Law Sites
JULY 2, 2024
This recent Reuters story caught my attention: “More than half of law schools now offer classes on AI,” it said, citing a new survey conducted by the American Bar Association. Another story said the survey shows that “AI is rapidly making its way into law schools.
Attorney at Work
JULY 2, 2024
Nuts-and-bolts reminders for running a successful law practice from Peggy Gruenke and Alan Klevan. The post 20 Law Practice Empowerment Tips appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
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E-Discovery LLC
JULY 5, 2024
The Supreme Court of Maryland is considering a challenge to authentication of video evidence using the “pictorial testimony theory.” See Authentication of Entire Video When Witness Observed Only Part of the Events Portrayed in the Video (Mar. 1, 2024). The “silent witness theory” was used in Cleveland v. State, 2024 WL 2149996 (Apls. Ct. Md. May 14, 2024)(unreported).
Lawmatics
JULY 2, 2024
Client intake in a law firm is an important process for onboarding new clients. Client intake software is technology used by businesses and organizations to streamline the client intake process by collecting information from clients. Legal client intake automation can organize the compilation of essential data, such as personal information, contact details, preferences, and other relevant details, depending on the nature of the business.
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Law Sites
JULY 2, 2024
Law.com Radar, a service that delivers AI-enhanced alerts of new lawsuits filed in more than 2,400 U.S. federal and state courts, is now tagging all new civil filings using the taxonomy developed by the SALI Alliance, a group working to standardize legal data across the industry. By labeling filings using SALI’s taxonomy, Law.
Civil Litigation Brief
JUNE 30, 2024
The judgment of Master Dagnall in Occupiers of Samuel Garside House v Bellway Homes Ltd & Anor [2024] EWHC 1579 (KB) has so many important points in relation to service of the claim form I am looking at the case.
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Complex Discovery
JULY 4, 2024
Editor’s Note: In late May 2024, Evolve Bank & Trust suffered a cyberattack by the LockBit ransomware group after an employee clicked on a malicious link. The breach led to the exposure of personal and financial information of Evolve’s customers, as well as those of its fintech partners, including Affirm and Wise. Despite not paying the ransom, LockBit leaked the data, which included names, Social Security numbers, bank account numbers, and contact information.
Law Sites
JULY 1, 2024
Three weeks after the death of its executive director Craig W. Weinlein, The Sedona Conference has named its longtime deputy executive director to step into that role. Kenneth J.
IP Watchdog
JULY 2, 2024
In the ongoing debate over healthcare misinformation and disinformation, one question supersedes all others: “Who owns science?” Who should the American people trust and how can we best communicate “just the facts” so the public can make the best healthcare decisions? And it’s important to remember that this debate isn’t just about vaccine denial.
E-Discovery LLC
JULY 2, 2024
In Documents Withheld Under Deliberative Privilege – No Privilege Log Needed? (May 23, 2024), I discussed the holding of Blue Mountains Biodiversity Project v. Jeffries , 99 F.4th 438 (9th Cir. 2024). The Ninth Circuit held that, with one undefined, possible exception of “bad faith or improper [administrative agency] behavior,” an administrative agency withholding documents under the deliberative privilege need not provide a privilege log to a party seeking judicial review of the agency’s de
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Complex Discovery
JULY 5, 2024
Editor’s Note: The journalism sector stands at a critical juncture. The integration of AI technologies into newsrooms presents both transformative opportunities and formidable challenges. This article explores the intricate relationship between journalism and AI, focusing on the implications for content creation, intellectual property rights, and the sustainability of traditional media business models.
My Shingle
JULY 2, 2024
Abstract This article explores the legal and ethical considerations lawyers must address when creating custom versions of ChatGPT for public use. It discusses the potential applications of these tools, such as educating clients on legal matters or providing preliminary advice to landlords. The article outlines key ethical requirements, including AI disclosure, supervision, attorney-client relationship, confidentiality,… The post Custom ChatGPTs: Navigating Legal and Ethical Compliance for
Practice Panther
JULY 1, 2024
Billing clients is foundational to success at any law firm, but oftentimes lawyers struggle to receive payments on time, if at all. For an essential business function like getting paid, one would think it would be as simple as preparing an invoice and waiting for the payment to roll in. While yes, these two tasks encompass the general framework of legal billing, your firm could be missing out on opportunities between these endpoints to maximize your payment efficiency.
E-Discovery LLC
JULY 2, 2024
The decision in Estate of LeRoux v. Montg. County, MD, 2024 WL 1703939 (D. Md. Apr. 19, 2024), states that “[t]here is no binding legal authority on the application of deliberative process privilege in the Fourth Circuit.” Id. at *3. In LeRoux, the Hon. Aimel A. Quereshi provided a comprehensive analysis of that privilege. With the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision overruling Chevron , there will likely be more challenges to agency action.
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Complex Discovery
JULY 1, 2024
Editor’s Note: Major record labels Sony Music, Universal Music Group, and Warner Records have filed lawsuits against AI music companies Suno and Udio, accusing them of mass copyright infringement. The record labels, represented by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), claim that Suno and Udio used copyrighted music to train their AI models without permission.
