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6 Years Of Future Ready Lawyer Reports

Above The Law

Last fall, Wolters Kluwer released the sixth annual installment of the Future Ready Lawyer report. Time has flown and the legal profession has moved just as quickly, if not faster. Consider the inaugural 2019 survey that asked 700 lawyers across the U.S. and Europe to assess their current state and future priorities and preparedness to identify what it will take to be future ready.” It found that 69% of responding attorneys believed that understanding which technologies to deploy was impor

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Supreme Court of New Hampshire Finds Child Testimony Via One-Way Livestream Video Violates State Constitution

EvidenceProf Blog

The Confrontation Clause of the Sixth Amendment provides that "[a]n all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right.to be confronted with the witnesses against him." Moreover, Part I, Article 15 of the New Hampshire Constitution states that "[e]very subject.

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Reese Witherspoon, Who ‘Definitely Did Not Go To Law School,’ Selected As Jury Foreman Because Of ‘Legally Blonde’ Role

Above The Law

(Photo by Tracy Bennett/MGM Pictures) Ed. note : Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. Listen, I did not want to do jury duty. But I remember it was probably seven years after Legally Blonde, I got called for jury duty and it was in Beverly Hills. I thought, Surely theyre not gonna pick me. They picked me for a long trial, yall. It was probably two weeks.

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Deferred Resignation Email to Federal Employees, January 28, 2025

LLRX

OPM – Fork in the Road Frequently Asked Questions Below is the email that was sent to federal employees on January 28, 2025 presenting a deferred resignation offer. If you did not respond to that email and wish to accept the deferred resignation offer, you may do so by following these steps. 1) Send an.

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The Tech-Savvy Paralegal's 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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AI And Environmental Sustainability: Insights From Pamela Isom

Above The Law

AI and environmental sustainability might not seem like the most obvious pairing, but Pamela Isom is here to prove otherwise. As the founder and CEO of Izabayte Consulting, Pamela has spent her career at the intersection of technology, governance, and safe digital transformation. She joined me for a conversation that opened my eyes to the powerful ways AI can drive sustainability — and the work it takes to make AI itself more sustainable.

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On The Dotted Line

Above The Law

The overwhelming majority of patent cases settle at some point in their lifespan. Some settle quickly after a case is filed, while others do not reach their denouement until after a trip up to the Federal Circuit or even the Supreme Court. No matter how convoluted a path a patent case may take to its final destination, the reality is that a negotiated resolution, rather than with an executed judgment, is almost always how a case ends.

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USPTO’s Remote Work Program Faces Potential Rapid Dismantling Under New Federal Guidelines

Patently O

by Dennis Crouch Last week, I wrote about the twin challenges facing the USPTO: a return-to-office mandate and a hiring freeze that could significantly impact patent operations. Today's joint memorandum from OMB and OPM provides a rapid timeline for implementing these changes, with agencies required to submit detailed implementation plans by February 7th, 2025.

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Honesty in jury pool examined in ‘Juror #2’

ABA Journal

Ive tried dozens of cases in my career.

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5 Cost Control Strategies To Manage Law Firm Spend

Above The Law

Discover law firm cost control strategies to optimize your law firm cash flow, increase firm savings, and improve firm profitability.

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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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Supreme Court will decide whether family can sue over mistaken raid by FBI SWAT team

ABA Journal

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday agreed to decide whether the U.S.

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The morning read for Tuesday, Jan. 28

SCOTUSBlog

Share Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles and commentary related to the Supreme Court. Heres the Tuesday morning read: FBI SWAT team raided the wrong house. Can family sue? Supreme Court will decide. (Maureen Groppe, USA Today) US Supreme Court rejects challenge to Mississippi lifetime ban on voting by felons (Andrew Chung, Reuters) Supreme Court will review FBIs immunity in lawsuit over mistaken house raid (Zach Schonfeld, The Hill) Supreme Court could further boost religion i

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Getting Over Yourself: Becoming the Lawyer You Want to Be

Attorney at Work

Gray Robinson | Get over yourself isnt just a jab or figure of speech. Its a neurological workout, requiring you to confront the stories your brain loves to tell. The post Getting Over Yourself: Becoming the Lawyer You Want to Be appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Investing for retirement—is it luck?

ABA Journal

Accumulating your desired retirement fund balance relies mostly on the amount that you have saved.

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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.

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GCs Told To Cut Costs Despite Growing Regulatory Risks

Law 360

Over 40% of chief legal officers globally who responded to a recent survey received a cost-cutting mandate from their company in the past year, so it's not surprising that their top strategic initiative for 2025 is to operate more efficiently.

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Alternative Legal Services Market Grows to $28.5B as Industry Faces Critical Juncture, Thomson Reuters Report Finds

LawSites

The market for alternative legal services providers has grown to an estimated $28.

