Attorney at Work
MAY 19, 2025
Camille Stell | Compensation is one of the most powerful levers a firm has to shape behavior, reward success and signal its values. The post Legal Compensation Strategies: From Market Analysis to Fair Pay Practices appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
JURIST
MAY 19, 2025
The UN expressed criticism of the Maldives Parliament’s dismissal of two judges from the Supreme Court on Monday, claiming that the government’s recent anti-corruption investigations targeted at Supreme Court judges threaten the independence of the judiciary. The UN cited the timing of the investigations that led to the dismissal of judges Azmiralda and Mahaz, which commenced soon after a constitutional challenge was launched against the government, as evidence that the investigation
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JURIST
MAY 17, 2025
UN Secretary-General Antnio Guterres sent a video message to the Nepalese government on Friday, warning that the Himalayan glaciers are rapidly melting and urging immediate action. Guterres addressed the issue that despite Nepal producing a negligible amount of emissions in comparison to other countries, they are feeling the effects of the increased temperatures.
EvidenceProf Blog
MAY 20, 2025
Imagine that a defendant is subjected to a coercive police interrogation and confesses to a crime. The defendant is thereafter convicted and serves years in prison before being exonerated. The defendant then brings an action based upon his confession being.
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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 a powerful command center. Learning Objectives: Strategic Organization 📊 Learn the essential sections every trial notebook needs and how to structure them for maximum clarity and acce
Paralegal Bootcamp
MAY 23, 2025
You just found out you’re going to trial. Cue the panic button. Maybe you’ve been a litigation paralegal for a while, but it’s your first time supporting a litigation team at trial, or maybe you’re new to the paralegal profession. Either way, your brain is racing: What if I forget something? How will I even know if I forget something if I don’t even know what I’m supposed to have at trial?
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Attorney at Work
MAY 23, 2025
Jamie Spannhake | Your legal mind is your most valuable asset. Use these tools to keep it sharp, steady and calm. The post Legal Minds Under Pressure: Top 5 Ways Lawyers Are Using Mental Health Tech in 2025 appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
EvidenceProf Blog
MAY 23, 2025
Indiana has passed a new landmark eyewitness identification bill that is designed to address the leading cause of wrongful convictions. The bill was was championed by exonerees, the Notre Dame Exoneration Justice Clinic, and the Innocence Project, which has a.
SCOTUSBlog
MAY 20, 2025
A former clerk to Justice Antonin Scalia and then-Judge Brett Kavanaugh was tapped on Thursday to defend a lower court ruling before the Supreme Court this fall in a Georgia mans challenge to the federal governments efforts to collect restitution from him. The Supreme Court appointed John Bash , a former assistant to the U.S. solicitor general who has argued 10 cases in the court to argue Ellingburg v.
Above The Law
MAY 19, 2025
The practice of law has long been wrapped in mystery, closely guarded by ethical rules and stringent regulations. But as legal technology blurs the lines between legal advice and legal information, how do we protect consumers, empower innovation, and stay true to the profession’s core values? Erin Levine, founder of Hello Divorce, and Quinten Steenhuis, a legal tech innovator at Lemma Legal, tackle this question in a lively episode of Notes to My (Legal) Self.
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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.
HowAppealing
MAY 22, 2025
“Deadlocked Supreme Court Rejects Bid for Religious Charter School in Oklahoma; In a 4-to-4 decision, the court upheld a ruling by the Oklahoma Supreme Court that blocked the school”: Abbie VanSickle and Sarah Mervosh of The New York Times have this report. Justin Jouvenal, Laura Meckler, and Ann E. Marimow of The Washington Post report that “ Supreme Court deadlocks, blocking creation of first religious public school; With only eight justices voting, the 4-4 tie leaves in plac
JURIST
MAY 20, 2025
A report from the Senate of France released on Monday alleges that the French cabinet covered up the use of illegal mineral water treatment methods for mineral water by Nestl, misleading the public. EU law imposes strict limits on the water treatment methods that can be used for water products that are marketed as mineral water. The Senate report alleges that Nestl uses activated carbon filters and ultraviolet treatments in its Vittel, Hpar, Contrex, and Perrier factories, which are not permitte
EvidenceProf Blog
MAY 19, 2025
With an Allen charge, a judge tells jurors to continue deliberating after they're deadlocked. This charge are typically given under a specific circumstance: The jury sends the judge a note indicating that they're deadlocked, prompting the judge to give a.
