The Estrin Report
MARCH 28, 2020
Some people tell me that they are "safe" in their job. Trust me. No one, absolutely, no one is immune to these big bumps in the job market. No one. Unless you have a crystal ball and can predict what is going to happen, you have to act as if the worst will occur. If it doesn't, consider that a windfall.
NCBA Law Practice Management Blog
MARCH 23, 2020
Just because you want to be a modern lawyer, that doesn’t mean that you have to give up all of your paper. For lawyers, the love of paper persists; it often hearkens back to a prior age of law practice. In practice, it’s a tactile sensation. Many lawyers just like to write on paper, to hold it. A lot of attorneys still print files to review. So, if going full electric make you uncomfortable, there is a middle ground.
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Strictly Business
MARCH 12, 2020
For the past 10 years or so, founders of early-stage startups have been increasingly turning to convertible notes and convertible equity instruments to structure investment rounds, particularly for their first capital raise. While some in the angel investment community have argued that it would be best if founders did fewer convertible note rounds and more equity deals, it’s important to consider why the convertible note structure has made such a big splash in early-stage financing world in the
Paralegal Coffee Talk
MARCH 25, 2020
Google Calendar Tutorial for the Paralegal. The post Google Calendar Tutorial for the Paralegal appeared first on.
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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
Legal Research is Easy
MARCH 5, 2020
I really dig being married. Took a while to get up to speed but it seems like the wife and I have finally hit our stride. She is the ultimate wingman. True, it took having to navigate two kids, two houses, a few vehicles, a couple nasty employers, navigating around lots (and lots) of crazy and a 2,500 mile cross-country (coast to literal coast) trip to get it together but I think we've finally got it going on.
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The Estrin Report
MARCH 5, 2020
Sometimes, things happen in life that were totally unforeseen. Your job seems to be going well and it looks like there is lots of security. Then, before you know it, you’re thrown off course and your world is turned upside down. Suddenly, everything is in jeopardy - how you go about daily life has changed dramatically. We have been experiencing a candidate tight market in the past couple of years.
NCBA Law Practice Management Blog
MARCH 18, 2020
Phone systems, and managing phone systems, are essential for law firms -- even if managing lawyers can tend to overlook the importance of such things. But, in a very real sense, law firm phone systems are really money machine s. Getting a lead to the right person, transferring calls appropriately, accessing a message in a timely fashion, utilizing a system in which leads most often reach humans, even if those humans are part of a contracted virtual receptionist service. any or all of those attri
NewYorkCourtWatcher
MARCH 3, 2020
Henry J. Abraham, University of Virginia Professor Emeritus, passed away last week at the age of 98. My Ph.D. mentor--and adopted "Uncle Henry"--was unconditionally cherished by so many of us over his more than 50 years of teaching. All of us in the "Tribe of Abraham" are heartbroken. I'm so glad I spent time with him last month. A few recent appreciations: A Life Uncommon ([link].
LegalTalkNetwork
MARCH 17, 2020
Editorial. As Americans, we are usually challenged to meet a variety of hardships, whether in our midst or abroad. Today’s COVID-19 happenings are both. It is extremely important NOT to overreact. We must carry on in safe, rational, and measured ways… Panic is not our friend. It is vital to keep as much of the economy going as possible. Obviously, we should take reasonable precautions and be mindful of the needs of others.
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?
Lawfecta
MARCH 30, 2020
Check out Lawfecta’s 2020 March Newsletter. Sign up for our newsletter. Submit. The post March 2020 Newsletter appeared first on Virtual Paralegal, Legal Secretary and Assistant Services for Law Firms and Small Businesses.
Paralegal Coffee Talk
MARCH 29, 2020
Is Age An Issue When Breaking Into the Paralegal Career? The post Is Age An Issue When Breaking Into the Paralegal Career? appeared first on.
The Estrin Report
MARCH 14, 2020
We all make mistakes. However, there are degrees of mistakes, some very bad, some, well, not so bad. Here are 5 scenarios that might sound familiar to you: How bad is it to. 1. Agree to a phone interview with a staffing organization recruiter and ghost or stand them up. Recruiters are professionals. They take the time to answer your application. They set aside time in their very busy schedule that could have gone to someone else.
NCBA Law Practice Management Blog
MARCH 9, 2020
Everytime you complete a business-facing page -- your website, a social media profile, a review platform page -- you're always asked to provide an opening and closing time for your office. Don't. I mean, think about it: Does that jibe with the way modern consumers access businesses, or the way that modern business owners work ? ? Do you work 9-5?? Of course not.?
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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.
