Attorney at Work

APRIL 27, 2023

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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Lawmatics

APRIL 27, 2023

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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Simple Legal

APRIL 27, 2023

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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IP Watchdog

APRIL 23, 2023

The European Union is reportedly considering sweeping new regulations for the licensing and litigation of standard essential patents (SEPs), which make fair-minded observers wonder whether any sane adults are in charge at the European Commission (EC). The EU’s proposed new regulatory regime is scheduled to be released on April 26 by the Directorate for the Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs (DG GROW) of the European Commission (EC).

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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?

Attorney at Work

APRIL 26, 2023

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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Lawmatics

APRIL 25, 2023

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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IP Watchdog

APRIL 25, 2023

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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Attorney at Work

APRIL 25, 2023

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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Hanzo Blog

APRIL 25, 2023

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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CaseFox

APRIL 25, 2023

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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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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IP Watchdog

APRIL 24, 2023

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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Attorney at Work

APRIL 24, 2023

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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Jonathan Leach LLC

APRIL 28, 2023

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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CaseFox

APRIL 24, 2023

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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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.

IP Watchdog

APRIL 25, 2023

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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Evidence at Trial

APRIL 26, 2023

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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The Cloud Court Blog

APRIL 24, 2023

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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MyCase

APRIL 24, 2023

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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Advertiser: Trellis

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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IP Watchdog

APRIL 25, 2023

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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Legally Speaking

APRIL 23, 2023

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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3 Geeks and a Law Blog

APRIL 26, 2023

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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Percipient

APRIL 22, 2023

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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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.

IP Watchdog

APRIL 27, 2023

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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CaseFox

APRIL 27, 2023

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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IP Watchdog

APRIL 27, 2023

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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IP Watchdog

APRIL 26, 2023

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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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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IP Watchdog

APRIL 25, 2023

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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IP Watchdog

APRIL 24, 2023

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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IP Watchdog

APRIL 24, 2023

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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IP Watchdog

APRIL 28, 2023

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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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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