CARET Legal

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

According to the 2025 In-House Legal Budgeting Report from Axiom and Wakefield Research, 96% of general councils said they expect “AI will meaningfully reduce costs within their legal department.” As we step into 2025, we’ll continue to experience technological evolution at an unprecedented pace that will reshape how law firms operate. The continuous evolution of legal technology is not just a trend; it’s a fundamental shift in how legal services are delivered, managed, and experienced.

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CosmoLex

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

The rise of online payment solutions has impacted nearly every industry, shaping consumer expectations for everything from grocery shopping to high-level business operations. People aren’t just accustomed to digital payments—they actively seek them. While law firms have historically been slower to adopt new technology solutions, the reality is that law firms must keep up with payment trends to stay competitive.

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Paralegal.edu

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Internet-based social media platforms and online databases do not operate in a private sphere. They store everything public, everywhere, and it is available to everyone – even employers. Complete internet anonymity does not exist. Many things about you and your personality beyond your resume might be accessible. These include your support of causes, interests, or ideas.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Quick Video Tip for Time Management A Paralegal Resource For You In the podcast episode, Ann announced a FREE webinar for paralegals in November. Details below. The Paralegal Playbook: 10 Career-Boosting Principles Date: November 20, 2024 Time: 1:00 p.m. EST/12:00 CST Cost: Free **Limited to the first 500 registrations. Get your seat here.

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LDA PRO

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Navigating the emotional and legal complexities of a divorce can be overwhelming. For many people in Sacramento, the prospect of handling divorce paperwork while juggling emotional stress can feel daunting. That’s where a Divorce Paralegal Sacramento comes in. At LDA Pro Legal, we are here to help simplify and streamline your divorce paperwork, offering professional and affordable solutions to manage your case efficiently.

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The Estrin Report

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Toxic interviews from your employees must stop now By Chere B. Estrin There are times when law firms are creating hiring suicide. Yes, hiring suicide. This should be a new term coined for a situation that has existed forever. A few months ago, we had a job search for an experienced IP Paralegal for an AmLaw firm. The candidate was far beyond the average: Master’s degree in IP from Turin University in Italy where they spent a year abroad studying; a BA degree in Political Science, pre-law; Gradua

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Above The Law

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Their combined revenue would catapult the new firm near the top of financial rankings. The post Biglaw Merger Alert: This Transatlantic Tie-Up Will Create A $2B Megafirm appeared first on Above the Law.

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JURIST

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

A federal judge on Tuesday temporarily blocked the entry into force of a Louisiana law that would have required all public classrooms in the state to prominently display the Ten Commandments. The ruling came in response to a motion by plaintiffs to enjoin state authorities from enforcing the law, which had been set to take effect on Jan. 1, 2025, pending the outcome of litigation.

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Conflict of Laws

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Call for Applications Lindemann Fellowship for Private International Law The Lindemann Fellowship, generously funded by the Lindemann Foundation, is a newly established initiative aimed at supporting promising academics in the field of private international law. The Fellowship’s primary goal is to provide early-career researchers with the opportunity to build a network with academics from all over Europe.

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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!

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Above The Law

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Examining data privacy and data security concerns with the emergence of generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) tools in the legal industry and how to find the best solution. The post Data Privacy And Security With Gen AI Models appeared first on Above the Law.

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LawSites

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

A Texas jury in a civil case has found that Consilio, which describes itself as “the global leader” in e-discovery, violated a Texas computer security criminal statute when it accessed the plaintiff’s computer without effective consent.

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JURIST

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

The Inter-American Court of Human Rights released its ruling in the Case of Pérez Lucas et al v. Guatemala on Thursday, finding the State responsible for the forced disappearance of four Indigenous human rights defenders in 1989. The court determined that Guatemala violated multiple rights under the American Convention on Human Rights when state agents forcibly disappeared Agapito Pérez Lucas, Nicolás Mateo, Macario Pú Chivalán, and Luis Ruiz Luis, who were Indigenous Maya K’iche’ me

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HowAppealing

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

“Federal Judge Blocks Louisiana Law Requiring Ten Commandments in Classrooms; The ruling is probably the first in what could be a long legal fight for conservative Christian groups hoping to amplify public expressions of faith”: Rick Rojas of The New York Times has this report. Kim Bellware of The Washington Post reports that “ Judge blocks Louisiana from requiring schools to display Ten Commandments; A federal judge said the law was unconstitutional, but the state attorney gen

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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.

