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How to Keep Your Associates: 4 Key Retenton Strategies

Attorney at Work

What can your law firm do to solve the associate turnover quandary? Here are four effective associate retention strategies that will make your culture “stickier”? As 2024 turns the corner, firms across the country are still struggling with the war for talent. For smaller firms, competing with inflated Biglaw salaries is challenging, and they must […] The post How to Keep Your Associates: 4 Key Retenton Strategies appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Kentucky resident sentenced to twenty months imprisonment for Jan. 6 police officer assault

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The US District Court for the District of Columbia sentenced Kentucky resident Luke Hoffman to twenty months imprisonment Friday for assaulting police officers during the January 6 Capitol Riot. Hoffman’s sentence comes around five months after he pled guilty to violating 18 U.S.C. § 111(a) , a Class D felony carrying a maximum sentence of eight years imprisonment, three years supervised release , and a fine of $250,000 or twice the greater of assaulter’s pecuniary gain or the victim’

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Pete Recommends – Weekly highlights on cyber security issues, September 14, 2024

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Privacy and cybersecurity issues impact every aspect of our lives – home, work, travel, education, finance, health and medical records – to name but a few. On a weekly basis Pete Weiss highlights articles and information that focus on the increasingly complex and wide ranging ways technology is used to compromise and diminish our privacy and online security, often without our situational awareness.

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China approves retirement age increase amid demographic challenges

JURIST

China’s top legislative body made a landmark decision Friday to gradually raise the statutory retirement age, a move aimed at addressing the economic strain from a shrinking workforce and an aging population. The proposal, adopted by the Standing Committee of the 14th National People’s Congress, marks the first major adjustment in retirement laws since the 1950s.

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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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“Full Fifth Circuit Rejects Suit Over Prosecutor’s Clerkship; En banc court said woman must show ‘favorable termination’; Lawsuit said prosecutor worked on case while a law clerk”

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“Full Fifth Circuit Rejects Suit Over Prosecutor’s Clerkship; En banc court said woman must show ‘favorable termination’; Lawsuit said prosecutor worked on case while a law clerk”: Jacqueline Thomsen of Bloomberg Law has this report (subscription required for full access). You can access yesterday’s en banc ruling of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit at this link.

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“Justice Jackson says she might have left legal career had she known the challenges of caring for daughter”

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“Justice Jackson says she might have left legal career had she known the challenges of caring for daughter”: John Fritze and Abby Phillip of CNN have this report. And CNN has posted on YouTube a video titled “ Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson admits public perception influences SCOTUS opinions.

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Brazil justice unblocks X and Starlink bank accounts following R$18.35 M transfer to national treasury

JURIST

Justice Alexandre de Moraes of Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court (STF) mandated the transfer of R$18,350,000 to the national treasury from funds previously frozen in the bank accounts of X (formerly Twitter) and Starlink. This decision was signed on September 11, 2024, and subsequently made public on Friday. X was fined for failing to comply with orders from the STF to remove certain users from its platform, as well as for withdrawing its legal representatives in Brazil, which resulted in the

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“Undated and misdated Pennsylvania ballots may not be counted in November after court ruling; The Pennsylvania Supreme Court threw out a lower court ruling that required such ballots to be counted during November’s presidential election”

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“Undated and misdated Pennsylvania ballots may not be counted in November after court ruling; The Pennsylvania Supreme Court threw out a lower court ruling that required such ballots to be counted during November’s presidential election”: Katie Bernard and Jeremy Roebuck of The Philadelphia Inquirer have this report. Yesterday’s 4-to-3 ruling of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania consisted of a per curiam order and a dissenting statement.

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UN special envoy warns continuous fighting in Yemen risks return to full-scale conflict

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The UN Special Envoy for Yemen Hans Grundberg warned the UN Security Council on Thursday that continuous fighting between warring sides in Yemen risks the country of returning to full-scale conflict. While Grundberg said that the levels of violence in the country remained below the pre-2022 truce period, he stated that Yemen’s warring sides continued to engage in military activities and escalatory rhetoric.

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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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“Roundup Lawsuits Pose a Threat to My Missouri Farm; Bayer has already pulled the herbicide from the consumer market based on false cancer claims”

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“Roundup Lawsuits Pose a Threat to My Missouri Farm; Bayer has already pulled the herbicide from the consumer market based on false cancer claims”: Blake Hurst has this op-ed in today’s edition of The Wall Street Journal.

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South Sudan presidency postpones elections and extends transitional period

JURIST

The presidency of South Sudan, led by President Salva Kiir Mayardit, announced a two-year extension to the country’s transitional period on Friday. The national elections, which were originally scheduled for December 2024, have now been postponed to December 22, 2026. Presidential Adviser on National Security Tut Gatluak explained that the decision was made to allow more time for the implementation of key protocols, such as finalizing the permanent constitution and completing the national

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19th Regional PIL Conference on 20 September 2024 at the University of East Sarajevo, B&H

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The 19th Regional Private International Law Conference will take place on 20 September 2024 at the Faculty of Law, University of East Sarajevo , Bosnia and Herzegovina, with the support of the Deutche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit GmbH ( GIZ ). The theme of the Conference is Application of General Legal Principles in Contemporary Private International Law.

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Sweden government announces increased repatriation incentive for migrants

JURIST

The government of Sweden announced Thursday that they will be exponentially increasing their repatriation incentive for migrants to leave Sweden from 10,000 Krona to 350,000 Krona per person, according to local media. The announcement formed part of the moderate-right coalition government’s policy speech Tuesday by Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, who called for a “paradigm shift” to the country’s immigration policies.

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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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“North Dakota’s Abortion Ban Is Overturned; A judge ruled that the State Constitution protected a woman’s right to abortion until the fetus was viable; The state’s attorney general said he would appeal”

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“North Dakota’s Abortion Ban Is Overturned; A judge ruled that the State Constitution protected a woman’s right to abortion until the fetus was viable; The state’s attorney general said he would appeal”: Kate Zernike of The New York Times has this report. You can access the judge’s decision at this link.

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Thousands protest for preservation of civil liberties ahead of Tunisia presidential elections

JURIST

The Tunisian Network for Rights and Freedoms on Friday organized a demonstration in Tunis to protest against the current political climate and advocate for the defense and preservation of civil liberties, particularly freedom of expression and the right to protest. The march commenced at Republic Square and proceeded towards Habib Bourguiba Avenue, attracting dozens to potentially thousands of participants.

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Australia Moves Toward Draconian Anti-Free Speech Law

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We have previously discussed how Australia has eagerly joined the plunge into censorship and speech controls, including a court system that has repeatedly refused to protect free speech. It is now on the verge of enacting a new censorship bill that replicates the abuses under the European Union’s draconian Digital Service Act (DSA). The new bill, the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA), will radically expand the powers of the government to crack down on social platforms

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