NCBA
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
By Andrea M. Blosser In the legal field, the term “pro bono” refers to legal services provided voluntarily and without payment. While most people think of attorneys when they hear about pro bono work, paralegals play an equally important role in providing these services. In North Carolina, pro bono paralegal work not only supports access […] The post The Importance of Pro Bono Paralegal Work first appeared on NCBarBlog.
JURIST
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
The Inter-American Court of Human Rights released its ruling in the Case of Pérez Lucas et al v. Guatemala on Thursday, finding the State responsible for the forced disappearance of four Indigenous human rights defenders in 1989. The court determined that Guatemala violated multiple rights under the American Convention on Human Rights when state agents forcibly disappeared Agapito Pérez Lucas, Nicolás Mateo, Macario Pú Chivalán, and Luis Ruiz Luis, who were Indigenous Maya K’iche’ me
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Attorney at Work
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
This is your annual opportunity to make some things happen in marketing and business development. Don’t miss it! The post New Year, New Marketing Opportunities for Your Law Practice appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
JURIST
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) announced in a report on Thursday that the Fulton County Jail in Atlanta routinely violates the constitutional rights of individuals in its custody. The DOJ’s report revealed the findings of a civil rights investigation launched in July 2023, uncovering pervasive abuses at the facility that included failures to protect inmates from violence, the use of excessive force, and neglect of essential medical care and humane living conditions.
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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
Patently O
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
by Dennis Crouch Recent patent prosecution data reveals a striking trend: the percentage of utility patents containing "non-transitory" software claims continued to increase -- from virtually zero 15 years ago to nearly 22% in 2024. This dramatic rise illustrates both the central role of software in our patent system and the peculiar formalistic requirements that have emerged around software patent eligibility under 35 U.S.C. § 101.
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CaseFleet
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Handling complex medical malpractice defense cases, often with over 20,000 pages of medical records, requires more than just organization—it demands efficiency and precision. For Tom Prato , a partner at Brown, Gruttadaro & Prato PLLC in Rochester, NY, staying ahead means using Casefleet since 2017 to streamline his document review and case management process.
JURIST
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled on Thursday that Poland violated the right to a fair trial enshrined in Article 6 of the European Convention on Human Rights by quashing and modifying the sentence of a prisoner who had already served the majority of his sentence. The Polish applicant, Zakrewski, contended that Poland violated his right to a fair trial by reopening his criminal proceedings with the sole aim of increasing the penalty originally imposed.
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
After this, you'll probably be even more convinced that judge shopping is a problem. The post Unhinged Federal Judge Thinks Criticizing Judge Shopping Causes Death Threats appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
The UN Special Rapporteur on Torture, Alice Edwards, on Thursday called on Ecuador to investigate and prosecute the alleged torture of its former vice president Jorge Glas. The Special Rapporteur raised alarm over the conditions of Glas, who has shown signs of physical and psychological torture. According to medical reports provided, Glas has suffered “dislocated thumbs, lacerations on wrists from over-use of handcuffs, and contusions and bruising on his arms, thighs and thorax” whic
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?
Blackstone Career Institute
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
How to Get a Job after Prison After sleeping uncomfortably, operating in fight-or-flight mode, and having your every action monitored by others, you now are responsible to make decisions about how to live your life. You have the opportunity to re-write your story—consider who you will be and what you will do. Freedom is a beautiful thing, but it can also be alarming, especially when you’ve lived in a very structured environment and haven’t practiced decision-making for some time.
JURIST
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
The Hong Kong High Court on Thursday sentenced the ringleader of a bomb plot targeting Hong Kong police to 23 years and 10 months imprisonment. Ng Chi-hung was convicted of “conspiracy to commit a bombing of prescribed object” under the United Nations (Anti-Terrorism Measures) Ordinance. The court also sentenced six other individuals. Wong Chun-keung, the leader of the “Dragon Slaying Brigade,” was sentenced to prison for 13 years and six months.
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
At least he's apologized. The post Biglaw Partner Throws Temper Tantrum When Pregnant Associate Nabs His Parking Spot appeared first on Above the Law.
Conflict of Laws
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
The Department ‘Law & Anthropology ’ of the Max Planck Institute for Social Anthropology in Halle, Germany, is offering positions in the Max Planck Research Group ‘Transformations in Private Law: Culture, Climate, and Technology’ headed by Mareike Schmidt for two doctoral students with projects on Cultural Embeddedness of Private Law. The full advertisement can be found here.
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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.
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
The Biglaw firms in question are some of the worst when it comes to exacerbating climate change. The post Biglaw Firms Draw Protesters Over Their Work Driving Climate Change appeared first on Above the Law.
EvidenceProf Blog
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Courts across the country have held that attorneys cannot ask prospective jurors "improper commitment" questions during jury selection. As the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia put it in its recent opinion in State v. Michael J., 2024 WL.
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Please oh please, let the universe give us one perfect, hilarious thing. The post Rudy’s Lawyers Are Pulling The Ripcord appeared first on Above the Law.
ABA Journal
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Ari Kaplan recently spoke with Greg Hong, the co-founder and CEO of Steno, a tech-enabled provider of legal support and court reporting services.
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Uncover the secret to breaking language barriers and expanding your e-learning reach! This powerful use case reveals how Cesco Linguistic Services transformed 19 training modules for the Colorado Department of Early Childhood into culturally relevant courses in Arabic and Spanish—delivered on time and exceeding expectations. Learn how to localize your content seamlessly, avoid costly pitfalls, and connect with diverse audiences like never before.
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
From the that's-not-how-any-of-this-works dept. The post You Don’t Believe In Free Markets And Free Speech If You’re Demanding Criminal Charges Against People For Their Free Market, Free Speech Decisions appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
“Federalist Society Leader Thanks Liberal Panelists After Ambush”: Suzanne Monyak of Bloomberg Law has this report.
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Integrity should be seen as a strategic asset, not a compliance requirement. The post How Legal Leaders Can Drive Integrity In Today’s Business World appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
“Federal Judicial Selection in the Next Administration”: The Federalist Society has posted this video on Youtube, along with a video titled “ On Building a Courageous and Effective Career.
Speaker: Andrew Klein
Are there mysteries lurking in your family tree? 🕵 No, not a long-lost half-brother - I'm talking about a patent family tree! IP paralegals need fast and easy ways to verify and report on essential data about foreign equivalents of US assets. Join us to master the global scope of key assets to support prosecution, portfolio management, litigation, licensing, competitive monitoring and more!
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
If you can get in, that is. The post Want A Federal Clerkship? You Should Consider This Law School. appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
“US Supreme Court Bucks Recent Trend, Announces Opinion Release; Justices to release first opinion in argued case Nov. 22; Cases from October sitting likely candidates for decision”: Kimberly Strawbridge Robinson of Bloomberg Law has this report.
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Which four words do you think will scare a lawyer the most? The post How To Scare A Lawyer: The Winner appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
“A GOP Supreme Court will now decide the fate of transgender Americans; The legal question in United States v. Skrmetti is whether the word ‘all’ means ‘all’; There’s no guarantee that this Court will say that it does”: Ian Millhiser has this essay online at Vox.
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