#Do Intellectual Property Lawyers Go To Court

[megpie71]

I'll be honest, I oppose commission writing of fanfic for one very straightforward reason: it can get you (and potentially the whole fanwriting population globally) into very real legal trouble.

Fanfiction is written using / about the copyright properties of others - and the main reason it stays off the corporate radar of IP-ownership behemoths like the Tolkien Estate, the Conan-Doyle Estate, and the Disney Corporation is because of the long-standing tradition of fanfiction being done for love rather than money. At present, in the USA[1], fanworks aren't, strictly speaking, illegal (they're also not, strictly speaking, legal either - the matter has never been taken to court, so the decision hasn't been taken), and at present, the amount of money involved isn't worth the risk involved for the various corporate IP holders of having fanwork definitively called "legal".

This is likely to change if the prevailing culture against turning fanworks into a paying job keeps changing. Fan artists are more likely to be threatened regarding infringing on trademarks than strict "intellectual property" violations, because trademark enforcement is much more accepted generally (don't do a faithful rendition of current-era Mickey Mouse in your fanworks, you'll be infringing on Disney's trademarked property). Fan writers are more likely to have to go out there and defend against allegations of outright intellectual property theft. The IP holders can afford the lawyers, and they're more likely to have a judge making a decision in their favour if they can show genuine harm to their earning capacity through the actions of the defendant (the fan writer). At which point, fan works become illegal.

(The OTW will only provide assistance in defending fan works where those works weren't been made for payment. If nothing else, commission work cuts you off from a source of free legal help!).

Really, if you're going to be charging commissions for writing fanfic, I'd strongly suggest sticking to doing so for characters who are already in the public domain. Much less likely to cause you legal issues.

[1] In jurisdictions which don't have a "fair use" exemption, such as where I live in Australia, fanworks are automatically illegal usage of copyright material. This is why I don't have a private website to post my fic on, and instead put it on an archive located in the USA.

Question. Possibly naive question at that. So I totally understand and respect why ao3 doesn’t allow any mentions of monetization of fanwork. But I am wondering — how do we feel about fanfic commissions as a concept? Obviously I would never dare mention it on Ao3, 99% bc of the TOS and 1% cuz it seems gimmicky, but also, like, it’s very much a thing I do. . . Are fandoms opposed to fanfic commissions? Or is it more of a “legally I can’t endorse this but you do you”?

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In the kind of LJ culture that built AO3, people did that for charity, like Fandom Trumps Hate now. Making actual money from your fic just wasn't done in those circles. In older zine circles, people "covered costs" only, but sometimes, those "costs" included a hell of a lot more than other fans approved of. On one end, it meant the literal printer's bill; on the other, it meant some pay for the editor's time and the gas to get to a con on top of the table fee, registration, and hotel room. In the 2020s, different parts of fandom are all over the place in attitudes towards selling fic in various ways.

Personally, I find it weird and distasteful. If I needed to earn money fast, I'd do original fetish commissions. If I want to write for money overall, I'll do what I do now: original novels with some of the same vibe my fanfic has.

When too much profit motive enters hobby spaces, the social atmosphere changes. A knitting meetup at a yarn store works okay, but someone trying to sell their hand dyed yarn at a meetup in the park tends to mess with the vibes. Someone else's dinner party is not an appropriate place for mlm shit. etc. etc.

Fanfic spaces are even more vulnerable to having the social scene ruined. There is already, inherently, a certain amount of pressure to write what is popular. Adding a direct profit motive exaggerates that even more.

[facelessoldgargoyle]

You know nobody’s going to want to make stuff anymore if some jackass can just lift it , make money off it and claim it’s theirs . It’s not gonna make a free idea paradise it’s just going to lead to huge company’s robbing the shit out of smaller creators even worse than they do already and driving them out of every single creative industry .

For context, this is regarding an AITA post about a someone resenting someone else for using many element of their fan AU in their own fan creations. My response was fuck that, down with intellectual property.

First, I think it’s hypocritical to write a fanfic derived from someone else’s work and then turn around and resent someone else for deriving something from your work. This is a situation in which no one is making money, it’s just people playing in a sandbox of ideas together. Resenting a smaller artist in this context seems pretty despicable to me. Your feelings about this may vary.

Second, in in my 30 second reply, I did not elaborate on my politics. I think it was fair to assume from the reply that I was a libertarian shithead. I am, in fact, a c-c-c-communist.

The primary concern you raise here seems to be that artists won’t get paid. Art already isn’t profitable though. You can work for shit wages at an animation studio, you can become an influencer to hock your book, or you can be a good enough poster that people support you on patreon. Stricter copyright laws wouldn’t fix that, it would just make it easier for Disney to go after fan artists. The problem is that the market is oversaturated with art. There are more people out there making art than can get paid a decent living for it.

That sucks! I think artists should get paid more, and I think more people should be artists! It’s depressing that such a large percentage of working artists are the children of rich people, but the flip side of the coin is that when people have financial security and leisure time, they gravitate to the arts. The obvious answer here is to create a society in which everyone has financial security and leisure time.

Finally, copyright laws most benefit people who already have accrued capital. If you’re a working artist, you’re not making enough money to take people to court over them selling merch based on your design. If you’re Anne Rice, you can afford employ lawyers to threaten people who write stories where your vampires bone and burn thousands of dollars on ads decrying a restaurant built in an empty lot featured in one of your books. This is silly, but it’s a logical extension of feeling possessive over your story and being empowered by the law to do something about it.

Copyright law promises that one day you, yes you, will profit off of your creations. Unfortunately, except for a few people who win the lottery, it’s just not gonna happen.

Instead of supporting intellectual property, it would be more meaningful to actually give artists you know money. Support someone’s patreon. Buy someone’s shit on itch.io.

