JURIST

OCTOBER 24, 2024

In the months following Uganda’s passage of draconian anti-LGBTQ+ legislation , human rights advocates are sounding the alarm over the country’s failure to protect members of the community from online harassment. Amnesty International on Wednesday reported a recent uptick in such harassment, finding that following the enactment of the Anti-Homosexuality Act (AHA) of 2023 , attacks against LGBTQ+ people have increased, forcing both individuals and organizations to significantly alter

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NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

OCTOBER 27, 2024

According to a new report from Legal.io, law firm mergers are on the upswing, in 2024. The interesting part of that report, is just how many small firms are involved in the merger conversation. All me rgers were up 24% for Q1 of 2024; but, fully 65% of those mergers involved law firms with between 5-20 attorneys. Anecdotally, of late, I have myself been involved in helping to move forward mergers between small firms, including those where 2 solo lawyers have joined forces to form a small law fir

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Paralegal Bootcamp

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Paralegals can bring immense value to their firms when they adopt the mindset and habits of a project manager. Each case is, in fact, a project, with its own set of stakeholders, goals, and constraints. A paralegal’s role is to know the objectives of each case, to employ systems to efficiently drive it toward resolution and to keep attorneys, clients, experts, vendors, and all other stakeholders informed and invested throughout the case’s trajectory – in other words, to work their cases like a p

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Above The Law

OCTOBER 24, 2024

The typo is making the rounds on social media. The post The Viral Embarrassing State Supreme Court Mistake appeared first on Above the Law.

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LawSites

OCTOBER 22, 2024

While the hype around artificial intelligence (AI) for legal has been present for years, many law firms and litigation departments are still in the early stages of assessing, adopting, and implementing AI solutions. As legal teams explore ways to incorporate AI, approaches and results vary.

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NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Artificial intelligence has fast become a fact of modern life – as it has perhaps been adopted more widely, more quickly, than any previous technology. Yet, lots of attorneys still haven’t had any substantive experiences with AI, to date. But, the fact of the matter is that there are a lot of use cases for AI, in law practice; so, it may be easier to get started, than you think.

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Attorney at Work

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Clio's annual Legal Trends Report is a treasure trove of data on hourly rates by state and by practice area. The post Small Firm Hourly Rates by State and Practice Area appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Above The Law

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Frankie Williams of DeepL weighs in on AI-powered translation tools and the potential of emerging tech. The post How Global Law Firms Are Bridging Cultures With AI appeared first on Above the Law.

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LawSites

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Following on the heels of its $11 million Series A raise last June, Alexi, a company that uses generative AI to produce detailed legal research memos for litigators, today announced a significant expansion of its platform with new tools for case management, document analysis and summarization, and more.

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Your auto accident clients don’t realize that they have lost value in their vehicle because the insurance company covered their repairs and gave them a rental to drive until their vehicle was “brand new.” When they realize that loss in value is when they go to trade or sell their car.

JURIST

OCTOBER 24, 2024

The family of diabetic inmate, Louis Jung Jr., who died at Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility in Philadelphia filed a federal lawsuit on Wednesday, alleging that the jail withheld insulin and proper medical care, leading to his death. The plaintiffs, Jacob and James Jung, the sons of Louis Jung Jr., are suing the City of Philadelphia, YesCare Corp, Carney, Lalitha Trivikram, Maureen Gay, and Doe Defendants 1 to 10.

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NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

OCTOBER 27, 2024

I feel like I can safely say that – even though I have no idea what your rates are. In my experience, most law firm rates are far too low. That’s especially true if you bill hourly. Hourly rates for attorneys don’t even keep up with inflation. But, maybe you already knew that. And, perhaps you may even really want to raise your hourly rates. Though, you may also be thinking: I haven’t done that in quite some time , so I have to make a huge change , in order to make up for that.

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Law 360

OCTOBER 25, 2024

United Kingdom antitrust authorities triggered a formal investigation Friday into Synopsys Inc.'s $35 billion acquisition of Ansys Inc., satisfied that the transaction has enough ties to the country to merit greater scrutiny.

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Above The Law

OCTOBER 22, 2024

The movie 'Moneyball' has some lessons to impart about benchmarking AI in legal. The post Benchmarks And Outcomes — ‘Moneyball’ For GenAI (Part I) appeared first on Above the Law.

