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Taking Advantage of AI-Empowered Drafting and Legal Tech Tools for High-Stakes Transactions

Attorney at Work

Ari Kaplan interviews Paulo Varnieri, a corporate partner at Holland & Knight, and Ross Guberman, founder and CEO of Law Catch. The post Taking Advantage of AI-Empowered Drafting and Legal Tech Tools for High-Stakes Transactions appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms & Lawyers.

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How Much Does it Cost to Buy Billing Software?

Lawmatics

Legal billing software for small firms is now widely available for varying prices, and artificial intelligence (AI) tools exist to create legal documents. However, these tools must be used correctly. This blog post will explore the costs of these tools, as well as how to properly leverage legal software and AI to streamline legal billing. How do I set up a billing system for my law firm?

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CAFC Okays USPTO Process for Promulgating Domicile Address Requirement

IP Watchdog

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) today said in a precedential decision that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) did not need to engage in notice-and-comment rulemaking to require trademark applicants and registrants to provide a physical street address with their trademark applications. The court took the case as an opportunity to directly address “when a rule is procedural and excepted from notice-and-comment rulemaking as a ‘rule[] of agency organization, proce

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Love and Legal Tech: Cassie Vertovec and Alex Macdonald

3 Geeks and a Law Blog

We kick off our new “Love & Legal Tech” series this week where we embark on a journey to explore the personal and professional lives of couples in the legal tech industry. We are excited to interview couples who share in the excitement of weaving their professional endeavors into their personal relationships. We think this is going to be a great series where couples get a chance to tell their stories of how they balance what one of our guests describes as “Work-Life-Integration.

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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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Why You Should Prep Your Law Firm to Sell — Even If You Don’t Want to Sell

Attorney at Work

Brooke Lively | When you prep your law firm to sell, you build a business that operates with or without you — so you can step out when you are ready. The post Why You Should Prep Your Law Firm to Sell — Even If You Don’t Want to Sell appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms & Lawyers.

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How Will Technology Change in the Future for Lawyers?

Lawmatics

Although legal professionals cannot predict the future, they can look to the past for lessons. After all, from the onset of technology in the workplace to the popularity of the internet, social media, legal software, and working remotely, lawyers have always adjusted to new technologies to remain relevant. With today’s rapid technological advances and increased adoption by legal professionals, the future of legal technology is promising.

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LegalWeek 2024 Special Part Three: Bill Piwonka of Exterro

3 Geeks and a Law Blog

In the latest episode of “The Geek in Review” podcast, hosts Greg Lambert and Marlene Gebauer continue their series of interviews at the 2024 LegalWeek conference with guest Bill Piwonka , the Chief Marketing Officer at Exterro. The conversation dives into Exterro’s participation at LegalWeek, highlighting the return to pre-COVID attendance levels and the company’s successful engagement with customers, prospects, and partners.

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Here’s How to Show Clients You Don’t Really Care

Attorney at Work

Confronted with mountains of heart-shaped boxes and an avalanche of sweetheart sales, it's only natural for some to ponder, "Who loves ya, baby?" The post Here’s How to Show Clients You Don’t Really Care appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms & Lawyers.

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When Dumb Scams Happen To Smart People

Ethicking

There was much buzz today about an article in the Cut (a lifestyle website from Vox Media/New York Magazine) – “The Day I Put $50,000 in a Shoe Box and Handed It To A Stranger.” Charlotte Cowles, the Cut’s financial advice columnist, discussed in embarrassing detail how she fell victim to what she termed a “cruel and violating [scam] but one painfully obvious in retrospect.

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CAFC Says Dialogue with Intended Audience Establishes Publication for Prior Art Purposes

IP Watchdog

On February 8, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit issued a precedential decision in Weber, Inc. v. Provisur Technologies, Inc. that vacated rulings by the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) nixing validity challenges by American grill maker Weber against Provisur’s commercial food slicer patent claims. The Federal Circuit reversed the PTAB on claim construction and also found that the Board misapplied CAFC precedent on the level of public dissemination required before printed pu

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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.

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How an attorney’s conflict of interest can impact your case

Newport Beach California Business Litigation Law B

When you hire an attorney to represent your interests, you expect their loyalty to your best interests above all else. Sometimes, their own interests or obligations to others get in the way. These conflicts of interest can undermine the strength of your case. Divided loyalties A conflict of interest arises when a person has competing loyalties or interests that prevent them from acting objectively.

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The Use of Jury Consultants in Legal Proceedings

Jonathan Leach LLC

Whether you’re involved in a civil case, criminal trial, or complex litigation, the jury’s composition and understanding of a case can significantly influence the verdict. In these scenarios, the expertise of a jury consultant becomes immeasurable. With meticulous jury research and strategic insights, a jury consultant can provide invaluable assistance to attorneys through jury research in El Paso.

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The Future of Legal Practice – Kush Birdi – S7E41

Legally Speaking

The episode encapsulates the essence of legal entrepreneurship and the personal growth that comes with it. This week we’re super excited to be chatting to Kush Birdi, co-founder of Birdi and Managing Partner of Birdi and Co Solicitors, a boutique law firm in London and Essex.

