The Estrin Report
MARCH 23, 2022
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.
The Crime Report
MARCH 21, 2022
When the pandemic hit, the way we went about our everyday lives changed rapidly. Old systems had to adapt quickly to keep us safe, while new systems that we had previously thought impossible or impractical, like remote schooling, remote work, and telehealth, became essential to our livelihoods and well-being. The same was true for the criminal legal system.
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The Crime Report
MARCH 21, 2022
In prisons across the country, officials have unilaterally banned hundreds of books, but now, officials in Connecticut have banned thousands of new titles — including educational books about drawing and computers, hip hop culture books, “A Description of Scientology,” George R. R. Martin’s Game of Thrones series, and multiple art, music and culture magazines , according to the Providence Journal.
Attorney at Work
MARCH 21, 2022
I’m part of the 57.6% of Arizona attorneys who feel stressed out practicing law and the 70.3% of Arizona attorneys for whom work stress carries over to their personal life. Part of this is related to the fact that there is no separation between my professional and personal lives, but also because I tend to be a workaholic. I hit a metaphorical wall last November.
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Paralegal Bootcamp
MARCH 25, 2022
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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Paralegal.edu
MARCH 22, 2022
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
Attorney at Work
MARCH 23, 2022
What does it take to become a successful lawyer in your particular niche or practice area? In a series of in-depth interviews for the Estrin Report , Chere Estrin profiles top lawyers from all types of practices. In this column, we zero in on their top tips. This week, we feature “protector of athletes” Sivonnia DeBarros. Sivonnia DeBarros.
SCOTUSBlog
MARCH 23, 2022
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
JURIST
MARCH 20, 2022
Law students and lawyers in Afghanistan are filing reports with JURIST on the situation there after the Taliban takeover. Here, a Staff Correspondent for JURIST in Kabul reports on recent changes to laws affecting the banking and financial sector of Afghanistan. For privacy and security reasons, we are withholding our Correspondent’s name. The text has only been lightly edited to respect the author’s voice.
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?
The Crime Report
MARCH 23, 2022
The surge in violent crime in the U.S. underlines a “dark new form of American exceptionalism,” suggests New York Times columnist David Leonhardt. Leonhardt noted that over the past weekend alone, there were at least nine “mass shooting” events in which four or more people were impacted by gun violence. The largest event in terms of casualties was the shooting at a car show in Dumas, Ark., which left one dead and 27 injured in “collateral” damage from a gunfight involving two people.
Attorney at Work
MARCH 24, 2022
When delivering negative feedback we think we must be firm — even mean. Instead, here’s how to give tough feedback that actually motivates change. I once worked with a midlevel manager who, when advised of someone’s shoddy work or bad behavior, would inevitably respond with a simple, “Okay, I’ll tell her.” And that was exactly what he would do: Take the person aside, metaphorically hold his nose, and say something like, “You don’t write very well.
Above The Law
MARCH 24, 2022
What's worse than 'death penalty sanctions'? Alex Jones is fixing to find out. The post Alex Jones’s Lawyers And The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
MARCH 19, 2022
The office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) posted an update Friday noting over 2100 civilian casualties in Ukraine. Since the start of hostilities on February 24, OHCHR has verified 816 civilians were killed and 1333 injured. The death toll includes 59 children, while 74 children were injured in the fighting. 903 of the casualties occurred in Donetsk and Luhansk, two regions in southeastern Ukraine controlled by separatists and recognized as independent by Russia.
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SCOTUSBlog
MARCH 24, 2022
Share The Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that a man on death row in Texas can have his pastor touch him and pray out loud while he is being executed. The decision in Ramirez v. Collier was the latest chapter in the nearly three-year-long dispute over the presence of spiritual advisers at executions, and the justices appeared to express some frustration that the case was before them at all.
Attorney at Work
MARCH 25, 2022
Regulatory reform is needed to make sure there is coverage for “legal deserts” where citizens have access to few or no law firms. There are 1.3 million lawyers in the United States. Nationwide, there are approximately four lawyers for every 1,000 residents, but the number doesn’t reflect the reality. Most lawyers work in urban areas, while many rural areas of the country have few or no lawyers.
ABA Journal
MARCH 25, 2022
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.
JURIST
MARCH 25, 2022
The Myanmar junta is responsible for crimes against humanity, murder, torture, and forced displacement of civilians and political leaders, according to a report by human rights agencies released Thursday. The report, co-authored by Fortify Rights and the Schell Center for International Human Rights at Yale Law School, is focused primarily on the six months following Myanmar’s 2021 military coup.
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Above The Law
MARCH 23, 2022
Consistency? LOL. The post Supreme Court Shadow Docket Just Throwing Darts At Democracy At This Point appeared first on Above the Law.
The Crime Report
MARCH 25, 2022
Photo by janinsanfran via Flickr Photo by PROjaninsanfran via Flickr. Holding most individuals accused of an offense in jail for any length of time before trial may not guarantee the safeguards that many people assume detention provides, according to a new study released by Arnold Ventures. When a person is arrested and accused of committing a crime, a judge must decide whether it is safe to release the individual back into the community before trial, or whether the person should be detained—whe
ABA Journal
MARCH 24, 2022
Judge Patricia Guerrero will become the first Latina justice of the California Supreme Court following her confirmation by the California Commission on Judicial Appointments earlier…
JURIST
MARCH 25, 2022
The US Supreme Court Thursday ruled in a unanimous opinion that a member of an elected body does not have a viable First Amendment claim arising from verbal censure. The case Houston Community College System v. Wilson involved David Wilson, a former elected trustee of the Houston Community College System. Shortly after being elected to the board, Wilson began publicly and enthusiastically critiquing the institution.
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Above The Law
MARCH 25, 2022
The war hasn’t been good for Russia’s Western apologists. The post Tankies Sinking In Ukraine’s Muddy Fields appeared first on Above the Law.
CourtTechBulletin
MARCH 24, 2022
Apple launches the first smartphone driver’s license/ID with Arizona Additional states to follow, including Colorado, Hawaii, Mississippi, Ohio, and the territory of Puerto Rico Read more ».
NCBA Law Practice Management Blog
MARCH 24, 2022
Small law firms generally have it pretty good, in that they’ve mostly had to compete only against other small law firms, that aren’t particularly innovative either , and that also don’t spend money aggressively to build their businesses. Now, over the course of time, cracks have been made in that armor, as organizations like LegalZoom have addressed services for legal consumers in an entirely different way – by focusing on products (document delivery), at more cost-effective prices than most law
JURIST
MARCH 24, 2022
South Africa’s Western Cape Division of the High Court Wednesday halted the construction of Amazon’s new Africa headquarters and ordered the developer to consult with local indigenous people who say the site is on sacred land. Judge Patricia Goliath ruled that Liesbeek Leisure Properties Trust (LLPT), the developer of the site, must cease construction immediately and undertake “proper and meaningful consultation” with the Khoi and San indigenous populations.
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