Paralegal Bootcamp
MARCH 3, 2023
Are you ready to fast-track your paralegal career? We’re here to help you! These 10 paralegal tips will help you stand out at your firm and accelerate your paralegal career. Prefer to Watch Instead of Read? 1. Remember that Attorneys are not the Grammar Police One thing that I didn’t realize is that a lot of paralegals will do their drafts and not finish the edits.
ALPS
MARCH 2, 2023
I’ve been emailing law firms every quarter for a few years now in an effort to get at the heart of what lawyers need and how ALPS can help them. I work hard to listen to lawyers so I can understand what keeps you up at night and share how ALPS can bring you peace of mind in the areas where we excel.
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Attorney at Work
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
Paul Burton | You can manage your work or be managed by it. These four tips will keep you in the driver's seat. The post 4 Tips for Managing Better in a Post-Pandemic World appeared first on Attorney at Work.
LLRX
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
The premise of this article by COO and legal technologist Kenneth Jones is that individual capabilities and excellence (either legal or technical) standing alone are not enough to ensure long-term, sustainable success. No superstar technologist or lawyer is equipped to do it all, as there are too many specialties and functional roles which need to be filled.
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.
ABA Journal
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
Jessica Bednarz has spent much of her career representing people, researching access-to-justice issues and using that knowledge to try to find better ways to deliver…
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JURIST
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
The Australian government Monday released a paper outlining Australia’s plan to become “the most cyber secure nation by 2030.” The paper, “2023-2030 Australian Cyber Security Strategy Discussion Paper,” comes after two major scandals in 2022, known as the Optus and Mediabank hacks, which exposed personal consumer data. The paper begins with a foreword from Clare O’Neil, who currently serves as both the Minister for Home Affairs and the Minister for Cyber Security.
ALPS
MARCH 1, 2023
Over the years, I have found that the use of closure letters varies greatly, not only between firms, but even between attorneys practicing at the same firm. The excuses I often hear include statements like “we do a lot of flat fee in-and-out work here, so the effort just isn’t worth it,” “I’m not about to say goodbye get out of here, particularly to any of my good clients,” or “these matters never really close.
ABA Journal
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
No profession is free from potential tragedy.
LawSites
MARCH 1, 2023
Building on its acquisition last year of the contract lifecycle management (CLM) platform Parley Pro , LexisNexis is today announcing the integration of Parley Pro’s CLM capabilities to its cloud-based CounselLink enterprise legal management solution for corporate legal departments. CounselLink is also today introducing work intake features designed to facilitate the submission and management of legal requests coming in to the legal department from anyone within the company.
Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA
Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Amanda Adams, 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.
JURIST
MARCH 1, 2023
A group of 60 civil and human rights organizations Tuesday urged the United Nations to oppose Ethiopia’s request to end the mandate of the International Commission of Human Rights Experts on Ethiopia (ICHREE), the body tasked with investigating human rights abuses in the Ethiopia-Tigray conflict. The organizations, led by Human Rights Watch (HRW), cited Ethiopians’ lack of faith in official institutions as an incentive to keep ICHREE as the country grapples with the conflict.
The Estrin Report
MARCH 2, 2023
by Blake Lively with Comments From Chere Estrin Blake Lively nailed this concept about the value of your team in her article, “Your Law Firm’s Employees Cost Too Much to Lose. If you are in law firm management, you simply MUST read this article Chere Estrin What does it cost to replace an attorney in your law firm? In the end, more time than you realize.
Above The Law
MARCH 2, 2023
Breaking the law is one thing, but for guardians to break the law undermines the concept of legality as such. The post New York Agrees To Pay Out Millions Because The NYPD Got Caught Brutalizing People. Again. appeared first on Above the Law.
The Crime Report
MARCH 1, 2023
Advocates and legislators gathered outside of a supermarket in Brooklyn last week, rallying behind the End Predatory Court Fees Act, a piece of Albany legislation aimed at eliminating New York court surcharges and fees including mandatory minimum fines, incarceration on the basis of unpaid fines and fees and garnishment of commissary accounts. “In grocery stores like this one across the state, food prices are surging by an average of 10 percent,” Peggy Herrera, a community leader with the Center
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JURIST
MARCH 1, 2023
The US Supreme Court Tuesday released a unanimous opinion holding that certain abandoned financial instruments that are similar to money orders may be recovered by the state in which they were purchased. In Delaware v. Pennsylvania , the court ruled that these abandoned financial instruments, worth hundreds of millions of dollars, fell under the definition of “money order” in the Disposition of Abandoned Money Orders and Travelers Checks Act of 1974 (Federal Disposition Act or FDA),
Patently O
MARCH 1, 2023
The following is a really wonderful Guest Post from UC San Francisco Law School Professor Jeffrey Lefstin focusing on a recent ITC decision finding a claimed drill bit abstract because of its functional limitations. by Jeffrey Lefstin Not too long after the Supreme Court decided Mayo v. Prometheus , I wrote an article suggesting, based on some of the history that followed Funk Brothers , that patents on ordinary industrial processes and compositions could become ineligible in Mayo ’s wake.