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Above The Law

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

After this, you'll probably be even more convinced that judge shopping is a problem. The post Unhinged Federal Judge Thinks Criticizing Judge Shopping Causes Death Threats appeared first on Above the Law.

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LawSites

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

The litigation analytics company Lex Machina has completed what it describes as a milestone expansion of its data set of court documents, adding another 500,000 federal district court cases so that it now has full coverage of virtually every civil case filed in federal district courts anywhere in the United States.

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JURIST

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

A federal US judge struck down Illinois’ Protect Illinois Communities Act (PICA) on Friday, ruling it unconstitutional under the Second Amendment of the US Constitution. US District Judge Stephen McGlynn ruled that PICA infringes on an individual’s Second Amendment rights, citing recent US Supreme Court interpretations of the Second Amendment.

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EvidenceProf Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Courts across the country have held that attorneys cannot ask prospective jurors "improper commitment" questions during jury selection. As the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia put it in its recent opinion in State v. Michael J., 2024 WL.

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Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Duke Heninger, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.

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Above The Law

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

And not because that investment in Jay-Z’s streaming service is an albatross. The post Block Employees Ordered To Pretend That P. Diddy’s Buddy Isn’t On Its Board appeared first on Above the Law.

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SCOTUSBlog

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Share The justices closed the November session on Wednesday with NVIDIA Corp v. E. Ohman J:or Fonder AB , a case arising out of the use of NVIDIA chips by crypto miners. The legal problem presented for the justices is whether the complaint – which alleges that NVIDIA misled investors by downplaying the sale of its chips for crypto mining rather than gaming – was sufficiently particular to get over the relatively high pleading standard required for such cases.

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JURIST

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) announced in a report on Thursday that the Fulton County Jail in Atlanta routinely violates the constitutional rights of individuals in its custody. The DOJ’s report revealed the findings of a civil rights investigation launched in July 2023, uncovering pervasive abuses at the facility that included failures to protect inmates from violence, the use of excessive force, and neglect of essential medical care and humane living conditions.

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LawSites

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

I am in search of diverse founders of legal tech startups and seeking your help in reaching them with this message. Specifically, I want to encourage them to apply to compete for a spot in the 9th annual Startup Alley at ABA TECHSHOW 2025, which will be April 2-5 in Chicago.

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Above The Law

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Praying and studying at Harvard. What, like it's hard? The post Harvard Triples Down On Punishing Campus Free Speech, Adds Prayer To No-No List appeared first on Above the Law.

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HowAppealing

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

“Supreme Court Seems Ready to Allow Securities Fraud Case Against Nvidia; The case, which is in an early stage, accused the giant technology company of misleading investors about its exposure to the cryptocurrency industry”: Adam Liptak of The New York Times has this report. Justin Jouvenal of The Washington Post reports that “ Supreme Court appears likely to allow securities fraud suit against Nvidia; The lawsuit alleges the chipmaker hid its dependence on sales to the volatil

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JURIST

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

A federal indictment released Thursday revealed the US Department of Justice (DOJ) has charged the Jackson, Mississippi, mayor, two council members, and the district attorney with conspiracy, bribery, fraud, and money laundering. Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Nicole M. Argentieri reported in a DOJ press release that the charges are tied to alleged acts involving a real estate development scheme. “Officials who abuse their positions of authority to enrich themselves undermine

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Patently O

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

by Dennis Crouch Recent patent prosecution data reveals a striking trend: the percentage of utility patents containing "non-transitory" software claims continued to increase -- from virtually zero 15 years ago to nearly 22% in 2024. This dramatic rise illustrates both the central role of software in our patent system and the peculiar formalistic requirements that have emerged around software patent eligibility under 35 U.S.C. § 101.

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