Attorney at Work
JULY 21, 2023
Jamie Spannhake | Five ways a wellness retreat can improve your well-being and career The post The Importance of a Wellness Retreat for Attorneys appeared first on Attorney at Work.
Lawmatics
JULY 18, 2023
A law firm marketing manager oversees a law firm’s promotional efforts, including both traditional and digital strategies. For example, conventional methods might include print, billboard, radio, and television advertising. Digital efforts, on the other hand, involve managing the firm’s website, keeping its blog updated, maintaining its social media presence, and overseeing lawyer biographies and other information posted on law firm review sites.
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IP Watchdog
JULY 20, 2023
As we await a transcript of the July 13 hearing that took place in the Special Committee of the Judicial Council of the Federal Circuit’s investigation into Judge Pauline Newman’s alleged unfitness to remain on the court, Newman spoke with Bloomberg this week as a guest on its “On the Merits” podcast. She recounted for host David Schultz that she was told when confronted with the allegations, “Just go quietly or we’ll make your life miserable’; that was exactly the way it was presented to me.
My Shingle
JULY 21, 2023
How many times have you signed up for a free trial, then forgot to cancel and were hit with a huge bill? Or signed up for a legal tech or marketing service that you didn’t like so you let it run its course, only to have it auto-renew and lock you in for another term? … The post FTC Lockdown on Legal Tech and Marketing Companies LockIns With Autorenewals appeared first on My Shingle.
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?
Attorney at Work
JULY 19, 2023
Paralegals and AI: This is the time to focus on things artificial intelligence tools cannot do; therein lies job security. Advice from Sensei Enterprises. The post Paralegals Worry: Will We Lose Our Jobs to Artificial Intelligence? appeared first on Attorney at Work.
InHouseBlog
JULY 15, 2023
When negotiating for a higher in-house counsel salary, you may want to try tactics used by FBI hostage negotiators. That is the advice offered by Jim Hopkinson, author of Salary Tutor: Learn the Salary Negotiation Secrets No One Ever Taught You. Jim “helps ambitious professionals overcome the fear of negotiating salary by teaching them how to get paid what they’re worth.” For those who follow our In-House Counsel Salaries Guide , Jim’s book may be a handy companion. “Jim
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CaseFox
JULY 20, 2023
Legal ethics is the cornerstone of the legal profession. It serves directly to solicitors’ conduct and protect the integrity of the judicial system. Maintaining legal ethics has become increasingly prominent in digital advancements, as technology is deeply ingrained in our lives. However, the digital environment has brought fresh obstacles and intricate issues in the recent times.
Attorney at Work
JULY 20, 2023
Mark C. Palmer | Q: What precautions should I take when communicating with clients? Should everything be encrypted these days? The post Should Lawyers Be Using Email Encryption? appeared first on Attorney at Work.
InHouseBlog
JULY 15, 2023
No timesheets! A reason many law firm lawyers clamor for the glory of in-house life. But check out this must-read at the GC’s Eye View if you are making the transition to an in-house position. In-house roles are always in demand , and they are available at all levels – from staff attorney to general counsel jobs. But if you think that being an in-house lawyer is a walk down easy street, think again. “Imagine yourself sitting in the double height reception of a large office buil
IP Watchdog
JULY 18, 2023
The House of Representatives’ Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property and the Internet met today to hear from a number of witnesses about the intersection of intellectual property rights and consumers’ right to repair products they own. The concerns voiced by witnesses and congress members today centered around harm and cost to consumers as a result of technological protection measures (TPMs) and increased use of IP tools such as design patents to thwart competition for after-market parts.
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!
MyCase
JULY 20, 2023
Here’s the matter-of-fact truth: The legal landscape increasingly depends on technology. Legal tech solutions have not only become an integral part of efficient law firm operations , but also a significant contributor to firm profitability. Although the journey to effectively implementing legal tech can seem daunting, jumping on the bandwagon doesn’t have to derail your entire operations.
Attorney at Work
JULY 18, 2023
As 3D modeling, virtual reality tours and video annotations develop, AV evidence will have an even greater impact in coming years. The post Enhancing Trial Presentations with Audiovisual Evidence appeared first on Attorney at Work.
CaseFox
JULY 18, 2023
With 229 million active users , Twitter becomes the most effective tool for lawyers to network and market themselves. Twitter for lawyers is probably the easiest tool that lawyers can use to start with social media. Social media has become an important part of everyone’s life today. Which is why even legal professionals these days are leveraging social media platforms like Twitter.
IP Watchdog
JULY 16, 2023
In a precedential decision authored by Judge Tiffany Cunningham on Friday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) ruled that two patents for methods of connecting users based on their answers to polling questions were directed to patent ineligible subject matter under 35 U.S.C. § 101. U.S. Patent Nos. 9,087,321 and 10,936,685 are owned by Trinity Info Media, LLC and are titled “Poll-Based Networking System.
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.
Valdosta Law Blog
JULY 17, 2023
Whether it’s from a slipped disc, broken vertebra or torn muscles, you can easily end up with chronic back pain following a car accident that can significantly impact your quality of life and ability to function normally. Managing this type of pain requires a comprehensive approach and lots of patience. Every person’s needs are unique, but here are some possible strategies that can help you cope with and alleviate your chronic back pain: Listen to your doctor Complying with your doctor’s i
Jury Analyst
JULY 17, 2023
In the previous articles of our series on confirmation bias, aka perception bias , in the legal system, we explored the profound impact of confirmation bias on jury selection and decision-making processes. We discussed how bias can lead to biased evaluations of evidence and witness testimony and the tendency to favor information that aligns with pre-existing beliefs during jury deliberations.
