Attorney at Work
JULY 10, 2024
David Hunter | The biggest factor driving your financial health is your behavior — understand where your money is going and focus on these four metrics. The post Attorney Financial Planning Made Simple: 4 Vital Signs You Need to Track appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
JURIST
JULY 10, 2024
A report detailing significant human rights violations caused by the Taliban’s “moral oversight” on Wednesday was released by the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA). Enclosed within the report was a comprehensive review of policy settings implemented by the de facto Ministry for the Propagation of Virtue and the Prevention of Vice (MPVPV) which the UNAMA found to have negatively affected the human rights and fundamental freedoms of Afghans.
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Paralegal Bootcamp
JULY 10, 2024
It is the question that gets asked most often: How can I get my foot in the door as a litigation paralegal with no experience? Watch the quick video above to learn how. If you prefer to read, the transcript is below. The free download mentioned in the video is the Litigation Paralegal Professional Development Plan, and you can get a copy here. Personal Injury Paralegal Boot Camp As a personal injury paralegal, you have an important role in the pre-litigation phase of your claim files.
JURIST
JULY 10, 2024
Another mass grave is reported to have been found in the desert along the Libya-Tunisia border, UN Human Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk confirmed in an address to the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva on Tuesday. The mass grave would be the second found in Libya this year. During his address, Türk committed his Office to following up on these reports: We are following up on reports of another mass grave recently discovered in the desert area at the Libya-Tunsia border.
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Litigation is expensive. Expert witnesses, depositions, staffing, and a long list of other expenses can limit your firm’s options. They strain cash flow, limit taking on new clients, and can even impact case strategy. This guide simplifies the complex world of litigation financing and compares different models and how they can impact the access to justice your firm provides to clients.
LDA PRO
JULY 10, 2024
Evicting a tenant can be a stressful and time-consuming process for any landlord. It can be intimidating to deal with uncooperative tenants, complex legality, and the possibility of mistakes. Here’s where LDA Pro Legal’s eviction paralegal steps in, It offers a comprehensive suite of services designed to empower landlords and navigate the eviction process with confidence.
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HowAppealing
JULY 10, 2024
“Whoops, the progressive road to nirvana ran into a Supreme Court detour; Two Supreme Court rulings block the progressive drive to concentrate power in the executive branch”: Columnist George F. Will has this essay online at The Washington Post.
JURIST
JULY 10, 2024
Nicaragua on Tuesday ordered the closure and seizure of assets of Radio Maria, a Catholic radio station run by prominent government critic Bishop Rolando Alvarez. Alvarez was exiled to the Vatican after being released from house arrest on treason charges. The decision by the interior ministry was announced via the government’s official gazette. Taking full effect, it deprives the radio and 12 other mostly religious NGOs of their legal personalities.
Above The Law
JULY 10, 2024
The merged firm will be 250 lawyers strong, across 16 offices in the northeast. The post Leading Law Firms To Combine, Creating Regional Powerhouse appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
JULY 10, 2024
Human Rights Watch said on Tuesday that a Saudi Arabia court sentenced 47-year-old Saudi teacher Asaad al-Ghamdi to 20 years in prison over charges relating to his social media activity. Asaad al-Ghamdi is the brother of Saeed bin Nasser al-Ghamdi, a government critic living in the UK. Human Rights Watch said that Saudi authorities often engage in transnational repression against the family members of overseas critics to coerce critics to return to Saudi Arabia.
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A Synergistic Approach to eDiscovery In the space of eDiscovery, the convergence of document summarization, sentiment analysis, and chatbots represents a significant change in how legal professionals navigate and manage electronic information. These technologies not only expedite the review process but also empower legal teams with deeper insights into the emotional context and key information within electronic documents.
Above The Law
JULY 10, 2024
With so much cash flowing, you could say there's magic in the air at this Biglaw firm. The post Top Biglaw Firm Announces Record Revenue Of More Than $2 Billion appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
JULY 10, 2024
Law students and young lawyers in Afghanistan are reporting for JURIST on the situation there after the Taliban takeover. For privacy and security reasons, we are withholding the name of our correspondent filing this dispatch. Three days ago, at a checkpoint in Herat, the terrorist group of the Taliban tried to stop a bike rider, but he didn’t obey and he escaped.
LawSites
JULY 10, 2024
Whether you are a purchaser, designer or user of legal tech in your firm or organization, it is important to understand the basics of user experience and user interface design. Now there is an online course to help you do just that.
