Above The Law
OCTOBER 21, 2024
CoCounsel 2.0 is a faster, more integrated, and smarter AI legal assistant. The post How Thomson Reuters Supercharged CoCounsel With Gen AI Advances appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
OCTOBER 21, 2024
The National Assembly of Pakistan approved the 26th Constitutional Amendment Bill on Monday, with international groups voicing concerns about its erosion of judicial independence in the country. The amendment modifies Article 175 of the Constitution, introducing a selection process for the Chief Justice of Pakistan. A parliamentary committee will select the Chief Justice from the three most senior judges of the Supreme Court, subject to the president’s approval.
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Legal Writing Launch
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Writing a legal memo is a crucial skill for any practicing lawyer. Whether you are new to the field or have years of experience, understanding the format, essential components, and effective strategies for crafting a compelling legal memorandum is vital. This blog will guide you through: The standard legal memo format and how to use it. The essential components of a legal memo that make it effective.
JURIST
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Guatemalan journalist José Rubén Zamora, founder of elPeriódico , was released from prison this Saturday after spending more than two years behind bars in pre-trial detention. Zamora, who has been a vocal critic of government corruption through his investigative reporting, was transferred to house arrest after a court ruling determined that his preventive detention had exceeded legal limits.
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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.
LawSites
OCTOBER 21, 2024
When Avaneesh Marwaha stepped down as CEO of legal tech company Litera in 2022, becoming chairman of the company’s board of directors, it was a surprise to many in the legal technology community.
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CARET Legal
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Effective law firm contract management can simplify workflows, enhance compliance, and improve client service. Managing contracts manually is a time-consuming task for many law firms. The high volume of contracts, combined with the need to maintain accuracy and ensure compliance, creates a significant challenge. Fortunately, legal contract management software offers a streamlined solution for law firms, reducing errors, improving efficiency, and saving time.
Above The Law
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Musk's new voter registration lottery is. certainly not what a lawyer would recommend. The post Elon Musk Needs People Who Care About Him… And Have Law Degrees appeared first on Above the Law.
LegalTalkNetwork
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Every October 23rd, National Paralegal Day is observed to recognize and appreciate the invaluable contributions of paralegals. These dedicated professionals are responsible for conducting thorough legal research and managing extensive paperwork, playing a critical role in the operational success of law firms. Attorneys and judges who bear ultimate responsibility for paralegals’ work put significant trust in their expertise and efficiency.
Above The Law
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Congratulations on this outstanding accomplishment. The post Meet The First-Ever Openly Transgender Lawyer To Argue Before SCOTUS appeared first on Above the Law.
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!
JURIST
OCTOBER 21, 2024
A lawyer of a prominent Mozambique opposition politician, along with an opposition party official, were killed by gunfire on Saturday, following a recent election that was marred by allegations of electoral fraud and intimidation against opposition parties. Elvino Dias, the first victim of the attack, had been a lawyer for Mozambique’s opposition leader, Venâncio Mondlane.
Above The Law
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Even study groups are complex now. The post So Much For Free Speech: Harvard Law Students Punished For Reading Together At Campus Library appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
OCTOBER 21, 2024
“Judicial Notice (10.20.24): Blast Off; A justice under indictment, Elon Musk’s latest lawsuit, a MAGA legal warrior, and a Biglaw firm’s aggressive response to a discrimination lawsuit.” David Lat has this post at his “Original Jurisdiction” Substack site.
Above The Law
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Put your law degree to work -- but not like that. The post SNL Nails The Dumbest Thing To Do With Your JD 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.
HowAppealing
OCTOBER 21, 2024
“First Openly Transgender Lawyer to Argue at Supreme Court; ACLU’s Chase Strangio will argue on behalf of minors and their families; Tennessee one of 22 states that ban gender affirming care for minors”: Kimberly Strawbridge Robinson of Bloomberg Law has this report.
Above The Law
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Knowing how to bow out gracefully is key to maintaining your social finesse. The post Conquering Conferences: The Art Of The Graceful Exit appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
OCTOBER 21, 2024
“High court passes on guns, agency authority as dust settles from blockbuster rulings; The justices turned down petitions on felon gun ownership and presidential firing power, for now”: Kelsey Reichmann of Courthouse News Service has this report. You can access today’s Order List of the U.S. Supreme Court at this link.
Above The Law
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Contrary to what you may have heard, there are no layoffs going on at Goodwin right now. The post Top Biglaw Firm Shuts Down Layoff Rumors By Issuing Statement On Fishbowl, Reddit appeared first on Above the Law.
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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
HowAppealing
OCTOBER 21, 2024
“A Writer Sees Leniency in the Supreme Court’s Approach to Public Corruption; A Georgetown law professor argues that five rulings by the justices in recent years have allowed behavior that is ‘sketchy as hell’ and meant to make the judiciary look good by contrast”: Adam Liptak has this new installment of his “Sidebar” column online at The New York Times.
Above The Law
OCTOBER 21, 2024
The lateral party missed this city. The post The City That’s The Exception To The Biglaw Lateral Partner Hiring Boom appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
OCTOBER 21, 2024
“Neil Gorsuch Has No One to Blame But Himself; The Supreme Court justice bemoans overzealous prosecutors; But it’s his favorite legal theory — textualism — that has encouraged their behavior”: Law professor Noah Feldman has this essay online at Bloomberg Opinion.
Law 360
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Left-leaning watchdog Media Matters for America says that X Corp. is "jamming the wheels of discovery" by refusing to answer questions or provide documents relating to Elon Musk's role in the site's content moderation, asking a Texas federal court Friday to order X to comply.
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?
HowAppealing
OCTOBER 21, 2024
“What Can Memoirs by Supreme Court Justices Teach Us? We’re primed to read Justices’ accounts of their lives for clues to their jurisprudence. Should we?” Amy Davidson Sorkin has this Books essay in the October 28, 2024 issue of The New Yorker.
Day on Torts
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Summary judgment for a landlord in a premises liability suit was reversed where the landlord had not installed a stair rail (also known as a handrail) up to code. In Franz v. Funes , No. E2023-01256-COA-R3-CV (Tenn. Ct. App. Sept. 30, 2024), plaintiff leased a residential property from defendant, who owned and built the property. The townhouse had stairs connecting the first and second floor, but the stairs only had a handrail on the bottom portion and “lacked a code-compliant handrail going the
Law 360
OCTOBER 21, 2024
When Alcon Entertainment wouldn't let Tesla use an image from "Blade Runner 2049" in an event live-streamed from a Warner Bros. Discovery studio to promote an autonomous taxicab, the electric vehicle giant used an infringing image created by artificial intelligence, according to a lawsuit filed Monday in California federal court.
Above The Law
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Benchslapped over an effort to 'gum up the works.' The post Federal Judges Lays Into Biglaw Attorneys For Running Up Legal Bills appeared first on Above the Law.
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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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