately $4 million. This brings the company’s total funding since its founding in 2021 to nearly $8 million.

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Long-Form Content Drives Long-Term Success for Lawyers: Create Once, Cash In for Years

Attorney at Work

Ruth Carter | If you have limited resources for marketing, invest in your blog. The post Long-Form Content Drives Long-Term Success for Lawyers: Create Once, Cash In for Years appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Do You Have to Ask an Opponent for a Privilege Log?

E-Discovery LLC

In Wagner v. Norcold, Inc., 2024 WL 2703015, at *3 (E.D. N. Car. May 24, 2024), plaintiffs claimed that defendants’ allegedly defective refrigerator had caused a destructive fire. They asserted that defendants had waived privileges “in the absence of a privilege log….” There were several other discovery disputes and the parties submitted emails, exhibits, and a declaration.

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Stay On Top of Newly Filed State & Federal Litigation: Curated Just for You!

With Daily Filings Report by Trellis you will receive an email and csv file daily with all new cases filed in the jurisdictions you're tracking. Each new case will include all case metadata like judge, parties, counsel, practice area, and even direct links to the full docket and complaint. Trellis Daily Filings Reports provide direct access to newly filed state and federal litigation curated just for you.

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Chevron is Out: SCOTUS Says Doctrine Flouts APA, Dissent Accuses Colleagues of ‘Judicial Hubris’

IP Watchdog

The U.S. Supreme Court today issued its opinion in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, overruling the Court’s seminal case on administrative agency deference, Chevron U. S. A. Inc. v. Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc. Chief Justice Roberts delivered the opinion of the Court and Justices Kagan, Sotomayor and Jackson dissented.

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How Lawyers Can Stay Necessary (and Employed) in the Age of Generative AI

Law Sites

Advances in generative artificial intelligence, or GenAI, have the potential to disrupt the practice of law for many, many lawyers — especially junior lawyers. A 2023 Thomson Reuters report on the impact of AI on lawyers forecasts an “immense” impact on junior lawyers.

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Microsoft Loop: Transform Your Law Firm’s Process Documentation

Attorney at Work

Danielle DavisRoe | Microsoft 365 includes three apps — Bookings, Forms, and ToDo — that make it easy to streamline your work. The post Microsoft Loop: Transform Your Law Firm’s Process Documentation appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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When is Failure to Provide a Timely Privilege Log Excusable?

E-Discovery LLC

In Melton Properties, LLC v. Ill. Central R. Co., 2024 WL 3015749 at *5 (N.D. Miss. June 14, 2024), the court listed the factors to consider in deciding when the failure to provide a timely privilege log is – or is not – a waiver of the privilege. GENERALLY, FAILURE TO TIMELY PROVIDE A PRIVILEGE LOG MAY WAIVE PRIVILEGE It is well established that privilege may be waived if it was not timely asserted in a proper log.

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DEPOSITION OUTLINE OF A MEDICAL MALPRACTRICE DEFENSE EXPERT

Plaintiff Trial Lawyer Tips

There are a volume of available ideas and outlines for the discovery deposition of a medical malpractice expert including advice to not take the deposition at all in some circumstances. Here is a very basic outline, you can use as a format for your case. A. INTRODUCTION 1. Identification of attorney. 2. Important to understand question before answering.

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Today Live on Legaltech Week: We’re Talking Toilet Paper, So Bring Your Best Potty Puns to the Chat

Law Sites

On today’s live Legaltech Week, we’ll be talking toilet paper — and what it signifies for life and legal tech. Also on the agenda: stories about legal ethics and AI, AI risk in legal research, surging billing rates, and more. The show is live at 3 p.m. E.T.

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From the Client’s Perspective: How to Keep Client Relationships From Veering Off Track

Attorney at Work

Sally Schmidt | If you haven't learned your client's preferences, you are basically saying you don't care what's important to them. The post From the Client’s Perspective: How to Keep Client Relationships From Veering Off Track appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Intake Process Template

Lawmatics

The client intake process in a law firm typically requires the use of an intake process template. This template is used to gather essential client information that will be used to determine whether a potential client is a fit for a firm and whether their case has legal merit. The template may be created manually or automated by using legal client intake automation software.

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Recent Statistics Show PTAB Invalidation Rates Continue to Climb

IP Watchdog

The invalidation rate of patents in America Invents Act (AIA) proceedings, such as inter partes reviews (IPRs), has been high since the inception of the PTAB. Just one year into the AIA, Chief Judge Randall Rader famously referred to the PTAB as a “death squad” at the 2013 American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) annual meeting because the invalidation rate was so high.

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Supreme Court deals big blow to federal agencies

Legal Dive

In a landmark ruling, the justices overturned a 40-year-old precedent and significantly reduced the power of federal agencies to interpret the laws they administer.

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Experts Call for ‘NATO-Like’ Cyber Defense Against Chinese Hacking

Complex Discovery

Editor’s Note: This concise article offers cybersecurity, information governance, and eDiscovery professionals a valuable snapshot of the current cyber threat landscape, particularly concerning China. It efficiently highlights key strategic insights, regulatory considerations, and technological trends crucial for these professionals. By touching on collective defense strategies, data protection needs, incident response lessons, and the importance of cross-sector collaboration, the article

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The New Battle Over an Old Institution: Forced Prison Labor

The Marshall Project

Inside the latest legal and legislative efforts to close state constitutional loopholes that allow slavery as punishment for a crime.