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Leo was over the moon about being a Real Lawyer, as he childishly called himself. It was no secret to his loved ones just how excited he was to be able to defend cases himself, instead of running after another lawyer with all their research and watching them recite a defense thesis that Leo was pretty sure had been partially written by him.

His boss put a lot of trust in him. Sure, Mrs. Mitchell only gave him small cases so far, but she was slowly handing him more and not only were they more frequent, but the difficulty was increasing.

Thus, Leo had easily blamed the uncomfortable churning in his stomach on nerves when it started. Today he had a big court day and no matter how many times he had gone over his notes - and ranted about the case enough that Jonah was probably a liability - he still felt jittery all over.

He was the defense today, to a woman who was being accused of plagiarism by a relatively well established script writer. Normally the Hollywood cases would stay in California and Mitchell's claws, but this one was small and unimportant enough to make it to Maine. The script writer was from the state and probably thought he could play on the local's sympathies, after all he had gone out and made it.

Leo wasn't feeling very sympathetic.

He was feeling almost queasy as he looked at the smug face of the script writer, who was accusing an ex-girlfriend of almost ten years ago of "stealing" his intellectual property.

Had no one learned a thing for Fitzgerald? Or Tolstoy?

Apparently not.

"You know," Dean leaned his way, "we're in court, you might wanna brighten up a little and stop glaring bloody murder to the opposition."

"Sorry," Leo shook his head, trying to physically shake off his frown, "I wasn't glaring at him, I was just frowning, he happened to be in the way."

"Brilliant save," Dean grinned, "they're gonna call break in five."

Leo was aware of that, he was the main defense lawyer and he was actually listening to the prosecutor's flimsy claims that Gwen was a plagiarist only because she happened to use the same first name in one of her published short stories.

Leo almost wished the opposition had a decent defense of their points, so he didn't have so much time to focus on the burbling going inside his belly. The lunch he had forced down wasn't sitting well at all and little sickly belches kept bubbling up his chest and fizzling out in his throat.

He felt like his whole body smelt like the greasy burger he had eaten and like everyone could tell... His mouth was watering.

Forty minutes recess.

"They're fumbling by the seam of their pants," Dean started to tell their client, in a low, collected voice, "they have nothing, you don't need to worry."

Right, Leo thought bitterly. She was a librarian, who published exactly one book with short stories just for fun, being prosecuted by a Hollywood script writer. Sure, the man was far from being a big shot of anything, but compared to the woman's position...

"Ms. Peters, you have a solid defense, please trust us," Leo promised her calmly, "take the recess, get some coffee, it'll be a long day."

His own words were mockery to him. Normally he existed on coffee and today just the thought of drinking a drop of anything made his stomach flip on itself and he hastily got up, muffling a little burp on his fist and excusing himself. No one had heard, although Sandra did throw him a puzzled look.

"Ms. Peters," Sandy stepped in, "let's take a small walk."

Sandra, like Leo, normally was one of the lawyers with the softest touch. Usually Leo didn't have all his coworkers with him, but he had his boss sitting right behind their desk, judging his every move. It was a huge tell of respect and trust that Mrs. Mitchell had only sent his peers today, instead of coming herself. Almost as if saying go and show them how its done.

He couldn't mess this up.

"The man is a misogynistic bully," Dean continued to speak, following Leo into the public bathroom. His coworker could talk with a tree if left to his own devices, "I'm excited for your part, the evid-"

"Shut it," Leo glared at him, handing Dean his suitcase and removing his suit jacket, "hold this, please."

"No one's listening to us."

"Dean," Leo scoffed, "no. Last thing I want is for you to blow the case by lack of decorum or by giving the prosecution a ti-URP-Fuck," the larger belch that slipped into his last word caused Dean to raise his eyebrows. The other man opened his mouth, about to ask about Leo's wellbeing when the blonde turned around and entered a stall, quickly pushing the lid up and planting a hand on his chest to keep his tie in place as a chunky stream of vomit hit the water.

"WhOA! Wagner, what the fuck-"

Leo hung his head in shame, bracing his free arm against the tiled wall in front of him and panting, trying to get his stomach in check. The queasiness had been on the backburner all day, but the face-prickling, hand sweaty, mouth watery nausea had hit him like a brick and out of nowhere.

"Fuck..." He breathed out through his mouth and swallowed some air, forcing up another burp and then coughing when that brought up some more chunks- He gagged and a much more watery, acidic mouthful of vomit fell in the toilet.

"Wagner, oh my-" Dean was fretting behind him, frozen in place and stunned, "shit, are you sick? We can call for a recess-"

"No," Leo's voice was hoarse and he cleared his throat, spitting a mouthful of thick saliva and flushing, as his sudden nausea went back to the mild queasiness, "No, I'm fine."

"Fine?!" Dean was still holding his suitcase and jacket, seemingly unaware Leo had passed the items to him, "You don't seem fine, you look white as a corpse-"

"I'm fine," Leo stumbled to the sink to wash his face and gargle with water, "lunch just wasn't sitting well-"

"Oh... Are you sure...?" Dean was older than Leo by at least five years and yet he sounded like a scared teenager. Leo nodded, meeting his coworker's eyes on the mirror and patting his own pale cheeks until they were a little rosy instead of spoiled milk white.

"Yeah," he cleared his throat, then fixed his tie and reached for his jacket, "I can't go home, I have a case to win."

