Attorney at Work
MARCH 8, 2023
Meyling Ly Ortiz | Most young lawyers aren’t prepared to supervise coworkers. Here is some much-needed advice on leading teams — and gaining their respect. The post Ready, Boss? Tips for Leading Your Team as a New Attorney appeared first on Attorney at Work.
Simple Legal
MARCH 7, 2023
According to a Bloomberg Law survey, legal ops teams said “increased efficiency” was their top goal. Yet, plenty of teams still manually manage approval workflows for legal invoices—which is the most inefficient approach. With manual invoice workflows, approvals slow to a snail’s pace. You have to micromanage different routing processes, which quickly become logistical, time-sucking trainwrecks for everyone involved.
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Discovery Advocate
MARCH 5, 2023
In September 2022, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) issued a memo announcing revisions to the DOJ’s corporate criminal enforcement policies and practices. The memo made clear that the DOJ expects “all corporations with robust compliance programs [to] have effective policies governing the use of personal devices and third-party messaging platforms for corporate communications. provide clear training to employees about such policies and. enforce such policies when violations are identified.
IP Watchdog
MARCH 5, 2023
The Copyright Claims Board (CCB) has issued its first final decision since it was established by law in December 2020, finding in favor of a photographer who claimed a lawyer infringed his copyright by displaying one of his photographs on his law firm website. David Oppenheimer’s case against Douglas Prutton was referred to the CCB by the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California in April 2022, two months before the Board opened to receive claims.
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Attorney at Work
MARCH 6, 2023
I know the Eisenhower box is fast, but could it be faster? Two new ways to use this brilliant hack. The post This Is How Eisenhower Boxes Effortlessly Organize Your Life appeared first on Attorney at Work.
CaseFox
MARCH 10, 2023
Law firms, unlike any other business, operate on the principle of profitability. To remain profitable, law firms need to efficiently allocate their resources, including time. Time is an essential resource in a law firm, and it is crucial to track it accurately to ensure that the firm is using its time effectively. Here, we will discuss the importance of time tracking software in law firms, how to analyze and adjust for profitability, and the tools that can be used to make the process more effici
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IP Watchdog
MARCH 8, 2023
The U.S. House of Representatives’ Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property and the Internet held a hearing Wednesday that was part one of a series it will be running on IP and “Strategic Competition with China.” On the same day, speakers on the final panel of IPWatchdog’s AI Masters discussed many of the same issues addressed in the hearing, with the overwhelming takeaway across both panels being that the United States needs a new plan when it comes to IP protection in cutting-edge technol
Attorney at Work
MARCH 10, 2023
Last week in Chicago, we scoped out the ABA TECHSHOW exposition hall. Here are a few highlights. The post What’s New in Legal Technology? ABA TECHSHOW 2023 appeared first on Attorney at Work.
CaseFox
MARCH 9, 2023
Gartner reported earlier this year, despite consolidation in the marketplace, large organizations will require relationships with at least four legal technology vendors to fulfill their tech requirements. As a law firm, it’s crucial to have reliable technology vendors providing you with the necessary products and services to keep your law practice running smoothly.
My Shingle
MARCH 10, 2023
This article is a summary of the #ABATECHSHOW 2023 Presentation by Nicole Black and John Burnett entitled Creating a Successful & Ethical Remote Hybrid Firm of the Future, based on notes by Riz Ali, edited and optimized by ChatGPT and review by Carolyn Elefant Post-pandemic Trends Favor Hybrid Law Firms As presenters Nicole Black and… The post How to Start a Law Firm: Hybrid Practice Is Possible appeared first on My Shingle.
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
MARCH 6, 2023
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) on Monday granted Patent Quality Assurance’s (PQA’s) motion to dismiss its January 24 petition for a writ of mandamus asking the CAFC to restore it as a party to its high-profile inter partes review (IPR) proceeding against VLSI Technology. U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Director Kathi Vidal in December 2022 ruled that PQA abused the IPR process by filing an IPR and threatening to join a separate IPR against VLSI in order to rece
Attorney at Work
MARCH 6, 2023
Brooke Lively | We analyzed eight offers and found one consistent thing. Not one of them was going to be profitable to the firm. The post The Best Compensation Plans Use the Law of Thirds appeared first on Attorney at Work.
InHouseBlog
MARCH 10, 2023
It does not get easier as you climb the rungs of the ladder, and it often gets much much harder as Deputy GCs are finding out during these turbulent times. The same stressors that impact all lawyers are often magnified at the higher levels of the legal department. This is not to say that rank and file attorneys in law departments don’t experience tremendous stress, but each level has its own distinct peculiarities and pain points.
My Shingle
MARCH 10, 2023
This is a summary of the #ABATECHSHOW 2023 Presentation by tax attorney Jamie Szal and CPA T. Jayden Doye on Tax Strategies for Solos & Smalls in a Digital and Web 3.0 World. A few caveats. First, while I’d hoped to employ ChatGPT to assist with summaries of each topic addressed, the output was frequently… The post Tax Strategies for Solos & Smalls in a Digital and Web 3.0 World appeared first on My Shingle.
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
MARCH 8, 2023
Innovation is the foundation of America’s ability to compete in a global economy, and the cornerstone of America’s foundation is our patent system. This is especially true when it comes to American leadership in life sciences. Yet, Washington is debating proposals, driven by political narratives, that will limit the availability of patents and that fail to consider the impact on innovation and American competitiveness.
