Above The Law

MARCH 25, 2025

Remote and hybrid work models pose challenges for law firms. In Conflicts, Contracts & Costs: Tuning Up Your Office Systems, Client Relationships & Operating Documents, well dive into the strategic implications of adapting ethical practices to a distributed environment. But they also offer new opportunities.

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Above The Law

MARCH 7, 2025

To understand the challenges legal teams face, our friends at LegalOn surveyed 286 GCs, in-house counsels, contract managers, and legal operations professionals to understand the challenges legal teams face. Legal teams spent an average of 188 working days on contract review last year. The post Overwhelmed By Contracts?

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JURIST

APRIL 27, 2023

The US Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit ruled Wednesday that Uber drivers are not exempt from laws requiring private arbitration of disputes. The Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) allows federal courts to enforce private arbitration agreements commonly found in employment contracts.

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JURIST

DECEMBER 28, 2024

The companies committed to maintaining the workers’ accommodation in hotels until their employment contracts were terminated. BYD Brazil issued a statement announcing the termination of its contract with Jinjiang. The companies are cooperating with authorities, including providing documents and housing details.

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JURIST

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Russian President Vladimir Putin signed into law on Saturday a bill that provides debt relief to recruits who sign up to fight in Ukraine and their spouses. Federal law No. The law is part of Russia’s broader effort to bolster military recruitment.

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Attorney at Work

MAY 20, 2022

Law specialization has become increasingly common — almost a necessity. . Abraham Lincoln, licensed to practice law in 1837 in Illinois, may be the archetypal general practice attorney. The Lincoln Legal Papers Project identified over 5,600 cases and nearly 100,000 documents related to Lincoln’s law practice. Ways Clients Win.

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JURIST

JANUARY 11, 2025

million will support Nigerias contribution to the International Institute for Justice and the Rule of Law (IIJ). In return, the former minister “used her influence to steer lucrative oil contracts” in favor of companies owned by the businessmen. The remaining $2.88 Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Brent S.

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Conflict of Laws

JANUARY 12, 2025

Amongst other things, the CISG application does not apply to contracts formed by, inter-alia, auctions under Art. The Swiss Federal Supreme Court had to determine if the bidding process in a tender contract was the same as an auction. However, unlike an auction, in a tender contract, it is the sellers that bid, not the buyers.

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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. Law firms can do the same with fee agreements most just dont. Its just that simple.

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JURIST

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Russian President Vladimir Putin signed laws on Wednesday that provide exemptions from criminal liability for individuals in the Russian Federation who have contracted for military service or have been mobilized. The State Duma, Russia’s lower house of parliament, approved the bills in September.

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Attorney at Work

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Once they quickly realized that having her in the office would be a non-issue, we finalized my contract. Of course, a law firm is a professional environment, and my dogs have always been well-behaved. The post Office Dogs Improve Law Firm Morale appeared first on Attorney at Work. I just started bringing her every day.

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LawSites

JANUARY 7, 2025

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Attorney at Work

JANUARY 13, 2022

That doesn’t mean, however, that law firms and litigation support teams have been quick to embrace them. In the ABA 2020 Legal Tech Survey , 23% of law firms reported not being interested in AI, while 34% said they didn’t know enough about AI to speak to their firms’ interest. The law isn’t unique in its resistance to AI.

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Attorney at Work

AUGUST 26, 2021

Contract attorneys have made it possible for legal organizations to level up their teams’ expertise without increasing headcount. . Law firms didn’t let the pandemic get in the way of profitability or performance in 2020. Corporate law departments made structural shifts as well. Profits per equity partner rose 11.5%

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CARET Legal

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Effective law firm contract management can simplify workflows, enhance compliance, and improve client service. Managing contracts manually is a time-consuming task for many law firms. The high volume of contracts, combined with the need to maintain accuracy and ensure compliance, creates a significant challenge.

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Above The Law

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

While law firms struggle to keep a lid on AI security threats and otherwise control lawyers using AI out of turn , Linklaters has a forward-thinking solution that more firms should embrace. Linklaters makes AI sit law exams [RollOnFriday] Joe Patrice is a senior editor at Above the Law and co-host of Thinking Like A Lawyer.

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Above The Law

MARCH 12, 2025

The shift to remote and hybrid work models may present challenges for law firms seeking a competitive advantage in the post-pandemic era; however, it can also present opportunities. The post Conflicts, Contracts & Costs: Tuning Up Your Office Systems, Client Relationships & Operating Documents appeared first on Above the Law.

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JURIST

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Targeted toward the Saudi government, recommendations include strengthening labor regulations and safety standards and revoking Saudi’s work visa laws. In response to these concerns, HRW fielded a series of suggestions to government and private sector agencies in Saudi Arabia and the home countries of migrant workers.

