Wed.Feb 12, 2025

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On LawNext: Standardizing Legal Agreements: How OneNDA and OneSaaS Aim to Transform Business Contracting

LawSites

When it comes to contract negotiations, lawyers often find themselves spending countless hours haggling over standard agreements such as NDAs and SaaS contracts, with both sides often saying more or less the same thing, but in different words. What if there was a better way? Todays guests believe there is.

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Transparency International reports high rates of corruption worldwide

JURIST

The 2024 Corruption Perception Index (CPI) released by Transparency International on Tuesday indicates high rates of corruption worldwide, with the global average at 43 points out of 100. The organization has stated that efforts to reduce corruption are floundering, as the global average has remained unchanged for years and more than 120 of the listed countries score below 50 points.

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Assessing the Amendment to the Rule of Evidence Covering Prior Party Statements

EvidenceProf Blog

Federal Rule of Evidence 801(d)(2) used to provide that A statement that meets the following conditions is not hearsay: (2) An Opposing Partys Statement. The statement is offered against an opposing party and: (A) was made by the party in.

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Legendary Litigator Neal Katyal Makes Major Lateral Move, Joining Milbank

Above The Law

Neal Katyal (Photo by Eva Marie Uzcategui/Bloomberg via Getty Images) Neal Katyal , one of the most renowned appellate litigators in the country, is making a major lateral move. The former acting solicitor general is leaving Hogan Lovells, the firm he’s called home since 2011, to join Milbank as a partner in its Washington, D.C. office, where he’ll lead its appellate practice.

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The Tech-Savvy Paralegal's 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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India must uphold human rights and end violence in Manipur, rights advocates say

JURIST

Amnesty International called on Indian authorities to take immediate steps to end ongoing ethnic violence and ensure human rights protections in the conflict-torn state on Tuesday. The statement follows the resignation of N. Biren Singh as Chief Minister of Manipur. In a statement issued on Monday, Aakar Patel, chair of the board at Amnesty International India, emphasized that Singh’s resignation provides an opportunity for authorities to break the cycle of violence and impunity that has p

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Insurer Spending On Lawyers Rather Than, You Know, Healthcare

Above The Law

If United Healthcare considered spending more on a cancer patient and less on lawyers to sue doctors for pointing out they didn’t spend on the cancer patient they wouldn’t be getting so thoroughly dragged online. While the mockery they’re getting is funny, this underscores the dangerous weaponization of defamation (and also copyright) laws, allowing deep-pocketed antagonists to squelch criticism by filing low merit suits.

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“What Marbury v. Madison means for the Supreme Court — and America”

HowAppealing

“What Marbury v. Madison means for the Supreme Court — and America”: Mark Sherman of The Associated Press has this report.

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Lawyers Continue To Embrace AI In All The Wrong Ways

Above The Law

The same legal community that considered email a passing fad that could never replace the “intraoffice sweep” has seemingly increasingly abandoned caution as generative AI expands. And that’s not exactly an exciting prospect for firm tech professionals. Hill Dickinson , a UK-based firm with offices in Asia and the Mediterranean, had to send out an email blast telling lawyers to knock off all the AI stuff after realizing just how often the firm used generative AI tools in their

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“Dan Markel case advances in court, as expansion of Markel Act advances in Legislature; For Markel’s mother, Ruth, the process of advocating for the Markel Act became a way to transform grief into action”

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“Dan Markel case advances in court, as expansion of Markel Act advances in Legislature; For Markels mother, Ruth, the process of advocating for the Markel Act became a way to transform grief into action”: Peter Schorsch of Florida Politics has this report.

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Excellence in Trial: A Strategic Guide for Modern Paralegals

Modern trial practice has evolved beyond basic organization. With technology reshaping courtrooms and attorneys expecting more than ever, paralegals need to elevate their capabilities while mastering the fundamentals of trial excellence. This comprehensive guide from Steno, built from author Joe Stephens' real-world experience as both a practicing attorney and law professor, provides a blueprint for delivering exceptional trial support in today's complex legal environment.

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Evaluating a Nail Salon’s Assets and Liabilities Before Purchase

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Purchasing a nail salon can be an exciting venture. However, as with any business acquisition, careful evaluation of the salon’s assets and liabilities is crucial to avoid costly mistakes.

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“Voting Rights Claims Plunge in Wake of Supreme Court Decision”

HowAppealing

“Voting Rights Claims Plunge in Wake of Supreme Court Decision”: Diana Dombrowski, Alex Ebert, and Kimberly Robinson of Bloomberg Law have this report.

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Legal Technology Company Gavel Expands Its Document Automation Platform to 60 Languages

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Legal workflow automation provider Gavel announced today that it has expanded its AI-powered document automation tool, Gavel Blueprint, to support a total of 60 languages. Previously, Blueprint support only English-language documents, while the company’s original rules-based platform supported 19 languages and is in use by legal professionals across 23 countries.

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“Neal Katyal Leaves Hogan Lovells for Milbank; Katyal, who has argued over 50 cases in front of the Supreme Court, will lead Milbank’s appellate practice, the firm said”

HowAppealing

“Neal Katyal Leaves Hogan Lovells for Milbank; Katyal, who has argued over 50 cases in front of the Supreme Court, will lead Milbank’s appellate practice, the firm said”: Patrick Smith of The American Lawyer has this report.

