The Estrin Report
NOVEMBER 3, 2024
There are stars, and there are SuperStars. I have come across thousands of paralegals in my career. So many stand out! However, five paralegals (among many) recently stood out for their excellent contributions to the paralegal world. Take a look at their incredible achievements! Huascar Matos Director of Paralegals Here is a brilliant, motivated Director of Paralegals at Foley & Lardner on the fast track!
Paralegal Bootcamp
NOVEMBER 2, 2024
I started my professional career working for law firms directly out of college. I lived my life in 6-minute increments so much that I scheduled my weekend errands like this: Grocery shopping =.6 Drop off dry cleaning =.1 Billing your time can be stressful if you’re not meeting your firm’s annual quota…or it can be rewarding if you’re exceeding that quota and your bonus is based on that metric.
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LegalTalkNetwork
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
From an outsider’s perspective, the legal profession might appear to be taking meaningful steps toward remedying its historical lack of diversity. Prominent individuals like former President Barack Obama and Vice President Kamala Harris stand out as celebrated examples of minority attorneys who have reached significant positions of leadership and influence within the field.
CARET Legal
NOVEMBER 3, 2024
What if there was a way to streamline your practice, boost productivity, and enhance client satisfaction – all while reducing stress and improving work-life balance? Picture this: It’s Monday morning, and you’re walking into your law office. Your desk is piled high with case files, your inbox is overflowing, and you’ve got back-to-back client meetings all day.
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 risks before they become problems.
MyCase
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
Using dedicated attorney time tracking templates—whether daily, weekly, or monthly—ensures more accurate tracking of billable hours, reduces administrative errors, and streamlines billing for law firms. A couple of things to keep in mind: Use consistent formula cells and sections in the templates to maintain reliable calculations. Follow billing best practices for growing law firms, such as using standardized tracking increments and accurately describing tasks.
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MyCase
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
Block billing is a billing practice where attorneys group multiple tasks into a single time entry instead of separately detailing each task. It can lead to confusion and client disputes over charges, as it lacks the transparency that detailed billing provides. As a busy attorney, maximizing your billable hours is crucial to accelerating cash flow and running a profitable law practice.
CARET Legal
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
Leveraging internal firm data and understanding billing trends allows firms to tailor their retainer pricing to meet their unique client needs. Correctly pricing evergreen retainers is a strategic advantage for law firms. These retainers, where funds are replenished as they deplete, provide a steady cash flow while offering clients uninterrupted legal services.
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
How Much Is A Title Worth?: Nonequity partners cover liability without sharing profits. UK Firm Is Closing Foreign Doors: Eversheds Sutherland is shutting its Beijing office. No Thanks to DeSantis!: Monique Worrell is back in the big seat. Utah Is Considering Its Options: A bar exam alternative may be underway ! Last Call!: Send in your final submissions for Above the Law's 15th annual Legally Themed Halloween Costume Contest !
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
Join us on November 20th for this CLE-eligible webinar and learn how BI can revolutionize your law firm's approach to data, driving efficiency and informed decision-making. The post 5 Surprising Insights That Will Change Your Mind About BI appeared first on Above the Law.
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JURIST
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
Human rights organizations sounded the alarm on Tuesday over the deteriorating health of Chinese legal scholar and human rights lawyer Xu Zhiyong, who has been on a hunger strike for nearly a month to protest his ongoing ill-treatment in detention. Xu , a key figure in China’s New Citizens’ Movement, has been held since February 2020, following his involvement in a meeting of activists and lawyers advocating for government transparency and civil rights.
CARET Legal
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
Legal analytics provides actionable insights that help optimize workflows, enhance client relationships, and boost overall firm performance. The ability to harness data analytics is rapidly becoming a key differentiator for law firms. With vast amounts of data generated from case management, billing, and client communications, firms are shifting away from intuition-based decision-making and making data-driven decisions to improve their operations.
ABA Journal
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
A former public defender accused of representing a client at a November 2022 preliminary hearing while under the influence of cocaine has received a suspension…
LDA PRO
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
The divorce process can be both emotionally and legally challenging. If you are going through a divorce in California, navigating through the legal paperwork is crucial but often complicated. Many individuals are turning to professional services to simplify this daunting task. Divorce Paperwork Preparation in Sacramento is an essential service that assists individuals in correctly preparing and filing necessary documents.
