Attorney at Work
JULY 25, 2023
Sasha Berson | If you want to improve your law firm intake and sales process, track these KSFs and fix what’s broken. The post Fix Your Law Firm Intake and Maximize Your Income appeared first on Attorney at Work.
Lawmatics
JULY 24, 2023
The dog days of summer are here, as are the latest new features from Lawmatics! Soak in some rays and revel in a host of powerful new tools and capabilities designed to help your law firm soar to new heights. Read on as we unveil the lineup of this month’s brand new features and enhancements. Enhance data analytics with Invoice and Time Custom Reporting On top of our existing reporting capabilities, you can now effortlessly create Custom Reports for Invoices and Time Entries.
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The 10b-5 Daily
JULY 25, 2023
When faced with litigation, companies often publicly opine that the case is “without merit.” But if the company loses the litigation, can investors then bring a securities class action alleging that opinion was false? In City of Fort Lauderdale Police and Firefighters’ Retirement Sys. v. Pegasystems, Inc. , 2023 WL 4706741 (D. Mass.
IP Watchdog
JULY 26, 2023
Of the many ways that the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) works to the detriment of the U.S. innovation economy, one of the most nefarious is the Chinese government’s use of patent validity review to advance its national interests. Recent briefing filed at the PTAB suggests that the Board is quietly helping China win the war for technological supremacy during the 21st century, mainly by destroying the economic interests of American small businesses innovating in industrial sectors critical
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.
Attorney at Work
JULY 26, 2023
Explore digital marketing for personal injury law firms with social media, SEO strategies, and local advertising to boost success. The post Digital Marketing Strategies for Estate Planning Attorneys appeared first on Attorney at Work.
Lawmatics
JULY 27, 2023
Register for upcoming Monthly Deep Dives here. Step into the paperless revolution with Lawmatics, where document drafting and e-signature requests are made easy and efficient. Say goodbye to the tedious tasks of physical document handling, printing, scanning, and mailing, and embrace a seamless and modern approach to legal processes. With Lawmatics, your firm's lawyers and clients can sign documents electronically from anywhere, at any time, making the whole experience hassle-free and convenient
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IP Watchdog
JULY 27, 2023
On July 25, the U.S. Court of Federal Claims (CFC) issued a ruling in Pulnikova v. U.S. dismissing monetary damages claims for alleged violations of 42 U.S.C. § 1983 by patent examiners and officials at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Although the CFC expressed its sympathy for the inventor’s frustrations, including the pro se filing of “appeal-books” containing thousands of pages responding to office actions, the court added that it lacked subject matter jurisdiction to award the
Attorney at Work
JULY 24, 2023
You can get to agreement much more easily when you master a few simple techniques to create ease and flow in your communications. The post Body Language Tips to Get to Agreement appeared first on Attorney at Work.
Lawmatics
JULY 25, 2023
Generative AI can be a transformative tool in the context of legal marketing and client engagement. But it also presents a variety of challenges. In this webinar Lawmatics CEO and Co-Founder Matt Spiegel is joined by Gyi Tsakalakis, President and Co-Founder of AttorneySync. Gyi brings his vast experience leading a digital legal marketing agency to explore 20 innovative ways lawyers can use AI to improve both client development and engagement.
My Shingle
JULY 27, 2023
Abstract (prepared with ChatGPT 4): The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and a surge in online meetings has made it increasingly common for attorneys to record and transcribe client conversations. While AI-transcription can offer benefits such as accuracy, efficiency, and transparency, concerns around confidentiality, privacy, and ethics are also raised.
Advertiser: Trellis
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.
IP Watchdog
JULY 27, 2023
The Alliance of U.S. Startups and Inventors for Jobs (USIJ) published a White Paper this week applauding the introduction of the Promoting and Respecting Economically Vital American Innovation Leadership (PREVAIL) Act, which was introduced in June. As part of the paper, USIJ presented four case studies demonstrating how some high-profile Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) cases might have played out if the bill’s provisions had already been in force.
