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Gifts for Analog Attorneys

Attorney at Work

Buying gifts for the analog-leaning attorney in your life might seem like an impossible task. In a digital-forward gadget universe, finding something cool that doesn't need batteries or a software update is kind of maddening. Get one of these six gifts for your retro-tech friends and they'll say thanks for such a remarkably thoughtful present. Probably with a handwritten card in perfect cursive.

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What Does Legal Software Do?

Lawmatics

Legal software is technology specifically designed to assist legal professionals in managing the various aspects of their work – document management, case management, time tracking, billing, and more. The main purpose of legal software is to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of legal processes, allowing legal professionals to meet client expectations by focusing more on the substantive aspects of their work rather than administrative tasks.

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C4IP and IP Celebrities Tell Biden to Pass on Extension of TRIPS Waiver

IP Watchdog

Nearly 50 former government officials and other well-known figures in the IP space signed onto a letter today penned by the Council for Innovation Promotion (C4IP) urging President Biden to oppose the World Trade Organization’s (WTO’s) proposed extension of the COVID-19 IP waiver to therapeutics and diagnostics. The WTO announced a deal on waiver of IP rights for COVID-19 vaccine technologies under the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) in June 2022.

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Leveraging Generative AI in eDiscovery: The Art and Science of Prompt Engineering

Hanzo Blog

The use of generative AI in eDiscovery is opening new avenues for efficiency and precision. But, as is often the case with powerful tools, the devil is in the details. A significant part of those details? Prompt engineering. Let's take a look.

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Trial Prep: What Attorneys Really Want (And How to Deliver It)

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.

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The Articulated Pause: You Don’t Have to Make Noise While You Think

Attorney at Work

Teddy Snyder | It turns out there’s a name for filler words such as like, you know, well, umm, and OK. The post The Articulated Pause: You Don’t Have to Make Noise While You Think appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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What is a Legal Tech Platform?

Lawmatics

Clients expect their lawyers to provide modern, personalized, and efficient representation. In turn, lawyers can use legal tech to automate routine tasks, work more efficiently, and devote more time to complex work. But it must be the right legal tech. The legal industry contains numerous tech solutions that address a single aspect of legal practice, e.g., document management, timekeeping, or billing.

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In-House Counsel Outworking Law Firm Lawyers

InHouseBlog

Law firm lawyers love to claim that they outwork (and outsmart!) their in-house counsel counterparts. But is this really the case? Some new data in from a Bloomberg Law study indicates that in-house counsel may actually be outworking law firm lawyers. Lawyers are notorious for struggling with work-life balance , with some going so far as to declare it a fraud.

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Beyond Trends: Embracing the Enduring Laws of Legal Practice

Attorney at Work

Jay Harrington | Let's dive into some timeless truths that govern the world of law firms. The post Beyond Trends: Embracing the Enduring Laws of Legal Practice appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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How to Design an Attorney Business Card – A Complete Guide for Lawyers

CaseFox

In this digital era, law firm business cards still hold relevance and are essentially part of lawyers’ networking. These cards bridge the gap between the virtual and physical realms. Law office business cards can help in attracting more clients and building personal relationships. According to reports, some businesses experienced an increase in sales by 25% for every 2000 business cards they distribute.

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Second Circuit Upholds Injunction for Vans Based on Jack Daniel’s Ruling

IP Watchdog

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit today invoked the Supreme Court’s decision in Jack Daniel’s Properties v. VIP Products to affirm a district court’s finding that MSCHF Product Studio, Inc.’s shoe, the Wavy Baby Sneaker, likely infringed Vans, Inc.’s Old Skool shoe. The Second Circuit ultimately affirmed the district court’s grant of a preliminary injunction and temporary restraining order for Vans.

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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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How to Schedule a Court Reporter in New Zealand

Optima Juris

New Zealand, a beautiful and charming island is a perfect destination for a US deposition. There are no restrictions as long as your witness is willing to appear. Here’s a quick rundown of what you need to know before scheduling any deposition services in New Zealand. Scheduling a Court Reporter & Other Deposition Services in New Zealand Are there any deposition restrictions in New Zealand?

