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Process Server Near Me: Checklists To Mark While Hiring

LDA PRO

One of the most crucial parts of a litigation process is serving legal documents. But what if you are unable to locate the defendants or witnesses? That is where hiring a professional process server is required. However, appointing the wrong person can cost you even more! Firstly, your money and effort will go in vain. And secondly, yet most importantly, there will be unnecessary delays in the litigation process.

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Clarence Thomas Snapchatting ‘F The First Amendment’ To All His Friends

Above The Law

Cheerleader wins case against school for off-campus speech. Thomas files lonely dissent.

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Can Police Cope With the Surge in Violent Crime?

The Crime Report

The surge in violent crime has thrust the nation’s police chiefs into the middle of an uncomfortable debate between those demanding a radical overhaul of policing and those calling for a return to stricter, hardline law enforcement. And the debate threatens to undermine efforts to address the reasons for the surge, police chiefs of four major cities reeling from the violent crime increase warned Tuesday.

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Lawyer Tech Tips: Ways to (Really) Get Away This Summer

Attorney at Work

Whether you travel near or far, physically or virtually, here are some tips from our tech experts on getting away from it all. Summer’s here and the country’s reopening around us. A time like this will inspire many lawyers and staff members to take a family road trip, spend time off at a nearby beach town, or hop a plane to a farther-away dream spot.

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Research: The Anatomy of a Legal Brief

Why does it take 20-40 hrs. to create a compliant legal brief? TypeLaw analyzed 10,000+ briefs to determine the anatomy of the average brief—how many words, paragraphs, citations to the record, and more. See the research results in this infographic.

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Hundreds of bodies discovered at former Canada residential school for Indigenous children

JURIST

The Cowessess First Nation announced the discovery of 751 unmarked graves near the site of the Marieval Indian Residential School, approximately 160km east of Regina, Saskatchewan, on Thursday. The bodies were found using ground-penetrating sonar across an area of 44 square kilometers. The site is believed to have been a cemetery for victims of the residential school, which operated from 1899 to 1996.

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BREAKING: NY Bar Suspends Rudy Giuliani From Practicing Law For Spreading Election Disinformation

Above The Law

Yo, DC Bar, this is how's it's done!

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Signs It Might Be Time to Quit Your Job

Attorney at Work

How do you know when it is time to quit your job, or your client, or a relationship — or even your dream? While many of us grew up to the tune of “quitters never win and winners never quit,” we know that’s not exactly true. After all, the world is full of inspiring tales of quitters who’ve come out on top. And the post-pandemic headlines are telling us that plenty of people have decided it’s time for something new, employment-wise: “The Great Resignation Is Here!

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US Supreme Court blocks child slavery lawsuit against Nestlé, Cargill

JURIST

The US Supreme Court on Thursday reversed a ruling that allowed several individuals to sue food corporations Nestlé USA and Cargill over child slavery claims, limiting corporate liability under the Alien Tort Statute. The case which the Supreme Court decided was Nestlé USA, Inc. v. Doe I, consolidated with Cargill, Inc. v. Doe I. In these cases, the unnamed plaintiffs alleged that Nestlé and Cargill were complicit in the use of child slave labor on cocoa farms in the Ivory Coast.

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NCAA athletes win 9-0 on educational perks as Kavanaugh calls out ban on direct payments

SCOTUSBlog

Share The Supreme Court on Monday reshaped the relationship between universities and the athletes who play college sports. In an opinion by Justice Neil Gorsuch , the justices unanimously ruled that the National Collegiate Athletic Association cannot prohibit its member schools from providing athletes with certain forms of education-related benefits, such as paid post-graduate internships, scholarships for graduate school, or free laptops or musical instruments.

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Fresh Out of School: How to Become an Expert Paralegal

Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor

The difference between a paralegal and an exceptional paralegal isn't just competence—it's the bold initiative to anticipate needs, master hidden firm dynamics, and transform challenges into opportunities that showcase your indispensable value. Join this webinar with attorney Joe Stephens to get an insider's perspective into how you can become a strategic asset to your practice!

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Four Seasons Total Landscaping Now Openly Mocking Rudy Giuliani

Above The Law

Don't forget to edge the beds, Rudy.

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The Remarkable 2, Supernote A5 X and iPad: War of the E-Tablets!

Attorney at Work

I am behind enemy lines. My hands are gripping a stylus. My face is bathed by blue light in the darkness. I know I’m not going to make it. With a flourish, I sign the signature line on a PDF on a Remarkable 2 to seal my fate. Now I am a … digital. My assignment was simple enough: Gather intelligence on the Remarkable 2 and determine its threat level to the analog way of life.

