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Tiptoe Through the Holidays

Attorney at Work

A few practical ways to handle holiday stress (without the mess) from Shawn Healy, clinical psychologist with Massachusetts Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers, Inc. The post Tiptoe Through the Holidays appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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Top eDiscovery Myths - BUSTED

The TechnoCat eDiscovery Blog

New to the legal technology space or a battle hardened eDiscovery expert? The TechnoCat eDiscovery Blog is your go to resource for all things eDiscovery!

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Jack Daniel’s Will Get Its Shot at SCOTUS Review Against Dog Toy Maker

IP Watchdog

The U.S. Supreme Court yesterday granted a petition filed in August this year by Jack Daniel’s Properties, Inc. seeking clarification on whether the First Amendment protects VIP Products, LLC, a maker of dog toys that made humorous use of Jack Daniel’s trademarks for commercial purposes, against claims of infringement and dilution. The High Court previously denied Jack Daniel’s petition in January of 2021, and the U.S.

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Slip and Falls: What Do I Do and What are My Rights?

The Barrister

We’ve all done it. Some of us only a few times and others numerous times. You are about to take your next step when suddenly your focus intensifies, and things start moving in slow motion. The next second is followed by a blur and a state of befuddlement. You have just fallen and in this state of befuddlement you are tasked with deciding what comes next.

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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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Moving a Client from ‘Satisfied’ to ‘Loyal’

Attorney at Work

Sally Schmidt | Turning satisfied clients into loyal clients will make your practice more profitable and enjoyable. The post Moving a Client from ‘Satisfied’ to ‘Loyal’ appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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Law Office Filing System: Examples & Advantages

MyCase

A legal filing system is necessary not only for keeping all client casework organized, but also for maximizing efficiency, billable hours, and client satisfaction. Odds are, your firm could form a better organization system when it comes to document filing and access. . Here are a few questions to consider: Is your current law firm file organization system (and process) clear or messy?

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The Best Book for Any Labor and Employment Lawyer

The Barrister

The work force is changing every day. This means the laws for workers and business are also changing constantly. It is difficult to keep up with the changes without any help. That is where Labor and Employment Law for South Carolina Lawyers comes in. This book is here to keep the reader updated on laws for labor and employment law in South Carolina.

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Analog Attorney: Black Friday and Cyber Monday Super Sale Gift Ideas!

Attorney at Work

These analog-ish lawyer gift ideas are on sale this week for Black Friday and Cyber Monday (Black Monday?), so click all the links and buy the stuff. Turkey is t-minus oh-my-giblets and that means it’s already [holiday that shall not be named] and you haven’t gotten anything for your Secret Santa (or yourself)? For the […]. The post Analog Attorney: Black Friday and Cyber Monday Super Sale Gift Ideas!

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Electronic Lawyer Signatures: Tips & Uses

MyCase

Practicing law requires legally binding signatures—whether it be for a standard contract, a real estate closing contract, or a routine will. However, tracking down documentation and following up with clients for signatures costs lawyers hours of non-billable time. . Fortunately, in this digital age attorneys can rely on legal electronic signature software to collaborate with clients and colleagues and gather signatures.

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NYIPLA Tells Supremes IP Lawyers Need Attorney-Client Privilege for Dual-Purpose Communications

IP Watchdog

The New York Intellectual Property Law Association (NYIPLA) filed an amicus brief last Thursday in the U.S. Supreme Court in In re Grand Jury. The petition was filed in April this year, presenting the Supreme Court with the question of whether communication involving both legal and non-legal advice should be protected by attorney-client privilege. The question has broad implications for attorney-client privileges, especially for intellectual property lawyers, says the NYIPLA brief.

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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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The Law of Automobile Insurance in South Carolina: A Practitioner’s Guide

The Barrister

One of the most dangerous and potentially life altering events the average human participates in is driving an automobile. On average, Americans spend at least one hour a day in an automobile. Automobiles are an essential part of our lives, as the creation of the automobile has provided humans an efficient mode of travel. However, efficiency comes at a price.

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Personal Injury Law Firms: 4 Secret Tools to Increase Productivity

Attorney at Work

A personal injury law firm can boost its productivity by using software to automate, collaborate, and streamline its operations. The post Personal Injury Law Firms: 4 Secret Tools to Increase Productivity appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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MyCase + Case Status Integration: Create a Better Client Experience

MyCase

Creating a client-centric experience is key to law firm profitability. When clients win, so do you. The trouble is, practicing law is a hectic profession—legal staff can easily be overwhelmed by responding to prospective clients and following up with clients. When these communications fall through the cracks, it negatively impacts your client experience and firm reputation, and ultimately hinders law firm growth through referrals and reviews—the most important source of qualified leads for any b

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How to Ensure Your Retroactive Foreign Filing License Petition Isn’t Dismissed

IP Watchdog

As outlined in our article, The Good, the Bad and the Missing: Findings from a Review of the Data on Granted Retroactive Foreign Filing Licenses, Petition.ai’s subscribers’ most searched patent petition type is for retroactive foreign filing licenses (RFFLs). In the article, we highlighted that 71% of applications petitioning the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for a RFFL eventually are granted.

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South Carolina Damages: A Different Type of “Blue Book”

The Barrister

Have you ever wanted to know more about damages? What are they? How do you argue for them? Can you even argue for them? The legal treatise South Carolina Damages , 2d edition has all these answers and more. South Carolina Damages, 2d ed. Image by Dante Meade. More than sixty of South Carolina’s most notable judges, attorneys, and professors collaborated in writing South Carolina Damages.

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Attorney at Work Buyer Guide Program

Attorney at Work

The AAW buyer guide program is a dedicated webpage that is customized based on your product and can be updated on a yearly basis. The post Attorney at Work Buyer Guide Program appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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3 tips to ace year-end legal budget proposals

Simple Legal

When Q4 hits, there’s a flurry of activity as departments hustle to tie things up before the holidays arrive. So, why are you putting off your legal budget proposal? Nothing kills holiday cheer faster than hearing that your legal budget request has been denied. The ability to demonstrate legal ops’ spend management skills is key to proving its value to the business.

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OpenSky: ‘There Was No Harm’ Stemming From Offer to Manipulate VLSI Proceedings

IP Watchdog

On November 17, patent owner VLSI Technology and petitioner OpenSky Industries each filed briefs at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) in response to Director Kathi Vidal’s order for OpenSky to show cause as to why it should not be required to pay attorney’s fees to compensate for its abuse of inter partes review (IPR) proceedings at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB).

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Attorney at Work Buyer Guide: Business Services

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Join the Attorney at Work Buyer Guide Program The Attorney at Work Buyer Guide program is a dedicated webpage on Attorney at Work that is customized for your product or service and can be updated on a yearly basis. The buyer guide acts as a window for potential customers to view your product and easily […]. The post Attorney at Work Buyer Guide: Business Services appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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Attorney at Work Buyer Guide: Legal Technology Products

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Join the Attorney at Work Buyer Guide Program The Attorney at Work Buyer Guide program is a dedicated webpage on Attorney at Work that is customized for your product or service and can be updated on a yearly basis. The buyer guide acts as a window for potential customers to view your product and easily […]. The post Attorney at Work Buyer Guide: Legal Technology Products appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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Attorney at Work Buyer Guide: Legal Consulting

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Join the Attorney at Work Buyer Guide Program The Attorney at Work Buyer Guide program is a dedicated webpage on Attorney at Work that is customized for your product or service and can be updated on a yearly basis. The buyer guide acts as a window for potential customers to view your product and easily […]. The post Attorney at Work Buyer Guide: Legal Consulting appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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