Sat.Jan 20, 2024 - Fri.Jan 26, 2024

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Protecting Your Investment: How to Realize a Robust ROI From Associates

Attorney at Work

Wendy Merrill | The only way younger associate attorneys will make money for your firm is if they feel the firm is invested in their training and success. The post Protecting Your Investment: How to Realize a Robust ROI From Associates appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms & Lawyers.

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FTC and DOJ Update Guidance Regarding Preservation of Data from Collaboration Tools and Ephemeral Messages

Discovery Advocate

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Antitrust Division announced today in a joint statement that both agencies are updating language in their standard preservation letters, second requests, voluntary access letters and compulsory legal process, including grand jury subpoenas, to address organizations’ increased use of collaboration tools and ephemeral messaging platforms.

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Legal AI Tools

Lawmatics

Legal software utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) helps law firms automate routine tasks like billing and document management, allowing lawyers and staff to focus on strategic tasks (or other areas that require their skills and expertise) and less on repetitive administrative tasks. How is AI Being Used in the Legal Field? AI is increasingly being used in the legal industry to streamline processes, enhance efficiency, and provide valuable insights.

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Coalition of Academics Sends Letter Opposing Biden Administration’s March-In Rights Proposal

IP Watchdog

Today, a letter signed by a coalition of top academics opposing the Biden Administration’s efforts to exercise march-in rights under the Bayh-Dole Act of 1980 was sent to the White House. Signed by academics in fields including law, economic policy and sciences, the letter warns the Biden Administration that its efforts to drive down drug pricing by seizing patent rights will “undermine fundamental principles that have made the American IP system the golden standard for supporting domestic innov

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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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Becoming a Burnout-Proof Attorney: 5 Steps

Attorney at Work

Gray Robinson | The stress of a law practice is unrelenting — these practices can help you become more resilient. The post Becoming a Burnout-Proof Attorney: 5 Steps appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms & Lawyers.

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What Should Be on Your AI Wishlist for eDiscovery: Insights from Dave Ruel, VP of Product at Hanzo

Hanzo Blog

In the rapidly evolving world of Artificial Intelligence (AI), it's crucial for enterprises to adopt technologies that integrate seamlessly into mission-critical workflows. Understanding the practicalities of this integration, especially in the legal domain, is key. To delve deeper into this topic, I had the opportunity to speak with Dave Ruel, VP of Product at Hanzo.

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Witnesses Clash Over Potential Pros and Cons of PERA in Senate IP Subcommittee Hearing

IP Watchdog

The Senate Judiciary Committee’s Subcommittee on Intellectual Property today held a hearing featuring eight witnesses who testified about the need to restore certainty to U.S. patent eligibility law. Most, but not all, agreed such a need exists and urged quick passage of the Patent Eligibility Restoration Act of 2023 (PERA). Senators Chris Coons (D-DE) and Thom Tillis (R-NC) introduced PERA in June of last year.

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Lawyers: Take a Thoughtful?Approach to AI If You Want to Lead the Pack 

Attorney at Work

Lawyers who ask “What business problems am I trying to solve, and where can AI assist with those problems?” will come out on top with AI. The post Lawyers: Take a Thoughtful Approach to AI If You Want to Lead the Pack appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms & Lawyers.

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How To Be A Burnout-Proof Attorney

InHouseBlog

We’ve posted before on the many challenges facing lawyers and the legal profession, but it is a story worth retelling to keep it front of mind. Becoming a burnout-proof attorney can not only help your career, it can transform your life and your relationships at home, at work and socially. While many believe that the in-house world is green pastures, others recognize the daily challenges that in-house practice entails and that can make work-life even harder than in law firm life. “The

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MyCase and Clearbrief: Utilize AI for a Competitive Edge

MyCase

Artificial intelligence (AI) has taken the world by storm, and many legal professionals are learning how to leverage it to their advantage. In fact, the Future Ready Lawyer 2023 survey , which surveyed over 700 legal professionals, found that 73% of respondents expect to integrate generative AI into their legal work within the next year. As the legal industry learns how to adopt AI technology, MyCase has partnered with Clearbrief AI to empower legal professionals to quickly draft legal briefs an

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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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CAFC Denies APPLE JAZZ Mark Owner’s Mandamus Bid But Tells TTAB it Expects Cancellation Decision ‘Promptly’

IP Watchdog

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) today denied Charles Bertini’s petition for a writ of mandamus asking the court to order the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to decide his trademark cancellation case against Apple, Inc. According to Bertini, the cancellation case has been in limbo at the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) for more than three years, “despite [the TTAB’s] policy and frequent public statements by top USPTO officials that it decides cases after

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Business Development Strategy for Lawyers | Open the Playbook

Attorney at Work

Sally Schmidt | The best coaches put their players in a position to succeed; do the same thing for your business development. The post Business Development Strategy for Lawyers | Open the Playbook appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms & Lawyers.

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The Art of Building Successful Cause Challenges

Sound Jury Blog

One piece of advice for building a successful cause challenge – take it a step (or two) further than you think is necessary. One venue where this lesson is especially important is in Arizona courts, where beginning January 1, 2022, there are no longer peremptory challenges – only cause challenges. The courts of course made this change to eliminate attorney bias and to create a jury pool that more closely reflects the community.

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Massive Data Centralization for MS 365 Does Not Work for Enterprise eDiscovery and Information Governance Workflows

Next Generation E-Discovery Law & Tech Blog

By John Patzakis and Charles Meier CIOs and legal and compliance executives often aspire to implement information governance programs like defensible deletion, data migration, and data audits to detect risks and remediate non-compliance. However, without an actual and scalable technology platform to effectuate these goals, those aspirations remain just that.

