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The Road to 2026: Anticipating Intellectual Property, AI, and Data Modifications in the Upcoming USMCA Joint Review

Berkley Technology Law Journal

Key topics expected for review include strengthening intellectual property enforcement, balancing access and affordability for certain pharmaceuticals, adjusting data exclusivity periods, and pioneering AI regulation with common data protection standards and ethical guidelines. Intellectual Property (IP) A.

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Zero-Based Drafting: Why contract templates are holding you back and how to ditch them to draft better contracts.

Colin S. Levy

Start with boilerplate clauses that cover concepts like amendment, waiver, notice, governing law, dispute resolution, assignment, and entire agreement. Prior to joining ONS, Nate was in private legal practice, concentrating in corporate and transactional law, intellectual property, and commercial litigation.

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Local Q&A: I’m a new law school grad who lives in the midwest. What are the most popular areas of practice in Chicago, IL?

Martindale-Avvo

Litigation : This area of practice involves representing clients in court, including civil and criminal trials, appeals, and alternative dispute resolution. Intellectual property law: This area of practice involves protecting clients’ intellectual property rights, such as trademarks, copyrights, and patents.

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Transforming Legal Tech via Blockchain Technology

CaseFox

Dispute Resolution Dispute Management is a crucial issue when law firms deal with business entities. Revolving around business entities, juries, biased judgments, and applied laws makes dispute resolution a tough matter to solve. Imagine a law firm offering dispute resolution based on smart contracts.

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Voting Is Open! Pick the 15 Finalists to Compete At Startup Alley at ABA TECHSHOW 2024 in February

Above the Law - Technology

Resolutn stands out as a full-spectrum technology solution that automates the dispute resolution process, removing the need for human mediators from most disputes. This innovation democratizes access to justice, making it as applicable and economical for low-value disputes as for high-value cases.

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What Is a Litigator? And the Differences From a Lawyer

CaseFox

A litigator is a specialized type of lawyer who focuses primarily on courtroom proceedings and dispute resolution. Litigators possess extensive experience in handling civil cases, such as personal injury claims , commercial disputes, and intellectual property matters.

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Blockchain Technology in Law: How It Impacts the Legal Profession

MatterSuite

Enhancing Intellectual Property Protection Blockchain technology can also be a game-changer in the field of intellectual property (IP) law. For legal professionals specializing in IP law, understanding blockchain’s role in providing and protecting intellectual property is becoming increasingly important.