IP Watchdog
JULY 2, 2024
Yesterday, US Inventor, Inc. (USI) filed an amicus brief in Island Intellectual Property LLC v. TD Ameritrade, Inc., urging the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) to reconsider its use of Rule 36 when affirming decisions. The underlying district court decision was issued in November 2022 by Judge Rodney Gilstrap, who adopted Magistrate Judge Roy Payne’s September 2022 Report and Recommendation and granted TD Ameritrade’s (TD) Motion for Summary Judgment on the patent infringeme
Legal Dive
JULY 1, 2024
The law’s anti-discrimination provisions remain a topic of complex debate, and sources who spoke to HR Dive expect the conversation to carry on well into the next several years.
E-Discovery LLC
JULY 1, 2024
Frequently, courts deny motions presenting a discovery dispute due to the failure of the moving party to engage in a good faith, pre-filing “meet and confer.” See, e.g., There’s No Right or Wrong Answer – But There Are Mistakes (Apr. 19, 2024) (“If two sides are battling over nine separate discovery issues for at least five months, a single phone call does not meet their Local Rule 37.2 obligations….
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Complex Discovery
JULY 2, 2024
Editor’s Note: As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to reshape the insurance industry, it brings a host of legal and regulatory challenges that professionals must navigate. This article delves into the imminent wave of regulatory scrutiny and potential litigation facing insurers as they adopt AI technologies. It emphasizes the necessity for insurers to prioritize fairness and transparency, mitigate algorithmic discrimination, and stay abreast of evolving regulatory expectations.
IP Watchdog
JULY 1, 2024
Nearly a year has passed since the Administrative Committee’s Decision on June 26, 2023, amending the Unified Patent Court Agreement (UPCA) to move the London Section of the Central Division of the Unified Patent Court (UPC) of First Instance to Milan and to reallocate its competences between the Seat (Paris) and the two Sections of the Central Division (Munich and Milan), thereby aligning the UPCA with the consequences of Brexit.
Legal Dive
JULY 1, 2024
In yet another setback for federal agencies, the justices ruled that plaintiffs have six years to sue an agency from the time of their claimed injury.
E-Discovery LLC
JUNE 29, 2024
Katherin Haan reported in Is Social Media The New Google? Gen Z Turn To Google 25% Less Than Gen X When Searching – Forbes Advisor (May 31, 2024), that a recent study by Forbes and Talker Research “reveal[ed] that people have changed how they engage with both content and commerce online.” Forbes wrote: There’s a significant movement towards using social media platforms for more than just social interactions ; platforms such as TikTok and Facebook Marketplace have become vital search and shoppin
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Complex Discovery
JULY 3, 2024
Editor’s Note: The financial industry increasingly leverages artificial intelligence (AI), including generative AI (GenAI), to improve services and enhance operational efficiencies. However, this technological advancement comes with regulatory scrutiny. On June 27, 2024, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) issued Regulatory Notice 24-09, reminding firms that existing securities laws and regulations apply to the use of AI tools.
The Marshall Project
JULY 5, 2024
While Miguel Solorio did 25 years for a crime he didn’t commit, his wife, Silvia, was right by his side. Here’s their California love story in pictures.
Legal Dive
JULY 2, 2024
The agency has likely exacerbated the problem it’s trying to solve by leaving an under-resourced business with no lifeline to save it, critics say.
Civil Litigation Brief
JULY 4, 2024
In St. James v Wilkin Chapman LLP [2024] EWHC 1716 (KB) Mr Justice Constable allowed an appeal against a decision that a solicitor was entitled to deduct additional costs from the claimant’s damages. The judge held that the terms of.
Complex Discovery
JULY 5, 2024
Editor’s Note: A significant cybersecurity incident has emerged with the leakage of the ‘RockYou2024.txt’ file, which contains nearly 10 billion plaintext passwords. The file, posted by a hacking forum user known as ‘ObamaCare’ on July 4, 2024, amalgamates passwords from both old and new data breaches. Researchers from Cybernews emphasize that this unprecedented leak magnifies the threat of brute-force and credential stuffing attacks, posing severe risks to online s
IP Watchdog
JULY 5, 2024
This week in Other Barks and Bites: a Texas court dealt the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) a blow when it issued a preliminary injunction against the agency's proposed ban on noncompete agreements; the company behind President Trump’s shoe line filed a lawsuit accusing counterfeiters of trademark and copyright infringement; the FTC is set to start an investigation into Teva Pharmaceuticals after it refused to remove junk patent listings; WIPO released a report on generative AI showing China
Legal Dive
JULY 2, 2024
The standard would require employers to provide water and rest breaks when high heat creates a hazardous work environment.
Civil Litigation Brief
JULY 3, 2024
I am grateful to barrister Matthew Snarr for sending me a copy of the judgments of HHJ Sephton KC (sitting as a High Court Judge) in Shaw -v- Wilde, copies of those judgments are available here shaw-v-wilde-judgment. I will.
E-Discovery Team
JUNE 30, 2024
One of the most important emergent intelligence abilities of OpenAI’s ChatGPT is its bizarre ability to split into different sub-personalities, like different minds, and then speak with each other. They can even be made to debate, argue, collaborate and devise consensus solutions to problems we put to them.
IP Watchdog
JULY 1, 2024
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce today responded to a recent U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) report that the Chamber says proves much of the data that is often cited as proof of life sciences companies abusing the patent system is “more fiction than truth.” According to the USPTO, the report, published on June 12, shows that “simply quantifying raw numbers of patents and exclusivities is an imprecise way to measure the intellectual property landscape of a drug product because not every pate
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