Attorney at Work
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
Setting annual goals can feel a little overwhelming. But like everything in your law firm, it’s easier if you have a process. The post Do You Dread the Law Firm Annual Planning Process? 5 Ways to Make It Easier and More Fun appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
Lawmatics
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
Legal marketing isn’t about waiting for referrals anymore. Today’s clients start their search for legal services on Google, comparing firms based on what they see across websites, reviews, and social media. If you’re a lawyer, being “visible” means more than just having a website—it’s about engaging clients where they’re already looking and delivering something memorable.
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Law Sites
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
It was a year ago last month that I wrote here about the launch of Clarra, a cloud-based case management platform designed to be optimized for docket-driven litigation practices.
IP Watchdog
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
We invited Judge Newman to speak at our annual Life Sciences program at IPWatchdog Studios, which gave Judge Newman a platform to tell her side of the story in her own words and to discuss what the Federal Circuit is doing. So powerful were her comments that at least several in the audience were seen shedding a tear, and she received a hearty standing ovation.
Advertiser: Trellis
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Attorney at Work
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
As much as you’d like to stop them, perhaps with jiujitsu or a handy table lamp, you know that’s unprofessional. Fortunately you can use these proven tactics instead. The post How to Not Talk Politics and Survive appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
MyCase
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
Block billing is a billing practice where attorneys group multiple tasks into a single time entry instead of separately detailing each task. It can lead to confusion and client disputes over charges, as it lacks the transparency that detailed billing provides. As a busy attorney, maximizing your billable hours is crucial to accelerating cash flow and running a profitable law practice.
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IP Watchdog
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Late last week, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit issued a ruling in Structured Asset Sales, LLC v. Sheeran affirming the Southern District of New York’s dismissal of copyright infringement claims filed against British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran over his 2014 single “Thinking Out Loud.” Assessing arguments made by a co-rightsholder to Marvin Gaye’s 1973 single “Let’s Get It On,” the Second Circuit found that the district court properly limited the scope of the infringement alleg
Attorney at Work
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Jay Harrington | Building a successful legal practice isn’t nearly as complicated as most lawyers make it out to be. The post 10 Simple Principles for Building a Thriving Law Practice (No Superhero Cape Required) appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
The Barrister
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Hurricane Helene made landfall on the Florida Gulf Coast as a Category 4 hurricane on September 26, 2024. [1] Days later, Hurricane Milton made landfall near Siesta Key, Florida as a category 3 hurricane. [2] Many people from Florida to the Carolinas were impacted by both weather systems and the effects were devastating for thousands. These recent severe natural disasters will require many people to now undergo the lengthy process to rebuild their lives, homes, and communities.
Law Sites
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
When Zach Posner was last on this podcast, it was 2021 and he was less than a year into having cofounded The LegalTech Fund, the first venture capital firm to be laser-focused on law and legal technology.
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?
IP Watchdog
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
Today, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) published its annual World Intellectual Property Indicators Report, providing a snapshot of IP filing activities across the globe during 2023. Among the report’s key findings is that global patent filing activity increased for the fourth straight year, thanks in large part to continued growth in China and a strong showing from India, which placed among the top ten nations for patents, trademarks and industrial designs.
Attorney at Work
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
Ruth Carter | If you have a law firm in the U.S. with fewer than 20 full-time employees, you need to file a Beneficial Owners Information Report with FinCEN. The post Small Law Firms: Your BOIR Is Due by January 1! appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
MyCase
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
Using dedicated attorney time tracking templates—whether daily, weekly, or monthly—ensures more accurate tracking of billable hours, reduces administrative errors, and streamlines billing for law firms. A couple of things to keep in mind: Use consistent formula cells and sections in the templates to maintain reliable calculations. Follow billing best practices for growing law firms, such as using standardized tracking increments and accurately describing tasks.
E-Discovery LLC
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
An intermediate Maryland appellate court sustained a geofence warrant. Geofence Search Warrant Held Valid (June 28, 2024). On the federal level, there is a circuit split. The Fourth Circuit permitted one and the Fifth Circuit disagreed with the Fourth. Are Geofence Warrants Permissible? – A Circuit Split (Aug. 12, 2024). Bloomberg reports that the Fourth Circuit has agreed to rehear its decision en banc.
