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Don’t Just Show, Prove: Why Lawyers Need Expert Video Storytelling in the TikTok Era

Attorney at Work

Joe Douglass | Done well, videos become powerful, persuasive tools that sway juries and adjusters alike. The post Don’t Just Show, Prove: Why Lawyers Need Expert Video Storytelling in the TikTok Era appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Legal Analytics Company Trellis Unveils AI Tools Designed to Streamline Litigation Workflows

Law Sites

In a move that marries a massive database of state litigation data with the generative capabilities of artificial intelligence, Trellis, a legal technology company known for its analytics tools and extensive collection of state trial court records, today released Trellis AI, a new set of generative AI tools aimed at simplifying litigation tasks.

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DON’T WIN THE BATTLE BUT LOSE THE WAR OVER CAUSATION AS A TRIAL ISSUE

Plaintiff Trial Lawyer Tips

The November 2024 King County Bar Bulletin had an article by jury consultants Thomas O’Toole and Kevin Boally dealing with the issue of causation and its importance in obtaining a plaintiff verdict. It was a subject I have written and lectured about to lawyers. Causation is often ignored or under emphasized by plaintiff attorneys. Too often plaintiffs proceed with the frame of mind that if they prove the harmful conduct they will receive a favorable verdict.

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Modern Cars Are Surveillance Devices on Wheels With Major Privacy Risks: Report

Insurance Journal

New research reveals serious privacy flaws in the data practices of new internet connected cars in Australia. It’s yet another reason why we need urgent reform of privacy laws. Modern cars are increasingly equipped with internet-enabled features.

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The Tech-Savvy Paralegals Playbook: How To Leverage AI

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?

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Smart Growth Strategies for Law Firms: Essential Investments in an Evolving Industry

Attorney at Work

As the ground shakes beneath their feet, law firm leaders must be prepared to jettison bankrupt business practices in favor of smart growth strategies. The post Smart Growth Strategies for Law Firms: Essential Investments in an Evolving Industry appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Amid X X-odus, Nothing But Bluesky from Now On

Law Sites

As the disaffected disembark from X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, they are landing in throngs on Bluesky, the X competitor that has seen its daily traffic grow 500% since the election and that shot to the top of the App Store last week.

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Can Xockets Enjoin NVIDIA and Microsoft Post eBay?

IP Watchdog

Xockets, Inc. recently filed a complaint in the Western District of Texas against NVIDIA Corporation (“NVIDIA”), Microsoft Corporation (“Microsoft”) and RPX Corporation (“RPX”) (collectively, “Defendants”) for alleged patent infringement and violation of federal antitrust laws. As is often the case in patent cases, Xockets seeks an injunction in addition to monetary damages.

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Managing Holiday Stress: A Guide for Lawyers

Attorney at Work

Jamie Spannhake | Setting limits doesn’t make you less dedicated; it allows you to recharge so you can be at your best. The post Managing Holiday Stress: A Guide for Lawyers appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Yesterday Was the 22nd Anniversary of LawSites Blog

Law Sites

It was 22 years ago yesterday that I launched this blog. For its continued existence, I owe four debts of gratitude: To you, the readers, without whom this blog would have no reason to exist, and whose feedback and engagement over the years has been the greatest reward.

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Why Asbestos Is Still Being Found in Some Cosmetics

Insurance Journal

Asbestos, a notorious carcinogen, was in widespread use throughout the 20th century – from building materials to brake pads and even fake snow on film sets including The Wizard of Oz and White Christmas.

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Uncovering The Hidden Connections: A Patent Family Survival Guide

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!

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Should My Firm Offer Legal Fee Financing or Payment Plans?

Practice Panther

“Modern consumers demand convenience, security, and flexibility when paying for their goods and services, and like it or not; legal clients are no different.” The American Bar Association (ABA) emphasizes that offering diverse payment options is critical for meeting client expectations and enhancing their experience. Furthermore, the ABA admonishes, “[i]f your firm fails to provide the payment options that modern clients want, you risk falling short of client expectations.

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Tired of Juggling Multiple Tools to Manage Your Law Firm?

Attorney at Work

Product Spotlight | CosmoLex NextGen is designed for attorney-operated firms who need a seamless, end-to-end practice management solution. The post Tired of Juggling Multiple Tools to Manage Your Law Firm? appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Knowable Introduces Gen AI Tool It Says Will Revolutionize How Companies Interact with their Contracts

Law Sites

Knowable, a legal technology company specializing in helping organizations bring order and organization to their executed agreements, has announced Ask Knowable, a suite of generative AI-powered tools aimed at transforming how legal teams interact with and understand what is in their contracts.

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Blacks and Hispanics Pay More for Auto Insurance. Study Tries to Answer Why.

Insurance Journal

A new study examining potential unintentional bias in auto insurance finds that while Black and Hispanic drivers pay more than other drivers for coverage, they also have more claims and driving infractions.

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AI for Paralegals: Everything You Need to Know (and How to Use It Safely)

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.

