Intelligize Blog

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Since taking up residence in the White House for a second time, President Donald Trump has rolled back many policies put in place by his predecessor, Joe Biden. This week, however, Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew Ferguson announced that guidelines for reviewing corporate mergers developed under the Biden administration will remain in effect a rare example of the Trump and Biden administrations seeing eye to eye.

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JURIST

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

The US Attorney for the Eastern District of Texas announced on Tuesday that the US District Court for the Eastern District of Texas sentenced former Guatemalan congressman Jose Armando Ubico Aguilar to 18 years in prison for international drug trafficking. US District Judge Michael Truncale rendered the verdict on February 11 after Ubico Aguilar pleaded guilty to being involved in an international drug trafficking conspiracy.

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Paralegal.edu

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

On Saturday, February 22, 2025, at 10:00 AM Central, Center for Advanced Legal Studies (CALS) will hold its 75th Commencement Ceremony for graduates of its paralegal programs. Due to the large number of graduates who reside outside of the Houston area, this event will be presented via a virtual live stream to acknowledge the accomplishments of all graduates equally.

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JURIST

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

The New York Court of Appeals upheld the constitutionality of the state’s Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government on Tuesday in an action brought by former Governor of New York Andrew Cuomo, whom the commission is investigating. Cuomo was involved in establishing an enforcement agency to implement the state’s ethics and lobbying laws to curb unchecked corruption.

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Attorney at Work

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Considering a legal career advocating for children? Shari Shink, founder of Rocky Mountain Children's Law Center, explains what it takes. The post It Takes Legal Warriors to Advocate for Children in Foster Care appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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JURIST

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Tunisian Human Rights activist Sihem Bensedrine was released from jail after a ruling from the country’s Court of Appeal on Wednesday, AFP and Jeune Afrique reported. Despite the UN’s demand for her immediate and unconditional release on February 5, she is still under investigation for other charges. The 75-year-old activist began a hunger strike in the prison on January 14, 2025 and was brought to the intensive care unit of the Rabta Ernest Conseil Hospital.

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Above The Law

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Back in 2023 , California criminal court judge Jeffrey Ferguson was arrested for the murder of his wife, Sheryl Ferguson. The couple had been arguing early in the evening, both at their home and a restaurant, and the fighting continued when they returned home. During the argument at the restaurant, prosecutors say the judge used his fingers to imitate a gun.

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LLRX

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

The integration of artificial intelligence into U.S. national security operations has automated and amplified discriminatory practices established in the post-9/11 era, creating unprecedented barriers for Arab Americans. This paper by Natalie Abdou examines how AI systems deploy overlapping forms of bias through facial recognition technology, language processing, and automated screening, producing a uniquely destructive form of compound discrimination that is more pervasive and harder to challen

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Above The Law

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

We are pleased to share the results of our 2024 In-House Counsel Compensation Survey, presented in partnership with our friends at iManage. With information from more than 1,100 attorneys representing organizations of all sizes and more than a dozen industries, this report provides comprehensive data about compensation practices at legal departments across the country.

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CARET Legal

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

The goal isnt just to minimize disruptionits to set each firm up for long-term success while maintaining client trust and operational continuity. Navigating a law firm split requires careful planning, clear communication, and the right tools to ensure a smooth transition. From safeguarding client relationships to fairly dividing case files, finances, and technology, every decision impacts the future of both firms.

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Above The Law

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! Which member of Congress introduced articles of impeachment against U.S. District Judge Paul Engelmayer for issuing a temporary restraining order blocking the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from accessing Treasury Department data? Hint: Its highly unlikely there would be enough votes for the judge to be removed on the grounds of the GOP doesnt like the result.

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SCOTUSBlog

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Share The Supreme Court on Thursday appointed a former clerk to Justice Clarence Thomas to argue in a case involving the application of the federal laws governing post-conviction relief for federal prisoners. In a brief order , the justices appointed Kasdin Mitchell, a partner in the Dallas office of Kirkland & Ellis, to defend the ruling by the U.S.