[xidnaf]

Well, the possible solutions would either be: only use public domain and free for commercial use material, thus creating a gen ai with limited capabilities, or buying the rights to use the works from all of the artists. A third possibility I think might work for open source or charity drive projects would be to ask artists to donate their works, but that would necessitate ethically built datasets being the standard first

Now, if there were a gen AI project with an ethically sourced dataset that didn't make money (which would include not running ads and unless they received insane amounts of donations could not keep its servers running for long) they would also be able to use free for non-commercial use material, slightly widening the scope of data and thus capabilities of the gen ai

No existing gen ai applications are not creating revenue though. Even ones where all features are free (incredibly rare these days) show you ads, meaning they get money for stealing the art of, primarily, countless independent artists (since they're less likely to have the means to fight back in court) many of whom are significantly struggling financially

I know intellectual property is often associated with big shitty corporations like Disney but they have lawyers and lobbyists and money to spare either way. As usual under capitalism, people who are already in precarious situations are the ones suffering the most. We should change intellectual property laws, but if we get rid of them, we basically tell artists their work is worthless and doom them to poverty, even moreso than many already experience

i don't hate those proposals. but if you post art to the internet, i think anyone with the data storage to spare should be allowed to download it and save it forever if they want to. and if you've downloaded a massive pile of art, i think you should be allowed to train a model on it. and if you train a model, i think you should be allowed to sell that model for money. the neat thing about art is that for it to even count as art, it has to kind of be communication of some sort. it has to come from the vision of an agent that we can empathize with. if it doesn't feel to us like the kind of thing that was made on purpose by at least one individual, then we won't be able to see it as art. and if we like that art, if our lives are improved by it, we're going to naturally want to give something back. to reward the artist who improved our lives. disney can do whatever they want, money will find its way to musker and clements for making moana. reposting someone else's art and saying it's yours isn't theft. it's lying, possibly even fraud if you make money from it, but it's not theft. maybe it's theft legally, but not morally.

[deepdreamnights]

<s>Yeah. You know who should have it?

Disney. Universal. Adobe. Nintendo. Shutterstock. Alamy.

Every last one of them more than able to field generative AI all they want since they 'own' all that 'intellectual property'. How they got those 'rights' doesn't matter, the law says that they own every sketch, every model, every frame of every film and comic, every note and chord progression of the songbook of your culture, so it's theirs.

Those corps all get to have that power to replace artists, to reduce staff, to streamline their processes, because they "own" the "rights' to those works. But you, me, and every small studio out there shouldn't be allowed to use the tech to compete on that level.

Isn't that just the best outcome imaginable?</s>

That's what you're really saying when you fall back on the copyright argument regarding generative AI. That is the inevitable result.

Adobe, Disney and the rest of the Copyright Alliance isn't suing the publicly-accessible generative AI systems and supporting lobbying to expand copyright to cover styles for your benefit or the benefit of artists. They're doing it because they see an avenue to regulatory capture of new tech.

Because scraping of public facing published work is fair use. Any human being could study any given work of that sort and take whatever they learned from it to apply to their own creations. The existence of a mechanical apparatus in that process does not change this.

Making scraping not fair use would require moving the point at which infringement happens from the point of publication to any point in the creative process. That basically removes transformation as a fair use concept entirely, since it's no longer about if the final work is insufficiently different from the inspiration, but whether any aspect of the inspiration was involved 'without permission'.

You should also remember: there is nothing in your work that can't be traced to something one of those companies owns. It may not be a legitimate connection, but who are the courts going to believe, you or a pack of highly paid IP lawyers?

As always, I direct everyone to the Electronic Frontier Foundation's statement on the subject.

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They aim to find a middle ground that satisfies both parties, saving you time and money while avoiding the courtroom drama.

3. Litigation and Legal Action

If negotiations fail, litigation may be necessary. Business lawyers are prepared to take your case to court, where they will represent your interests vigorously.

They handle all aspects of the litigation process, from filing the complaint and gathering evidence to presenting your case and managing appeals.

4. Protecting and Enforcing IP Rights

Beyond resolving disputes, business lawyers play a crucial role in protecting and enforcing your IP rights.

They ensure that your intellectual property is safeguarded from potential infringements and that your rights are upheld against unauthorised use. This involves monitoring the market for possible threats and taking legal action when necessary.

The Impact of Effective IP Dispute Resolution

Addressing IP disputes effectively can have a profound impact on your business. By resolving these issues swiftly and efficiently, business lawyers in Melbourne help maintain your company’s reputation, secure your competitive edge, and protect your creative and innovative assets. This proactive approach mitigates risks and supports your long-term business strategy.

Choosing the Right Business Lawyer

When selecting a business lawyer in Melbourne for IP disputes, it’s essential to choose someone with specific experience in intellectual property law.

Look for a lawyer with a proven track record in handling similar cases and understanding IP law's nuances.

Their expertise will be invaluable in navigating the complexities of your dispute and achieving a favourable outcome.

Conclusion

Intellectual property disputes can be challenging, but with the right guidance, you can confidently navigate these turbulent waters.

Business lawyers in Melbourne offer the expertise and strategic approach needed to protect your intellectual assets and resolve disputes effectively.

By partnering with these legal experts, you can safeguard your innovations, uphold your brand's integrity, and focus on what you do best—growing your business.

So, if you face an IP dispute, remember you don’t have to go it alone. Reach out to experienced business lawyers and let them help you chart a course to resolution and success.

Source: https://melbournelawyers.quora.com/How-Do-Business-Lawyers-Deal-With-Intellectual-Property-Disputes

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Finding Trustworthy Corporate Lawyers in Delhi: Tips and Recommendations

Introduction

Finding a trustworthy corporate lawyer in Delhi can be like navigating through a dense forest. You need a reliable guide who can help you avoid the pitfalls and lead you to your destination safely. Whether you're starting a new business, dealing with complex contracts, or facing legal disputes, having the right legal counsel is crucial. So, how do you find the best corporate lawyers in Delhi? Let's explore some tips and recommendations to help you make an informed choice.

Why You Need a Corporate Lawyer

Running a business involves numerous legal challenges. From drafting contracts to navigating regulations, the expertise of a corporate lawyer can be invaluable. But why exactly do you need one?

Corporate lawyers help you avoid legal pitfalls, ensuring your business operates within the law. In addition to handling mergers and acquisitions, they may create and analyze contracts and, if needed, defend you in court. Think of them as the safety net for your business, preventing legal issues before they arise and handling them effectively when they do.

