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Hundreds Of Associates Sign Open Letter Calling On Biglaw Leaders To ‘Defend’ The Legal Profession

Above The Law

The Trump administration is openly targeting Biglaw firms for their representation of clients and causes adverse to the president’s political agenda. Three top firms — Covington & Burling , Perkins Coie , and Paul Weiss — have found themselves on the receiving end of Trump’s retaliatory (and likely unconstitutional) executive orders, which strip attorneys of their security clearances, terminate the firms’ government contracts, and limit attorneys’ access t

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Belgium prosecutors conduct 21 searches in corruption investigation against China Huawei and MEPs

JURIST

The Belgian Prosecutor’s Office conducted 21 searches in the Brussels Capital, along with several regions in Flanders and Portugal. The Brussels Examining Magistrate initiated an investigation into corruption allegations within the European Parliament and the Chinese technological company Huawei. According to the statement, the prosecutor’s office alleged that up to 15 former and current members of the European Parliament (MEPs) had participated in corrupt acts, including forgeries a

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How Opus 2’s AI Powers Smarter, Faster Case Analysis And Trial Preparation

Above The Law

There was a time when rooms full of junior associates spent days scanning boxes of documents for a needle in the haystack that would make or break a case. Now, with the advent of artificial intelligence, law firms are lining up to adopt the new technology to save time and resources. The problem, though, is that not all AI is created equal. How can lawyers trust what an AI tells them?

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Rights group calls for justice for Mozambique protester shot in the eye

JURIST

Amnesty International urged Mozambican authorities on Monday to disclose the results of any investigation conducted in the case of Inocncio Manhique, a protester who the group deemed to have suffered from unlawful use of force during a peaceful protest. Manhique was shot in the eye with a rubber bullet by the police during a peaceful protest two years ago, yet he has not received justice to this day.

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Research: The Anatomy of a Legal Brief

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.

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Courts Belong To The People: Tackling The Justice Gap With Sonja Ebron

Above The Law

Access to justice shouldnt be a privilege reserved for those with deep pockets or legal expertise. Yet, our courts often feel like an impenetrable fortress to the everyday person. In Season 10, Episode 4 of “Notes to My (Legal) Self ,” I had the privilege of speaking with Sonja Ebron, the co-founder and CEO of Courtroom5. Her platform empowers pro se litigants to navigate the labyrinth of civil litigation.

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Fully Fixed-Price Legal Services: How Your Firm Can Make the Switch

Attorney at Work

Adam Philipp | Learn how to shift from hourly billing, set fair prices, and improve efficiency. Explore our seven lessons learned. The post Fully Fixed-Price Legal Services: How Your Firm Can Make the Switch appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Control Every Aspect of Your Insurance Defense Cases in One Place

CARET Legal

A centralized system simplifies every aspect of your insurance defense cases – keeping operations efficient, reducing compliance headaches, and letting your firm focus on what really matters: delivering value. Managing insurance defense cases shouldnt feel like a never-ending scavenger hunt. Scrambling between emails, spreadsheets, and shared drives diminishes efficiency and increases feelings of burnout.

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The Secret to Meaningful Employee Onboarding with Jen Bergren

The Process Street

Onboarding should foster human connection Most companies treat onboarding as a structured process of paperwork, policies, and productivity expectations. However, according to Jen Bergren , onboarding expert and knowledge management strategist, one essential element is often missing: human connection. In this episode of the Employee Onboarding Podcast , Jen shares insights from her research and experience on why successful onboarding is about fostering relationships, confidence, and belonging fro

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Money Isn’t Everything To Gen Z Lawyers

Above The Law

Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! According to Leopard SolutionsState of the Industrywhitepaper analyzing the 2024 legal industry, what percentage of Gen Z lawyers say theyd trade salary for a lower billable target? Hint: The study also revealed 67% of Gen Z attorneys plan to stay in their current job for 3+ years See the answer on the next page.

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Fresh Out of School: How to Become an Expert Paralegal

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!

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4 Suits Benefits Attys Should Watch As ESG Pressures Persist

Law 360

A New York City pension fund recently escaped a proposed class action challenging its decision to divest nearly $4 billion in fossil fuel stocks, but experts say potential liability related to environmental, social and governance investment factors in retirement plan investment decisions is on the rise. Here are four suits involving challenges to employee retirement plan investing and ESG that attorneys say they're watching after New York City escaped a suit from its workers.

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The Role of Paralegals in the Community Justice Movement

NCBA

By Alicia Mitchell-Mercer The New Frontline of Legal Helpers As you sit in your car outside the courthouse, your hands tighten around the steering wheel. You know you need to file for temporary guardianship of your aging father his memory is slipping, and hes no longer able to manage his medical appointments or pay […] The post The Role of Paralegals in the Community Justice Movement first appeared on NCBarBlog.

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Setting Expectations: The Key to a Successful Employee Onboarding Experience with Caroline Yost

The Process Street

Onboarding isnt just about introductions and paperworkits about ensuring new hires feel equipped and engaged from day one. In this episode of the Employee Onboarding Podcast , Erin Rice speaks with HR expert Caroline Yost about the one thing most onboarding processes get wrong: a lack of clear expectations. Why expectations matter Most companies assume that a well-structured onboarding plan means scheduling meetings and providing access to key tools.

