Attorney at Work
MARCH 17, 2023
Colby Mangonon | Five strategies for using modern technology to strengthen your bargaining power. The post 5 Strategies to Strengthen Your Contract Negotiations appeared first on Attorney at Work.
Simple Legal
MARCH 17, 2023
Legal ops’ ability to leverage data is directly tied to the success of corporate legal and the overall business. In fact, Kearney found that companies could improve their profits anywhere from 25% to 81% depending on how well employees could analyze data. So, if you have a powerful legal technology solution without robust data reporting capabilities, it doesn’t offer much value.
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IP Watchdog
MARCH 15, 2023
The U.S. Copyright Office (USCO) has announced a new statement of policy on “Works Containing Material Generated by Artificial Intelligence” that will be published in the Federal Register tomorrow, March 16. The statement comes following several recent cases that have tested the bounds of copyright protection for works generated solely or in part by AI authors.
My Shingle
MARCH 17, 2023
In the past three months since the November 30, 2023 release of ChatGPT, I’ve seen all kinds of misconceptions about the technology from how it works to whether reliance on it could trigger copyright liability or penalties in Google search engine ranking. Part of the misunderstanding arises from reliance on outdated material – the tech… The post FAQs on Chat GPT for Solo and Small Law Firms appeared first on My Shingle.
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
MARCH 15, 2023
Camille Stell | What to know about business planning, office location, tech and more. The post Business Basics for Busy New Solos appeared first on Attorney at Work.
Simple Legal
MARCH 15, 2023
Lately it seems like every legal new source is releasing whitepapers and webinars on topics like “How To Do More With Less?”, “Use Data to Drive Business Decisions”, “Improve Your Contracting Process”, and “Minimize Your Outside Counsel Spend”. Legal professionals are inundated with emails and overwhelmed. Of course they want to focus on these areas, but for many they are focused on keeping their GC engaged and informed, supporting leadership’s new ideas and projects, ensuring all legal tools ar
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My Shingle
MARCH 14, 2023
As if lawyers didn’t already have enough to worry about when it comes to protecting client trust accounts, add bank solvency to the list. As the recent meltdowns of the Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank remind lawyers, even a bank may not always be a secure repository for client funds. Lawyers Should Understand the… The post Protecting Client Trust Accounts When Banks Collapse appeared first on My Shingle.
Attorney at Work
MARCH 13, 2023
Annette Choti | These five statistics confirm the value of legal marketing in 2023 and beyond. The post Unbelievable Law Firm Marketing Statistics appeared first on Attorney at Work.
IP Watchdog
MARCH 14, 2023
The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) issued a precedential ruling Monday that vacated and remanded a district court ruling on patent infringement in a case between Amazon and AlterWAN. The circuit judges vacated the ruling, which found Amazon did not infringe on two AlterWAN patents for internet network technology. Based on two of the district court’s claim constructions, the parties entered into a stipulation of non-infringement; however, AlterWAN appealed the case
Lawmatics
MARCH 15, 2023
Lawmatics CEO Matt Spiegel recently joined the Legal Mastermind Podcast , hosted by Ryan Klein and Chase Williams. They discussed the history and culture of Lawmatics, and the everyday legal problems that led to its founding. The Founder's Journey The Founder’s Journey Matt’s arc from practicing criminal defense attorney to serial legal tech entrepreneur is an unusual one.
Advertiser: Trellis
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My Shingle
MARCH 13, 2023
[This post gives an overview of the #ABATECHSHOW 2023 presentation Accessibility in Legal Tech by attorneys Haley Moss and Lisa Mueller, based on a summary by ChatGPT as edited by Carolyn Elefant] Disability Definitions The speakers opened the session with some foundational definitions: Disability – According to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990: A… The post Disability and Legal Tech Design appeared first on My Shingle.
Attorney at Work
MARCH 16, 2023
Tom Lambotte | Take these steps to make sure cybersecurity at home is just as good as it is at the office. The post Cybersecurity Best Practices for Your Law Firm’s Remote Workers appeared first on Attorney at Work.
IP Watchdog
MARCH 14, 2023
The USPTO was actively working behind the scenes to revise sections of the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure pertaining to the subject of its recent Request for Comments, including policies and procedures relating to restriction, continuation, divisional, double patenting and terminal disclaimer practice. Three days after the RFC response period ended, the USPTO announced publication of a revised version of the MPEP in the Federal Register.
Discovery Advocate
MARCH 13, 2023
Practical Insight This case is a cautionary tale for the attorney who may know to say all of the right things when it comes to modern discovery practice but, in fact, lacks the expertise and competence to oversee a defensible discovery effort. This counsel instead subjected the court to a self-described “inner circle of judicial hell” in dealing with discovery ineptitude.
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?
CaseFox
MARCH 16, 2023
Most firms don’t survey their clients and, if they finally do, are shocked to find out that their clients aren’t happy. We latch on to the opinions of the few happy clients and hope the others don’t speak up. As a lawyer, effective client communication is essential for building strong client relationships and achieving successful outcomes in legal matters.
Attorney at Work
MARCH 14, 2023
Gray Robinson | Here are the five most common traits of awakened lawyers. The post Are You an Awakened Lawyer? appeared first on Attorney at Work.