Qualities of a Trustworthy Corporate Lawyer

What makes a corporate lawyer trustworthy? Here are a few essential features to consider:

Integrity: A good lawyer is honest and ethical. They should prioritize your interests and provide clear, transparent advice.

Experience: Extensive experience in corporate law is essential.Seek out a person who has experience with instances comparable to yours.

Communication Skills: A lawyer who can explain complex legal terms in simple language is a valuable asset.

Availability: Your lawyer should be accessible and responsive, ready to address your concerns promptly.

Researching Potential Lawyers

Start your search by asking for recommendations from business associates, friends, or family. Additionally, you can go via legal websites and internet directories. Make a list of possible applicants and research each one's background in further detail.

Evaluating Experience and Expertise

Experience is crucial in corporate law. Seek out attorneys that have successfully handled business disputes in the past. Specialization in areas relevant to your needs, such as mergers, acquisitions, or intellectual property, is also a plus.

Checking Credentials and Reputation

Verify the credentials of your shortlisted lawyers. Check if they are registered with the Bar Council of Delhi and have the necessary qualifications. Check for any complaints or disciplinary measures brought against them.

Reputation matters too. Search for reviews and testimonials online. A lawyer with a solid reputation among clients and peers is more likely to provide reliable service.

Understanding Legal Fees

Legal fees can vary widely. Some lawyers charge hourly rates, while others offer fixed fees for specific services. Ensure you understand their billing structure and get a clear estimate of the costs involved.

Transparency in fees is a good indicator of a trustworthy lawyer. They should provide a detailed breakdown of their charges and any additional costs that might arise.

Initial Consultation

Many lawyers offer an initial consultation at little or no cost. This meeting is an opportunity to discuss your needs and assess if the lawyer is a good fit for you. Prepare a list of questions to ask, such as:

How much experience do you have in corporate law?

Can you provide references from past clients?

How would you handle a scenario similar to mine?

How do you communicate with your clients?

Client Testimonials and Reviews

Reading testimonials and reviews from previous clients can give you insights into a lawyer's reliability and performance. Seek out regular compliments and take notice of any persistent problems or grievances.

Specialization in Corporate Law

Corporate law is a broad field. Ensure the lawyer you choose specializes in the specific area of corporate law that matches your needs. For example, if you're dealing with intellectual property issues, a lawyer with expertise in that domain will be more effective.

Location and Availability

Choose a lawyer based in Delhi to ensure they are familiar with local laws and regulations. Additionally, consider their availability. A lawyer who is too busy may not be able to give your case the attention it deserves.

Vishnu Mehra & Co. Law Offices

When it comes to finding the best corporate lawyers in Delhi, Vishnu Mehra & Co. Law Offices stand out. With a team of experienced and dedicated professionals, they offer comprehensive legal services tailored to your business needs.

Their expertise spans various areas of corporate law, including mergers and acquisitions, contract management, and dispute resolution. Known for their integrity and client-centric approach, Vishnu Mehra & Co. Law Offices are a trusted choice for many businesses in Delhi.

Conclusion

Finding a trustworthy corporate lawyer in Delhi is crucial for your business's success. By focusing on qualities like integrity, experience, and communication skills, and by thoroughly researching potential candidates, you can make an informed choice. Remember, a good lawyer is not just a service provider but a partner who helps you navigate the complex legal landscape with confidence.

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AI legal tools are a great way to help law firms run more efficiently, get more done, and save money. But with so many options out there, how do you pick the right one for your practice? We'll take a look at some of the most popular AI legal tools professionals use to improve their law firm operations. Whether you operate alone or as part of a larger law company, you may rely on these Ai legal tools to improve your daily work! Here are 10 best Ai Legal tools! Ai Legal Tools -Benefits and Drawbacks Legal professionals waste a lot of time on administrative chores including filing motions, making phone calls, billing, marketing, and updating papers. It's one of the regions with the most monotonous and time-consuming jobs. A lawyer's time is one of his or her most significant assets, and it is critical that that time be used properly and intelligently. Ai legal tools are assisted by human intelligence and employs machine learning and natural language processing. Artificial intelligence in law, like AI in any other profession, focuses on a variety of aspects. Here are some of the top benefits to consider when selecting your AI legal assistant: Drafting Documents - The advancement of artificial intelligence in writing is well known. Time is consumed in legal domains by repeated tasks such as document drafting. AI tools writes legal documents in minutes, saving time and money while providing essential material that would take hours to investigate. Resources - Automated complicated legal papers, such as standard legislation and regulations, state trial court records, motions, and intellectual property rights claims, should include citations to big reputable collections, libraries, blogs, case studies, and other legal knowledge sources. Carry artificial intelligence in your pocket with a mobile app. AI legal tools may provide its legal services as a mobile application, which Apple and Android devices can download and use the same legal AI capabilities as they would on a laptop or tablet. Customer Service - Contact the developers of this software. Most AI legal tools requires consumers to schedule a demo or conversation with a representative in order to identify the client's needs and how the program may meet those needs. While clients use these AI legal tools, organizations must have people to contact in order to demonstrate accountability and enhance their legal tech solutions. Analytics - View real-time updates on essential legal data analytics. This enhances strategy in legal settings and professions such as law firms, courts, judges, lawyers, and case studies throughout the majority of legal practice disciplines by using data-driven insights. There is no need to wait long periods of time for critical information when employing standard data science methodologies. Legal research can be time-consuming if law firms do not have an expert who specializes in the topic on which they must do legal research. Legal research is required for almost any type of case and is essential for moving the legal process forward most of the time. Lawyers can obtain knowledge in a matter of minutes and be presented with pertinent questions some Ai legal tools. Document Review - Some AI legal tools has document review capabilities, such as a contract review automation system. This eliminates any errors that might go unnoticed by the human eye in papers and strengthens assertions by supplying relevant legal reference. Human Expertise - In order to deliver accurate and believable results, Ai legal tools still requires human participation. AI legal tools that hires legal professionals to enter or refine collected legal data ensures that the outcome is no less than what a human lawyer would have generated. Workflow Integration - Streamline workflow with your legal team or third parties. Streamline work management and cycle management by integrating with the client’s existing technology stack, applications and devices. Streamline workflow by reducing the need for multiple documents and emails.

