Attorney at Work
FEBRUARY 22, 2023
Tom Lambotte | Law firm data breaches are not so much an "if" as a "when" event, so prepare accordingly. The post Preparing Your Law Firm for a Data Breach appeared first on Attorney at Work.
Simple Legal
FEBRUARY 23, 2023
Today’s legal professionals should be strategic partners in the decision-making process at their businesses. Instead of just being brought in to handle problems or to review a contract, you have an opportunity to step up and lead game-changing initiatives. But it’s not as easy as that. Legal teams are often viewed as the “No Police,” according to Onit’s Enterprise Legal Reputation (ELR) Report. 61% of the ELR respondents see legal teams as bureaucratic, and 73% of respondents in France said they
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IP Watchdog
FEBRUARY 23, 2023
The U.S. Copyright Office (USCO) this week finalized its refusal to uphold, in part, a registration it issued to Kristina Kashtanova for a graphic novel that contained generative artwork and human story and design elements. In a letter sent to Kashtanova’s counsel on Tuesday, the USCO expressed its concerns that underlying artwork generated using the AI-powered text-to-image tool Midjourney was capable of meeting the human authorship requirement for copyright protection.
Lawmatics
FEBRUARY 23, 2023
Register for upcoming Monthly Deep Dives here. No matter the size of your team, Tasks have the power to transform your process flow from clunky and manual to streamlined and automated. In Lawmatics, a Task is exactly what it sounds like: it is a to-do item pertaining to a particular matter that can be assigned to yourself or any other user in your organization.
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Finance teams find Trellis to be particularly effective in conducting comprehensive due diligence on both individuals and businesses. With our court data solution, financial experts can access critical litigation insights, making it an invaluable resource for informed decision-making in the financial sector.
Attorney at Work
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
Teddy Snyder | Adopt “yes, I can” as your motto, and go after that well-deserved award. The post Give Yourself a Pat on the Back — and an Award appeared first on Attorney at Work.
Discovery Advocate
FEBRUARY 20, 2023
In re Grand Jury , 23 F.4th 1088 (9th Cir. 2022), appeal dismissed as improvidently granted, In re Grand Jury , 598 U.S. _ (2023) (No. 21-1397). Summary of the Case: The Supreme Court, which had initially agreed to consider a circuit split on a privilege issue that commonly arises in discovery, reversed course and dismissed the writ of certiorari as “improvidently granted”—meaning the Supreme Court will not resolve the circuit split this term.
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Lawmatics
FEBRUARY 22, 2023
What is your role at Lawmatics, and what does your job entail? I am the Talent & People Operations Leader at Lawmatics. I am responsible for full cycle recruiting, human resources, office operations, events, DE&I and culture. In my role I support company growth goals and individual employee growth goals. I am here for whatever anyone can need - I’m THE people person.
Attorney at Work
FEBRUARY 20, 2023
Annette Choti | Not only will a podcast increase your reach and build your brand, but the barriers to entry in the podcasting space are low. The post Why You Should Still Start a Podcast for Your Law Firm appeared first on Attorney at Work.
CaseFox
FEBRUARY 24, 2023
Over the years, technology has impacted every business around the globe. Success rate of any business revolves around technology and automation. It’s practically impossible to operate all operations in-house while delivering a high-end, client-centric experience. Instead, for many small businesses which do not exempt solo practitioners and small law firms.
IP Watchdog
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
On February 17, 2023, Germany ratified the Agreement on the Unified Patent Court. This means that the Unified Patent Court (UPC) will definitely go live on June 1, 2023. Thus, it’s time to get one’s ducks in a row and to prepare for this new court system, which provides for a new pan European injunction in patent matters. In order to faciliate such preparation, we will be providing a series of five articles over the coming months until the system starts that will deal with the most important asp
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?
Hanzo Blog
FEBRUARY 22, 2023
In ediscovery, most of the information collected during litigation involves email and other communication data (e.g. Slack and MS Teams). But the growing use of SaaS applications adds an additional element to the blanket term “collaboration data.” These applications encompass many uses, including project management, ticketing services, content management, sales data, and more.
Attorney at Work
FEBRUARY 24, 2023
Use marketing automation to streamline email campaigns, reach more leads in less time, and create data-driven strategies that work. The post How to Use Marketing Automation and Email to Get More Qualified Leads in Less Time appeared first on Attorney at Work.
InHouseBlog
FEBRUARY 24, 2023
Law departments are constantly looking for new and innovative outside counsel management strategies. The Mad Clientist presents five new strategies in their recent post, which is a quick and valuable read. Law firms dislike muscular outside counsel guidelines , so selecting the right outside counsel and managing them effectively is key to your organization’s success.
IP Watchdog
FEBRUARY 22, 2023
Last week, U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers issued an order denying Cellspin Soft’s motion for recusal that sought the vacatur of a summary judgment that released Fitbit, Nike, Under Armour, and others from patent infringement liability. Judge Gonzalez Rogers wrote “in short, plaintiff’s attack on the integrity of the judiciary… not only demonstrates a measure of desperation, but is divorced from the law and the facts.
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!
The Cloud Court Blog
FEBRUARY 24, 2023
It’s official: Gibson ™ is our peak Testimony Intelligence solution. It began as a series of reports combined into a dashboard that provided insights about deposition transcripts. Now, Gibson is more than a tool; it’s a partner for any litigator that augments their ability to devise deposition strategies and tactics and improve outcomes. (We say that it helps you with "Moneyballing" litigation by optimizing every iota of testimony data and performance data to drive better results.
