Attorney at Work
APRIL 10, 2023
Shari Lee Sugarman | advice on how to network effectively regardless of where you’re at on your career path. The post Local Networking at Every Stage of Your Legal Career appeared first on Attorney at Work.
Simple Legal
APRIL 12, 2023
When starting a new role, overcoming the learning curve along with the desire to make a lasting impression can put a lot of pressure on you. And with the responsibilities of the legal ops role varying from one department to the next, an exciting opportunity can quickly start to feel overwhelming. That’s why we wanted to share a few key areas that legal operations professionals can focus on during their first 30 days at a new company.
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IP Watchdog
APRIL 9, 2023
Current artificial intelligence (AI) systems can generate an astonishing variety of content, including text-based works, audio, video, images, programming code, product designs, technical papers, etc. In many cases, the output from an AI system is virtually indistinguishable from that of a human. This trend is expected to continue at an ever-increasing rate in the coming years.
Lawmatics
APRIL 13, 2023
Successful marketing is critical to attract new leads and remain profitable, but many law firms don’t have the time or the resources to create a dedicated marketing campaign. After all, most lawyers already have too much on their plate to focus on obtaining new clients – they’re usually knee-deep in managing the clients they already have! In addition, it often takes several consecutive follow-ups before a new lead is ready to hire an attorney.
Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor
Join this session to get a fresh look at how AI tools can help you work smarter, faster, and more effectively! Attorney and law professor Joe Stephens, J.D., will walk you through the complete journey of a legal case—from the first client meeting through the final outcome—while showing you how artificial intelligence can transform your daily work at each important step.
Attorney at Work
APRIL 10, 2023
Mark C. Palmer | Q: "I’ve been trying out ChatGPT, and it’s pretty impressive! Before I start using it for legal writing, research or other tasks, what ethical pitfalls might I watch out for when using such a tool? The post Ethical Pitfalls When Using ChatGPT appeared first on Attorney at Work.
CaseFox
APRIL 12, 2023
Legal Team Management is an essential aspect of running a successful law firm or legal department. Managing a team of lawyers, paralegals, and support staff can be challenging, especially when dealing with complex legal matters and competing priorities. Effective legal team management requires a combination of leadership, communication, and organizational skills, as well as a deep understanding of the legal profession.
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Hanzo Blog
APRIL 11, 2023
ESG and sustainability are two concepts that have gained significant prominence recently. The World Bank Group’s International Finance Corporation defines ESG as a set of factors that companies and investors consider regarding environmental, social, and governance issues. On the other hand, sustainability refers to organizations' actions to achieve their environmental, social, and corporate governance goals.
Attorney at Work
APRIL 13, 2023
The marketing objective is to get clients. The cybersecurity objective is to keep your data safe. Those two objectives are often at odds with one another. The post Beware of Ethical Perils When Using Generative AI appeared first on Attorney at Work.
CaseFox
APRIL 10, 2023
The legal industry has traditionally been viewed as one of the slowest sectors to embrace technological innovation. However, with the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) technology, the legal industry has been undergoing significant disruption. One of the pioneers in this space is Harvey, a legal AI startup that has been garnering investments from OpenAI.
IP Watchdog
APRIL 13, 2023
By now, unless you live in a total IP blackout zone, you’ve heard about the Unitary Patent and Unified Patent Court (UPC). Your friends in Europe, particularly, have been insistent on informing you, whether you want to know or not, with daily (if not hourly) email blasts, since January of this year. But most of what they tell you misses the forest for the trees.
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3 Geeks and a Law Blog
APRIL 13, 2023
AI is now a significant part of the legal industry, and technology companies such as LexisNexis are at the forefront of this technology shift. We sat down and talked with Jeff Reihl , the Executive Vice President, and Chief Technology Officer at LexisNexis, and discussed the current state of AI and its relevance to the legal and research sector.
Attorney at Work
APRIL 14, 2023
Michelle Troutman | Beyond the subject line, how you format your email newsletter will affect how readers engage. The post 5 Steps for Structuring Law Firm Newsletters to Increase Leads appeared first on Attorney at Work.
CaseFox
APRIL 13, 2023
Personal injury claims are lawsuits filed by individuals who have been injured due to the negligence or intentional actions of another person or entity. These claims are designed to compensate the victim for their injuries, including medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. However, not all personal injury claims are successful in court. In fact, many claims for personal injury fail to result in a favorable outcome for the plaintiff.
IP Watchdog
APRIL 13, 2023
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Director Kathi Vidal held a virtual conversation with the intellectual property (IP) press on Wednesday to coincide with a one-year anniversary Director’s blog post published today. “If last year was about listening…this is really the year where we’re trying to bring that to impact,” said Vidal. Vidal said the work she did in her first year in office was about providing clarity and sometimes learning from “unintended consequences,” but this year is going
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?
My Shingle
APRIL 10, 2023
Can a law firm’s use of artificial intelligence be a selling point for clients? Biglaw firm DLA Piper thinks so. Last month, DLA Piper publicly announced that it would utilize Casetext’s groundbreaking platform, Co-Counsel which is powered by GPT-4 to perform substantive tasks such as legal research, document review, deposition prep, and contract analysis.
