Attorney at Work
JANUARY 8, 2025
Meyling Ly | Start a "Done-List" to track your accomplishments and be prepared to show your value. The post The Power of List Making appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
Law Sites
JANUARY 7, 2025
Spellbook, the company that introduced the first generative AI copilot for contract drafting and review in 2022, and that last August launched a sophisticated AI agent for law capable of planning and executing complex, multi-step workflows, today rolled out Playbooks, a contract-review feature designed for in-house teams working in corporate legal departments.
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IP Watchdog
JANUARY 9, 2025
The International Trademark Association (INTA) announced today that it has filed an amicus brief in a referral to the Grand Board of Appeal of the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) that asks for clarification on registering human faces as trademarks. INTA urged the Grand Board to confirm that signs consisting of photorealistic facial images of people, including famous ones, are not per se excluded from trademark protection.
Steno
JANUARY 6, 2025
Executive Summary Challenge: After decades of litigation experience, attorney Mike Marzban recognized that colleagues were often too shy to provide candid feedback on his deposition technique. He needed an objective way to evaluate his performance and identify potential blind spots in his questioning strategies. Solution: Marzban began using Transcript Genius for what he describes as "a blunt dialog about what I didn't get right.
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
JANUARY 7, 2025
Process Improvement Tips | Essential steps to ensure your annual legal fee increases are thoughtful, fair and easy to implement. The post Annual Legal Fee Increases: 5 Ways to Make It Easier appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
Law Sites
JANUARY 9, 2025
With this post, voting is now officially open! Help pick the 15 legal tech startups that will get to compete at the ninth-annual Startup Alley atABA TECHSHOW, April 2-5,2025.
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Insurance Journal
JANUARY 10, 2025
Insurers are facing significant losses from the catastrophic Los Angeles wildfires — given the high value of homes and businesses in the affected communities.
Attorney at Work
JANUARY 10, 2025
Tech Tips | The best collaboration tools bridge the gap between efficiency and confidentiality. The post 15 Secure Collaboration Hacks Every Lawyer Should Know appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
Law Sites
JANUARY 6, 2025
On Dec. 5, in a move to enhance access to justice, the Supreme Court of the state of Washington issued a historic order authorizing a regulatory reform pilot program by which entities not owned by lawyers will be able to deliver legal services.
IP Watchdog
JANUARY 10, 2025
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) today affirmed a Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) decision that upheld an examiners rejection of certain claims of a patent application for a cancer immunotherapy invention. The opinion was authored by Judge Lourie.
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Insurance Journal
JANUARY 7, 2025
Twenty miles outside Corpus Christi, Texas an area so dry the local water company distributes shower timers at high school football games the world’s richest man is nearly done building a lithium refinery that could require as much …
Attorney at Work
JANUARY 8, 2025
Jay Harrington | Being more proactive in your business development creates a win-win for yourself and your contacts. The post Asking for Business: The Art of Business Development for Lawyers appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
Law Sites
JANUARY 7, 2025
In their annual report on the state of the U.S.
IP Watchdog
JANUARY 10, 2025
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) today issued a precedential decision reversing a district courts determination that certain claims of a patent for Novartis heart failure drug Entresto were invalid for lack of written description, and affirming a finding that the claims were not shown to be invalid for obviousness, lack of enablement, or indefiniteness.
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?
E-Discovery LLC
JANUARY 9, 2025
In Fond-du-Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa v. Cummins , 2025 WL 26046 (Jan. 3, 2025), the court addressed privilege among two jointly related companies. Plaintiff, the Band, sought judicial review of a land exchange between the U.S. Forest Service and a mining company, PolyMet. PolyMet sought review of the U.S. Magistrate Judges decision that it failed to meet the burden of showing that approximately 500 documents were privileged.
Attorney at Work
JANUARY 7, 2025
Brett Burney tells how you can set up Mac law office: hardware, software, using Microsoft and PDFs, and cloud-based services. Key Takeaways Brett Burney’s primer on what you’ll need to go “all Mac” is an Attorney at Work classic must-read. And for those who wonder about bringing a little Apple into your workspace? Come on […] The post Setting Up An All-Mac Law Office appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
Law Sites
JANUARY 7, 2025
Housing Court Answers, a nonprofit tenants’ rights organization in New York City, today launched Roxanne, a first-of-its-kind AI-powered tool created to help tenants navigate issues related to housing repairs.
