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When a Copyright Owner Gets Only a $1,000 Judgment in Federal Court, They’re the Real Losers–McDermott v. KMC

Eric Goldman

The defendant, Kalita Mukul Creative, ran community-focused newsletters. The defendant published a bio on Sewell and included one of McDermott’s photos–apparently sourced from an unrelated Instagram account (possibly another infringer, or perhaps that account has a fair use defense?). Defendant’s financial benefit.

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Building Confidence: Strategies for Lawyers

Attorney at Work

It lives in the past and is the bastard child of perceived mistakes and failures. If you’ve forgotten what this was for you when you started practicing law, for most attorneys, the big picture is to help people. One quality is more important than any other in having the life you want: confidence. First, shift your focus inward.

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AI Hallucinations: a Costly Mistake for Lawyers

Clio

AI hallucinations occur when a large language model (LLM) generates false or misleading information that, on its face, appears plausible. Below, well explain what hallucinations are, review the courts decision to sanction Morgan & Morgans lawyers, and provide tips for mitigating risk when working with AI for legal research.

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Virtual Courtrooms: What to Know About Them

Clio

While telephone appearances have been common for many years, the COVID-19 pandemic ushered in a new era for court proceedings with remote participants. Now, many courtrooms allow video conferencing and other mechanisms to enable virtual appearances by attorneys. What technology is needed to make virtual court proceedings work?

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Understanding the CCB’s First Two Final Determinations (Guest Blog Post–Part 3 of 3)

Eric Goldman

Koerner Endowed Professor of Law, Tulane University Law School [See part 1 about defendant opt-outs and part 2 about defendant defaults.] This is done by a staff attorney. Eight months after filing, the first two Copyright Claims Board (CCB) Final Determinations have been handed down. Prutton, 22-CCB-0045 , February 28, 2023.

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Make the Shift to Legal 3.0: The Future is Today. Unleash Your AI Potential 

OpenText

Become a tech-savvy attorney In Legal 3.0, They must also learn of the risks and issues with AI and how to detect and defend when it is being used. Legal innovation requires a growth mindset: seeking new ways to solve problems and effectively deliver impact, value, and improve outcomes. What is Legal 3.0 What does that mean?

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4 Strategies for Preventing and Handling Frivolous Lawsuits

Lawmatics

It may even get to the point where the media covers the case which can change public perception of the defendant and negatively impact both personal and professional relationships. Not to mention, it’s costly to defend yourself against a frivolous claim. Not to mention, it’s costly to defend yourself against a frivolous claim.

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