Attorney at Work
MARCH 9, 2023
Teddy Snyder | Use tax time to confront the reality of your numbers — and adjust your firm's budget accordingly. The post Tax Time Is Budget Time appeared first on Attorney at Work.
InHouseBlog
MARCH 9, 2023
In the sagacious words of many wizened lawyers, “this too shall pass” We live in uncertain times, but we have been there before and will return to uncertain times again once this latest period of wonkiness exits our global system. But how should in-house counsel deal with uncertain times? Fortunately, we have luminaries such as Sterling Miller who have seen it all and more than once in many cases, and who are willing to share their knowledge and experience with their peers.
Legally Speaking
MARCH 5, 2023
Memes have gained popularity and they’re no longer just goofy jokes for Gen Z and millennials but also for those lawyers who can relate to inside jokes and point out well-known realities that no one openly discusses. And this is the exact reason why everyone enjoys memes so much! This week, we’re super excited to be chatting with Bill Moore , creator of NonEquityPartner , Bill Moore Associates LLP.
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IP Watchdog
MARCH 8, 2023
On March 2, U.S. District Judge Mitchell S. Goldberg of the District of Delaware received several filings related to the impact of the U.S. government’s recent statement of interest filed in a patent infringement suit against Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine. That statement argued that Moderna should be released from infringement liability under the terms of a government contract that “authorize[d] and consent[ed] to all use and manufacture” of any U.S. patented invention.
Attorney at Work
MARCH 9, 2023
Lawrina | The better your systems, the more time you have for the most fulfilling and profitable work. The post How Can You Keep Your Love for Law Going Strong? appeared first on Attorney at Work.
MyCase
MARCH 10, 2023
Whenever clients entrust you with money for work that hasn’t been done, such as a retainer payment, that money goes into a client trust account, usually called an IOLTA account. Funds sitting in a client trust account are subject to very strict and specific rules set by a state’s bar association. Accidentally commingling or misusing those funds can have very serious consequences for lawyers, so maintaining IOLTA account compliance is top of mind for many law firms.
CaseFox
MARCH 7, 2023
According to statista report, the global legal tech market stood somewhere around 18.4 billion US dollars in 2021 alone. The legal industry is dynamic and keeping this figure in mind, current technology trends over shadowing manual work, it’s hard to predict what your next move will be. An array of technology is being deployed in the legal sector with thousands of vendors in the legal industry standing in line.
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IP Watchdog
MARCH 6, 2023
This week in Washington IP news, several congressional committees are holding important hearings including the House Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet discussing IP competition with China. The House Committee on Science, Space and Technology is discussing three bills related to the Department of Energy’s role in innovation.
Attorney at Work
MARCH 10, 2023
Set for Life | Your most valuable asset as a lawyer is your ability to work. Disability Insurance for attorneys can be complicated, but here are some basics. The post Disability Insurance for Attorneys at Every Stage of Your Career appeared first on Attorney at Work.
Hanzo Blog
MARCH 7, 2023
Optima Juris
MARCH 6, 2023
Significant political changes in Hong Kong have profoundly impacted the region, raising questions about how to best conduct proceedings there. This can make conducting a deposition a daunting task. However, with the guidance and expertise of Optima Juris, you can trust that your deposition will be handled with the utmost care and precision. Our experienced team of depo experts has put together a few tips you need to know for 2023.
IP Watchdog
MARCH 10, 2023
As James Madison once said, “Our First Amendment freedoms give us the right to think what we like and say what we please. And if we the People are to govern ourselves, we must have these rights, even if they are misused by a minority.” Not often do such lofty constitutional principles intersect with patent litigation. But the Federal Circuit’s decision in Lite-Netics, LLC v.
The Cloud Court Blog
MARCH 6, 2023
Last Wednesday we announced our relationship with Hire Counsel , a national leader in legal staffing for eDiscovery, managed document review, and specialty legal projects. (Scroll down to get the press release.) TL;DR: Cloud Court augments Hire Counsel’s deep pool of expertise for projects that require intensive time and resource demands. Gibson, our testimony intelligence solution , is an intuitive complement to the litigation process.
3 Geeks and a Law Blog
MARCH 9, 2023
Benjamin Alarie and Abdi Aidid are legal experts who are heavily involved in the development of legal technology. They are releasing a new book, The Legal Singularity: How Artificial Intelligence Can Make Law Radically Better later this year. Benjamin Alarie is a tax law professor at the University of Toronto and has been in the tax law profession since 2004.
Lawmatics
MARCH 7, 2023
Due process is not an unfamiliar term, but many may not fully understand its significance and the crucial role it plays in upholding justice and protecting individual rights. In short, it is the legal requirement that a government go through with any legal proceedings fairly , as the United States constitution guarantees Americans the right to life, liberty, and property, without government interference.
IP Watchdog
MARCH 9, 2023
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Director Kathi Vidal has been on a tear recently, reviewing sua sponte a number of Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) decisions and designating others precedential. Many of those decisions have helped to make America Invents Act (AIA) proceedings more rigorous and fair, such as the Director’s decisions correcting the PTAB for relying on conclusory expert statements and putting at least some teeth in the real parties in interest requirement.
CaseFox
MARCH 7, 2023
Traditionally, all industries are influenced by men, but over the last few years, women have been a sport in every industry, including the legal world. Women are setting an example for future generations so that they can step into the legal industry. Many big names are already an example for the legal industry to women and more. There are numerous achievements in every industry by women but the most significant to mention is the number of females appointed to high-ranking positions.
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