How to Choose the Right Ai Legal Tool? When considering incorporating an AI legal tools into your practice, it's critical to choose one that works for you and your firm. Here are some things to think about when choosing AI legal tools for a law practice. Examine Security As a lawyer, you deal with highly confidential and sensitive client information. You should make certain that whichever AI legal tools you choose has strict security protocols. Examine both internal and external security resources, and ensure that any supplier you select adheres to industry-leading security networks and data privacy. Determine Your Company's Special Requirements While seeing a range of new and beneficial AI legal tools for lawyers can be exciting, not every firm needs to deploy every tool—and using too many tools at once without a plan is likely not the most effective method. Instead, examine your organization for the most time-consuming and tiresome regions and processes (such as manual contract review or legal research), and then look for suitable AI-powered solutions that can help you supplement those tasks. Consider the User Interface of Ai Legal Tools Consider the user interface and usability. An AI tool can be really inventive, but keep in mind the end user, who is frequently a non-technical person. If the application is too sophisticated or the interface is too difficult for your firm's legal professionals to navigate and use consistently, it may not be the ideal fit. Does It Include Integrations? Integrations are another feature that can make AI products even more valuable for lawyers. Check the Vendor's Reputation and Customer Service. It's a good idea to analyze the vendor in addition to the capabilities of a given AI product. How long have they been in operation? Do they have an unfavorable reputation? Is there any news about security breaches or data leaks? How is their customer service? Your law practice may lose time and stress as a result of an excellent AI product but lacks proper client assistance. Are These Ai Legal Tools Really Benefit for Your Firm? We recommend looking for solutions that have a simple fundamental notion. It's also worth considering how long they've been in company; are they new to AI or have they been around for a while? Doing research, speaking with sales teams, and asking every question and use case possible can help you develop a strong knowledge of what you stand to gain. CSDisco CSDisco is artificial intelligence (AI) legal software that automates legal procedures and produces better legal outcomes for corporations, law firms, colleges, and other organizations. Clients can explore their careers, enter into investor relations, host pro bono cases, and receive press releases and corporate updates through this legal tech company. Clients can also expedite their legal processes from beginning to end, as well as gain access to legal education resources ranging from videos to white papers. Request - Customers can manage all legal requests through a single document system. Hold - A self-service legal hold answer for today's business. Discovering - Cecilia is a chatbot created by Ediscovery AI. Clients can ask her a case-related question, and she will deliver an evidence-based answer with reference to documents in the DISCO Ediscovery database. Review - AI-powered document review that is guaranteed to be completed on time and within budget. Case Maker - Cloud-based collaborative deposition review Professional Services - A large pool of world-class specialists is accessible on-demand to assist customers with all of their case needs. Partner Program - For e-discovery service providers looking to differentiate their solutions with a cutting-edge technology partner. Lawgeex Lawgeex is artificial intelligence-powered legal software that automates legal work, redlining, and contract examination processes in a more timely and effective manner. Best recognized

for its technology for reviewing and redlining legal documents based on predefined customer policies. Its AI technology employs machine learning to provide a secure algorithm for contract and negotiation processing. Save eighty percent of the time spent reading and authorizing contracts, ninety percent of the cost of manual approaches, and close deals three times quicker. Platform - With greater speed and accuracy, Lawgeex evaluates and redlines contracts in accordance with its client's pre-defined policies. Security - Provides effective data protection security, with a variety of strict safeguards in place to keep sensitive information secure. Analytics - Provides data-driven decisions on the legal policies of customers and streamlines the negotiation process. Artificial Intelligence - Best-in-class AI, its AI attained an accuracy of 94% compared to 84 percent precision from lawyers, saving 90 percent of money and 80 percent of time. Integrations - Simple integration with the client's current technology stack. Customer service is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week by live representatives, email/help desk, chat, and phone. Latch Latch is an AI contracting assistant powered by GPT-4, an OpenAI large language model. Data processed using OpenAI's API is not used to improve services. Contract information from first and third parties is not saved and is only utilized to update playbooks. That ensures the confidentiality of the client's data. Latch assists attorneys by providing redline ideas, amending and analyzing whether clauses are industry standard, and more. Customers can use Latch directly from the Microsoft program as a Microsoft Word Add-In. Generate Suggestion - Receive recommendations for updating counterparty language based on the customer's typical position. Accept and create redline suggestions can be toggled. Clauses can be modified automatically, and consumers can insert them straight into the document. Inquire - Learn more about your agreement. Ask everything from specific, needle-in-a-haystack queries to wide, open-ended ones. Checklists -For each case, create concise, plain-language checklists. Examine agreements for compliance to the checklists. Customers can use sources to jump straight to the relevant section of the agreement. Custom features include performance visualization, tracking models, spinning up learning clusters, deploying to production, and tuning the hyperparameters One Law One Law provides one of the most effective AI legal aides for cutting-edge AI communication. It introduces Amelia, an AI-powered virtual assistant with whom users may communicate about legal matters via voice, text, email, and chat. Amelia is the market's most human and complete AI platform. She dynamically navigates business process flows and works in 40 languages. Clients can get a taste of what it's like to interact with Amelia by visiting One Law AI's website. Ask a bunch of different questions, like legal stuff, HR stuff, IT support stuff, case management stuff, and medical providers' new phone numbers. You can also make outbound calls with Case Manager Voice, which sends you an email with the transcript of the call. Plus, you can use the Client Portal to get real-time info from your CRM system, and you can easily access your cases with the Mobile App. And don't forget the Amelia toolset, which can help you with all kinds of stuff, like collecting info about traffic accidents and weather forecasts. DoNotPay DoNotPay is a legal technology firm that houses the first legal bot attorney, one of the most recognized complex AI lawyers on the market. This AI-powered application can create business and legal paperwork for a wide range of issues, including appealing parking citations in any location and registering trademarks. Customers can use DoNotPay to combat corporations, circumvent bureaucracy, locate hidden money, sue anyone, or immediately end their free trials. Take advantage of dozens of legal items to save time and money.

