Attorney at Work
MARCH 4, 2025
Teddy Snyder | National Grammar Day is a good time to review SCOTUS cases where grammar and usage dictated the outcome. The post Its National Grammar Day! Three SCOTUS Cases Where Grammar Made a Difference appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
JURIST
MARCH 4, 2025
Amnesty International urged the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) on Tuesday to condemn the forced return of Eritrean refugees to their home country during the 58th session of the human rights council that focused on the human rights situation in Eritrea. In its statement, Amnesty International highlighted the dire human rights conditions faced by Eritrean refugees who can not safely return to their home country or live in host nations due to attacks and harassment.
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EvidenceProf Blog
MARCH 1, 2025
Yesterday, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey commuted the death sentence of Rocky Myers to a sentence of life without parole. This is the first time that Governor Ivey, a staunch supporter of capital punishment, has commuted a death sentence. The last.
Above The Law
MARCH 4, 2025
Maj. Trent Kubasiak, an Army JAG officer, says the decision by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth to fire the top three service JAGs should lead to a moment of reflection among military lawyers.
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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
NCBA Law Practice Management Blog
MARCH 1, 2025
Document automation for law firms, can become pretty complicated especially when youre dealing with tiers of logic, as is common with estate planning documents , for example. But, there are simpler operations than that more like find & replace where you can just slot language into a predetermined s p ot. This is the easiest sort of document assembly operation there is, because you simply need to draft/update language + determine where it goes.
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JURIST
MARCH 2, 2025
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey commuted the death sentence of Robin “Rocky” Myers to life imprisonment on Friday over concerns about Myers’ possible innocence. Myers was convicted of capital murder in 1994 following the killing of Ludi Mae Tucker, his neighbor. Myers pleaded not guilty and claimed that he was not present at the crime scene on the night of the murder, a stance he has maintained.
EvidenceProf Blog
MARCH 7, 2025
Last Friday, Governor Kay Ivey removed Rocky Myers from death row and commuted his death sentence to a life sentence. Then, yesterday, Judge Jennifer Schiffer granted Adnan Syed's petition for a sentence reduction under the Juvenile Restoration Act to time.
LawSites
MARCH 3, 2025
BriefCatch, a legal technology company whose Microsoft Word add-in helps legal professionals improve their writing, has unveiled two new features that use generative artificial intelligence to enhance legal document preparation: AI-driven Bluebook citation correction and a context-aware writing advisor.
Above The Law
MARCH 6, 2025
Representatives of US remote sensing firms remain extremely nervous about possible roadblocks to future plans that require either new licenses or license modifications due to the personnel downsizing resulting from the efforts of Elon Musk's DOGE team to chop the size of the federal bureaucracy.
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?
Attorney at Work
MARCH 3, 2025
A new study by Ari Kaplan Advisors and Opus2 highlights three ways to jumpstart innovation, including ways to inject GenAI into your processes. The post Advancing Litigation Support: 3 Ways to Fuel Innovation Within Your Litigation Team appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
JURIST
MARCH 1, 2025
Amnesty International released a report on Friday shedding light on the disproportionate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the education of Indigenous youth across multiple continents. Drawing on more than 80 interviews and surveys conducted between 2021 and 2023, the organizations findings highlighted systemic inequities, a glaring lack of consultation with Indigenous communities, and a need for urgent, long-term remedies.
EvidenceProf Blog
MARCH 5, 2025
Yesterday, Cook County Judge Alfredo Maldonado "vacated the wrongful murder conviction of Illinois Innocence Project (IIP) client Jerry Herrington, dismissing all charges and fully exonerating him." Judge Maldonado's decision came in response to a united front by the IIP and.
SCOTUSBlog
MARCH 3, 2025
Share The Supreme Court on Monday added one new case, involving the double jeopardy clause and the Hobbs Act, to its docket for the 2025-26 term. The justices opted not to intervene in a First Amendment challenge to a bias response teams on a university campus, with Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito indicating that they would have taken up the case.
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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.