JURIST
JULY 10, 2024
The government of India’s Uttar Pradesh state on Tuesday suspended six police and government officials for their negligence and lapses which led to the deadly stampede in Hathras district, according to local media. The decision was made after the Special Investigation Team (SIT) submitted their report on the incident that occurred on July 2. According to reports from Indian media, the SIT held the organisers responsible for the stampede due to their negligence and failure to make arrangeme
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Selecting and implementing CLM technology can be daunting, leading to underutilization or abandonment. Factors like provider differentiation, inadequate planning, and lack of user training contribute to these failures. Recognizing these pitfalls is crucial for successful adoption, ensuring organizations harness the full potential of CLM for streamlined contract management.
Above The Law
JULY 10, 2024
Judge Newman plans on appealing. Not the first time she dissented on a judge's decision. The post D.C. District Court Rules Against Pauline Newman appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
JULY 10, 2024
The missile attacks that hit Ukraine on Monday morning were likely caused by a direct hit from Russia, the head of the Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine, Danielle Bell, said on Tuesday. Although video footage was analyzed and an assessment was made at the site of the incident, further investigations are necessary. Bell stated that the attack on Okhmatdyt children’s hospital was one of the most shocking attacks seen since the onset of the invasion.
Above The Law
JULY 10, 2024
Is your midsize firm one of the best of the best? See if your law firm made the cut. The post Vault ‘Quality Of Life’ Rankings: The Best Midsize Law Firms To Work For (2025) appeared first on Above the Law.
Law 360
JULY 10, 2024
Keurig Dr. Pepper has been accused in Illinois state court of sending mass anti-union text messages to the personal cellphone numbers of its factory workers, in violation of their privacy.
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CLM tools have always strived to push contract management into the digital age for almost 30 years. But the complexities of digitising a legal document are numerous. The current scenarios in business development have shown that having a fully automated CLM has become a mandate for every law firm and in-house legal department. To determine if you need a CLM system, it's essential to clearly identify the on-ground business challenges you aim to solve.
Above The Law
JULY 10, 2024
Private equity partners will lead both offices. The post Weil Gotshal Opening Up Not One, But Two New California Offices appeared first on Above the Law.
Law 360
JULY 10, 2024
A Manhattan federal jury on Wednesday convicted Archegos founder Bill Hwang of illegally injecting over $100 billion into Wall Street markets with lies to banks that ballooned stocks and his assets, before running his family-office hedge fund into the ground.
Above The Law
JULY 10, 2024
The implications of the Corporate Transparency Act are profound. The post Navigating The CTA: A Guide For In-House Lawyers appeared first on Above the Law.
Law 360
JULY 10, 2024
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and the Federal Reserve on Wednesday leveled nearly $136 million in penalties against Citigroup Inc. and its national bank subsidiary Citibank for failing to meet risk management remediation milestones laid out in 2020 consent orders with the regulators.
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Above The Law
JULY 10, 2024
Careful what you wish for. The post Rudy Giuliani’s Loses His Sh*t During Bankruptcy Hearing appeared first on Above the Law.
Law 360
JULY 10, 2024
One of two security and law enforcement unions embroiled in defamation suits in Michigan federal court has informed the court that it has filed for bankruptcy in Pennsylvania, pausing the claims against it a week before trial.
Above The Law
JULY 10, 2024
Summer associate scandals may be a thing of the past. but cringey summers remain in style. The post The Most Awkward 2024 Summer Associate Moments… So Far appeared first on Above the Law.
Law 360
JULY 10, 2024
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has received heated feedback regarding its proposal to make follow-on patents easier to invalidate, with drug pricing advocates applauding it, top technology and pharma companies decrying it, and high-profile officials calling the proposal an overstep of the agency's authority.
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Above The Law
JULY 10, 2024
Where are those summer bonuses? Don't give up hope yet. The post Biglaw’s Big Billing Bonanza appeared first on Above the Law.
Law 360
JULY 10, 2024
A Michigan subsidiary of MGM failed a requirement to request an alternative apportionment method before going to court in its challenge of a corporate income tax assessed on gains from its sale of an interest in a riverboat casino, the state Court of Claims ruled.
Above The Law
JULY 10, 2024
Congrats to the firm! The post The Biglaw Firm With Real Project Finance Know-How appeared first on Above the Law.
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