Above The Law
JANUARY 29, 2024
Some Biglaw firms want to stay far away from generative AI, but others are using it to their advantage. The post This Is How Am Law 100 Law Firms Are Using Generative AI appeared first on Above the Law.
ABA Journal
JANUARY 23, 2024
Generative artificial intelligence—which can generate new content based on a prompt—has the potential to “dramatically improve the efficiency of a lawyer’s practice,” but it also…
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LawSites
JANUARY 24, 2024
Join me today at 1 p.m. ET for a free roundtable discussion for law firms, Navigating the New Legal Landscape, Where We Are and What’s Ahead. We plan to take a deep dive into the current state of the industry and offer a lens to what the future holds. The panel will feature Jayanth Madheswaran , founder and CEO of legal AI company Eve.AI ; Jim Hallenbeck , president and CEO at Black Hills AI ; and me.
SCOTUSBlog
JANUARY 22, 2024
Share The Supreme Court on Thursday granted a request from the Biden administration to allow federal Border Patrol agents to cut or move razor wire installed by Texas along a portion of the U.S.-Mexico border. Three migrants – a woman and two children – drowned on Jan. 12 near the disputed area, the Biden administration told the justices in a filing last week, while the Mexican government had to rescue two more who were suffering from hypothermia.
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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
JURIST
JANUARY 24, 2024
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday that the seizure of 700 safety deposit boxes under the process of civil asset forfeiture went beyond the warrant issued and violated the Fourth Amendment prohibition against unreasonable search and seizure. The case began in 2021, when the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) obtained a warrant to search a storage facility in Beverly Hills, California, as part of its investigation into the company US Private Vaults for the alleged crime of money
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Above The Law
JANUARY 11, 2024
The 'industrial Metaverse' found the spotlight at CES. Here's one way it could apply to lawyers. The post Is The Metaverse A Solution For Declining Trial Experience? appeared first on Above the Law.
SCOTUSBlog
JANUARY 17, 2024
Share It has been nearly 40 years since the Supreme Court indicated in Chevron v. Natural Resources Defense Council that courts should defer to an agency’s reasonable interpretation of an ambiguous statute. After more than three-and-a-half hours of oral argument on Wednesday, it seemed unlikely that the rule outlined in that case, known as the Chevron doctrine, will survive in its current form.
Above The Law
JANUARY 23, 2024
Even assuming the firm is correct. this seems very wrong. The post Biglaw Firm Fires Multiple Attorneys Without Warning Over Zoom appeared first on Above the Law.
Attorney at Work
JANUARY 17, 2024
Annette Choti | The legal marketing landscape will be heavily influenced by tech — but not just AI. How will these trends shape your 2024 marketing strategy? The post Top Digital Marketing Trends for Lawyers in 2024 appeared first on Attorney at Work.
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
JANUARY 23, 2024
Amnesty International reiterated its calls to stop the execution of Kenneth Eugene Smith in Alabama by nitrogen hypoxia. The date for execution has been set for January 25, 2024. In urging Alabama to cancel the execution, Justin Mazzola, a researcher at Amnesty International, stated: The death penalty is the ultimate cruel, inhuman, and degrading punishment, and we urge Alabama Governor Kay Ivey to use her clemency power to stop the execution of Kenneth Smith before it’s too late.
Paralegal Bootcamp
JANUARY 25, 2024
These were the top 7 actionable strategies and tips for litigation paralegals to accelerate their paralegal career in 2024. 1. How to Get Up to Speed Fast on Your Cases I think one of the tips for litigation paralegals that could help here is what I had recommended in our three-step roadmap for new litigation paralegals. Even if you’re not new to the litigation practice area, this would help because it can also be a method that you use to get up to speed fast on any new cases.
HowAppealing
JANUARY 13, 2024
“Break-in at Colorado Supreme Court building caused $35 million in damage, left 3 floors unusable; Brandon Olsen, 44, is accused of setting fire inside building that triggered sprinklers to run for hours”: Shelly Bradbury of The Denver Post has this report. The post “Break-in at Colorado Supreme Court building caused $35 million in damage, left 3 floors unusable; Brandon Olsen, 44, is accused of setting fire inside building that triggered sprinklers to run for hours” appe
NCBA Law Practice Management Blog
JANUARY 3, 2024
For lawyers who engage with the buying public – which is just about every lawyer, whether they’re working with consumers o r businesses – workshops can be a great way to build a client and referral base, as well as solidifying an attorney’s expertise. Estate planning lawyers for example, have success running workshops, and often include related professionals, like financial planners.
