Law Sites
MAY 7, 2025
Legal technology company FirmPilot announced today that it has raised $11.7 million in total funding, with Thomson Reuters Ventures and HubSpot Ventures joining as strategic investors in its latest round. The AI marketing platform for law firms secured $4.7 million in this strategic investment round from the two new backers.
Attorney at Work
MAY 9, 2025
Book Review | Richard Susskind's much anticipated book on AI offers clarity for perplexed lawyers. Jerry Lawson takes us through it. The post Richard Susskind on AI for Lawyers: A Review of ‘How to Think About AI’ appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
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Lawmatics
MAY 1, 2025
Its not just about landing the client its about what happens next. For most law firms, the biggest growth opportunities arent in getting more leads, but in doing more with the ones they already have. From intake to invoicing to ongoing engagement, there are countless touchpoints where firms either build long-term value or lose it. In this Lawmatics webinar, Brent Harkins, chief marketing officer at US Legal Marketing Group, laid out seven high-impact ways to strengthen the client journey and i
Insurance Journal
MAY 2, 2025
Denmark plans to set aside almost $1 billion to insure its merchant fleet in the event of a war or major crisis. The government proposed the new legislation as a “timely precaution,” according to a statement on Thursday.
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!
E-Discovery LLC
MAY 3, 2025
The Article III Coalition issued A Call to Preserve the Independence of the Judiciary. The Coalitions website displays important quotations from Alexander Hamilton, Ben Franklin, former Presidents Ronald Reagan and Dwight Eisenhower, and, the late Justice Sandra Day OConnor. The website also includes an Open Letter From Americas Former Federal Judges.
IP Watchdog
MAY 1, 2025
The UK Court of Appeal today ruled that Apple must pay Optis Cellular Technology LLC $502 million for a worldwide fair reasonable and non-discriminatory (FRAND) license to its 4G standard essential patents (SEPs) patents. With interest and fees, the total amount exceeds $700 million. Optis sued Apple in 2019, and a May 2023 ruling by Mr Justice Marcus Smith at the High Court of England and Wales awarded $56.43 million to Optis as a lump sum reasonable royalty for Apples infringement of the SEPs,
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Attorney at Work
MAY 6, 2025
Susan Cohodes | Don't allow AI to replace your crucial "lawyer's voice." The post AI Is No Substitute for a Lawyer’s Voice appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
Legal Research is Easy
MAY 4, 2025
The other day, well, actually, it was TODAY, I was listening to another round of discussions about how evil DOGE is and how Elon Musk should be tossed in jail and how he's not doing anything and what a stupid BILLIONAIRE he is. But I digress - kind of. Lately, I've been hearing a lot about earmarks and I got to wondering whether earmarks and is just another form of governmental waste (of which DOGE will soon uncover).
Insurance Journal
MAY 2, 2025
Texas Mutual Insurance Company announced that its board of directors voted unanimously to approve a $330 million general dividend distribution in 2025.
E-Discovery LLC
MAY 12, 2025
In Skeans v. Atlantic Marine Corps Communities, LLC , 2025 WL 1298299 (D.S.C. May 5, 2025), the privilege logging term of the parties ESI Protocol did not determine when privilege logs for non-ESI material had to be provided. In short, the ESI Protocol applied only to ESI. The present suit arises from Defendants operation of the Laurel Bay military housing community.
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IP Watchdog
MAY 4, 2025
This past Wednesday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit issued a precedential decision affirming a district court holding that the software term payment handler was a nonce term for functional language that followed it, thereby invoking 35 U.S.C. 112, sixth paragraph, as mean-plus-function claiming. The Federal Circuit then held that the corresponding patent specifications did not recite sufficient structure that corresponded to the claimed function, making the payment handler el
Law Sites
MAY 8, 2025
Paladin, a company whose platform connects lawyers with opportunities to provide free legal help, today launched a province-wide pro bono portal for Ontario, developed in partnership with the Ontario Bar Association. While Paladin has launched pro bono portals in 13 U.S. states, this is its first outside the U.S.
Attorney at Work
MAY 7, 2025
Jay Harrington | When you reach out to ask for business and hear a no, it can feel deeply personal. Even if its not. The post Selling Legal Services Is Hard: How to Get Over the Fear and Keep Going appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
The Marshall Project
MAY 1, 2025
In dozens of cases, medical personnel in New York prisons were accused of covering up beatings some under pressure and rarely faced punishment.
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?
Insurance Journal
MAY 2, 2025
Global specialty insurance broker Ryan Specialty has completed the acquisition of USQRisk Holdings, LLC. Operating in New York and London, USQ underwrites non-traditional insurance risks. USQ’s operations will become a part of the alternative risk business within Ryan Specialty.
