October, 2024

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Keys to Using GenAI in Your Law Practice? Caution and Common Sense

Attorney at Work

Stop me if you’ve heard this one: Lawyers get sanctioned for filing bogus cases concocted by generative AI. This storyline is all too familiar to us legal professionals. While these headlines deliver a powerful cautionary message, they should not deter you from using GenAI in your law practice. What Lawyers Need to Know About GenAI […] The post Keys to Using GenAI in Your Law Practice?

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Clio Releases Clio Duo, Generative AI Built Directly Into Its Law Practice Management Platform

Law Sites

Calling it a major first step in its wider AI product roadmap, the law practice management company Clio today released Clio Duo, a generative AI product built directly into the Clio Manage law practice management platform.

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Northwestern University Sues Moderna Over Spikevax Vaccine

IP Watchdog

Northwestern University sued vaccine maker Moderna, Inc. on Wednesday, October 16, in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware, alleging infringement of three patents the school says cover technology key to the delivery method for Moderna’s groundbreaking messenger-RNA (mRNA) COVID-19 vaccine. The complaint alleges that Northwestern inventors at the school’s International Institute for Nanotechnology (IIN) pioneered the technology for a “vehicle for delivering genetic code into a cel

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Some States Are Turning Miscarriages and Stillbirths Into Criminal Cases Against Women

The Marshall Project

How a person handles a pregnancy loss — and where it occurs — can be the difference between a private medical issue and facing criminal charges.

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Trellis Launches Trellis AI to Streamline Trial Court Litigation

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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Tesla Recalls Over 27,000 Cybertrucks in Fifth Callback This Year

Insurance Journal

Tesla said on Thursday it would recall more than 27,000 Cybertrucks in the United States due to delayed rear-view camera images that could impair driver visibility and increase crash risks.

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Go from 😵‍💫 to 🤩 with the Latest SimpleLegal Invoice List Enhancements

Simple Legal

Managing a high volume of invoices is now significantly more efficient and streamlined with the latest updates to SimpleLegals Invoice Page. You can customize how you navigate your invoices by adding new columns under “Manage Columns,” allowing you to view invoices by date approved, invoice subject, submission date, and more. Eliminate the hassle of navigating through disparate data you can view, track, and organize multiple invoices with ease, with all essential details readily acc

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How It Works: Briefpoint’s AI Solution for Propounding and Responding to Discovery Requests in Litigation

Law Sites

In the latest episode of our video series How It Works, we bring you a demonstration of Briefpoint, a solution that uses artificial intelligence to draft discovery responses and discovery requests in litigation. With Briefpoint, a lawyer simply uploads a PDF document and it generates the appropriate discovery requests or response.

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Jack Daniel’s Continues, with Trademark Dilution as the New Battleground

IP Watchdog

By now, most IP practitioners are familiar with the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in June 2023 in Jack Daniel’s Properties, Inc. v. VIP Products, Inc. The highly publicized ruling came after almost a decade of litigation between the parties over VIP’s “Bad Spaniels” parody dog toy designed to mimic a bottle of Jack Daniel’s. The ruling addressed VIP’s defenses to trademark infringement and trademark dilution.

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The True, Massive Cost of Trump’s Mass Deportation Plans

The Marshall Project

Along with immense human suffering, deporting millions of people could cost billions and damage the economy, according to several recent analyses.

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Is a Web Bug a Wiretap?

E-Discovery LLC

In Vita v. New England Baptist Hosp., __ Mass __, __ N.E.3d __, 2024 WL 4558621 (Mass. Oct. 24, 2024), the court held that the Massachusetts wiretap statute does not criminalize interception of web browsing and sale of the intercepted information to third parties. The plaintiff, Kathleen Vita, alleged that she accessed the websites of two hospitals to review public information about physicians, symptoms, and procedures.

