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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. Why […] The post Branding to Combat Pricing Pressure: Why Lowering Fees Isnt the Answer for Law Firms appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms

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Ukraine becomes 125th state party to ICC Rome Statute

JURIST

Ukraine became the 125th state party to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Wednesday. With the ratification of the Rome Statute , Ukraine gains full participation rights within the ICC framework , which includes voting on budgetary matters and influencing decisions regarding amendments to the statute. Moreover, the ratification strengthens Ukraine’s ability to prosecute international crimes domestically, aligning its legal framework with international standards.

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Tracking Client Acquisition Costs and ROI Using Law Firm Data Analytics

CARET Legal

For law firms, gaining new clients is crucial to sustainable growth, but understanding the costs and profitability of these efforts is equally important. Metrics like client acquisition costs (CAC) and return on investment (ROI) are essential for assessing the success of marketing strategies and optimizing budgets. Using data analytics to assess these KPIs, firms can gain valuable insights into their marketing performance, ensuring resources are directed towards the highest impact activities.

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Zimbabwe abolishes death penalty

JURIST

Zimbabwe abolished the death penalty on Tuesday when President Emmerson Mnangagwa signed the Death Penalty Abolition Act into law. The new law eliminates the death penalty as a sentencing option within the country, aligning Zimbabwe with a global movement advocating for human rights and the dignity of life. The legislation will further result in the commutation of sentences for approximately 60 individuals currently on death row to life imprisonment.

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6 Contract Data Analytics Tools To Boost Contract Oversight

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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Ninth Circuit Finds Feigned Memory Loss Can Trigger Hearsay Exclusion for Prior Inconsistent Statements

EvidenceProf Blog

Federal Rule of Evidence 801(d)(1)(A) provides an exclusion to the rule against hearsay for: A statement that meets the following conditions is not hearsay: (1) A Declarant-Witnesss Prior Statement. The declarant testifies and is subject to cross-examination about a prior.

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FDA Wraps Up 2024 Handing Out Several Notable Regulatory Decisions

Above The Law

Product approvals in regenerative medicine and rare diseases are among the highlights in our recap of recent FDA regulatory decisions. The post FDA Wraps Up 2024 Handing Out Several Notable Regulatory Decisions appeared first on MedCity News.

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South Korean soldiers impede arrest of ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol—developing story

JURIST

Officials have broken through a group of South Korean soldiers currently impeding an attempt to arrest former South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol, according to national media outlet Yonhap. The news agency reported that officials from the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials are supposedly being prevented from taking custody of Yoon by a military unit, likely the South Korean Army Defence Command’s 55th Security Brigade.

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Chief Justice John Roberts Thinks You’re Stupid And He’s Probably Right

Above The Law

It's not just that it's disingenuous. it's shabby legal writing too! The post Chief Justice John Roberts Thinks You’re Stupid And He’s Probably Right appeared first on Above the Law.

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Ecuador judge orders detention of 16 air force members over disappearance of minors

JURIST

A judge in Ecuador ordered the pretrial detention of 16 Air Force personnel on Tuesday amid investigations into the disappearance and deaths of four minors in Guayaquil. The Attorney Generals Office filed charges of enforced disappearance against the 16 men, and the judge ordered their detention while prosecutors conduct their investigation. During the impeachment hearing, the prosecution’s evidence of the individuals’ alleged involvement included eyewitness testimonies, forensic rep

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The Tech-Savvy Paralegals Playbook: How To Leverage AI

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?

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Chemerinsky: What can we expect from SCOTUS in 2025?

ABA Journal

Predictions for the coming year are always tempting, but in hindsight often seem foolhardy.

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Texas AG Paxton Invents Scourge Of Trans Athletes For NCAA Trollsuit

Above The Law

Ken Paxton knows WHAT IS WOMAN. The post Texas AG Paxton Invents Scourge Of Trans Athletes For NCAA Trollsuit appeared first on Above the Law.

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Houston County Tort Case Statistics and Outcomes – July 1, 2017- June 30, 2023

Day on Torts

The following graphs demonstrate the resolution of personal injury, wrongful death, and other tort cases in Houston County, Tennessee during the last six fiscal years ending June 30, 2023. BirdDog Law shares this information for every county in Tennessee. Click on BirdDog’s County Pages , go to the county of choice, and click on Court Statistics.

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Justice Breyer Puts Retirement On Pause

Above The Law

He's getting back in the judicial swing of things. The post Justice Breyer Puts Retirement On Pause appeared first on Above the Law.

