CARET Legal

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

According to the 2025 In-House Legal Budgeting Report from Axiom and Wakefield Research, 96% of general councils said they expect “AI will meaningfully reduce costs within their legal department.” As we step into 2025, we’ll continue to experience technological evolution at an unprecedented pace that will reshape how law firms operate. The continuous evolution of legal technology is not just a trend; it’s a fundamental shift in how legal services are delivered, managed, and experienced.

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CosmoLex

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

The rise of online payment solutions has impacted nearly every industry, shaping consumer expectations for everything from grocery shopping to high-level business operations. People aren’t just accustomed to digital payments—they actively seek them. While law firms have historically been slower to adopt new technology solutions, the reality is that law firms must keep up with payment trends to stay competitive.

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Paralegal.edu

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Internet-based social media platforms and online databases do not operate in a private sphere. They store everything public, everywhere, and it is available to everyone – even employers. Complete internet anonymity does not exist. Many things about you and your personality beyond your resume might be accessible. These include your support of causes, interests, or ideas.

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My Shingle

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Once upon a time, Jay Foonberg’s old chestnut, How to Start and Build a Law Firm was the only source of advice for lawyers seeking to start their own firm. Today, not only are there a myriad of resources including MyShingle.com and Solo by Choice, but there’s genAI that can actually do some of the… The post Ten Ways to Use #genAI to Start Your Law Firm appeared first on My Shingle.

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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.

Above The Law

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Their combined revenue would catapult the new firm near the top of financial rankings. The post Biglaw Merger Alert: This Transatlantic Tie-Up Will Create A $2B Megafirm appeared first on Above the Law.

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Conflict of Laws

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Call for Applications Lindemann Fellowship for Private International Law The Lindemann Fellowship, generously funded by the Lindemann Foundation, is a newly established initiative aimed at supporting promising academics in the field of private international law. The Fellowship’s primary goal is to provide early-career researchers with the opportunity to build a network with academics from all over Europe.

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Above The Law

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Examining data privacy and data security concerns with the emergence of generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) tools in the legal industry and how to find the best solution. The post Data Privacy And Security With Gen AI Models appeared first on Above the Law.

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LawSites

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

A Texas jury in a civil case has found that Consilio, which describes itself as “the global leader” in e-discovery, violated a Texas computer security criminal statute when it accessed the plaintiff’s computer without effective consent.

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JURIST

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

The Inter-American Court of Human Rights released its ruling in the Case of Pérez Lucas et al v. Guatemala on Thursday, finding the State responsible for the forced disappearance of four Indigenous human rights defenders in 1989. The court determined that Guatemala violated multiple rights under the American Convention on Human Rights when state agents forcibly disappeared Agapito Pérez Lucas, Nicolás Mateo, Macario Pú Chivalán, and Luis Ruiz Luis, who were Indigenous Maya K’iche’ me

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Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Amanda Adams, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.

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Patently O

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

by Dennis Crouch Recent patent prosecution data reveals a striking trend: the percentage of utility patents containing "non-transitory" software claims continued to increase -- from virtually zero 15 years ago to nearly 22% in 2024. This dramatic rise illustrates both the central role of software in our patent system and the peculiar formalistic requirements that have emerged around software patent eligibility under 35 U.S.C. § 101.

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Above The Law

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

After this, you'll probably be even more convinced that judge shopping is a problem. The post Unhinged Federal Judge Thinks Criticizing Judge Shopping Causes Death Threats appeared first on Above the Law.

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FDA Law Blog

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

By Deborah L. Livornese & JP Ellison — On November 8, 2024, FDA issued a proposed order to remove the oral decongestant ingredient phenylephrine (including both phenylephrine hydrochloride and phenylephrine bitartrate) (collectively, PE) from the OTC monograph on the basis of a lack of effectiveness. FDA also noted that it has concluded that no safety signal was identified for oral PE at doses permitted under the monograph.

