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Deep Dive Recap: Mastering Promotional Email Marketing with Lawmatics

Lawmatics

Register for upcoming Monthly Deep Dives here. Marketing can be a tall order for legal professionals to handle in-house, but Lawmatics has everything you need to become a master marketer. Unlike generic CRMs, our platform is specifically designed for legal specific needs, offering customized tools to help promote events, run promotions, and manage any other marketing needs.

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Why Every Law Firm Needs Slack

Attorney at Work

Are you tired of constantly switching between multiple communication tools, email inboxes and collaboration platforms in your law firm? If you want to streamline your work processes and become more productive, consider Slack for centralizing your communications. As I’ve written here before, one of my team’s favorite collaboration tools is the chat-based communication app Slack. […] The post Why Every Law Firm Needs Slack appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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Speakers Conflict on Urgency of USPTO Changes to Accommodate AI in Invention Process

IP Watchdog

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) held its East Coast Listening Session on AI Inventorship today, featuring both USPTO staff and patent stakeholder speakers contemplating possible approaches to patenting in a world in which generative artificial intelligence (AI) almost seems to have snuck up on everyone. While many speakers cautioned against moving too quickly to change the rules for AI-generated inventions, others warned that doing nothing could result in chaos for the USPTO and gra

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Lawyer Trust Accounts and FDIC Insurance: What You Need to Know

CaseFox

If you are a lawyer, you are required to maintain a trust account to hold funds that belong to your clients. This account is also referred to as an IOLTA account (Interest on Lawyers’ Trust Accounts) or a client trust account. One question that often comes up is whether these accounts are FDIC insured. In this blog, we will explore the topic of lawyer trust accounts and FDIC insurance to help you understand what you need to know.

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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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TikTok Tactics for Law Firms: 5 Tips to Generate Legal Leads

Lawmatics

Surely, by now, you’ve heard about TikTok, the video-based social media app that is all the rage. Initially, the platform gained popularity during the pandemic and lockdown as a way to entertain and connect people, but it persisted beyond 2020 and has exceeded one billion users. When it comes to TikTok, all you need is a phone with a camera and no editing required.

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Three Tips for a New Level of Success in a Family-Owned Law Practice

Attorney at Work

Teddy Snyder | These three issues are important to every firm, but they take on a new dynamic in a family-run practice. The post Three Tips for a New Level of Success in a Family-Owned Law Practice appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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The Downside of ESG: The Dangers of Greenwashing

Hanzo Blog

In recent years, there has been an increasing trend for companies to claim environmental sustainability, making public commitments to lower carbon emissions and other eco-friendly measures. However, this rise in environmental claims has also led to the concern of greenwashing, where companies make false or exaggerated statements about their environmental practices.

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Innovation in Law Firms: Breaking the Mold for Better Client Service

CaseFox

Innovation is a buzzword that is often associated with tech startups and Silicon Valley, but it is becoming increasingly important in every industry, including the legal profession. Law firms that embrace innovation and incorporate new technologies into their practice are better equipped to provide better client service and stay competitive in a rapidly changing marketplace.

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What Does a Conversation With a Legal Virtual Receptionist Really Sound Like?

Attorney at Work

Product Spotlight | What does a conversation with a legal virtual receptionist really sound like? Make every client conversation a great one with these 3 tips. The post What Does a Conversation With a Legal Virtual Receptionist Really Sound Like? appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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What the Dominion Voting Systems Case Could Mean for the FOX NEWS Trademark

IP Watchdog

The Dominion Voting Systems lawsuit against Fox News attracted lots of attention. Claims of defamation, damages of $1.6 billion, the role of the First Amendment, and the press’ right to free speech were all key talking points around this lawsuit. What was not a part of these discussions were the implications to Fox’s trademark, FOX NEWS®. This case, even though it just settled, may have just cost Fox News a lot more than the $787.5 million settlement and the subsequent departure of Tucker Carlso

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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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You Subpoenaed My Documents, Shouldn’t You Pay for Them?

Percipient

Your company received a document subpoena in a legal dispute in which it is not involved. Or it received a data request from a consumer under the GDPR or California Consumer Privacy Act. Who covers the expense in responding to it? If the subpoena issued is in federal litigation, your company is likely responsible for the cost of compliance, especially if it has a connection to the litigation.

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Evaluating the Use of Large Language Models for Safe Use in Law Firms

CaseFox

Large language models, such as GPT-3, have gained widespread attention for their ability to perform complex language tasks, such as language translation, content generation, and text summarization. However, as with any new technology, there are concerns about the safe and ethical use of these models in law firms. The primary concern with large language models is the potential for bias and discrimination.