Attorney at Work
JULY 26, 2023
Erik Mazzone | An experiment. How does your firm's ecosystem affect your ability to attract and keep top talent? The post The Law Firm Ecosystem: Location Neutrality appeared first on Attorney at Work.
InHouseBlog
JULY 24, 2023
What type of passion for work do you have? If it is obsessive, it might not be healthy for you, and you should be considering a more harmonious path. This path also means balancing your passion for work and your paycheck. Many lawyers practicing during the pandemic used some of the time for introspection and to better understand themselves and what makes them happy.
My Shingle
JULY 25, 2023
via GIPHY An Offer They Can’t Refuse I haven’t seen the epic 1972 movie, The Godfather, but even I’m familiar with the iconic line, make him an offer he can’t refuse,” casually uttered by Marlon Brando’s character, Vito Corleone. Of course, Corleone’s offers couldn’t be refused because doing so would invite death. But there are… The post Lawyers: How to Make An Offer They Can’t Refuse 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
JULY 25, 2023
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) on Monday issued a precedential decision affirming a district court’s mixed ruling in a patent infringement case involving two patents owned by United Therapeutics on the pulmonary hypertension drug, Tyvaso. U.S. Patent 10,716,793 and U.S. Patent 9,593,066 cover methods of treating pulmonary hypertension and pharmaceutical compositions comprising treprostinil—Tyvaso is an inhaled solution formulation of treprostinil.
CaseFox
JULY 27, 2023
Are you living a misconception that networking is only for businessmen, freelancers, or individuals trying to build their career? If you are thinking that networking is not for lawyers. Then you may be losing an opportunity to make better connections and build a strong client base. Networking is for lawyers also, especially for those who want to build relationships, attract more clients.
InHouseBlog
JULY 23, 2023
How is your Return on Luck (ROL) these days? As you advance in your legal career, you may not be paying attention to fortuitous events and opportunities that, if managed correctly, can propel your working life forward faster than you could have imagined. But you may miss out if you are constantly nose-down and doing your “ worky work, busy bee ” routine.
RPC Strategies
JULY 24, 2023
by Melissa Rogozinski , Chief Executive Officer A version of this article first appeared in the May 2023 Magazine Issue of Legal Business World. Law firm marketing in the digital age has become more competitive than ever before. As law firms increasingly move toward more specialized practice areas, their messaging needs to reach and speak to the needs of prospective clients who are inclined to engage their legal services.
Advertiser: Trellis
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.
IP Watchdog
JULY 24, 2023
The European Patent Office (EPO) today launched a dashboard on Unitary Patents, which will be updated daily and breaks down data on requests for Unitary Patents by technology field, country of origin, language of translation, proprietors’ profile and status of registration. According to an EPO press release, there have been 670 requests filed on average per week since the Unitary Patent went into effect on June 1, “demonstrating high interest in the new system.
CaseFox
JULY 26, 2023
If you are a lawyer, you know how important it is to master the art of engagement letter writing. Engagement letter is a crucial document that enables lawyers and clients to establish their relationship for a legal representation. It is a foundation of lawyer-client relationship and saves the interest of both the parties. In this blog, we will explore more about what an engagement letter is.
Legally Speaking
JULY 23, 2023
Imagine a lawyer who can navigate complex legal challenges while leveraging the latest advancements in technology. That’s the kind of lawyer we’re aiming to cultivate. This week we’re super excited to be chatting with Annabel Pemberton , a true trailblazer, who studied law at the University of Warwick and embarked on a journey that led her to explore the exciting intersection of law and technology.
Sound Jury Blog
JULY 26, 2023
Over the last year, the most popular question we have fielded from frustrated defense attorneys and general counsel is why damage awards have been rising since the pandemic. Verdicts in the hundreds of millions and billions are no longer the outliers they used to be, as legal news outlets such as Law 360 seem to report almost daily verdicts in these ranges.