IP Watchdog
JANUARY 6, 2025
Slogans play a crucial role in branding, serving as memorable and important expressions of a companys identity. In Brazil, slogans are eligible for trademark registration, but their acceptance has historically been limited by strict requirements for distinctiveness and functionality. With the Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office (BPTO) recently updating its interpretation of the law, the landscape for protecting slogans is evolving, offering new opportunities for brand owners.
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!
E-Discovery LLC
JANUARY 8, 2025
Red-D-Arc Inc. v AMP 2 LLC , 2025 WL 26648 (M.D. Fl. Jan. 3, 2025), was a breach of contract action. Plaintiff contended that, in response to plaintiffs interrogatories, Defendants improperly refer to hundreds of pages of documents, which is non-responsive, evasive, and in violation of Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 33(d). The Red-D-Arc court wrote: In response, Defendants argue that their reference to documents produced to Plaintiff fully complies with Rule 33(d), and that the documents specif
Attorney at Work
JANUARY 8, 2025
How much does it cost to start a law firm? We asked a few experts. Key Takeaways Starting a New Solo Law Firm? In case you hadnt noticed, a lot of those new lawyers who cant find jobs are hanging out a solo shingle. Add to that those lawyers with experience who have left a […] The post How Much Does It Cost To Start A Law Firm: A Guide for New Solo Practitioners appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
Law Sites
JANUARY 6, 2025
Elite, the financial and business management platform for large law firms that Thomson Reuters sold to private equity firm TPG Inc. in 2023, said today that it has acquired Tranch, an invoice automation and payments platform providing invoice management and payment options for law firms and their clients.
Legally Speaking
JANUARY 5, 2025
Imagine having a co-pilot powered by AI, revolutionising the way you practise law. This week, Im joined by Scott Stevenson, Co-Founder and CEO of Spellbook, the first generative AI designed specifically for lawyers. Scott shares how Spellbok transforms contract review, empowers legal professionals and makes legal services more accessible than ever.
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.
E-Discovery LLC
JANUARY 7, 2025
In Howard v. Ashworth , 2024 WL 5264677 (E.D. Wis. Dec. 31, 2024), an inmate sued correctional officers from Waupun Correctional Institution for allegedly intercepting his correspondence based on a retaliatory motive. The court held that a party need not show that litigation was anticipated when the party is actually in litigation. The court allowed the inmate to proceed on certain claims.
Attorney at Work
JANUARY 6, 2025
Teddy Snyder | You have a lot of ways to tell the story of your case, but are you doing it in the most effective way? The post It Is What It Is Can You Plead That in Court? appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
Insurance Journal
JANUARY 9, 2025
The conflagrations tearing across Los Angeles are on track to be among the most expensive wildfire disasters in U.S. history, draining insurance coffers and threatening California’s massive state-sponsored insurance program.
Legal Dive
JANUARY 9, 2025
A Delaware court approved the deal to settle a complaint accusing the automaker’s directors of overpaying themselves for several years.
Advertiser: Trellis
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E-Discovery LLC
JANUARY 4, 2025
In Hall v. Trivest Partners L.P., 2024 WL 514015 (E.D. Mich. Dec. 17, 2024), the court rejected a demand that opposing counsel state under oath that counsel had properly conducted discovery. The court wrote: Lastly, Plaintiffs seek an order compelling Trivest Defendants to attest to having undertaken proper efforts to ensure that any and all [1] sources of responsive information have been searched and related documents and/or ESI produced. .
IP Watchdog
JANUARY 6, 2025
The U.S, Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) on Monday, January 6, rejected Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings (Labcorp) argument that, among other issues, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) erred in its motivation to combine analysis and ultimate determination that Labcorp had not proven Ravgen, Inc.s patent claims to be obvious.
Insurance Journal
JANUARY 8, 2025
Active wind-driven wildfires in Southern California that are estimated to have burned more than 1,000 properties and prompted evacuation orders for more than 80,000 residents will likely lead to what industry watchers say will be sizable insured losses.
Legal Dive
JANUARY 6, 2025
A former employee in Florida sued the supermarket chain for allegedly violating the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, along with several other laws.
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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