Attorney at Work
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Ivy Grey | Check yourself for rude, aggressive language before you wreck your case. The post The Misguided Appeal of the Aggressive Lawyer appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
Law Sites
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
What if you could have an invisible guardian angel sitting on your shoulder during a deposition, whispering in your ear to point out questions you’ve asked awkwardly, inconsistencies in the witness’s testimony, and points needing follow-up or explication? In effect, that is what a new product introduced this week by Filevine can do for you.
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E-Discovery LLC
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
“Cooperation” has long been a hallmark of resolution of ESI issues. See, e.g., Historical ESI Highlights – Part VIII – Cooperation and The Cooperation Proclamation (May 31, 2022). It was an honor to be appointed by the U. S. District Court for the District of Maryland as the “ESI Discovery Supervisor” in a complex commercial case, with the task of “oversee[ing] the negotiation of an ESI protocol.
The Marshall Project
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Hospitals use drug tests that return false positives from poppy seed bagels, decongestants and Zantac. Yet newborns are being taken from parents based on the results.
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.
Attorney at Work
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
A law firm managing partner has myriad responsibilities and competing pressures, from keeping business operations running smoothly to serving as a chief role model and motivator. If you have been asked to take up the mantle or aspire to lead your firm one day, it would be wise to understand exactly what the position entails: […] The post Top 10 Challenges of Being a Law Firm Managing Partner appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
Law Sites
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
Live today on the weekly Legaltech Week journalists’ roundtable, we’ll get a briefing on the major upgrade to Vincent AI, the vLex AI assistant, from Robin Chesterman, global head of product, and Ed Walters, chief strategy officer, following yesterday’s announcement of major enhancements to the legal workflow assistant.
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Insurance Journal
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Nuclear verdicts in the United States are breaking records with 27 court cases each awarding compensation of more than US$100 million during 2023, according to Swiss Re executives.
Attorney at Work
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
If you ever worked in a large law firm (think BigLaw), it probably looked like balance would be much easier to achieve outside that institution. What a shock, then, to find out that work-life balance as a solo attorney is no easier to find, even without a senior partner breathing down your neck. Plus, your […] The post Finding Work-Life Balance as a Solo: Ethics Tips appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
Law Sites
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Matt Rasmussen had worked for some 20 years in litigation technology and support at major law firms, Fortune 500 companies, and litigation services providers, when he wondered why mobile collections had to be so time-consuming, inefficient and invasively overbroad. As he looked into it, he realized there was a better way to manage mobile collections.
IP Watchdog
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
Gemini Data, Inc., an AI software company, has sued Google, LLC for trademark infringement, alleging that the rebranding of Google’s AI chatbot from BARD to GEMINI represents a “calculated decision to bulldoze over Gemini Data’s exclusive rights without hesitation.” In February 2024, Google announced it would be re-branding BARD to GEMINI and attempted to register the trademark with the U.S.
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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.
Insurance Journal
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
A Florida home inspector allegedly used the same stock photographs in more than 200 home and wind-mitigation inspections, costing Citizens Property Insurance Corp. more than $88,000, the state Department of Financial Services said after the man was arrested.
Attorney at Work
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
Without written processes, even a routine task can take longer than it should. But the biggest downside? You won’t be able to delegate work quickly and effectively. The post Got a Process for Your Processes? Create Law Firm SOPs in 5 Easy Steps appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
Law Sites
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Ever since Casetext released CoCounsel on March 1, 2023, the race has been on among legal tech companies to develop the most capable generative AI assistant for legal professionals. Today, vLex is releasing a major upgrade to its Vincent AI that puts it firmly in the running for that honor.
IP Watchdog
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Several amici weighed in late last week on a trademark petition to the U.S. Supreme Court that asks whether “an award of a ‘defendant’s profits’ under the Lanham Act…can include an order for the defendant to disgorge the distinct profits of legally separate non-party corporate affiliates.” The Supreme Court granted the petition in Dewberry Group, Inc. v.
Insurance Journal
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Lehigh Valley Health Network has agreed to a $65 million settlement of a class action with patients and employees affected by a 2023 ransomware attack that exposed personal and medical information including nude photos of patients.
The Marshall Project
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Juvenile Court judges will now track qualifications, but insist the state system creates barriers keeping experienced attorneys from defending kids.
Joseph, Hollander & Craft
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
Joseph, Hollander & Craft receives 2024 Robert L. Gernon Award for Outstanding Service to Continuing Legal Education in Kansas. Written and edited by Matt Stephens, Luzianne Stafford, and Carrie Parker. SEPTEMBER 13, 2024, OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — Joseph, Hollander & Craft (JHC) is thrilled to announce that it has been selected as one of two recipients of the 2024 Robert L.
IP Watchdog
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) today issued a precedential opinion reversing a district court’s invalidation of patent claims challenged by GoPro, Inc. as patent ineligible. The CAFC said the district court erred in concluding at Alice step one that the claims were directed to an abstract idea and distinguished the case from its precedent in Yu v.
