Attorney at Work
APRIL 3, 2025
Wayne Hassay | No-nonsense insight on how legal service plans work and how they deliver for solo and small law firms. The post Unlocking the Full Potential of Your Legal Practice: How Lawyers Can Leverage Legal Service Plans appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
JURIST
APRIL 3, 2025
Amnesty International welcomed on Wednesday the decision of Lithuania’s Supreme Administrative Court to accept a class action lawsuit from 24 asylum seekers who were arbitrarily detained by Lithuanian authorities between 2021 and 2022. The organization praised the ruling as a significant step toward justice and reparation for asylum seekers who have faced mistreatment and human rights abuses.
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Above The Law
APRIL 3, 2025
Getting started is hard to do. Whether you are transitioning from a law firm to an in-house role or stepping into your first in-house position, the shift can be overwhelming. Many lawyers quickly realize that law school does not fully prepare them for the realities of in-house practice. Its a common complaint among legal professionals — some argue that law schools should do more to bridge the gap, while others believe that new in-house lawyers must take the initiative to gain practical exp
JURIST
APRIL 3, 2025
The UN Group of Human Rights Experts on Nicaragua released a landmark report on Wednesday naming 54 Nicaraguan officials allegedly responsible for grave human rights violations. The violations occurred as part of a systematic campaign of repression allegedly orchestrated by President Ortega’s government. The report names 54 people, including President Daniel Ortega, Rosaria Murillo (Co-president and first lady), Francisco Diaz (National Police Director) and Ana Julia Guido (Attorney Genera
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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
APRIL 3, 2025
This week, Ill have 18 years of continuous abstinence from alcohol and cocaine. No less important is that I have not binged and purged (bulimia) in the same amount of time. Yes, guys do get eating disorders. At 47, I walked into the rooms of 12-step crying, scared, and ashamed. I often laugh at the interaction with my therapist that same day when I finally got honest with him about my struggles.
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Above The Law
APRIL 3, 2025
Contracts are the backbone of commerce, but they often create friction, delay, and unnecessary expense. In Season 10, Episode 7 of “Notes to My (Legal) Self,” I sat down with Jake Stein, co-founder and CEO of Common Paper, to explore how standard contracts can transform the way businesses negotiate, close deals, and manage obligations. Jakes journey from tech founder to legal innovator offers valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities of standardization in the legal fiel
FDA Law Blog
APRIL 3, 2025
By John W.M. Claud & JP Ellison Last June, the United States Supreme Court issued four landmark decisions that curbed executive agency powers. Those decisions are changing the way agencies, including FDA, exercise their rulemaking and enforcement authorities. Regardless your position on the correctness of the holdings or the reasoning behind them, Loper Bright , Jarkesy , EPA v.
Above The Law
APRIL 3, 2025
Getty Images Ed note: This is the eighth in a series. Read the previous installment here. Picture yourself as a chef in the grand kitchen of networking. The conference has ended, but the ingredients you’ve gathered the contacts, the conversations are fresh and ready to be transformed into something delectable. Like a culinary artist, your task is to take these raw interactions and craft them into memorable, long-lasting relationships By avoiding these culinary-inspired catastrophes, you
SCOTUSBlog
APRIL 3, 2025
Share Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles and commentary related to the Supreme Court. Heres the Thursday morning read: Supreme Court appears divided over whether states can cut off Planned Parenthood funding (Lindsay Whitehurst, The Associated Press) Supreme Court hears case that could see more Planned Parenthood clinics closed (Nina Totenberg, NPR) Supreme Court seems to back Planned Parenthood in patient rights case (Ann E.
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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
APRIL 3, 2025
(Photo by Derek White/WireImage) I thought that we were done with this episode! Jeffery Williams, Barter 6 rapper and belt holder for the longest trial in Georgia’s history, is back in the hot seat. It took a lot of luck and chutzpah for Young Thug and Brian Steel to put their trust in the judge’s hands for sentencing, but they hit the jackpot.