Attorney at Work
APRIL 12, 2023
Neville Pokroy | Hiring a Fractional CMO can be a game changer for small and midsize law firms. The post Does Your Law Firm Need a Fractional CMO? appeared first on Attorney at Work.
CaseFox
APRIL 12, 2023
According to a report by Zion Market Research, the global legal billing software market size was valued at approximately USD 849 million in 2020 and is expected to reach approximately USD 1,323 million by 2028, growing at a CAGR of around 5.8% between 2021 and 2028. As a legal professional, your primary focus is on serving your clients and providing them with the best legal representation possible.
IP Watchdog
APRIL 10, 2023
Just days after a complaint was filed against restaurant chain Sweetgreen by Chipotle Mexican Grill for trademark infringement, dilution, and deceptive business practices, Sweetgreen has changed the name of its offending product in order to reach possible settlement. Last week, Chipotle filed a complaint against Sweetgreen for naming its new menu item “Chipotle Chicken Burrito Bowl”.
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!
InHouseBlog
APRIL 14, 2023
AI for in-house counsel seems daunting, especially for those who are less tech-savvy. But many are charging ahead at full speed to take advantage of the time and cost savings that generative AI can bring to a legal department. And these are just the early days, as AI is increasingly being implemented across a wide range of tools and applications used every day by lawyers in legal departments.
Attorney at Work
APRIL 14, 2023
Product Spotlight | Staying on top of client relationships is vital to the long-term success and profitability of your law practice. Here are four ways legal CRM can benefit your firm. The post Four Ways Legal Client Relationship Management Software Can Help Your Firm appeared first on Attorney at Work.
DAPHNE ALABAMA CRIMINAL DEFENSE BLOG
APRIL 14, 2023
Crimes involving the illegal use of prescription drugs are rising across the United States. Some of these are for drugs approved by the FDA and available for medical use. Doctors often write prescription drugs for legitimate reasons, for a specific purpose, and they are sold at pharmacies. It is against Alabama law to possess prescription medication without a valid prescription from a licensed doctor or physician, and doing so can lead to criminal charges.
IP Watchdog
APRIL 10, 2023
On April 7, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) issued a ruling in People.ai, Inc. v. Clari Inc. affirming a judgment on the pleadings that nixed patent infringement claims asserted by People.ai in the Northern District of California. The Federal Circuit’s opinion, authored by Circuit Judge Tiffany Cunningham, agreed with the district court that People.ai’s patent claims to recordkeeping management systems were directed to abstract ideas that are unpatentable under 35 U.S.C.
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
Hanzo Blog
APRIL 12, 2023
Visit Hanzo at CLOC Global Institute! We can't wait to share our latest innovations to address the gnarly challenges collaboration data presents enterprises for ediscovery and investigations.
The Barrister
APRIL 14, 2023
This book found in our law library provides an overview of the 8 “secret” tips to enhance your performance in law school. The book addresses problem that almost every law student can relate to- time management, organization, and setting up a winning essay answer during an exam. In fact, my two favorite tips in the book both revolve around time management and organization.
Legally Speaking
APRIL 9, 2023
Having a work-life balance as a lawyer may seem like a myth, but it is achievable. It may require time and energy to start tackling your work-life balance, but a little effort can go a long way! This week we’re super excited to be chatting with Eli Albrecht , he is committed to finding a balance between his role as a husband, lawyer, and #LawDad in a way that is fully integrated.
IP Watchdog
APRIL 12, 2023
On February 17, 2023, Germany ratified the Agreement on the Unified Patent Court. This means that the Unified Patent Court (UPC) will definitely go live on June 1, 2023. Thus, it’s time to get one’s ducks in a row and to prepare for this new court system, which provides for a pan European injunction in patent matters. In order to faciliate such preparation, we will be providing a series of five articles that will deal with the most important aspects of the UPC.
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.
Lawmatics
APRIL 11, 2023
According to the American Bar Association (ABA), over 1.3 million attorneys were actively practicing in the U.S. as of January 1, 2022. In addition, m ore than 45,262 solo practitioners are currently employed in the United States. However, whether a lawyer works for a large firm or maintains a solo practice, they all have at least one thing in common: taxes.
IP Watchdog
APRIL 11, 2023
On April 10, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) issued a trio of Rule 36 judgments that summarily affirmed a series of final written decisions by the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). Rule 36 summary affirmances at the Federal Circuit have been a growing problem in the realm of U.S. patent law over the better part of the last decade.
IP Watchdog
APRIL 11, 2023
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) today affirmed in a precedential decision the Patent Trial and Appeal Board’s (PTAB’s) finding that Moderna Therapeutics proved certain claims of Arbutus Biopharma Corporation’s mRNA delivery patent invalid as anticipated. U.S. Patent No. 9,404,127 is titled “Non-liposomal Systems for Nucleic Acid Delivery” and is directed to “an invention that provides stable nucleic acid-lipid particles (‘SNALP’) that have a non-lamellar structure and ‘c
IP Watchdog
APRIL 14, 2023
Trademark applicant Charger Ventures LLC has lost its appeal to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) from the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board’s (TTAB’s) finding that SPARK LIVING is likely to be confused with an earlier-registered mark, SPARK. The precedential decision was authored by Judge Reyna. Both marks cover real estate services, but Charger amended its application to specify residential real estate services, whereas the earlier mark specified services related to comme
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