Insurance Journal
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
Warm water in the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico can fuel powerful hurricanes, but how destructive a storm becomes isn’t just about the climate and weather – it also depends on the people and property in harm’s way.
Complex Discovery
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
Editor’s Note: This article examines the rise in Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Act transactions in August 2024, reaching 218 deals—the highest since November 2023. The surge reflects strong M&A activity and increased legal scrutiny, highlighting critical implications for eDiscovery professionals. As transaction volumes grow, so do the demands for compliance, regulatory reviews, and data management.
Practice Panther
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
For the purpose of running a successful law practice, all clients are not created equal. As a lawyer, a critical element to running a fruitful practice is managing your time in an efficient manner. How and where you invest your time can make all the difference. Invest in Clients Who Have Already Invested in You Imagine you’re standing in front of an apple tree teeming with fresh apples.
The Marshall Project
SEPTEMBER 7, 2024
Listen to our investigation into how hospitals use unreliable test results to report parents to child welfare agencies.
Insurance Journal
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
An academic paper published in the Journal of Insurance Regulation seems to have rekindled the debate over how much of an impact litigation and fraud have had on property insurance losses and premiums, particularly in Florida.
Complex Discovery
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Editor’s Note: This article is essential reading for professionals in cybersecurity, information governance, and eDiscovery. As deepfakes continue to proliferate, their impact on the legal system will only grow. Understanding how courts may handle AI-generated evidence will be crucial for those responsible for managing digital content, ensuring data integrity, and navigating complex litigation involving digital forensics.
WA Bar News
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
BY CHERYLL RUSSELL, JACQUELINE JESKE, AND CHRISTOPHER FOX Washington’s Uniform Family Law Arbitration Act (UFLAA) provides a framework for the use of arbitration in resolving family law disputes in Washington state. Washington’s UFLAA was adopted in 2023 and became effective Jan. 1, 2024. The 27 statutory sections of the Act contain definitions and establish rules and procedures for conducting family law arbitrations, including the appointment of arbitrators, the scope of their authority, and th
The Legal Geeks
SEPTEMBER 8, 2024
Disclaimer: This article is for entertainment purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. Should the Jedi show up asking to test one of your children, the only legal advice I can ethically give is to hire a lawyer. Warning, contains Spoilers from The Acolyte So how do the Jedi get new recruits?
Insurance Journal
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
California homeowners could be required to pay a surcharge if the state’s insurer of last resort is unable to cover losses from a catastrophic wildfire.
Complex Discovery
SEPTEMBER 8, 2024
Editor’s Note: The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into newsrooms is transforming the media industry, offering both opportunities and challenges that professionals in cybersecurity, information governance, and eDiscovery would benefit from through understanding. This article explores the growing use of AI in journalism, from content generation to data analysis, and raises critical concerns about transparency, data privacy, and the ethical implications of AI-powered news product
WA Bar News
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Washington State Supreme Court orders launch change Staff illustration / source images: © Getty/ayzek; © Getty/adventtr CONTINUING COVERAGE Bar News coverage is continuing—future issues will address investigation and potential implementation of ongoing assessment of lawyers’ competence throughout their careers and potential changes to the character and fitness assessment for lawyer licensure.
Legal IT Insider
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Global legal intelligence company vLex today (12 September) released a major upgrade to its AI research assistant Vincent AI, which is now capable of transactional as well as litigation-based tasks. […] The post vLex unveils major upgrade to research assistant Vincent AI appeared first on Legal IT Insider.
Insurance Journal
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
Chinese regulators on Friday hit PwC’s auditing unit in mainland China with a six-month business suspension and a record fine of 441 million yuan ($62 million) over the firm’s audit of troubled property developer China Evergrande Group.
Complex Discovery
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Editor’s Note: Margrethe Vestager’s tenure as the European Union’s antitrust chief has left an enduring impact on the regulatory landscape for global technology companies. Through decisive action against industry giants like Google and Apple, Vestager championed fair competition in digital markets. Her leadership saw the imposition of multibillion-euro fines and pivotal court rulings that have reshaped the digital regulatory framework in Europe.
WA Bar News
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
BY KEVIN PLACHY, LAURIE POWERS, MERF EHMAN, AND KARI PETRASEK As part of its ongoing commitment to expand pathways to rural practice and access to justice in small towns and rural communities, the WSBA Small Town and Rural (STAR) 1 Committee pushed forward several initiatives this year. From kicking off the inaugural Rural Practice Summit in June, attending the National Center for State Courts (NCSC) Legal Deserts Summit in Las Vegas, providing summer grants to law students practicing in STAR co
IP Watchdog
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
On IPWatchdog Unleashed this week, we had a wide ranging conversation on patent strategy, including working with patent examiners—for example, what to do when you are assigned to a difficult patent examiner with a low allowance rate—the importance of interviews, tips for getting past 112 rejections, and how outside counsel can build solid, working relationships with in-house counsel, and much more.
Insurance Journal
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
An Atlanta-based venture capital fund on Wednesday agreed to stop operating a program that awarded grants to small businesses run by Black women to settle a lawsuit by an anti-affirmative action group that claimed it discriminated based on race.
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