Attorney at Work
AUGUST 22, 2024
Sally Schmidt | Asking good follow-up questions and prompting a conversation is the path to new business. The post Ask, Don’t Tell: The Power of Questions in Winning New Business appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
JURIST
AUGUST 22, 2024
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Oregon filed a lawsuit against the city of Medford, Oregon, on Tuesday, alleging that the city’s law enforcement authorities have been surveilling and illegally gathering information on the complainants for years. The lawsuit was filed on behalf of two local organizations and an individual activist.
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LDA PRO
AUGUST 22, 2024
Expelling a tenant from the property is a very hectic and time-consuming process for every landlord. Steering the legal complexities, understanding local regulations, and haggling with possible spats can be overwhelming for landlords. That’s where LDA Pro’s experienced eviction assistance comes in. By assigning your case to their experienced team, you can simplify the eviction process and minimize the stress involved. read this write-up till the final line to explore more details about LDA Pro’s
JURIST
AUGUST 22, 2024
South Carolina police arrested a sheriff’s deputy on Wednesday for shooting an unarmed suspect and causing his police dog to maul an innocent bystander. Deputy Treyvon Jonathan Sellers was charged with voluntary manslaughter and assault & battery of a high and aggravated nature. According to Sellers’s arrest warrant , “On May 26, 2024, … Sellers attempted a traffic stop on Dewayne Rankin for reckless driving.” However, Rankin led Sellers on a four-minute pursuit
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LawSites
AUGUST 22, 2024
Spellbook, the company that introduced the first generative AI copilot for contract drafting and review in 2022, today launched what it says is the first AI agent for law, capable of planning and executing complex, multi-step workflows.
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Above The Law
AUGUST 22, 2024
There was a little bit of movement in the rankings this year. The post The Law Schools Whose Professors Have The Most Scholarly Impact (2024) appeared first on Above the Law.
LawSites
AUGUST 22, 2024
As I wrote here earlier this month, tomorrow was the scheduled start date for the trial in Thomson Reuters v. ROSS Intelligence, in which TR is alleging that the now-shuttered legal research startup ROSS violated its copyrights by stealing content from Westlaw to build its own product.
Above The Law
AUGUST 22, 2024
The law amends the state’s “certificate of need” system, which allows existing hospitals and other health facilities to block would-be competitors’ plans to expand by arguing there’s insufficient need for their services. The post Bipartisan Effort Paves Way for Reviving Shuttered Hospitals in Georgia appeared first on MedCity News.
LawSites
AUGUST 22, 2024
The chief executive officer of law practice management company CARET left that role on her accord and remains a member of the company’s board of directors, the company says. Earlier this week, Law.
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
AUGUST 22, 2024
Sorry, associates, but 'that’s their prerogative.' The post Biglaw Partners Can, Will Make Associates Do Whatever They Want: Industry Expert appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
AUGUST 22, 2024
The human rights organization Washington Office on Latin America (WOLA) criticized Mexico’s judicial reform on Tuesday, describing it as a “setback for human rights.” The government launched the judicial reform in February of this year. The changes proposed by the government include the reduction of ministers of the Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation from eleven to nine members and plans to elect ministers, judges, and magistrates through popular vote by 2025.
Above The Law
AUGUST 22, 2024
Can't trust everybody. The post Estate Lawyer Disbarred After Dipping Into Client Funds appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
AUGUST 22, 2024
The United Nations Human Rights Office said on Thursday that basic freedoms in Sri Lanka were under threat as the nation prepares to elect a new president in September. The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) has published a comprehensive report on the growing human rights concerns and erosion of democratic principles under Sri Lanka’s legislative system.
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ABA Journal
AUGUST 22, 2024
The signs of a retired lawyer’s decline were subtle at first. Sometimes he was at a loss for words. His “dad jokes,” delivered as a volunteer at a Veterans Affairs medical center, started sounding rehearsed. His behavior changed.
Above The Law
AUGUST 22, 2024
For all the talk about waiting to hear his Jackson Hole talk, folks are sure during a lot of leveraging. The post Investors Seem Pretty, Pretty Confident About What Jay Powell’s Gonna Say This Week appeared first on Above the Law.
ABA Journal
AUGUST 22, 2024
Women lawyers still lag behind their male counterparts in leadership positions, according to Law360 Pulse's 2024 Women in Law Report. Women make up 40.
Above The Law
AUGUST 22, 2024
Adios! The post Lawyer Disbarred For Sexual Abuse appeared first on Above the Law.
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?
Patently O
AUGUST 22, 2024
by Dennis Crouch Roku, Inc. has asked the Supreme Court to review 2024 Federal Circuit decision affirming the US International Trade Commission’s (ITC) finding of a Section 337 violation based on infringement of a TV-remote patent owned by Universal Electronics, Inc. (UEI). US10593196 (method of configuring user interfaces on home theater devices to control other appliances).
ABA Journal
AUGUST 22, 2024
An Ohio judge has received a public reprimand for inaccurately asserting on Facebook that an elderly woman was removed from her home because of its…
Above The Law
AUGUST 22, 2024
This Court is coming for civil rights, and this state AG is having none of it. The post Michigan AG Has Strong Message For Supreme Court appeared first on Above the Law.
ABA Journal
AUGUST 22, 2024
A former judicial assistant pleaded guilty Tuesday to embezzling more than $50,000 from a Michigan criminal court judge who supervised him.
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Above The Law
AUGUST 22, 2024
Even Supreme Court justices need their hit of caffeine. The post Supreme Court Justices Don’t Have To Go Far For A Starbucks Run appeared first on Above the Law.
ABA Journal
AUGUST 22, 2024
Lathrop GPM announced Wednesday that it will merge with Silicon Valley law firm Hopkins & Carley on Oct. 1.
Above The Law
AUGUST 22, 2024
WilmerHale had an all-equity partnership for all of its existence, but times have changed, and now the firm needs to change too. The post Top 50 Biglaw Firm Creates Nonequity Partnership Tier To ‘Attract, Promote, And Retain’ Talent appeared first on Above the Law.
CARET Legal
AUGUST 22, 2024
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