Draft legal documents to create complicated documents like banking and finance info, contract review info, trial court info, lawyer fees, legal citations, etc. Keep your money safe by staying up to date on burner phones, flight compensation hacks, credit card scams, free trials, insurance claims, warranty claims, and more. Find hidden money by reducing property taxes, college fee waivers, scholarships, and gift card cash back. Fight spam by fighting email and text spam and getting robocall compensation. Beat bureaucracy by contacting government, embassies, consulates, getting compensation for crime victims, notarizing documents, enforcing FOIA, and more. Bigle Legal Bigle Legal is an AI-powered contract management life cycle solution. With no-code technology, you can create amazing free of errors documents, employ electronic signatures, and track and manage everything in one place. This reliable platform prioritizes security and privacy. The ideal document automation solution for clients in the legal business, real estate, corporations, law firms, notaries, and other industries. Get access to Bigle Legal's extensive library of legal resources, including case studies, films, Ebooks, webinars, and the Bigle Academy. Contract Lifecycle Management is all about automating the process of creating legal documents. You can create templates, generate forms, classify metadata, review and share to third parties, negotiate contracts, digitally sign, automatically save on a cloud platform, and manage your dashboard. Document automation makes it super easy to create legal documents quickly and easily. Contract Management helps modern legal teams organize their contracts on one platform, so they don't have to spend as much time managing legal documents. Smart Workflows help you assign roles, set tasks, and manage contracts smartly. Contract Negotiation lets you negotiate contracts remotely without having to leave the platform, and you can create endless email chains and multiple versions of your contract files. Artificial Intelligence helps streamline the contract management process with natural language processing, and gives you the tools you need. Integration helps Bigle Legal integrate with over 10 apps, and clients can add their preferred app. Amto Ai Amto AI is the the globe's initial AI legal Assistant for drafting, driven by the same cutting-edge NLP technology that powers ChatGPT and augmented by human-reinforced learning on public and proprietary legal content. Amto can draft legal documents like contracts, letters, briefs, emails, and blogs up to 5x faster and better than humans. In addition, individualized reminders and greetings, adjustable updates, tailored collections of relevant legal news or updates, summaries of various client interactions, and replies to clients' legal questions are generated. Make your legal documents better! Create new clauses, review and modify them, summarize them, fix missing clauses, and handle negotiations. Share recommendations based on the conventions and styles clients use in the draft agreement. Focus on high-impact issues and spend less time on boring and repetitive tasks. Draft contracts 5x faster with suggestions for a single clause or section, boosting writing productivity by 5x. Avoid risky language by drafting clearer, more secure language that all parties can understand. Revise contracts within minutes with intelligently identifying revisions that could affect other clauses. Quickly get alternative versions of clauses as per the client's instructions. Integrates directly into your clients' favorite apps like MS Word and Outlook. Law Support Law Support was a pioneer in developing AI lawyer assistants for use on mobile devices. Clients can use the Law App on their cellphones to get convenient legal help. There are no servers, no remote desktops, and no software to install. This cloud-based one-app-one approach also includes a web browsing application that includes conversion and onboarding.

It has collaborations with firms including CodeHive, Legal Payroll, Microsoft Azure, and Fox Data. The latest technologies and efficient streamlined process approaches are the future proof of law practice. Document Management is a comprehensive suite of services designed to facilitate the creation, storage, and retrieval of legal documents. Trust Accounting is a fast-track system for legal trust accounting, allowing for the organization and secure management of finances. General Accounts provide a fast and efficient way to manage other legal documents, such as automated legal transactions, cash, and accrual reports, import of bank statements, BAS assistance, and STP compliant legal payroll. Law Firm Billing Software offers a range of value-based billing solutions, such as per unit, time, or per item. This software allows clients to layout legal bills to meet their individual needs. Legal Templates in the Law App provide access to pre-made templates and document automation. Finally, the Legal Matter Management Platform is a superior, built-in, matter-specific system for managing legal matters. Legaly Legaly is a legal technology service offered by 6sense. Legaly enables clients to efficiently manage their legal documents and streamline workflow to other network users. Clients can choose lawyers from in-house legal teams or add seats for their present lawyers to join the platform. Collaborate on cases with ease and have all of the necessary communication tools, document versions, and billing stored in one place. Organizations can automate the production of legal documents by utilizing Artificial Intelligence to analyze legal data, suggest useful revisions and modifications, summarize paragraphs, and detect errors. This technology can also save time by eliminating the need to manually review multiple pages of documents, thus eliminating the risk of accuracy issues. Furthermore, it can be used to sort and categorize large amounts of data, ensuring that no errors or potentially hazardous language and information are left behind. Finally, this technology can be used to manage legal documents, such as creating, reviewing, revising, storing, and distributing them. This integration of workflow allows for easy collaboration with client's legal teams, eliminating the need to create email chains or multiple file copies. Ansarada Ansarada, a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform, is the most user-friendly virtual data room platform in the world. With Ansarada, all of your processes are centralized and compliant. This platform is widely used by organizations, consultants, and governments to securely manage essential information, workflows, and collaboration in complex transactions, risks, compliance, transactions, board management, procurement, and more. Ansarada provides the most secure data room in the world, with more than 110 controls. Users can track changes and limit access to documents outside of the data room. Get the best of both worlds with Virtual Data Room - it's mobile-friendly, has all the security features you need, and is flexible. Plus, it's AI-powered, so you can get the most out of your deals. Security and Compliance Program - you can take control of your client's info and share it securely from a central, secure file repository. Conclusion As the field of law expands, a growing amount of scenarios, court cases, regulations, transactions, and other legal works are introduced every day. Ai legal tools are available to help simplify these tasks and spare your law firm, business legal section, and legal experts a lot of time on the easy ones. We hope that our selection of AI legal tools will assist you in making the most of your knowledge of law. Read my other article- Ai In Law Firms-5 Facts You Should Know