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Deposition Prep Like a Pro: Insights from a Paralegals 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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Supreme Court Skips Case on Individual Liability for Willful Trademark Infringement

IP Watchdog

The U.S. Supreme Court today denied certiorari to Diamond J Wholesale, LLC, who petitioned the Court in December 2023 to clarify how individual liability for willful trademark infringement by a corporation should be assessed. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit in August 2023 backed a Georgia district court’s finding that Diamond and its owner, Raj Solomon, willfully infringed trademarks owned by Top Tobacco, L.P., Republic Technologies (NA), LLC, and Republic Tobacco, L.P.

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Back to Basics: Legal Trust Accounting. Stay Compliant with Confidence!

Attorney at Work

Product Spotlight | Mistakes with legal trust accounting can lead to serious consequences. Let CosmoLex provide you with the tools necessary to remain compliant. The post Back to Basics: Legal Trust Accounting. Stay Compliant with Confidence! appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms & Lawyers.

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Looking for Personal Records? Don’t Know How?

The Barrister

Below are the four most common documents that are necessary for travel, applications, finances, and just in general to have on hand for your own personal use. Below you’ll find information for locating South Carolina vital records and driving records, Social Security cards, and U.S. passports. If there are any other documents or information that you feel you need help finding or should be a document that you need on hand, a great book in the library is How to find out anything : from extre

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MyCase IQ: The Responsible Evolution of Legal AI

MyCase

Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) is not a fleeting trend, but a critical tool reshaping the future of the legal profession. Embracing this technological revolution is imperative for lawyers and legal professionals who aim to remain competitive and relevant. Recent statistics underscore this urgency: A Wolters Kluwer report reveals that 73% of surveyed lawyers plan to incorporate generative AI into their legal practice within the next year.

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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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AI Research Pilot Launched by NSF with USPTO as Partner

IP Watchdog

The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) announced today that it is launching the National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource (NAIRR) pilot, as directed by President Biden’s Executive Order on AI in October 2023. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is one of 10 government agencies that are partnering with NSF on the pilot. Biden’s October Executive Order (EO) announced a series of new agency directives for managing risks related to the use of artificial intelligence (AI) techno

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LawTech, Firm Culture & Lessons Learned – Alex McPherson of Ignition Law – S7E38

Legally Speaking

This week we’re super excited to be chatting Alex McPherson, the founder of Ignition Law. Discover the story behind Ignition Law and how Alex turned his vision of a modern, client-focused legal firm into reality. The journey of building Ignition Law hasn’t been without challenges.

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SCOTUS Grants Solicitor General’s Bid to Argue in Case About Retrospective Relief Under Copyright Act

IP Watchdog

The U.S. Supreme Court today granted a request by the U.S. Solicitor General to participate in oral argument as an amicus in Warner Chappell Music v. Nealy, which challenges a circuit court ruling that, under the discovery accrual rule, monetary damages for infringement under the Copyright Act are available for acts occurring outside of the Copyright Act’s three-year statute of limitations.

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Other Barks and Bites for Friday, January 26: CAFC Grants Transfer Out of Texas for Honeywell; Google Settles AI Chip Patent Lawsuit; Judge Newman’s Lawyers Make Her Case Before D.C. Judge

IP Watchdog

This week in Other Barks and Bites: the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) says Judge Alan Albright abused his discretion in denying transfer to Honeywell; Judge Pauline Newman argues to keep her district court case against CAFC alive; Google settles a patent lawsuit launched by an AI chip company asking $1.67 billion in damages; the International Trademark Association (INTA) publishes a report highlighting companies’ IP value; and the Pokemon Company releases a statement on po

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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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Patent Filings Roundup: End to the New Year Lull; Torchlight Patent IPRs Instituted

IP Watchdog

Filings began picking up again this week after a slow start in the new year in both the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) and district courts. The PTAB had a busy week with 31 new filings—one Post Grant Review (PGR) and the rest Inter Partes Reviews (IPRs). Nearly half of all new PTAB filings came from just two entities: Apple and Neurent Medical.

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World Intellectual Property Organization is Seeking a Senior Director, PCT Legal and International Affairs Department, Patents and Technology Sector

IP Watchdog

The World Intellectual Property Organization is Seeking a Senior Director, PCT Legal and International Affairs Department, Patents and Technology Sector. The post is in the PCT Legal and International Affairs Department of the Patents and Technology Sector. This Department is responsible for the development of policies and the provision of strategic direction to preserve and strengthen the role of the PCT as the central node in the international patent system, and to support the PCT system stake

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The UK Supreme Court DABUS Decision: The End or Just a Bump in the Road for AI Inventors?

IP Watchdog

As reported on IPWatchdog, the UK Supreme court recently ruled that a trained neural network (an Artificial Intelligence known as DABUS) could not be listed as the inventor on two patent applications filed by Dr. Stephen Thaler at the UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO). As a result, the two applications were treated as withdrawn for failing to comply with the requirements of the UK Patents Act 1977.

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Vidal Awards VLSI Attorney Fees for OpenSky Abuse

IP Watchdog

U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Director Kathi Vidal on Monday made public an order from December awarding VLSI Technology LLC $413,264.15 for “time spent addressing OpenSky’s abusive behavior” in a years-long and circuitous case between the two companies. Vidal first issued her precedential Director review ruling in October 2022, holding that inter partes review (IPR) petitioner OpenSky Industries, LLC abused the IPR process in its conduct with patent owner, VLSI Technology LLC, and sa

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The Impact of AI for Lawyers: Benefits and Challenges

MyCase

Artificial intelligence (AI) is not just the tech buzzword of the decade but a transformative force reshaping industries worldwide. AI expands far beyond unlocking your smartphone with a glance or tracking the journey of your lunch order. How does AI fit into the stringent, compliance-driven world of law? The answer lies in harnessing the power of AI with precision and expertise.