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Marketing Tips: When You Don’t Know What to Write

Attorney at Work

At a recent webinar in connection with my book “ Women Rainmakers’ Best Marketing Tips ,” an audience member said she wanted to write as part of her marketing plan, but couldn’t think of anything to write. What should she do? Fodder for your blog, email alerts, social media posts, and professional articles is everywhere. You only need to recognize it.

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Pete Recommends Weekly highlights on cyber security issues, January 22, 2022

LLRX

Privacy and cybersecurity issues impact every aspect of our lives – home, work, travel, education, health and medical records – to name but a few. On a weekly basis Pete Weiss highlights articles and information that focus on the increasingly complex and wide ranging ways technology is used to compromise and diminish our privacy and online security, often without our situational awareness.

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On LawNext: The State of the E-Discovery Industry in 2022, with Doug Austin

LawSites

?. Two years into the pandemic, what has been its impact on e-discovery and what lies ahead for the industry? The 2022 State of the Industry Report takes a deep dive into these questions, surveying lawyers, consultants, software and service providers, and others to paint a picture of where the industry is today and what trends will dominate in the year ahead. .

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7 Legal Practice Management Features That Will Take Your Firm to the Next Level

Rocket Matter

Cloud-based legal practice management has come a long way since its inception in 2007. Technology has evolved, and it’s imperative that law firms stay on top of these advancements to stay competitive in this ever-evolving industry. Whether you’re looking to understand your firm on a deeper level or just looking to give your clients the… Read More » 7 Legal Practice Management Features That Will Take Your Firm to the Next Level.

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The Tech-Savvy Paralegals Playbook: How To Leverage AI

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?

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Should Lawyers Consider a Side Hustle?

Attorney at Work

These days, it seems everyone has a side hustle — from your next-door neighbor’s tween to the associate down the hall. Pursuing personal projects or part-time work is not new for lawyers, but the pandemic and “great reassessment” has amplified the discussion. We’re going through a “great reassessment” as lawyers evaluate their job satisfaction, values and ultimate career goals.

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Join and Stitch Screenshots from Text Messages, Social Media, and More

Apps in Law

One of the most common questions I get asked today from an e-discovery standpoint is how to collect and preserve text messages from mobile devices. I usually recommend another process for capturing text message conversations using the iMazing software or even a forensic image but there are times when simple screenshots will suffice … just don’t stop with the screenshots, use the Stitch It!

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SEC Cybersecurity Update: Chair Gensler Offers Insight into Upcoming Regulation

Debevoise Data Blog

On January 24, 2022, SEC Chair Gary Gensler gave a speech on cybersecurity rulemaking to the Annual Securities Regulation Institute, outlining a number of key points he expects the SEC will consider in 2022 and emphasizing the SEC’s “key role” on the federal government’s “Team Cyber.” A number of these proposed changes – including broadening the scope of existing SEC regulations, enhancing SEC requirements for cyber hygiene, and increasing attention to public company disclosures – were among th

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Your Professional Attitude May Need an Adjustment

Attorney at Work

A professional attitude is about more than hitting the expected marks — it’s about how what you project makes your client feel. Recently, I saw a video taken from a school corridor camera showing a tired teacher walking down the hall. As he was about to go into his classroom, he stopped in front of the door, took a breath and smiled. Then he turned the doorknob and entered.

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5G, Smart Thread, and Green Bubbles

Apps in Law

Jeff’s In the News blog post for January 21, 2022: [link] Jeff and I cover some interesting stories about tracking AirTags and life-saving AirPods, and then we go into a discussion about green and blue bubbles in text messages on iPhones. We also dive into the recent headlines about cellular carriers rolling out their 5G networks. Finally we offer some nifty tips around reading paper books and e-magazines.

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ILTA Names Winners of 2021 Distinguished Peer Awards

LawSites

The International Legal Technology Association today announced the winners of its 2021 Distinguished Peer Awards , which honor achievements in leadership and innovation by individuals, legal technology vendors, law firms, corporate legal departments, and others. For the first time this year, the awards included two Lifetime Achievement Awards: one for ILTA members and one for business partners.

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Uncovering The Hidden Connections: A Patent Family Survival Guide

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!

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Who Owns the Pooh?

Brett Trout

Brett J. Trout As of January 1, 2022 Winnie the Pooh entered the public domain. But what does that mean? Can you write a book about Winnie the Pooh and Tigger too? No. Can you sell Winnie the Pooh branded socks? No. Can you start a Winnie the Pooh comic strip? Probably not. But why? The answer is that although the original copyright in Winnie the Pooh has moved into the public domain, the copyrights in all of his friends and all of the books published after 1926 are still in force.

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Rocket Matter Premier: The Ideal Software for Firms with Highly Demanding Billing Needs

Attorney at Work

Rocket Matter Premier. Rocket Matter helps law firms be more productive than ever while managing their high volume of matters and monthly billing with ease. Founded in 2007 as one of the very first cloud-based legal practice management software companies, Rocket Matter has helped thousands of law firms streamline their workflows, increase their revenues, and offer outstanding client service.