Day on Torts
APRIL 3, 2025
Where a premises liability plaintiff had no proof that a bench outside defendant restaurant was dangerous or defective, summary judgment for the defendant was affirmed. In Ellis v. Snookums Steakhouse, LLC , No. W2024-01165-COA-R3-CV (Tenn. Ct. App. Mar. 11, 2025), the plaintiff ate at defendant restaurant before walking outside. When the plaintiff sat on a bench located outside, the bench flipped or tilted from end to end.
Above The Law
APRIL 3, 2025
If someone offers a solution to the access-to-justice crisis, you generally should say yes. The legal needs of millions currently receive the attention of a handful of attorneys and beyond the profession’s long, abysmal record of meeting the needs of low-income folks, middle class families increasingly find themselves priced out of legal help.
EvidenceProf Blog
APRIL 3, 2025
In a trial for two counts of aggravated sexual abuse of a child, should defense counsel be able to ask prospective jurors the following question during jury selection: Do you believe children are capable of lying about significant events? That.
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
APRIL 3, 2025
Theres a common warning in the age of generative AI: Garbage in, garbage out. In other words, there is no quality AI output without quality human input. Its a message Thomson Reuters has clearly taken to heart. Thomson Reuters employs more than 650 attorney-editors at Practical Law all of whom have 10 or more years of experience in law firms or corporate law departments.
Patently O
APRIL 3, 2025
Calling IP Attorneys — Come Judge our 14th Annual Patent Moot Court Competition taking place via Zoom on April 14th and 16th, 2025. This is a memorable capstone experience for the students but it requires your expertise. This year’s group is larger than usual and that means I need more judges. No Presidential Appointment is necessary, but you do need a JD, IP law experience, and most importantly passion for supporting the next generation of attorneys.
Above The Law
APRIL 3, 2025
Many profitable and well-run law firms have separate legal technology systems for separate tasks. But could these firms save some cash and become more efficient if they were to consolidate these tools? Would doing so provide competitive advantages in the future? How difficult of a process really is it to consolidate separate systems and the data they contain?
JURIST
APRIL 3, 2025
The Constitutional Court of Korea unanimously ruled to confirm the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol via oral decision Thursday. Under Article 68 of the Korean Constitution, a new election for a Korean president must commence within 60 days. This ruling confirms the impeachment motion which triggered the review, and Yoon is dismissed from office effective immediately.
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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
APRIL 3, 2025
Hundreds Of Law Professors File Amicus Brief : See if your school is represented ! Didn’t Expect To See That Name So Soon : The prosecution wants a second bite at Jeffrey Williams. A Decision Meant To Last : Cheers to 18 years of sobriety ! Are You Caught Up On The Fealty List ?: Start with Milbank and go in reverse order. The post Weird Place To See Your Professor’s Name!
HowAppealing
APRIL 3, 2025
“Remarkable Things in the Governments Alien Enemies Act Briefs to the Supreme Court”: Marty Lederman has this post at the “Just Security” blog.
Above The Law
APRIL 3, 2025
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! According to Vaults 2025 Best Law Firms ranking, which Biglaw firm score best for associate/partner relations? Hint: The international firm has been around 185 years and counting. See the answer on the next page. The post The Biglaw Firm Where Partners And Associates Have The Best Rapport appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
APRIL 3, 2025
“The Supreme Court Precedent That Should Free Mahmoud Khalil”: Law professor Brad Snyder has this Jurisprudence essay online at Slate.
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Above The Law
APRIL 3, 2025
Health tech companies made several major funding announcements in March. Here is a list of some of the biggest funding rounds. The post 4 Notable Health Tech Funding Announcements in March appeared first on MedCity News.
HowAppealing
APRIL 3, 2025
“Bonus 136: Nationwide Injunctions vs. Nationwide Class Actions; If those who oppose non-plaintiff-specific relief are doing so on principle and not just politics, they should support more robust nationwide class action suits against the federal government.” Steve Vladeck has this post at his “One First” Substack site.
Above The Law
APRIL 3, 2025
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HowAppealing
APRIL 3, 2025
“US judicial panel votes to scrap key part of amicus disclosure rule”: Nate Raymond of Reuters has this report.
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