Paralegal Bootcamp
JANUARY 13, 2023
We all start with reflection and goal-setting at the beginning of the year. Thinking about how the last year went, what we wished we did differently, or what we want to accomplish in the new year. So I thought sharing what I would do differently if I were starting a new paralegal career today would be a good topic to discuss in the first month of the year.
Rocket Matter
JANUARY 9, 2023
If you’re reading the Rocket Matter blog, it’s safe to say that you want your firm to succeed in 2023. And it’s only natural to assume that buying whatever project management software is popular at other firms you admire might help you meet that goal. . But before you make your final purchase decision, mind if we let you in on a little secret? . Brace yourself.
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InHouseBlog
JANUARY 7, 2023
Think 2023 is going to be a doozy for the legal industry and its workers? Not according to all players in the field including the President of Major, Lindsey & Africa , a prominent legal recruiting firm. Anyone who watched the mad rush for lawyers at the end of 2021 and beginning of 2022 may be happy to hear that additional robust hiring is on the way.
HowAppealing
JANUARY 11, 2023
“Is the Supreme Court Changing Too Much, Too Quickly?” Andrew Coan has this post at the “Balkinization” blog. The post “Is the Supreme Court Changing Too Much, Too Quickly?” appeared first on How Appealing.
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The Crime Report
JANUARY 11, 2023
A U.S. District Judge has ordered the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry to make “substantial” changes to its staffing and facility operations after determining that conditions in Arizona’s prisons represent an “unconstitutional substantial risk of serious harm” to people in the state’s custody. . The order is a result of Jensen v.
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Patently O
JANUARY 7, 2023
by Dennis Crouch. I just gave a short (45 min) talk about the past year in patent law. See the slides here: Patent Year in Review. Key points: Director Review and Ex Parte Lobbying : Exercising the constitutional right to petition the government via shadow request for director review. Full Scope Enablement and Written Description : Increased focus by both the USPTO and the Federal Circuit.
Constitutional Law Reporter
JANUARY 12, 2023
The U.S. Supreme Court is about one-third of the way through its current term as it enters the new year. As in the past, some of the biggest cases will be heard in the final six months. Important issues before the justices will include the lawfulness of the Biden Administration’s student loan forgiveness plan and tech companies’ liability for user content.
NewmanFerraraLLP
JANUARY 8, 2023
Case Grounded on Fraud and Misrepresentation In mid-November, Kristie Brownell filed a proposed class action in a New York federal court against Starbucks Coffee Co. , the world’s largest coffeehouse chain. Brownell claims the company’s French Roast “Ground 100% Arabica Coffee” contains “greater than expected levels of potassium,” which can increase chances of hyperkalemia and is harmful to those who suffer from kidney issues.
Law 360
JANUARY 11, 2023
The recently enacted Consolidated Appropriations Act brings meaningful increases in antitrust merger filing fees and other provisions that may affect the defense of merger challenges in certain circumstances this year, with more congressional focus on oversight ahead, say attorneys at Paul Weiss.
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
JANUARY 13, 2023
These tips show how to use bookmarks to make PDFs user-friendly. The post Bookmarks: The Secret to Quickly Creating User-Friendly PDFs appeared first on Attorney at Work.
JURIST
JANUARY 10, 2023
The Ugandan Constitutional Court Tuesday declared a section of the Computer Misuse Act , No. 2 of 2011 void with enforcement banned. Section 25 of the act prohibited any person from “willfully and repeatedly [using] electronic communication to disturb or attempt to disturb the peace, quiet or right of privacy of any person with no purpose of legitimate communication.” The petitioners claimed section 25 was overly vague and limited free speech.
Above The Law
JANUARY 13, 2023
GO FAMU!!! The post Florida A&M University’s Law School Is Honoring Martin Luther King In A Beautiful Way appeared first on Above the Law.
ABA Journal
JANUARY 12, 2023
Artificial intelligence programs are making inroads in the legal field, showing proficiency in two sections of a practice bar exam and getting used for the…
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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.
