Attorney at Work
JULY 26, 2023
Explore digital marketing for personal injury law firms with social media, SEO strategies, and local advertising to boost success. The post Digital Marketing Strategies for Estate Planning Attorneys appeared first on Attorney at Work.
Lawmatics
JULY 24, 2023
The dog days of summer are here, as are the latest new features from Lawmatics! Soak in some rays and revel in a host of powerful new tools and capabilities designed to help your law firm soar to new heights. Read on as we unveil the lineup of this month’s brand new features and enhancements. Enhance data analytics with Invoice and Time Custom Reporting On top of our existing reporting capabilities, you can now effortlessly create Custom Reports for Invoices and Time Entries.
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The 10b-5 Daily
JULY 25, 2023
When faced with litigation, companies often publicly opine that the case is “without merit.” But if the company loses the litigation, can investors then bring a securities class action alleging that opinion was false? In City of Fort Lauderdale Police and Firefighters’ Retirement Sys. v. Pegasystems, Inc. , 2023 WL 4706741 (D. Mass.
IP Watchdog
JULY 27, 2023
On July 25, the U.S. Court of Federal Claims (CFC) issued a ruling in Pulnikova v. U.S. dismissing monetary damages claims for alleged violations of 42 U.S.C. § 1983 by patent examiners and officials at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Although the CFC expressed its sympathy for the inventor’s frustrations, including the pro se filing of “appeal-books” containing thousands of pages responding to office actions, the court added that it lacked subject matter jurisdiction to award the
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!
Attorney at Work
JULY 25, 2023
Sasha Berson | If you want to improve your law firm intake and sales process, track these KSFs and fix what’s broken. The post Fix Your Law Firm Intake and Maximize Your Income appeared first on Attorney at Work.
Lawmatics
JULY 27, 2023
Register for upcoming Monthly Deep Dives here. Step into the paperless revolution with Lawmatics, where document drafting and e-signature requests are made easy and efficient. Say goodbye to the tedious tasks of physical document handling, printing, scanning, and mailing, and embrace a seamless and modern approach to legal processes. With Lawmatics, your firm's lawyers and clients can sign documents electronically from anywhere, at any time, making the whole experience hassle-free and convenient
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IP Watchdog
JULY 25, 2023
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) on Monday issued a precedential decision affirming a district court’s mixed ruling in a patent infringement case involving two patents owned by United Therapeutics on the pulmonary hypertension drug, Tyvaso. U.S. Patent 10,716,793 and U.S. Patent 9,593,066 cover methods of treating pulmonary hypertension and pharmaceutical compositions comprising treprostinil—Tyvaso is an inhaled solution formulation of treprostinil.
Attorney at Work
JULY 24, 2023
You can get to agreement much more easily when you master a few simple techniques to create ease and flow in your communications. The post Body Language Tips to Get to Agreement appeared first on Attorney at Work.
Lawmatics
JULY 25, 2023
Generative AI can be a transformative tool in the context of legal marketing and client engagement. But it also presents a variety of challenges. In this webinar Lawmatics CEO and Co-Founder Matt Spiegel is joined by Gyi Tsakalakis, President and Co-Founder of AttorneySync. Gyi brings his vast experience leading a digital legal marketing agency to explore 20 innovative ways lawyers can use AI to improve both client development and engagement.
InHouseBlog
JULY 24, 2023
What type of passion for work do you have? If it is obsessive, it might not be healthy for you, and you should be considering a more harmonious path. This path also means balancing your passion for work and your paycheck. Many lawyers practicing during the pandemic used some of the time for introspection and to better understand themselves and what makes them happy.
Advertiser: Trellis
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.
IP Watchdog
JULY 27, 2023
The Alliance of U.S. Startups and Inventors for Jobs (USIJ) published a White Paper this week applauding the introduction of the Promoting and Respecting Economically Vital American Innovation Leadership (PREVAIL) Act, which was introduced in June. As part of the paper, USIJ presented four case studies demonstrating how some high-profile Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) cases might have played out if the bill’s provisions had already been in force.
Attorney at Work
JULY 26, 2023
Erik Mazzone | An experiment. How does your firm's ecosystem affect your ability to attract and keep top talent? The post The Law Firm Ecosystem: Location Neutrality appeared first on Attorney at Work.
CaseFox
JULY 27, 2023
Are you living a misconception that networking is only for businessmen, freelancers, or individuals trying to build their career? If you are thinking that networking is not for lawyers. Then you may be losing an opportunity to make better connections and build a strong client base. Networking is for lawyers also, especially for those who want to build relationships, attract more clients.
InHouseBlog
JULY 23, 2023
How is your Return on Luck (ROL) these days? As you advance in your legal career, you may not be paying attention to fortuitous events and opportunities that, if managed correctly, can propel your working life forward faster than you could have imagined. But you may miss out if you are constantly nose-down and doing your “ worky work, busy bee ” routine.
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?
IP Watchdog
JULY 24, 2023
The European Patent Office (EPO) today launched a dashboard on Unitary Patents, which will be updated daily and breaks down data on requests for Unitary Patents by technology field, country of origin, language of translation, proprietors’ profile and status of registration. According to an EPO press release, there have been 670 requests filed on average per week since the Unitary Patent went into effect on June 1, “demonstrating high interest in the new system.
