Above The Law
APRIL 24, 2024
More than 33,000 Providence employees filed a class-action complaint against the health system in 2021, alleging that it had been withholding their wages by denying them breaks and rounding down their working hours. Last week, Providence was ordered to pay more than $200 million in damages — a decision that “sends a message to healthcare corporations,” according to an attorney representing the workers.
CARET Legal
APRIL 24, 2024
A must-have feature of legal practice management platforms, case management software, centralizes all your case files, communications, billing, and scheduling in one platform — it’s truly like having a command center for your law firm. Legal technology is all about utilizing tech to boost efficiency and productivity, and improve client service.
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ABA Journal
APRIL 24, 2024
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Above The Law
APRIL 24, 2024
I'd heed their worry about the rule of law being in danger -- if anyone can issue spot in fact patterns, it's them. The post Columbia Law Professors Respond To University’s Police Crackdowns On Campus Free Speech appeared first on Above the Law.
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.
LLRX
APRIL 24, 2024
Sarah Gotschall describes this deep dive into how AI is used to write law review articles, with illustrations that detail the complexity and limitations of the effort. Claude (aka the illustrious author Claudia Trey) penned a 77-page extensively footnoted law review article on SSRN entitled “Bloodlines Over Merits: Exposing the Discriminatory Impact of Legacy Preferences in College Admissions.
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CaseFleet
APRIL 24, 2024
Risa Beck is the Paralegal Manager at Hutchison & Steffen , a full-service law firm providing legal services in 20 categories of law. Since 2010, Risa has been assisting the firm in all aspects of trial preparation including e-discovery, ESI collection, and document review on various platforms.
JURIST
APRIL 24, 2024
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled Tuesday that a UN judge was unlawfully detained in Türkiye in 2016. The Turkish court failed to recognise Aydin Sefa Akay’s diplomatic immunity when they arrested and detained him on terrorism charges following a failed coup d’ É tat in 2016. Akay made his application to the ECHR in December 2016, arguing that his pre trial detention, searches of his home and person breached his human rights and “blatantly disregard[ed]” his diplo
Above The Law
APRIL 24, 2024
It's a slowly simmering fight against eclectic natural forces that want to cleanse us off of the earth's surface. The post Owning A Home Isn’t The American Dream, It’s A Maintenance Nightmare, And It’s Not Even A Good Store Of Value appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
APRIL 24, 2024
Jian Guo, an aide to an EU parliament member for the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) , was arrested in Dresden, Germany for espionage, the Federal Prosecutor’s Office announced on Tuesday. Guo was suspected of espionage in breach of Paragraph 1 and Paragraph 2 of Section 99 of the German Criminal Code. The Federal Prosecution stated Guo is employed at a Chinese secret service and had been sharing information with the intelligence agency relating to negotiations and decisions in the
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Above The Law
APRIL 24, 2024
There's no better way to celebrate spring than with some cold, hard cash! The post This Biglaw Firm Is Making It Rain April Showers Of Cash On All Associates appeared first on Above the Law.
OneLegal
APRIL 24, 2024
From live-tracking to photo verification and real-time monitoring, transparency and accountability are revolutionizing service of process. The post How technology reinforces trust and accountability in process serving appeared first on One Legal.
Above The Law
APRIL 24, 2024
After experiencing the benefits of vacations, you may regret not taking them earlier in your career. The post More Lawyers Should Take Vacations appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
APRIL 24, 2024
“Guess what’s not a priority in antiabortion Idaho. Women’s health.” Columnist Ruth Marcus has this essay online at The Washington Post. The post “Guess what’s not a priority in antiabortion Idaho. Women’s health.” appeared first on How Appealing.
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
APRIL 24, 2024
Partners aren't making bank at this firm. The post Wait *How* Much Do Parters Make At This Biglaw Firm? appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
APRIL 24, 2024
“The Supreme Court’s likely to make it more dangerous to be pregnant in a red state; But it’s not yet clear they’ve settled on a rationale for doing so”: Ian Millhiser has this essay online at Vox. The post “The Supreme Court’s likely to make it more dangerous to be pregnant in a red state; But it’s not yet clear they’ve settled on a rationale for doing so” appeared first on How Appealing.
Above The Law
APRIL 24, 2024
Imagine that -- a firm that actually cares about the career development of their associates. The post The Path To In-House Just Got Easier At This Biglaw Firm appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
APRIL 24, 2024
“A new Supreme Court case seeks to make it much easier for criminals to buy guns; The fight over ‘ghost guns’ is back before the justices”: Ian Millhiser has this essay online at Vox. The post “A new Supreme Court case seeks to make it much easier for criminals to buy guns; The fight over ‘ghost guns’ is back before the justices” appeared first on How Appealing.
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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.
ABA Journal
APRIL 24, 2024
Baker McKenzie has added 17 corporate and tax lawyers from Munger, Tolles & Olson, including nine partners from the Los Angeles law firm.
HowAppealing
APRIL 24, 2024
“A majority of Americans no longer trust the Supreme Court. Can it rebuild?” Henry Gass of The Christian Science Monitor has this report. The post “A majority of Americans no longer trust the Supreme Court. Can it rebuild?” appeared first on How Appealing.
Law 360
APRIL 24, 2024
The first legal challenges to the Federal Trade Commission's new ban on essentially all noncompete agreements that employers impose on workers have already been filed, but questions remain, not just on the rule's legal viability, but also on the likelihood of follow-on rulemakings and the rule's exact reach.
HowAppealing
APRIL 24, 2024
“Pa. High Court Reversal Rate of Superior Court Rulings Has Plummeted, Report Shows; Appellate lawyers who spoke with The Legal said there is not a clear reason for the drop-off, but the change could be linked to the type of cases the justices are taking up”: Aleeza Furman of The Legal Intelligencer has this report , in which I am quoted.
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Above The Law
APRIL 24, 2024
Filevine leverages the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to streamline the legal process from client intake to billing. The post Filevine’s Future Is Supercharged With AI, Transforming How Attorneys Work appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
APRIL 24, 2024
“A Simple Fix for Texas’s Right-Wing Courts: More Judges; The Fifth Circuit’s become little more than a junior varsity version of the Supreme Court; Some fresh faces on the bench will help put things right.” Matt Ford has this essay online at The New Republic. The post “A Simple Fix for Texas’s Right-Wing Courts: More Judges; The Fifth Circuit’s become little more than a junior varsity version of the Supreme Court; Some fresh faces on the bench will help put things
Above The Law
APRIL 24, 2024
Spiro has a knack for snagging high profile clients. The post Megan Thee Stallion Lawyers Up To Fight Lawsuit appeared first on Above the Law.
Law 360
APRIL 24, 2024
With many BigLaw firms relying on an increasingly obsolete marketing approach that prioritizes stiff professionalism over authentic connection, adopting a few key communications strategies to better connect with today's clients and prospects can make all the difference, say Eric Pacifici and Kevin Henderson at SMB Law.
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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