Above The Law
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
If your firm is seeking ways to enhance growth and profitability, these reports offer a valuable roadmap for improving financial performance and strategic decision-making. The post Law Firm Benchmarking: Key Marketing And Financial Metrics In 2024 appeared first on Above the Law.
Attorney at Work
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Bull Garlington | I’d pick the new Paper Pro in a heartbeat if I were a new user. Yes, it’s more expensive, but it’s also more useful. The post The New ReMarkable Paper Pro Is Not the ReMarkable 3 appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
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JURIST
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) suspended its medical activities in Yei, South Sudan on Tuesday, following an attack on staff last week. The charity organization, also known as Doctors Without Borders, recounted the incident that occurred on Friday, 20th September, when armed men forced their personnel out of their vehicle at gunpoint and looted their MSF vehicles.
The Estrin Report
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Posted by Tami Riggs The challenge with any resume is to communicate applicant value so that it resonates in the best way possible. Presentation, content, and readability are critical. A resume should illustrate what a candidate has done, what a candidate has achieved, and how these accomplishments can support the position advertised. Resumes ARE marketing documents, and they need to be visually appealing and convincing.
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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
Above The Law
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Both Sen. Mark Kelly and Rep. Mike Waltz have spent the past year publicly floating some of the ideas that will be included in the legislation. The post Bipartisan Duo Of Lawmakers To Introduce ‘Ships For America Act’ Following Election appeared first on Above the Law.
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Above The Law
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Following a months-long dispute, data platform Particle Health filed an antitrust lawsuit against Epic, alleging that the EHR giant is using its dominance in the market to prevent competition in the payer platform space. Particle believes the lawsuit is an “unprecedented challenge” to Epic’s market power, while Epic thinks the startup’s claims are “baseless.
JURIST
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Amnesty International called on Cameroonian authorities on Thursday to immediately release three supporters of a youth organization—Moustapha Tizi, Mohamadou Ballo, and Ibrahim Oumarou—and their relatives. Tizi, Ballo, and Oumarou were allegedly arrested on September 9 in Figuil, Cameroon for wearing shirts with the name of the organization they supported “ Pouvoir au Peuple Camerounais ” (PPC) on it.
Above The Law
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Responsible procurement and handling of data and digital marketing insights by hospitals can generate useful information to improve patient wellness and operational efficiency without compromising compliance. The post Personalize Patient Care with Confidence Through Efficient, HIPAA-Compliant Data Usage appeared first on MedCity News.
JURIST
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
President of the European Council, Charles Michel, urged a reform of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to enhance its inclusivity, legitimacy, and effectiveness at the UNSC on Wednesday. In his speech, Michel highlighted ongoing conflicts in regions such as Ukraine, the Middle East, and Sudan, emphasizing the need for collective responsibility in maintaining global peace.
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?
Above The Law
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
It's all about the Benjamins, baby, and Diddy allegedly uses his money to buy baby oil in bulk. The post Mo’ Baby Oil, Mo’ Problems: Diddy’s Lawyer Says His Client Was Just Trying To Get The Most Out Of His Costco Membership appeared first on Above the Law.
Intelligize Blog
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
It’s a widely shared concern that artificial intelligence has the potential to create disaster of some kind for our species. It seems only fitting, then, that to feed the energy needs of its AI services, Microsoft has turned to the nuclear plant at Three Mile Island. Located along the Susquehanna River near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Three Mile Island gained fame 45 years ago for all the wrong reasons – as the site of the worst nuclear accident in U.S. history.
Above The Law
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
The tech startup world is rife with drama, secrecy, and scandal. The post Dirty Legal Secrets: When Startup Drama Takes Center Stage In Law appeared first on Above the Law.
ABA Journal
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
A federal judge in Massachusetts has awarded $3.
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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.
Above The Law
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
The firm's parental leave policy is under a microscope. The post Discrimination Lawsuit Against Jones Day Is Heading To Trial! appeared first on Above the Law.
ABA Journal
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
A federal judge has ruled that two former associates at Jones Day can go to trial on seven claims against the law firm, including allegations that its family-leave policy discriminates against male attorneys.
Above The Law
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Despite the unfortunate pun, there's no better way to describe it. The post Disclosure Rule Revision Displays Judiciary’s Commitment To Backing The Black appeared first on Above the Law.
ABA Journal
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
A death row inmate with a known history of serious mental illness can sue Pennsylvania’s corrections chief for holding him in solitary confinement for 26…
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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
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
How one lawyer built a video marketing campaign that really rocks. The post How Law Firms Can Leverage Video Content To Drive Business appeared first on Above the Law.
LLRX
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Referencing decades of experience as a presenter and an attendee at presentations, Jerry Lawson cautions us not to begin a presentation with an apology, which can be compelled by a tech glitch or some other reason not within your control. Lawson states that the habit of beginning with an apology is so old that it has a name in Medieval rhetoric, the captatiobenevolentiae, meaning an attempt to capture the audience's goodwill.
Above The Law
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
The Enron and WorldCom cases were emblematic of a broader crisis of corporate governance, where in-house lawyers failed in their role as ethical stewards. The post Ethics For In-House Counsel: Navigating The Ethical Responsibilities Of In-House Counsel To The Organization And The C-Suite appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
A Human Rights Watch (HRW) report published on Thursday stated that the President of the European Union (EU) Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, overlooked the EU’s founding principles and guidelines on human rights in the mission letters she wrote to the European commissioners for the new mandate of 2024 to 2029. The report found that Ursula von der Leyen’s statement and goals for her second term as president of the European Commission overlooked human rights as an integrated part of
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!
Above The Law
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Which firms made the cut according to clients? The post The Top Biglaw & Boutique Firms Headed Upmarket In Litigation (2025) appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
A US federal court on Wednesday partially blocked enforcement of an Alabama law criminalizing absentee ballot assistance. The court sided with a coalition of plaintiffs who argued the law would violate the rights of disabled, blind, and low-literacy voters. The judge enjoined several sections of Senate Bill 1 (SB1). The bills Submission Provision restricted an individual from appointing a third party to return their absentee ballot unless they are “seeking emergency medical treatment withi
Above The Law
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
* If you live in a city where the mayor isn't indicted step forward. not so fast New York. [ CNN ] * Texas still got nothing on Delaware. [ Law.com ] * Report concludes that S&C didn't know of FTX fraud. [ Law360 ] * SEC takes position that crypto "boxes" are securities. More like insecurities but sure. [ Bloomberg Law News ] * Smartmatic's defamation trial begins. [ Reuters ] * Suspect caught in courthouse explosion. [ ABA Journal ] The post Morning Docket: 09.26.24 appeared first on Above
ABA Journal
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Billing rates for some of the nation’s highest-grossing law firms are expected to continue an upward climb next year.
Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor
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