Above The Law
APRIL 29, 2024
Acing Tort and Crim Law didn't prepare you for M&A work? No way! The post Law School Didn’t Prepare You For Firm Life? You Aren’t The Only One appeared first on Above the Law.
Attorney at Work
APRIL 29, 2024
John Scott | Whether or not the client sees billable hours on an invoice, all service-based businesses need to track the time of employees who do client-facing work. The post Time Tracking for Lawyers: Why Every Firm Needs to Track Time to Stay Profitable appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
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JURIST
APRIL 29, 2024
Messaging app Telegram restored access to a number of chatbots used by Ukrainian security agencies to gather information about Russia’s military actions after their short-term suspension, the Center for Strategic Communications and Information Security said on Monday. Telegram messenger blocked a number of official bots on Sunday that opposed Russia’s military aggression against Ukraine, including the main intelligence bot of the Main Intelligence Directorate (MID)—known as the GUR i
ABA Journal
APRIL 29, 2024
An Arkansas lawyer was taken to the hospital Wednesday after he was allegedly shot by an armored car employee during an attempted robbery, according to…
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JURIST
APRIL 29, 2024
The Prime Minister of Spain, Pedro Sánchez, announced on Monday in a televised speech that he will continue in office despite the corruption allegations against his wife. Sánchez’s wife, Bego ñ a Gomez, was accused of unduly leveraging her position to influence business deals. Sánchez said he took five days off to reflect on the matter and has decided to stay.
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Above The Law
APRIL 29, 2024
Behind the scenes, firm tech staff are working to keep the security threats you're all about to cause to a minimum. The post The Race To Keep Law Firms From Completely Screwing Up Generative AI With Disastrous Results appeared first on Above the Law.
ABA Journal
APRIL 29, 2024
The ABA should study the prevalence of bar admissions questions that require the disclosure of campus sexual misconduct complaints and requests for orders of protection,…
Above The Law
APRIL 29, 2024
The Constitution should reign supreme, but Congress has a lot of sway. The post TikTok Has A High Hurdle To Jump In Court appeared first on Above the Law.
CARET Legal
APRIL 29, 2024
A disparate set of tools not only makes law firm management difficult, but it makes you more likely to be subject to a data hack. Scaling a law firm is a formidable task. As your firm grows, the complexities of managing multiple aspects of your practice increase exponentially. However, having the right practice management tools on hand can significantly ease this process.
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 29, 2024
Here's a rundown of today's events! The post Today At ILTA EVOLVE: AI Icebreakers, Cybersecurity Challenges, Live Entertainment appeared first on Above the Law.
SCOTUSBlog
APRIL 29, 2024
Share In a list of orders released from the justices’ private conference last week, the justices granted review in four cases – adding those cases to the lone four cases that they have agreed to take up for the 2024-25 term since early January. Monday’s grants involve (among others) the interpretation of federal racketeering laws and the “benefit of the doubt” rule for veterans.