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JURIST

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) announced in a report on Thursday that the Fulton County Jail in Atlanta routinely violates the constitutional rights of individuals in its custody. The DOJ’s report revealed the findings of a civil rights investigation launched in July 2023, uncovering pervasive abuses at the facility that included failures to protect inmates from violence, the use of excessive force, and neglect of essential medical care and humane living conditions.

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CaseFleet

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Handling complex medical malpractice defense cases, often with over 20,000 pages of medical records, requires more than just organization—it demands efficiency and precision. For Tom Prato , a partner at Brown, Gruttadaro & Prato PLLC in Rochester, NY, staying ahead means using Casefleet since 2017 to streamline his document review and case management process.

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Above The Law

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Praying and studying at Harvard. What, like it's hard? The post Harvard Triples Down On Punishing Campus Free Speech, Adds Prayer To No-No List appeared first on Above the Law.

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LawSites

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

I am in search of diverse founders of legal tech startups and seeking your help in reaching them with this message. Specifically, I want to encourage them to apply to compete for a spot in the 9th annual Startup Alley at ABA TECHSHOW 2025, which will be April 2-5 in Chicago.

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JURIST

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

The daughter of civil rights leader Malcolm X filed a civil action Friday against the US, the city of New York, and the estates of various former federal agents for their alleged role in concealing, condoning, and facilitating X’s assassination in 1965. The family of Malcolm X is represented by noted civil rights attorney Ben Crump. The suit accuses agents, leaders, and informants for the US Department of Justice (DOJ), the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), the Federal Bureau of Investiga

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Law 360

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Meta Platforms and other social media giants must face most of the public nuisance claims brought by school districts and local government entities in multidistrict litigation alleging the companies designed their platforms to addict children, a California federal judge ruled Friday.

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Above The Law

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Patent litigation promises to never be a boring enterprise, at least in terms of subject matter. The post 3 Reasons To Practice Patent Litigation appeared first on Above the Law.

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Livesay&Myers

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

If you have a court order detailing custody and visitation of your minor child, and… Continue reading What to Do When Your Custody Order Isn’t Working: Enforce or Modify? The post What to Do When Your Custody Order Isn’t Working: Enforce or Modify? appeared first on Livesay & Myers, PC.

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JURIST

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

A federal US judge struck down Illinois’ Protect Illinois Communities Act (PICA) on Friday, ruling it unconstitutional under the Second Amendment of the US Constitution. US District Judge Stephen McGlynn ruled that PICA infringes on an individual’s Second Amendment rights, citing recent US Supreme Court interpretations of the Second Amendment.

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Speaker: Kaitlyn "The Persnickety Paralegal" Story

Deposition preparation is a critical aspect of a paralegal's role, requiring meticulous attention to detail and proactive management of the case timeline. In this session, participants will explore how effective deposition preparation not only contributes to the success of the legal team but also helps maintain a balanced workflow, minimizing last-minute crises.

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Law 360

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Nvidia and Microsoft have urged a Texas federal judge to toss a startup's suit alleging that they engaged in an anticompetitive conspiracy to fix prices for graphic processing units used in powering artificial intelligence, with Nvidia saying the startup's "low patent quality" is just as likely to have caused purported injuries.

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Above The Law

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

And not because that investment in Jay-Z’s streaming service is an albatross. The post Block Employees Ordered To Pretend That P. Diddy’s Buddy Isn’t On Its Board appeared first on Above the Law.

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LawSites

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

This week on How it Works, we feature Transcript Genius, Steno’s new AI-powered transcript analysis tool. Transcript Genius helps attorneys streamline workflows, extract insights, and build stronger cases at no extra cost. It automates transcript analysis, allowing attorneys to ask questions in a conversational format and receive specific answers with page and line citations.

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JURIST

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

A former correctional officer in southern West Virginia, Mark Holdren pleaded guilty on Wednesday to a US federal civil rights violation in the death of an inmate. The inmate, Quantez Burks had died less than 24 hours after being booked to jail. The inmate had been detained for a minor offense before he was found unresponsive in his cell the following day.

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Speaker: Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader

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