March, 2025

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6 Paralegal Tips + An Invitation to Join Me

Paralegal Bootcamp

This week’s episode comes from a project that I started where I was compiling all of the prior 147 podcast episodes and categorizing them by topic, guest, etc. I realized there were so many hidden nuggets and tips inside some of them that I needed to do some “compilation” episodes for you. Here’s the printed version of the episode below.

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Law Firm Cybersecurity: Updates from the Breach, A New Primer

Attorney at Work

Securing your law firm is like eating an elephant its a massive challenge that cannot be tackled in one bite or alone. This primer covers the reality of law firm cybersecurity breaches costs, incident response, data recovery, backups and essential security steps. Cybersecurity Incidents Are a Reality for Law Firms Its no longer […] The post Law Firm Cybersecurity: Updates from the Breach, A New Primer appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Must-Have Skills for a Successful Paralegal Career

Paralegal-Edu.Org

So, Youre Thinking of Becoming a Paralegal? Lets face it, stepping into the legal field can feel like stepping into a labyrinth. The language, the protocols, the demandssome days it can appear like a swirling maze of documents and jargon. Yet theres a spark of excitement in the air for those who see themselves as a steady hand in the midst of the flurry.

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Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Generative AI Helps Build Better Client Communications

NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

Traditionally, attorneys have struggled to communicate value to leads & clients. Sometimes, lawyers linger on legalese, or theyre simply talking over the heads of the people they most desperately need to understand what theyre doing. Generally speaking, lawyers are really good at talking to other lawyers its why most law firms are built on referral-based marketing but, when it comes to consumers: its a whole other story, that sometimes does not have a happy ending.

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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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What AI Means for the Paralegal Profession

Blackstone Career Institute

What AI Means for the Paralegal Profession There is a lot of buzz in the legal industry about the advent of artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT. Particularly among paralegals, who handle a lot of the behind-the-scenes, time-consuming work for law firms including combing through documents and synthesizing large amounts of information, the development of AI brings concerns about job security and questions about the future of work.

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Legal Tech To Increase Access To Justice: A Conversation With Eric Voogt

Above The Law

Access to justice is a persistent challenge in the legal industry. While many focus on legal representation, its easy to overlook how foundational processes like service of process contribute to the problem. In Season 10, Episode 5 of “ Notes to My (Legal) Self ,” I sat down with Eric Voogt, trial lawyer and CEO of Proof Technology, to discuss how legal tech can revolutionize the practice of law and increase access to justice.

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4 Common Challenges Law Firm Workflow Management Can Solve

Rocket Matter

The post 4 Common Challenges Law Firm Workflow Management Can Solve appeared first on Rocket Matter. Learn how big tech has changed the legal industry Free Guide The Small Firms Guide to Big Tech While any change in how you operate your law office can feel overwhelming, theres never been a better time to start migrating your office structures online.

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How to Land Your First Paralegal Job Without Experience

Paralegal-Edu.Org

Breaking into a new field can feel like staring at a puzzle with one piece missing. That sense of uncertainty can be even more intense when you’re determined to become a paralegal, but you lack direct work experience. You might be wondering, How on earth can I catch a law firms attention if I havent worked in a legal office before? Honestly, its a valid question.

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The Role of Paralegals in the Community Justice Movement

NCBA

By Alicia Mitchell-Mercer The New Frontline of Legal Helpers As you sit in your car outside the courthouse, your hands tighten around the steering wheel. You know you need to file for temporary guardianship of your aging father his memory is slipping, and hes no longer able to manage his medical appointments or pay […] The post The Role of Paralegals in the Community Justice Movement first appeared on NCBarBlog.

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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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UN commission finds Russia committed crimes against humanity in Ukraine

JURIST

The UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine concluded on Wednesday that Russias widespread use of enforced disappearances and torture during its full-scale invasion of Ukraine constitutes crimes against humanity. The announcement marks a significant development in the war, as crimes against humanity constitute one of the most serious classifications of international crimes.

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Law Firm Talent Development: Rebooting Career Advancement Strategies

Attorney at Work

Theres a growing talent gap in the legal industry. Gene Commander points to talent development and career advancement strategies that can propel midsize and smaller firms into the next decade. The post Law Firm Talent Development: Rebooting Career Advancement Strategies appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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‘Glassdoor For Judges’ Prepares To Celebrate 1-Year Anniversary Of Upending The Clerkship System

Above The Law

The judiciary is uniquely insulated from scrutiny, and uniquely unaccountable to the public , I told the House Judiciary Committees Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet three years ago this week, in congressional testimony to advocate for the Judiciary Accountability Act (JAA), legislation that would finally extend federal anti-discrimination protections to more than 30,000 exempt federal judiciary employees.

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Alito and Gorsuch call for court to reconsider confrontation clause precedent

SCOTUSBlog

Share The Sixth Amendments confrontation clause gives defendants in criminal cases the right to be confronted with the witnesses against them. The Supreme Court on Monday morning declined to decide when a statement that is made out of court to an agency responsible for making bail recommendations is the kind of testimonial statement to which the Sixth Amendment applies.

