Above The Law
JANUARY 21, 2025
DEI isn't just a moral imperative -- its a business necessity. The post The Business Case For Diversity: Why DEI Is Essential For Success, With Malobi Achike appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
JANUARY 21, 2025
Ghana President John Dramani Mahama established a Constitutional Review Committee on Sunday to address gaps in implementing the 1992 constitution and continue the work of a former Constitutional Review Committee in 2010. According to a press release, the Constitutional Review Committee was created to “enhance democratic governance within the country.” Professor Kwasi Prempeh, the Executive Director of the Ghana Center for Democratic Development was named the committee chairperson.
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My Shingle
JANUARY 21, 2025
This blog post is based on a free 50-minute webinar on AIredflagsfor lawyers. To access the fullwebinar, click HERE. Generative AI (GenAI) is revolutionizing industries worldwide, including the legal profession. While this technology presents immense opportunities, it also comes with unique challenges that lawyers must understand and navigate. This guide highlights the red flags lawyers… The post Unlocking the Potential of Generative AI for Lawyers: Red Flags and Best Practices appeared fi
JURIST
JANUARY 21, 2025
The US Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to hear a challenge to Pennsylvania’s mail-in ballot date requirements. The plaintiffs in the class action lawsuit include the NAACP, the American Civil Liberties Union, and local voting organizations. They initiated the suit in 2022 after the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ordered county election boards to reject mail-in ballots with a missing or incorrectly written date, resulting in more than 10,000 ballots being rejected.
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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.
Attorney at Work
JANUARY 21, 2025
Gene Commander | Strategies for leveraging AI for growth, talent development, and improved client service. The post AI in Law Firms: The AI Revolution in the Business of Law appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
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HowAppealing
JANUARY 21, 2025
“Cheyenne Mountain Zoos elephants are not ‘legal persons’ under the law, Colorado Supreme Court rules; The Colorado Supreme Court upheld El Paso County District Courts June ruling on Tuesday”: Lauren Penington and Katie Langford of The Denver Post have this report. And Monique Merrill of Courthouse News Service has an article headlined “ Elephants denied personhood must sue to leave zoo: Colorado Supreme Court; The high court rejected arguments that elephants qualif
JURIST
JANUARY 21, 2025
Amnesty International’s Deputy Director for Eastern Europe and Central Asia Denis Krivosheev said on Monday that the sentences handed down to participants in May protests against the law on “foreign influence” in Georgia, demonstrate the government’s brutality against the opposition, calling them a “parody of justice.” Krivosheev criticized the police for the mistreatment of protesters and stressed that the imposition of criminal punishment should be in line w
NCBA
JANUARY 21, 2025
By Lakisha Chichester Erica Weiss serves as the senior paralegal, office manager, and case manager for attorney Michael D. Nash at Lloyd & Nash, PLLC, in downtown Greensboro. With over eight years of experience, Erica specializes in case management, client communication, and attorney schedule coordination. Her core strengths include maintaining detailed case files, conducting thorough […] The post Paralegal Spotlight: Erica Weiss first appeared on NCBarBlog.
JURIST
JANUARY 21, 2025
South Korean detained President Yoon Suk Yeol denied on Tuesday that he ordered the military to drag lawmakers out of parliament during a short-lived plan to impose martial law. Having skipped the first two of five planned hearings in his impeachment trial, Yoon made his first appearance before South Korea’s Constitutional Court, where approximately 4,000 supporters gathered amid heavy security.
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!
ClimateChange-ClimateLaw
JANUARY 21, 2025
Today, the Sabin Center published a report that looks back on climate litigation developments since the beginning of 2024. This second installment in our year-end series revisits significant cases and rulings from around the world and connects them to overarching themes. The report draws from the Sabin Centers United States and Global Climate Litigation databases and monthly litigation updates.
JURIST
JANUARY 21, 2025
New South Wales (NSW) Premier Chris Minns stated in a press conference on Sunday that he intends to strengthen the Australian state’s hate speech laws. Premier Minns’ statement follows a string of antisemitic attacks across Australia. Premier Minns indicated that the Labor party would table to discuss hate speech laws and protest laws when parliament discussion resumes in February.
Rocket Matter
JANUARY 21, 2025
Learn how big tech has changed the legal industry Free Guide The Small Firms Guide to Big Tech While any change in how you operate your law office can feel overwhelming, theres never been a better time to start migrating your office structures online. Big tech changed the game in how we run our everyday lives, so stay up to date with the latest available software solutions to keep clients happy.
LawSites
JANUARY 21, 2025
LegalOn Technologies today released My Playbooks, a new feature that enables legal teams to customize the platform’s AI contract review system according to their internal standards and preferred language.
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
JANUARY 21, 2025
The quest to make revoking birthright citizenship a 'mainstream' view needs to end. The post Reminder: Attacks On Birthright Citizenship Are White Nationalist Propaganda Masquerading As Law-Talkin’ appeared first on Above the Law.
ABA Journal
JANUARY 21, 2025
The University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School is facing a lawsuit alleging that the school violated First Amendment principles and anti-discrimination laws when it disciplined…
Above The Law
JANUARY 21, 2025
If youre unhappy, stop chasing the things that dont truly fulfill you. The post Reclaiming Joy In Law: Lessons On Purpose And Happiness appeared first on Above the Law.
EvidenceProf Blog
JANUARY 21, 2025
Prior to 2011, Alabama determined the admissibility of expert evidence by applying the Frye test, which asks a judge to consider whether an expert technique or technology is "generally accepted" in the relevant expert community (e.g., whether latent fingerprint comparison.
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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
Above The Law
JANUARY 21, 2025
China has become a key piece of Foresite Capitals investment and company formation strategy. During the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference, Managing Director Michael Rome shared his thoughts on why biotech in China is booming as well as therapeutic areas where he sees promising science. The post VC Firm Foresite Capital Dishes on Biotech Innovation in China, Opportunities in Immunology appeared first on MedCity News.
ABA Journal
JANUARY 21, 2025
The ABA Journal is read by half of the nation's 1 million lawyers every month. It covers the trends, people and finances of the legal profession from Wall Street to Main Street to Pennsylvania Avenue.
Above The Law
JANUARY 21, 2025
This is just smart lawyering. The post The ACLU’s Strategic Play In The Birthright Citizenship Case appeared first on Above the Law.
ABA Journal
JANUARY 21, 2025
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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
JANUARY 21, 2025
Once again, there are more women in law school than ever before. The post Women Soar To Exciting New Heights When It Comes To Law School Enrollment appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
JANUARY 21, 2025
“Supreme Court seems skeptical of court-shopping claim against vape makers; The FDA says vaping companies are improperly gaming the court system, filing claims in an appeals court they think will be sympathetic to them”: Justin Jouvenal of The Washington Post has this report.
Above The Law
JANUARY 21, 2025
The office closure trend continues into the new year, marking the 16th U.S.-based firm to reduce its presence in China. The post Yet Another Biglaw Firm Closes Up Shop At One Of Its China Offices appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
JANUARY 21, 2025
“UT alumnus appointed as Texas Supreme Court Chief Justice”: Isaiah Williams of The Daily Texas has this report.
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