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Selling Legal Services Is Hard: How to Get Over the Fear and Keep Going

Attorney at Work

Jay Harrington | When you reach out to ask for business and hear a no, it can feel deeply personal. Even if its not. The post Selling Legal Services Is Hard: How to Get Over the Fear and Keep Going appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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US jury orders NSO Group to pay WhatsApp $168M in damages over spyware use

JURIST

A California jury ordered NSO Group Technologies to pay WhatsApp $444,719 in compensatory damages and $167,254,000 in punitive damages on Tuesday. The jury found that “NSO engaged in malice, oppression, or fraud in violating the California Comprehensive Data Access and Fraud Act” WhatsApp brought its complaint against NSO , an Israeli cybersecurity company, on October 29, 2019, in the District Court for the Northern District of California.

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“America Needs More Judges Like Judge Myers; He did the right thing in North Carolina’s Supreme Court fight, and he deserves praise”

HowAppealing

“America Needs More Judges Like Judge Myers; He did the right thing in North Carolinas Supreme Court fight, and he deserves praise”: Law professor Richard L. Hasen has this essay online at The Atlantic.

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Peru President Boluarte accused of falsely promising investigation into Pataz miner massacre amid illegal mining crisis

JURIST

Mayor of Pataz, Aldo Carlos Mario, stated on Tuesday that President Dina Boluarte privately promised a full investigation into the killing of 13 miners but contradicted that commitment by publicly announcing the continuation of previously ineffective measures. Despite the Province of Pataz being under a failed state of emergency for over a year, Boluarte shifted from pledging real intervention to merely halting mining activity, imposing a curfew, and deploying military forces already supposed to

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Prep with Purpose: How to Build Better Trial Binders

Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor

Get ready to master the art and science of trial preparation organization that top attorneys rely on in this exclusive webinar! Attorney and law professor, Joe Stephens, J.D., will walk through proven systems for creating comprehensive trial notebooks and binders that transform scattered case materials into powerful litigation tools. Learning Objectives: Strategic Organization 📊 Learn the essential sections every trial notebook needs and how to structure them for maximum clarity and acce

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“New date set for Donna Adelson murder trial as judge warns against more delays”

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“New date set for Donna Adelson murder trial as judge warns against more delays”: Jeff Burlew of The Tallahassee Democrat has this report.

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“Thom Tillis Says No to U.S. Attorney Ed Martin; This is a good exercise of the Senate’s advise and consent power”

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“Thom Tillis Says No to U.S. Attorney Ed Martin; This is a good exercise of the Senates advise and consent power”: The Wall Street Journal has published this editorial.

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Estoppel Gutted: A Pelican’s Guide to Patent Litigation

Patently O

by Dennis Crouch In a significant decision narrowing the scope of Inter Partes Review (IPR) estoppel, the Federal Circuit has held that a patent challenger who previously pursued an IPR can still rely on system prior art in district court litigation, even when that system was fully documented in publications that could have been raised during the IPR.

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Deutsche Bank, Computacenter Sued For Firing Whistleblower

Law 360

An ex-information technology employee at Computacenter has sued his former employer Deutsche Bank and his ex-supervisor for $25 million in New York state court alleging he was fired for blowing the whistle on a security breach in which his colleague's girlfriend purportedly accessed private client information.

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Lawyer charged with stealing beer, trying to bite officer

ABA Journal

Updated: A lawyer in Albany, New York, was accused Friday of violating an order of protection, hitting a woman, stealing beer, and trying to bite…

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Research: The Anatomy of a Legal Brief

Why does it take 20-40 hrs. to create a compliant legal brief? TypeLaw analyzed 10,000+ briefs to determine the anatomy of the average brief—how many words, paragraphs, citations to the record, and more. See the research results in this infographic.

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Coffee Exporter Hit With $31M Judgment Over Missed Shipments

Law 360

A Florida federal judge said Wednesday she would enter a roughly $31 million judgment for a "green" coffee retailer that said it prepaid for coffee shipments that were never received from a Nicaraguan green coffee bean exporter.

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DoJ Declines Prosecution of Company That Self-Disclosed Export Control Offenses

Customs & International Trade Law

The Justice Department announced that it will not be prosecuting Universities Space Research Association (USRA) for violations of U.S. export control laws, citing prompt self-disclosure and cooperation. EAR Violation In 2016, USRA was granted a contract with NASA to license and distribute aeronautics-related and U.S. Army-owned flight control software.

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Chancery Arrest Order Sought In Family Holding Co. Feud

Law 360

Two principals in real estate venture Regency Holdings LLC sought a rare Delaware Court of Chancery civil contempt and arrest order Wednesday, accusing their sister Regency's ex-manager and purported majority interest holder of diverting millions of dollars in company assets despite the appointment of two receivers.