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Trial Prep: What Attorneys Really Want (And How to Deliver It)

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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Securities Litigation: A Practitioner’s Guide

The 10b-5 Daily

The author of the The 10b-5 Daily – Lyle Roberts – also is the co-editor of the new third edition of PLI’s “Securities Litigation: A Practitioner’s Guide.” The leading treatise in this area of the law, it is a joint project between partners from A&O Shearman and Simpson Thacher. The treatise is completely revised and offers a comprehensive, practical, and readable overview of every aspect of private securities litigation.

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Solving the Business Development Outreach Dilemma: From Content to Client Touchpoint

Attorney at Work

Jay Harrington | For business development outreach, think of yourself as a curator and commentator of valuable information for your clients and prospects. The post Solving the Business Development Outreach Dilemma: From Content to Client Touchpoint appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Attention Legal Tech Startups: Applications Now Open for the 9th Annual Startup Alley and Pitch Competition at ABA TECHSHOW 2025

Law Sites

Ever since Startup Alley first launched in 2017, the pitch competition has helped catapult the success of a long list of legal technology startups and become a seminal event of the American Bar Association’s annual TECHSHOW.

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Debunked: USPTO Findings Should End False Pharma Patent Narratives

IP Watchdog

One of the more interesting public policy reads of 2024 comes from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), whose “Drug Patent and Exclusivity Study” effectively debunks the false narratives and bogus statistics that have been levied against pharmaceutical patents with significant effect in recent years. The inescapable takeaway from the USPTO study is that activists have manipulated data to inflate the effects of patents and other exclusive rights on competition.

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Deposition Prep Like a Pro: Insights from a Paralegal's Playbook

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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Warden Who Ran Federal Prisons With Abusive Practices Now Directs National Training Center

The Marshall Project

A Bureau of Prisons investigation found that Andrew Ciolli failed to stop violations of the use of force policy at one prison. Now he’s running an agency training center.

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Dilatory Objections to Corporate Designee Topics Were Too Late; “Blanket” De-Designation Request Was Denied

E-Discovery LLC

In U.S. v. Novo Nordisk, Inc., 2024 WL 4519962 (W.D. Wash. Oct.17, 2024), the court rejected Washington’s dilatory challenge to Fed.R.Civ.P. 30(b)(6) topics. The Novo court also rejected Washington’s attempt to fight fire with fire. It denied Washington’s “blanket” request to de -designate documents that had been marked as “confidential” by NNI in a parallel “blanket” process.

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Dozens of Alleged Looters, Unlicensed Construction Workers Arrested in Florida

Insurance Journal

More than 100 people were arrested late last week in storm-ravaged Pinellas County, Florida, charged with looting homes and working as unlicensed contractors, two weeks after Hurricane Milton forced many residents to evacuate.

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Ways to Say Thank You and Follow Up With Extraordinary Style

Attorney at Work

How do you say thank you after a job interview or follow up after a promising client meeting? How do you express appreciation for a mentor’s advice, or thank someone for a solid referral? Gratitude is the coin of the realm when it comes to taking that extra step to cement a relationship or seal […] The post Ways to Say Thank You and Follow Up With Extraordinary Style appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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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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Litera’s Former CEO Returns to that Role, As Current CEO Moves Into Temporary Advisory Role

Law Sites

When Avaneesh Marwaha stepped down as CEO of legal tech company Litera in 2022, becoming chairman of the company’s board of directors, it was a surprise to many in the legal technology community.

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What Intellectual Property Policy Should Look Like in the Age of AI

IP Watchdog

As artificial intelligence (AI) technology continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace, it brings with it numerous questions regarding the application of intellectual property (IP) laws. The intersection of AI and IP raises critical considerations about the rights of creators and innovators, the interpretation and enforcement of established laws, and the potential impact on the future of creativity and innovation.

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Drug Testing of Pregnant Patients Is Discriminatory, Lawsuit Claims

The Marshall Project

The Marshall Project recently investigated how faulty drug tests at hospitals lead to pregnant women being reported to authorities and at times separated from their children.

