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Rapid-Development Platforms For Lawyers: A Conversation With Brittany Hernandez

Above The Law

Technology has redefined how we think about building, innovating, and delivering legal services. In Season 10, Episode 6 of “Notes to My (Legal) Self,” Brittany Hernandez, head of legal innovation at Gavel, shared her unique journey from military service to law school and, ultimately, to becoming a champion of no-code platforms. Her story is a testament to how diverse experiences can culminate in groundbreaking legal innovation.

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Four B’s of a Well-Rounded Paralegal

Paralegal Bootcamp

Our world as paralegals is drastically changing. For the first time, we are witnessing artificial intelligence taking over and having a significant role in the legal community. Were recognizing professional burnout and then actively doing something about it. Were in the middle of groundbreaking work as we set boundaries within the workplace and witness the massive push for information at our fingertips, available in a matter of seconds.

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How Deposition Tech Can Provide Your ‘Perry Mason’ Moments

Above The Law

Is all the hype around AI-supported, near-time reporting for depositions real? This Readback power-user is a believer. As an employment attorney and the founder of the Lacy Employment Law Firm in Pittsburgh, Andrew Lacy has managed a lot of depositions in his career. Hes recently taken over 100 depositions using the Readback tech-enabled service, which augments his legal strategy.

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Attorneys: Compassion Is Your Superpower

Attorney at Work

Gray Robinson | The quality of your life is impacted deeply by the compassion you offer and the way you support and advocate for others. The post Attorneys: Compassion Is Your Superpower appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Fresh Out of School: How to Become an Expert Paralegal

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

The difference between a paralegal and an exceptional paralegal isn't just competence—it's the bold initiative to anticipate needs, master hidden firm dynamics, and transform challenges into opportunities that showcase your indispensable value. Join this webinar with attorney Joe Stephens to get an insider's perspective into how you can become a strategic asset to your practice!

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Jack Dorsey and Elon Musk Call for Abolition of “All IP Law”

Patently O

In a characteristically terse post on X, twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey declared “ delete all IP law.” Elon Musk quickly agreed with Dorsey’s statement. It is unclear to me which of these sub-declarations are included within the “all IP law.” Delete all Patent Law? Delete all Copyright Law? Delete all Trade Secrecy Law?

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Sixth Circuit Denies Qualified Immunity to Detective Who Did Suggestive Showup For Eyewitness in Wrongful Conviction Case

EvidenceProf Blog

In contrast to a lineup of photo array, both of which feature a suspect and multiple "fillers," "[a] showup is a pretrial identification procedure where a witness is shown only the suspect and asked if that person was the perpetrator.".

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Biglaw Firm Gets Major Props For Telling Associates Like It Is

Above The Law

Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! Which Biglaw firm gets top marks on the 2025 Vault ranking for its transparency? Hint: The firm does consistently well on all of the Vaults quality of life rankings. See the answer on the next page. The post Biglaw Firm Gets Major Props For Telling Associates Like It Is appeared first on Above the Law.

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Reflections from Columbia’s Forum on Climate-Related Fiduciary Duty

ClimateChange-ClimateLaw

As the physical and economic harms of climate change accumulate, corporate managers have faced increasing pressure to reduce their companies greenhouse gas emissions and adapt their businesses to climate-related risks. In parallel, civil society organizations and activist investors have increasingly sought to compel private sector action on climate change, while the anti-ESG political movement has sought to prevent financial managers from considering climate risks entirely.

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9 Powerful Benefits of a Document Drafting System

Knackly

In todays fast-paced, tech-driven world, doing everything manually just doesnt cut it anymoreespecially when it comes to drafting documents. Whether youre in a law firm, a corporate legal department, or any business that produces contracts regularly, a document drafting system can be a game-changer. It helps you work faster, smarter, and more accurately.

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What Your Financial Statements Are Telling You—And How to Listen!

Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker

Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.

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ASCA 2024 Performance Update: Can ASCA Improve Submission Predictability?

FDA Law Blog

By Lisa M. Baumhardt, Principal Medical Device Regulatory Expert In January 2025, FDA posted the 2024 Annual Report concerning the Accreditation Scheme for Conformity Assessment (ASCA) program as required by Medical Device User Fee Amendments of 2017 (MDUFA IV). As we previously blogged, under the FDA Reauthorization Act of 2017 (FDARA), FDA committed to establish an ASCA Program using FDA-recognized consensus standards.

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Supreme Court Rules Trademark Infringement Damages Include Only Named Defendant’s Profits

Constitutional Law Reporter

In Dewberry Group, Inc. v. Dewberry Engineers, Inc., 604 U.S. __ (2025), the U.S. Supreme Court held that in awarding the defendants profits to the prevailing plaintiff in a trademark infringement suit under the Lanham Act, a court can award only profits ascribable to the defendant itself. Facts of the Case As the Supreme Court explained in its option, thetrademark dispute involved two unrelated real-estate companies with the word Dewberry in their names.

