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This Is How Eisenhower Boxes Effortlessly Organize Your Life

Attorney at Work

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.

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Your guide to easier approval workflows for legal invoices

Simple Legal

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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DOJ Corporate Criminal Enforcement Updates Shine a Spotlight on Texts and Instant Messaging Applications as Potential Evidence

Discovery Advocate

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.

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Copyright Claims Board Finds for Photographer on Infringement But Curbs Damages in First Final Decision

IP Watchdog

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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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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Ready, Boss? Tips for Leading Your Team as a New Attorney

Attorney at Work

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.

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Starting a Law Firm: Streamline the Client Lifecycle

My Shingle

This article is a summary of the #ABATECHSHOW 2023 Presentation by Sofia Lingos entitled Automating the Transactional Client Lifecycle, based on notes by Riz Ali, edited and optimized by ChatGPT and reviewed by Carolyn Elefant Streamlining the Client Lifecycle to Start Your Firm Right If you’re thinking of launching or scaling your law firm, Sofia… The post Starting a Law Firm: Streamline the Client Lifecycle appeared first on My Shingle.

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IP Leaders Tell Congress, AI Masters Attendees, It’s Past Time for a Solid U.S. Innovation Strategy

IP Watchdog

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

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What’s New in Legal Technology? ABA TECHSHOW 2023

Attorney at Work

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.

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Breaking Barriers: The Portia Project’s MC Sungaila on the Unique Paths to Success for Women Lawyers and Judges (TGIR Ep. 192)

3 Geeks and a Law Blog

In this episode of The Geek in Review, hosts Marlene Gebauer and Greg Lambert interview M.C. Sungaila, an appellate attorney and the host of The Portia Project podcast. The podcast is geared towards highlighting women in traditional and non-traditional legal careers and is set to celebrate its 100th episode during Women’s History Month in March. M.C.

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The Importance of Time Tracking for Law Firms: Analyzing and Adjusting for Profitability

CaseFox

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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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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CAFC Grants PQA Motion to Drop Mandamus Petition, Rules on Three Other Mandamus Requests

IP Watchdog

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

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The Best Compensation Plans Use the Law of Thirds

Attorney at Work

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.

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How to Start a Law Firm: Hybrid Practice Is Possible

My Shingle

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.

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Women Waving Victory Flags in The Legal World

CaseFox

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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Facts, Not False Political Narratives, Should Drive American Competitiveness

IP Watchdog

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.

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Tax Time Is Budget Time

Attorney at Work

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.

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Tax Strategies for Solos & Smalls in a Digital and Web 3.0 World

My Shingle

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.

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Deputy GCs Are Dissatisfied In Current Roles

InHouseBlog

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.

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Pharma Companies, U.S. Government Spar Over Application of Section 1498 to Patent Infringement Claims Against Moderna’s COVID-19 Vaccine

IP Watchdog

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.

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How Can You Keep Your Love for Law Going Strong?

Attorney at Work

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.

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The Legal Singularity and the Future of Legal Research – Benjamin Alarie and Abdi Aidid (TGIR Ep. 193)

3 Geeks and a Law Blog

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.

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How In-House Lawyers Can Survive In Uncertain Times

InHouseBlog

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.

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This Week in Washington IP: Strategic IP Competition with China, Artificial Intelligence in the Classroom, and Restoring Competition in Digital Marketplaces

IP Watchdog

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.

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Disability Insurance for Attorneys at Every Stage of Your Career

Attorney at Work

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.

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How Do You Perform a Three-Way Trust Account Reconciliation?

MyCase

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.

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Preparing For a U.S. Deposition in Hong Kong: Tips for 2023

Optima Juris

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.

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Christmas Light Patent Wars: Customer Infringement Notices and Free Speech

IP Watchdog

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.

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Cloud Court Announces Strategic Partnership with Hire Counsel

The Cloud Court Blog

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.

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Attorney at LOL: The Corporate Meme-Dealer – Bill Moore – S6E26

Legally Speaking

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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New Privacy Laws, Data Minimization, and Challenges with Collaboration Data

Hanzo Blog

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Vidal’s Latest Director Review Decisions Fail to Simplify the ‘Compelling Merits’ Analysis

IP Watchdog

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.

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What Does Due Process Mean?

Lawmatics

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.

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Unboxing The Legal Tech Trends Shaping Courtoom Legacies

CaseFox

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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A New Path to Truly Fair FRAND Rates with the Cost-Based Approach

IP Watchdog

Patents essential to standards are surrounded by discussion, dispute and litigation. A key focus of this activity is how to decide on what is a fair, reasonable and non-discriminatory (FRAND) rate for using standard-essential patents (SEPs), and arrive at a number that both licensor and licensee can accept. In other words, we need a “path to success”.

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CAFC Rules PTAB Must Revisit Netflix and Hulu’s IPR Challenge of Streaming Tech Patent

IP Watchdog

The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) ruled on March 1 that the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) erred in its analysis of an inter partes review (IPR) filed by streaming giants Netflix and Hulu. The CAFC vacated and remanded the case, ordering the PTAB to once again review the patent dispute filed against DivX. “Because the Board legally erred in its obviousness analysis, and the error cannot be regarded as harmless, we vacate and remand,” wrote the CAFC judges in