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October 18, 2023 | Law.com

This article explores developments (both positive and negative) in the post-TMA world in which courts have wrestled with implementation of the presumption of irreparable harm in trademark cases.

By Christopher P. Bussert

13 minute read

October 16, 2023 | Law.com

Training new partners helps them develop the necessary skills to become successful attorneys and eventually leaders in their firms. This investment demonstrates the commitment the firm has to the young partner which will reduce attrition and enhance engagement.

By Sharon Meit Abrahams

5 minute read

October 11, 2023 | Law.com

Standing still and waiting to take action wasn't easy, but the patience paid off. Now, I understand some of AI's limitations and ways to leverage it to propel marketing and sales activities.

By Melissa 'Rogo' Rogozinski

6 minute read

October 09, 2023 | Law.com

Recognizing that U.S. "copyright law protects only works of human creation," the court determined that the Copyright Office "acted properly in denying copyright registration for a work created absent any human involvement."

By Richard L. Hathaway

5 minute read

October 05, 2023 | Law.com

Clear billing guidelines are essential for effectively managing client relationships and preventing costly and time-consuming billing disputes. Let's explore the key elements that should be included in law firm guidelines, tips for presenting them to clients and how practice management software can simplify creating, implementing and managing billing rules.

By Jennifer Sherman

6 minute read

September 29, 2023 | Law.com

This article maps out a system that would enable law firm management to implement a meaningful pay-for-performance system that drives positive associate performance and enhances the firm's culture.

By J. Mark Santiago

6 minute read

September 28, 2023 | Law.com

Takeaways from 'IBM v. Zillow' from a Patent Drafting Perspective Part Two of a Two-Part Article Part One of this article discussed the IBM v. Zillow case, where IBM sued Zillow for infringing on seven IBM's patents directed to artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms for estimating property value. This segment analyzes the claims made in the case and presents some tips for drafting AI-related claims from the perspective of patent infringement.

By Amir Kashani, Xuechen (Rebecca) Ding and Aseet Patel

9 minute read

September 26, 2023 | Law.com

The U.S. Supreme Court's opinion in Andy Warhol Foundation v. Goldsmith sent ripples through the legal and artistic communities. Months later, legal scholars and art journalists continue to debate whether the decision opens the door for federal courts to act as "art critics." Many, however, downplay how the Supreme Court's decision impacts the ways in which copyright owners may enforce their rights against generative AI tools.

By Edward D. Lanquist and Dominic Rota

14 minute read

September 26, 2023 | Insurance Coverage Law Center

Higher interest rates are translating into higher returns on insurer investments, according to the Swiss Re Institute.

By Elana Ashanti Jefferson

3 minute read

September 22, 2023 | Law.com

That the pace of change is "accelerating" is surely an understatement. What seemed almost a near certainty a year ago — that law firms would fully and permanently embrace work-from-home — is experiencing a seeming reversal. While many firms have, in fact, embraced hybrid operations, the meaning of hybrid has evolved from "office optional," to an average required 2 days a week, to now many firms coming out with four-day work week mandates — this time, with teeth.

By Anthony Davies

7 minute read