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Do You Dread the Law Firm Annual Planning Process? 5 Ways to Make It Easier and More Fun

Attorney at Work

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.

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How Do I Advertise Myself as a Lawyer in 2024?

Lawmatics

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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Case Management Platform Clarra Unveils Suite of New Features, Including Gen AI, Analytics and Tracking of Client Communications

Law Sites

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.

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The Judge Newman Story in Her Own Words: IPWatchdog Unleashed

IP Watchdog

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.

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Leverage Trellis Court Data To Identify More Investment Opportunities

Finance teams find Trellis to be particularly effective in conducting comprehensive due diligence on both individuals and businesses. With our court data solution, financial experts can access critical litigation insights, making it an invaluable resource for informed decision-making in the financial sector.

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How to Not Talk Politics and Survive

Attorney at Work

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.

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Block Billing: Why To Avoid It + Tips To Bill More Efficiently

MyCase

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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Second Circuit Finds Marvin Gaye and Ed Sheeran Similarities Too Unoriginal for Copyright Protection

IP Watchdog

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

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10 Simple Principles for Building a Thriving Law Practice (No Superhero Cape Required)

Attorney at Work

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.

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Natural Disasters & Legal Ramifications

The Barrister

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.

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LawNext Podcast: The LegalTech Fund’s Zach Posner on Investing in Legal Tech (and His Upcoming Summit)

Law Sites

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.

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The Tech-Savvy Paralegals Playbook: How To Leverage AI

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?

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WIPO IP Indicators Report Again Shows Strong IP Filing Totals for China, Asian Nations

IP Watchdog

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.

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Small Law Firms: Your BOIR Is Due by January 1!

Attorney at Work

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.

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Free Attorney Time Tracking Templates and Tips for Law Firms

MyCase

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.

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Possible Clarity About Geofence Search Warrants

E-Discovery LLC

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.

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Uncovering The Hidden Connections: A Patent Family Survival Guide

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!

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Venable LLP is Seeking a Patent Agent with Electrical/Computer Background

IP Watchdog

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.

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DOJ has received 200 tips since launching whistleblower program

Legal Dive

Self-disclosures have picked up, too, doubling since 2021, as part of the agency’s broader corporate accountability push, an agency official reports.

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Digital Transformation in Insurance Marketing: How to Leverage Technology to Drive Growth and Engagement

Insurance Journal

The insurance industry has historically been slow to adopt new technologies o often relying on traditional outreach, marketing and client management methods.

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Is Marking Documents as “Work Product” an Admission that the Duty to Preserve is Triggered?

E-Discovery LLC

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).

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AI for Paralegals: Everything You Need to Know (and How to Use It Safely)

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.

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News Sites Strike Out in Case Against OpenAI in New York Court

IP Watchdog

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.

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How Do I Advertise Myself as a Lawyer in 2025?

Lawmatics

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.

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Boeing Dismantles DEI Team as Pressure Builds on New CEO

Insurance Journal

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.

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AI-Powered Abuse: The Growing Concern of Child Exploitation Imagery

Complex Discovery

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.

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Trellis Launches Trellis AI to Streamline Trial Court Litigation

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

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8 Online Lawyer Forums to Expand Your Professional Network

Practice Panther

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.

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U.S. Copyright Office Presses 'Pause' on DMCA Exemption for Video Games

Practice of Law

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.

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Would Letting Roofers Do More Wind-Mit Work Help Cut Florida’s Insured Losses?

Insurance Journal

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 …

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Election Day 2024: Where Criminal Justice Is On the Ballot

The Marshall Project

From reproductive rights to border enforcement and marijuana legalization, voters across the nation will weigh in on criminal justice issues.

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The New Way of Conducting Patent Research: Proven Strategies For Efficient Due Diligence

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.

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THE MAN ON THE CLAPHAM OMNIBUS – WHICH IS NOT A GOOD PLACE TO BE WHEN GIVING EVIDENCE AT A REMOTE HEARING

Civil Litigation Brief

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.

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Facebook seeks to scuttle massive securities fraud suit

Legal Dive

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.

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States Lead the Way on Better Insurance Markets

Insurance Journal

By Andrew Mais, Jon Godfread, Scott White, & Elizabeth (Beth) Kelleher Dwyer Most homeowning Americans consider their home their most valuable asset.

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Juror Polarization: As the Political Season Ends, Understand It’s Not Just a Season

Your Trial Message

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?

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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.