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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

The defendant conceded summary judgment on liability, and the court held a trial on damages. This post covers the court’s ruling following the damages trial. Setting the Damages Range The court rejects KMC’s innocent infringement defense. Matthew McDermott is a freelance photographer. The New York Post story.

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Custodian Interviews: Critical to Defensible eDiscovery in the Age of Modern Communications

CloudNine

Failure to identify a source through interviews could result in data loss. Demonstrate a defensible process, as courts expect counsel to make a good-faith, thorough effort to find relevant ESI. The stakes are high: poor interview and collection strategies can result in spoliation, sanctions, and reputational damage.

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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. Attorneys deal with legal problems, but for their clients, it is a new situation and likely causes anxiety. When you meet with your client, pose questions, be patient, and listen to what they say.

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The Importance of Legal Docketing for Law Firms Explained

Clio

Book a demo of Clio Manage’s Court Rules feature and automate court deadline reminders with ease! For instance, it is most commonly used in both civil and criminal litigation for tracking court appearances, deadlines, and other time constraints. Ready to streamline your legal docketing process? What is legal docketing?

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Stop Losing Time: How to Recover Lost Billable Hours Fast

Rocket Matter

The post Stop Losing Time: How to Recover Lost Billable Hours Fast appeared first on Rocket Matter. Failure to track quick tasks: Time spent on quick client follow-ups, research, or briefly discussing case details with a colleague often goes untracked. In legal billing, every minute matters.

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AI Hallucinations: a Costly Mistake for Lawyers

Clio

Weve written extensively on how lawyers can use AI responsibly and, as yet another court decision is released addressing lawyers use of AI, its never been more important to understand the risks and limitations of AI use. How did the court respond to the hallucinations? Learn how it works. What are AI hallucinations?

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Facebook Compelled to Comply With Washington Political Ad Transparency Law (Catch-Up Post)–State v. Meta

Eric Goldman

The superior court found that Facebook violated this law and awarded $35M in penalties and attorneys’ fees as well as an injunction. In December 2024, the appeals court affirmed everything. I’m blogging it now as part of my ongoing efforts to highlight the censorial effects of mandatory editorial transparency laws.]

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