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How to Improve Legal Client Retention with PantherPayments

Practice Panther

While law firms should always prioritize growth, many tend to focus solely on attracting new clients when, in reality, retaining existing clients is the most consistent route to long-term success. Consider the numbers: a Harvard Business study concluded that acquiring a new customer can cost between 5 and 7 times more than retaining a current customer.

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Olga Mack Named CEO of TermScout to Lead Its Development Of AI-Driven ‘Certified Contracts’

Law Sites

TermScout, a company that uses technology to certify contracts as fair by verifying them against market standards, has named Olga V. Mack as chief executive officer. Mack succeeds Otto Hanson, who remains on the company’s board after joining Agiloft in January.

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Attorneys: Compassion Is Your Superpower

Attorney at Work

Gray Robinson | The quality of your life is impacted deeply by the compassion you offer and the way you support and advocate for others. The post Attorneys: Compassion Is Your Superpower appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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New USPTO Group to Crack Down on Threats to U.S. Patent System

IP Watchdog

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on Wednesday announced a new working group dedicated to broadening the Offices efforts to mitigate common threats to the U.S. patent system. The group has been dubbed the Patent Fraud Detection and Mitigation Working Group and it represents the agencys continued commitment to limit improper activity in patent applications and reexamination proceedings at USPTO and reduce patent application pendency, according to todays press release.

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Fresh Out of School: How to Become an Expert Paralegal

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

The difference between a paralegal and an exceptional paralegal isn't just competence—it's the bold initiative to anticipate needs, master hidden firm dynamics, and transform challenges into opportunities that showcase your indispensable value. Join this webinar with attorney Joe Stephens to get an insider's perspective into how you can become a strategic asset to your practice!

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An ESI Protocol Saved the Day for the Discovering Party

E-Discovery LLC

In Pincus Law Grp PLLC v. MJ Connections, Inc., 2025 WL 1070384 (E.D.N.Y. Apr. 9, 2025), the court ruled in favor of a discovering party and ordered reproduction of previously-produced documents under the terms of an ESI Protocol. The court also addressed what it considered to be a dump truck production. Pincus sued MJ alleging interference with and breach of contract, among other claims.

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Universal Migrator Releases April Update with Support for 2882 Migration Paths

Law Sites

Universal Migrator has released its April 2025 update, significantly expanding its global reach with new European system connectors and introducing innovative security features. The update brings the total number of supported migration paths to over 2,882, further solidifying the company’s position as a leader in legal tech data migration solutions.

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Looks Prehistoric

The 10b-5 Daily

An ongoing issue in securities litigation is to what extent a short seller’s report can act as a corrective disclosure for purposes of establishing loss causation. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit had the opportunity to address that issue for the first time last week. In Defeo v. IonQ, Inc. , 2025 WL 1035292 (4th Cir. April, 8, 2025) , the plaintiffs alleged that a short seller report had revealed to investors that IonQ, which makes quantum computing systems, did not have a

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Email Sign-Offs for Lawyers: Mastering the Professional Closing

Attorney at Work

Bull Garlington | What's the best way to end an email? The definitive closing argument on the argument of closings. The post Email Sign-Offs for Lawyers: Mastering the Professional Closing appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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The Three Cs of Teaching Technology to Law Students

Law Sites

In law practice today, technology is no longer optional it’s essential. As practicing attorneys increasingly rely on technology tools to serve clients, conduct research, manage documents and streamline workflows, the question is often debated: Are law schools adequately preparing students for this reality? Unfortunately, for the majority of law schools, the answer is no.

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Uber Spends Six Figures on Ads in Latest NY Insurance Reform Push

Insurance Journal

Uber Technologies Inc. is spending six figures on advertisements in New York in its latest appeal to lawmakers to address issues stemming from the insolvency of the city’s largest taxi insurer.

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Leverage Trellis Court Data To Identify More Investment Opportunities

Finance teams find Trellis to be particularly effective in conducting comprehensive due diligence on both individuals and businesses. With our court data solution, financial experts can access critical litigation insights, making it an invaluable resource for informed decision-making in the financial sector.

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UPC vs. EPO Oppositions: Lessons from Recent UPC Case Law

IP Watchdog

A European Patent Office (EPO) opposition is often the first line of defense for a party seeking to invalidate a European patent. Oppositions must be filed within nine months of the patents grant, and they offer a centralized way to revoke or limit the patent in all designated states. With the Unified Patent Ccourt (UPC) now providing a parallel central revocation mechanism (with no deadline) for UPC member states, it was inevitable that some patents would face both an EPO opposition and a UPC r

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Attorneys: 5 Investment Mistakes to Avoid During Market Drops

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David Hunter | In a choppy market, even the smartest attorneys can make mistakes. The post Attorneys: 5 Investment Mistakes to Avoid During Market Drops appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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LiquidText, Innovative Annotation Tool for Complex Documents, Adds Real-Time Collaboration

Law Sites

I first discovered LiquidText way back in 2017, writing at the time that it just might “forever change how you read and annotate complex documents.

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Europe’s Hottest Year Turbocharged Extreme Weather Across Region

Insurance Journal

Europe experienced the hottest year on record in 2024, as climate change combined with a strong El Nio to generate a series of extreme weather events and force glaciers into retreat.

