Attorney at Work
MAY 14, 2025
Karen & David Skinner | LPM is a powerful tool for any attorney who wants to implement flat fees, increase efficiency, deliver a better client experience and improve profitability. The post Three Legal Project Management Tips for More Profitable Flat Fees appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
JURIST
MAY 16, 2025
Human Rights Watch on Thursday urged China to free the 11th Panchen Lama, Gendun Choki Nyima, and his parents, who were removed from public view in 1995 and have remained missing ever since. As the 30th anniversary of their disappearance approaches on Saturday, human rights advocates have intensified pressure on Beijing to end decades of secrecy and take accountability for the Panchen Lama and his family.
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Attorney at Work
MAY 12, 2025
Learn to read a legal marketing report the way you read any complex document: critically, strategically and with an eye for what matters. The post The Smart Lawyers Guide to Reading a Marketing Report appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
EvidenceProf Blog
MAY 16, 2025
Yesterday, the Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division, issued a really interesting, and possibly first-of-its-kind, opinion on coercive interrogation techniques by police when they question a suspect. No, the opinion did not prohibit such techniques, but it did find.
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
Sterno
MAY 14, 2025
For trial attorneys, winning a court case transcends presenting evidence and examining witnesses. The real battle rages in the minds of the individuals called to jury duty, where perceptions of credibility and trust often determine the outcome before deliberations even begin. The more trials and mock jury deliberations I listen carefully to and the more actual jury members I interview after trials have ended, the more Ive come to realize that winning the battle of credibility is an essential par
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JURIST
MAY 15, 2025
Mary Lawlor, Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders, expressed concern Wednesday over the conviction of journalist Rukhshona Khakimova, and called on the government of Tajikistan to release her, granting a fair retrial. Mary Lawlor said, “Rukhshona Khakimovas trial appears to have fallen short of international fair trial standards” Lawlor argues the possibility of Khakimova being targeted for her work as a human rights defender rather than under proper charges.
EvidenceProf Blog
MAY 13, 2025
Is a police officer who choked and punched a subdued driver entitled to qualified immunity? That was the question addressed by the Eleventh Circuit in its recent opinion in Jones v. Ceinski, 2025 WL 1338079 (11th Cir. 2025).
Above The Law
MAY 12, 2025
Not content with arresting judges, ICE is now arresting mayors who have the temerity to object to rounding up immigrants and warehousing them in ICE detention facilities. On Friday, Newark Mayor Ras Baraka attended a protest at Delaney Hall, a private prison owned by The GEO Group which just inked a 15-year, $1.2 billion contract to run a 1000-bed immigration facility in his town as a hub “serving” the New York metro area.
HowAppealing
MAY 15, 2025
“Supreme Court Rejects Moment of Threat Limit in Excessive Force Suits; Lower courts had been divided over whether judges must limit their scrutiny of challenges to police shootings to the seconds preceding them”: Adam Liptak of The New York Times has this report. Justin Jouvenal of The Washington Post reports that “ Supreme Court rules totality of circumstances must be considered in police shootings; The Supreme Court ruled that the totality of circumstances must be considered
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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.
Attorney at Work
MAY 13, 2025
Teddy Snyder | Its. its the word that trips up many writers, the word that doesnt follow the rules. The post Its the Word Most Often Used Incorrectly appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
JURIST
MAY 16, 2025
Amnesty International urged the new government of Syria to address the country’s history of human rights abuses through “justice, truth, and reparation” in a statement released on Friday. The rights group also called for the implementation of reforms to prevent future human rights violations and ensure compliance with international law.
EvidenceProf Blog
MAY 15, 2025
90.505(2) of the Florida Statutes provides that A person has a privilege to refuse to disclose, and to prevent another from disclosing, a confidential communication by the person to a member of the clergy in his or her capacity.
Above The Law
MAY 13, 2025
Ed. note : Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. You know what a girl’s best friend is? Not diamonds her lawyers. — An excerpt from the trailer of Kim Kardashian’s new legal drama, All’s Fair, which is set to premiere on Hulu in Fall 2025. In the show, Kardashian leads an all-female divorce boutique, alongside Naomi Watts, Glenn Close, and Niecy Nash-Betts.
