NCBA
MARCH 6, 2025
By Rachel L. Royal When I began working as a paralegal, I envisioned spending my entire career in a law office. I dreamed of working at a big firm and specializing in family law. I had found my calling and loved the work I did because it gave me a deep sense of purpose […] The post Career Crossroads: How Paralegal Skills Open Unexpected Doors first appeared on NCBarBlog.
JURIST
MARCH 6, 2025
The Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal unanimously quashed on Thursday the convictions of opposition activists Chow Hang-tung, Tang Ngok-kwan and Tsui Hon-kwong of failing to comply with notice to provide information under Article 43 of the China-imposed National Security Law (NSL). The legal dispute concerns the criminal elements of section 3(3) in Schedule 5 of Implementation Rules for Article 43.
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Attorney at Work
MARCH 6, 2025
Process Improvement Tips | Most meetings are a colassal waste of time. Let's fix that. The post Stop Wasting Time: How to Run More Efficient Law Firm Meetings appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
JURIST
MARCH 6, 2025
The Greek parliament set up a committee on Tuesday to investigate allegations against a former deputy minister of obstructing a previous investigation into the country’s 2023 disastrous train crash. Human Rights Watch welcomed the decision as an opportunity to address the broader decline of the rule of law. The former deputy minister Christos Triantopoulos is facing allegations of obstructing the investigations by unlawfully hiding debris and tampering with the crash site.
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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.
Above The Law
MARCH 6, 2025
Getty Images Legal Operations has evolved into a vital strategic function, helping in-house legal teams navigate todays increasingly complex business landscape. As companies face growing regulatory demands, financial pressures, and the rapid adoption of AI, the partnership between General Counsel and Legal Ops has never been more important. By working together, GCs and Legal Ops leaders can ensure that legal departments are not only efficient but also proactive, business-aligned, and future-read
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Above The Law
MARCH 6, 2025
(Photo by Kevin Lamarque-Pool/Getty Images) In the backlash against DEI, someone has to champion a legal defense that will prevent us from spiraling toward a monoculture. Who better than than one of the justices that oversaw the arguments against affirmative action? Justice Jackson is no stranger to diversity — she got a lot of attention for her historically informed reading of the 14th amendment.
JURIST
MARCH 6, 2025
The Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal unanimously upheld Thursday the convictions of the opposition activist Tam Tak Chi of uttering seditious words under now-repealed section 10(1)(b) of the Crimes Ordinance. The case concerns whether the prosecution must prove the defendant’s intention to incite third parties to violence or public order for a sedition offense.
Above The Law
MARCH 6, 2025
By now, generative artificial intelligence (AI) is undoubtedly on your radar. Youve heard about the benefits it offers but have also seen headlines about false case citations. Youre curious about its potential but arent sure how and when to jump on the bandwagon. Should you adopt it soon or wait until it matures? If you decide now is the time, how do you ensure ethical implementation in your law firm?
Conflict of Laws
MARCH 6, 2025
The OSAKA UNIVERSITY LAW REVIEW (OULR) is a prestigious international academic journal on law and politics with a rich history. Published annually by the Graduate School of Law and Politics at Osaka University since 1952, the OULR offers a valuable platform for discussing and sharing information on Japanese law and politics, all presented in English and other foreign languages including French and German from a comparative law perspective.
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
MARCH 6, 2025
Its a golden age for thought leadership, and any lawyer can step into the spotlight and build their reputation. However, you also have a practice to run, leaving you with little time to share valuable insights and actively engage with your audience so that you can position yourself as a go-to expert in your field. With the right platforms and strategies, youll boost your credibility, grow your network, and even attract new business along the way.
ClimateChange-ClimateLaw
MARCH 6, 2025
On November 26, 2024, the Supreme Administrative Court of the Czech Republic dismissed the countrys first strategic climate case ( Klimatick aloba R v. Czech Republic ), finding that the European Union (EU)s commitment to reduce emissions by 55 percent by 2030 is a collective obligation, not an individual one for Czechia. In the EU Member States, cases referring to the 55% target have appeared also in Spain and Belgium.
Above The Law
MARCH 6, 2025
Rupp Pfalzgraf has embraced cutting-edge technology since its inception, leveraging advancements to deliver high-quality legal services with greater efficiency. When we launched the firm in 2000, we made a bet on technology we committed to practicing at a high level with less overhead, and it worked, said co-founding partner, Anthony Rupp. Over the years, the firm has doubled down on innovation, ensuring they remain adaptable and prepared to meet the challenges of the modern legal landscape.