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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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CAFC Dismisses Bid to Cancel New Orleans Saints’ Fleur-de-Lis Mark

IP Watchdog

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) on Monday dismissed an appeal brought by a private citizen against the New Orleans Louisiana Saints, LLC football team due to lack of standing. In 2023, Michael Messier filed a petition to cancel the Saints service mark, a stylized fleur-de-lis symbol for use in connection with entertainment services in the form of professional football games and exhibitions first issued in 1974.

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Law Firm Disability Insurance Explained: 3 Risks Attorneys Often Overlook

Attorney at Work

Is your law practice protected? Learn how law firm disability insurance can safeguard your firm's financial stability. The post Law Firm Disability Insurance Explained: 3 Risks Attorneys Often Overlook appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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An AI-Assisted Look At Four New Surveys On AI Adoption In Law: How Do They Compare? Differ?

Law Sites

Over the last six weeks or so, four separate surveys have come out, all reporting on generative AI adoption within the legal profession. I’ve reported on all four separately, but wondered how their findings compared when stacked up against each other.

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Sweden Probe Finds No Conclusive Evidence of Deliberate Damage to Subsea Cables

Insurance Journal

A Swedish probe found no conclusive evidence to suggest that a Chinese ship had deliberately dragged its anchor to damage two Baltic Sea cables, Sweden’s Accident Investigation Authority said on Tuesday, though a separate investigation remains under way.

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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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Golden Oldie #3 –  Retaliatory Delay is Not Permitted: Two Wrongs Don’t Make a Right

E-Discovery LLC

In Jayne H. Lee, Inc. v. Flagstaff Industries Corp., 173 F.R.D. 651 (D. Md. 1997), plaintiffs counsel was dissatisfied with the response by the defendant to the interrogatories and requests for production of documents which the plaintiff had filed. What happened next was a mistake. Plaintiff, without ever seeking to file a motion to compel following a conference with counsel for the defendant, unilaterally decided to hold the plaintiff’s discovery responses hostage until he obtained discov

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5 Ways Law Firms Can Support Employees Through Menopause

Attorney at Work

Jamie Spannhake | Menopause support in law firms is often overlooked, and it comes at a cost. Steps for building a culture where women can thrive at all stages of their careers. The post 5 Ways Law Firms Can Support Employees Through Menopause appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Thomson Reuters Survey: Over 95% of Legal Professionals Expect Gen AI to Become Central to Workflow Within Five Years

Law Sites

Thomson Reuters today released its 2025 Generative AI in Professional Services Report, and it reveals that legal professionals have become increasingly optimistic about generative AI, with adoption rates nearly doubling over the past year and a growing belief that the technology should be incorporated into legal work.

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AI Weather Models Promise Super Granular, Specialist Forecasts

Insurance Journal

The weather forecasting industry has made big leaps in accuracy but has struggled with hyper-local predictions.

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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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How to Leverage Contract Workflow Automation in 2025

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Handling contracts manually is a headachelost documents, endless email threads, and approvals that take way too long. If your team is stuck chasing signatures and fixing errors, its time to rethink your process and apply contract workflow automation. Automated contract management workflows take the stress out of contract handling by keeping everything organized, moving, and error-free.

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One Transform, Inc. is Seeking a Legal Technology Sales Representative (AI for Patent & IP Law)

IP Watchdog

One Transform, Inc. is looking for a Legal Technology Sales Representative to join its team on a part-time, remote basis to introduce its AI-powered solutions to IP law firms, corporate legal teams, and technology-driven enterprises. If you have a passion for legal tech, AI, and business development, this is an exciting opportunity to work flexible hours while earning competitive commissions.

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Michael Stahl Named Chief Integration Officer and General Counsel of Harbor

Law Sites

Harbor, a consulting company that provides expert services to the legal industry in strategy, technology, operations and intelligence,has named Michael Stahl as chief integration officer and general counsel.

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Lloyd’s Broker Charged Over Alleged Ecuador Bribes

Insurance Journal

UK fraud cops have charged an insurance broker with bribery, after a four-year probe into alleged corruption involving state-run insurance contracts in Ecuador. The Serious Fraud Office accused United Insurance Brokers Ltd.

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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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5 Best Contract Collaboration Software For Better Teamwork

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Managing contracts shouldnt be a constant struggle. Yet, for many teams, long email threads, version confusion, and slow approvals make it harder than it needs to be. When multiple people need to review and finalize an agreement, keeping everything organized can feel impossible. Collaboration-focused contract software changes that. By bringing edits, approvals, and tracking into a single system, teams can move contracts forward without the usual delays or miscommunication.

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Golden Oldie #2 – 40 Hours of Searching is Enough

E-Discovery LLC

Marens v. Carrabbas Italian Grill, Inc., 196 F.R.D. 35 (D. Md. 2000), was an employment dispute. Plaintiff filed a motion to compel discovery responses. The Court directed defendant to spend 40 hours searching for responsive information. If the plaintiff wanted more, it could get more; provided that it paid the actual cost of additional defense searches.

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N.J. Supreme Court Adopts Tech CLE Requirement But Declines to Adopt Duty of Tech Competence

Law Sites

New Jersey’s Supreme Court has adopted a new continuing legal education requirement for attorneys in that state that requires them to take one-credit hour per two-year reporting cycle in a technology-related subject.

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Growing Fast, Going Public: Florida’s American Integrity Insurance Files for IPO

Insurance Journal

American Integrity Insurance, one of the largest property insurance carriers in Florida with more than 350,000 policies in force, is going to Wall Street with an initial public offering.

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

Speaker: Andrew Klein and Jennifer Vandenplas

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.