Attorney at Work
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
Karin Conroy | AI marketing plans offer tremendous potential, but they also come with challenges law firms can't afford to ignore. The post The Truth About AI Marketing Plans: What Law Firms Need to Know Before They Dive In appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
Law Sites
FEBRUARY 11, 2025
In a significant ruling for legal publishing and AI development, a federal judge has granted partial summary judgment to Thomson Reuters in its long-running copyright infringement lawsuit against ROSS Intelligence, finding that ROSS infringed on Westlaw’s copyrighted headnotes and rejecting ROSS’s fair use defense. The ruling, issued today by 3rd U.S.
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E-Discovery LLC
FEBRUARY 11, 2025
In Cooper v. Baltimore Gas and Electric Co., 2025 WL 404246 (D. Md. Feb. 5, 2025)(Coulson, J.), Ms. Cooper sued BG&E and another employer for sexual harassment and discrimination. [1] The Court resolved cross-motions to compel. Both discovery motions were granted in part and denied in part. The decision reflects the fact-specific nature of ESI issues and the detail with which courts are addressing them.
Attorney at Work
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
Lindsay Hanoski | Bluesky-curious? The new social network is gaining traction, and now could be the optimal time for attorneys to join the platform. The post Lawyers on Bluesky: A Guide to the Rising Social Media Platform Attracting Legal Professionals appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
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?
Law Sites
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
Legal research startup Midpage has reached a critical threshold in its commercialization, its founder believes, as it achieves full data coverage of key U.S. case law and prepares to launch its own citator in the coming weeks.
Insurance Journal
FEBRUARY 11, 2025
California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara approved a California FAIR Plan request for a $1 billion assessment on admitted market insurers to cover claims from the Los Angeles wildfires.
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Attorney at Work
FEBRUARY 11, 2025
The demands of work dont stop when you are depressed. Dan Lukasik, of LawyersWithDepression.com, on the struggle to get things done when you're a depressed lawyer. The post How to Be Productive When You’re a Depressed Lawyer appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
Law Sites
FEBRUARY 14, 2025
How do AI-driven legal research platforms specifically those that provide direct answers to legal questions stack up against each other? That was the question at a Feb.
Insurance Journal
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
The Federal Emergency Management Agency said it needs to borrow $2 billion from the U.S. Treasury to cover claims from National Flood Insurance Program policyholders.
E-Discovery LLC
FEBRUARY 9, 2025
In Epic Games, Inc. v. Apple, Inc., 2024 WL 4947269 (N.D. Cal. Dec. 2, 2024)(Hixon, J.), aff’d , 2024 WL 5318836 (N.D. Cal. Dec. 31, 2024)(Rogers, J.), the Hon. Thomas S. Hixson wrote: The parties have a dispute about attorney-client privilege. With respect to document production concerning compliance with the injunction, Apple has produced about 95,000 documents and has withheld about 57,000 documents, meaning that Apple has asserted privilege over more than one third of the responsive do
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!
Attorney at Work
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
Valentine's Day: The silly love songs, cheesy Netflix playlists. At Attorney at Work, we're all in, with a Friday Five filled with sweetheart ideas. The post Valentine’s Day Emergency? Five Sweetheart Ideas for Busy Lawyers appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
Law Sites
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
Legal workflow automation provider Gavel announced today that it has expanded its AI-powered document automation tool, Gavel Blueprint, to support a total of 60 languages. Previously, Blueprint support only English-language documents, while the company’s original rules-based platform supported 19 languages and is in use by legal professionals across 23 countries.
Insurance Journal
FEBRUARY 14, 2025
California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara did not approve an emergency, interim 22% rate request from State Farm, instead calling a meeting with the carrier to get some answers about the carrier’s financial situation and more.
E-Discovery LLC
FEBRUARY 8, 2025
In Sullivan v. Wyatt , 2023 WL 1812733 (Appl. Ct. Md. Feb. 7, 2023)(unreported), the Court affirmed an award of damages to plaintiff (Rebecca), daughter of the decedent, due to the exertion of undue influence by the second wife of the decedent (Joan). After a five-day trial, the jury awarded Rebecca, the daughter, $127,528.00. While not the focus of this blog, it is interesting that some of the evidence of the undue influence came from graphic text messages.
