Law 360

APRIL 1, 2024

Legal department hires during the past few weeks included high-profile appointments at John Deere, Geico and Zoom. Here, Law360 Pulse looks at some of the top in-house announcements from March.

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Attorney at Work

APRIL 1, 2024

Jay Harrington | Clients are buying based on a promise you’ll deliver in a high-stakes matter, which is why trust is so vital. The post The Trust Equation: The Most Important Formula for Developing New Business appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms & Lawyers.

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JURIST

APRIL 1, 2024

Puntland refused to recognize the authority of the federal government of Somalia on Sunday, rejecting the latest constitutional reforms approved by the Somali Parliament. The Council of Ministers declared in a statement that Puntland withdrew its recognition and trust in the federal government of Somalia and called for a “mutually agreed constitutional process” and a public referendum in which Puntland participates to pass the new constitution.

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Above The Law

APRIL 1, 2024

The Northern District of Texas decides to ignore the new federal judicial rules because YOLO. The post Chief Justice Roberts Tried To Save The Credibility Of The Judiciary, But Some Judges Just Want To Watch The World Burn appeared first on Above the Law.

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JURIST

APRIL 1, 2024

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Russia demanded extradition from Ukraine of all individuals connected with terrorist acts on Sunday. According to the press release, Russian authorities conducted an investigation that led to the conclusion that the terrorist attack that took place at the Crocus City Hall in Krasnogorsk on March 22 was related to Ukraine.

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JURIST

APRIL 1, 2024

The home of Libyan Prime Minister, Abdulhamid al-Dbeibah, was hit by rocket propelled grenades on Sunday, in what is believed to be a targeted attack. No casualities and minimal damages were reported by an anonymous Libyan minister, and no one has currently claimed responsibility for the attack. The attack could further separate an already divided country.

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Above The Law

APRIL 1, 2024

I come to roast Alito, not to praise him. The post Happy Birthday Samuel Alito (April Fools’!) appeared first on Above the Law.

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JURIST

APRIL 1, 2024

Peru’s Prosecutor’s Office ordered President Dina Boluarte on Sunday to present all Rolex watches in her possession on April 5 after a raid on her home and office amid the corruption investigation. By an order of the Supreme Court of Justice, the action against Boluarte was conducted on Saturday night till the early hours of Sunday, when police raided Boluarte’s home, office, and the presidential residence in the Government Palace.

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Above The Law

APRIL 1, 2024

AI's foray into the creative domain, producing works that rival human creations, has sparked a debate on the future of creativity itself. The post The Intersection Of Human Creativity And AI: A Legal Renaissance appeared first on Above the Law.

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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?

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JURIST

APRIL 1, 2024

The Islamabad High Court granted an appeal to former Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday, suspending his 14-year sentence for the conviction on graft charges, according to a statement from his political party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf. The appeal pertains to the Toshakhana corruption case , in which Khan was accused of selling state gifts. The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party has consistently maintained that the charges against Khan were baseless and expressed confidence that justice would be serv

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Above The Law

APRIL 1, 2024

More firms need to change their wellbeing programming to better assist their attorneys. The post Biglaw Mental Health Needs To Be About More Than Just ‘Puppy Yoga’ appeared first on Above the Law.

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CARET Legal

APRIL 1, 2024

The average billable hours for attorneys can swing widely, influenced by elements such as the size and reputation of the law firm, the attorney’s level of experience, and the area of law practiced. Calculating billable hours as a law firm can be overwhelming. The question often surfaces: “How many hours do most lawyers bill?” By offering insights into the average billable hours for attorneys and their integration into daily legal practice, we can help create clarity.

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Above The Law

APRIL 1, 2024

The struggling brick-and-mortar retailer of the eminently online orderable got its partisans hopes up once more, only to seriously let them down yet again. The post GameStop Does It Again appeared first on Above the Law.

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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.

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InHouseBlog

APRIL 1, 2024

Are long hours the norm that should be celebrated? Or should we embrace AI tools that help boost productivity and give opportunities for better work-life balance? In the legal profession, thoughts like these often fly in the face of colleagues and overlords who say “if you don’t work on Saturday, don’t even bother coming in on Sunday” For many, once boundaries have eroded “ work is all that is left “ “I have a friend who’s a serial entrepreneur and

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Above The Law

APRIL 1, 2024

You and me both. The post This Supreme Court Justice Is ‘Annoyed’ By The Court’s Focus On History appeared first on Above the Law.

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Law 360

APRIL 1, 2024

Google LLC on Monday agreed to delete billions of data records that reflect certified class members' private browsing activities as part of a nonmonetary eve-of-trial settlement to resolve allegations that the tech giant surreptitiously tracks Chrome users running the browser's incognito mode.

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Above The Law

APRIL 1, 2024

This is the Biglaw firm's fourth group lateral hire in 2024 alone. The post Biglaw Firm’s Group Lateral Hire Results In Closure Of Nearly 50-Year-Old Boutique appeared first on Above the Law.

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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.

LLRX

APRIL 1, 2024

Professor Eileen Culloty explains how deepfake audio technology is at a level of sophistication that makes detection difficult. Deepfake videos still struggle with certain human features, such as the representation of hands, but the technology is still young, and the 2024 election is in the direct path of its use.

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Above The Law

APRIL 1, 2024

If your client journey is more like an off-road experience, this episode of the Non-Eventcast is for you. The post All Aboard! How To Get Intake Right In A Law Firm appeared first on Above the Law.

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ABA Journal

APRIL 1, 2024

The federal courts in the Northern District of Texas won’t implement a new policy that aims to curb "judge shopping" by randomly assigning some civil…

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HowAppealing

APRIL 1, 2024

“Governor announces six finalists for two Minnesota Supreme Court seats; By midsummer, Walz is replacing retiring justices G. Barry Anderson and Margaret Chutich”: Rochelle Olson of The Minneapolis Star Tribune has this report. The post “Governor announces six finalists for two Minnesota Supreme Court seats; By midsummer, Walz is replacing retiring justices G.

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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!

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Above The Law

APRIL 1, 2024

The LexisNexis 2024 Investing in Legal Innovation Survey revealed an intriguing gap in expectations regarding the use of generative AI in law firms between corporate clients and law firm leaders. The post Meeting Efficiency Expectations Of Corporate Clients With Gen AI appeared first on Above the Law.

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HowAppealing

APRIL 1, 2024

“US Judge Shopping Curb Thwarted as Texas Court Resists; Northern District of Texas has come under scrutiny over judge shopping; Judiciary urged courts to change case assignment rules”: Jacqueline Thomsen of Bloomberg Law has this report. The post “US Judge Shopping Curb Thwarted as Texas Court Resists; Northern District of Texas has come under scrutiny over judge shopping; Judiciary urged courts to change case assignment rules” appeared first on How Appealing.

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Law 360

APRIL 1, 2024

Former Minnesota Supreme Court Chief Justice Lorie Gildea, now at Greenberg Traurig, offers strategies on writing more effective appellate briefs from her time on the bench.

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HowAppealing

APRIL 1, 2024

“What we have learned about the Supreme Court’s right-wingers”: Columnist Jennifer Rubin has this essay online at The Washington Post. The post “What we have learned about the Supreme Court’s right-wingers” appeared first on How Appealing.

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Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor

Ready to cut through the AI hype and learn exactly how to use these tools in your legal work? Join this webinar to get practical guidance from attorney and AI legal expert, Joe Stephens, who understands what really matters for legal professionals! What You'll Learn: Evaluate AI Tools Like a Pro 🔍 Learn which tools are worth your time and how to spot potential security and ethics risks before they become problems.

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