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Mechanical Licensing Collective Sues Pandora for Unpaid Royalty Fees Under MMA

IP Watchdog

On February 12, the Mechanical Licensing Collective (MLC) filed a lawsuit against streaming music company Pandora Media in the Middle District of Tennessee seeking unpaid royalty fees for blanket licenses under the Music Modernization Act (MMA). The case, prompted by recent final determinations on blanket license royalty rates, could prove an interesting test case on the level of interactivity and personal control required before a streaming service qualifies as a covered activity under the MMA.

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Deposition Prep Like a Pro: Insights from a Paralegal's Playbook

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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The Ethical Guide to Lawyers Texting Clients

MyCase

Effective client communication is the foundation of a successful client-attorney relationship. But, the way people talk and connect to each other has changed significantly in the online age, and many of today’s clients prefer the speed and convenience of digital communication like text message, email, or chat over a phone call. Unlike in other industries, communication in law comes with specific risks if handled incorrectly, which applies even more so to digital channels.

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CAFC Judges Split on Indefiniteness Analysis for Identity Theft Patent

IP Watchdog

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) today held that certain claims of a patent for a system to protect against identity theft and fraud were invalid for indefiniteness. Judge Schall dissented-in-part, explaining that he would not have found the claims indefinite based on the intrinsic evidence. U.S. Patent No. 9,361,658 is owned by Mantissa Corporation and is titled “System and Method for Enhanced Protection and Control Over the Use of Identity.

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Judge Cooper Denies Injunction But Keeps Newman Case Alive on Key Counts

IP Watchdog

On February 12, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia denied a motion for preliminary injunction filed by Circuit Judge Pauline Newman, who has been at the center of a controversial inquiry into her current fitness to continue serving as a federal appellate judge. Despite acknowledging that all of the recent complaints against Judge Newman’s mental fitness continue to be unsubstantiated, the D.C. district court determined that most of Judge Newman’s requested relief was foreclosed

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USPTO AI Guidance Reiterates DABUS Decision

IP Watchdog

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) today released guidance for determining inventorship of artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted inventions. As the Office has previously stated, the guidance clarifies that “while AI-assisted inventions are not categorically unpatentable, the inventorship analysis should focus on human contributions, as patents function to incentivize and reward human ingenuity.

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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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Other Barks and Bites for Friday, February 16: CAFC Precedential Order Chides Counsel for Incorporation by Reference; Meta Must Face Search Engine Patent Infringement Case; Valentine’s Day Drama for WTO

IP Watchdog

This week in Other Barks and Bites: The World Trade Organization adopts two reports meant to advance work leading up to the 13th WTO Ministerial Conference (MC13), where the Council will in part decide whether to extend a waiver of IP rights for COVID vaccines to therapeutics and diagnostics; a Valentine’s Day patent poem gets the WTO in hot water with public health advocates; the U.S.

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Law School Amici Urge SCOTUS to Grant Kroger Petition on Trademark Confusion and Resolve Circuit Conflict

IP Watchdog

Three law school faculty and students filed an amicus brief earlier this week urging the U.S. Supreme Court to reverse a trademark decision of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit regarding the legal standard for trademark confusion. The brief asks the Court to “end the contradiction and confusion” around the different approaches taken to the likelihood of confusion analysis by federal courts.

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Patent Filings Roundup: ‘DASH’ Streaming Patents Struck Down Under 101; Samsung IPRs Fall to Fintiv; IP Edge Affiliate Kicks Off New Campaign

IP Watchdog

It was an average week for patent filings at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) and an above-average week in district courts, with 72 district court complaints filed and 18 new PTAB petitions—one petition for Post Grant Review (PGR), and 17 for Inter Partes Review (IPR). At the PTAB, a number of challenges were filed, including two IPRs by Tesla challenging patents owned by Iqar Inc, four IPRs by Dish challenging patents owned by Entropic Communications LLC (associated with Fortress), two

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Arnold & Porter is Seeking an Engineering Patent Agent

IP Watchdog

Arnold & Porter is seeking an Engineering Patent Agent for the Intellectual Property practice group. This position is full-time and permanent, and may be located in the following offices: Boston, Chicago, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Silicon Valley, or Washington DC. The Patent Agent works with Patent Attorneys to secure patents by preparing, filing, and prosecuting applications involving new inventions with the U.S.

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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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CAFC Schools TTAB on Likelihood of Confusion Analysis

IP Watchdog

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) issued a precedential decision on Thursday vacating the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board’s (TTAB’s) denial of a petition to cancel a trademark for a medicated tea product to treat colic in babies. Naterra International, Inc. petitioned the TTAB to cancel the mark BABIES’ MAGIC TEA based on likely confusion in the market with its own registrations for the mark BABY MAGIC, which cover “numerous toiletry goods.

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Social Media for Law Firms: The Strategic Guide

MyCase

With over 4.95 billion people using social media in 2024, is your law firm making the most of client-generating social platforms? Social media is a powerful tool for lawyers to introduce their firms to new audiences and expand their client base. However, amid tight schedules and never-ending workloads, it’s easy to disregard its potential. This guide explores how lawyers can leverage social media effectively to boost their online presence and attract more clients.