IP Watchdog
JULY 23, 2023
NYU Grossman School of Medicine provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you’ll feel good about devoting your time and your talents. We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Paralegal – Intellectual Property, Technology Opportunities & Ventures.
CaseFox
JULY 25, 2023
Nowadays technology has become an indispensable tool for professionals across various industries, including the legal sector. The integration of technology in the legal profession has streamlined traditional processes. It has also revolutionized the way lawyers practice law and interact with clients. In this article, we will delve into the transformative impact of technology for lawyers.
IP Watchdog
JULY 23, 2023
Patent eligibility challenges under 35 U.S.C. § 101 have been effective tools at the pleading stage for parties defending allegations of patent infringement. Defendants often attempt to avoid the costs of litigation by filing a motion to dismiss under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure (“FRCP”) 12(b)(6), seeking to invalidate the asserted patent(s) on the grounds that the claims are directed to ineligible subject matter — such as an "abstract idea.
IP Watchdog
JULY 27, 2023
One of the many amici who have filed briefs in a Supreme Court case asking the Court to overrule its precedent in Chevron, U.S.A., Inc. v. Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc. told the justices last week that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is abusing the so-called Chevron doctrine “to bypass the procedures that ensure that the agency considers the public interest.
IP Watchdog
JULY 26, 2023
The Senate Subcommittee on Intellectual Property today held a hearing on Oversight of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), with USPTO Director Kathi Vidal as the sole witness. Only a handful of senators questioned Vidal, and only one significantly challenged her in questioning. The hearing differed considerably from the House IP Subcommittee’s Oversight Hearing in April, where Vidal was repeatedly taken to task on the Office’s then-recently issued Advance Notice of Proposed Rul
IP Watchdog
JULY 25, 2023
Reports of the death of the movies at the hands of IP have been greatly exaggerated. Movie ticket sales are down and may never recover from pre-pandemic highs. The actors and writers strike will not help but the scarcity of new product might. The studios are racing to screen franchise movies that put people back into theater seats. IP rights associated with franchises - Spider-Man, Iron Man, the Avengers, Indiana Jones, Star Wars, Mission Impossible - are being blamed for turning the movies into
IP Watchdog
JULY 24, 2023
Today, the Information Technology & Innovation Foundation (ITIF) published a white paper titled Innovation Wars: How China Is Gaining on the United States in Corporate R&D showing that, while the United States continues to enjoy a lead in several key sectors when surveying the world’s largest corporate investors in research and development (R&D), its largest economic rival is gaining and could achieve parity with the U.S. in about a decade.
IP Watchdog
JULY 24, 2023
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) today announced that it is retiring the Precedential Opinion Panel (POP) and extending the Director Review process to decisions on institution in America Invents Act (AIA) proceedings. The POP was established in 2018 under Director Andrei Iancu. Earlier this year, Vidal said that guidance on replacing the POP was one of the issues she expected to announce in the first part of her second year in office.
IP Watchdog
JULY 24, 2023
This week in Washington IP news, a House subcommittee is turning its attention to self-driving cars and how U.S. companies can compete with their Chinese counterparts. The Senate Small Business Committee will host several women entrepreneurs to testify on how women’s participation in business can be increased. Elsewhere, the U.S. Copyright Office (USCO) is meeting to discuss generative AI’s impact on copyright law and policy.
CaseFox
JULY 23, 2023
The Bottom Line If you are a freelance lawyer or if you want to become a freelance lawyer. Below are some of the tips on how to become a freelance lawyer: The concept of a freelance lawyer is becoming popular in the industry. These days, more lawyers want to work flexibly according to their timelines. Lawyers are embracing the work-life balance, flexibility, and autonomy that freelancing offers.
IP Watchdog
JULY 28, 2023
This week in Other Barks & Bites: Two U.S. senators propose a bill to protect U.S. businesses from foreign IP theft; a jury orders Google to pay a developer $338 million in damages for patent infringement; and UN officials question the impact of the EU’s proposed trade agreements with countries that produce generic medications.
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