Attorney at Work
AUGUST 11, 2022
Eloquent speakers understand that in every setting, every minute should be informing, perhaps delighting, your audience. Every lawyer needs to speak with colleagues, clients and prospects. Litigators need to address the court and sometimes jurors. Some lawyers give formal presentations. To develop eloquence for these situations, understand what eloquence is.
IP Watchdog
AUGUST 8, 2022
In U.S. government, setting public policy is the sole and exclusive domain of Congress. The laws they pass effectuate the public policy positions that Congress alone has the power to set. In law, words are everything. The precise meaning of the words in law determines whether the public policy is implemented as intended by Congress. Altering the meaning of just one word can change the entire public policy set by Congress, even turning the public policy on its head.
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InHouseBlog
AUGUST 7, 2022
If your law department struggles to decide when to use outside counsel, know that it is not alone. The decisions to involve outside counsel are multifactorial and often vary from organization to organization. The composition of the law department itself, and the skillsets of its members, often dictate the need to use outside counsel. Further, the gravity of a particular issue and its importance to the organization itself may tilt the decision-making one way or the other.
MyCase
AUGUST 8, 2022
If you’re looking for a fine dining experience and end up with fast food, you’d likely be disappointed. Both are meals, but one offers a more exceptional and memorable experience. Providing excellent client services ensures that your law firm offers a Michelin star restaurant-level experience. And this means greater client retention and acquisition through positive online reviews and word-of-mouth referrals. .
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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
Attorney at Work
AUGUST 7, 2022
Some lawyers always seem fearful of increasing legal fees — recession or no recession, crisis or no crisis. If you are wondering whether to raise your hourly rates or fixed fees, my advice — with very limited exceptions — is to go for it. Clients are never as price-sensitive as you think. The Two Biggest Reasons Lawyers Are Afraid to Raise Legal Fees.
IP Watchdog
AUGUST 9, 2022
On August 3, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit issued a ruling in McGucken v. Pub Ocean Ltd. that reversed a Central District of California’s sua sponte grant of summary judgment to Pub Ocean on McGucken’s copyright infringement claims. The case involved Pub Ocean’s unauthorized use of photos of a lake that formed in Death Valley, California, in March 2019.
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Attorney at Work
AUGUST 9, 2022
TikTok is fertile ground for marketing legal services, but it takes more than a talent for lip syncing to attract the right kind of attention. You need an SEO for TikTok strategy to ensure your#lawyertiktok videos aren’t lost among the cats and comedians. Remember when every law firm and lawyer wanted to rank No. 1 on Google for their top most coveted keywords?
Attorney at Work
AUGUST 10, 2022
What does it take to become a successful lawyer in your particular niche? In a series of interviews for the Estrin Report , Chere Estrin profiles top lawyers from all types of practices. Here, we highlight their top tips. This week, we feature personal injury lawyer Greg Colburn, who says success requires both grit and empathy. Greg Colburn. Founder Colburn Law Seattle, WA LinkedIn.
IP Watchdog
AUGUST 8, 2022
The August 2019 announcement that two patent applications had been filed naming an artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm as an inventor in the United States and a dozen other countries was regarded as disruptive and profound at the time. It was one of the hot topics in patent law during those last few months before the pandemic. But since then, given all the other crazy and disorienting stuff that has happened in the world, we have become desensitized to the question, even if it is just as radi
IP Watchdog
AUGUST 11, 2022
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) today, in a precedential decision, revisited its 2020 holding that the doctrine of assignor estoppel bars Minerva Surgical, Inc. from challenging the validity of Hologic Inc.’s patent directed to a device for treating a uterus. The decision comes on remand from the U.S. Supreme Court, which vacated the 2020 ruling and returned it to the CAFC for further consideration of the Justices’ determination that the doctrine of assignor estoppel com
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.
IP Watchdog
AUGUST 11, 2022
There were 33 Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) proceedings (all inter partes reviews [IPRs]), with just 42 new district court patent filings this week. That, coupled with 67 terminations, suggests that either it’s the summer doldrums, or the Western District of Texas/Waco reshuffling order is having an immediate impact on filings, as would-be plaintiffs reassess venue choices—at least in the short term.
IP Watchdog
AUGUST 10, 2022
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) today ruled in a precedential decision that the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) correctly rejected a patent applicant’s reissue claims as “impermissibly attempting to recapture subject matter that the patentee intentionally surrendered during prosecution.” The opinion, authored by Judge Cunningham, explained that John Bradley McDonald, who is named as the inventor on U.S.
IP Watchdog
AUGUST 7, 2022
Talk about snatching victory from the jaws of defeat! That is precisely what the Federal Circuit did for HEC Pharm Co. recently in Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp. v. Accord Healthcare Inc. et al (No. 2021-1070). In what can only be characterized as an astonishingly unprecedented procedural betrayal of justice, Novartis recently found itself on the losing side of a request for panel rehearing.