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Transform Your E-Learning: Download the Ultimate Localization Use Case!

Uncover the secret to breaking language barriers and expanding your e-learning reach! This powerful use case reveals how Cesco Linguistic Services transformed 19 training modules for the Colorado Department of Early Childhood into culturally relevant courses in Arabic and Spanish—delivered on time and exceeding expectations. Learn how to localize your content seamlessly, avoid costly pitfalls, and connect with diverse audiences like never before.

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Aurion Tells Del. Justices IPO Delayed Amid Investor Battle

Law 360

Cell therapy venture Aurion Biotech told Delaware's Supreme Court on Wednesday that it has delayed a planned initial public offering now at the center of an appeal from a January Court of Chancery ruling that rejected a top investor's challenge to a reverse stock split.

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“Even Superstar Supreme Court Litigators Can’t Win Them All”

HowAppealing

“Even Superstar Supreme Court Litigators Cant Win Them All”: David Lat has this new installment of his “Exclusive Jurisdiction” column online at Bloomberg Law.

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Albertsons To Face Reduced Claims Over Tech Theft

Law 360

A Washington federal judge has cleared software company Replenium Inc. to pursue trade secret and promissory estoppel claims against Albertsons, finding it plausibly alleged the grocer misused confidential information from their software partnership to build a competing auto-replenishment platform.

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AI legal issues: Risks and considerations 

OneLegal

AI is reshaping legal practice; lawyers must balance its efficiencies with ethical risks, court rules, and client expectations to stay compliant. The post AI legal issues: Risks and considerations appeared first on One Legal.

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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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Tax-Free Ways To Help Employees After The LA Wildfires

Law 360

Following the recent wildfires in Los Angeles, there are various tax-free ways to give employees the resources and flexibility they need, including simpler methods like disaster relief payments under Internal Revenue Code Section 139 and leave-sharing programs, and others that require more planning, says Ligeia Donis at Baker McKenzie.

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6 Most Common Legal Malpractice Claims in 2024

ALPS

In 2024, claims trends continued on the same course we have started to notice over the past few years. Here are a few examples of types of claims and reminders as to what you can do to avoid becoming part of next years claims highlights!

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Western Digital Told To Pay $553M Sooner Rather Than Later

Law 360

Hard drive manufacturer Western Digital now has less than seven days to put up over half a billion dollars to satisfy a patent judgment after a California federal judge said he "has concerns about potential corporate restructuring.

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Federal Circuit Tightens Expert Testimony Standards in Trudell, Previewing Potential Approach to EcoFactor

Patently O

The Federal Circuit's recent decision in Trudell Med. Int'l Inc. v. D R Burton Healthcare, LLC , 23-1777 (Fed. Cir. Feb. 7, 2025), follows a framework for excluding expert testimony that either (1) violates discovery obligations or (2) contradicts claim construction. The appellate court rejected a jury verdict of non-infringement after finding the district court abused its discretion by admitting expert testimony that both failed to comply with Fed.

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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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Boston's Opioid Damages Claims Tossed As Too Late

Law 360

Boston waited too long to sue a group of drug benefits intermediaries over their alleged roles in the opioid crisis, a Massachusetts federal judge said in dismissing the city's complaint Tuesday.

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Patent Applications After Final Rejection: A One-Year Follow-Up Study

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by Dennis Crouch I have been looking at after final practice, and potential changes going forward in how applicant's respond to this important decision point. The chart above looks at fate of patent applications that received final rejections in January 2024 -- and shows an optimistic picture one-year out. Among the 15,813 applications tracked, nearly half (48%) have issued as patents or at least received a notice of allowance, suggesting that a final rejection, while a significant hurdle, is fa

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Ex-Schwab Employee Enjoined From Using Client Info

Law 360

A Texas federal judge on Wednesday barred a former Charles Schwab employee from using the brokerage firm's allegedly stolen client information, requiring him to return all records and submit any devices with relevant materials for forensic examination.

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Straight-grant drought continues for a third conference

At the Lectern

Sometimes with Supreme Court conferences, it’s feast or famine. In December, the court straight granted five cases at one conference and then another four the following week. But there were no straight grants at yesterday’s double conference , the third conference in a row without a new matter put on track for briefing, oral argument, and an opinion.

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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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Treasury Chief Exempt From Block On DOGE's System Access

Law 360

A New York federal judge clarified that an order blocking Elon Musk and members of his Department of Government Efficiency team from accessing U.S. Treasury Department payment systems does not apply to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.

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Docket This: Working with Clients to Manage the USPTO Continuation Surcharges

Patently O

by Dennis Crouch The USPTO's new fee structure, which took effect on January 19, 2025, introduces significant changes that will reshape patent prosecution strategy in the coming years. While the update includes generally higher fees across the board, one notable development is a substantial surcharge targeting continuation applications filed long after their earliest benefit date (EBD).

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Spirit Opts For Ch. 11 Plan After Latest Frontier Bid

Law 360

Bankrupt budget air carrier Spirit Airlines said it will pursue confirmation of its Chapter 11 debt swap plan at a hearing scheduled for Thursday, after it and competitor Frontier Group could not come to terms on a combination of the two companies.

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