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Cyber Security Testing Measures

NSLT

Small Business: Cyber Security Testing Measures It is no news that small businesses are one of the main targets of hacks and other cyberattacks. Many cyber criminals focus on small businesses because they haven’t found their footing in their industry and are trying to find their way around the market. So many of them fail to ensure that they put a proper strategy in place for their cybersecurity.

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New Tool Uses AI and Analytics to Value Cases and Predict Outcomes In Auto Warranty Litigation

LawSites

A new product uses historical data, artificial intelligence and predictive analytics to value cases and predict outcomes in automobile warranty litigation, with the goal of helping manufacturers resolve Lemon Law and warranty claims more accurately, more quickly, and at lower cost. The product, iPAT, developed by LegalEase Solutions in partnership with FelixHealthcare.AI , developer of the underlying AI technology, uses predictive analytics to help reduce litigation time and associated legal exp

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AI for Paralegals: Everything You Need to Know (and How to Use It Safely)

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.

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Webcast – AI Benefits and Risks for the Insurance Industry: A Regulator’s View

Debevoise Data Blog

On January 20, 2022, Avi Gesser ( Co-Chair of the Debevoise Data Strategy & Security Group ), joined a panel discussion with Jon Godfread ( North Dakota Insurance Commissioner and Chair of the NAIC Innovation & Technology Task Force ) about current and future AI regulation for the insurance industry. Also on the panel were Howard Mills ( President of the Insurance Federation of New York ) and Deborah Stalker ( EVP & Deputy General Counsel at Chubb ).

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Amber Saunders: How to Be a Top Lawyer In Your Field

Attorney at Work

What does it take to become a successful lawyer in your particular niche or practice area? In a series of in-depth interviews for the Estrin Report , Chere Estrin profiles top lawyers from all types of practices. In this column, we zero in on their top tips. First up: Amber Saunders (@AmberCSanders). Amber Saunders. Principal. The Saunders Firm. Atlanta, Georgia.

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Cyber Security Testing Measures

NSLT

Small Business: Cyber Security Testing Measures It is no news that small businesses are one of the main targets of hacks and other cyberattacks. Many cyber criminals focus on small businesses because they haven’t found their footing in their industry and are trying to find their way around the market. So many of them fail to ensure that they put a proper strategy in place for their cybersecurity.

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Lexicon Doubles Down On Its Unique Approach to Practice Management, Expanding Its Menu of Support Services

LawSites

Since its formal launch in June 2020 , Lexicon has taken a unique approach to providing a solution to lawyers’ practice management needs. Not only is it a full-featured, practice management software platform, but it also offers an array of the essential services a law firm needs — services that tightly integrate with the platform but which can also be purchased à la carte.

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Case Closed: How to Optimize Your Legal Intake Process for Efficiency

Speaker: Anne Post, CEO North America, Xakia Technologies

Do you know that 40% of U.S. Legal Departments now have a formal legal intake process? With that in mind, where does your legal department stand today? Many legal teams still struggle with a flood of incoming requests, leaving everyone overwhelmed and frustrated. Implementing a formal legal intake process can seem like an obstacle between the business and the legal department, but it doesn’t have to be!

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Ep 151: The State of the E-Discovery Industry, with Doug Austin

LawNext podcast

Two years into the pandemic, what has been its impact on e-discovery and what lies ahead for the industry? The 2022 State of the Industry Report takes a deep dive into these questions, surveying lawyers, consultants, software and service providers, and others to paint a picture of where the industry is today and what trends will dominate in the year ahead.

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Our ‘Frontiers in Physics’ Special Issue – ‘The Physics of the Law’ is Now Complete — 14 Papers Published and 48 Authors Contributing

Computational Legal Studies

With 14 papers published and 48 authors contributing, our @FrontPhysics collection on The Physics of the Law is now complete! Thanks to all contributors for making this issue a successful one. Check it out at [ [link] ]. @UKRI_News #ukriflf @jbruhl @computational [link] — Pierpaolo Vivo (@PierpaoloVivo) January 26, 2022 Here is the Link to the Physics of Law Collection in Frontiers in Physics !

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FreshBooks vs. Wave

NSLT

FreshBooks vs. Wave FreshBooks and Wave are two programs that both aim at helping people with no clue on how to do their own books with their daily accounting through a clean, simple interface and other user-friendly features. Both come with a fairly manageable learning curve and are ideal for novice bookkeepers.