Attorney at Work
JANUARY 9, 2023
Ensuring a more comfortable workplace is good for employees, and that’s good for the employer, too. The post Are You Making Your Employees Sick? appeared first on Attorney at Work.
JURIST
JANUARY 10, 2023
Twitter Monday upheld the suspension of VOA Chief National Correspondent and JURIST Journalist in Residence Steve Herman’s Twitter account. Twitter first suspended Herman’s account, along with those of other journalists, on December 15. Twitter continues to claim that Herman’s tweets, containing reference to accounts that track public flight data of Twitter owner Elon Musk, violate Twitter’s new rules against “posting private information.”.
Above The Law
JANUARY 13, 2023
Nothing like an admirer with a badge and a gun. The post Tenth Circuit Reminds Cops It’s Unconstitutional To Pull People Over To Flirt With Them appeared first on Above the Law.
The Crime Report
JANUARY 9, 2023
Recently, much attention has been focused on the horrific conditions on Rikers Island. Nearly every day, a new journalistic account emerges detailing the filthy housing conditions, the lack of hot meals, and the lack of medical and mental health care. So many staff routinely call in sick that some have suggested that the jail is being run by the gangs whose members are incarcerated there.
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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.
Attorney at Work
JANUARY 11, 2023
Most business communications have one objective: to obtain a response. Focus on communicating better to increase your odds of a quick and meaningful reply. Lawyers spend a lot of time communicating to get work done. We communicate with clients, colleagues and each other. This communication occurs in virtual or in-person meetings; phone calls; and over […].
JURIST
JANUARY 10, 2023
James Joseph is a UK staff correspondent for JURIST. At the end of January a new All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) will hold a public launch to address ongoing atrocities being committed against the Hazara ethnic group in Afghanistan. The APPG chaired by the Member of Parliament for Peterborough, Paul Bristow and co-chaired by Lord Alton of Liverpool was constituted in November 2022 in an effort “recognising the persecution and other atrocities committed against Hazaras” Its launc
Above The Law
JANUARY 12, 2023
California’s Office of the Attorney General contends that drugmakers and pharmacy benefit managers work together to “aggressively raise the list price of insulin in lockstep with each other to artificial levels.” Insulin manufacturers deny the allegations, pointing to availability of lower-cost versions of their products.
HowAppealing
JANUARY 9, 2023
“9th Circuit’s Watford, onetime Supreme Court contender, to resign”: Nate Raymond of Reuters has this report. The post “9th Circuit’s Watford, onetime Supreme Court contender, to resign” appeared first on How Appealing.
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
JANUARY 10, 2023
Law firms, lawyers and other professionals can learn from past economic downturns. There are many useful and inspirational lessons to learn about how law firms and other organizations have successfully weathered prior economic storms, then survived and thrived. As the writer and philosopher George Santayana said in 1905, “Those who cannot remember the past are […].
JURIST
JANUARY 12, 2023
The Ninth Circuit Federal Public and Community Defenders Tuesday filed an amicus brief in the US Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals arguing that no-firearm conditions imposed on criminal defendants out on bail are unconstitutional. The brief supports criminal defendants in the position of Jesus Perez Garcia, who are on pre-trial release under conditions that include a firearm ban.
Above The Law
JANUARY 13, 2023
Basically. is doing a lot of work for everyone in this story. The post Law Professor Likens Justice Scalia To KKK Just Because He Was Cool With Killing Innocent Black People appeared first on Above the Law.
NCBA Law Practice Management Blog
JANUARY 11, 2023
Managing people kind of sucks; it’s one of the hardest things to do as a business owner. And, it’s hard to generate a formal employer/employee relationship, especially the first time you ever hire somebody. You see it all the time; but, if you get too buddy-buddy with your employee, and you try to act like som e body’s friend – the next thing you know, your work ‘friend’ is taking three - hour lunches, or bagging at 3 pm, without any kind of notice.
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 and ethics risks before they become problems.
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