Blackstone Career Institute
MARCH 6, 2025
Pursuing Flexible Education as a Single Mom Being a single mom comes with countless challenges, from managing work and childcare to handling daily responsibilities. It can feel overwhelming to think about adding education to an already full plate. However, pursuing a degree, certification, or certificate doesnt have to be impossible. With the right resources, support, and a flexible approach, a single mom can achieve her educational goals while balancing her other responsibilities.
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
MARCH 6, 2025
In news that won’t come as a shock to anyone who’s been watching the geopolitical landscape in East Asia, yet another Biglaw firm is shutting down an office in China. This is the fourth large law firm to close the doors of a Chinese office in 2025. As noted bythe American Lawyer , Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati a firm that brought in $1,375,000,000 gross revenue in 2023, putting it at No. 35 on the most recent Am Law 100 plans to shut down its Beijing office.
Patently O
MARCH 6, 2025
by Dennis Crouch The United States International Trade Commission (USITC or ITC) operates as an independent, quasi-judicial federal agency the mission of safeguarding US domestic industries from injury caused by foreign imports. This is a protectionist agency. In the patent context, the ITC exercises its authority under Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, which prohibits the importation of articles that infringe valid U.S. patents.
Above The Law
MARCH 6, 2025
* Law firm retreats make good business sense. [ American Lawyer ] * They say no one wins a trade war, but lawyers can do pretty well. [ Bloomberg Law News ] * Judge clamps down on pro hac admissions for “frequent practitioners” in the district. The Northern District of Texas? Is there some reason why tons of lawsuits by outsiders keep getting filed there ?
Constitutional Law Reporter
MARCH 6, 2025
The U.S. Supreme Court recently granted certiorari in Martin v. United States. The case is expected to clarify the application of the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) to wrong-house raids, an issue that has divided the lower courts. Facts of the Case In October 2017, agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) executed a no-knock search warrant at the house Curtrina Martin, her minor child, G.W., and Hilliard Toi Cliatt (collectively, “Petitioners”).
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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
EvidenceProf Blog
MARCH 6, 2025
What should a court do when jurors express fear for the prosecutor based upon the defendant giving her a dirty look during trial? According to the Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas in Irsan v. State, 2025 WL 610310 (Tex.Crim.App.
Above The Law
MARCH 6, 2025
Representatives of US remote sensing firms remain extremely nervous about possible roadblocks to future plans that require either new licenses or license modifications due to the personnel downsizing resulting from the efforts of Elon Musk's DOGE team to chop the size of the federal bureaucracy.
Patently O
MARCH 6, 2025
by Dennis Crouch In February 2021, Gesture Technology sued several companies, including Apple, LG Electronics, and Google, for infringing its U.S. Patent No. 7,933,431. The patent, which expired in July 2020, covers technology for using cameras to detect user gestures as input for controlling handheld computing devices.Four IPR petitions followed: Unified Patents filed on May 14, 2021.
Conflict of Laws
MARCH 6, 2025
The Faculty of Law of the University of Bremenis recruiting a doctoral researcher in Private International Law, Civil Law and Legal Theory ( wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter m/w/d; salary group 13 TV-L), part time 50 per cent, starting in 2025, for a duration of 36 months. The researcher will provide scientific services in teaching to the extent of 2 SWS, and will be expected to work towards a PhD-thesis ( doctor iuris ) under the supervision of Prof.
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?
At the Lectern
MARCH 6, 2025
Kansas and California have somewhat similar methods of selecting and electing their supreme court justices, methods that significantly reduce the influence of partisan politics. However, pending legislation would, if adopted, move the two states in dramatically opposite directions. In California, a Supreme Court justice is nominated or appointed by the governor, is confirmed by the three-member Commission on Judicial Appointments , and the sitting justice then at some point stands for election a
HowAppealing
MARCH 6, 2025
“Bonus 129: What Really Happened in Worcester v. Georgia? President Jackson’s famous quote about Chief Justice Marshall is almost certainly apocryphal; Understanding the specific context in which it (allegedly) arose helps to underscore why.” Steve Vladeck has this post at his “One First” Substack site.
Conflict of Laws
MARCH 6, 2025
Lauren Clayton-Helm and Ana Speed (both Northumbria University) are hosting a Modern Law Review funded conference at Northumbria University Law school on the 24 th April entitled Gender-based violence across borders: challenges and opportunities to establishing routes to safety in a migratory world . Further information can be found on the poster. There will be space for up to 40 attendees.
HowAppealing
MARCH 6, 2025
“Judges face rise in threats as Musk blasts them over rulings”: Peter Eisler, Mike Spector, Ned Parker, and Nate Raymond of Reuters have this report.
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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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