CosmoLex

JANUARY 15, 2025

A positive client experience extends beyond relationships its about making legal processes, from client intake to case closing , easier and more manageable for the people you serve. One way your law firm can improve the client experience is by offering flexible, inclusive lawyer payment methods. Due to complex ethical concerns, many law firms hesitate to adopt new technology, particularly when it involves client funds.

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JURIST

JANUARY 15, 2025

The Third Circuit Court of Appeals upheld its previous decision on Tuesday which found Pennsylvania statutes preventing “18-to-20-year-olds from carrying firearms outside their homes during a state of emergency” unconstitutional. Pennsylvania statutes 6106 , 6107 , and 6109 have the combined effect of “preventing most 18-to-20-year-old adult Pennsylvanians from carrying firearms.”The Appellants, Madison Lara, Sophia Knepley, and Logan Miller, brought the action against th

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Paralegal Bootcamp

JANUARY 15, 2025

Even though this was an AI experiment I was doing in my business with a podcast episode, I wanted to show it to paralegals because Google’s NotebookLM has a variety of uses that could benefit paralegals in their work. In this example, I’m showing you a clip from a recent podcast episode that I produced entirely inside NotebookLM. If you’d like to listen to the entire podcast (audio only) episode, you can listen here.

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JURIST

JANUARY 15, 2025

South Korean authorities took impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol into custody following an hours-long standoff. Yoon was detained in connection with his declaration of martial law on December 3. The arrest came early Wednesday morning after a tense standoff at the presidential residence. Investigators were initially prevented from entering the premises by President Yoon’s security staff but were eventually able to force their way in and take the leader into custody.

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Why does it take 20-40 hrs. to create a compliant legal brief? TypeLaw analyzed 10,000+ briefs to determine the anatomy of the average brief—how many words, paragraphs, citations to the record, and more. See the research results in this infographic.

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CARET Legal

JANUARY 15, 2025

By automating repetitive manual tasks, AI reduces document review time and allows attorneys to focus on critical case elements. Bankruptcy documents, often lengthy and complex, can be made more digestible with the help of AI summarization tools. These tools can efficiently condense intricate details, legal jargon, and financial information into concise summaries, enabling bankruptcy lawyers to quickly grasp the key points and implications of the documents.

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Above The Law

JANUARY 15, 2025

On Tuesday, the Federal Trade Commission released its second interim staff report on prescription drug middlemen. The report examines the impact of PBMs (specifically CVS Caremark, Express Scripts and Optum Rx) on specialty generic drugs, highlighting substantial price markups by PBMs on medications for cancer, HIV and other conditions. The post Healthcare Leaders Support FTC’s Second Report on PBMs, While PBMs Criticize Findings appeared first on MedCity News.

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Attorney at Work

JANUARY 15, 2025

There's nothing like meeting in person to help build client relationships. From setup to follow-up, tips for making the most of a client visit. The post Mastering Client Visits: appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Above The Law

JANUARY 15, 2025

* Lina Khan steps down as FTC Chair as elderly mustachioed man with top hat, bag with dollar sign on it, steps in. [ Corporate Counsel ] * SEC sues Musk over failure to disclose the fact that he owned a bunch of Twitter before the takeover -- a failure that likely suppressed share prices to his eventual benefit. And this suit will last roughly 5 days. [ CNN ] * Supreme Court to decide if the South ever gets access to Pornhub again. [ Reuters ] * Judge earns reassignment over sharing racist meme.

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Attorney at Work

JANUARY 15, 2025

There's a hidden challenge facing successful lawyers: understanding and combating lifestyle creep. The post Build Lasting Wealth: How Law Firm Owners Can Combat Lifestyle Creep appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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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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NCBA

JANUARY 15, 2025

By Rachel L. Royal My last post on AI focused on simple and practical ways that artificial intelligence can make everyday tasks in the legal field more efficient. In this post, I will give more examples and introduce specific AI tools other than large-language models (LLMs) to utilize in legal practice. While I no longer […] The post Ethical and Practical Uses of AI for Paralegals: Part 2 first appeared on NCBarBlog.