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Your Reasons to Not Go Solo Are Wrong: The Top 10 Fears of Going Solo

Attorney at Work

Roy Ginsburg | Don't let your career rot at a dysfunctional firm. The post Your Reasons to Not Go Solo Are Wrong: The Top 10 Fears of Going Solo appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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Lawyers’s Guide to Achievable New Year’s Resolutions

CaseFox

Its holiday season has come to a close, and we are approaching the new year. This is the time when most people start thinking about setting goals for the new year and their new year’s resolutions. But are you aware of the fact that 80% of the new year’s resolutions ? New Year’s resolutions for lawyers can be more challenging than others as they have to balance legal matters, clients, court dates, and personal life.

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Proposed Framework on March-In Rights Dubbed ‘Unprecedented’ by U.S. Chamber

IP Watchdog

The National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST) and the Department of Commerce today published a draft version of a Federal Register Notice seeking comments on a proposed framework for deciding whether and when to exercise march-in rights under the Bayh-Dole Act that would significantly broaden the criteria for compulsory licensing of patented technology developed with federal funding.

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Deposition Prep Like a Pro: Insights from a Paralegal's Playbook

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.

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Diamond in the Rough – Tips to Receive a Polished Rough Draft, Part Two (Updated)

Planet Depos

A clean rough draft is a huge help to attorneys. Help the reporter provide a clean rough draft with these tips! The post Diamond in the Rough – Tips to Receive a Polished Rough Draft, Part Two (Updated) appeared first on Planet Depos.

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Fire a Client

Attorney at Work

Simon Chester | When you are a new lawyer, it seems any client should be welcomed. More mature lawyers know that’s not necessarily so. The post Fire a Client appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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Why Client Reviews are Important for Law Firms and Lawyers?

CaseFox

Think about this, if you want to try a new restaurant in the city but you have no idea about the food, staff, or their service. What will be the first thing that you will do? If you are like most of the people out there, you will read the reviews of the restaurant online. Similarly, if you are a lawyer or a law firm, your potential clients might be searching for you online and reading reviews about your service.

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Patent Filings Roundup: Slow Week at PTAB and District Court; VLSI Saga Continues

IP Watchdog

It was an overall below-average week for patent filings at both the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) and district courts. The PTAB had only 15 new PTAB petitions—all inter partes reviews (IPRs), while the district court had only 24 new complaints filed. There were two more Fintiv discretionary denials this week, with the Board denying institution of two IPRs filed by IBM against inventor-controlled DigitalDoor Inc.

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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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Ninjas on the Open Water: Understanding Pirates in Boruto – Next Generations

The Legal Geeks

Introduction In Boruto: Next Generations, the most recent concluded story arc sees Boruto Uzamaki traveling to and then dealing with the Land of Water’s largest threat to its sovereignty in recent years: the Funato Clan. The Funato Clan is a small, but mighty clan that exists within the Land of Water’s territory.

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AI, Entrepreneurship, and the Future of Legal Practice – Adrian Jaggard – S7E31

Legally Speaking

If you’re curious about the future of law and how innovation is driving change, this episode is a must-listen! This week we’re super excited to be chatting with Adrian Jaggard, a Solicitor and Founding Director of Taylor Rose Solicitors and currently holds the position of CEO.

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Why Client Reviews are Important for Law Firms and Lawyers?

CaseFox

Think about this, if you want to try a new restaurant in the city but you have no idea about the food, staff, or their service. What will be the first thing that you will do? If you are like most of the people out there, you will read the reviews of the restaurant online. Similarly, if you are a lawyer or a law firm, your potential clients might be searching for you online and reading reviews about your service.