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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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Federal District Court Vacates FDA’s Laboratory Developed Tests Final Rule

FDA Law Blog

By Steven J. Gonzalez On March 31, 2025, U.S. District Judge Sean D. Jordan ordered that FDAs Laboratory Developed Tests (LDT) Final Rule be vacated and set aside, in its entirety. That Rule sought to codify FDAs view that LDTs are medical devices subject to FDA regulation under the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDCA) and then phase out, over a four-year period, FDAs purported policy of enforcement discretion for such tests.

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Engagement Farming: Automating Fee Agreements Should Be a Priority for Law Firms

NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

Document automation for law firms, can become pretty complicated especially when youre dealing with tiers of logic, as is common with estate planning documents , for example. But, there are simpler operations than that more like find & replace where you can just slot language into a predetermined s p ot. This is the easiest sort of document assembly operation there is, because you simply need to draft/update language + determine where it goes.

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UN human rights council urged to condemn the forced return of Eritrean refugees

JURIST

Amnesty International urged the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) on Tuesday to condemn the forced return of Eritrean refugees to their home country during the 58th session of the human rights council that focused on the human rights situation in Eritrea. In its statement, Amnesty International highlighted the dire human rights conditions faced by Eritrean refugees who can not safely return to their home country or live in host nations due to attacks and harassment.

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‘Wait, It’s Not All About Me?’ In and Out of the Firm, Part-Time Law Practice Is Feeling Awesome

Attorney at Work

Attorney Susan Cohodes shares wisdom from her long career in small firm practice and her transition to "less-than-full-time" practice. The post ‘Wait, It’s Not All About Me?’ In and Out of the Firm, Part-Time Law Practice Is Feeling Awesome appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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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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Over 50 Bar Organizations Stand Up For The Rule Of Law

Above The Law

One of the first things you need to know in a fight is who you can and can’t rely on. Thankfully, time and resources were saved by knowing that Paul Weiss is a lost cause. But the search is still on for compatriots willing to speak out against the current administration’s consistent disregard for the rule of law. So far we’ve seen Perkins Coie and Williams & Connolly take their stands in court, Rachel Cohen stake her employment at Skadden , and the American Constitution Soc

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Court weighs Louisiana redistricting with second majority-Black district

SCOTUSBlog

Share It was not clear at oral arguments on Monday how the Supreme Court will rule on a challenge to Louisianas latest redistricting plan. The state and a group of Black voters ask the justices to reinstate a congressional map, enacted by the Louisiana legislature last year, that created a second majority-Black district. A federal court threw the map out, agreeing with a group of voters who describe themselves as non-African American that the new map was an unconstitutional racial gerrymander &#

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BriefCatch ‘Conquers the Bluebook’ with AI-Powered Citation and Writing Tools In Its New Version 4

LawSites

BriefCatch, a legal technology company whose Microsoft Word add-in helps legal professionals improve their writing, has unveiled two new features that use generative artificial intelligence to enhance legal document preparation: AI-driven Bluebook citation correction and a context-aware writing advisor.

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City to City: How Local Is Your Web Presence?

NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

If you practice in or near a major city, youre likely focused on marketing your law practice in said major city. Theres just one problem with that idea: so are all your competitors. But, your vision for a local web presence can be broader, if you zoom out. The fact is that if you start looking at suburbs, youre likely to find underserved communities; and, if your law firm can focus on providing services there, youll be more noticeable, since youll have fewer direct competitors.

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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.

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ECHR rules Ukraine failed to prevent or investigate violence during Maidan protests

JURIST

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled on Thursday that Ukraine violated the European Convention on Human Rights by failing to prevent and investigate violence during the Odesa’s pro-European Maidan protests in 2014. In late April 2014, Ukrainian authorities obtained intelligence showing signs of possible incitement to violence and mass riots at the “For a United Ukraine” rally in Odesa on May 2, 2014.

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10 Things Lawyers Should Stop Doing

Attorney at Work

The key to real productivity is identifying the most essential tasks that drive success, and working to de-prioritize or eliminate the rest. The post 10 Things Lawyers Should Stop Doing appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Forensic Data Collection: A Bridge Between Digital Forensics, eDiscovery, And Artificial Intelligence   

Above The Law

Getty Images Ed. note: This article first appeared in an ILTA publication. For more, visit our ILTA on ATL channel here. In the summer of 1956, when John McCarthy gathered researchers at Dartmouth College, he did not just coin the term “artificial intelligence” he sparked a digital revolution that would span generations. While the world is enamored with headlines of the changing face of society due to Large Language Models (LLMs), artificial intelligence (AI) extends into nearly eve

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AI in Finance and Banking March 31, 2025

LLRX

This semi-monthly column by Sabrina I. Pacifici highlights news, government documents, NGO/IGO papers, conferences, industry white papers and reports, academic papers and speeches, and central bank actions on the subject of AIs fast paced impact on the banking and finance sectors. The chronological links provided are to the primary sources, and as available, indicate links to alternate free versions.

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Uncovering The Hidden Connections: A Patent Family Survival Guide

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!