March, 2022

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10 WFH Paralegal Technology Tools

Paralegal Bootcamp

Many paralegals have now migrated to the work-from-home status permanently or part-time. Many paralegals have also experienced “burnout” due to the pressures of the times while lacking some tools to sustain productivity and efficiency in our newly set up home offices. Technology becomes an ally for many of us who are confronted with these challenges.

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Are you a Corporate Paralegal? You may just be in luck.

The Estrin Report

Today, it’s a matter of dollars and sense. By Chere B. Estrin. Are you happy in your job? Would you like to be happier? I have never witnessed a job market quite like this one. Honest, I haven’t. It’s a circus out there. Law firms and in-house legal departments are coming at us with request upon request upon request (ok, you get it) for corporate paralegals all over the country.

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How to Level-Up your Email Address from Cringeworthy to Credible

Paralegal.edu

A strong correlation exists between the perceived quality of an applicant and the email address used. Think of your email address as an online business card. It is a vital piece of personal information and a primary means of contact. An email address is often seen as a reflection of professional identity, so it is worthwhile to consider how it will be regarded by others.

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Adnan Syed & the State File a Joint Petition for (Further) DNA Testing

EvidenceProf Blog

On Tuesday, Adnan Syed and the State of Maryland filed a Joint Petition for Post Conviction DNA Testing. So, what does this mean? Prior DNA Testing On March 29, 2018, the Court of Special Appeals of Maryland (Maryland's intermediate appellate.

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Fresh Out of School: How to Become an Expert Paralegal

Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor

The difference between a paralegal and an exceptional paralegal isn't just competence—it's the bold initiative to anticipate needs, master hidden firm dynamics, and transform challenges into opportunities that showcase your indispensable value. Join this webinar with attorney Joe Stephens to get an insider's perspective into how you can become a strategic asset to your practice!

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Social Media Tips for Law Firms

Attorney at Work

Social media opportunities are endless for lawyers. With the right strategy, you can build your brand authority while establishing relationships with potential clients and other legal professionals. Since implementing a successful social media strategy can take some trial and error, here are some basic social media tips for law firms. First, Why Is Social Media Important for Law Firms?

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Paralegal Tips for Negotiating Client Bills and Liens

Paralegal Bootcamp

As a personal injury paralegal , few things ache my heart more than seeing someone injured in a motor vehicle crash with minimal or no personal injury protection (“PIP”) benefits. After a few years of handling these cases, I quickly realized the importance of having PIP benefits. From $2,500 in coverage to $100,000 in coverage, these figures are equally important in your client’s personal injury case.

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$88 Billion in Medical Bills on Credit Reports

Diane Drain

CFPB Estimates $88 Billion in Medical Bills on Credit Reports Prepared Remarks of Director Rohit Chopra on New CFPB Medical Debt Report. By Rohit Chopra – MAR 01, 2022 (reprint). “Good morning. Today, the CFPB released a report on medical billing and collection practices in our country. Medical bills are the most common debt in collections reported on our credit reports.

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6 Important Reasons to Utilize College Career Services

Paralegal.edu

Do you want greater visibility as a job candidate? Then take full advantage of the range of resources being offered by your college career center. Doing so can extend your learning experience well beyond the classroom. A one-time interaction to spruce up a resume or prepare a cover letter will not give most students everything they need. Many can benefit from additional preparation in navigating from campus to career, whether they are seeking their first professional position or rejoining the wo

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Further DNA Testing is Approved in the Adnan Syed Case

EvidenceProf Blog

Today, Judge Melissa M. Phinn granted the Joint Petition for Post Conviction DNA Testing in the Adnan Syed case. Here is the judge's order: So, let's break that down. First, the order requires the Baltimore Police to overnight the named.

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What Your Financial Statements Are Telling You—And How to Listen!

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.

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Zoom Background Fails to Avoid at All Costs

Attorney at Work

We’ve all seen the terrifying Zoom fails of pantslessness, live-feed bathroom trips, and unmuted fetid rants about the host. We’re not those people. We’d never show up naked or allow our untethered howling spawn to step into the frame. We’re professionals here. But even professionals make mistakes. While you are strictly a pants-on Zoomer, holding the audience’s attention during a presentation is a toughly competitive business.

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Ukraine President Zelensky signs decree creating unified national news source

JURIST

Citing martial law, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky Sunday signed a decree combining all national tv channels into one platform in accordance with the Ukrainian National Security and Defense Council’s decision to implement a “unified information policy.” Around-the-clock information will run on the consolidated platform called “United News.” The decree also provides that privately-owned media companies shall remain suspended.

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Practicing Mindfulness to Reduce Stress

Paralegal Bootcamp

I decided to add more to my already very busy life by taking a course in mindfulness. Why would I voluntarily do this to myself you ask? I literally have no time for another class, another course, nor anything that I will have to put time into and/or listen to, let alone a class I am taking that I’m not being forced or required to take. How is adding more responsibilities to my life going to reduce stress?