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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
JANUARY 19, 2024
The former Pfizer statistician worked on the clinical trial for the Covid-19 drug Paxlovid. A jury found the employee guilty of insider trading for transactions made before clinical data for the antiviral were publicly announced.
Attorney at Work
JANUARY 14, 2024
If a reviewer is not a current or former client and has never consulted with me, may I respond to a bad review by stating that I have never represented the individual? The post Ethical Options for Responding to Negative Online Attorney Reviews appeared first on Attorney at Work.
JURIST
JANUARY 8, 2024
The Pakistani Government raised concerns in a letter to The Economist on Friday regarding an article purportedly written by former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, who is currently in jail after a conviction in a corruption case. Khan questions the fairness of the upcoming general election in the piece. Murtaza Solangi, Pakistan’s Federal Caretaker Minister for Information, Broadcasting, and Parliamentary Affairs, said while announcing the letter, “It is puzzling and disconcertin
Paralegal Bootcamp
JANUARY 16, 2024
We are hosting a 5-day challenge for new litigation paralegals designed to help them accelerate their careers. In this challenge, we’ll share a 5-step plan to get a jump on 2024 and change things up for the new year. Watch a Quick Intro to the Challenge Below! We’ve been getting emails with questions about the 5-Day Challenge that we announced last week so we decided to put out this special blog to answer them.
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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.
HowAppealing
JANUARY 13, 2024
“Wisconsin Supreme Court receives 7 sets of proposed legislative maps in gerrymandering case”: Molly Beck and Jessie Opoien of The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel have this report. The post “Wisconsin Supreme Court receives 7 sets of proposed legislative maps in gerrymandering case” appeared first on How Appealing.
ABA Journal
JANUARY 30, 2024
A Colorado lawyer’s “demeaning and unprofessional language” and threats of disclosure in a demand letter seeking $50,000 for her client’s injuries at a Phish concert…
Above The Law
JANUARY 18, 2024
Under the new approach, there must be a technical rationale for stamping a space program as special access, not simply because of a service policy decision, said DoD space policy czar John Plumb. The post DoD ‘Completely Rewrites’ Classification Policy For Secret Space Programs appeared first on Above the Law.
Attorney at Work
JANUARY 4, 2024
OpenAI's Prompt Guide for ChatGPT and other LLMs contains a wealth of knowledge to up your game. The post A Gift for Lawyers in the New Year: OpenAI’s Prompt Guide for ChatGPT appeared first on Attorney at Work.
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!
JURIST
JANUARY 19, 2024
Norwegian authorities criminally charged 20 Indigenous Saami activists and supporters on Friday for blocking access to multiple government buildings in protest over the continued operation of wind turbines in the Fosen region. The operation occupies the same land as traditional reindeer herding grounds, despite a 2021 Norwegian Supreme Court ruling calling for an end to the turbines operation, according to a statement from the Saami activists’ attorneys.
Paralegal Bootcamp
JANUARY 10, 2024
The key to accelerating your career in 2024 is learning eDiscovery and this blog is going to give you a 3-step plan for litigation paralegals to follow to make it happen. I feel so passionate about litigation paralegals learning about eDiscovery because I’ve seen what it can do for litigation paralegals’ careers. Now, I’ve also seen and heard instances where people will say, “I don’t do eDiscovery or our firm doesn’t do eDiscovery.” And I would challen
HowAppealing
JANUARY 13, 2024
“The Supreme Court Gave Itself Huge Extra Powers and It’s Becoming a Big Problem; Next week’s Loper Bright case could change the way the government works; It also highlights the danger of the Supreme Court picking questions to suit its politics”: You can access today’s new episode of Slate’s “Amicus” podcast via this link.
ABA Journal
JANUARY 29, 2024
The conservative legal group America First Legal has filed a misconduct complaint against three federal judges in Illinois who issued orders intended to encourage “newer,…
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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