IP Watchdog
AUGUST 9, 2022
June Cohan, Senior Legal Advisor in the Office of Patent Legal Administration at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) today explained to attendees of an event about the Office’s patent eligibility guidance that there are no plans to revise the guidance in light of the denial of certiorari in American Axle. She also acknowledged several areas of “divergence,” or “outlier cases,” between the USPTO and the U.S.
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.
IP Watchdog
AUGUST 9, 2022
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) today denied Hewlett Packard’s petition for a writ of mandamus ordering the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas to transfer its case to Massachusetts. Intellectual Ventures (IV) sued Hewlett Packard Enterprises (HPE) in the Western District of Texas, alleging infringement of a patent directed to data storage solutions assigned to IV.
MyCase
AUGUST 12, 2022
When hearing the term “law firm,” most people think of partners—the attorneys that make up the face of the firm. But behind every partner is a comprehensive legal professional team that keeps the wheels turning. That’s why hiring the right team members and managing them well is essential to success. . In this article, we’ll discuss how to build the right team for your law firm, including attorneys, paralegals, office managers, and more.
MyCase
AUGUST 12, 2022
When hearing the term “law firm,” most people think of partners—the attorneys that make up the face of the firm. But behind every partner is a comprehensive legal professional team that keeps the wheels turning. That’s why hiring the right team members and managing them well is essential to success. . In this article, we’ll discuss how to build the right team for your law firm, including attorneys, paralegals, office managers, and more.
MyCase
AUGUST 12, 2022
Legal record management is a vital aspect of any law firm. Each case or matter will generate numerous records that must be securely stored and filed for future reference. Though legal record keeping is part of daily practice for law firms, it is often disorganized. This can lead to the loss or accidental sharing of sensitive client information and wasting non-billable time tracking records.
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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.
MyCase
AUGUST 11, 2022
We’re thrilled to announce our Thrive Customer Conference , hosted in-person and virtually by MyCase and LawPay. This one-and-a-half-day conference will take place in San Diego, California, from October 26 – 28. . Wednesday, Oct. 26 from 5 – 7 pm (Welcome Reception) . Thursday, Oct. 27 from 9 am – 5:30 pm and 7 – 10 pm . Friday, Oct. 28 from 9 am – 12 pm .
MyCase
AUGUST 10, 2022
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become commonplace in our society. If you’ve ever said, “Hey Siri, what’s the weather like outside?” or “Alexa, set a timer.”—you’ve used AI. AI is everywhere, from the facial recognition that unlocks your phone to tracking your DoorDash delivery. It’s also made its mark on the tech community with chatbots, predictive algorithms, and automated systems. .
MyCase
AUGUST 10, 2022
The legal profession is commonly considered a profitable one. Many people study to become a lawyer because they covet a high salary—but where does that money come from? Those outside the legal field (or new to it) may not be familiar with how lawyers get paid or know that not all payments are created equal. Several factors affect attorney salary and determine a law firm’s profitability. .
MyCase
AUGUST 8, 2022
SaaS for Lawyers. If you’ve ever used tools like Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, or MyCase legal practice management software, you’re familiar with SaaS—software as a service. SaaS is modernizing the legal industry in two ways: by making law firms more efficient and creating career opportunities for lawyers worldwide. In this article, we’ll be discussing all things SaaS for lawyers.
Advertiser: Trellis
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.
MyCase
AUGUST 9, 2022
Capturing new leads and converting them into paying clients is a time-consuming and potentially unbillable process. A chatbot lawyer helps by providing 24/7 assistance to all of your firm’s website visitors. This includes answering common questions, filling out intake forms, and scheduling consultations. Your firm benefits by automating client intake tasks and possibly boosting overall leads. .
MyCase
AUGUST 8, 2022
SaaS for Lawyers. If you’ve ever used tools like Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, or MyCase legal practice management software, you’re familiar with SaaS—software as a service. SaaS is modernizing the legal industry in two ways: by making law firms more efficient and creating career opportunities for lawyers worldwide. In this article, we’ll be discussing all things SaaS for lawyers.
MyCase
AUGUST 8, 2022
Choosing the right case management software to improve your law firm’s productivity and cash flow is often daunting. There are hundreds of options that tout improvements to your workflows, processes, and profitability, but how can you ensure that you’re investing in the best platform? It starts by searching for software that contains “all-in-one” features that improve client intake, legal billing, document management, and accounting—while meeting strict legal compliance requirements.
MyCase
AUGUST 8, 2022
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IP Watchdog
AUGUST 12, 2022
This week in Other Barks & Bites: the Federal Circuit again finds Minerva estopped from challenging the validity of patent claims after remand by the U.S. Supreme Court; the Ninth Circuit affirms a summary judgment ruling nixing trademark infringement claims against lululemon’s Align yoga pants; government officials in the EU and South Korea claim EV tax credit provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act flout international treaties; the Fifth Circuit affirms the exclusion of improper charact
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