IP Watchdog
MARCH 16, 2023
On March 9, e-commerce company Ingenio Inc. filed a petition for writ of certiorari with the U.S. Supreme Court asking it to take up an appeal of a decision last August by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in favor of patent owner Click-to-Call Technologies. Ingenio’s petition asks the Supreme Court to overturn the Federal Circuit’s ruling that Ingenio was estopped from challenging the validity of patent claims that were denied institution during inter partes review (IPR) validit
My Shingle
MARCH 13, 2023
This article summarizes key takeaways from the #ABATECHSHOW presentation “Flat Fees: the F Word You’ll Learn to Love” by flat fee pros Regina Edwards and Ashley Pepitone. Summary based on my notes, compiled by Chat GPT with additional editorial review. The Benefits of Flat Fees for Lawyers This presentation on flat fees for lawyers opened… The post Advice on Flat Fee Billing from Two Lawyers Who Do It appeared first on My Shingle.
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!
CaseFox
MARCH 15, 2023
Law firm profitability fell for the fourth consecutive quarter as firms grappled with a combination of falling demand and surging expenses, according to the Q3 2022 Thomson Reuters Law Firm Financial Index (LFFI) powered by Peer Monitor/Financial Insights. Demand fell approximately 0.7% in the third quarter compared to last year. This follows on the heels of a 0.5% decline in the second quarter of 2022.
InHouseBlog
MARCH 15, 2023
How do you spot a bad lawyer? As with other things as the global health crisis recedes, many see an uptick in bad lawyers and bad lawyering. But is this really the product of the pandemic, or is it a longer-term trend? Many think the latter, as some of the things we see today appear to be part of a decline in core fundamental legal values that has been occurring for some time.
IP Watchdog
MARCH 17, 2023
This week in Other Barks & Bites: The UK High Court delivers a key ruling on standard essential patents (SEPs) in a FRAND battle between InterDigital and Lenovo; the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office updates Patent Term Extension listings to add Food and Drug Administration and Department of Agriculture information following collaboration initiatives; the U.S.
The Cloud Court Blog
MARCH 14, 2023
In our quest to share innovative ideas, here’s an org and an event that legaltech professionals definitely should consider. SKILLS Law – the org – is a 20-year-old *private* gathering of Knowledge Management and Innovation leaders. Here's how they describe themselves: For years, knowledge management and innovation leaders of the largest global, US, UK, and Canadian law firms have gathered annually in a privately organized meeting to compare notes on current developments in KM, innovation and bus
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.
CaseFox
MARCH 14, 2023
Decentralized Web3 platforms are evolving at a lightning speed introducing new business opportunities. Web3 platforms have made a mark amongst various industries. Just to know, crypto activities based on Web3 witnessed a growth of approximately 800% in Asia. Asia received $572 Billion USD in the financial year 2021. To add a feather, decentralized platforms and blockchain games witnessed a rocket push of 2000% in 2021-22.
The Barrister
MARCH 14, 2023
Artificial intelligence has erupted into almost every avenue of daily life over the last few years in a trend that is expected to continue in 2023. It is such a rapidly evolving field, that the innovations in AI continue to outpace the ability to regulate and even understand it in some aspects. Last month, an AI Lawyer was scheduled to argue a traffic citation case by feeding the AI’s responses into the courtroom via Bluetooth devices.
IP Watchdog
MARCH 12, 2023
On March 6, biotechnology developer Amgen filed a reply brief with the U.S. Supreme Court in its appeal of the invalidation of its patent claims covering antibodies effective at blocking low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol receptors. The brief responds to arguments raised both by rival pharmaceutical firm Sanofi and the U.S. federal government in Amgen’s appeal of the invalidation of its patent claims as a matter of law under 35 U.S.C. § 112, which the district court entered on judgment a
Hanzo Blog
MARCH 14, 2023
Ready for lift-off? Before you know it, you'll be boarding a plane for Legalweek, the annual event that draws thousands of legal professionals to gather, network with peers, earn their CLEs, and explore the latest tools and trends affecting the industry. Hanzo is a proud Legalweek sponsor and we'd love to meet with you. The following are five compelling reasons to connect with Hanzo during the conference or celebrate with Hanzo and ACEDS at the Annual Legalweek Community Cocktail Reception.
Advertiser: Trellis
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CaseFox
MARCH 13, 2023
Law firm compliance is a critical aspect of the legal profession, but it can also be a source of confusion and frustration for many lawyers. The rules and regulations governing legal practice can be complex and ever-changing, making it difficult to stay on top of all the requirements. In this post, we will discuss the most common law firm compliance mistakes and how to avoid them.
Legally Speaking
MARCH 12, 2023
Technology advancements are altering how people work. Unfortunately, some legal professionals have been reluctant to adopt these innovations. However, legal tech’s benefits are impossible to ignore and this cannot be disputed. These developments have aided attorneys in developing profitable and effective legal practices, demonstrating that technology is unquestionably improving legal practice.
IP Watchdog
MARCH 11, 2023
Jack Daniel’s Properties, Inc. filed its reply brief with the U.S. Supreme Court on Friday, March 10, in a major trademark case set to be argued on March 22. The brief contends that the country’s most popular brands are at risk of losing their brand identity if the Court affirms the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit’s view that a poop-themed dog toy mimicking Jack Daniel’s Whiskey bottle is an expressive work entitled to First Amendment protection.
3 Geeks and a Law Blog
MARCH 14, 2023
[Ed. Note – Please welcome back Jessica de Perio Wittman & Kathleen (Katie) Brown as guest bloggers. – GL] In case you didn’t know, the National Conference of Bar Examiners (NCBE) will release a brand-new version of the bar exam in 2026. The NCBE conducted a study in 2018 and asked practicing attorneys and non-licensed lawyers about basic technology tasks in their law practice.
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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