Sat.Sep 09, 2023 - Fri.Sep 15, 2023

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How to Quickly Redline Legal Documents With Word’s Built-In Compare Feature

Attorney at Work

Danielle DavisRoe | Learn to use Word's built-in compare feature to redline legal documents and you'll know exactly what changes are made by reviewers. The post How to Quickly Redline Legal Documents With Word’s Built-In Compare Feature appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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Kayla Prieto Highlighted in the Women of Legal Tech Series

Discovery Advocate

In a rapidly evolving world where the intersection of law and technology is increasingly critical, individuals like Kayla Prieto are setting a remarkable example. As an associate in the Litigation Practice Group and a member of the E-Discovery Advocacy and Management team at BakerHostetler, Prieto is making waves in the legal tech industry and her insights are not to be missed.

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4 Strategies for Preventing and Handling Frivolous Lawsuits

Lawmatics

There are more than 40 million lawsuits in the United states alone every year. Yet recent findings from the Rand institute for Civil Justice reveal that only 10% of Americans who have been injured, whether in a car accident, a workplace accident or a result of negligence, file a claim for compensation. And only 2% of those will ultimately proceed with a lawsuit.

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Third Circuit Cancels Watermelon Candy Trademark in Precedential Functionality Decision

IP Watchdog

On September 7, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit issued a precedential decision on trademark functionality doctrine in PIM Brands Inc. v. Haribo of America Inc. In affirming the district court’s grant of summary judgment, the Third Circuit found that PIM’s federally registered trademark to a wedge-shaped candy with green, white and red stripes should be canceled because the mark as a whole identifies the candy’s flavor.

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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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The Problem of Too Few Rural Lawyers

Attorney at Work

The problem of the shortage of rural lawyers now has a label. Areas with few or no lawyers are now called "legal deserts." The post The Problem of Too Few Rural Lawyers appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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Expertized

The 10b-5 Daily

To what extent can plaintiffs commission an expert report based on public information and rely on it in their complaint to adequately plead securities fraud? The Ninth Circuit recently addressed this issue in E. Ohman J:or Fonder AB v. NVIDIA Corp. , 2023 WL 5496507 (9th Cir. Aug. 25, 2023). A majority of the panel (Judge Fletcher and Judge Wallace) found that the expert report was credible and could be relied upon, even though it did not reference any internal corporate data or witness statem

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U.S. Chamber Announces Framework Aimed at Reshaping National IP Narrative

IP Watchdog

On September 13, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Global Innovation Policy Center (GIPC) announced that it had joined with 30 other signatories to publish a framework of intellectual property principles designed to maintain America’s global lead in innovation. Supported by a coalition of well-recognized individuals and trade organizations long supporting greater certainty in patent rights, the framework of IP principles is intended to serve as a guidebook for policymakers who want to address genui

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Differentiating Yourself

Attorney at Work

Sally Schmidt | What makes you different? Things you can do to help clients tell you apart from other lawyers. The post Differentiating Yourself appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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Embracing Diversity: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month at Hanzo

Hanzo Blog

Hispanic Heritage Month holds significant importance in the United States, observed annually from September 15th to October 15th. This time allows us at Hanzo to underscore our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. It is an occasion to celebrate the rich tapestry of Hispanic and Latinx cultures, a vital part of our diverse society.

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Top Traits For Succeeding In-House

InHouseBlog

Succeeding in-house can involve different factors than those critical for succeeding in private practice, but there are commonalities and there is no rest for the weary. Those who think that the in-house world is full of sunshine, rainbows and unicorns are often in for a surprise. The physical separation that Biglaw brings may breed more time for pontification and rumination, but in the in-house world, the client is often right down the hall and answers are needed immediately to keep the busines

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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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More Authors Sue OpenAI for Copyright Infringement

IP Watchdog

A Pulitzer Prize-winning author and a number of Tony, Grammy and Peabody award winners are the latest to sue OpenAI for copyright infringement based on the way it trains its popular chatbot, ChatGPT. In July, comedian Sarah Silverman and authors Christopher Golden and Richard Kadrey brought a similar suit against OpenAI.

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The Law Firm Ecosystem: Compensation

Attorney at Work

Erik Mazzone | Nothing breaks up law firms more frequently, quickly, or completely than disputes over compensation. The post The Law Firm Ecosystem: Compensation appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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Implied consent: What does it mean in Alabama?

