May, 2025

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AI Hallucinations Strike Again: Two More Cases Where Lawyers Face Judicial Wrath for Fake Citations

Law Sites

In what has become a distressingly familiar pattern in courtrooms across America, two more cases have emerged of lawyers submitting briefs containing non-existent legal citations generated by AI tools. At this point, one wonders if the legal profession needs a mandatory continuing legal education course titled, “How to Avoid Becoming the Next AI Hallucination Headline.

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Three Legal Project Management Tips for More Profitable Flat Fees

Attorney at Work

Karen & David Skinner | LPM is a powerful tool for any attorney who wants to implement flat fees, increase efficiency, deliver a better client experience and improve profitability. The post Three Legal Project Management Tips for More Profitable Flat Fees appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Webinar Recap: 7 Surefire Ways to Increase the Lifetime Value of Your Clients

Lawmatics

Its not just about landing the client its about what happens next. For most law firms, the biggest growth opportunities arent in getting more leads, but in doing more with the ones they already have. From intake to invoicing to ongoing engagement, there are countless touchpoints where firms either build long-term value or lose it. In this Lawmatics webinar, Brent Harkins, chief marketing officer at US Legal Marketing Group, laid out seven high-impact ways to strengthen the client journey and i

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Nurse Showed COVID Was Work-Contracted, West Virginia Supreme Court Rules

Insurance Journal

The West Virginia Supreme Court has ruled 3-2 that a prison nurse is entitled to workers’ compensation benefits for her COVID-19 disease because she provided sufficient evidence that she contracted it in her workplace and not outside of work.

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Prep with Purpose: How to Build Better Trial Binders

Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor

Get ready to master the art and science of trial preparation organization that top attorneys rely on in this exclusive webinar! Attorney and law professor, Joe Stephens, J.D., will walk through proven systems for creating comprehensive trial notebooks and binders that transform scattered case materials into a powerful command center. Learning Objectives: Strategic Organization 📊 Learn the essential sections every trial notebook needs and how to structure them for maximum clarity and acce

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Using GenAI to Assist with Discovery

My Shingle

Over the course of this three-part video series, I set out to train a custom AI agent (project GPT) to generate and respond to discovery requests under the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and the Local Rules for the District of Maryland. My goal was to give the AI both procedural know-how and factual documents… The post Using GenAI to Assist with Discovery appeared first on My Shingle.

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“Article III Coalition” Formed to Protect the Judiciary – “Keep Our Republic”

E-Discovery LLC

The Article III Coalition issued A Call to Preserve the Independence of the Judiciary. The Coalitions website displays important quotations from Alexander Hamilton, Ben Franklin, former Presidents Ronald Reagan and Dwight Eisenhower, and, the late Justice Sandra Day OConnor. The website also includes an Open Letter From Americas Former Federal Judges.

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The Hotel California: How You Know It’s Time to Leave Your Law Firm

Attorney at Work

Recruiter Jenny Leon says lack of a book of business is the biggest reason lawyers are unable to leave their firms. The post The Hotel California: How You Know Its Time to Leave Your Law Firm appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Webinar Recap: The New Rules of Lead Nurturing for Law Firms

Lawmatics

In a crowded legal market, its not enough to simply generate leads. You need a clear plan for what happens next. Thats why we recently teamed up with CallRails Chris Nelson to walk through how law firms can keep prospects engaged from first contact all the way through completed intake. This session covered what todays legal consumers expect, how to tailor your communication, and how to build a workflow that drives more conversions with less manual effort.

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Boeing Agrees to Resolve US Criminal Case Over 737 Crashes

Insurance Journal

Boeing Co. has reached a tentative agreement with the US Justice Department that would allow the planemaker to avoid criminal charges for two fatal crashes of its 737 Max jets more than six years ago.

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DOJ Backs Cox Over Sony in Competing SCOTUS Petitions on ISP Liability

IP Watchdog

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a brief Tuesday with the U.S. Supreme Court in both Sony Music Entertainment, Inc. v. Cox Communications, Inc. and Cox Communications, Inc. v. Sony Music Entertainment, Inc urging the Court to deny Sonys petition and grant Coxs. Music publishers including Sony, Arista Records, Warner Music and Universal Music Group filed copyright claims against Cox in July 2018, alleging that Cox was liable for the infringement of 10,017 musical works that were illegal

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Leverage Trellis Court Data To Identify More Investment Opportunities

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.