Jonathan Leach LLC
FEBRUARY 23, 2023
How a Trial Consultant Can Help You Win Your Case If you are preparing for a contentious trial, it is important to use every tool available. Attorneys often turn to trial consultants to help them with everything from jury selection to witness preparation. Hiring a trial consultant can help you discover any weaknesses in your case and ensure that you have strategies to counter opposing arguments.
InHouseBlog
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
The perception of in-house counsel is not dissimilar from how people view lawyers in private practice, but there are significant differences. And both in-house counsel and private practice lawyers should strive to be seen as proactive, value-added and nimble members of the greater client team. Getting there often requires change, and lawyers are notoriously resistant to change (cough: Legal Tech).
IP Watchdog
FEBRUARY 24, 2023
Luxury design house Hermès International and Hermès of Paris, Inc. (Hermès) is known for designing, producing and marketing the iconic Birkin handbag. Since 1986, Hermès has sold over $1 billion worth of these handbags in the United States, with over $100 million dollars of sales in the past 10 years alone. With its distinctive appearance and high price tag, the Birkin bag is considered a symbol of wealth and exclusivity.
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.
CaseFox
FEBRUARY 23, 2023
Falling demand, declining profits, and rising expenses have created a challenging climate for law firms in 2023, a new industry report warned, with more layoffs likely as clients tighten their belts and move work to lower-priced firms. Law firms are complex organizations which spin around various workflow processes , including lawyers, support staff, clients, and the legal system itself.
3 Geeks and a Law Blog
FEBRUARY 22, 2023
The promise of AI has been around for decades, but it is the last three months that has finally caused an awakening so forceful, that even the legal industry understands it needs to be ready for the upcoming Age of AI. This week’s guest has worked toward that goal of integrating AI and other technologies into the practice of law for more than forty years.
InHouseBlog
FEBRUARY 18, 2023
Contract negotiation is a key role for many in-house counsel. With hectic schedules and looming deadlines, it is easy to forget to prepare your contract negotiation for success. Starting off on the right foot can often lead to a more productive process, which can be the bedrock for a successful business relationship. It’s key not to alienate people using contracts , and if you are reviewing a ton of contracts take some time to remember that a little preparation goes a long way. “My m
IP Watchdog
FEBRUARY 23, 2023
A number of amici weighed in this week on Novartis Pharmaceuticals’ petition to the U.S. Supreme Court asking the Justices to consider whether the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) should have been allowed to vacate the decision of a previous three-judge panel composed of different judges, thus invalidating Novartis’ patent for a dosing regimen for its multiple sclerosis drug, Gilenya.
Advertiser: Trellis
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My Shingle
FEBRUARY 22, 2023
Hey MyShingle Readers – As you may have noticed, I’ve taken a little bit of a posting break. After 20 years, it’s time for me to refocus on what today’s new law firm owners need and how I can help. I’ve been working on a course based on the materials in Solo by Choice, and… The post New Stuff Coming – Stay Tuned appeared first on My Shingle.
Legally Speaking
FEBRUARY 22, 2023
Contents: Chapter 1: An introduction to wellbeing and screen time Chapter 2: Responsible screen time and health Chapter 3: Managing communications Chapter 4: Useful Links Chapter 1: An introduction to wellbeing and screen time Look around you. How many screens are within close range? As modern technology becomes increasingly integrated into our societies and our lives, it is important to pay attention to how much time we spend looking at screens.
IP Watchdog
FEBRUARY 22, 2023
The Global Innovation Policy Center (GIPC) of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce issued its 11th annual International IP Index today, striking what seems like a more dismal tone than usual compared with past reports. While 18 economies saw modest progress on IP protection improvements, 28 economies, including many of the high-scorers, like the United States and the United Kingdom, had a 0% change in score.
IP Watchdog
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) on Friday, February 17, ruled in a precedential opinion that a Nebraska district court abused its discretion in granting a preliminary injunction barring the owner of patents on holiday string lights from communicating to its customers that a competitor was infringing its patents. Lite-Netics, LLC sued Holiday Bright Lights (HBL) in the U.S.
Speaker: Andrew Klein and Jennifer Vandenplas
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
FEBRUARY 19, 2023
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s (USPTO’s) announcement early last week that it is requesting public comments on artificial intelligence (AI) and inventorship indicates that changes may eventually be implemented with respect to how the Office considers inventions created, or partially created, by AI machines. The Office is asking for input on 11 questions, including “how does the use of an AI system [in the invention process]…differ from the use of other technical tools”; whether AI invent
Legally Speaking
FEBRUARY 19, 2023
Lawyers play an integral role in the services and outcomes that client gets. But what if their interest is not aligned with those of the client? Lawyers are paid a percentage of the total settlement, and these incentives encourage behaviour that directly hurts the vulnerable when they are at their most vulnerable. This week we’re super excited to be chatting with Joshua Schwadron , CEO and Founder of a legal startup called Mighty that aims to help people navigate the legal system and ha
IP Watchdog
FEBRUARY 24, 2023
This week in Other Barks & Bites: the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) issues a precedential decision affirming a district court’s order that Jazz Pharmaceuticals must delist its patent related to the narcolepsy drug Xyrem from the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA’s) Orange Book; the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) extends the deadline on its Request for Comments concerning collaboration initiatives with the FDA; USPTO Director Kathi Vidal issues a precedenti
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