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FAQ: Everything You Need to Know About Patenting Your Invention

Brett Trout

On average: A provisional patent lasts for 12 months and must be converted into a non-provisional application within that time. Patent Attorneys : Licensed lawyers who can draft and file patents, provide legal advice, draft contracts and licenses, and represent you in legal disputes. Maximize the scope of your protection.

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A Literal Generative AI Discussion: How AI Could Reshape Law

3 Geeks and a Law Blog

This time, we’re talking to the AI. I have, shall we say, an auxilary browsing feature which allows me to access real time web data. Many legal pros might not know the ins and outs of AI its abilities, or how it could be a game changer in their field. Law firms deal with sensitive info all the time. That’s no small task.

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Alternative Fee Arrangements (AFAs) for Legal Explained: Types & Examples

MatterSuite

This makes it easier to comply with clients expectations, enhance satisfaction, and promote legal services. Instead of tracking time, AFAs may involve flat fees, capped fees, contingency fees, or subscriptions. This can lead to timely and consistent payments and serve the competing goals of the organization and the clients.

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Can You Practice Law in Multiple States? What Lawyers Should Know

Rocket Matter

Learn how big tech has changed the legal industry Free Guide The Small Firms Guide to Big Tech While any change in how you operate your law office can feel overwhelming, theres never been a better time to start migrating your office structures online. While this may be more time-consuming, many lawyers find that its worth the effort.

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Guest Post: The Caselaw Access Project — Then, Now, Tomorrow

LawSites

We’d all been working for over a year on a contract that would make it possible, someday in the future, for everyone to have free and open access to all the official court decisions ever published in the United States. After an exhausting year of negotiations, it was time to lock ourselves in a room and figure out if we had a deal.

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Alternative Fee Arrangements for Law Firms: 9 Examples

Clio

By setting clear expectations, lawyers can save time and energy on explaining bills to confused clients. Technology can make it easier for lawyers to track time and offer clients greater clarity and predictability to billing workflows. In addition, you can also track your time spent. Clients want more ways to pay.

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The Highest-growth Legal Practice Areas in 2024 and Beyond

Clio

At the same time, the practice of law is changing rapidly. Lawyers have become accustomed to working in remote or hybrid environments , and emerging technologies like ChatGPT are set to disrupt the legal industry. Existing technology (like security cameras) can guide lawyers when presenting this type of evidence in court.