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Navigating Legal Waters: Expertise from Gold Coast's Finest Lawyers

In the dynamic metropolis of Gold Coast, where commerce and leisure intersect, it is essential to maintain a harmonious equilibrium between the demand for skilled legal counsel. Because they are skilled at navigating these intricate legal issues, specialised attorneys are crucial when handling criminal charges or business litigation. This article examines the essential roles performed by Gold Coast criminal lawyers and commercial litigation lawyers and emphasises the value of selecting the best legal counsel under challenging circumstances.

 

The Crucial Function of Gold Coast Commercial Litigation Attorneys

Commercial litigation incorporates breach of agreement, partnership conflicts, and intellectual property rights. These disagreements can happen abruptly in the Gold Coast's dynamic business environment, affecting your company's stability and growth. Professionals at Commercial Litigation Lawyer Gold Coast resolve these disputes. They specialise in commercial law and strategic dispute resolution. These lawyers can defend your company's interests in court, mediation, or negotiation.

The Best Criminal Lawyers on the Gold Coast Break Down the Law

Criminal charges can scare you since they could harm your freedom, status, and future. At this vital time, Gold Coast Criminal Lawyers are crucial. These attorneys defend businesses and individuals facing criminal prosecution. They assist clients with the most vigorous defence feasible to achieve the best case outcome due to their extensive knowledge of Australian criminal law and the criminal justice system. A qualified criminal defence attorney can alleviate the worry and pressure that comes with going through the court system, regardless of the charge that is being brought against them. Defending you, advising you, and fighting for your rights both inside and outside of the courts are all things that professionals like these will do for you!

Choosing the Right Legal Partner in Gold Coast

Picking the right lawyer is an extensive choice that needs a lot of thought, whether you need one for a business case or a criminal defence. Not only should you look for a legal team with a history of success, but they should also value contact with clients and offer custom legal strategies.

Conclusion

Knowledgeable and qualified attorneys must help with legal issues. Gold Coast lawyers can help you navigate commercial litigation or criminal charges. For individuals in search of outstanding legal assistance in these domains, qclaw.com.au provides access to a group of knowledgeable attorneys prepared to safeguard your rights and achieve the most outstanding results. Make an informed decision because your experience with the legal system will significantly depend on your choice of legal representation.

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I am not a lawyer etc etc

Plagiarism is generally not illegal, it's a breach of professional ethics. The idea is that within a specific discipline (eg journalism or academia or art) we are going to hold ourselves to a particular standard of ethics on top of normal intellectual property law, and breaching that is grounds for punishment. If I plagiarize your paper, I probably can't get arrested*, but I can get fired as a professor.

But as an example of where the framework of plagiarism doesn't apply: if I made a post and you edited it to be about Doctor Who and posted it without credit, I can be mad about it, but I don't think it's really reasonable for me to call that plagiarism, because there isn't an expectation of credit and citation in screenshotting shitty internet memes.

Copyright infringement is a part of intellectual property law that gives the owner of copyright some degree of control on how the protected work is replicated, displayed, adapted, etc. You can get sued and go to jail for copyright infringement.

And like, as for why plagiarism is bad and copyright infringement is good, that's my own political beliefs, but like. Plagiarism exists in a context where we've all ostensibly "agreed to play by the same rules". If you want to use a corked bat, it's legal, you just can't do it and play in the MLB. If you want to plagiarize, it's fine to do that anywhere outside of specific contexts like academia.

Contrast copyright infringement, which is a crime no matter what, and like many crimes, I think its enforcement mostly serves the interests of the powerful--the main beneficiaries of copyright are large companies like Disney who can afford the lawyers they need to take advantage of the system.

So like. to take a perennial favorite. This nightcore is copyright infringement but not plagiarism--it does not represent the song or artwork as its own, but it doesn't have the rights to distribute the song. This is a shitty nightcore of a cover of a song--twice removed from originality. And in my view, this is cool as hell. It's allowed to exist because so far, the rightsholders think it's better to take the ad revenue than delete it, but that's a tenuous existence. Every week tracks in my nightcore playlist go missing.

Music has been a hotbed for the expansion of copyright and the elimination of fair use defense--even sampling a song in utterly unrecognizable ways has been deemed infringement by some US courts.

I guess the point is. Plagiarism is an important concept in settings where it makes sense, but it would not be a good thing to make into law. So the current effort to expand copyright protections to include 'credit' or 'style' would I think Suck Major Shit, because like. ok list ur top 10 influences. oh you forgot markiplier? well now markiplier is suing you for 10 billion dollars. get fukced and die

*I could go to jail for fraud, potentially, if I used that plagiarism to advance my career while also making statements that I had not plagiarized.

look, it's very simple. plagiarism is legal and bad. copyright infringement is illegal and good. Don't get it twisted

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Unraveling Justice: Exploring the College of Law in the Philippines

Numerous people are drawn to achieving justice and solving complex legal mysteries. Crimes and various cases have always been a part of humanity. However, individuals do not need to live through injustice and unanswered concerns. Lawyers have studied the fundamentals of the profession enough to give you answers. 

However, it has been deemed a complex profession to choose. One must fully commit to the profession with complete dedication and effort. The College of Law may be one of the most challenging programs in the academy. Students undergo rigorous training and discussions focusing on the basic and complex sides of the law. Do you have what it takes to thrive in law? Let us hear more about the program.