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Google must sell Chrome, DOJ to propose as antitrust remedy

Legal Dive

The agency will also ask Judge Amit Mehta of DC federal district court to put guardrails around the company’s AI, Android operating system and data use, Bloomberg Law reports.

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Trellis Launches Trellis AI to Revolutionize Trial Court Litigation 

Attorney at Work

Trellis AI. Built on the industry’s largest US trial court database, Trellis AI delivers unparalleled insight and efficiency to legal teams. The post Trellis Launches Trellis AI to Revolutionize Trial Court Litigation appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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LawNext: How Gen AI Can Be A Game-Changer for Discovery and Litigation, with Everlaw CEO AJ Shankar

Law Sites

Recently, the Everlaw Summit, the annual customer conference of the e-discovery company Everlaw, convened in San Francisco. In his keynote address there, cofounder and CEO AJ Shankar announced the general availability, after a year of beta testing, of a suite of generative AI features for reviewing, coding and analyzing documents in discovery and litigation prep.

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Redfin Reports Home Sales Dropping Fast in Five Florida Metro Areas

Insurance Journal

The five U.S. metropolitan areas with the biggest drop in home sales are all in Florida, the result of a perfect storm of rising insurance costs, homeowner association fees and repeat storms, a home sales tracking service reported Wednesday.

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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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Cuyahoga County Jail Will Now Do More Than Show People the Door

The Marshall Project

Reentry changes come in response to The Marshall Project - Cleveland investigation that showed people leaving jail got little help to avoid returning.

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JHC Welcomes Kansas City Attorney Samantha Fisher to the Firm

Joseph, Hollander & Craft

NEWS RELEASE For immediate release November 19, 2024 OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – Joseph, Hollander & Craft (JHC) is pleased to announce the addition of Samantha Fisher to its Overland Park office. Samantha joins JHC’s health and hospital law and professional licensure defense practice groups, where she will be working closely with Diane Bellquist and Anne Kindling.

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Lexis Releases Mobile App for Its Lexis+ AI Legal Research Platform

Law Sites

A year after releasing Lexis+ AI, its generative AI legal research platform, to general availability, LexisNexis Legal & Professional today announced the release of a companion app for the U.S. market, the Lexis+ AI Mobile App, which is now available for download in both the Apple App Store and Google Play.

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Insurer, Contractors Allege Staged Injury Claims Scheme Under New York Scaffold Law

Insurance Journal

A construction industry captive insurer along with three construction contractors have filed a lawsuit alleging a massive New York fraud scheme involving staged workplace accidents and bogus workers’ compensation and personal injury lawsuits backed by complicit lawyers and medical providers.

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The New Way of Conducting Patent Research: Proven Strategies For Efficient Due Diligence

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.

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USPTO’s Final Rule on FY 2025 Patent Fees Drops Divisive Proposals for Across-the-Board Hikes

IP Watchdog

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) today published a final rule announcing across-the-board fee increases of 7.5% but scrapping the most controversial proposals from its April 2024 Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM). The changes will take effect as of January 19, 2025.

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10 Ways Attorneys Can Leverage AI Legal Prompts for Efficiency

Destination Articles Blog

Did you know that AI can predict legal outcomes? It’s true! Researchers have developed AI systems that can forecast the results of court cases with accuracy rates exceeding 70%. Imagine the implications for legal strategy and case preparation! AI helps draft legal documents, research precedents, and even recommend negotiation tactics—all in seconds.

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How It Works: A Demonstration of MyCase Accounting Software

Law Sites

This week on How it Works, we have a walkthrough of MyCase Accounting software, presented to me by Sales Engineering Manager Lindsay Bushong. MyCase Legal Accounting, in their words, “is easy-to-use accounting software built seamlessly into the MyCase practice management platform to meet the unique business needs of law firms.

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Australia Hardware Chain Breached Privacy With Facial Recognition Tool, Regulator Says

Insurance Journal

Wesfarmers-owned Bunnings, the country’s biggest home improvement chain, breached the privacy of thousands of customers by using facial recognition technology without gaining consent, an Australian watchdog has found.

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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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Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy months after JetBlue merger demise

Legal Dive

The company’s prepackaged Chapter 11 filing in New York contemplates much of its creditors’ debt being converted into new equity.

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A Prison Rape Survivor Demands Smart, Safe and Humane Transfers

The Marshall Project

“I know how a relocation can exacerbate violence,” writes Johanna Mills. “Even when the place you’re leaving is so toxic that you can’t stay there.

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Latest Universal Migrator Additions brings Count to 120 Extractors to Help Migration Specialists onboard Law Firms Faster

Law Sites

Universal Migrator has added two new extractors that help migration specialists migrate law firms from one platform to another, bringing its total number of migration extractors to 120. It has also enhanced several of its existing extractors with additional backup options.

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Biden Requests $98.6 Billion in Emergency Disaster Aid Funds

Insurance Journal

President Joe Biden’s administration is seeking $98.6 billion in emergency disaster relief funding from Congress to address the devastation from recent back-to-back hurricanes that hammered the US southeast and left billions in damage.

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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.