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CAFC Says Generic’s Public Statements Make Induced Infringement Claims Plausible

IP Watchdog

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) issued a precedential decision today reversing a district court’s grant of Hikma Pharmaceuticals’ motion to dismiss Amarin Pharma, Inc.’s complaint against it for induced infringement. Amarin claimed Hikma induced infringement of its “icosapent ethyl” product, an ethyl ester of an omega-3 fatty acid commonly found in fish oils, marketed as Vascepa.

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8 Features of the Best Legal Calendar Software

Practice Panther

Managing deadlines is a high-stakes game for any lawyer. Missing one can be costly, not just in terms of money but in terms of client trust and case outcomes. In the past, lawyers tracked deadlines manually, which took a lot of time and often led to mistakes. Now, we have legal tech that automates calendaring. These systems help lawyers keep track of important dates, meetings, and tasks without the hassle.

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Five Great Reads on Cyber, Data, and Legal Discovery for June 2024

Complex Discovery

Editor’s Note: Five Great Reads is a monthly newsletter that focuses on cybersecurity, information governance, and eDiscovery. The publication selects five top articles to keep legal, business, and technology professionals informed about key developments in cyber discovery, data discovery, and legal discovery. Published by ComplexDiscovery OÜ, a digital publication that delivers insights on digital events and issues, the digest contextualizes relevant discoveries, regulations, technologies, and

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BlackRock becomes first firm on Indiana treasurer’s ESG watchlist

Legal Dive

“Contrary to the Treasurer’s assertion, BlackRock has been singularly focused on delivering performance” for the state’s pension fund, a firm spokesperson told ESG Dive.

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Key Copyright Decisions So Far and Cases to Watch in 2024

IP Watchdog

Courts have been busy with copyright cases in the first half of 2024. This article provides an overview of some of the key decisions issued in 2024, as well as important cases to watch in the remainder of the year.

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EXPERT EVIDENCE: COURT OF APPEAL STATE WHY THE JUDGE SHOULD BE WARY OF RELYING ON SCIENTIFIC PAPERS

Civil Litigation Brief

In D and A (Fact-Finding : Research Literature) [2024] EWCA Civ 663 the Court of Appeal set out a clear warning about the dangers of trial judges analysing research literature in detail. The literature should be read through the prism.

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2024 eDiscovery Rankings: Chambers and Partners Recognize Industry Leaders

Complex Discovery

Editor’s Note: This article provides a detailed overview of the Chambers and Partners 2024 eDiscovery Litigation Support Guide, highlighting the rankings of leading eDiscovery service providers and professionals. It examines the current state and future prospects of the eDiscovery market, addressing both challenges and opportunities. The insights offered in this article are particularly significant for professionals in cybersecurity, information governance, and eDiscovery, as they undersc

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Is an exodus of federal government attorneys coming? If so, in-house teams could benefit

Legal Dive

Attorneys with experience at agencies such as DOJ could assist with AI and other regulatory work and investigations, search executives say.

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Other Barks and Bites for Friday, June 28: RIAA Sues AI Music-Generating Platforms for Mass Copyright Infringement; EPO Releases Annual Review for 2023; and News Non-Profit Launches Lawsuit Against Open AI and Microsoft for Copyright Infringement

IP Watchdog

This week in Other Barks and Bites: WIPO releases a study that finds intangible investment is growing rapidly in part due to IP; the Center for Investigative Reporting files a copyright lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft; and the RIAA files a lawsuit against AI music-generating platforms for mass copyright infringement.

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LITIG launches AI Benchmarking Report to drive generative AI transparency 

Legal IT Insider

The Legal IT Innovators Group (LITIG) led by CMS’ chief innovation and knowledge officer John Craske has launched a benchmarking initiative that aims to agree an industry-wide methodology for measuring […] The post LITIG launches AI Benchmarking Report to drive generative AI transparency appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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Apple Faces Major Fines Under EU’s Digital Markets Act

Complex Discovery

Editor’s Note: In a significant move that underscores the growing regulatory scrutiny on major tech companies, the European Commission has accused Apple of violating the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA). This groundbreaking legislation aims to promote fair competition within the tech industry, and Apple’s practices within its App Store ecosystem have come under fire for allegedly restricting developers’ ability to communicate with customers about alternative off

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Supreme Court ruling douses repatriation tax refund hopes

Legal Dive

The court affirmed the constitutionality of the one-time Mandatory Repatriation Tax on income from investments in foreign corporations.

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USPTO Wants Input on Scope of Possible Statutory Experimental Use Exception

IP Watchdog

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued a draft Request for Comments (RFC) today seeking public feedback “on the current state of the experimental use exception jurisprudence and whether legislative action should be considered to enact a statutory experimental use exception.” The experimental use defense to patent infringement arises out of jurisprudence dating back to 1813 that allows some non-commercial experimentation with patented subject matter for limited purposes.