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HowAppealing

JANUARY 5, 2024

“Uber’s Consumer Contract Faces Hostile Massachusetts High Court; Company claims pop-up arbitration agreement is enforceable; Victim of car crash asks court to green light $60 million lawsuit”: Allie Reed of Bloomberg Law has this report. Huston argued the appeal for Uber; Matthew W.H.

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Attorney at Work

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Gone are the days when a law firm might only have a secondary income from a related business, such as a title company. Now, law firms and lawyers are moonlighting as business development consultants, app developers, coaches of all kinds, continuing education providers, and fiction and nonfiction authors.

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Above The Law

AUGUST 8, 2024

The post The ‘Bill Belichick’ Of Pentagon Contracts Is Negotiating A Deal On AMRAAM Missiles appeared first on Above the Law. Shay Assad, a former Pentagon director of defense pricing, is back assisting the Air Force on three programs - and could be tagged for more in the future.

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JURIST

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

Violations of the law can be considered a misdemeanor offense, which potentially may result in civil sanctions for the employer. The judge found that the law was preempted by the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA). In 2019, California passed Assembly Bill 51 (AB51), to limit workplace arbitration agreements.

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JURIST

JUNE 16, 2022

The US Supreme Court ruled 8-1 Wednesday that the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) partially preempts a California law that invalidates waivers of the right to assert representative claims under the California Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA). Moriana’s employment contract contained a mandatory arbitration agreement.

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Attorney at Work

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

The good news is that legal tech programs can prove valuable in helping you manage and protect your law practice. The Rise of Legal Tech and the Evolving Law Firm. That is prompting a reassessment of everything from research, contract and case management to data security, intake, invoicing and more.

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LawSites

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

When it comes to contract negotiations, lawyers often find themselves spending countless hours haggling over standard agreements such as NDAs and SaaS contracts, with both sides often saying more or less the same thing, but in different words. What if there was a better way?

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Attorney at Work

MAY 11, 2022

Marketing firms, like law firms, vary widely in expertise, capabilities and strategic vision. But, just like law firms, marketing agencies vary widely in expertise, capabilities and strategic vision. Here are factors to consider as you evaluate digital marketing agencies for your law firm. Retainer Agreements.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

JULY 28, 2022

So, what are the things we do that get YOU thinking this could be the best career decision you make as a Criminal Law Paralegal? Caveat – there is so much information about what Criminal Law Paralegals do, I wish I could relay to you everything Perhaps I could share more in-depth details at another time. Communicate with Clients.

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CARET Legal

JANUARY 10, 2025

By enabling faster transactions, reducing errors, enhancing client satisfaction, and ensuring greater compliance, automated document management optimizes real estate law practices for success in a fast-paced market. Real estate law involves a variety of document types, each with its own requirements.

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Above The Law

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

When Professor Daniel Schwarcz talks about AI in law, its clear youre hearing from someone deeply passionate and incredibly informed. A leading voice at the University of Minnesota Law School, Schwarcz bridges the academic and practical worlds of AI, insurance law, and legal technology. The results? and start trying it out.

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Attorney at Work

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Would you like the good news or the bad news about practicing law during a recession? Unless you were admitted before about 2005, you haven’t practiced law going into a recession. Table of contents What Should You Know About Practicing Law During a Recession? What Should You Know About Practicing Law During a Recession?

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LawSites

JUNE 11, 2024

LexIQ, an early-stage startup focused on using artificial intelligence to draft and review contracts in Microsoft Word, is today launching its waitlist for corporate legal departments and law firms interested in joining is beta program.

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Attorney at Work

JUNE 30, 2022

A surprisingly large number of lawyers, judged from my anecdotal experience, are interested in teaching a law school class. I just wrapped up my whirlwind of a first semester as an adjunct law professor teaching Contract Drafting at the University of Richmond School of Law. But not money — more about that below.).

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Above The Law

MARCH 6, 2025

If you decide now is the time, how do you ensure ethical implementation in your law firm? The challenge then becomes staying abreast of rapid changes without getting left behind and successfully implementing AI in your law firm when the time is right. Should you adopt it soon or wait until it matures?

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Above The Law

MARCH 5, 2025

While traditional tech conferences focus on whats being built, SXSW is about how technology will impact people, society, and law. In 2016, we were speculating about AIs impact on business and law. The SXSW Exhibit is designed to foster dialogue between abouthow technology is reshaping industries, law, and daily life.

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JURIST

MARCH 9, 2023

Law Students for Climate Accountability (LSCA), a non-profit coalition of law students advocating for climate justice, Thursday released a report criticizing top US law schools with a disproportionate amount of graduates entering corporate fossil fuel legal positions.

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Above The Law

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Our friends at LegalOn Technologies share real world use cases on how legal professionals are transforming their contract review process. The post Now Is The Time For Efficiency Revolution In Contract Review appeared first on Above the Law.

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