LawSites
JULY 24, 2024
In reporting yesterday on the record-setting $900 million investment in law practice management company Clio, I included a list of the 10 largest previous investments in legal tech. It did not take long for me to learn that the list was incomplete. So I set about trying to come up with a more accurate list.
LawSites
JULY 23, 2024
The law practice management company Clio today announced a record-setting raise of $900 million, at a valuation of a whopping $3 billion, in an oversubscribed Series F investment round that the company says will accelerate its ability to continue to build and develop its multi-product platform and expand its market both to larger firms and […]
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SCOTUSBlog
JULY 1, 2024
Share The Supreme Court on Monday sent a pair of challenges to laws in Texas and Florida that would regulate how large social media companies control content posted on their sites back to the lower courts for another look. In a decision by Justice Elena Kagan, the court explained that both lower courts had focused too narrowly on how the laws applied to the challengers themselves, large social media companies including Facebook and YouTube, even though the cases challenged the constitutionality
Attorney at Work
JULY 16, 2024
Ivy Grey | Two powerful grammatical tools help lawyers write about hypotheticals with precision and clarity. The post How to Master the Subjunctive and Conditional for Precise Legal Writing appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
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LawSites
JULY 2, 2024
This recent Reuters story caught my attention: “More than half of law schools now offer classes on AI,” it said, citing a new survey conducted by the American Bar Association. Another story said the survey shows that “AI is rapidly making its way into law schools.
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ABA Journal
JULY 23, 2024
Updated: A graduate of Harvard Law School can’t sue for denial of her full requests for accommodations while taking the bar exam, a federal appeals…
Attorney at Work
JULY 23, 2024
Fear of Zoom can leave you frozen like your Wi-Fi dropped out. But you can conquer Zoom anxiety with these five tips. The post Will Your Paralyzing Fear of Zoom Ruin Your Life? appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
LawSites
JULY 9, 2024
Last October, during its annual Clio Cloud Conference, the law practice management company Clio announced its plan to roll out an e-filing service, called Clio File, during 2024, starting with Texas, which would make it the first law practice management platform with built-in e-filing. Today, it delivered on that promise, launching Clio File for e-filing in Texas courts.
Above The Law
JULY 26, 2024
Ohio Supreme Court Rules "Boneless" Means Expect Bones Actually: They also can't differentiate between glorified chicken nuggets and fish fillets. The Call Is Coming From Inside The House: Kagan wishes her colleagues actually had to be ethical. Again. Can't Just Ignore This Business: 303 Creative litigant needs someone to pay $2M in lawyer fees. Keep Your Eyes On Those Clerkships!
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JURIST
JULY 14, 2024
Vice President of the Tigray Interim Administration, General Tadesse Woreda, stated Saturday that the Interim Administration will take tough measures to ensure that the increasing security threats and crimes in Tigray are addressed and controlled. In line with this announcement, the Tigray Interim Administration released a statement revealing a new initiative to combat crime in the region.
Paralegal Bootcamp
JULY 10, 2024
It is the question that gets asked most often: How can I get my foot in the door as a litigation paralegal with no experience? Watch the quick video above to learn how. If you prefer to read, the transcript is below. The free download mentioned in the video is the Litigation Paralegal Professional Development Plan, and you can get a copy here. Personal Injury Paralegal Boot Camp As a personal injury paralegal, you have an important role in the pre-litigation phase of your claim files.
LDA PRO
JULY 10, 2024
Evicting a tenant can be a stressful and time-consuming process for any landlord. It can be intimidating to deal with uncooperative tenants, complex legality, and the possibility of mistakes. Here’s where LDA Pro Legal’s eviction paralegal steps in, It offers a comprehensive suite of services designed to empower landlords and navigate the eviction process with confidence.
Attorney at Work
JULY 15, 2024
Marin McCall | Four questions to ask before launching a social media account for your legal practice. The post Should My Law Firm be on TikTok? 4 Questions to Ask Before Adopting Any Social Media Platform appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
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NCBA Law Practice Management Blog
JULY 7, 2024
I talk to lawyers a lot about generating in-house content, that features them, and that is authentic to their personalities. Of course, I’m pushy: So, sometimes , attorneys get frustrated with me , and say : ‘Hey, I’ve got a lot going on!’ I get it. It’s tough to find the time – which is why it makes sense to specialize. Individual lawyers, then, should have ‘anchor’ content = the primary content you produce, that you can leverage in a number of different ways , and repurpose.
Above The Law
JULY 2, 2024
A review of three GOP Supreme Court nominees testifying under oath that they don't think presidents can have the sort of immunity they invented yesterday. The post All The Times Republican Supreme Court Justices Lied About Presidential Immunity Under Oath appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
JULY 5, 2024
This dispatch was filed by a JURIST legal correspondent in Afghanistan. For privacy and security reasons we cannot disclose her name. Reflecting the systematic misogyny now going on in Afghanistan, a government decree was recently published aimed at reducing the salaries of women professors and other government employees to 5000 AFG, or ~70$, without considering their expert knowledge and abilities.
ABA Journal
JULY 29, 2024
The Michigan Supreme Court has granted a new trial to a woman convicted of killing her infant daughter by shaking her, holding that proposed expert…
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LDA PRO
JULY 2, 2024
Evicting a tenant can be a frustrating and time-consuming ordeal for landlords. Facing uncooperative tenants, complex legalities, and the risk of missteps can be daunting. This is where LDA Pro Legal steps in, offering a suite of benefits that empower landlords to navigate the eviction notices california process with confidence. Continue to read this blog till the end to explore these benefits in more detail Here Listed Below Are The Detailed Steps On How LDA Pro Legal Empowers Landlords With Fl
Attorney at Work
JULY 25, 2024
Some of the best personal productivity apps to help lawyers get things done. The post Top Personal Productivity Apps for Busy Lawyers appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
LawSites
JULY 30, 2024
In its first major pronouncement on the ethics of using generative AI in law practice, the American Bar Association has issued an opinion saying that lawyers need not become experts in the technology, but must have a reasonable understanding of the capabilities and limitations of the specific generative AI technology the lawyer might use.
Above The Law
JULY 16, 2024
It's not flattering to the GOP pick for Vice President. The post JD Vance’s Yale Law School Classmates Trying To Derail His Political Career appeared first on Above the Law.
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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
JULY 19, 2024
The Supreme Court of Canada ruled Friday that the Canadian government can be held liable for enacting laws that are “clearly unconstitutional,” done in bad faith, or stem from abuse of power. Chief Justice Richard Wagner and Justice Andromache Karakatsanis, writing for the majority, rejected the state’s argument that Canada has absolute immunity from damages for enacting unconstitutional laws.
ABA Journal
JULY 31, 2024
The October 2023 term had many blockbuster decisions that deservedly received headlines.
SCOTUSBlog
JULY 1, 2024
Share On Monday, July 1, we will be live blogging as the court releases opinions in one or more argued cases from the current term. Click here for a list of FAQs about opinion announcements. The post Announcement of opinions for Monday, July 1 appeared first on SCOTUSblog.
Attorney at Work
JULY 31, 2024
David Arato | Blogging can connect your firm with potential clients who are seeking legal representation or advice online. The post How Blogging Can Get Law Firms More Clients appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
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