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Above The Law

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Laura is a sophisticated and well-regarded lawyer practicing in Chicago’s North Shore. With over a decade of experience in employment law, she primarily advises small business owners. When we met to discuss her practice, I quickly uncovered that she was suffering from a serious affliction: “Analysis Paralysis.” She also exhibited symptoms of “Perfectionism” and “Risk Aversion.” While Im obviously joking about the medical diagnosis, the issue is no joke a

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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.

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Day on Torts

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

When an amended answer asserted comparative fault against the city, which had previously been a party but had been voluntarily dismissed before the amended answer was filed, the plaintiff was allowed to add the city as a defendant within ninety days of the comparative fault allegation under Tenn. Code Ann. 20-1-119. In Sands v. Williard , No. W2024-00772-COA-R9-CV (Tenn.

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Above The Law

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

(Photo by Bill Clark/Getty Images) Back in 2023, when Judge Paul Watford of the Ninth Circuit announced that he would be resigning from the bench to return to private practice, the legal world wondered where he would land. As it turns out, Watford chose to join Wilson Sonsini as a litigation partner, where he’d focus on appellate and complex commercial disputes.

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Blackstone Career Institute

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Should You Become a Real Estate Paralegal? Are you considering a career change? If youve worked as a real estate agent and have an interest in law, you might want to become a real estate paralegal. This career path offers an excellent opportunity to combine the age-old profession of real estate with the structured and rewarding field of law. Lets see what it means to become a real estate paralegal and what could make it the right fit for you.

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Above The Law

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

The court filings do not provide a proposed schedule for the new bid process, but do reveal that it will be managed by officials who were not involved in overseeing the original contract awards.

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Rocket Matter

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

The post Next Level Strategy: How Law Firms Should be Using Google Ads appeared first on Rocket Matter. If you run a law practice and need qualified leads who are eager to find your firm, Google Ads is a great way to start. Its one of the most effective marketing channels. But why? Google Ads work because, unlike traditional advertising methods like billboards, radio ads, or print media, youre getting placed in front of warm leads.

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ABA Journal

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

The ABA Journal is read by half of the nation's 1 million lawyers every month. It covers the trends, people and finances of the legal profession from Wall Street to Main Street to Pennsylvania Avenue.

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Court-MartialTrialPractice

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

A convicted servicemember has the statutory and constitutional right to speedy review of their court-martial conviction. Unfortunately, the appellate cases show consistent problems in getting a record of the trial from the field to the court of criminal appeals. Here is a recent example. In United States v. Lathrop , the Army Court of Criminal Appeals granted the Appellant 30 days confinement credit for such delay.

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NCBA

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

By Lakisha Chichester From Tech to Law: A Career Evolution Debra Hall, known as Debbie to her colleagues and friends, did not set out to become a paralegal, but the field found her. She began her career as a computer programmer, a role that sharpened her analytical skills, which she now applies daily in contract […] The post Paralegal Spotlight: Debra Hall first appeared on NCBarBlog.

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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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ABA Journal

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

A California judge who commented on people with brown hair and blond hair and once mimicked the pumping of breast milk has been publicly admonished.

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EvidenceProf Blog

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Federal Rule of Evidence 803(4) provides an exception to the rule against hearsay for A statement that: (A) is made for and is reasonably pertinent to medical diagnosis or treatment; and (B) describes medical history; past or present.

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HowAppealing

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

“When Your Last Name Is Null, Nothing Works; The word, used by computer scientists to mean no value, has created long-running challenges”: Oyin Adedoyin of The Wall Street Journal has this report.

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Law 360

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

The U.S. Department of Justice announced Thursday that it no longer backs long-standing job protections for administrative law judges, saying it has determined that the "multiple layers of removal restrictions" shielding ALJs are unconstitutional because they violate the separation of powers doctrine.

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