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With advancements in automation tools and digitization, the overall modern business environment is fast, to say the least. Legal operations are no exception to this need for expediency. Managing contracts efficiently is critical for organizations to maintain compliance, minimize risk, and optimize their contract lifecycle operations. As such, organizations considering CLM software need to diligently review CLM software offerings to find the solution that best fits their specific needs.
JURIST
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
The International Service for Human Rights (ISHR), an NGO promoting the protection of human rights, recalled on Monday the need for further action to hold China accountable for grave human rights violations in Xinjiang. The ISHR calls for the Chinese government to ensure the correct and timely implementation of the recommendations made by the the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), in addition to permitting investigations in the region.
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
They lost in state court. But what if you make the same argument in federal court while shouting EQUAL PROTECTION? The post GOP Demands Judge Throw Out Legitimate Ballots In Georgia Because Of Poll Workers’ Error (There Was No Error) appeared first on Above the Law.
ABA Journal
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
All lawsuits—including election-related actions—must be “grounded in fact, supported by law and free from improper motives,” according to an open letter signed by 125 past…
SCOTUSBlog
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
Share The justices heard arguments Wednesday in Facebook v. Amalgamated Bank , their first securities case of the year. The case involves the 2015 Cambridge Analytica-Facebook data breach, and considers whether Facebook’s disclosures to investors before the breach was public improperly downplayed the risks that data breaches posed to the company and its stock price.
Speaker: Anne Post, CEO North America, Xakia Technologies
Do you know that 40% of U.S. Legal Departments now have a formal legal intake process? With that in mind, where does your legal department stand today? Many legal teams still struggle with a flood of incoming requests, leaving everyone overwhelmed and frustrated. Implementing a formal legal intake process can seem like an obstacle between the business and the legal department, but it doesn’t have to be!
JURIST
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
The UK House of Commons began its first reading on Tuesday of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill which aims to restrict the legal age to purchase tobacco each year to create the “first smoke-free generation” The bill was proposed under former prime minister Rishi Sunak’s government, and advanced by Parliament in April 2024. The 2023 King’s Speech outlined the bill’s initial proposal, which was to annually increase the legal age limit to purchase tobacco products as a means
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
If you aren't playing the game, you're sitting on the sidelines watching. The post How Lawyers Can Master Content Creation: 4 Proven Steps To Boost Your Legal Practice appeared first on Above the Law.
LawSites
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
It was a year ago last month that I wrote here about the launch of Clarra, a cloud-based case management platform designed to be optimized for docket-driven litigation practices.
SCOTUSBlog
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Share The justices will return to securities law on Wednesday with arguments in a case arising out of the 2015 Cambridge Analytica-Facebook data breach. The tech giant’s effort to fend off federal securities fraud lawsuits in Facebook v. Amalgamated Bank could narrow the opportunities for private investors to hold companies accountable under federal laws that regulate corporate misconduct.
Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor
Get ready to uncover what attorneys really need from you when it comes to trial prep in this new webinar! Attorney and law professor, Joe Stephens, J.D., will share proven techniques for anticipating attorney needs, organizing critical documents, and transforming complex information into compelling case presentations. Key Learning Objectives: Organization That Makes Sense 🎯 Learn how to structure and organize case materials in ways that align with how attorneys actually work and think.
JURIST
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
The Federal Police in Brazil announced on Monday that they identified and arrested the murderer of Bruno Pereira and Dom Phillips, ending a two-year investigation into the double homicide of the Brazilian indigenous activist and the British journalist who were killed in the Javari Valley in the Amazon. The Federal Police stated that their investigations revealed that the homicide was carried out by a criminal organization consisting of nine people.
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
He blamed his cat for the offense, and received a hefty sentence. The post Man Who Illegally Accessed Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s Medical Records Before Her Death Gets Prison Time appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
“When it comes to costly engagement rings, Mass. is a no-fault state, state’s highest court rules”: John R. Ellement of The Boston Globe has this report. Lance Reynolds of The Boston Herald reports that “ Massachusetts SJC orders $70K engagement ring be returned to man in failed love story.” Jenna Russell of The New York Times has an article headlined “ A Massachusetts Couple Called Off Their Wedding.
Attorney at Work
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
As much as you’d like to stop them, perhaps with jiujitsu or a handy table lamp, you know that’s unprofessional. Fortunately you can use these proven tactics instead. The post How to Not Talk Politics and Survive appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System
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