Paralegal Bootcamp
NOVEMBER 4, 2021
Tips for Improving the Situation When You Work for a Difficult Boss. As paralegals, we often get difficult cases and even more difficult opposing counsel. However, when your boss is more difficult than either of those, it is time to reflect on the situation and what can be done to make the predicament better. We all know that paralegals work in an industry where stress is par for the course.
Paralegal Bootcamp
NOVEMBER 10, 2021
It was my first day working at a law firm and I spent it in the filing room. Although I expected to be there, I still found it to be an onerous task. There were massive towers of paper scattered all over the place and only one me. I couldn’t understand why there was so much paper. I sifted through the piles, reading the correspondence and familiarizing myself with the files.
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Paralegal Bootcamp
NOVEMBER 26, 2021
Paralegal schools want enrollments, so it’s easy to understand why they present the paralegal profession in a certain light. But after they’ve got you enrolled and you’re in the paralegal certificate program, it would be helpful for you to also hear the downsides of being a paralegal so that you can be better prepared for your new career.
EvidenceProf Blog
NOVEMBER 24, 2021
On September 28, 2017, Nikki Addimando fatally shot her boyfriend Christopher Grover. There is significant evidence that Chris was physically and sexually abusing Nikki and that she feared for her life when she fatally shot him: In 2017, Addimando was.
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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
Attorney at Work
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
As one of the newest and most popular social media platforms, TikTok’s user base is growing rapidly. After starting as a place for short-form comedy videos, TikTok has developed into a valuable marketing tool with the potential to reach millions of consumers. Moreover, the virality potential of this platform is unparalleled, so businesses have a greater opportunity than ever to reach vast audiences by leveraging short-form video content.
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The Estrin Report
NOVEMBER 12, 2021
An Interview With Chere Estrin. Have people to bounce ideas off of: those people can be other lawyers, but also make sure you are talking to people who are NOT lawyers as well. Talking through a case with others will help you evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of your strategy. The feedback they give is helpful and sometimes better than the ideas you might have had.
HowAppealing
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
“Will Opinion Announcements Fade Away? Opinion announcements from the bench, a long tradition that is an important part of justices’ public roles, may become a thing of the past.” Tony Mauro has this post at his “The Marble Palace Blog.
ABA Journal
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
In a closed session, the council of the ABA's Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar recently voted in favor of allowing law…
The Crime Report
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
Mexican police officer by J.K. via Flickr. An international team of nearly 30 researchers conducted extensive studies in six countries in the Southern Hemisphere, looking to see if instituting community policing would improve trust in law enforcement or reduce crime. At the end of their study which examined 516 separate policing jurisdictions impacting 9 million people, the researchers concluded that the community policing methodology didn’t help with either issue, PHYS org details. .
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?
Attorney at Work
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
Do you read books? Of course you do. Maybe you like to escape into James Patterson’s latest thriller or load a beach read into your smartphone for those precious few minutes of downtime. Many lawyers anticipate extended time for leisure reading during travel or while on vacation. Getting Smarter With Nonfiction Leisure Reading. Perhaps you read books to improve your lawyering skills.
JURIST
NOVEMBER 14, 2021
A new report published Saturday by the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) described extensive human rights and war crimes violations allegedly committed in July and August this year in the regions of Amhara and Afar in connection to the ongoing Tigray crisis. The report was based on investigations conducted between August 28, 2021 and September 6, 2021.
The Estrin Report
NOVEMBER 3, 2021
An Interview With Chere Estrin. Be amazingly responsive: This involves having the technology to be able to receive, identify and respond to calls, emails and, nowadays most importantly, text messages incredibly fast. So often, clients and referral partners comment on how quickly I respond to their questions or concerns. People aren’t used to this — especially from lawyers.
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 23, 2021
Ask yourself: Am I studying to keep up with an imaginary ideal student who I think is in a cave studying without distraction 24/7?
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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.
ABA Journal
NOVEMBER 11, 2021
After Craig Baxley connected a plastic tube to vials of drugs to stop the heart of a condemned South Carolina inmate, he asked God to…
The Crime Report
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
John Wetzel. Photo courtesy Pennsylvania Department of Corrections. To read about John Wetzel, the former Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections (PADOC), one might think he is the August Vollmer of prison management. Vollmer, who established the first degree-granting program in police science at the University of California in the early years of the 20 th century, was called the “father of modern American policing.”.
Attorney at Work
NOVEMBER 19, 2021
According to the ABA Profile of the Legal Profession 2020 , nearly 20% of lawyers suffer from anxiety. Lawyers struggle with anxiety at levels substantially higher than the general population and other highly educated professionals. It is important for law firms and firm leaders to “lead the way” for attorney well-being by creating a culture that does not increase our stress and anxiety to unhealthy levels.
JURIST
NOVEMBER 16, 2021
The President of the Republic of Mauritius Prithviraj Roopun appointed Rehana Bibi Mungly-Gulbul to the position of chief justice on Tuesday, marking the first time that a woman has ascended to the highest position in the Mauritian judiciary. Her appointment, which takes effect on November 18, comes as a result of a vacancy created at the office following the departure of Justice Asraf Caunhye.
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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.
SCOTUSBlog
NOVEMBER 21, 2021
Share On Monday, November 22, we will be live blogging as the court releases orders from the November 19 conference and 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 orders and opinions for Monday, November 22 appeared first on SCOTUSblog.
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 23, 2021
While the bill doesn’t provide a path to citizenship that many advocates had hoped for, it does include some important provisions.
ABA Journal
NOVEMBER 3, 2021
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The Crime Report
NOVEMBER 3, 2021
Just as protests spread across the country in response to the killing of George Floyd, I was arrested—a white, middle-class, suburban mom with no criminal record. While the appalling circumstances surrounding my arrest and dismissal of my case didn’t make headline news, the event introduced me firsthand to the long-lasting harm caused by law enforcement agencies’ practice of publishing booking mugshots online.
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!
Attorney at Work
NOVEMBER 11, 2021
According to the 2021 ABA Profile of the Legal Profession , the COVID-19 pandemic prompted one-third of senior lawyers to change retirement plans — but that doesn’t mean they decided to retire. Instead, 53% of those lawyers decided to push the pause button. Disrupted income may be one reason — but as Camille Stell points out, there are other reasons lawyers avoid retirement.
JURIST
NOVEMBER 6, 2021
A Staff Correspondent for JURIST in Mauritius says that a new petroleum bill advancing in that Indian Ocean country off the coast of Africa has significant implications for climate change and raises concerns about corruption, conflict of interest, and government mismanagement. For privacy and security reasons we are withholding his name and institutional affiliation.
Patently O
NOVEMBER 2, 2021
by Dennis Crouch. We’ve been writing a lot about venue and mandamus petitions at the Federal Circuit. The cases continue to flow to the court, and will continue so long as appellate panels continue to entertain them. In October 2021, 10 new mandamus petitions were filed to the Federal Circuit in patent cases. 22-100 In re: Overhead Door Corporation (E.D.
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 19, 2021
Even IF the DEA deemed that Delta-8 THC is legal, it wouldn't give carte blanche to manufacture Delta-8 THC in states where the substance is expressly banned or legalize it under the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act.
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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