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7 Legal Workflow Examples to Handle Tasks With Less Effort

Percipient

Most legal teams already follow workflows, even if nothings written down. The problem starts when those steps live in peoples heads or get reinvented every time something comes up. Thats where things slow down. This article breaks down what a legal workflow looks like, how it helps, and provides examples you can actually use. If you’re managing legal tasks daily, this gives you a cleaner way to do the same work with fewer interruptions.

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Introducing A New LawNext AI Columnist, Jennifer Case, and Her Inaugural Column

Law Sites

I am thrilled to announce a new regular contributor to our site, Jennifer Case, and tell you about her inaugural column, which was published today. Shewill be writing each month about AI in legal practice, with a focus on solo and small-firm lawyers.

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Legal Compensation Strategies: From Market Analysis to Fair Pay Practices

Attorney at Work

Camille Stell | Compensation is one of the most powerful levers a firm has to shape behavior, reward success and signal its values. The post Legal Compensation Strategies: From Market Analysis to Fair Pay Practices appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Obstructionist Discovery is Called Out by Court

E-Discovery LLC

In Craig v. Cornerstone Trading Grp., LLC, 2025 WL 1475428 (S.D. Ind. May 22, 2025), the court wrote: The Citys objection that it did not understand the request as phrased is disingenuous at best and frankly appears more likely to be intentionally obstructionist. After a fire in Richmond, Indiana, plaintiffs sued, among others, the City of Richmond.

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The Tech-Savvy Paralegals Playbook: How To Leverage AI

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?

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Missouri DCI Estimates High Uninsured Rates in St. Louis Amidst Tornado Recovery

Insurance Journal

The Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance released preliminary uninsured estimates for properties in the St. Louis in response to the F3 tornado that struck the region on Friday, May 16.

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Other Barks & Bites for Friday, May 23: TTAB Properly Applies Lexmark’s Zone-of-Interests Test; PTAB Reversed on Claim Construction of X-Ray Patent; and ALI Members Approve Copyright Restatement

IP Watchdog

This week in Other Barks & Bites: Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi unveils an electric SUV to rival Teslas Model Y; the Federal Circuit affirms the Trademark Trial and Appeal Boards dismissal of opposition proceedings under Lexmarks zone-of-interests tests, but reverses the Patent Trial and Appeal Boards finding of no patent invalidity over the erroneous construction of claim terms; the Federal Trade Commission renews its campaign to remove drug delivery device patent listings from the Orang

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How to Create a Strategic Plan For the Legal Department That Fits

Percipient

Legal teams do a lot, but without a plan, its easy to get stuck reacting to whatever shows up next. You could end up stuck in a cycle of reacting to everything without stepping back to ask: What are we really working toward? If this sounds like the situation you’re in, you need a strategic plan for your legal department. A good strategic plan is a clear, practical way to connect your legal teams work to the companys larger goals.

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Exclusive: LexCheck Unveils Version 3.0 Of Its AI-Powered Tool for Reviewing Complex Agreements and Auto-Generating Custom Playbooks

Law Sites

LexCheck has launched version 3.0 of its AI-powered contract review software, introducing capabilities that automatically generate custom playbooks from clients’ historical redlines and provide precedent checking against past agreements. The New York-based legal technology company says the release is a significant advancement in contract review accuracy and enterprise scalability.

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Smarter Patent Family Research: The Tools And Tactics You Need Now

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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The Smart Lawyer’s Guide to Reading a Marketing Report 

Attorney at Work

Learn to read a legal marketing report the way you read any complex document: critically, strategically and with an eye for what matters. The post The Smart Lawyers Guide to Reading a Marketing Report appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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No Sanctions for Resetting Two Cellphones on Facts Presented; and, Social Media Posts Supported Dismissal

E-Discovery LLC

In Wenzler v. U.S. Coast Guard, 2025 WL 1445805 (Mar. 20, 2025), Wenzler alleged that he had been disenrolled from the voluntary U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary based on his speech on social media. Wenzler unsuccessfully asserted protected speech, retaliation, and spoliation, among other things, after two government cell phones were reset. Wenzlers sanctions motion was denied under Fed.R.Civ.P. 37(e).