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USPTO Names New Advisory Board Members on Heels of PPAC Report Forecasting Downward Trend in Finances

IP Watchdog

On December 6, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) announced the new membership of its public advisory boards providing oversight of the patent and trademark operations of the agency. The announcement comes about a week after the USPTO’s Patent Public Advisory Committee (PPAC) publicly released its most recent annual report summarizing the agency’s patent operations with recommendations to end user fee diversion and publicize data from America Invents Act (AIA) trials at the Patent Tria

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Pfeifer and Wellen Give an Inside Look at LexisNexis’ AI Sprint (TGIR Ep. 230)

3 Geeks and a Law Blog

This week we catch up with ⁠ Jeff Pfeifer ⁠ and ⁠ Serena Wellen ⁠ from LexisNexis to discuss the rapid development of AI tools for the legal industry over the past year. Pfeifer and Wellen give us an insider’s view of what it took to bring their ⁠ Lexis+ AI ⁠ tool to the market and the balance between speed to market and getting solid customer guidance on what they need in a legal-focused Generative AI tool.

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Lawmatics and The Innocence Center Partner Up to Improve Access to Justice

Lawmatics

Last week, our friends at The Innocence Center stopped by our San Diego office to share their mission and educate us on advocating for the innocent. We were joined by: Michael Semanchik, Executive Director of The Innocence Center Jasmin Harris, Director of Public Education and Development at The Innocence Center Kimberly Long, an exoneree who spent over 7 years in prison for a crime she did not commit Here are some important takeaways from our conversation: What is The Innocence Center?

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How to Manage Your Law Firm Clients During the Holiday? 

CaseFox

Holiday season is here! Where everyone is planning their Christmas parties, holiday gifts, legal professionals may be scrambling to manage staff, holiday break, and client communication. Even though offices will be closed during the holiday season. Lawyers and firms have to manage deadlines, coordinate time off, and finish all important paperwork before a much-needed break.

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Takeaways from PTAB’s Precedential Decision on Prior Art Analysis for Post-AIA Patents

IP Watchdog

In March 2023, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (Board) addressed in Penumbra, Inc. v. Rapidpulse, Inc., IPR2021-01466, Paper 34 (Mar. 10, 2023), a key issue in inter partes reviews: how to establish a reference patent as prior art based on the filing date of an earlier-filed application, such as a provisional. The Board held that the requirements of the Federal Circuit’s decision in Dynamic Drinkware, LLC v.

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Year-End Tax Prep and Financial Tips for Lawyers

CaseFox

It is officially that time of the year where you start planning for holiday day. But as the year draws to a close, it is time to start law firm year end financial planning. Legal profession is hectic, but it is important to take some time out and start law firm taxes planning. If you also find yourself stuck with tax planning, don’t worry. We have got you covered.

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CSIS Panel Highlights Divide on PREVAIL Act Provisions

IP Watchdog

An event held Monday by the Center for Strategic & International Studies (CSIS), and moderated by former U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Director Andrei Iancu, featured a number of high-profile political and professional figures in the intellectual property space debating approaches to strengthening the U.S. patent system, with an emphasis on national security.

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CAFC Partially Affirms for VLSI on Infringement But Vacates and Remands for New Trial on Damages

IP Watchdog

On December 4, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) issued a precedential ruling in the ongoing patent battle between computer chip patent owner VLSI and major chipmaker Intel Corp. While the court affirmed the infringement findings underpinning the bulk of VLSI’s $2.175 billion jury verdict awarded back in March 2021, the panel ordered a retrial of damages award for one of two asserted patents and dismissed the doctrine of equivalents infringement finding for the other paten

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Other Barks & Bites for Friday, December 8: X Calls Trademark Infringement Lawsuit a ‘Shakedown’; Biden Admin Proposes Framework to Allow Government Agencies to Seize Patents Based on Drug Pricing; House Subcommittee Discusses Biden’s AI Policy

IP Watchdog

This week in Other Barks & Bites: the House Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation holds a hearing on President Biden’s AI policy; the White announces a proposed framework to allow government agencies to seize the patents of costly drugs that received government funding; and the social media company X characterizes a trademark infringement case against it as a “shakedown.