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!
IP Watchdog
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
Venable LLP’s Patent Prosecution and Counseling group seeks a patent agent with three or more years of experience and a background in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science to join the practice in the Washington, D.C., or New York office. The qualified candidate is a registered patent agent with at least three years of experience and should hold an electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science degree.
Legal Dive
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Self-disclosures have picked up, too, doubling since 2021, as part of the agency’s broader corporate accountability push, an agency official reports.
Insurance Journal
NOVEMBER 3, 2024
The insurance industry has historically been slow to adopt new technologies o often relying on traditional outreach, marketing and client management methods.
E-Discovery LLC
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
In Stuart v. County of Riverside , 2024 WL 3086634, at *3 (C.D. Cal. Jun. 14, 2024), the District Court found a relationship between work product designations and triggering of the common-law duty to preserve. The point at which the duty to preserve has been triggered is central to any subsequent spoliation issue. See, e.g., Documenting When the Duty to Preserve Potentially Responsive Information Was Triggered (Jan. 17, 2021).
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.
IP Watchdog
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York on Thursday, November 7, dismissed a copyright infringement complaint filed by Raw Story Media and Alternet Media against OpenAI, holding that the news outlets lacked Article III standing to bring their claims. However, the court left open the possibility for the sites to file an amended complaint.
Lawmatics
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
Legal marketing isnt about waiting for referrals anymore. Todays clients start their search for legal services on Google, comparing firms based on what they see across websites, reviews, and social media. If youre a lawyer, being visible means more than just having a websiteits about engaging clients where theyre already looking and delivering something memorable.
Insurance Journal
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Boeing Co. has dismantled its global diversity, equity and inclusion department, making it the latest high-profile corporation to make changes to its DEI policy as its new top leader oversees a broader revamp of the company’s workforce.
Complex Discovery
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
Editor’s Note: Artificial intelligence, a powerful force shaping the digital landscape, now presents a profound threat as it enables the creation of child sexual abuse imagery. This alarming trend is driven by increasingly accessible AI tools that bad actors exploit, complicating the work of law enforcement and amplifying risks to children. Recent cases in the U.S. showcase the urgent need for robust legal and technological responses.
Advertiser: Trellis
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Practice Panther
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
With the help of tools like legal practice management software and options to practice law in multiple states , lawyers everywhere are tackling the challenges of remote work. But one obstacle that remains is networking. Remote lawyers need to put extra work into maintaining professional connections and building an online presence, both of which are made easier with online forums designed specifically for legal professionals.
Practice of Law
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
When we think of a library, we picture never-ending shelves of books; the world's knowledge available to us at the touch of a finger. But nowadays, it's not just physical records that libraries collect. Many now lend video games to their members, providing their local communities with entertainment while helping preserve the software for future generations.
Insurance Journal
NOVEMBER 3, 2024
A recent photograph of destruction left by Hurricane Milton’s wind tells the story: An entire roof section on a residential complex in Bradenton, Florida – including rafters and ceiling joists – was ripped off, exposing people’s abodes and belongings to …
The Marshall Project
NOVEMBER 2, 2024
From reproductive rights to border enforcement and marijuana legalization, voters across the nation will weigh in on criminal justice issues.
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.
Civil Litigation Brief
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
In Raja & Anor v ATM Law & Ors [2024] EWHC 2782 (Ch) the witnesses gave evidence (or attempted to give evidence) from inappropriate places, including a bus. The judgment of Master Clark shows the need to follow the correct.
Legal Dive
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
An attorney representing Facebook’s parent, Meta, told the Supreme Court the company did not need to disclose a past data breach on risk disclosure statements with the SEC.
Insurance Journal
NOVEMBER 3, 2024
By Andrew Mais, Jon Godfread, Scott White, & Elizabeth (Beth) Kelleher Dwyer Most homeowning Americans consider their home their most valuable asset.
Your Trial Message
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
By Dr. Ken Broda-Bahm: As I write this, it is finally and mercifully Election Day, 2024. For many of us on the edges of our seats awaiting the returns, we might be considering the question, “What brought us to this?
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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