Above The Law
MARCH 6, 2024
Attorneys may find they are not charging enough for their legal services. The post Lawyers Should Share Their Billable Hour Rates With Other Attorneys appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
MARCH 6, 2024
At least 126 human rights defenders were murdered in the Americas in 2023, according to a statement published Tuesday by the Inter-American Commission of Human Rights (IACHR). The IACHR stated that this high violence rate was directed toward land and environment defenders, leaders of indigenous communities and leaders of communities of African descent.
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LDA PRO
MARCH 6, 2024
Framing legal documents is a very daunting task. It is very difficult to navigate through the complexities of the legal system. This is where LDAs legal document assistant sacramento comes into play. LDAs professionals help you and your business prepare legal documents flawlessly. Experienced paralegals hold a license from the state and have the authority to offer a wide range of benefits when it comes to framing legal paperwork.
Attorney at Work
MARCH 6, 2024
Law firms’ ability to leverage state trial court data brings their business and competitive intelligence capabilities to a new level. The post Primer on Using State Court Trial Data for Business and Competitive Intelligence appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms & Lawyers.
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LawSites
MARCH 6, 2024
Hotshot , a learning platform for legal professionals, today released the first five courses in a planned series designed to teach lawyers and other legal professionals about artificial intelligence and its impact on law practice. The overall set of AI videos is designed to teach lawyers about the technology, its use cases for law practice, its risks and ethical considerations, its impact on different practice areas, and more.
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CARET Legal
MARCH 6, 2024
A properly structured chart of accounts is crucial for accurate financial reporting and helps maintain regulatory compliance. Managing a law firm chart of accounts and general ledgers involves numerous transactions, strict regulatory requirements, detailed reconciliation needs, and accurate financial reporting. However, the process doesn’t have to be as complex as it often seems.
Above The Law
MARCH 6, 2024
Howard seems to have had a long history of tax issues. The post Actor Terrence Howard Hit With A Judgment For More Than $900,000 In Back Taxes While Claiming It Is Immoral To Tax Descendants Of Slaves appeared first on Above the Law.
LawSites
MARCH 6, 2024
For solo and small law firms, the current state of legal technology offers both promises and pitfalls. Technology such as generative AI poses traps for the unwary, but for those who understand and embrace technology, there are opportunities to run more profitable and efficient practices, provide better customer experiences, and improve work-life balance.
Above The Law
MARCH 6, 2024
You, too, can stop ignoring your finances. Here’s how. The post Back To Basics: 6 Tech Tips Every Small Firm Needs To Hear appeared first on Above the Law.
Speaker: Anne Post, CEO North America, Xakia Technologies
Do you know that 40% of U.S. Legal Departments now have a formal legal intake process? With that in mind, where does your legal department stand today? Many legal teams still struggle with a flood of incoming requests, leaving everyone overwhelmed and frustrated. Implementing a formal legal intake process can seem like an obstacle between the business and the legal department, but it doesn’t have to be!
JURIST
MARCH 6, 2024
Human Rights Watch urged President Nana Akufo-Addo on Tuesday to “unequivocally reject” The Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill 2021 and refuse to sign it. The bill was passed last month by the parliament making it illegal to identify as LGBTQ+ in Ghana. Under the passed bill, anyone identifying as LGBTQ+ could face up to three years in prison, while anyone who forms or funds LGBTQ+ groups could face up to 5 years in prison.
Above The Law
MARCH 6, 2024
He's surrendered his law license. The post Lawyer Plays Double Agent, Allegedly Spying On Muslim Colleagues appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
MARCH 6, 2024
“A leaked memo offers details on the case against Penn law professor Amy Wax, accused of racist speech and behavior; In addition to sanctions against her, a university hearing board also recommended her classes be recorded and taught outside the law school buildings”: Susan Snyder of The Philadelphia Inquirer has this report. The Washington Free Beacon previously posted the memo online.
Above The Law
MARCH 6, 2024
Is that not the best way to avoid paying severance? The post Elon Musk Allegedly Did Illegal Thing, Didn’t Bother To Even Try To Hide It, And Then Bragged About It In A Book appeared first on Above the Law.
Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor
Get ready to uncover what attorneys really need from you when it comes to trial prep in this new webinar! Attorney and law professor, Joe Stephens, J.D., will share proven techniques for anticipating attorney needs, organizing critical documents, and transforming complex information into compelling case presentations. Key Learning Objectives: Organization That Makes Sense 🎯 Learn how to structure and organize case materials in ways that align with how attorneys actually work and think.
HowAppealing
MARCH 6, 2024
“The Court’s Colorado Decision Wasn’t About the Law; This case wasn’t decided on its merits, and the result is an utterly flimsy legal argument”: George T. Conway III has this essay online at The Atlantic. The post “The Court’s Colorado Decision Wasn’t About the Law; This case wasn’t decided on its merits, and the result is an utterly flimsy legal argument” appeared first on How Appealing.
Above The Law
MARCH 6, 2024
Until nearly every member of our society can self-assess effectively enough to determine whether they themselves are the problem, all of us will be stuck with a steadily worsening customer experience. The post The American Economy: An Evolutionary Arms Race Between Greedy Corporations And Karen Customers appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
MARCH 6, 2024
“A Partially Annotated Version of SCOTUS’s Section 3 Case”: Eric Segall has this blog post at ‘Dorf on Law.” The post “A Partially Annotated Version of SCOTUS’s Section 3 Case” appeared first on How Appealing.
Above The Law
MARCH 6, 2024
Commercial Chapter 11 filings were up 118% over February 2023, thanks, in part, to these Biglaw firms. The post Two Of Biglaw’s Best Contribute To Massive Spike In Commercial Bankruptcy Filings appeared first on Above the Law.
Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System
Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Duke Heninger, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.
HowAppealing
MARCH 6, 2024
“Thank the Alabama Supreme Court for its IVF decision. I’m serious.” Columnist Ruth Marcus has this essay online at The Washington Post. And in related news coverage, Kim Bellware of The Washington Post reports that “ Fourth couple sues Alabama clinic at heart of IVF court ruling.” The post “Thank the Alabama Supreme Court for its IVF decision.
Above The Law
MARCH 6, 2024
If only every externship had this easy of a commute! The post UC Law Program Places Students With Nearby Judges appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
MARCH 6, 2024
“Trump’s on the ballot, but the Supreme Court left key constitutional questions unanswered”: John Fritze and Marshall Cohen of CNN have this report. The post “Trump’s on the ballot, but the Supreme Court left key constitutional questions unanswered” appeared first on How Appealing.
Above The Law
MARCH 6, 2024
Behold the impact of work-from-home policies. The post Downsizing Is The Way Of The Future For This Biglaw Firm appeared first on Above the Law.
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HowAppealing
MARCH 6, 2024
“First Amendment right to a drag show? Texas students ask Supreme Court for emergency ruling.” Maureen Groppe of USA Today has this report. You can view the Emergency Application for Injunction Pending Appellate Review at this link. The post “First Amendment right to a drag show? Texas students ask Supreme Court for emergency ruling.” appeared first on How Appealing.
Above The Law
MARCH 6, 2024
Way To Claim $900k From Over A Decade Ago: It's hard out here for an actor. That's A Lot Of Bankruptcy!: Is your firm one of the big two handling them ? Want To Complain About Work? Here's Your Chance!: What's your least favorite tech ? Not Only A Lawyer, But A Spy Too!: Double agent resigns from the Ohio Bar after spying. Watch Where You Point That Thing!
HowAppealing
MARCH 6, 2024
“Alabama Bill to Protect I.V.F. Would Reopen Clinics but Curb Patient Rights; Here’s what to know about the legislation, which the state legislature is expected to approve overwhelmingly on Wednesday”: Jan Hoffman of The New York Times has this report. The post “Alabama Bill to Protect I.V.F. Would Reopen Clinics but Curb Patient Rights; Here’s what to know about the legislation, which the state legislature is expected to approve overwhelmingly on Wednesday” appeared firs
Law 360
MARCH 6, 2024
The competition among former Weber Inc. stockholders who are suing over the grill maker's $3.7 billion squeeze-out by BDT Capital Partners LLC heated up Wednesday in Delaware's Court of Chancery as more than a dozen firms on teams led by Scott + Scott Attorneys at Law LLP, Friedlander & Gorris PA and Prickett Jones & Elliot PA are battling to lead a consolidated class suit.
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