DAPHNE ALABAMA CRIMINAL DEFENSE BLOG

Like many other states, Alabama enforces implied consent laws. These laws pertain to drivers who are said to be under the influence. In many cases, they are under the influence of alcohol, but it’s important to know that police officers do stop people from driving under the influence of illegal drugs, prescription medications and things of this nature, as well.

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Will Cultural Fit Be A Factor in Evaluating Your Next Job?

InHouseBlog

Many lawyers are remiss in not considering cultural fit when evaluating career opportunities. For some, especially those coming from the Biglaw world, the focus is on compensation, compensation and – don’t forget – compensation. While scrutinizing base salary, incentive compensation and advancement opportunities, lawyers often overlook cultural fit and its importance in developing a career path with purpose and meaning.

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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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CAFC Vacates Netflix and Apple Losses at PTAB in Two Precedential Rulings

IP Watchdog

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) today issued two precedential opinions vacating and remanding decisions of the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). In the first, the court said the PTAB abused its discretion in finding that Netflix, Inc. failed to articulate a field of endeavor to establish analogous art, vacating the Board’s decision in part.

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Grief Is Essential

Attorney at Work

Shawn Healy | Grief does not have to be scary. It is an essential part of our lives and part of the healing process. The post Grief Is Essential appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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The Best Certifications For Lawyers

CaseFox

Certifications help lawyers climb the ladder of success in their careers. The board-certified lawyer gets more attention from clients. Certification in the legal field demonstrates the passion and dedication of legal professionals toward their job. With the increase in complexity of the legal profession. More and more law firms are looking for lawyers who possess expertise and knowledge.

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5 Key Takeaways from the 2023 ACC Legal Technology Report (Adv.)

InHouseBlog

The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) and Exterro, the leader in Legal GRC software, once again partnered on an in-depth survey of in-house legal departments, this time producing the 2023 Legal Technology Report for In-House Legal Professionals. With survey responses from 252 in-house counsel and legal operations professionals across 22 countries, this report presents the types of legal technology organizations are using and their perceived effectiveness, purchasing behavior, and top techn

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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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WIPO is Seeking a Head of the Legislative, Policy and Technology Advice Section

IP Watchdog

The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is seeking a Head of the Legislative, Policy and Technology Advice Section of the Patent and Technology Law Division, Patents and Technology Sector. The Division is responsible for the implementation of WIPO's strategic goal concerning the balanced evolution of the international normative framework for intellectual property in the area of patents and related fields such as utility models and the protection of undisclosed information.

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Yes, You Do Need a Legal-Specific Website

Attorney at Work

Product Spotlight | Law firms require a strong web presence in a competitive market. Can legal-specific websites bring in new leads and convert them to clients? The post Yes, You Do Need a Legal-Specific Website appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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Microsoft Office 365 For Law Firms: A Complete Guide For Lawyers 

CaseFox

Law firms and lawyers are becoming more immune to the changing winds of technology in the legal world. Law firms are embracing different technologies at their own pace. To streamline their practice, lawyers and firms need to evolve the way they operate. Nowadays, most legal professionals understand the need for Microsoft Office 365 for law firms. They can easily move on from cumbersome files and time-consuming processes.

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Justice Ginsburg Stamp Launches In October

InHouseBlog

The USPS will launch its Justice Ginsburg stamp in October to honor the life of the incredibly popular Supreme Court Justice. Many are already planning on celebrating her legacy by affixing the Justice Ginsburg stamp on their holiday cards this year. If you plan to do so, get your stamps as soon as they are available as they are likely to go out of stock in short order.

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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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Other Barks & Bites for Friday, September 15: CAFC Issues Precedential Ruling in Design Patent Case; Tech Titans Testify Before Congress on AI; FTC Publishes Policy Statement on ‘Improper Patent Listings’

IP Watchdog

This week in Other Barks & Bites: the CAFC issues a precedential ruling in a design patent win for Columbia Sportswear; the country’s biggest tech CEOs testify before Congress on the state of artificial intelligence (AI) in the United States; the Federal Trade Commission releases a policy statement charging that brand pharmaceutical companies are improperly listing patents in the Orange Book; and the IFPMA explained the pharmaceutical industry’s priorities of innovation and pandemic prepare

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Wisconsin Lawyer: Now Featuring Bonus Ethicking

Ethicking

I am mired in hearing prep and other work, so blogging has been and will be a little bit sparse for a bit. In the meantime, if you’ve missed me, check out my debut as an ethics columnist in the Wisconsin Lawyer. I’ll be writing in every other issue, and the editor is letting me snark there too. I’m just not allowed to write about politics , though I was able to sneak in a Kanye 2020 reference.

