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In Case of ‘Real Lawyers Against A Robot Lawyer,’ Federal Court Dismisses Law Firm’s Suit Against DoNotPay for Unauthorized Law Practice

Above the Law - Technology

In what it described as a case pitting “real lawyers against a robot lawyer,” a federal court in Illinois has dismissed a law firm’s suit against the self-help legal service DoNotPay. ” Another lawsuit alleging unauthorized practice of law by DoNotPay, Faridian v. District Chief Judge Nancy Rosenstengel.

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The Security ‘Scapegoat?’: When Liability Comes Knocking, CISOs Answer the Call

Berkley Technology Law Journal

By Gaurav Lalsinghani, J.D. Candidate, 2025 No one wants to be left holding the bag after a break-in, but for chief information security officers (CISOs), the risk of liability is ever-present. Tasked with overseeing a firms cybersecurity posture, CISOs stand on the front lines of a corporations digital defense.

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Law Firm Client Communication: Best Practices and Strategies

MatterSuite

An attorney’s reputation can improve based on their success or failure in communicating with clients. Here are some basic rules for successful communication with law firm clients: Enhancing a case outcomes It is common for attorneys to be more focused on a certain field of law. Use simple language where you can.

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Court Rejects an Attempt to Create a Common-Law Notice-and-Takedown Scheme–Bogard v. TikTok

Eric Goldman

In other words, the plaintiffs are trying to use venerable legal doctrines to create a common-law notice-and-takedown scheme. Such allegations fail to state a claim under products liability law. These arguments revisit well-trodden legal ground, but the plaintiffs tried a modest innovation. This doctrinal move doesn’t work.

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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

McDermott, represented by the Sanders Law Group, sued KMC for copyright infringement. McDermott argued that KMC was sophisticated about copyright law because the person who attached the photo to the bio had a journalism background. Matthew McDermott is a freelance photographer. The New York Post story. ” Deterrence.

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The Importance of Legal Docketing for Law Firms Explained

Clio

This is why legal docketing is top priority for any law firm that wants to succeed and avoid malpractice claims. Docketing helps law firms stay organized and compliant with legal deadlines, ultimately supporting the efficient management of cases. Ready to streamline your legal docketing process? How does docketing work?

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The Clock is Ticking: How to Miss Fewer Court Deadlines

Attorney at Work

Managing an increasing volume of cases and court deadlines– sometimes in multiple jurisdictions – is one of the biggest time management challenges for law firms. . As a result, lawyers and law clerks face a constant stream of changing processes with deadlines that often involve date calculations. Causes of Missed Deadlines.

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