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“1 year after the murder of a Washington County circuit judge, what’s changed?”

E-Discovery LLC

The Baltimore Daily Record has published an article by Rachel Konieczny, 1 year after the murder of a judge in western MD, what’s changed? (Oct. 18, 2024). The Daily Record article (which is behind a paywall), states that Maryland is working to minimize security threats against Judges. “[T]he Maryland Judiciary is looking to — in the short term — improve judicial security through personnel and capital improvements to existing facilities….

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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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Hurricane Milton Insured Losses in $30B-$50B Range, Says Verisk

Insurance Journal

Catastrophe modeler Verisk said it expects insured losses from Hurricane Milton will be between $30 billion and $50 billion from damages caused mostly by wind.

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Law Firm Cybersecurity Awareness: Training for Employees Has Never Been More Critical

Attorney at Work

One of the most overlooked aspects of cybersecurity is training for law firm employees. The post Law Firm Cybersecurity Awareness: Training for Employees Has Never Been More Critical appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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UnitedLex CEO’s Sudden Departure Appears to Be Due to Personal Allegations Unrelated to Work

Law Sites

When UnitedLex this week announced the sudden departure of James Schellhase from his position as chief executive officer, it seemed a mystery, since he had just celebrated his one-year anniversary in that role and had even just been on my LawNext podcast to reflect on that year — an interview suggested by the company.

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Blade Runner 2049 Producer Alleges Musk Created Infringing Image with Generative AI

IP Watchdog

On October 21, Los Angeles-based film production company Alcon Entertainment filed a lawsuit in the Central District of California alleging copyright infringement and false endorsement against automaker Tesla, its CEO Elon Musk and media conglomerate Warner Bros. Discovery. The suit claims that these parties are responsible for the creation of an artificial intelligence (AI) generated image of Tesla’s Cybercab using iconic imagery from Alcon’s 2017 theatrical release Blade Runner 2049.

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$816M ExxonMobil verdict is latest as juries seek environmental justice

Legal Dive

No easing is in sight as companies face backlash for the impact their products have on the environment and public safety, a ruling shows.

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Court-Ordered Production of a “Destruction/Unavailable” Log

E-Discovery LLC

I have never heard of a “destruction/unavailable” log; however, in the comprehensive – indeed, exhaustive – decision of Leprino Foods Co. v. Avani Outpatient Surgical Center, Inc., 2024 WL 4488711 (C.D. Ca. Sep. 30, 2024), plaintiff Leprino Foods moved to compel a defendant, Center for Surgery at Bedford, to produce one. The motion was granted. Leprino Foods privately paid for employee health expenses.

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Softbank Says Credit Suisse to Blame For Fund’s $440 Million Greensill Los

Insurance Journal

Softbank Group Corp., facing a $440 million lawsuit from Credit Suisse, said the bank was to blame for some of the investor losses tied to the collapse of Greensill Capital.

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Regain Control Over Your Workday in One Minute

Attorney at Work

Ivy Grey | It may surprise you to learn that one minute can mean the difference between successfully completing two tasks or fumbling them both. The post Regain Control Over Your Workday in One Minute appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Latest Future Ready Lawyer Survey from Wolters Kluwer Finds Broad Adoption of Gen AI By Legal Professionals

Law Sites

Seventy-six percent of legal professionals in corporate legal departments and 68% in law firms are using generative AI at least once a week, with a third of those professionals using it daily.

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By Codifying the eBay Factors, RESTORE Does Not Solve the Problem of Obtaining Injunctive Relief

IP Watchdog

In 2006, the Supreme Court upended U.S. innovation in eBay vs. MercExchange (eBay). The eBay decision mandated a four-factor test (eBay Factors) that made injunctions nearly impossible to obtain. A working paper from Professor Kristina M.L. Acri shows that eBay reduced injunctions by 91.2% for patent owners without a product and 66.7% for patent owners with a product. eBay opened the floodgates to massive predatory infringement, destroying countless startups, especially those commercializing cri