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Legal experts present definition of ecocide for adoption by ICC

JURIST

After six months of deliberation, a panel of 12 independent legal experts from across the globe on Tuesday unveiled a working definition of “ecocide” that they hope will be adopted by the International Criminal Court (ICC). The panel was amazed by the Stop Ecocide Foundation , an NGO whose stated focus is facilitating the adoption of ecocide by the ICC in order to “protect future life on Earth.” The panel recommends adding “(e) the crime of Ecocide” to Article

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Restorative Justice More Effective than Incarceration in Hate Crimes: Report

The Crime Report

To address hate crimes, restorative justice approaches may offer a more effective solution than carceral ones, according to a joint report by Stanford Law School (SLS) and the Brennan Center for Justice at New York University Law School. Titled “Exploring Alternative Approaches to Hate Crimes,” the report evaluated programs in New York City and Oakland, Ca., conclued that “alternative” approaches “may offer a way to identify and mend the unique individual and community harms caused by hate crime

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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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Lawyers Question Made Up Rule Cited By DC Disciplinary Bar To Disappear Bill Barr Ethics Complaint

Above The Law

'Because politics' is a reason to avoid oversight now?

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Law Firm Risk Management: Avoid This Common Title VII Violation

Attorney at Work

Managing people is tough, and employment issues are among the thorniest that law firm managers must face. Here’s advice on law firm risk management from a managing partner who also represents those disgruntled employees. For the law firm managing partner, administrator or practice group leader, stress and conflict seem to come with the territory.

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Connecticut legalizes adult recreational marijuana use

JURIST

Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont signed legislation Tuesday legalizing cannabis for adult-use, in an effort to uplift those hardest hit by the failed “War on Drugs.” Senate Bill 1201 aimed to promote “responsible and equitable” regulation of cannabis use by making Connecticut the eighteenth US state to legalize recreational adult use of marijuana.

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New ABA data parses out bar exam pass rates by race and ethnicity

ABA Journal

According to data released Tuesday by the American Bar Association's Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar, 87.

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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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Why You Should Say ‘Yes’ To That Interview

Above The Law

Carefully consider the pros and cons of the opportunity before ruling it out as an outright 'no.'.

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NFTs And The Law: What Do I Actually Own?

LawTechnologyToday

On March 11, 2021, the esteemed Christie’s auction house sold a digital artwork (titled Everydays ) by an artist named Beeple for $69,346,250 USD. Beeple (real name, Mike Winkelmann) is a well-known and prolific online digital author. But he’s not exactly Vincent Van Gogh and prior to October 2020, had never sold a piece for more than $100. Strange, to say the least.

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Belgium court rules Belgium’s failure to meet climate obligations amounts to human rights violation

JURIST

Brussel’s first court of instance ruled on Friday that Belgium has failed to meet its climate obligations, and that its failure amounts to a violation of human rights under the Belgian Civil Code and article 2 and 8 of the European Convention of Human Rights. The suit was initiated by NGO Klimaatzaak against the Belgian state, the Wallonne Region, the Flemish Region, and the Brussels-Capital Region.

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Billy Walters Pushes for Justice in Illegal Leaking Case

LegalReader

Federal agents also targeted PGA winner Phil Mickelson; DOJ officials never held to account for wrongdoing, coverup.

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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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Lawyer Moms Responsible For Second-Ever State Law Requiring Courthouse Lactation Rooms

Above The Law

Way to go, Nevada!

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Report: Law Librarians Play Key Role In Innovation and Legal Tech

LawSites

A report out yesterday provides further evidence of a trend I have written about several times in recent years — the increasingly instrumental role law librarians play in innovation and technology adoption. The 2021 AALL State of the Profession Report , the second such report published by the American Association of Law Libraries, compiles data from three surveys to provide quantitative insights on such issues as the impact of COVID-19 in law libraries, diversity, budgets, user services, operat

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US Interior Secretary announces Indian boarding school investigative initiative

JURIST

US Department of the Interior (DOI) Secretary Deb Haaland on Tuesday announced a Federal Indian Boarding School Initiative, seeking to provide a “comprehensive renew of the troubled legacy of federal boarding school policies.” The announcement came during Haaland’s remarks at the National Congress of American Indians 2021 Mid Year Conference.

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Can Your Birth Year Predict Future Arrest Rates?

The Crime Report

Sociologists and criminologists have spent decades studying theories of what impacts crime — whether it’s an individual’s moral character, socioeconomic status, or even the age-old debate of nature versus nurture. . Now, a group of Harvard University researchers say in an unprecedented longitudinal study that they’ve identified another societal marker that can be used to predict the trajectory of criminal behavior: the changing social and historical context of when someone comes of age based on

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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.