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Crossroads in Private International Law Seminar Series, University of Aberdeen

Conflict of Laws

In April, the Aberdeen Centre for Private International Law and Transnational Governance will be relaunching its Crossroads in Private International Law research seminar series. It will feature both online and hybrid events. For the upcoming term, six events have been scheduled: 23 April 2025 at 14:00 (UK time) | Consumer Protection and Justice in Israeli Private International Law by Prof Sharon Shakargy (The Hebrew University of Jerusalem) | online and in-person In 1933, Professor David Cavers

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How High-Growth Litigation Firms Don’t Get Buried in Admin Work

CARET Legal

To stay competitive, litigation firms need to find ways to ease administrative friction without losing control of their cases. Litigation teams face more moving parts with every new case. Calendars fill up, documents stack, and communications become scattered across apps. What should be time spent working on legal strategy becomes a daily grind of tracking updates and checking email chains.

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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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Legal Industry’s First Voice AI Assistant Steals The Show At 2025 Legalweek

Above The Law

The 2025 Legalweek conference, which is the largest annual gathering of the legal technology industry, was stirred up this week by a product launch that touched.

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The Three Cs of Teaching Technology to Law Students

LawSites

In law practice today, technology is no longer optional it’s essential. As practicing attorneys increasingly rely on technology tools to serve clients, conduct research, manage documents and streamline workflows, the question is often debated: Are law schools adequately preparing students for this reality? Unfortunately, for the majority of law schools, the answer is no.

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JPMorgan: How Small and Mid-Sized Businesses Make Healthcare Decisions

Above The Law

About a third of small businesses discontinue their health insurance coverage from one year to the next, new research from JPMorganChase Institute shows. The post JPMorgan: How Small and Mid-Sized Businesses Make Healthcare Decisions appeared first on MedCity News.

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“Riggs, groups linked to Elias seek 4th Circuit action in Supreme Court election dispute”

HowAppealing

“Riggs, groups linked to Elias seek 4th Circuit action in Supreme Court election dispute”: The Carolina Journal has this report.

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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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Musk Supports Deleting IP Law, Attorneys Say Let's Not

Law 360

Elon Musk's endorsement of a terse social media post from tech executive Jack Dorsey saying "delete all IP law" drew scorn from the intellectual property community and was followed by posts from U.S. Patent and Trademark Office acting Director Coke Morgan Stewart extolling the virtues of trademark, patent and copyright protections.

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“White House Eyes Supreme Court in Associated Press Case”

HowAppealing

“White House Eyes Supreme Court in Associated Press Case”: Zoe Tillman of Bloomberg News has this report.

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Out Now: Dominelli, Regolamento Bruxelles I bis e US jurisdiction in personam

Conflict of Laws

Stefano Dominelli (Universit di Genova) has just published a book titled Regolamento Bruxelles I bis e US jurisdiction in personam: riflessioni e proposte su condivisioni valoriali, influenze e osmosi di metodi with Editoriale Scientifica. The book is written in Italian but also features conclusions in English. The author has kindly shared the following summary with us: The book analyses the basic principles of the EU and US international civil procedure in contract and tort law.

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“Will the Supreme Court Crash the Global Economy? The Roberts court just took a case that could entrench economic devastation and eviscerate the rule of law; But some key justices might be persuaded to step back from the brink.”

HowAppealing

“Will the Supreme Court Crash the Global Economy? The Roberts court just took a case that could entrench economic devastation and eviscerate the rule of law; But some key justices might be persuaded to step back from the brink.” Simon Lazarus has this essay online at The New Republic.

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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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Ex-GC's Retaliation Claim Survives Early Exit Bid In ADA Case

Law 360

A North Carolina federal judge has ruled that a former associate general counsel at a historically Black college in North Carolina can pursue a retaliation claim, but not a discrimination claim, in her Americans with Disabilities Act suit alleging she was fired after seeking accommodation for her disability.

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“So, How Much of Korematsu Did the Supreme Court ‘Overrule,’ Exactly? In 2018, Chief Justice John Roberts called it ‘obvious’ that the Court’s infamous decision upholding the internment of Japanese Americans has ‘no place in law under the Constitution’; Recent events suggest otherwise.”

HowAppealing

“So, How Much of Korematsu Did the Supreme Court ‘Overrule,’ Exactly? In 2018, Chief Justice John Roberts called it ‘obvious’ that the Courts infamous decision upholding the internment of Japanese Americans has ‘no place in law under the Constitution’; Recent events suggest otherwise.” Madiba K. Dennie has this essay online at Balls and Strikes.

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Tesla's Arbitration Win Upended In Ex-Exec's Defamation Case

Law 360

A Ninth Circuit panel on Monday said a lower court judge wrongly confirmed a zero-dollar arbitration award in favor of Tesla and Elon Musk that dismissed a former Tesla engineer's defamation claims, saying the federal court didn't have jurisdiction because no money was awarded.

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“The Situation: Court Orders, Kidnapping, and Smuggling.”

HowAppealing

“The Situation: Court Orders, Kidnapping, and Smuggling.” Benjamin Wittes has this post at the “Lawfare” blog.

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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.