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“Klein ISD student wins $90K settlement after being harassed for sitting out the Pledge of Allegiance”

HowAppealing

“Klein ISD student wins $90K settlement after being harassed for sitting out the Pledge of Allegiance”: Rebecca Hennes of The Houston Chronicle has this report. And Cameron Langford of Courthouse News Service reports that “ Texas teacher settles in battle with student over Pledge of Allegiance; The Supreme Court established in 1943 no one can be compelled to pledge allegiance to the U.S. flag, but that didn’t stop a Texas teacher from taking issue with a Black student who

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6 Contract Data Analytics Tools To Boost Contract Oversight

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

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Court remains silent on Thomas’ condition after he entered the hospital last week

SCOTUSBlog

Share Five days after Justice Clarence Thomas was admitted to Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington, D.C., with “flu-like symptoms,” the Supreme Court is providing no updates on his condition. For the third consecutive day, the 73-year-old justice was not on the bench when the justices heard oral argument; the court’s only comment on Thomas’ status Wednesday came from Chief Justice John Roberts, who indicated that Thomas “was unable to be present” but would nonetheless participate in the consid

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FBI Joins The Search For Missing Biglaw Associate

Above The Law

Authorities say her husband is a person of interest in the case. The post FBI Joins The Search For Missing Biglaw Associate appeared first on Above the Law.

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Diving Back Into Conferences: Ways to Brush Up Your Form

Attorney at Work

With in-person conferences, tradeshows and other large gatherings happening again, your skills may be rusty. Here are ways to get back into your best face-to-face form. As I write this, I am in Las Vegas with over 830 others at the Legal Marketing Association Annual Meeting, my first association conference since before the pandemic. Leading up to this, my emotions have ranged from excitement (“I can’t wait to see so many people who will be there!

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Thousands of anti-war protesters arrested in Russia

JURIST

OVD-Info, a Russian independent human rights group, reported Monday that around 5,000 anti-war protesters were arrested across 69 cities in Russia on Sunday. As of Tuesday, more than 5,292 people are detained by Russian authorities in 74 cities. OVD-Info is a Russian independent human rights media project. The group launched in 2011 in an effort to raise awareness of and fight political persecutions in Russia.

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The Tech-Savvy Paralegals Playbook: How To Leverage AI

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?

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Self-Care for Paralegals

Paralegal Bootcamp

Self-care, THE number one most important hyphenated word of 2022! Self-care is the most easily implemented practice available to us for creating a balanced, peaceful, and more productive life. Although we may see examples of self-care routines involving elaborate “morning rituals” including avocado toast, hour long yoga and meditation practices – followed by long walks on the beach, this is not realistic or necessary to gain the immense benefits that come from caring for ourselves!

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2022 Evidence Summer Workshop (ESW2022)

EvidenceProf Blog

The Evidence Summer Workshop will be held at at Vanderbilt Law School in Nashville, TN, on May 5-6, 2022. Details below: Dear Colleagues, We are delighted to announce the 2022 Evidence Summer Workshop (ESW2022) to be held at Vanderbilt Law.

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Memo to Policymakers: Don’t Let Emotion Drive Crime Policy

The Crime Report

In November 2021, Gallup released a poll that examined Americans’ perceptions of crime rates. In it, ordinary people were given the opportunity to opine on whether crime was rising or falling in their locality and in the nation at large. The results rang clear: Americans believed crime was worse compared to the previous year. The poll also noted that Republicans drove the perception that crime was rising, particularly in small towns and rural areas.

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Just The Stats: Ketanji Brown Jackson As A District Court Judge

Above The Law

The cases Judge Jackson decided, the people involved, and how her decisions fared on appeal. . The post Just The Stats: Ketanji Brown Jackson As A District Court Judge appeared first on Above the Law.

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Excellence in Trial: A Strategic Guide for Modern Paralegals

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.

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How to Build a Powerful Personal Brand in the Attention Economy

Attorney at Work

How do you break through the noisy attention economy and get the right people to take notice? Seize the initiative. In today’s world, in which worldwide distribution of content across the internet is largely free, the biggest personal brands are being built by going directly to the people. That’s as true for artists breaking through on TikTok as it is for lawyers growing a following on LinkedIn.

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Climate group sues Shell directors over climate inaction

JURIST

Environmental law organization ClientEarth Tuesday announced legal action against the Board of Directors of Shell over the company’s failure to adopt and implement a climate strategy plan. ClientEarth, as a shareholder, seeks to hold the company’s 13 directors personally liable for breaching their duties under the UK Companies Act by arguing that the Board has failed to adopt and implement an adequate climate strategy.

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Conduct depositions remotely with these virtual technologies

ABA Journal

Two years have passed since the onset of the pandemic, and no matter how you look at it, things will never be quite the same.

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“Tears of Justice”

HowAppealing

“Tears of Justice”: Professor Austin Sarat and Dennis Aftergut have this essay online at The Hill.

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Transform Your E-Learning: Download the Ultimate Localization Use Case!

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.