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Should My Law Firm be on TikTok? 4 Questions to Ask Before Adopting Any Social Media Platform

Attorney at Work

Marin McCall | Four questions to ask before launching a social media account for your legal practice. The post Should My Law Firm be on TikTok? 4 Questions to Ask Before Adopting Any Social Media Platform appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Rocket Matter Unveils the Next Generation of Its Law Practice Management Platform

Law Sites

The law practice management platform Rocket Matter this week rolled out the next generation of its software, a “reimagined” version of the product that emphasizes flexibility and customization to meet the varying needs of different law firms and different practice areas.

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Vineyard Wind Incident Is Not First Time a GE Vernova Wind Turbine Came Apart

Insurance Journal

An incident at the Vineyard Wind offshore wind energy project this week that scattered shards of fiberglass across Massachusetts beaches was the latest in a series of failures involving wind turbines built by GE Vernova.

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USPTO Updates Eligibility Guidance for AI: ‘We Want to Accelerate AI Innovation Without Locking it Up’

IP Watchdog

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) announced today that it has updated its Subject Matter Eligibility Guidance to more directly address emerging technologies, specifically artificial intelligence (AI). The guidance also includes three new and detailed examples using hypothetical claims to address common situations, such as “whether a claim recites an abstract idea or whether a claim integrates the abstract idea into a practical application.

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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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How to Master the Subjunctive and Conditional for Precise Legal Writing

Attorney at Work

Ivy Grey | Two powerful grammatical tools help lawyers write about hypotheticals with precision and clarity. The post How to Master the Subjunctive and Conditional for Precise Legal Writing appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Exclusive: Law Practice Management Software LEAP Introduces Three AI Features – with A Unique Human-In-the-Loop Twist

Law Sites

The law practice management company LEAP Legal Software is today introducing three artificial intelligence features built directly into its all-in-one practice management platform – including one with a unique human-in-the-loop twist.

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Major Windows outage takes organisations globally offline

Legal IT Insider

A global Microsoft Windows outage is impacting banks, law firms, airports and media organisations, with Windows laptops and PCs showing a blue screen, as early reports suggest that a Crowdstrike […] The post Major Windows outage takes organisations globally offline appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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18 States Have Passed Privacy Laws: Law Firms Tighten Cybersecurity

Attorney at Work

“Battening down the hatches” has taken on a new impetus as state after state has passed privacy law requirements. The post 18 States Have Passed Privacy Laws: Law Firms Tighten Cybersecurity appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Clio Launches Its Own Legal-Specific Accounting and Bookkeeping Software as Add-On to Clio Manage

Law Sites

The law practice management company Clio today unveiled Clio Accounting, providing legal-specific bookkeeping and accounting as an add-on to U.S. customers of its Clio Manage platform.

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Insurers Tied to Apollo, KKR Buy Mortgages Outright in New Twist

Insurance Journal

Yield-hungry insurance firms are adopting an unconventional strategy: they’re skipping mortgage-backed bonds and buying the underlying whole loans outright. It’s a trend that’s picked up pace over the last few years.

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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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The Administrative Procedure Act and Its Impact on Intellectual Property

IP Watchdog

The Administrative Procedure Act (APA), a foundation in U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) examination and post grant proceedings, in patent and trademark federal court cases and in International Trade Commission (ITC) proceedings, has been implemented more or less faithfully under U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) scrutiny.

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Lawyers: Working Smart Just Got Easier (Oh No!)

Attorney at Work

Marc Lauritsen | We've been “blessed” with a deluge of new tools that make working smart radically easier. How can that not be good news? The post Lawyers: Working Smart Just Got Easier (Oh No!) appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Thomson Reuters Launches CoCounsel Drafting for Transactional Documents, with Litigation Docs Coming Later this Year

Law Sites

In a further expansion of the CoCounsel AI legal assistant it acquired last year through its purchase of Casetext, Thomson Reuters today unveiled CoCounsel Drafting, a document drafting tool that works within Microsoft Word and that leverages both the generative AI capabilities of CoCounsel and the practical content of Practical Law.