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New Chief Product Officer at Hello Divorce Says Tech Can Drive Better Outcomes for Divorcing Couples

LawSites

Karla Uribe , who joins the Hello Divorce leadership Feb. 1 as its first chief product officer, believes that technology and data can be used to drive better outcomes for couples going through divorce and their children. She comes to the company with the mission of overseeing its product’s transition from a tech-enabled services platform to a product-first software experience that delivers expert assistance only when necessary at a price point that everyone can afford. “The goal for

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Trellis Launches Trellis AI to Streamline Trial Court Litigation

Trellis AI leverages the largest repository of state trial court data to help litigators evaluate cases, automate brief drafting, suggest winning strategies, and more. Key components: Draft Arguments — Uses similar/successful motions in the Trellis database to generate arguments/citations for your motions seeking dismissal, summary judgment, etc. Case Assessment — Predict the likely outcomes of a case at any stage to help you decide to accept it, guide motion practice, make settlement offers, an

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Webcast – Complying with the 36-Hour Breach Notification Rule for Banks and Other Short Deadlines – Revising Incident Response Plans and Tips from the Front Lines

Debevoise Data Blog

On January 18, 2022, Avi Gesser from our Data Strategy and Security Group spoke at a webcast for the Risk Management Association on complying with shrinking breach notification deadlines. The program included information about revising incident response plans and other tips from the front lines including information regarding: 36 Hour breach notification obligations and how they apply to banks; Which regulations have shortened deadlines; The challenges banks and other companies face with complyi

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Eight Legal Software Solutions for Eight Fields of Law

Attorney at Work

As a practicing attorney, I benefit every day from legal software designed to streamline the everyday lives of legal professionals. As the founder of Patent Bots – a suite of legal software tools for patent attorneys – I see how my customers build efficiencies into their practices by automating the tedious yet critical patent preparation and prosecution workflows.

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FreshBooks vs. Wave

NSLT

FreshBooks vs. Wave FreshBooks and Wave are two programs that both aim at helping people with no clue on how to do their own books with their daily accounting through a clean, simple interface and other user-friendly features. Both come with a fairly manageable learning curve and are ideal for novice bookkeepers.

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New Chief Product Officer at Hello Divorce Says Tech Can Drive Better Outcomes for Divorcing Couples

LawSites

Karla Uribe , who joins the Hello Divorce leadership Feb. 1 as its first chief product officer, believes that technology and data can be used to drive better outcomes for couples going through divorce and their children. She comes to the company with the mission of overseeing its product’s transition from a tech-enabled services platform to a product-first software experience that delivers expert assistance only when necessary at a price point that everyone can afford. “The goal for

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The New Way of Conducting Patent Research: Proven Strategies For Efficient Due Diligence

Speaker: Andrew Klein

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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Alt Legal Acquires Towergate Informatics’s §2(d) Citation Watch; Will Move Customers To Its Own Service

LawSites

Alt Legal , the cloud-based trademark docketing software company headquartered in New York City, has acquired the §2(d) Citation Watch business owned by Canadian company Towergate Software. With this acquisition, customers of Towergate’s §2(d) Citation Watch will transition to Alt Legal’s existing §2(d) Trademark Watch service. To be clear, Alt Legal is not acquiring Towergate, which provides a variety of tools relating to searching, reporting and visualization of IP data.

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New Tool Uses AI and Analytics to Value Cases and Predict Outcomes In Auto Warranty Litigation

LawSites

A new product uses historical data, artificial intelligence and predictive analytics to value cases and predict outcomes in automobile warranty litigation, with the goal of helping manufacturers resolve Lemon Law and warranty claims more accurately, more quickly, and at lower cost. The product, iPAT, developed by LegalEase Solutions in partnership with FelixHealthcare.AI , developer of the underlying AI technology, uses predictive analytics to help reduce litigation time and associated legal exp

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Alt Legal Acquires Towergate Informatics’s §2(d) Citation Watch; Will Move Customers To Its Own Service

LawSites

Alt Legal , the cloud-based trademark docketing software company headquartered in New York City, has acquired the §2(d) Citation Watch business owned by Canadian company Towergate Software. With this acquisition, customers of Towergate’s §2(d) Citation Watch will transition to Alt Legal’s existing §2(d) Trademark Watch service. To be clear, Alt Legal is not acquiring Towergate, which provides a variety of tools relating to searching, reporting and visualization of IP data.

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Lexicon Doubles Down On Its Unique Approach to Practice Management, Expanding Its Menu of Support Services

LawSites

Since its formal launch in June 2020 , Lexicon has taken a unique approach to providing a solution to lawyers’ practice management needs. Not only is it a full-featured, practice management software platform, but it also offers an array of the essential services a law firm needs — services that tightly integrate with the platform but which can also be purchased à la carte.

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Trial Prep: What Attorneys Really Want (And How to Deliver It)

Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor

Get ready to uncover what attorneys really need from you when it comes to trial prep in this new webinar! Attorney and law professor, Joe Stephens, J.D., will share proven techniques for anticipating attorney needs, organizing critical documents, and transforming complex information into compelling case presentations. Key Learning Objectives: Organization That Makes Sense 🎯 Learn how to structure and organize case materials in ways that align with how attorneys actually work and think.