RPC Strategies
JULY 24, 2023
by Melissa Rogozinski , Chief Executive Officer A version of this article first appeared in the May 2023 Magazine Issue of Legal Business World. Law firm marketing in the digital age has become more competitive than ever before. As law firms increasingly move toward more specialized practice areas, their messaging needs to reach and speak to the needs of prospective clients who are inclined to engage their legal services.
CaseFox
JULY 26, 2023
If you are a lawyer, you know how important it is to master the art of engagement letter writing. Engagement letter is a crucial document that enables lawyers and clients to establish their relationship for a legal representation. It is a foundation of lawyer-client relationship and saves the interest of both the parties. In this blog, we will explore more about what an engagement letter is.
Legally Speaking
JULY 23, 2023
Imagine a lawyer who can navigate complex legal challenges while leveraging the latest advancements in technology. That’s the kind of lawyer we’re aiming to cultivate. This week we’re super excited to be chatting with Annabel Pemberton , a true trailblazer, who studied law at the University of Warwick and embarked on a journey that led her to explore the exciting intersection of law and technology.
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!
IP Watchdog
JULY 23, 2023
NYU Grossman School of Medicine provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you’ll feel good about devoting your time and your talents. We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Paralegal – Intellectual Property, Technology Opportunities & Ventures.
3 Geeks and a Law Blog
JULY 25, 2023
Tony Thai and Ashley Carlisle of HyperDraft , return to The Geek in Review podcast to provide an update on the state of generative AI in the legal industry. It has been 6 months since their last appearance, when the AI Hype Cycle was on the rise. We wanted to get them back on the show to see where we are on that hype cycle at the moment. While hype around tools like ChatGPT has started to level off, Tony and Ashley note there is still a lot of misinformation and unrealistic expectations abou
CaseFox
JULY 25, 2023
Nowadays technology has become an indispensable tool for professionals across various industries, including the legal sector. The integration of technology in the legal profession has streamlined traditional processes. It has also revolutionized the way lawyers practice law and interact with clients. In this article, we will delve into the transformative impact of technology for lawyers.
My Shingle
JULY 25, 2023
via GIPHY An Offer They Can’t Refuse I haven’t seen the epic 1972 movie, The Godfather, but even I’m familiar with the iconic line, make him an offer he can’t refuse,” casually uttered by Marlon Brando’s character, Vito Corleone. Of course, Corleone’s offers couldn’t be refused because doing so would invite death. But there are… The post Lawyers: How to Make An Offer They Can’t Refuse appeared first on My Shingle.
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
JULY 23, 2023
Patent eligibility challenges under 35 U.S.C. § 101 have been effective tools at the pleading stage for parties defending allegations of patent infringement. Defendants often attempt to avoid the costs of litigation by filing a motion to dismiss under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure (“FRCP”) 12(b)(6), seeking to invalidate the asserted patent(s) on the grounds that the claims are directed to ineligible subject matter — such as an "abstract idea.
Sound Jury Blog
JULY 26, 2023
Over the last year, the most popular question we have fielded from frustrated defense attorneys and general counsel is why damage awards have been rising since the pandemic. Verdicts in the hundreds of millions and billions are no longer the outliers they used to be, as legal news outlets such as Law 360 seem to report almost daily verdicts in these ranges.
CaseFox
JULY 23, 2023
The Bottom Line If you are a freelance lawyer or if you want to become a freelance lawyer. Below are some of the tips on how to become a freelance lawyer: The concept of a freelance lawyer is becoming popular in the industry. These days, more lawyers want to work flexibly according to their timelines. Lawyers are embracing the work-life balance, flexibility, and autonomy that freelancing offers.
IP Watchdog
JULY 27, 2023
One of the many amici who have filed briefs in a Supreme Court case asking the Court to overrule its precedent in Chevron, U.S.A., Inc. v. Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc. told the justices last week that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is abusing the so-called Chevron doctrine “to bypass the procedures that ensure that the agency considers the public interest.
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
IP Watchdog
JULY 26, 2023
The Senate Subcommittee on Intellectual Property today held a hearing on Oversight of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), with USPTO Director Kathi Vidal as the sole witness. Only a handful of senators questioned Vidal, and only one significantly challenged her in questioning. The hearing differed considerably from the House IP Subcommittee’s Oversight Hearing in April, where Vidal was repeatedly taken to task on the Office’s then-recently issued Advance Notice of Proposed Rul
IP Watchdog
JULY 24, 2023
Today, the Information Technology & Innovation Foundation (ITIF) published a white paper titled Innovation Wars: How China Is Gaining on the United States in Corporate R&D showing that, while the United States continues to enjoy a lead in several key sectors when surveying the world’s largest corporate investors in research and development (R&D), its largest economic rival is gaining and could achieve parity with the U.S. in about a decade.
IP Watchdog
JULY 24, 2023
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) today announced that it is retiring the Precedential Opinion Panel (POP) and extending the Director Review process to decisions on institution in America Invents Act (AIA) proceedings. The POP was established in 2018 under Director Andrei Iancu. Earlier this year, Vidal said that guidance on replacing the POP was one of the issues she expected to announce in the first part of her second year in office.
IP Watchdog
JULY 24, 2023
This week in Washington IP news, a House subcommittee is turning its attention to self-driving cars and how U.S. companies can compete with their Chinese counterparts. The Senate Small Business Committee will host several women entrepreneurs to testify on how women’s participation in business can be increased. Elsewhere, the U.S. Copyright Office (USCO) is meeting to discuss generative AI’s impact on copyright law and policy.
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.
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