E-Discovery LLC
MAY 11, 2025
The date on which the duty to preserve is triggered is foundational to application of the spoliation doctrine. [1] It was addressed in Valmarc Corp. v. Nike, Inc., 2024 WL 5112441 (D. Or. 12/31/2024). Defendants, Nike and Converse, filed a motion requesting a determination that plaintiff Valmarc d/b/a Vi3 had spoliated evidence. Vi3s Complaint alleged in part that defendants had misappropriated Vi3s anti-counterfeiting technology.
IP Watchdog
MAY 8, 2025
The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) has issued a sharply critical report concluding that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has failed to effectively assess and manage its initiatives aimed at improving patent quality. The April 2025 reportprepared in response to a request from the Senate Judiciary Committee's Subcommittee on Intellectual Propertyfound that the agency's efforts to improve patent examination are hampered by poor planning, inadequate oversight and mi
Law Sites
MAY 9, 2025
Decisis, the legal research service that LexisNexis parent RELX launched in 2021 to compete against Fastcase for a share of the bar association partnership business, has expanded over just the past year from 10 to 20 bar partnerships, including 14 state bar associations.
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!
Practice of Law
MAY 2, 2025
For many immigrants, the possibility of ICE agents arriving at their doorstep causes significant anxiety. While this situation is understandably stressful, being prepared can make a critical difference. Understanding your rights and the correct procedures to follow is not just advisable it's a vital form of protection for you and your family. FindLaw.com has many resources and articles to help you know your rights and what to do (or not to do) if you find yourself facing ICE at home.
The Marshall Project
MAY 9, 2025
When New Jersey switches prison tablet providers, Shakeil Price will lose access to 10 years of family photos and videos. Its about preserving connection, not just data.
Insurance Journal
MAY 2, 2025
In a first-of-its kind move, Hawaii lawmakers are ready to hike a tax imposed on travelers staying in hotels, vacation rentals and other short-term accommodations and earmark the new money for programs to cope with a warming planet.
E-Discovery LLC
MAY 5, 2025
In MyPillow Attys Blame Filing Error After Judge Suspects AI Use – Law360 (Apr. 28, 2025), Andrea Keckley reported that: Attorneys representing MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell in a defamation lawsuit from a former Dominion Voting Systems Corp. executive have told a Colorado federal judge that a February brief the court suspected of being written with AI was a rough draft filed by mistake.
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.
Complex Discovery
MAY 6, 2025
Editors Note: Processing electronically stored information (ESI) is no longer a back-office utility in the eDiscovery workflowits a strategic pivot point that defines both risk and readiness. In this data-rich update from ComplexDiscovery O, industry professionals gain an in-depth look at the evolving role, cost dynamics, and future trajectory of eDiscovery processing.
Law Sites
MAY 7, 2025
“Everybody understands the world is volatile, but they don’t necessarily understand why it’s volatile or how to deal with it,” says Sean West, cofounder ofHence Technologiesand author of the new book,Unruly: Fighting Back When Politics, AI, and Law Upend the Rules of Business. “Unruly is a play on words.
Your Trial Message
MAY 6, 2025
By Dr. Ken Broda-Bahm: These are trying times for those of us who are looking to see whether American rule of law can survive its current challenges.
Civil Litigation Brief
MAY 6, 2025
This blog celebrates its 12th anniversary next month. Civil Litigation Brief started as a column in the Solicitors Journal 35 years ago. Over that time many people have helpfully sent me and pointed me me to cases of interest. In.
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.
Insurance Journal
MAY 9, 2025
Electric providers in New Mexico told the state’s utility regulator at citizens at a hearing on Thursday in Santa Fe that residents should be prepared to potentially lose power when high winds and dry conditions raise wildfire risk in their …
Newport Beach California Business Litigation Law B
MAY 9, 2025
Businesses may need to file lawsuits for a broad range of reasons. Perhaps a vendor breached an agreement by delaying supply delivery or substituting substandard materials for a clients usual order. Maybe a former business partner violated the terms of a non-compete agreement. Unfair competition and even business defamation can also lead to legal action.
Complex Discovery
MAY 5, 2025
Editor’s Note: The one-year milestone of the Legal Data Intelligence initiative marks a meaningful step in the evolution of legal operations and information governance. As legal teams continue to face growing volumes of complex data, the LDI model offers a structured and practical approach to managing risk, improving collaboration, and aligning legal work with broader organizational goals.
Law Sites
MAY 1, 2025
Hence Technologies has unveiled Hence Global, an AI-powered platform designed to help businesses and their legal counsel manage geopolitical uncertainties by providing customized risk analysis and insights tailored to specific business roles and needs.
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