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Excellence in Trial: A Strategic Guide for Modern Paralegals

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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Supreme Court Preview: Will “Skinny Labels” Get a Weight Check?

Patently O

by Dennis Crouch The Supreme Court will soon be asked to weigh in on the the skinny-label debate -- particularly the question of how much a generic drug manufacturers can say about their products without inducing patent infringement? The case is Hikma v. Amarin. It is very common for a drug to follow the following innovation-patent pathway: First the composition is discovered and patented along with a particular therapeutic use.

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Ringing In The New Year With A Major Biglaw Merger

Above The Law

Happy New Year, and welcome to your newly combined firm! The post Ringing In The New Year With A Major Biglaw Merger appeared first on Above the Law.

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Launch into 2025 with our Mind Your Business roundup

ABA Journal

As you gear up for a productive 2025, check out our Mind Your Business advice from the past year. Mind Your Business, which launched in 2020, is a way for legal professionals to offer each other practical practice advice. If you have hard-won knowledge of your own that you'd like to pass on, scroll to the bottom to find out how you can join the conversation.

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The Most Searched For Biglaw Firms (2024)

Above The Law

What did your firm do last year that made people search for it over and over again? The post The Most Searched For Biglaw Firms (2024) appeared first on Above the Law.

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Transform Your E-Learning: Download the Ultimate Localization Use Case!

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.

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LLRX December 2024 Issue

LLRX

January 1, 2025 is Public Domain Day: Works from 1929 are open to all, as are sound recordings from 1924 – On January 1, 2025, thousands of copyrighted works from 1929 will enter the US public domain, along with sound recordings from 1924. They will be free for all to copy, share, and build upon.

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The Future Of Legal: Will Prompting Be A Core Skill? Insights From Laura Jeffords Greenberg.

Above The Law

Prompt engineering might just be the skill every lawyer needs to master. The post The Future Of Legal: Will Prompting Be A Core Skill? Insights From Laura Jeffords Greenberg. appeared first on Above the Law.

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“Banning TikTok Would Violate America’s Free Speech Tradition; It’s up to the Supreme Court whether the U.S. will join China, Afghanistan and other authoritarian countries that have barred their citizens from using the popular social media app”

HowAppealing

“Banning TikTok Would Violate Americas Free Speech Tradition; Its up to the Supreme Court whether the U.S. will join China, Afghanistan and other authoritarian countries that have barred their citizens from using the popular social media app”: Jacob Mchangama and Jeff Kosseff have this essay online at The Wall Street Journal.

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ATL Holiday Card Contest: The Winner! (2024)

Above The Law

Congratulations to the worthy winner of our sixteenth annual law firm holiday card contest! The post ATL Holiday Card Contest: The Winner! (2024) appeared first on Above the Law.

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Uncovering The Hidden Connections: A Patent Family Survival Guide

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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“US Supreme Court’s Thomas will not be referred to Justice Department, judiciary says”

HowAppealing

“US Supreme Court’s Thomas will not be referred to Justice Department, judiciary says”: Nate Raymond of Reuters has this report.

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The 2024 Outside Counsel Rankings: Top Law Firms By Type of Organization

Above The Law

Check out the firms most relied on by Fortune 500s, private companies, and nonprofits. The post The 2024 Outside Counsel Rankings: Top Law Firms By Type of Organization appeared first on Above the Law.

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“Bonus 115: The Chief Justice’s Tone-Deaf Year-End Report; There’s a rich (and ongoing) debate over the relationship between public criticism of the courts and judicial independence; Chief Justice Roberts’s annual missive missed just about all of the nuance.”

HowAppealing

“Bonus 115: The Chief Justice’s Tone-Deaf Year-End Report; There’s a rich (and ongoing) debate over the relationship between public criticism of the courts and judicial independence; Chief Justice Roberts’s annual missive missed just about all of the nuance.” Steve Vladeck has this post at his “One First” Substack site.

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Wishing A Very Happy New Year To Our Advertisers

Above The Law

We love working with you. The post Wishing A Very Happy New Year To Our Advertisers appeared first on Above the Law.

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AI for Paralegals: Everything You Need to Know (and How to Use It Safely)

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

Ready to cut through the AI hype and learn exactly how to use these tools in your legal work? Join this webinar to get practical guidance from attorney and AI legal expert, Joe Stephens, who understands what really matters for legal professionals! What You'll Learn: Evaluate AI Tools Like a Pro 🔍 Learn which tools are worth your time and how to spot potential security and ethics risks before they become problems.