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After Years of Losses, Florida Insurers Saw Underwriting Profits in 2024, AM Best Says

Insurance Journal

After eight years of losses, Florida’s personal property insurance market reported an underwriting profit and a considerable jump in operating income in 2024, the AM Best rating and analytics firm said in a report this week.

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FTC Renews Campaign to Remove ‘Junk’ Inhaler and Device Patents from Orange Book Listings

IP Watchdog

Yesterday, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) sent a series of seven warning letters to several pharmaceutical companies renewing the agencys challenge to dozens of patent listings in the U.S. Food & Drug Administrations (FDA) Approved Drug Products with Therapeutic Equivalence Evaluations, also known as the Orange Book. The FTCs redoubled effort to improve consumer access to generic drugs by removing patent listings from the FDAs list of approved New Drug Applications (NDAs), which continu

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AI for Paralegals: Everything You Need to Know (and How to Use It Safely)

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.

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Uncounted: Ohio’s Failure to Track Lost Pregnancies in Jails Spurs Questions Over Care

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One womans pregnancy ended in the Cuyahoga County Jail amid ignored cries for help and an egregious performance failure by medical staff.

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Legal Research Service Decisis Makes Inroads Against Fastcase As It Expands to 20 Bar Associations

Law Sites

Decisis, the legal research service that LexisNexis parent RELX launched in 2021 to compete against Fastcase for a share of the bar association partnership business, has expanded over just the past year from 10 to 20 bar partnerships, including 14 state bar associations.

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It’s the Word Most Often Used Incorrectly

Attorney at Work

Teddy Snyder | Its. its the word that trips up many writers, the word that doesnt follow the rules. The post Its the Word Most Often Used Incorrectly appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Sanctions for Failure to Comply With a Scheduling Order That Set Discovery Milestones

E-Discovery LLC

While the facts were somewhat unique and egregious, in Little v. Hyde , 2025 WL 79685 (Appl. Ct. Md. Jan. 13, 2025)(unreported), [1] sanctions were imposed for failure to comply with discovery milestones in a scheduling order. Mr. Little sued Ms. Hyde and others for an auto tort. However, he failed to comply with a Scheduling Order, among other things, and the trial court issued preclusive sanctions.

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Fresh Out of School: How to Become an Expert Paralegal

Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor

The difference between a paralegal and an exceptional paralegal isn't just competence—it's the bold initiative to anticipate needs, master hidden firm dynamics, and transform challenges into opportunities that showcase your indispensable value. Join this webinar with attorney Joe Stephens to get an insider's perspective into how you can become a strategic asset to your practice!

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Dangerous-Dog Owners in Florida Must Now Get $100,000 in Liability Insurance

Insurance Journal

Owners of dangerous dogs in Florida will soon have to secure at least $100,000 in liability insurance coverage after the governor signed House Bill 593 into law this week.

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Stewart Rejects Motorola’s Argument that Director Reviews Applied New Fintiv Guidance Retroactively

IP Watchdog

Last Friday, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Acting Director Coke Morgan Stewart issued a pair of orders on Director review of inter partes review (IPR) proceedings at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) petitioned by mobile network provider Motorola Solutions to challenge digital video recording patent claims owned by Stellar LLC. While Stewarts rulings confirm there is no retroactive application of the USPTOs recent rescission of previous guidance on PTAB discretionary denials, t

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How to Win Over Jurors: Building Trust and Credibility During Trial | Attorney Guide

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For trial attorneys, winning a court case transcends presenting evidence and examining witnesses. The real battle rages in the minds of the individuals called to jury duty, where perceptions of credibility and trust often determine the outcome before deliberations even begin. The more trials and mock jury deliberations I listen carefully to and the more actual jury members I interview after trials have ended, the more Ive come to realize that winning the battle of credibility is an essential par

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Lawyer Launches Site to Help Pro Se People In Arkansas Navigate Legal Issues

Law Sites

A legal information website launched this week is designed to help people in Arkansas handle legal problems on their own confidently and affordably. Called ArkansasLegalNow (ALN), the site was developed by Brandon Haubert, a civil and family lawyer and the CEO of WH Law, a Little Rock law firm.

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The New Way of Conducting Patent Research: Proven Strategies For Efficient Due Diligence

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.