Above The Law
AUGUST 8, 2024
More hands-on experience and fewer billable hours coupled with a Biglaw salary seems like a winning combination for boutique firms. The post Boutique Law Firms Regularly Meet Or Beat Biglaw On Compensation appeared first on Above the Law.
Attorney at Work
AUGUST 8, 2024
Invoicing is one of the most important processes to get right. The post Want to Get Paid Faster? 5 Ways to Fix Law Firm Invoicing appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
JURIST
AUGUST 8, 2024
The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit reinstated a claim brought by landlords on Wednesday who argued that the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) nationwide eviction moratorium during the COVID-19 pandemic constituted a “taking” under the Fifth Amendment , entitling them to compensation. This decision reversed a previous judgment by the US Court of Federal Claims in Darby Development Company v US that had dismissed the lawsuit against the moratorium.
LawSites
AUGUST 8, 2024
The Supreme Court of Texas this week gave preliminary approval to rules that would allow the delivery of legal services in certain circumstances by licensed legal paraprofessionals and licensed court-access assistants who are not lawyers.
Advertisement
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.
JURIST
AUGUST 8, 2024
UN experts in Geneva issued a press release urging the Australian government to immediately fulfill its commitment to compensate the families of 39 murdered victims of war crimes in Afghanistan in adherence to International Human Rights Law (IHRL) and International Humanitarian Law (IHL) on Wednesday. A military inquiry that was conducted in 2020 indicated that when the Australian soldiers were deployed in a NATO-led International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan in 2012, the soldiers k
Paralegal Brief brings together the best content for paralegals and legal professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders
JURIST
AUGUST 8, 2024
Civil society representatives spoke to the UN Security Council on Wednesday, arguing that gender perspectives must be integrated into all components of peace missions. The speakers emphasized that the “critical situation in Sudan provides fundamental lessons for the United Nations to draw down or terminate peacekeeping missions in other transitional countries where women’s lives are at stake.” Recent departures of peace operations from critical hotspots have led to security lap
Above The Law
AUGUST 8, 2024
Shay Assad, a former Pentagon director of defense pricing, is back assisting the Air Force on three programs - and could be tagged for more in the future. The post The ‘Bill Belichick’ Of Pentagon Contracts Is Negotiating A Deal On AMRAAM Missiles appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
AUGUST 8, 2024
The Ontario Superior Court of Justice (ONSC) certified a class action lawsuit on Tuesday involving the Canadian federal government and the detention of 8,360 immigration detainees in 87 provincial prisons across Canada. The plaintiffs in the class action include two representative plaintiffs, Tyron Richard, and Alexis Garcia Paez, as well as members of a subclass of plaintiffs who have been detained in provincial prisons.
ABA Journal
AUGUST 8, 2024
A law firm known for its industry-leading announcements on bonuses and pay hikes will be paying summer bonuses this year.
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!
Above The Law
AUGUST 8, 2024
Will other Biglaw firms step up? The post BREAKING: Milbank Wows Associates With Summer Bonuses Up To $25,000! appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
AUGUST 8, 2024
The Libyan Attorney General’s Office ordered the detention of oil and gas minister Khalifa Abdul Sadiq on financial corruption charges Wednesday. The office stated that Abdul Sadiq violated the law by coercing a corporate accountant to approve a document that authorized an unidentified foreign company to spend 457.6 million euros and acted inconsistently with his duties.
Above The Law
AUGUST 8, 2024
There *are* other career options besides partner. The post Biglaw Partnership Is Just Less Appealing Than It Used To Be appeared first on Above the Law.
Law 360
AUGUST 8, 2024
The U.S. Supreme Court’s eventual decision in Wisconsin Bell v. U.S., determining whether reimbursements paid by the E-rate program are "claims" under the False Claims Act, may affect other federal programs that do not require payments to be made by the U.S. Department of the Treasury, says David Colapinto at Kohn Kohn.
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.
Above The Law
AUGUST 8, 2024
They yanked that sucker right out. (Sorry, not sorry.) The post MN Court Flushes Lawsuit Over ‘Tampon Tim’s’ Felon Voting Law appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
AUGUST 8, 2024
The UK government, Wednesday, urged social media platforms to take responsibility for harmful online content in light of the surge of violent anti-immigration riots sweeping the UK and a recent online anti-immigration “hit list.” Government regulator OfCom has released an open letter to UK online service providers about content on their platforms which may incite violence and criminal offenses in the UK.
Above The Law
AUGUST 8, 2024
The first firm to fall in line and follow Milbank on summer bonuses is going to start a domino effect. Which one will it be? The post It’s Only A Matter Of Time Before Biglaw Firms Match Milbank’s Bonuses To ‘Stay Competitive’ appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
AUGUST 8, 2024
The Copenhagen District Court sentenced a Polish citizen to four months in prison and imposed on him an entry ban for six years for assaulting Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen in June, local media reported on Wednesday. In a verdict rendered by a unanimous jury, the Copenhagen District Court convicted the man for violence against an official in office after finding him guilty of hitting Prime Minister Frederiksen on her shoulder.
Advertisement
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
Above The Law
AUGUST 8, 2024
There's a lot more to the case than the implosion. The post OceanGate Targeted With $50M Suit Over Titan Failure appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
AUGUST 8, 2024
The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) and the Police Reforms Working Group published a statement on Wednesday urging the National Police Service to respect and uphold human rights ahead of Thursday’s planned demonstrations. The joint statement underscores the police’s constitutional commitment to preserve the right to peaceful assembly while also protecting demonstrators from armed groups seeking to disrupt the protests.
Above The Law
AUGUST 8, 2024
Hell of a bell to un-ring. The post YSL Trial Welcomes Back Jury Assuming They Can Kindly Forget All That Murder Testimony appeared first on Above the Law.
ABA Journal
AUGUST 8, 2024
A federal judge who ruled that Google is a monopolist declined to sanction the search engine for failing to preserve internal chat messages, even though…
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
AUGUST 8, 2024
* Forget counting cards! Fake lawyer convinced casino to just hand over $750K. [ 8 News Now ] * Biglaw starting to wonder if AI is even capable of improving the practice beyond back-office tasks -- this might be as good as it gets. [ Bloomberg Law News ] * Fake money purveyor FTX settles with CFTC for $12.7B real money. [ Law360 ] * Dog and cat owners head to the Supreme Court. [ Reuters ] * Sidley associate prepping for the Paralympics. [ National Law Journal ] * LexisNexis parent sued over tra
HowAppealing
AUGUST 8, 2024
“Chuck Schumer’s plan to create a constitutional crisis; The Senate majority leader is proposing a radical plan to hamstring the Supreme Court”: Columnist Jason Willick has this essay online at The Washington Post.
Above The Law
AUGUST 8, 2024
We love working with you. The post Thanks To Our Awesome Advertisers appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
AUGUST 8, 2024
“Judge Ezra’s Worrying Behavior in the Buoy Case; Judge Ezra boasted about knowing the judges on the Fifth Circuit, being sworn into the Texas Bar by the Chief Judge’s husband, and threatened to have the Deputy Solicitor General’s lawyer removed from the courtroom”: Josh Blackman has this post at “The Volokh Conspiracy.
Advertisement
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.
Expert insights. Personalized for you.
117 
Let's personalize your content