Above The Law
MARCH 1, 2023
Ninth Circuit announces that it's going to have a look at judges traumatizing children. The post Formal Complaint Lodged Against Federal Judge For Handcuffing Crying 13-Year-Old Girl appeared first on Above the Law.
The Crime Report
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
When Sam Lewis visits prisons to speak with inmates, he’s sometimes suited up, which at times causes inmates to confuse him for a police officer, a warden or a preacher. They are incredulous when he tells them he is a former life prisoner. “They’ll say something like, ‘I’m gonna have a suit like you one day.’ And I’d say no, you’re gonna have a suit that’s better,” Lewis said. “But let me explain what you need to do.” Lewis
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JURIST
FEBRUARY 26, 2023
The Council of the European Union Saturday imposed additional sanctions and measures against the Wagner paramilitary group for human rights abuses taking place in Ukraine, Mali, the Central African Republic, Libya, and Sudan. This follows previous EU sanctions against the Wagner Group introduced in 2021 over the group’s alleged human rights violations.
The Legal Ease
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
It's been quite some time since I posted here since most of my content is being posed on the Lawyer Meltdown website , but I wanted to share this Inspiring Business podcast episode where I was interviewed by Mark Bullock, one of the founders of Videosocials. We had a great conversation talking about productivity, marketing, technology, whether we consider ourselves "starters" or "finishers" and more.
Above The Law
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
Dude could have at least waited until March. The post ‘Ally’ Sues Howard Law For $2M During Black History Month, Alleging Racial Discrimination appeared first on Above the Law.
LawTechnologyToday
MARCH 3, 2023
Our Panelists: Alexander Paykin (AP) , Allison Johs * (AJ) , Chris Fortier (CF) , Debra Bruce (DB) , Joann L. Hathaway (JH) , Lance Johnson (LJ), Reid Trautz (RT) , Sharon Nelson (SN) * Allison used ChatGPT to answer the roundtable questions in addition to her own answers. 1. You can’t turn around without hearing about ChatGPT and Open.ai these days.
Speaker: Kaitlyn "The Persnickety Paralegal" Story
Deposition preparation is a critical aspect of a paralegal's role, requiring meticulous attention to detail and proactive management of the case timeline. In this session, participants will explore how effective deposition preparation not only contributes to the success of the legal team but also helps maintain a balanced workflow, minimizing last-minute crises.
JURIST
FEBRUARY 25, 2023
US federal prosecutors Thursday announced charges against 13 members, including three leaders, of MS-13. The members were accused of terrorism, racketeering and murder charges, spanning over 20 years, in the US, El Salvador and Mexico. The US District Court in the Eastern District of New York issued an i ndictment to all 13 members in September 2022 outlining more counts of various conspiracy charges.
The Crime Report
MARCH 1, 2023
The New York Court of Appeals decided last month that a trial court violated the rights of a defendant by restraining him while the jury announced their verdict. In the case of People v. Oscar Sanders, lawyers with Davis Polk and advised by the Legal Aid Society successfully appealed to the New York Court of Appeals on behalf of defendant Oscar Sanders and secured Sanders a new trial.
Above The Law
MARCH 1, 2023
Leonard Leo got rich(er) while we lost our rights. The post Looks Like Poisoning The Country With A Far-Right Judiciary Is Very Lucrative appeared first on Above the Law.
SCOTUSBlog
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
Share Tuesday’s 5-4 ruling in Bittner v. United States sharply divided the justices, with an odd lineup supporting Justice Neil Gorsuch’s opinion : Chief Justice John Roberts and Justices Samuel Alito, Brett Kavanaugh, and Ketanji Brown Jackson. The case involves provisions of the Bank Secrecy Act that obligate citizens to file a form each year (known as an FBAR) that identifies their foreign bank accounts.
Speaker: Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader
In today’s competitive market, pricing is more than just a number — it’s the cornerstone of profitability. The right pricing strategy ensures that you capture the true value of your offering, paving the way for sustainable growth and long-term success. Join Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader, in this exclusive session where he will explore how a well-crafted pricing approach balances customer perception with business objectives, creating a powerful tool for securing both competitive advantage a
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