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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
HowAppealing
MAY 15, 2025
“The Abrego Garcia Boomerang at the Supreme Court; The Justices express some frustration over Justice Department candor as they hear the birthright citizenship case”: This editorial will appear in Friday’s edition of The Wall Street Journal.
Attorney at Work
MAY 16, 2025
Danielle DavisRoe | Copilot has definitely gotten better since our 2024 review, but there's still a ton of growth potential. The post Microsoft Copilot 2025: It’s Better 1 Year Later appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
JURIST
MAY 13, 2025
Amnesty International, on Monday, highlighted the urgent need for justice for victims of the rebel armed group Revolution and Justice in the Central African Republic following the arrest of its former leader, Armel Sayo. Armel Sayo was reportedly detained in Cameroon in January and is being held at a military facility in the Central African Republic capital, Bangui.
EvidenceProf Blog
MAY 12, 2025
Under Texas law, if a criminal defendant fails to object to an error in the jury instructions, an appellate court will only reverse if the error caused him "egregious harm." So, is there "egregious harm" to a defendant being prosecuted.
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?
Above The Law
MAY 14, 2025
Ed. note : Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. The court has obviously made mistakes throughout its history, and those should be criticized. So long as it is in terms of the decision, really, and not ad hominem against the justices. I just think that doesnt do any good. — Chief Justice John Roberts , in comments given during a speaking engagement held at Georgetown Law earlier this week, where he once again condemned attacks being made against Supreme Court justices.
HowAppealing
MAY 14, 2025
“Eighth Circuit, on 2-1 Vote, Holds Private Plaintiffs Cannot Enforce Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act through a Section 1983 Action, a Ruling Which if Applied Nationally Would Devastate Voting Rights Act Enforcement in the United States”: Rick Hasen has this post at his “Election Law Blog” about a decision that a divided three-judge panel of the U.S.
Attorney at Work
MAY 15, 2025
David Arato | Here are three human-centered strategies to balance GenAi's efficiency with your authentic legal voice. The post The Right Way to Use AI for Authentic, Human-Centered Law Firm Content appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
JURIST
MAY 12, 2025
Human Rights Watch (HRW) said Monday that major digital labor companies misclassify gig workers as independent contractors in the US, avoiding employer responsibilities in providing labor rights. According to the 155-page report published by HRW, several major companies that claim to offer gig workers “flexibility” in their working hours through digital labor format use algorithms that lack transparency on wages and job security for the workers, who fear being fired by the apps witho
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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.
Intelligize Blog
MAY 14, 2025
Recently, the Securities and Exchange Commission delayed the compliance date for a handful of regulations. Its happened often enough lately that it could appear to some that the agency is engaging in deregulation by delay. For example, the SEC last month announced a two-year extension of the effective and compliance dates for amendments adopted in August 2024 that require certain registered funds to report portfolio-related data more frequently to the SEC on Form N-PORT.
Above The Law
MAY 16, 2025
Getty Images Gone are the days when clients were wary of their lawyers using artificial intelligence. Instead, many clients today are demanding to know how their law firms are becoming more efficient. And the ones with the best answers have big competitive advantages. On this episode of “Adventures in Legal Tech,” host Jared Correia speaks with Kim Bookout of Opus 2 about how law firms are leveraging AI: the biggest pitfalls, the adoption trajectory, and how it can enhance, not repla
HowAppealing
MAY 13, 2025
“His great-grandfather enshrined birthright citizenship. Norman Wong is trying to save it. Wong has assumed the role of living testament to the multigenerational fight for American citizenship at a time when fundamental values are again under threat.” David Nakamura of The Washington Post has this report.
Law 360
MAY 15, 2025
Perplexity is in talks for a new funding round that would value the artificial intelligence startup at $14 billion,OpenAI is reworking a multibillion-dollar agreement with Microsoft Corp. in order to free up its plans for an initial public offering, and Dutch power grid operator TenneT is considering selling a stake in its German division for up to $13 billion.
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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