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Perplexed about AI? Richard Susskind wants to help

ABA Journal

For nearly 30 years, Richard Susskind has written books asking lawyers to envision the future of the law and the legal profession in ways that stretch the imagination. Susskind has been one of the foremost proponents of the transformative potential of technology in legal services. Now, he's asking us to imagine larger transformation still: a world in which artificial intelligence reigns and humanity faces being sidelined.

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Fresh Out of School: How to Become an Expert Paralegal

Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor

The difference between a paralegal and an exceptional paralegal isn't just competence—it's the bold initiative to anticipate needs, master hidden firm dynamics, and transform challenges into opportunities that showcase your indispensable value. Join this webinar with attorney Joe Stephens to get an insider's perspective into how you can become a strategic asset to your practice!

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The Potential Efficiencies, Risks Of Folding PCAOB Into SEC

Law 360

Integrating the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board into the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission offers the potential for regulatory efficiencies, as well as a more streamlined and consistent enforcement approach, but it also presents constitutional and operational uncertainties, say attorneys at Hilgers Graben.

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Veritext Innovation Showcase – August 2025

Connor Reporting

VERITEXT INNOVATIONS SHOWCASE REGISTRATION PAGE Smart Tools. Sharper Skills. Discover what’s driving legal leaders forward. REGISTER NOW! Veritext’s Innovation Showcase Stay ahead of legal technology by attending Veritext’s Innovation Showcase. Discover the benefits of utilizing a single all-in-one platform that allows you to be in control and access everything you need, right when you need it!

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Envelope Co. Founders, Trust Co. Ink $8M ESOP Deal

Law 360

Two founders of an envelope manufacturing company and a trustee to the company's employee stock ownership plan have agreed to fork over $8 million to end an ESOP participant's proposed class action alleging mismanagement, according to filings in Delaware federal court Wednesday.

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Judge rejects home confinement for ‘slots whisperer’ lawyer who spent nearly $9M in investor money

ABA Journal

A California lawyer accused of spending nearly $9 million in investor money will be serving prison time after pleading guilty to wire fraud and money…

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6 Contract Data Analytics Tools To Boost Contract Oversight

Analyzing contract trends with manual contract management is like sifting through a pile of papers in a dimly lit room, trying to find clues manually. Advanced CLM software’s contract data analytics, on the other hand, is like having an AI-based, intelligent magnifying glass that not only highlights key clues but also connects the dots for you. With innovative, AI-powered contract data analytics, you can solve the mystery of trends faster and with greater accuracy, making informed decisions base

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Del. Justices Deny Bid To Revive Carvana Insider Trading Suit

Law 360

Delaware's Supreme Court rejected a bid by Carvana stockholders to revive insider trading claims against the father of the company's CEO, alleging the senior businessman controlled the online car retailer and used inside information when selling $3.7 billion in shares.

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Global trade war poses ‘rocky’ future for law firms, Thomson Reuters Institute report says

ABA Journal

The global trade war boosted nearly every major practice area for law firms in the first quarter of 2025, but the months ahead may be rocky indeed, according to a summary by the Thomson Reuters Institute of its latest Law Firm Financial Index.

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Moelis Atty Says Chancery Ruling 'Handcuffed' Co.

Law 360

A Delaware Court of Chancery ruling that last year invalidated a decade-old stockholder agreement granting broad corporate powers to investment bank Moelis & Co.'s founder "handcuffed for no reason" directors of state-chartered corporations, an attorney for the company told Delaware's Supreme Court on Wednesday.

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Likeness of man killed in road-rage incident gives impact statement at sentencing, thanks to AI

ABA Journal

The ABA Journal is read by half of the nation's 1 million lawyers every month. It covers the trends, people and finances of the legal profession from Wall Street to Main Street to Pennsylvania Avenue.

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The Tech-Savvy Paralegals 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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Judge Rejects New Trial Over Antitrust Loss To U.S. Soccer

Law 360

A Brooklyn federal judge denied a defunct soccer league's request for a new antitrust trial against MLS and the U.S. soccer governing body, rejecting a challenge to a jury instruction that asked about the existence of a relevant market.

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How will you celebrate Well-Being Week in Law?

ABA Journal

The ABA Journal is read by half of the nation's 1 million lawyers every month. It covers the trends, people and finances of the legal profession from Wall Street to Main Street to Pennsylvania Avenue.

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AI-Focused SPAC Raises $125M As Blank-Check Filings Surge

Law 360

Dune Acquisition Corp. II, a special purpose acquisition company targeting artificial intelligence and various technologies, began trading Wednesday after raising $125 million, the latest SPAC to join the market as three more such vehicles filed IPOs in recent days.

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Rocky Patel’s Road: From small-firm lawyer to selling 30 million cigars per year

ABA Journal

In 2022, Cigar Aficionado rated the Rocky Patel Sixty the No. 1 cigar in the free world. Thats a remarkable feat.

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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.