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California Needs a Million EV Charging Stations — But That’s ‘Unlikely’ and ‘Unrealistic’

Insurance Journal

California will have to build public charging stations at an unprecedented — and some experts say unrealistic — pace to meet the needs of the 7 million electric cars expected on its roads in less than seven years.

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History Has It: Time to Terminate Obviousness-Type Double Patenting

IP Watchdog

While obviousness-type double patenting (ODP) has a long history, Supreme Court precedent and common sense make it clear that the time has come to put ODP to rest. The original rationale for it has long passed, and it is a judicially-created exception to the patent statute that cannot stand. This dinosaur policy of patent law should be put down by the Federal Circuit, Congressional action, or the Supreme Court.

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Microsoft Bookings: Transform the Way You Schedule Client Consultations

Attorney at Work

Danielle DavisRoe | Think of Microsoft Bookings as your personal scheduling assistant. Here's how to set it up. The post Microsoft Bookings: Transform the Way You Schedule Client Consultations appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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“CIVIL LITIGATION IN THE MODERN ERA REQUIRES THE PARTIES TO BEHAVE REASONABLY”, PARTY PENALISED IN COSTS FOR NOT AGREEING TO AN EXTENSION OF TIME

Civil Litigation Brief

In Invenia Technical Computing Corporation & Anor v Hudson [2024] EWHC 1481 (KB) Mr Justice Knowles held that a party that had refused a reasonable request for an extension of time should pay the costs of that application.

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Hurricane Beryl Caused Estimated $2-3B in Insured Losses to U.S. Property: Verisk

Insurance Journal

Estimated industry insured losses to onshore property from wind in the U.S. for Hurricane Beryl will range between $2 billion to $3 billion, Verisk’s Extreme Event Solutions business unit said.

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CAFC Affirms Preliminary Injunction Against RaDaR Cancer Assay in Precedential Decision

IP Watchdog

On July 12, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit issued a precedential opinion in Natera, Inc. v. NeoGenomics Laboratories, Inc. affirming a grant of preliminary injunction that prevents NeoGenomics from making or selling its RaDaR oncology testing assay. The Federal Circuit’s opinion, authored by Chief Judge Kimberly Moore, found no legal error in the district court conducting an infringement analysis without claim construction, and no clear error in finding that NeoGenomics failed

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AT&T Faces Major Cybersecurity Breach Affecting Over 100 Million Customers

Complex Discovery

Editor’s Note: In a startling development, AT&T has revealed a substantial data breach affecting the call and text records of over 100 million customers, including users of MVNOs like Cricket and Boost Mobile. This incident, spanning from May 2022 to early 2023, highlights critical vulnerabilities in data security practices. With threat actors accessing information via a third-party cloud platform, this breach underscores the urgent need for robust cybersecurity measures in protecting

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How to Start a Law Firm Newsletter

Practice Panther

Newsletters are a popular way for people to interact with their favorite brands, and that includes law firms. A law firm newsletter adds value for legal clients and establishes trust, positioning your firm as a leader in your local market. From defining goals, choosing law firm newsletter content, and segmenting your audience — continue reading to learn how to effectively start a law firm newsletter that builds strong client relationships, defines your firm’s brand, and generates new business.

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Study Urges Rethinking of Disaster Management in Era of Compounding Events

Insurance Journal

A new report warns that compounding natural disasters introduce new, interconnected, and complex risk scenarios — and points to a need to reimagine efforts that support disaster preparedness, mitigation, and recovery “in an era of intensifying extreme weather-climate events and …

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How a Supreme Court Ruling Could Affect a Case Involving Police Abuse of Youth

The Marshall Project

Another court must now decide how the landmark ruling will impact the Boy Scouts abuse settlement, which involves victims of police sexual abuse.