CaseFox
JULY 16, 2023
Wouldn’t it be nice to have all the legal research at your fingertips? If, as a lawyer or a legal professional. You are always looking for tools or ways to make your legal research process efficient. Then, we have something for you. For lawyers and legal professionals, time is money and they can give all their crucial time in conducting legal research.
IP Watchdog
JULY 19, 2023
The Taco John’s restaurant chain announced Tuesday that it will share its Taco Tuesday trademark, but also posed a challenge to Taco Bell and LeBron James “to Support Workers, Not Lawyers.” Taco Bell filed a Petition for Cancellation of the trademark for TACO TUESDAY on May 16, 2023. The mark was registered by Spicy Seasonings, LLC, which operates the Taco John’s restaurant franchise, in 1989 for “restaurant services.
Advertiser: Trellis
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
Legally Speaking
JULY 16, 2023
Pharmacy and law are two fields that might not seem like they have much in common at first glance. But this individual defies conventional expectations by seamlessly merging two distinct professional worlds — pharmacy and law. This week we’re super excited to be chatting with Thorrun Govind , a highly accomplished pharmacist and solicitor advocate in civil law.
Jury Analyst
JULY 17, 2023
In the previous articles of our series on confirmation bias, aka Perception Bias in the legal system, we explored the profound impact of confirmation bias on jury selection and decision-making processes. We discussed how bias can lead to biased evaluations of evidence and witness testimony, as well as the tendency to favor information that aligns with preexisting beliefs during jury deliberations.
CaseFox
JULY 19, 2023
Are you a personal injury lawyer, struggling to get clients? Well, that is the case with most of the personal injury lawyers. The personal injury legal industry is worth about $53.1bn in 2022 and growing in 2023. But still, personal injury lawyers find it hard to get clients. The main reason why personal injury lawyers struggle with getting more clients is that they don’t market themselves.
IP Watchdog
JULY 19, 2023
A group of herring fishermen have filed their opening brief with the U.S. Supreme Court in a case that asks the Court to overturn its “Chevron doctrine,” which says courts should defer to administrative agencies’ interpretation of the statutes delegated to them. In the 1984 ruling in Chevron, U.S.A., Inc. v. Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc., the Supreme Court held that a court "may not substitute its own construction of a statutory provision for a reasonable interpretation made by [the ag
Speaker: Andrew Klein
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.
Simple Legal
JULY 20, 2023
What’s something law students and practicing attorneys have in common? A ton of reading. Indiana University’s Law School Survey of Student Engagement found that students spend an average of 18.6 hours a week reading for class, and the American Bar Association notes that typical lawyers spend 17% of their workday on legal research. But amid all of that reading, when was the last time you read a law book just because you wanted to?
Jury Analyst
JULY 17, 2023
In the previous articles of our series on confirmation bias, aka Perception Bias in the legal system, we explored the profound impact of confirmation bias on jury selection and decision-making processes. We discussed how bias can lead to biased evaluations of evidence and witness testimony, as well as the tendency to favor information that aligns with preexisting beliefs during jury deliberations.
3 Geeks and a Law Blog
JULY 18, 2023
The Geek in Review podcast welcomed Kriti Sharma , Chief Product Officer of Legal Tech at Thomson Reuters, to discuss AI and ethics in the legal industry. Kriti talks to us about the importance of diversity at Thomson Reuters and how it impacts product development. She explained TR’s approach to developing AI focused on augmenting human skills rather than full automation.
IP Watchdog
JULY 20, 2023
On Thursday morning, the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor & Pensions (HELP) held a legislative markup hearing to debate amendments to S. 2333, the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Response Act (PAHPARA), the reauthorization bill to extend the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act (PAHPA). If enacted as currently drafted, PAHPARA would direct federal agencies to study alternative models for funding biomedical research, including prize systems that have been rout
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.
IP Watchdog
JULY 18, 2023
Renner Otto, a growing intellectual property (IP) law firm located in Cleveland, Ohio, is looking for a Patent Prosecution Associate. Responsibilities include all aspects of patent practice including preparation and prosecution of patent applications and patent opinion work. This is a full-time, permanent, partnership track position. Compensation is commensurate with experience and may include salary or percentage of billings in addition to comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, life,
IP Watchdog
JULY 18, 2023
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit yesterday upheld a district court ruling that embedding images from Instagram posts in third-party websites does not constitute copyright infringement. The case has to do with two photographers’ images that were embedded and posted with articles run by Buzzfeed News and Time from the photographers’ public Instagram accounts.
IP Watchdog
JULY 17, 2023
This week in Washington IP news, the House Judiciary’s Subcommittee on IP tackles the thorny issue of whether technological protective measures for copyrighted software should be reined in to protect Americans’ right to repair their own vehicles and devices. On Wednesday, the Senate Small Business Committee will explore a couple of bills related to the Small Business Administration’s grant programs for innovative tech developers.
IP Watchdog
JULY 17, 2023
On July 14, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit issued a precedential decision in SNIPR Technologies Limited v. Rockefeller University reversing a decision by the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) that invalidated all claims from five SNIPR patents. In reversing, the Federal Circuit found that the PTAB erroneously subjected SNIPR’s patents to interference proceedings that Congress meant to eliminate when it enacted the America Invents Act (AIA) of 2011.
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.
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