Above The Law
APRIL 29, 2024
Justice for Cricket! The post Apropos Of Nothing In Particular, Let’s Check The Animal Cruelty Laws In South Dakota appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
APRIL 29, 2024
The Superior Council of Communication (CSC) of Burkina Faso said in a statement on Sunday that it had suspended several more international news outlets for covering a Human Rights Watch (HRW) report accusing the country’s military of killing civilians. According to the CSC, TV5 programs are suspended for two weeks, while access to the websites of TV5 Monde, Deutsche Welle, West-France, Le Monde.fr, ApaNews, The Guardian and AgenceEcofin will be suspended indefinitely until further notice
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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 29, 2024
"Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?" is evergreen. The post New York District Attorney Gets Caught Speeding, Blames Cop For Doing His Job appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
APRIL 29, 2024
“No More Cutesy Stories About Unlikely Supreme Court Friendships; The justices (and the reporters who cover them) love to tell fun anecdotes about unlikely friendships between ideological opponents, which are cold comfort to real people who just lost their civil rights”: G.S. Hans has this essay online at Balls and Strikes. The post “No More Cutesy Stories About Unlikely Supreme Court Friendships; The justices (and the reporters who cover them) love to tell fun anecdotes about
Above The Law
APRIL 29, 2024
By understanding AI washing and taking proactive measures, in-house corporate lawyers can safeguard their companies against legal pitfalls while championing ethical AI practices that enhance corporate integrity and innovation. The post AI Washing: Navigating The Legal Maze In The Age Of Smart Tech appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
APRIL 29, 2024
“University drag ban arguments focus on SCOTUS nondiscrimination policy decision; In response to questions from Judge James Ho, the student group’s lawyer, from FIRE, said he was not there to ‘defend’ 2010’s Christian Legal Society v. Martinez decision”: Chris Geidner has this post at his Substack site. The post “University drag ban arguments focus on SCOTUS nondiscrimination policy decision; In response to questions from Judge James Ho, the student grou
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Uncover the secret to breaking language barriers and expanding your e-learning reach! This powerful use case reveals how Cesco Linguistic Services transformed 19 training modules for the Colorado Department of Early Childhood into culturally relevant courses in Arabic and Spanish—delivered on time and exceeding expectations. Learn how to localize your content seamlessly, avoid costly pitfalls, and connect with diverse audiences like never before.
Above The Law
APRIL 29, 2024
Partners in this specialty charge a pretty penny for their work. The post The Most Expensive Practice Area In Biglaw appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
APRIL 29, 2024
“Can this firm invest in only Black women? This case will decide. The legal firepower on both sides of the Fearless Fund case reflects the disparate views on the nature of discrimination and the role of history in shaping public policy.” Julian Mark of The Washington Post has this report. The post “Can this firm invest in only Black women?
Law 360
APRIL 29, 2024
Detroit-area-based Kemp Klein Law Firm has announced it hired a new bankruptcy-focused corporate lawyer to bolster its corporate, litigation and bankruptcy practices.
HowAppealing
APRIL 29, 2024
“Supreme Court takes up prescription dog food, CBD products; With oral arguments completed for the current term, the justices have begun to add to next term’s docket”: Kelsey Reichmann of Courthouse News Service has this report. The post “Supreme Court takes up prescription dog food, CBD products; With oral arguments completed for the current term, the justices have begun to add to next term’s docket” appeared first on How Appealing.
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!
Law 360
APRIL 29, 2024
A multi-billion dollar Tesla trust proposal, a Truth Social bond, power plays over Prince's estate, and three in the ring for World Wrestling Entertainment: all of this and much more came up in Delaware Chancery Court dockets last week.
HowAppealing
APRIL 29, 2024
“Student group urges court to force Texas university to allow drag show”: Nate Raymond of Reuters has this report. According to the article, “U.S. Circuit Judge James Ho, a member of the three-judge panel who asked the bulk of the questions, said he was ‘profoundly sympathetic’ to Morris’ free speech arguments.” You can access the audio of today’s oral argument before a three-judge panel of the U.S.
Law 360
APRIL 29, 2024
Nearly two dozen state attorneys general urged UnitedHealth Group and its subsidiary Change Healthcare "to do more" to address the fallout from a February cyberattack by Russian ransomware group Blackcat that breached their systems and services, noting their response efforts to the outage "have been inadequate.
HowAppealing
APRIL 29, 2024
“Academic Freedom Under Fire: Politicians despise it; Administrators aren’t defending it; But it made our universities great — and we’ll miss it when it’s gone.” Louis Menand has this A Critic at Large essay in the May 6, 2024 issue of The New Yorker. The post “Academic Freedom Under Fire: Politicians despise it; Administrators aren’t defending it; But it made our universities great — and we’ll miss it when it’s gone.” appeared first on How Appealing.
Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor
Ready to cut through the AI hype and learn exactly how to use these tools in your legal work? Join this webinar to get practical guidance from attorney and AI legal expert, Joe Stephens, who understands what really matters for legal professionals! What You'll Learn: Evaluate AI Tools Like a Pro 🔍 Learn which tools are worth your time and how to spot potential security and ethics risks before they become problems.
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