Attorney at Work
MAY 7, 2024
Starting a new job is a leap of faith. A solid employee onboarding process makes the leap much easier The post From Hire to Higher: 6 Ways to Improve Employee Onboarding appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
JURIST
MAY 7, 2024
UN independent human rights experts warned Monday that violations of women and girls’ rights in Haiti are “continuing with impunity.” They said in a statement that increasing levels of violence, along with corruption and poor governance, are undermining the rule of law in Haiti, resulting in a weakening of the justice system. According to the experts women and girls disproportionately suffer from the crisis in the country, with pre-existing inequalities and gender-based discrim
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Attorney at Work
MAY 7, 2024
NetDocuments Product Review | Cloud-Based DM for Law Firms. NetDocuments offers secure, cloud-based storage with powerful search & AI-powered workflows for law firms. The post Search and Rescue: NetDocuments Is Still On Top in Document Management for Law Firms appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
JURIST
MAY 7, 2024
UK Secretary of State for Defence Grant Shapps confirmed Tuesday that a cybersecurity incident had taken place involving the UK Armed Forces payment network, in an oral statement before the House of Commons. Shapps said the Ministry of Defence (MoD) had identified a security breach in the network that involved the leaks of data of some 272,000 UK Armed Forces personnel.
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Above The Law
MAY 7, 2024
Conservative judges cite a former liberal Supreme Court justice to justify their boycott against Columbia. The problem is. it's a lie. The post Judges Boycotting Columbia Defend Decision Based On Outright Lie appeared first on Above the Law.
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LDA PRO
MAY 7, 2024
Every landlord dreads the prospect of facing tenant eviction. It’s a very stressful and time-consuming process that disrupts rental income and creates uncertainty. But what if there was a way to navigate eviction efficiently, minimizing downtime and ensuring legal compliance? This is where LDA Pro comes in. The trained paralegals specialize in providing fast eviction services for landlords, ensuring a smooth and swift resolution to tenant issues.
LawSites
MAY 7, 2024
When Chris Cartrett took over two years ago as CEO of Aderant, a provider of business management software to larger law firms, he promised to “take aggressive steps to further the company’s cloud-first strategy throughout its broad suite of solutions.
Above The Law
MAY 7, 2024
Cocaine Dealing Judge Steps Down: Can't make this stuff up. Pointing Out Judicial Corruption Is Its Own Reward: Sometimes, it even comes with a Pulitzer ! Drake Is So Far Gone: Only option left is to take Mr. Morales to court. Judges Give BS Argument For Punishing Columbia Graduates Because Some Of Them Protested: This is what the students get for acting like the Constitution actually protects them !
ABA Journal
MAY 7, 2024
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.
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!
Above The Law
MAY 7, 2024
This judge was caught up in a narcotics trafficking investigation, and now he's facing potential time behind bars. The post New York Judge Pleads Guilty To Selling Cocaine, Leaves The Bench appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
MAY 7, 2024
The Committee to Protect Journalists ( CPJ ) expressed alarm Monday about a request from South Africa’s State Security Agency ( SSA ) to subject South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) editor-in-chief, Moshoeshoe Monare, to additional security screening, including a polygraph test. The situation unfolded following a leaked audio recording of President Cyril Ramaphosa expressing dissatisfaction with media coverage of the ruling African National Congress (ANC) and advocating for favora
Above The Law
MAY 7, 2024
How do you do this right? We find out on the Non-Eventcast. The post How To Fix Your Law Firm Data Management Issues — Permanently appeared first on Above the Law.
ABA Journal
MAY 7, 2024
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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.
Above The Law
MAY 7, 2024
Mitt said the quiet part out loud. The post TikTok Plans To Fight Censorship, Mouthy Politicians Make It Very Easy For Them appeared first on Above the Law.
ABA Journal
MAY 7, 2024
An associate at Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith was fatally shot at a McDonald’s in Houston on Saturday after trying to calm an angry customer…
Above The Law
MAY 7, 2024
The next several years could be exciting ones for the aviation industry. The post Boeing’s Door Blowout Aside, Aviation Innovation Surges Among Aircraft Startups appeared first on Above the Law.
ABA Journal
MAY 7, 2024
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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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
MAY 7, 2024
A firm's own actions can make a secure vendor cloud service very unsecure. The post Cloud Security Advice For Law Firms appeared first on Above the Law.
Intelligize Blog
MAY 7, 2024
When we talk about environmental risks, carbon emissions usually come to mind first. New regulations from the Securities and Exchange Commission , however, should raise the visibility of water for companies too, after working water-related financial risks into the first-ever disclosure rules for climate risk. The climate disclosure rules call for issuers to report water-related risks posed by short-term events such as hurricanes and long-run concerns like shifting weather patterns.
Above The Law
MAY 7, 2024
The private equity industry is bringing us back together. The post Finance Docket: Americans Find Common Ground Through Anti-PE Measures appeared first on Above the Law.
iHire
MAY 7, 2024
When making difficult hiring decisions in the medical field, looking for these top soft skills for healthcare professionals can help.
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
MAY 7, 2024
This Biglaw firm is one of the latest to open an office in Texas. Yeehaw! The post Top Biglaw Firm Opens Another Texas Outpost With The Help Of Some Lateral Partners appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
MAY 7, 2024
President of Brazil Luiz Inacio Lula de Silva signed Monday a request for the country’s Congress to recognize a state of public calamity in Rio Grande do Sul, a region in the south of Brazil, until December 31, 2024, amid massive floods that have caused considerable damage. The Chamber of Deputies, the lower house of Brazil’s Congress, approved the legislative decree request later that day, but it still needs to be approved by the Senate to become effective.
Above The Law
MAY 7, 2024
Sure, they call you a partner, but they don't pay you like one. The post This Biglaw Firm Is Larded Up On Non-Equity Partners appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
MAY 7, 2024
NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. (LDF) released a 67-page report Tuesday detailing its findings from monitoring the 2022 US midterm election and showcasing strategies to combat racial inequality during upcoming election cycles. The report, entitled Democracy Defended , specifically focused on voter experiences in seven of the nation’s southern states: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, and Texas.
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