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 Paris Court of Appeals rejected Thursday an appeal to hold Monsanto and fourteen other agrochemical firms for their role in producing Agent Orange for the US armed forces, citing legal immunity from prosecution as they worked at the order of a sovereign government, according to local media. Agent Orange is a mixture of equal parts of two herbicides, 2,4,5-T, and 2,4-D which contain the highly toxic TCDD/dioxin which have been known to cause major health problems and deformities for those w
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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
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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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.
JURIST
AUGUST 22, 2024
The appellate division of the Seoul Central District Court ordered on Thursday that the Japanese corporation Nippon Steel pay 100 million won to the four children of a Korean citizen who was a victim of forced labor in Japan during the Second World War, local media reported. The Seoul court ruled in favor of the plaintiffs who are the descendants of a South Korean national.
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
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.
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?
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.
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.
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
How often does this option get clicked? The post Court Website Asks Users If They’re Presently Dead appeared first on Above the Law.
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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.
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
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.
ABA Journal
AUGUST 22, 2024
A former babysitter pleaded guilty to manslaughter Wednesday for the 2019 death of a 35-year-old man, saying in an apology letter she hit him when…
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.
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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).
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
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
Adios! The post Lawyer Disbarred For Sexual Abuse appeared first on Above the Law.
Speaker: Andrew Klein
Are there mysteries lurking in your family tree? 🕵 No, not a long-lost half-brother - I'm talking about a patent family tree! IP paralegals need fast and easy ways to verify and report on essential data about foreign equivalents of US assets. Join us to master the global scope of key assets to support prosecution, portfolio management, litigation, licensing, competitive monitoring and more!
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.
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
Lathrop GPM announced Wednesday that it will merge with Silicon Valley law firm Hopkins & Carley on Oct. 1.
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.
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