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Despite Advances in AI, It’s the Same Old Contract Negotiation Dance

Attorney at Work

Andy Banquer The post Despite Advances in AI, It’s the Same Old Contract Negotiation Dance appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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Supreme Court Dodges AI Inventor Question with Denial of DABUS Case

IP Watchdog

One day before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is set to hold its first public listening session on AI inventorship, the U.S. Supreme Court today denied certiorari in the case of Thaler v. Vidal, which asked the Court to consider the question: “Does the Patent Act categorically restrict the statutory term ‘inventor’ to human beings alone?

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What Is a Shadow Jury?

Jonathan Leach LLC

How a Shadow Jury May Help You Win Your Case During a jury trial, it may be challenging to get a good read on the jurors. You may be unsure whether a witness’s testimony seemed credible or if a piece of evidence was effective. A shadow jury can help you determine if your case is moving in the right direction by giving you real-time feedback from a group of independent, unbiased individuals.

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Social Media Evidence: What You Need To Know

Evidence at Trial

Is social media good or bad? Is it the best way to communicate or the worst? It is, of course, neither and both. Never before have non-celebrities or non-journalists been able to reach millions and display what would otherwise be undiscovered talent. And yet we also find material on social media that falls short of most bathroom stall graffiti standards.

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An Open Letter to Litigators (i.e., Unreliable Witnesses)

The Cloud Court Blog

Dear Litigation Friends: It is with regret that I write to inform you that you are a profoundly unreliable witness. You’re an unreliable witness to the depositions you took and you’re an unreliable witness to the depositions you defended. And if you have been—as I have been—a serial witness, then you should know you’re an unreliable witness when it comes to your own testimony, too.

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Killian Petitions Supreme Court to End Alice/Mayo

IP Watchdog

Jeffrey Killian yesterday submitted a petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Supreme Court asking the Court to provide clear guidance on or else throw out the Alice/Mayo test for patent eligibility. Killian is involved in an ongoing patent dispute in which the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) rejected claims of his U.S. Patent Application No. 14/450,042 under Section 101.

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Upgrade Your Cloud-Based Law Firm Software: Maximize Profit and Billable Time

MyCase

Law practice management software (LPMS) is growing at an accelerated rate among law firms looking to improve business competitiveness, productivity, and profitability. According to the American Bar Association (ABA) 2022 Tech Report , the adoption growth of LPMS is clear—with a notable increase in solo and small firms. Solo practitioners increased use from 32% in 2021 to 45% in 2022 Firms of 10-49 attorneys increased use from 22% in 2021 to 40% in 2022 Firms of 100 more attorneys increased use

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The Ultimate Guide to Legally Speaking Podcast: Top 10 Episodes of All Time

Legally Speaking

Join us for a special episode of the Legally Speaking Podcast as we revisit our most popular and informative episodes of all time. In this Ultimate Guide, we present our top 10 episodes that cover a wide range of legal topics and issues, from basic guides to emerging trends in the legal industry. #10 – The Future of Legaltech: Why Clio is Investing in Legal Technology Innovation – Shubham Datta – S5E8 #09 – Why I Quit Law – Jaysen Sutton – S5E25 #08 –

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6 questions to help evaluate your legal tech stack

Simple Legal

At a certain point in life, we crave simplicity. Deciding what to have for lunch each day is stressful, so we turn to meal prep. We watch shows about cluttered homes becoming beautifully organized — does Marie Kondo ring a bell? We take stock of what’s unnecessary in our lives and remove it, so only the most efficient and necessary things remain. You should use the same approach when it comes to your legal tech stack.

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Get Your Comments In: Tell the ITC the U.S. Should Not Give Away Key Technologies Once Again

IP Watchdog

With the planet now awash in unused vaccines, efforts are underway to extend the TRIPS waiver to our COVID diagnostics and therapeutics (terms that are poorly defined). By the way, China is considered a “developing country” that could use the waiver. The U.S. Trade Representative asked the U.S. International Trade Commission to investigate whether or not such an extension is justified.