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.
Attorney at Work
FEBRUARY 11, 2025
Fixing the disconnect between achieving financial targets and genuine professional satisfaction. The post Aligning Financial Decision-Making with Professional Purpose: A Guide for Attorneys appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
Law Sites
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
Factor, a managed services company that describes itself as a provider of “integrated law” to corporate legal departments, has acquired Theory and Principle, a legal technology design and development agency, in a move intended to advance Factor’s strategic shift toward developing and delivering AI-first legal services.
Insurance Journal
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
Insurance companies have so far paid out more than $6.9 billion for losses from the biggest two of the Los Angeles-area wildfires that swept through the region and destroyed tens of thousands of homes last month.
IP Watchdog
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
The controversy surrounding AI and copyright extends beyond the courtroom to the art market, where AI-generated works are increasingly contested. The ruling in Thomson Reuters v. Ross Intelligence adds legal weight to concerns about AIs impact on creative and commercial markets, including the sale of fine art through auction houses and galleries, and its potential to compete directly with copyright holders.
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Attorney at Work
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
Valentine's Day: The silly love songs, cheesy Netflix playlists. At Attorney at Work, we're all in, with a Friday Five filled with sweetheart ideas. The post Valentine’s Day Emergency? Five Sweetheart Ideas for Busy Lawyers appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
Law Sites
FEBRUARY 11, 2025
Voting has now closed and your votes have been tallied to pick the 15 legal tech startups that will get to participate as finalists in the ninth-annual Startup Alley at ABA TECHSHOW 2025, taking place April 2-5 in Chicago.
Insurance Journal
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
A pilot program in China that allows insurers to buy gold for the first time could free up billions of dollars of investment in the metal, adding further impetus to a record-setting rally. Prices hit a fresh peak.
IP Watchdog
FEBRUARY 9, 2025
Further to reports that Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) judges will soon be required to return to the office, the lingering question for many is what effect the orderas well as the current, indefinite hiring freezewill have on Supervisory Patent Examiners (SPEs) at the Office and on day to day operations of the examining corps more broadly.
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.
Attorney at Work
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
Have you told your clients you appreciate them lately? Perhaps some inspiration is in order. The post Ways to Tell Clients You Care appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
Law Sites
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
When it comes to contract negotiations, lawyers often find themselves spending countless hours haggling over standard agreements such as NDAs and SaaS contracts, with both sides often saying more or less the same thing, but in different words. What if there was a better way? Todays guests believe there is.
Legal Dive
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
The agency’s new chairman says he’s concerned the cable TV, network and theme park operator continues to promote diversity, equity and inclusion.
Insurance Journal
FEBRUARY 14, 2025
iink, a provider of technology to streamline the property damage insurance claims process and support faster payments to contractors, property owners, and claim professionals, is pleased to announce the appointment of Scott Fleszar as its new Chief Executive Officer. Mr.
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.
WA Bar News
FEBRUARY 11, 2025
An interview with King County District Court Judge Michael Finkle COLUMN BY SUNITHA ANJILVEL At a time when faith in and respect for our justice system is ebbing, I was honored to interview King County District Court Judge Michael Finkle. Before we get to the interview, I want to share explanations of two terms of art used by Judge Finkle, access to justice and therapeutic justice.
Law Sites
FEBRUARY 14, 2025
Join us live today at 3 p.m. ET for Legaltech Week, the show where a panel of journalists discusses the top stories of the week in legal tech and legal innovation. If you havent already, youcan sign up free here to attend. Register once and you are signed up for all future sessions.
Newport Beach California Business Litigation Law B
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
Business owners rely on attorneys to provide sound legal advice and representation. When attorneys fail to meet their obligations, it can result in major financial losses, such as significant revenue decline or business closure due to costly litigation or a damaged business reputation. Legal malpractice claims can be complex and require careful documentation.
Insurance Journal
FEBRUARY 11, 2025
Wildfire Defense Insurance Services Inc. has launched wildfire only coverage for E&S commercial property in California. The product is available for a range of commercial property classes of business.
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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