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JUNE 11, 2024

Hiring the right employee is crucial for any business, but sometimes, someone who looks perfect on paper ends up being a poor fit. Social media can be a powerful tool.

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JUNE 11, 2024

Automated SMS marketing, also known as text marketing, is a powerful tool in the quest to find and keep new clients. The post 5 Ways Automated SMS Marketing Can Help Law Firms Boost Client Acquisition and Retention appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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JUNE 11, 2024

One Way Not to Get the Job: Interview From Your Bed By Francesca Fontana June 6, 2024 at 9:00 pm ET If These Résumés Could Talk is a Wall Street Journal feature in which recruiters and headhunters share their wildest and most interesting stories. Previous installments of the series are here. Make yourself comfortable I like to coach my candidates, because a lot of them haven’t interviewed in a long time and even if they have it’s not something they do a lot of, so it’s not like people are expe

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JURIST

JUNE 11, 2024

Human Rights Watch (HRW) revealed that several hundred Tunisians are serving prison sentences of up to 122 years for writing bad checks, which is equivalent to fraud and is an illegal practice under Tunisian law in a report released on Monday. The report argues that this is a violation of international human rights law, and puts forth suggestions for legal reforms, release of detainees, and establishment of a repayment plan.

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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

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JUNE 11, 2024

Gray Robinson | Most of us acknowledge eating fast food seven days a week is unhealthy. But toxic thoughts may be just as bad. The post Lawyers: Toxic Thoughts May Be Hurting You (And Your Practice) More Than You Know appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Above The Law

JUNE 11, 2024

And you thought the Samuel Alito tape was bad! The post Sam Alito’s Wife Is Absolutely Unhinged In New Secret Recording appeared first on Above the Law.

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JUNE 11, 2024

Amnesty International urged the global community to focus on “human rights, justice for victims of violations, and the voice of civil society groups” during two major peace and reconstruction conferences in Ukraine, in a statement issued on Monday. There will be two major conferences held in a matter of days – the Ukraine Recovery Conference , hosted by Germany, on 11-12 June, and the Peace Summit on 15-16 June in Switzerland.

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Above The Law

JUNE 11, 2024

The recent announcements on Palantir’s Maven Smart System and other strategic tools are just the start, CDAO Radha Plumb told Breaking Defense, with announcements on tactical and business systems coming by fall. The post New Pentagon AI & Data Chief Plans Big Initiatives For Fall, From Back Office To Battlefield (EXCLUSIVE) appeared first on Above the Law.

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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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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?

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Above The Law

JUNE 11, 2024

Free YSL Steel till it's backwards! The post Judge Punishes Attorney For Knowing About Secret Ex Parte With Witness appeared first on Above the Law.

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JURIST

JUNE 11, 2024

The US Court of Appeals for the First Circuit on Sunday upheld a Massachusetts public middle school’s prohibition against one of its students from wearing a shirt with a message critical of transgender ideology. The appeals court found the prohibition to be consistent with the free speech protections of the US Constitution’s First Amendment under Tinker v.

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Above The Law

JUNE 11, 2024

Tech management insights from the Legal Marketing Association. The post Marketing Roundup: ROI Metrics, Logo Lessons, Bios By AI appeared first on Above the Law.

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ClimateChange-ClimateLaw

JUNE 11, 2024

Local opposition has proven to be a significant barrier to the rapid expansion of renewable energy facilities across the United States. A new edition of the Sabin Center’s Opposition to Renewable Energy Facilities in the United States report identifies 378 renewable energy projects across 47 states that have encountered significant opposition. The report also identifies 395 local restrictions across 41 states, along with 19 state-level restrictions, that are so severe that they could have the e

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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.

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Above The Law

JUNE 11, 2024

Clerkships are not all unicorns and fairy dust. The post Judicial Clerkships Are Not An Unadulterated Good appeared first on Above the Law.

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JURIST

JUNE 11, 2024

Girls and young women faced unlawful military detention after escaping the Islamic Jihadist Organization Boko Haram in the northeast of Nigeria, human rights group Amnesty International reported Monday. The report, titled “Help us build our lives” , is based on 126 interviews with girls and young women who experienced and suffered through abuses committed by Boko Haram and the Nigerian authorities.

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Above The Law

JUNE 11, 2024

America should be a global leader in healthcare. Instead, we rank last among our peers, and outmoded regulations are holding us back. The post How Regulatory Ambiguity is Impeding Healthcare Innovation appeared first on MedCity News.

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HowAppealing

JUNE 11, 2024

“Alito’s ‘Godliness’ Comment Echoes a Broader Christian Movement; Justice Samuel Alito’s secretly recorded remarks come as many conservatives have openly embraced the view that American democracy must be grounded in a Christian worldview”: Elizabeth Dias and Lisa Lerer of The New York Times have this news analysis.

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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.

Above The Law

JUNE 11, 2024

For those hoping for a quick answer to whether generics will be able to enter the market, it looks like it will take a Federal Circuit decision, probably by the end of 2026 at the earliest. The post More On Patenting Privation: The Generics Strike Back appeared first on Above the Law.

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HowAppealing

JUNE 11, 2024

“Secret recording puts spotlight on Alito’s strong conservative views on religious issues; The justice has consistently backed religious Christian groups in Supreme Court cases and has often spoke about freedom of religion being under attack”: Lawrence Hurley of NBC News has this report.

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Above The Law

JUNE 11, 2024

Thanks to the Second Circuit. The post Mega Biglaw Firm Facing $180 Million Malpractice Case For Second Time appeared first on Above the Law.

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HowAppealing

JUNE 11, 2024

“9th Circuit says California ban on gun sales on state property is constitutional”: Kevin Rector of The Los Angeles Times has this report on a ruling that a unanimous three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit issued today.

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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!

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Above The Law

JUNE 11, 2024

Settle down, folks. The post Summer Associates Way More Worried About Losing Their Jobs Than They Should Be appeared first on Above the Law.

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JUNE 11, 2024

“The Secret Supreme Court Tapes: A political activist infiltrated a gala to try provoking Justice Alito and his wife.” This editorial will appear in Wednesday’s edition of The Wall Street Journal.

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Above The Law

JUNE 11, 2024

NSEAL is made up of the country’s top artists’ rights advocates and has litigated some of the most important artists’ rights cases over the past couple of decades. The post National Society Of Entertainment And Arts Lawyers Presents The David A. Pierce Award appeared first on Above the Law.

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HowAppealing

JUNE 11, 2024

“Justice Alito is right about today’s politics; America is in the middle of a nonmilitary civil war, and one side will win”: Columnist Perry Bacon Jr. has this essay online at The Washington Post.

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