Above The Law
APRIL 28, 2023
By embracing these technologies, you'll be better positioned to keep up with the rapidly evolving legal technology landscape. The post Attorney AI Assistants: GPT-Driven Tools And Browser Extensions To Streamline Your Work appeared first on Above the Law.
The Crime Report
APRIL 12, 2023
Check the list of the ten men most recently exonerated in Massachusetts. All but one was wrongfully convicted in Suffolk County. (Boston and adjacent cities.) All but one is Black. All were sentenced to life in prison. Most were sentenced to life in prison without possibility of parole. Succinct accounts of each of their cases are available through links maintained by the National Registry of Exonerations.
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ABA Journal
APRIL 25, 2023
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LawSites
APRIL 13, 2023
A few days ago, The New York Times declared, “ A.I. Is Coming for Lawyers.” With GPT-4 having passed the bar exam and legal tech companies launching AI-based legal assistants , it sometimes seems that the potential for AI in law is limitless. But what about that most basic of a lawyer’s tasks — formatting citations to comply with the style of The Bluebook ?
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Above The Law
APRIL 24, 2023
Some of the standard phrases are two-edged knives. Be sure you know how to handle them. The post Reading Between The Lines Of Legal Job Listings appeared first on Above the Law.
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LawSites
APRIL 25, 2023
It was major news April 4 when the legal research and technology companies Fastcase and vLex announced their merger, creating a single entity that they say now has the world’s largest subscriber base of lawyers and law firms and a legal research library of more than 1 billion documents from more than 100 countries. It is a deal that could reshape the legal tech landscape on a global basis and potentially even threaten the longstanding legal research duopoly of Westlaw and LexisNexis.
The Crime Report
APRIL 6, 2023
“Only in America can I kill someone, and two people stand up and take the blame for it,” Keith Jesperson, also known as the Happy Face Killer, says matter-of-factly in a phone interview from Oregon State Penitentiary. On January 21, 1990, Jesperson killed 23-year-old Taunja Bennett after meeting her at the B&I Tavern in Portland, Oregon. Shortly after, he dumped her body off an isolated road in the Columbia River Gorge.
ABA Journal
APRIL 6, 2023
A law professor was surprised to hear that he had been accused of sexual harassment during a class trip to Alaska sponsored by his law…
LawSites
APRIL 5, 2023
From appointment reminders to case updates, here are the six types of emails that ensure you’re providing top-notch service to your clients. Email communications are a cornerstone of running a modern law firm. According to the American Bar Association, 41% of law firms use email marketing. As one of the most commonly used law firm marketing tools, emails are expected by clients as part of their legal experience.
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
APRIL 21, 2023
Jamie Spannhake | You can learn to recognize, challenge and change the core beliefs that are holding you back. The post 5 Ways to Change Your Negative Thoughts appeared first on Attorney at Work.
JURIST
APRIL 28, 2023
The New York State Senate Tuesday passed the Tropical Deforestation-Free Procurement Act , a bill aimed at protecting tropical rainforests and human rights in other countries through state government relations with contractors. The bill will require state contractors who work with commodities derived from rainforests to certify that their products are not contributing to deforestation or degradation.
The Estrin Report
APRIL 2, 2023
by Chere Estrin I’m jaded, I know it. Right now, I’m cynical, sarcastic and frustrated. Even I wouldn’t want to work for me. But – (and there’s always a “but”, isn’t there?), I have had just the most straining, draining and downright paining time trying to hire a couple of people. Let me explain, please.
Paralegal Bootcamp
APRIL 13, 2023
What is an Indispensable Paralegal? An indispensable paralegal is an essential member of the team. It doesn’t mean that you are the only person on the team who knows where something is or how something is done. That doesn’t make someone indispensable. That just makes someone tired and stressed out from working long hours. Some of the words that attorneys use to describe their indispensable paralegal include: My Rockstar Paralegal My Superstar Paralegal Our MVP My Right-Hand Person I want to cl
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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.
HowAppealing
APRIL 26, 2023
“A Long Day’s Journey into Legal Realism”: Eric Segall has this post at “Dorf on Law.” The post “A Long Day’s Journey into Legal Realism” appeared first on How Appealing.
LawSites
APRIL 26, 2023
The generative AI legal tech startup Harvey has raised $21 million in a Series A funding round led by Sequoia Capital. When I first wrote about Harvey in November , the previously stealth startup had just emerged with news that it had raised $5 million in funding led by the startup fund of OpenAI, the company that is the developer of the GPT AI technology.
Attorney at Work
APRIL 10, 2023
Shari Lee Sugarman | advice on how to network effectively regardless of where you’re at on your career path. The post Local Networking at Every Stage of Your Legal Career appeared first on Attorney at Work.
JURIST
APRIL 29, 2023
Afghan women Saturday marched in Afghanistan’s capital Kabul to urge the UN not to formally recognize the Taliban government at a UN summit scheduled for next week. Approximately two dozen women took to the streets despite the Taliban government’s increasingly strict crackdowns on women. During the march, protesters chanted that they would fight and die for their rights and condemned the UN, stating that the recognition of the Taliban would be a violation of women’s rights.
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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.
ABA Journal
APRIL 24, 2023
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Above The Law
APRIL 26, 2023
Disney wishes Ron DeSantis 'A Magical Day' in federal lawsuit. The post Disney Litigators Take Their Turn Beating The Hell Out Of Ron DeSantis With New Federal Lawsuit appeared first on Above the Law.
The Crime Report
APRIL 24, 2023
Do innocent people really confess to horrific crimes they did not commit? Yes, they do. A masterful recent book from John Jay College of Criminal Justice Professor Saul Kassin, “ Duped: Why Innocent People Confess—and Why We Believe Their Confessions ,” proves it beyond any doubt. And Dr. Kassin’s book goes further than that. It shows how mobilizing scientific research about interrogations can reduce errors.
LawSites
APRIL 18, 2023
As a solo myself, I can tell you that there is much to be said for practicing on your own – freedom and independence not least among them. In fact, during 2022’s “Great Resignation,” a third of lawyers who quit their jobs did so to start their own solo practices, according to Legal Trends for Solo Law Firms , a report published today by law practice management company Clio.
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
APRIL 10, 2023
Mark C. Palmer | Q: "I’ve been trying out ChatGPT, and it’s pretty impressive! Before I start using it for legal writing, research or other tasks, what ethical pitfalls might I watch out for when using such a tool? The post Ethical Pitfalls When Using ChatGPT appeared first on Attorney at Work.
JURIST
APRIL 18, 2023
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny’s spokesperson announced Tuesday that Russian authorities opened a criminal case against Navalny for removing another prisoner from his cell. Navalny’s team called the situation a “provocation” and said that Navalny was previously warned about a potential set-up. In a series of tweets posted Tuesday, Navalny’s spokesperson, Kira Yarmysh, explained that Russian authorities placed a prisoner with poor personal hygiene into Navalny
ABA Journal
APRIL 11, 2023
Maine lawmakers are considering a bill that would allow aspiring lawyers to skip law school if they study under a supervising attorney for two years.
Above The Law
APRIL 17, 2023
So, is Clarence Thomas a bad faith actor or just not very good at this interpreting the law thing? The post Clarence Thomas’s P**s-Ass Excuse For Not Disclosing Megadonor Real Estate Sale appeared first on Above the Law.
Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor
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