Above The Law
MARCH 6, 2025
Getty Images Legal Operations has evolved into a vital strategic function, helping in-house legal teams navigate todays increasingly complex business landscape. As companies face growing regulatory demands, financial pressures, and the rapid adoption of AI, the partnership between General Counsel and Legal Ops has never been more important. By working together, GCs and Legal Ops leaders can ensure that legal departments are not only efficient but also proactive, business-aligned, and future-read
Attorney at Work
MARCH 5, 2025
Theres a growing talent gap in the legal industry. Gene Commander points to talent development and career advancement strategies that can propel midsize and smaller firms into the next decade. The post Law Firm Talent Development: Rebooting Career Advancement Strategies appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
JURIST
MARCH 5, 2025
Amnesty International called on Wednesday for an investigation into Israeli military attacks on health facilities during the Lebanon war and labeled them as war crimes. Amnesty International’s investigation focused on four Israeli attacks in Beirut between October 3 and 9, 2024, which killed 19 healthcare workers, wounded 11 more, and destroyed multiple ambulances and two medical facilities.
EvidenceProf Blog
MARCH 6, 2025
What should a court do when jurors express fear for the prosecutor based upon the defendant giving her a dirty look during trial? According to the Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas in Irsan v. State, 2025 WL 610310 (Tex.Crim.App.
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Uncover the secret to breaking language barriers and expanding your e-learning reach! This powerful use case reveals how Cesco Linguistic Services transformed 19 training modules for the Colorado Department of Early Childhood into culturally relevant courses in Arabic and Spanish—delivered on time and exceeding expectations. Learn how to localize your content seamlessly, avoid costly pitfalls, and connect with diverse audiences like never before.
SCOTUSBlog
MARCH 6, 2025
Share The Relist Watch column examines cert petitions that the Supreme Court has relisted for its upcoming conference. A short explanation of relists is available here. Once again this week, the Supreme Court has been busy sifting through the relists. The court granted review of one of last weeks new relists raising a double jeopardy question about a federal sentencing enhancement for using a firearm during a violent crime.
Above The Law
MARCH 5, 2025
(Photo Illustration by Thomas Fuller/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) This week, Ill be attending and reporting on the South by Southwest (SXSW) Conference in Austin, Texas. SXSWor as some call it, South Byis a sprawling, nine-day event (13 if you include the education-focused portion) that blends technology, music, film, media, and culture into an immersive experience.
Attorney at Work
FEBRUARY 28, 2025
Danielle DavisRoe | Use these law firm tech cleanup tips and clear the way for a more productive, profitable year. The post Law Firm Tech Cleanup: 6 Steps to Boost Efficiencyand Cut CostsNow appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
JURIST
MARCH 5, 2025
The US Supreme Court sided with the city and county of San Francisco on Tuesday in a dispute with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), finding the EPA cannot penalize the city if water quality levels fall below the agency’s standards when the city is, under permit, discharging pollution, including sewage, into the Pacific Ocean. The court found that the EPA, under the Clean Water Act of 1972 (CWA), was entitled to impose specific requirements on entities that discharge pollutants to
Speaker: Andrew Klein
Are there mysteries lurking in your family tree? 🕵 No, not a long-lost half-brother - I'm talking about a patent family tree! IP paralegals need fast and easy ways to verify and report on essential data about foreign equivalents of US assets. Join us to master the global scope of key assets to support prosecution, portfolio management, litigation, licensing, competitive monitoring and more!
EvidenceProf Blog
MARCH 4, 2025
When a defendant is charged with a crime, the court must instruct the jury on lesser-included offenses if such offenses are plausibly supported by the evidence. As such, when a court fails to instruct the jury on lesser-included offenses despite.
Paralegal Bootcamp
MARCH 3, 2025
From Legal Assistant to Appalachian Trail Hiker: Kat Bells Inspiring Story! This week, I have a special guest on the showKat Bell, a legal assistant whos about to embark on an incredible journey! Shes putting her legal assistant career on pause to hike the 2,190-mile Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine. But this adventure is about so much more than hiking.
Above The Law
MARCH 3, 2025
Hankering for a way to earn the right to practice without being subjected to a rushed and poorly executed bar alternative that resulted in refunds and a “ Come back next time, it’ll be better! ” certificate? What if instead you could get some hands-on lawyering experience and help others along the way? South Dakota is working on implementing a program that will let you do just that.
Attorney at Work
MARCH 7, 2025
Attorney Susan Cohodes shares wisdom from her long career in small firm practice and her transition to "less-than-full-time" practice. The post ‘Wait, It’s Not All About Me?’ In and Out of the Firm, Part-Time Law Practice Is Feeling Awesome appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor
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