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Helsing Secures €450 Million to Enhance AI Defense Capabilities on NATO’s Eastern Flank

Complex Discovery

Editor’s Note: Defense AI startup Helsing GmbH has raised €450 million in a Series C funding round, valuing the company at €4.95 billion. Led by General Catalyst and other prominent investors, this funding will support Helsing’s R&D and expansion along NATO’s eastern flank. The company’s advanced AI solutions aim to enhance modern weapons systems and improve battlefield decision-making, reinforcing European security amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions.

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WITNESS STATEMENTS A GUIDE FOR GRADE C FEE EARNERS (AND THOSE WHO SUPERVISE THEM): WEBINAR 18th JULY 2024

Civil Litigation Brief

On the 18th July I am giving a webinar “Drafting witness statements in high value personal injury claims: A guide for Grade C fee earners (and those who supervise them)”, booking details are available here. THE REASON FOR THE WEBINAR.

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Disaster-Struck Cities Fight for Aid as FEMA Funding Runs Low

Insurance Journal

A once in 200-years storm dumped 11 inches of rain over four hours on the central Massachusetts town of Leominster in September, washing away culverts, creating a sinkhole that swallowed cars at a dealership and flooding the city council chambers …

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Love Beyond Bars: Jules and Samantha

The Marshall Project

Jules and Samantha Werkheiser fought their wrongful convictions for over a decade. Here’s their journey of survival — and motherhood — in pictures.

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The Rise of AI in Newsrooms: Balancing Innovation and Trust

Complex Discovery

Editor’s Note: The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in newsrooms is revolutionizing the field of journalism. This article examines the diverse applications of AI by various media outlets, highlighting both the potential benefits and the challenges posed by this technology. From Cleveland[dot]com’s generative AI drafts to Aftonbladet’s AI-driven article summaries, and The Washington Post’s Climate Answers chatbot, the deployment of AI aims to enhance productivit

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Beastie Boys sue Chili’s parent Brinker over ‘Sabotage’ video

Legal Dive

The rappers contend that the restaurant chain appropriated their 1994 hit and music video for social media use without permission.

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Global Cyber Outage Grounds Flights, Hits Banks, Telecoms, Media

Insurance Journal

A software update wreaked havoc on computer systems globally on Friday, grounding flights, forcing some broadcasters off air and hitting services from banking to healthcare.

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CLINICAL NEGLIGENCE, EVIDENCE AND DISCLOSURE: WHEN THE JUDGE FINDS THAT THE MEDICAL NOTES ARE NOT ACCURATE: “A CONTRIVED AND FALSE PIECE OF EVIDENCE”

Civil Litigation Brief

In Biggadike v El Farra & Anor [2024] EWHC 1688 (KB) HHJ Carmel Wall (sitting as a High Court Judge) found that annotations made to medical records were not, in fact, contemporaneous. She rejected the second defendant’s evidence based on.

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Digital Services Act Enforcement Heats Up: X Faces Preliminary Findings

Complex Discovery

Editor’s Note: This article highlights the European Commission’s preliminary findings against X for breaching the Digital Services Act. These findings underscore critical issues of transparency and accountability that are central to the DSA, particularly in relation to content moderation, advertising transparency, and data access for researchers.

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What We Know From Sen. J.D. Vance’s Legislative Action on Criminal Justice Issues

The Marshall Project

On immigration and criminal justice, Vance has defended and legislated former President Donald Trump’s policy goals.

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Progressive Q2 Net Income Skyrockets Over 320%

Insurance Journal

Progressive Corp. today reported second quarter 2024 results of about $1.5 billion and a combined ratio of 91.9. Results for the Mayfield Village, Ohio-based insurer are in comparison to second quarter 2023 net income of $345.

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What Adds Expenses to Obtaining a Divorce?

Practice of Law

If you've decided that it’s time to get a divorce, one of your biggest concerns is likely how expensive the process can be. Between the court filing fees, attorney’s fees, and the cost for things like expert witnesses, it can really add up if your case becomes a drawn-out fight. What can you do to lower your divorce costs and make a tough time in your life a little less painful on your wallet?