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ICYMI: In our latest blog post, TRULEO CEO/co-founder Anthony Tassone weighed in on the recent legal development involving The New York Times and OpenAI that has raised serious questions about user data privacy. In a controversial move, the plaintiffs have asked a federal court to force OpenAI to retain all user content indefinitely, including prompts and outputs from ChatGPT and its API. Learn how and why TRULEO users are protected from this mandate, and why it's important to ask your current AI vendor all the right questions... https://lnkd.in/e8i7_xnX #TRULEO #OpenAI #ZeroDataRetention #AIBuiltforLawEnforcement #PoliceTech #Privacy

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𝐔𝐏𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐖𝐄𝐁𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐑 📅 Webinar: Automate Paper Court Notices with a Digital Mailroom 🕛 Wednesday, June 25 | 11am PT | 2pm ET Join DocSolid and ECFX for a powerful discussion on how law firms can achieve true end-to-end automation in court document handling. From paper to platform, learn how DocSolid Airmail2 Cloud and ECFX Notice work together to eliminate manual processing and ensure every court document - whether received electronically or in paper form - is accurately digitized, named, stored, and routed to the right people and systems. In this session, you’ll discover: ◆ How DocSolid Airmail2 Cloud securely digitizes inbound paper court documents as part of your daily mail workflow ◆ How ECFX Notice processes these digitized court documents just like it does electronic court filing (ECF) notices - automatically naming, storing, and distributing them to the case team to ensure consistency, visibility, and compliance. ◆ Best practices for seamlessly integrating physical and electronic court records into your document management system Perfect for docketing teams, records managers, litigation support, and IT leaders looking to streamline operations and reduce risk. 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐍𝐨𝐰: https://lnkd.in/gQxh2G27 #LegalTech #LitigationSupport #Docketing #LegalInnovation

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Partner Craig Smith was quoted in a Bloomberg Law article on the high-stakes X.AI v. Li trade secrets lawsuit, a case highlighting the intense battle for top AI talent. “This is a signal to the industry that companies will be very aggressive in protecting their trade secrets and monitoring employee activity,” Craig said. With billion-dollar valuations and fierce competition, trade secret enforcement is becoming more urgent than ever. Read more 🔗 https://bit.ly/47QmxsI #AI #AITalent #TradeSecrets #Cybersecurity #IPLitigation #IPLaw

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IAM has listed Shook Partner Clinton Newton in its 2025 IAM Strategy 300: The World’s Leading IP Strategists, an annual guide that identifies top practitioners recognized for their “exceptional skill sets and profound insights into patent matters” by their IP peers. = LEARN MORE = Firm News | https://lnkd.in/gf7ayziE Clint | https://lnkd.in/gp3AGRUq

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In a recent conversation with Managing IP, Chris Agrawal discussed the factors driving clients toward intellectual property (IP) boutiques including predictable fees, specialized expertise, and a model built around prioritizing IP. On pricing power, Chris says “flexible pricing models allow his firm to use a fixed fee framework to set rates that are consistent with what the client expects and can afford.” On concentrated expertise, Chris explains, “the freedom to decide where time and resources go is one of the strongest advantages of an IP boutique.” To read more of what Chris had to say, click here: https://lnkd.in/eNFEwbtB

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In a clear signal from California’s attorney general on privacy enforcement, Healthline will pay $1.55M in a CCPA settlement over misconfigured opt-outs, adtech partner contracts, and article data disclosures. Read more: https://bit.ly/4m4aDzc #CCPA #PrivacyLaw 📝 Michael Signorelli | Rob Hartwell | Julia Tama | Katie Marshall Timmons

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Agentic AI systems are AI that can act autonomously to pursue goals. Are our current legal frameworks ready for how fast these systems are emerging? In this new blog, David Canton, a technology and privacy lawyer at Harrison Pensa, explores the real-world implications of agentic AI, including: ⚖️ Privacy and data collection concerns ⚖️ Who is liable when AI causes harm ⚖️ The legal fallout of AI hallucinations ⚖️ Whether traditional agency law applies when machines act on our behalf As businesses experiment with increasingly autonomous tools, understanding the legal risks and obligations becomes critical. Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/gtdfEvW7 #AI #AgenticAI #PrivacyLaw #ArtificialIntelligence #DataPrivacy

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As organizations continue integrating AI into their operations, understanding how to structure intellectual property rights in these agreements has become essential. In this article, Partner Matthew Kohel breaks down the core clauses that help protect innovation, whether a company is deploying a third-party model or developing a customized one. To read the full article, visit ➡️ https://lnkd.in/edVMZDAR #AI #IntellectualProperty

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Texas Gov. Greg Abbot signed into law the Texas Responsible AI Governance Act (TRAIGA), which aims to bar the development or use of AI systems that could cause significant harm. Taft partner Zachary Heck, AIGP, CIPP, CIPM, explains further how this will affect AI developers and users: https://bit.ly/44h1ig2