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ER doctor (former surgeon) not competent to testify about post-surgical care.

Day on Torts

A doctors experience in an emergency room did not make him competent to testify under the HCLA about the post-surgical care the plaintiff received. In Hurley v. Pickens , No. E2023-01610-COA-R3-CV (Tenn. Ct. App. Mar. 4, 2025), the plaintiff filed a health care liability claim based on the care he received after a planned bladder surgery in 2014. Despite the plaintiffs complaints during his hospitalization after the surgery, no follow up testing was ordered until the plaintiff was diagnosed with

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What Your Financial Statements Are Telling You—And How to Listen!

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.

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FCC Launches New Council For National Security To Counter Threats From China

Above The Law

"It is more important than ever that the FCC remain vigilant and protect Americans and American companies from these threats,FCC Chair Brendan Carr said.

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Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts Finds Prosecutor Erred in Asking Jurors to Infer the Defendant Carried a Knife to the Victim's Home Because He Was a Fisherman

EvidenceProf Blog

According to the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts, [a]lthough a prosecutor may urge the jury to draw reasonable inferences from the evidence, a prosecutor may not engage in speculation or surmise, or ask the jury to do so. Commonwealth v.

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Trending Topics in German PIL 2024 (Part 1 – Illegal Gambling and “Volkswagen”)

Conflict of Laws

At the end of each year I publish an article (in German) about the Conflict of Laws developments in Germany of the last twelve months, covering more or less the year 2024 and the last months of 2023. I thought it would be interesting for the readers of this blog to get an overview over those topics that seem to be most trending. The article focuses on the following topics: Restitution of Money lost in Illegal Gambling Applicable Law in the Dieselgate litigation The (Non-)Valitidy of Online Marri

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Law Firm Social Media Marketing: Building the Case for Your Practice

CosmoLex

As a law firm, you probably dont consider social media essential to running your business. However, with more consumers finding service businesses they want to work with on social media platforms, it would be a mistake for lawyers to overlook this critical area. Right now, there are over 5.2 billion social media users worldwide. For law firms, not having a social media presence means missing a chance to connect with entire generations that look for services differently than their parents did.

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6 Contract Data Analytics Tools To Boost Contract Oversight

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

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“A Conservative Giant Just Gave the Supreme Court Reason to Uphold Youth Gun Bans”

HowAppealing

“A Conservative Giant Just Gave the Supreme Court Reason to Uphold Youth Gun Bans”: Mark Joseph Stern has this Jurisprudence essay online at Slate. My earlier coverage of last Wednesday’s en banc Eleventh Circuit ruling can be accessed here.

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Reminder: Quo Vadis Preferential Law Approach? A Survey on the Interpretation of Article 6(2) Rome I Regulation Across EU Member States

Conflict of Laws

Benedikt Schmitz (University of Groningen) has kindly shared the following reminder of his Call for Participants with us. The project concerns the interpretation of Article 6 (2) Rome I Regulation in the EU Member States and is very limited in nature. Time commitments are therefore very limited. Click here for more information. We are still looking for scholars from Croatia, Czechia, Estonia, Finland, France, Ireland, Italy, Luxemburg, Malta, Romania, and Slovenia.

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“Contempt, Equity, and the Boundaries of the United States; Equity does not stop at the water’s edge”

HowAppealing

“Contempt, Equity, and the Boundaries of the United States; Equity does not stop at the water’s edge”: Samuel Bray has this post at the “Divided Argument” Substack site.

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AI Adoption Nearly Doubles Among Small Law Firms, According to Smokeball’s 2025 State of Law Report

LawSites

The adoption of generative artificial intelligence in small law firms has almost doubled over the past year, with 53% of small firms and solo practitioners now integrating gen AI into their workflows, up from 27% in 2023, according to the 2025 State of Law Report released today by law practice management company Smokeball.

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The Tech-Savvy Paralegals Playbook: How To Leverage AI

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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DJI Says DOD Chinese Military Co. Listing Was Irrational

Law 360

Drone manufacturer SZ DJI Technology Co. Ltd. has urged a D.C. federal judge to order the U.S. Department of Defense to take the company off a list of Chinese military companies, saying the listing was based on faulty reasoning and a failure to consider relevant evidence.

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Paladin, Building On Acquisition Of Pro Bono Manager, Unveils Analytics Platform for Law Firm Pro Bono

LawSites

Paladin, a company whose platform connects lawyers with opportunities to provide free legal help, is today launchingPaladin Insights, a new data analytics platform designed to provide real-time reporting capabilities for pro bono legal teams.

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Effective strategies for advertising brief writing and appeals for attorneys

OneLegal

Learn about effective marketing strategies to position yourself as the go-to expert for appellate and brief writing. The post Effective strategies for advertising brief writing and appeals for attorneys appeared first on One Legal.

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Exxon Committed 'Straightforward Fraud,' Investors Say

Law 360

Exxon Mobil Corp. investors told a Texas federal court that the energy giant's antics surrounding its operations in Kearl Lake amount to a "straightforward fraud," and that the court should reject Exxon's bid for judgment as a matter of law.

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Excellence in Trial: A Strategic Guide for Modern Paralegals

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.