The Curriculum and Learning Experience

If you are wondering about the exact subjects you can expect in the program, we will discuss it in this section that aims to give you a glimpse of the challenges you will be going through. In the Philippines, students are guided through the complex terrain of legal education as they focus on developing critical thinking and analytical skills. The curriculum of the College of Law includes the following:

Core Legal Subjects

Initially, students are introduced to the core areas of law, such as civil, criminal, commercial, and constitutional law. These subjects will provide students with a solid glimpse of the principles of law. These are introduced during the first few weeks of the program before continuing to the succeeding subjects.

Elective Courses

Students will proceed to the elective courses once the core legal subjects are completed. In this part of the program, students can choose their specializations according to their interests or preferences. They can either choose environmental law, human rights law, or intellectual property.

Legal Writing and Research

In law, students are required to develop their research and writing skills. Honing these skills is deemed paramount in the profession. These skills are used to construct persuasive arguments and foster effective communication in the legal field. Lawyers are also expected to provide reliable and appropriate information at the court.

Moot Court and Mock Trials

Students will finally engage in practical applications in this part of the program. The students will be participating in moot court competitions and mock trials. The setting involves students engaging in legal scenarios to develop advocacy skills, helping them become more confident and effective in the profession.

Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility

Lastly, the program's moral compass is vital as it guides lawyers and future legal professionals through ethical conduct and responsible practice. It helps them foster awareness about how to do their responsibilities appropriately and that standards should always be followed. Everyone is expected to be fair, honest, and reliable in law.

Challenges and Aspirations

It is essential to recognize the obstacles and hardships you will go through in the program. As mentioned above, it is a challenging program that requires abundant effort and dedication. You are more likely to get challenged by work and activities that can be highly stressful and may also affect your work-life balance. Here are the challenges you can expect in the program:

Emotional stress

Financial constraints

Competitive environment

Time management and

Academic rigor

It is essential to consider whether you can cope with these challenges before enrolling. Students are advised to consult their parents and discuss how to manage the program effectively.

Summary

Overall, the College of Law will always be challenging to go through. It will involve intense stress and may affect you if you cannot cope effectively. However, educational institutions are always all ears for their students' concerns. Conversely, it is an enriching career with plenty of opportunities. If you are thinking of finally stepping up to enrollment, visit our website and read more about the programs offered. Moreover, students must possess a Juris Doctor degree in the Philippines to work as a lawyer. Get ready to level up as you get closer to your dreams!

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The Chips Are Down

It’s pretty cool when you have created so much buzz for your product that it takes on a life of its own. But then again, that buzz can kick you in the back side when someone loses his life because of it. More on that later.

Say hello to the #OneChipChallenge, the viral dare developed by Amplify Snack Brands for their line of Paqui chips. Created in 2016, the goal is to eat just one of their hottest chips, and this year it is made with Carolina Reaper and Naga Viper peppers. It (the chip) comes in its own special package, and fetches $10-20 online. Score a few points for novelty right there.

Even though social media and the internet are hardly new, it is still kind of like the wild, wild west out there. Anyone can create a hashtag. There is no cost. While intellectual property of a hashtag may be debatable—unless trademarked, of course—there’s nothing to stop anyone from doing this, whether you are promoting your brand, or a rogue user trying to harm someone. The Paqui people were just being cute and clever.

As you might expect, TikTokkers are all over this one. Paqui encourages those foolish enough to try eating this chip to see how long they can go without reaching for water or a dairy product. ¿Quién es más macho? We’re about to find out. Post it and become an internet hero.

Sadly, 14-year-old Harris Wolobah of Worcester Massachusetts was recently found unresponsive, after having eaten one of the diabolical chips. I’m pretty sure this wasn’t what the Paqui brand management team had in mind.

And therein lies the risk in daring people to do something, because as we all know, there are those who will take you up on it. Amplify Brands no doubt saw this as a harmless ploy to sell chips, to get social media attention, and, more importantly, shelf space in stores. Now, I’m betting their lawyers are busy trying to prepare for what will be a most certain lawsuit. That kid’s parents aren’t very happy.

Of course, the packaging does have warnings. In very clear verbiage, this product is to be kept out of reach of children, and is intended for adult consumption. Furthermore, “do not eat if you are sensitive to spicy foods, allergic to peppers, nightshades, or capsaicin, or are pregnant or have any medical conditions.” Never touch the pepper and then “touch your eyes or other sensitive areas.”

Oh, and lastly, “Seek medical assistance should you experience difficulty breathing, fainting, or extended nausea.” Poor Harris must have missed the back side of the package, and whether the posted advisories will hold up in court will be determined.

As for Paqui, they met all of the usual sales and eyeballs objectives. What they didn’t bargain for was all the attention across every kind of media, not just social, but also print, TV, and websites. You never want your name uttered in the same breath as someone’s death. Every ounce of free PR just went swirling down the drain.

I’m sure their food chemists have fun concocting this annual release, trying to find devilishly hotter varietals of peppers. While the Scoville Rating of the blend has not been calculated, it should be noted that Carolina Reaper peppers clock in at 1.7 million Scoville units, and the Naga Viper pepper scores 1.4 million units. In comparison, a common jalapeño packs only 2500 to 8000 units.

And you thought you were the most macho.

I love me some hot and spicy food, especially Thai curries. I nearly always pick green curry, and tell the server to turn it up. I have my own grading scale for heat as well, and the traits are cumulative. At Level 1 my nose starts running. Level 2 adds sweating. Level 3 adds eyes watering, and Level 4 gets me started coughing. I have only reached Level 4 once, at an Asian fusion restaurant in Missoula Montana. Oh man, was it good. Never once, though, did I think I was going to die, although if I did, I would have had a smile on my face.

But as for Paqui and their #OneChipChallenge, all I can say is, “This was a great marketing gimmick. Until it wasn’t.”

Dr “I’ll Pass On This” Gerlich

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