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B. Stephanie Siegmann, co-chair of the Cybersecurity, Privacy & Data Protection and Artificial Intelligence Groups and chair of the International Trade & National Security Practice, offers five ways to mitigate liability risks when AI goes wrong from her presentation at the ACC Northeast - Association of Corporate Counsel's “Unlocking the Algorithm: AI from the In-house Counsel’s Desk” summit. As integrating AI into corporate operations accelerates, it is incumbent upon in-house counsel to ensure that the deployment of AI technologies effectively manages operational risks, mitigates the likelihood of civil and criminal liability and government enforcement actions, and incorporates appropriate oversight mechanisms to safeguard an organization’s infrastructure and reputation. Read more: https://bit.ly/4kAJ1RX

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CPPA Approves New Rules for Automated Decision Making | The AI Counsel A new blog post by Editor Zachary Barlow (including a memo from Fisher Phillips by Darcey M. Groden, Chelsea Viola and Dave Walton, AIGP, CIPP-US). #privacylaw #AIlaw #privacyregulation #cybersecurity #corpgov https://lnkd.in/gD6ePBhS

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Common mistake in IP Strategy: building in private, then surprising stakeholders. Better move: Fractional CTO and advisory support. It’s not glamorous — but it compounds. Need a quick reset? Book a free discovery call with Advantary partner and practice lead Steve Stupp. #Patents #ValueCreation #Innovation #TradeSecrets #IPStrategy

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In her latest Technology Today column for the New York Law Journal, Artificial Intelligence Group Chair Katherine Forrest proposes a set of basic guidelines for companies navigating the rapidly evolving AI regulatory landscape. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eEtYyrmP #AI #ArtificialIntelligence

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Generative #AI is becoming central to corporate legal workflows, even as many #generalcounsel remain cautious about using it for sensitive tasks like investigations and privilege review. https://ow.ly/3bLU50YBPeJ #GenerativeAI #LegalTech #InHouseCounsel #CorporateLegal #Litigation

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Generative AI has evolved rapidly since ChatGPT's launch. 2026 brings game-changing developments for Wisconsin legal professionals: 🔍 LexisNexis and Westlaw now offer comprehensive GAI tools that can analyze entire case files, draft briefs, and identify inconsistencies in discovery responses 📊 Judicial analytics integration is coming – soon you'll be able to draft language aligned with how specific judges rule ⚠️ New compliance requirements: Courts are increasingly requiring GAI disclosure in scheduling orders 💼 For administrators: Firmwide GAI adoption is becoming essential to stay competitive, just like electronic legal research once was 📋 For paralegals: Stay vigilant about local court rules and GAI disclosure requirements – even spell checkers may now include AI components ⭐Key takeaway: Legal professionals must carefully vet new technologies while staying current on GAI capabilities, risks, and benefits. You are the stewards determining which technologies enter the legal ecosystem! 🙏Thank you to Christopher C. Shattuck, legal studies and paralegal program director at Madison College and president of the Wisconsin Chapter of the Association of Legal Administrators, for contributing! #wisconsinlawyer #wisconsinlaw #wisbar #legaltech #paralegal #lawfirm #lawpractice

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Generative AI has evolved rapidly since ChatGPT's launch. 2026 brings game-changing developments for Wisconsin legal professionals: 🔍 LexisNexis and Westlaw now offer comprehensive GAI tools that can analyze entire case files, draft briefs, and identify inconsistencies in discovery responses 📊 Judicial analytics integration is coming – soon you'll be able to draft language aligned with how specific judges rule ⚠️ New compliance requirements: Courts are increasingly requiring GAI disclosure in scheduling orders 💼 For administrators: Firmwide GAI adoption is becoming essential to stay competitive, just like electronic legal research once was 📋 For paralegals: Stay vigilant about local court rules and GAI disclosure requirements – even spell checkers may now include AI components ⭐Key takeaway: Legal professionals must carefully vet new technologies while staying current on GAI capabilities, risks, and benefits. You are the stewards determining which technologies enter the legal ecosystem! ✨Story in the comments.👇 🙏Thank you to Christopher Shattuck, legal studies and paralegal program director at Madison Area Technical College and president of the Wisconsin Chapter of the Association of Legal Administrators, for contributing! #wisconsinlawyer #wisconsinlaw #wisbar #legaltech #paralegal #lawfirm #lawpractice

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🚀 Great insights from Shriya Ghate in The CMO's latest review of the top IP management software of 2025! With over 2,000 tools tested and 1,000+ reviews published, this roundup offers a well-researched, practical guide to the best solutions for safeguarding innovation and streamlining portfolio management. I am so proud to see PatentRenewal.com named “Best for global patent renewals” - a testament to our mission of simplifying renewals across borders and bringing cost transparency to IP teams worldwide. Shriya’s article is not only informative, it’s structured around real-world challenges: deadline tracking, asset visibility, and compliance across jurisdictions. If you’re navigating a growing IP portfolio, this is an essential read. Find it in the comment section.

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