Law 360
MAY 19, 2025
The rise of music created by artificial intelligence is introducing new challenges to copyright law, especially when AI-generated songs can sound strikingly similar to the works the technology is trained on.
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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
Above The Law
MAY 23, 2025
A few years ago, I wrote an article about how fax numbers are still an important tool in the legal industry in some contexts. Indeed, some legal professionals cling to faxes even though email seems like a more preferable method of communication, likely owing to habit and the fact that fax might leave less of a digital footprint than email. Although fax was seen as a technology of the future in Back to the Future II , fax has been an outdated communication method for years.
HowAppealing
MAY 22, 2025
“Republican Bill Would Limit Judges Contempt Power; Democrats have argued that House Republicans measure would rob courts of their power by stripping away any consequences for officials who ignore judges rulings”: Michael Gold of The New York Times has this report.
JURIST
MAY 17, 2025
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) on Friday warned of a major offensive against press freedom in Peru regarding actions by all three branches of government, including legislative reform, judicial harassment, and presidential enactments. RSF said the government’s actions have coincided with the murders of several Peruvian journalists in the first four months of 2025, reaching a level of violence that the country has not seen since 2017.
EvidenceProf Blog
MAY 23, 2025
It's an issue I researched extensively in connection with the Adnan Syed case: When does defense counsel's failure to contact alibi witnesses constitute ineffective assistance. The latest example can be found in the recent opinion of the District Court of.
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?
Law 360
MAY 21, 2025
A Florida federal judge on Wednesday greenlit the bulk of claims in a suit accusing Character.AI and Google of causing a 14-year-old's suicide after he became addicted to an artificial intelligence chatbot, saying the AI app can be considered a product for the purposes of a product liability claim.
Above The Law
MAY 23, 2025
Omarosa Manigault Newman has been known as many things over the span of her career: writer, political aide, and a stand-out contestant on the show The Apprentice are just a few. And while it is probably hard for most of our readers to relate to her experiences as a TV star or butt of a Stephen Colbert joke that compares her book to day old sushi, there is one thing may of us can relate to.
HowAppealing
MAY 22, 2025
“Julia Grant 23 To Clerk at U.S. Supreme Court; Former Clinic Student Will Work for Justice Brett Kavanaugh”: Mike Fox of the University of Virginia School of Law has this report.
JURIST
MAY 19, 2025
A Kenyan human rights lawyer was expelled from Tanzania on Sunday following her attempt to attend the trial of an opposition figure facing treason charges. Martha Karua, a lawyer, former minister of justice, and former presidential candidate of Kenya, was initially detained before being deported from the airport in Dar Es Salaam, the countrys largest city.
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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.
LawSites
MAY 23, 2025
The judge presiding over the long-running copyright litigation between Thomson Reuters and Ross Intelligence today issued a memorandum opinion explaining his April 10 issuance of an 11th-hour order postponing the scheduled trial to allow Ross to file an interlocutory appeal of the judges partial grant of summary judgment.
Patently O
MAY 19, 2025
by Dennis Crouch In a significant development for PTAB practice, Acting USPTO Director Coke Morgan Stewart has issued a precedential decision that conclusively establishes IDS-cited art as grounds for discretionary denial while creating a narrow exception for "mega-IDSs." Ecto World, LLC v. RAI Strategic Holdings, Inc, IPR2024-01280_paper_13_20250519.
Above The Law
MAY 20, 2025
For many attorneys, the question isn’t simply can you retire but rather, will you retire? Your professional identity is deeply connected to your practice. The familiar rhythms of case preparation, client meetings, and courtroom appearances structure your days and define your purpose. Yet underneath these considerations lies a practical concern: Do you have enough saved to maintain your lifestyle without a regular paycheck?
HowAppealing
MAY 20, 2025
“Liberal Chris Taylor to challenge conservative Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Rebecca Bradley in 2026”: Alison Dirr and Molly Beck of The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel have this report.
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