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Columbia Suspends Student Who Disrupted Israeli History Class

JonathanTurley

Last week, we witnessed yet another case of student activists interrupting a class or event. This type of action has become all too familiar on our campuses as students and faculty shout down speakers or cancel events. However, this time, something different happened: Columbia actually suspended a student for the protest. It has also identified two other students associated with Barnard, Union Theological Seminary, and Teachers College.Those referrals will raise a novel question for their respec

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FASB Eyes Standardizing Key Performance Indicators

Intelligize Blog

As part of its process to narrow priorities for 2025, the Financial Accounting Standards Board in November invited stakeholders to weigh in on whether certain financial key performance indicators better known as KPIs should be standardized and disclosed in financial statements. In an invitation to comment that could open the door for new rules, FASB requested input on how best to define and report financial KPIs that do not fall under Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, which means they

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Uncovering The Hidden Connections: A Patent Family Survival Guide

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!

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Apple Can't Defend Google Revenue Deal In DOJ Search Case

Law 360

A D.C. federal judge has refused to let Apple intervene to defend the billions it gets from Google to keep the search giant as the default for Safari browser, holding the iPhone maker waited too long to intervene in the Justice Department's monopolization lawsuit, and the company's involvement now would be too disruptive.

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Deepfakes in e-Discovery: The Scope and Solution of an Emerging Problem

The Relativity Blog

Explore current perspectives on what modern legal and technology professionals can do to mitigate the risks posed by deepfake evidence, evolve their careers, and help preserve the integrity of our justice system amidst the rise of generative AI.

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'Extraordinary' $630M CDK Deal Wraps Auto Dealer Data MDL

Law 360

A certified class of car dealership app makers is seeking preliminary approval for the final settlement in the years-old web of cases accusing CDK Global of monopolizing auto dealership management software, with a $630 million Wisconsin federal court deal that puts a $140 million premium on estimated damages.

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Putting A Nail In the Coffin of Its On-Prem Product, Relativity Sets 2028 Deadline for All New Cases to Move to the Cloud

LawSites

Relativity has long been one of the dominant providers of e-discovery software, and for many years, that meant its widely used, on-premises Relativity Server product. Thus, when the company introduced its cloud platform RelativityOne in 2017, those reading the tea leaves might have seen the foreshadowing of the eventual demise of the legacy Server product.

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AI for Paralegals: Everything You Need to Know (and How to Use It Safely)

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

Ready to cut through the AI hype and learn exactly how to use these tools in your legal work? Join this webinar to get practical guidance from attorney and AI legal expert, Joe Stephens, who understands what really matters for legal professionals! What You'll Learn: Evaluate AI Tools Like a Pro 🔍 Learn which tools are worth your time and how to spot potential security and ethics risks before they become problems.

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SEC Wells Meetings Likely Back On The Table, Official Says

Law 360

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's acting deputy director of enforcement said Tuesday that leadership was open to meeting more frequently with those facing SEC investigations and hinted at the possibility that it would pursue fewer industry bars against those who violate the securities laws.

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Opielas Settle Suits Against Magnolia on Allocation and PSA Wells

OilandGasLawyer

Our firm represented the Opielas in two cases involving a Magnolia horizontal well in Karnes County: a suit against Magnolia in Karnes County, and a suit against the Texas Railroad Commission in Travis County. In both cases the Opielas contended that Magnolia had no right to drill a horizontal well located partly on their land. Because this was a significant case addressing allocation and PSA wells, this post will go into the somewhat complex facts and history in some detail.

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Ex-DOJ Criminal Division Deputy Leader Joins Sidley In DC

Law 360

Sidley Austin LLP announced Tuesday that it has deepened its white collar defense bench in Washington, D.C., with a partner who formerly served as a deputy assistant attorney general in the criminal division of the U.S. Department of Justice.

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Discovery, Injury, and Diligence: Reconciling Subjective and Objective Copyright Limitations Standards Post-Warner Chappell

Patently O

by Dennis Crouch and Tim Knight The Supreme Court is being asked to decide a case that could have a major impact on copyright law. The case involves photographs taken by Michael Grecco in 2017, but the lawsuit was not filed until 2021. The key question is whether the Copyright Act's three-year statute of limitations runs from when copyright infringement occurs or from when the copyright holder discovers it.

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The New Way of Conducting Patent Research: Proven Strategies For Efficient Due Diligence

Speaker: Andrew Klein

Patent due diligence processes take too long. The information you need is publicly available but accessing it is often tedious & inefficient, requiring you to wade through dozens of PTO websites or for-free tools to gather what you need. Plus, it frequently occurs late in the game, leaving professionals under pressure, sifting through chaotic 100-page PDFs, and frustrated with poorly formatted information & patent numbers.