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What To Do When Your Client Doesn’t Pay: Dealing With Non-Paying Legal Clients

CaseFox

When it comes to getting paid, lawyers have to hope for the best and be prepared for the worst. If you are a lawyer, you may have met a client who gets fuzzy when it comes to making payments. Some clients may delay their payments while others may try to avoid paying for the legal services they received. As a lawyer, you will have to deal with all different types of clients.

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Unveiling the Power of Juror Questionnaires and AI in Law

Jury Analyst

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a figment of sci-fi novels but a tangible reality impacting numerous sectors, including law. In the latest episode of our podcast, we unravel the power of Supplemental Juror Questionnaires (SJQs), shedding light on their potential to increase juror disclosure and combat common courtroom issues, and AI in jury selection and how it can be used to analyze data, predict juror behavior, and provide valuable insights before trial.

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What Vidal’s Sua Sponte Director Review of Unprecedented PTAB Sanctions Order Could Mean for PTAB Practice

IP Watchdog

If a sanctions order is the stuff of a Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) practitioner’s bad dreams, then the issuance of sanctions outright cancelling a client’s patent(s) qualifies as their worst nightmare. That nightmare happened to Longhorn Vaccine (“Longhorn”) in April of this year, when the PTAB canceled five of its patents as sanctions for Longhorn’s violation of the duty of candor relating to withholding test data that the PTAB deemed relevant to the patentability of the challenged cl

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How many applications should you submit?

Legally Speaking

Many candidates ask how many applications they should submit, but there is no definitive answer. However, we’ve asked Jake Schogger, Founder of Commercial Law Academy (an e-learning platform for aspiring commercial lawyers), for his take. Over to you Jake… How many applications should you submit in a particular recruitment cycle? I personally believe that the number of applications you submit should depend on two factors: How much time you are willing and able to commit to each application ?

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What To Do When Your Client Doesn’t Pay: Dealing With Non-Paying Legal Clients

CaseFox

When it comes to getting paid, lawyers have to hope for the best and be prepared for the worst. If you are a lawyer, you may have met a client who gets fuzzy when it comes to making payments. Some clients may delay their payments while others may try to avoid paying for the legal services they received. As a lawyer, you will have to deal with all different types of clients.

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Paxton.AI’s Tanguy Chau & Michael Ulin: How AI Allows Legal Work to Soar to New Heights (TGIR Ep. 220)

3 Geeks and a Law Blog

This episode of The Geek in Review podcast provides an in-depth look at how the AI assistant Paxton , created by Tanguy Chau and Mike Ulin , is transforming legal work. The hosts speak with the founders of Paxton to explore the pain points their technology aims to solve and how generative AI can enhance lawyers’ capabilities. Tanguy and Mike discuss their backgrounds in AI, regulatory compliance, venture capital, and management consulting.

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Blow to Computer-Implemented Inventions: Canadian Court of Appeal Strikes Down the Subject-Matter Eligibility Test

IP Watchdog

The Canadian Federal Court of Appeal (FCA), in Attorney General of Canada v. Benjamin Moore & Co. [2023 FCA 168], a 3-0 decision, recently set aside the test on subject matter eligibility of computer-implemented inventions laid down by the Federal Court [2022 FC 923] last year. Acclaimed by patent professionals as a “favorable decision for Canadian applicants who have computer-implemented inventions,” the test had, for the first time, presented a declaratory relief and guidance for examinin

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Building a Diverse Firm: Leading with Inclusion – Sana Saddique – S7E19

Legally Speaking

Are you curious about the transformative power of diversity and inclusion in the legal profession? This week we’re super excited to be chatting with Sana Saddique , a lawyer and the founder of Collective Law Solicitors. Sana’s journey in law began with facing unique challenges as a young Asian Muslim woman in a profession dominated by homogeneity.