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Above The Law

JANUARY 15, 2025

This new eBook explores the emerging hurdles facing law departments, particularly in financial services. The post 7 Tech Challenges And How Your Team Can Overcome Them appeared first on Above the Law.

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FDA Law Blog

JANUARY 15, 2025

By Charles D. Snow & Sara W. Koblitz On January 7, 2025, FDA announced that back on November 12, 2024, the Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) issued Warning Letters to six online retailers marketing unapproved new animal drug products that purported to treat and control seizures and epilepsy in dogs and cats. At minimum, this autumnal burst of Warning Letters from CVM is notable because CVM only issued a total of 22 Warning Letters in 2024at least that have been made public by the Agency.

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Above The Law

JANUARY 15, 2025

Mark Lemley announced decision on Facebook for maximum effect. The post Facebook Lawyer Ditches Client As Company Embraces Bigotry For Fun & Profit appeared first on Above the Law.

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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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MyCase

JANUARY 15, 2025

Manual reporting is time-consuming and can hinder a firms ability to make informed decisions. Streamline your workflow, automate reporting, and gain real-time firm insights to drive smarter business decisions with the MyCase and LawKPIs integration. What Is LawKPIs? LawKPIs is a performance analytics platform that empowers law firms to make data-driven decisions with intuitive dashboards and reports to optimize firm performance.

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JURIST

JANUARY 15, 2025

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled on Tuesday that Trkiye’s dismissal of 42 judges and prosecutors under the controversial 2014 Law No. 6524 violated provisions of the European Convention on Human Rights. In its ruling, the ECHR found that Trkiye had breached Article 6 of the convention, which guarantees the right to a fair trial.

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ABA Journal

JANUARY 15, 2025

The ABA Journal is read by half of the nation's 1 million lawyers every month. It covers the trends, people and finances of the legal profession from Wall Street to Main Street to Pennsylvania Avenue.

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Above The Law

JANUARY 15, 2025

Every accumulated loss Drake broadcasts to the world proves that J Cole did the right thing by apologizing. The post Drake’s Attempt To Parlay Rap Battle Loss Into Courtroom Success Results In Another Loss appeared first on Above the Law.

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ABA Journal

JANUARY 15, 2025

Welcome to 2025! The ABA Journal's Legal Rebels Podcast is not usually in the business of making prognostications.

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Above The Law

JANUARY 15, 2025

He's getting a little flat, TBH. The post Mike Lindell Loses Some Of His Stuffing In Dominion Sanctions Order appeared first on Above the Law.

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ABA Journal

JANUARY 15, 2025

The ABA is mobilizing to help victims of the devastating wildfires in Southern California. Since erupting in the Los Angeles area Jan.

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EvidenceProf Blog

JANUARY 15, 2025

Mississippi Rule of Evidence 601(b) states the following: (b) Competency of Spouse. If one spouse is a party, the other spouse may not testify as a witness in the case unless both consent, except: (1) when called as a witness.

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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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Above The Law

JANUARY 15, 2025

Nothing like shifting the goalposts *after* the end of the fiscal year! The post Biglaw Firm Springs Retroactive Hours Requirement For Bonuses On Associates appeared first on Above the Law.

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L4SB

JANUARY 15, 2025

Starting a business is an exciting yet challenging venture. You’re chasing a dream, carving out your path, and setting the foundation for what could become a thriving enterprise. One of.

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Above The Law

JANUARY 15, 2025

Attorneys yearn for the commute. The post Back To The Office Blues appeared first on Above the Law.

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ABA Journal

JANUARY 15, 2025

Mastercard has agreed to pay $26 million to settle a proposed class action lawsuit accusing the company of paying female, Black and Hispanic employees less…

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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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