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Speaker: Kaitlyn "The Persnickety Paralegal" Story

Deposition preparation is a critical aspect of a paralegal's role, requiring meticulous attention to detail and proactive management of the case timeline. In this session, participants will explore how effective deposition preparation not only contributes to the success of the legal team but also helps maintain a balanced workflow, minimizing last-minute crises.

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Rocket Matter

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Cybersecurity is more critical now than ever before. Not only are law firms storing more data, but since the pandemic has forced us all to become increasingly mobile, keeping clients’ sensitive information safe is even more challenging. So, what can you do? It’s important to educate yourself and your colleagues on cybersecurity to ensure that your law firm data is properly managed (After all, you are only as strong as your weakest link.) 11 Tips for Effective Law Firm Data Protection As a law

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JURIST

OCTOBER 25, 2024

The Irish lower house of parliament, Dáil Éireann , voted to “take note” of the final report of the Joint Committee on Assisted Dying (JCAD) with 76 votes for and 53 against on Thursday. The vote has no legal effects but indicates support for legislation in the area. It is up to both houses of parliament to decide on any follow-up action after the general election to be called before the term ends in March.

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Attorney at Work

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Are security concerns limiting your firm’s use of legal tech? Not sure how to safeguard your data and, more importantly, client data? You’re not alone. According to Bloomberg’s Legal Ops and Tech Survey, 54% of law firms cite security concerns as one of the top barriers to implementing new legal technology — more than budget […] The post Legal Tech Security Checklist: What You Need to Know When Evaluating New Technology appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawy

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Law 360

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Healthcare tech company Masimo Corp. was found to have infringed two of Apple Inc.'s patents Friday at the close of a five-day U.S. District Court jury trial in Delaware that put more future tech prospects than current cash on the line.

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Speaker: Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader

In today’s competitive market, pricing is more than just a number — it’s the cornerstone of profitability. The right pricing strategy ensures that you capture the true value of your offering, paving the way for sustainable growth and long-term success. Join Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader, in this exclusive session where he will explore how a well-crafted pricing approach balances customer perception with business objectives, creating a powerful tool for securing both competitive advantage a

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Above The Law

OCTOBER 25, 2024

A slowdown can be put to far better use than playing Freecell or just staring into space waiting for the phone to ring. The post Filling Time When Slow With Work As A Lawyer At A Small Firm appeared first on Above the Law.

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LawSites

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Seventy-six percent of legal professionals in corporate legal departments and 68% in law firms are using generative AI at least once a week, with a third of those professionals using it daily.

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JURIST

OCTOBER 26, 2024

The US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit Friday invalidated a Mississippi election law that allowed mail-in and absentee election ballots as long as they were sent on or before Election Day. The ruling overturned the lower court’s decision that upheld the law. The unanimous appeals court ruled that the Mississippi law was invalid because it violated the Electors Clause of the US Constitution, which sets Election Day as the same day throughout the United States.

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ABA Journal

OCTOBER 22, 2024

A California lawyer has been disbarred after he was accused of misappropriating nearly $117,000 in client money, spending it on gambling and personal expenses, and…

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Law 360

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Amazon has asked U.S. District Judge Alan Albright to overturn a jury verdict behind a $136 million judgment it owes for infringing patents covering online ad space auctions, saying the small advertising software plaintiff's expert couldn't back up his infringement finding.

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Above The Law

OCTOBER 22, 2024

It doesn't make you a worse attorney to have a modicum of compassion for your opposition. The post Infuriating Story Of The Bullsh*t Working Parents Have To Deal With In The Legal Industry appeared first on Above the Law.

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L4SB

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Misclassification can be expensive for your business. In today’s economy, where many workers desire flexibility through what is commonly called “gig work,” it is critical for employers to know whether.

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JURIST

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Former St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kimberly M. Gardner entered a plea agreement on Wednesday for misusing public funds. The plea agreement stated that Gardner unlawfully took public funds of $5,004.33 to recoup the costs of a disciplinary order. The plea agreement provides Gardner immunity from prosecution for her misconduct if she does not violate any law for 18 months, reports to and follows the instructions of a pretrial service officer, and pays back $5,004.33 in restitution to the St.

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