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Maine attorney general sues big oil companies over climate change

JURIST

Maine’s attorney general filed a lawsuit Tuesday against multiple large oil companies alleging negligence, nuisance, unfair trade practices, failure to warn and trespass as parens patriae. Yet, the defendant parties continued their informational campaign, constituting common law negligence.

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Philadelphia district attorney sues Elon Musk for PAC money giveaways for illegal lottery

JURIST

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner filed a civil lawsuit against Elon Musk and America PAC on Monday. In the complaint, Krasner argues that this petition violates the State Lottery Law by organizing an unauthorized lottery. Accordingly, Krasner invites the court to issue an injunction to restrain the petition.

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Branding to Combat Pricing Pressure: Why Lowering Fees Isn’t the Answer for Law Firms

Attorney at Work

Law firms face increasing pressure to justify their fees as more price-sensitive clients turn to ALSPs or expand their in-house legal teams. Instead of engaging in a price war, the author of LinkedIn for the Savvy Executive: Promote Your Brand with Authenticity, Tact, and Power, says investing in law firm branding is a wiser strategy.

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Keys to Using GenAI in Your Law Practice? Caution and Common Sense

Attorney at Work

While these headlines deliver a powerful cautionary message, they should not deter you from using GenAI in your law practice. What Lawyers Need to Know About GenAI […] The post Keys to Using GenAI in Your Law Practice? Caution and Common Sense appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Personal Injury Law Firm Paralegal Toolkit

Paralegals are essential to Personal Injury law firms; they are the backbone, the glue that holds things together, whether for a solo practitioner or a large firm with many attorneys.

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Leveraging Tools to Reduce Burnout for Family Law Attorneys

CARET Legal

The right tools can transform how family law attorneys manage their daily responsibilities, reducing burnout and promoting a healthier work-life balance. Family law attorneys handle emotionally charged cases and heavy caseloads, often leading to burnout and stress.

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Do You Dread the Law Firm Annual Planning Process? 5 Ways to Make It Easier and More Fun

Attorney at Work

But like everything in your law firm, it’s easier if you have a process. The post Do You Dread the Law Firm Annual Planning Process? 5 Ways to Make It Easier and More Fun appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers. Setting annual goals can feel a little overwhelming.

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10 Must-Have Features of Plaintiff Personal Injury Case Management Software

In 2022, there are dozens of case management software options for law firms to choose from. Plaintiff personal injury law firms need a specific set of features and tools that don’t necessarily apply to other practice areas. But the truth is: not all legal software is created equal.

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You Deserve a Better Personal Injury Case Management Software

Keep everything organized — every day Paralegals work with multiple attorneys on many cases at a time, each case often being in a different stage producing countless papers and documents. Discover the difference a legal software exclusively tailored for personal injury law can make. What are you waiting for? Schedule a demo today!

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Trial Prep: What Attorneys Really Want (And How to Deliver It)

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

Get ready to uncover what attorneys really need from you when it comes to trial prep in this new webinar! Attorney and law professor, Joe Stephens, J.D., will share proven techniques for anticipating attorney needs, organizing critical documents, and transforming complex information into compelling case presentations.

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Legal Software Buyer's Guide for Personal Injury Law Firms

Paralegals are the nucleus of Personal Injury law firms. Our “Legal Software Buyer's Guide for Personal Injury Firms” will assist PI attorneys (and their staff) with choosing the right software that can manage their cases and clients from intake to closure and beyond. The most important features to look for in a legal software.

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Getting Automated: An End-to-End Guide to Law Firm Automation

But law firms often don't use automation to its full potential. In our experience, the typical law firm only takes advantage of 10% to 20% of its legal software's capabilities, which is understandable— you're an attorney, not a technologist. This free guide includes: What law firm automation is — and what it isn't.

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Excellence in Trial: A Strategic Guide for Modern Paralegals

With technology reshaping courtrooms and attorneys expecting more than ever, paralegals need to elevate their capabilities while mastering the fundamentals of trial excellence. Modern trial practice has evolved beyond basic organization. Are you ready to transform your position from organizational expert to strategic partner?

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Wills, Trusts, and Estates: The Essentials of Wealth Management

Speaker: Vi Pham, Attorney at Law

Join Vi Pham, Attorney and educator, in this exclusive webinar that will leave you feeling brushed up and ready. Laws of intestacy. As paralegals, it's essential that you know the complexities of wealth management in order to ensure that your client's rights are protected to their fullest extent. Tax effects of gifts, gifts to minors.

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Streamlining Your Success: How to Efficiently Scale Your Paralegal Career

Speaker: Jacqueline R. Jackson, J.D. - Litigation Paralegal at Morgan & Morgan

As a career paralegal, it is your responsibility to take the lead in ensuring that your attorney has what they need procedurally and substantively to practice law while also setting yourself apart as a professional. But with limited resources and without any direction or guidance, where do you begin?