LawActually
MARCH 13, 2020
Actually, that should be: 'movies to watch while self-isolating'. Ne'er mind. I saw yesterday that the Guardian had compiled a list of movies that people self-isolating from the Coronavirus could watch to while away some of the time. That list was strange, very strange — to say the least of it. I’d not heard of at least half of them, and they were supposed to be ‘comfort films’.
Legal Research is Easy
MARCH 11, 2020
Once upon a time, a few years back, in a prior life I'd rather soon forget, I remember a conversation with an annoying person who took pride in wasting time. Yeah, she was one of the those people who felt that the world was out to get them and that everything was so hard and nothing ever went right. Before I get into this, I would like to point something out.
Lawfecta
MARCH 22, 2020
Do the words “tax season” make you shudder? You’re not alone. Over half of US adults say tax season stresses them out. And when you run your own business, your tax time heebie jeebies are bound to be even more severe. Tax season is faster and easier when your bookkeeping is organized. And our partners at Bench will handle all your small business bookkeeping, and even file your taxes for you.
LegalTalkNetwork
MARCH 4, 2020
ABA TECHSHOW 2020 kicked off with its 4th annual Start-Up Pitch Competition on February 26th. Hosted by stalwart-statesmen-of-innovation Bob Ambrogi , this growing opening night event brings a wider variety of products and services to the tech conference by inviting new or small vendors who might not otherwise be able to afford the exhibitor fees. In addition to giving fledgling companies a leg up, attendees get a sneak preview of future offerings for the profession.
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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.
ClimateChange-ClimateLaw
MARCH 26, 2020
by Amy Turner. It is an extremely challenging time for cities. With the novel coronavirus COVID-19 infiltrating cities across the U.S., leaders and staff are working around the clock to develop and implement policies aimed at slowing the spread of the virus, adequately caring for those infected, providing a basic level of services to residents and facilitating safe and effective work conditions for “essential” workers.
NCBA Law Practice Management Blog
MARCH 3, 2020
Law firms have a particularly hard time with lead intake. It costs time and money to acquire leads in the first place, to the point where it’s devastating to whiff on those leads, once you have a chance to convert them. Even when law firms effectively engage leads and are responsive in contacting them back, oftentimes they don’t say the right thing, and therefore fail in transitioning the lead to a client.
LawActually
MARCH 12, 2020
I just can’t COPE with this Coronavirus business. It feels like the world as we know it is disappearing in front of us, and it’s far from clear whether it will ever be the same again. Schools are closed in Ireland. Tom Hanks has been bitten by the bug and is mopping his fevered brow as I type. McLaren have withdrawn from the Australian grand prix. My work meeting next week has been cancelled and replaced with a call, but I’ve already bought an advance train ticket in the GWR sale to travel to Lo
JayS.Rothman&Associates
MARCH 9, 2020
When you are diagnosed with a disability, you may need to decide whether or not you will disclose it to your employer. You should begin by considering how it will impact your work. Do you need time off? Will it affect your productivity or ability to complete certain tasks? If you find that your disability is going to have an impact on your job, you may want to disclose it to your employer since it will affect their business and gives them the opportunity to support you.
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!
Livesay&Myers
MARCH 30, 2020
On March 12, 2020, Governor Northam declared a state of emergency in the Commonwealth of Virginia in response to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. In further response to the spread of the COVID-19, Virginia has implemented travel bans, limited public gatherings, closed schools for the remainder of the school year and implemented telework policies in an effort to keep as many Virginia residents in their homes as possible during this time.
JayS.Rothman&Associates
MARCH 9, 2020
When you are diagnosed with a disability, you may need to decide whether or not you will disclose it to your employer. You should begin by considering how it will impact your work. Do you need time off? Will it affect your productivity or ability to complete certain tasks? If you find that your disability is going to have an impact on your job, you may want to disclose it to your employer since it will affect their business and gives them the opportunity to support you.
ClimateChange-ClimateLaw
MARCH 6, 2020
By Lauren Kurtz. This week the Climate Science Legal Defense Fund (CSLDF) officially launched a series of guides to scientific integrity at nine federal agencies. The guides are intended to help researchers understand their employers’ policies and navigate the process of filing a scientific integrity complaint. They also reveal which agencies have strong policies and where the policies are lacking.
ClimateChange-ClimateLaw
MARCH 30, 2020
By Hillary Aidun and Daniel Metzger. Americans of all walks of life are working together to slow the spread of COVID-19 by practicing social distancing. Public agencies are doing their part by closing offices to the public, canceling or postponing hearings, and shifting services and proceedings to virtual formats. In this post we look at the role of open meetings laws in providing for transparent proceedings, and suggest a set of best practices for ensuring that state environmental agencies, pub
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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