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Revolutionizing Legal Practice: The Impact of CaseText’s CoCounsel on Law and Technology with Pablo Arredondo, Evan Shenkman, and Darth Vaughn (TGIR Ep. 199)

3 Geeks and a Law Blog

In this episode of “The Geek in Review,” hosts Greg Lambert and Marlene Gebauer engage in a fascinating conversation with legal technology experts ⁠ Pablo Arredondo ⁠ , ⁠ Evan Shenkman ⁠ , and ⁠ Darth Vaughn ⁠. They discuss their proactive approach to incorporating AI technology, specifically ⁠ CaseText’s CoCounsel ⁠ , into their legal practice and business operations.

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Celebrating the Rule of Law: Understanding the Significance of Law Day

CaseFox

Law Day is celebrated every year on May 1st to commemorate the importance of the rule of law in our society. It is a day for us to reflect on the role of the law in our lives and the importance of upholding its principles. The significance of Law Day lies in the recognition of the fact that the rule of law is a fundamental principle of democratic societies.

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House IP Subcommittee Suggests Vidal is Overstepping with Advance PTAB Proposals

IP Watchdog

Today’s hearing of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property and the Internet on Oversight of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) demonstrated some confusion on the part of Congress about the intent of USPTO Director Kathi Vidal’s recent Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) on changes to Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) processes, and suggested the Subcommittee members believe she may be exceeding her authority.

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Talking Women in IP for World IP Day: Mentorship, Mindsets and Managing Bias

IP Watchdog

In honor of World IP Day 2023, IPWatchdog yesterday hosted a webinar titled after this year's theme, “Women and Intellectual Property: Accelerating Innovation and Creativity.” The webinar was sponsored by IP.com and focused on the many ways that advocates for the U.S. intellectual property system can actively create an environment for young professionals to begin thinking about how they can approach careers in the field of IP law.

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Post-Vivint Patent Office Treatment of Ex Parte Reexaminations After Non-Instituted IPRs

IP Watchdog

Given the various ways the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) can exercise discretion to deny institution of an inter partes review (IPR) petition (and the corresponding non?appealability of those decisions), ex parte reexamination is becoming an attractive option to challenge patent validity following a decision not to institute. Because a later filed ex parte reexamination is often viewed as a “second bite at the apple,” there were questions as to how the U.S.

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CAFC Affirms ITC Enablement Ruling Under ‘Infrequently Applied’ Anderson Test

IP Watchdog

On April 20, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) issued a precedential opinion in FS.com v. International Trade Commission affirming the ITC’s determination that fiber optic cable distributor FS.com violated 19 U.S.C. § 1337 by importing goods infringing upon patent claims owned by Corning Optical Communications. This relatively short Federal Circuit decision dealt mainly with FS.com’s enablement arguments on appeal, which the appellate court nixed after finding that skilled

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This Week in Washington IP: Celebrating World IP Day, House Hearing on Oversight of USPTO, and the Future of AI

IP Watchdog

This week in Washington IP news, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and others celebrate World Intellectual Property Day with multiple events. A House subcommittee holds a hearing overseeing recent developments at the USPTO. The Senate is also in session as it discusses the two new finalized rules from the Small Business Administration on expanding capital access to small businesses.

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USTR’s Special 301 Report Says China’s Improvement on IP Has Slowed

IP Watchdog

The United States Trade Representative (USTR) released its annual Special 301 Report on April 26, adding two countries to the “Watch List”: Bulgaria and Belarus. In total, there are now 29 countries on either the Priority Watch List or Watch List, up from 27 last year. Belarus was added because it passed a law that “legalized unlicensed use of certain copyrighted works if the right holder is from a foreign state ‘committing unfriendly actions.

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Other Barks & Bites for Friday, April 28: New R&D Center for Semiconductor Tech on the Horizon, European Commission Proposes New Patent Rules, and Ed Sheeran Appears in Court to Address Copyright Infringement Allegations

IP Watchdog

This week in Other Barks & Bites: the Department of Commerce outlines plans to establish a new R&D Center dedicated to semiconductor technology; the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) announces record participation in patent pro bono program; and the European Commission proposes new patent rules to reduce friction between EU countries.

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Patent Filings Roundup: Slow Board Week Highlights Reduced Use of PTAB; Acacia and IV Sue, Settle, and are Challenged in Ongoing Campaigns; Advisory ANPRM on Fintiv Changes Drops

IP Watchdog

It was another low patent-filing week at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB), with just 12 new petitions (about half of last year’s average); district court filings were average with 47 new filings. Acacia subsidiary Atlas Global received more petitions on patents that are part of its broad assertion campaign; some Centripetal patents were instituted by a defendant in that going campaign; Intellectual Ventures appears to have settled the latest round of automotive litigation before Judge Al