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.
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.
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.
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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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
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.
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.
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.
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
“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.
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.
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.
LawSites
MARCH 6, 2024
Can AI help law firms stem revenue leakage and more efficiently turn their invoices into collected cash? That is the premise behind Oddr , a legal tech startup that recently launched what it says is the legal industry’s first AI-powered invoice to cash platform, centralizing law firm billing, collections, payments and reconciliation in a single product.
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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
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.
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
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.
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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
LawSites
MARCH 6, 2024
Henchman , a legal tech startup that provides legal teams with quick access to their previously written contract clauses and definitions directly within Microsoft Word, today released what it says is a first-of-its-kind integration with Microsoft Copilot through which Copilot users will be able to surface clauses and precedents from their document management systems that had been processed by Henchman. “This pioneering collaboration empowers legal professionals to harness the power of coll
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.
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.
Speaker: Kaitlyn "The Persnickety Paralegal" Story
Deposition preparation is a critical aspect of a paralegal's role, requiring meticulous attention to detail and proactive management of the case timeline. In this session, participants will explore how effective deposition preparation not only contributes to the success of the legal team but also helps maintain a balanced workflow, minimizing last-minute crises.
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.
ABA Journal
MARCH 6, 2024
Three high-profile cases of sexual assault in 2012 followed a basic pattern: A teenage girl was sexually assaulted at a house party by one or more teenage boys while she was incapacitated by alcohol. The attacks were recorded, and the photos, videos and stories were shared on social media or via texts. The photos and videos were used to ridicule the victims among their peers.
Above The Law
MARCH 6, 2024
At ViVE, investors and health system executives shared their biggest pet peeves when it comes to pitches from digital health startups.
ABA Journal
MARCH 6, 2024
A lawyer who became overwhelmed with her caseload has been disbarred for faking an email to make it appear that her personal injury client fired…
Speaker: Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader
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