Attorney at Work
MAY 28, 2022
Nobody sets out to write a boring attorney bio. It’s just so easy to follow the usual attorney bio format and rarely update or change it — unless there’s a big pitch underway or the firm’s website is being redesigned. The bio becomes an end product of your CV — told in prose form. Those rock-solid credentials and impressive accomplishments get lost among ordinary verbs and uninspired adjectives.
The Crime Report
MAY 31, 2022
A researcher who entered the metaverse wanting to study users’ behavior on Meta’s social-networking platform Horizon World says her avatar was raped in the virtual space within an hour, reports Insider. Even though it happened in virtual reality, the incident left the researcher “disoriented,” according to a report from the nonprofit advocacy group SumOfUs, and her controller vibrated when the male avatars touched her, resulting in a physical sensation that was a result o
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JURIST
MAY 31, 2022
The New Hampshire Supreme Court Tuesday approved a plan to redraw New Hampshire’s congressional districts. The approved redistricting plan uses the “least change” approach, meaning that only five towns will have their congressional districts changed. Theresa Norelli, the former House Speaker for New Hampshire, brought a lawsuit alleging that the current congressional map violates the New Hampshire Constitution.
CourtTechBulletin
JUNE 2, 2022
Courts everywhere should check out the Court Forms Online MassAccess project that was created and maintained by the Document Assembly Line Project at the Suffolk Law’s Legal Innovation and Technology Lab in cooperation with the Massachusetts Access to Justice Commission’s COVID-19 task force. But before we go further… the code tool sets are available online for free!
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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
Attorney at Work
JUNE 3, 2022
Retirees returning to work is a rising trend in the workplace. Camille Stell interviews attorney Will Graebe on his unexpected return to work and lessons learned. Millions of Americans left the workforce during the pandemic, 4.2 million people between March 2020 and July 2021. According to U.S. Labor Department data, 2.4 million of those were older workers.
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The Estrin Report
JUNE 1, 2022
Get noticed and move your career upward! By Chere Estrin and Nora Boghossian. Creating your LinkedIn profile. How your LinkedIn profile is written, what it says about you, how it distinguishes your personality, are all critical factors employers want to know to choose you as a candidate. In this overwhelming and competitive market, your LinkedIn profile is as important as your resume.
JURIST
JUNE 3, 2022
The Swiss Federal Supreme Court Friday upheld a ruling to classifying Uber drivers as employees and according them all the rights and benefits given to employees in Switzerland. Uber appealed the 2019 ruling by a lower court guaranteeing Uber drivers the right to workers compensation insurance and collective bargaining. In the judgement , the court dismissed Uber’s argument that they are, “only… an intermediary between passengers and drivers,” because Uber “ entirel
Attorney at Work
MAY 31, 2022
Managing an increasing volume of cases and court deadlines– sometimes in multiple jurisdictions – is one of the biggest time management challenges for law firms. . A Tennessee lawyer was suspended and put on probation after failing to file a personal injury case. The firm had filed a voluntary dismissal back in 2014. While the lawyer had every intention of refiling within one year, that date was stored only in his memory.
LegalReader
JUNE 3, 2022
Research shows children who contracted COVID-19 also experienced liver damage.
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?
Above The Law
JUNE 3, 2022
You tried, sweetie. The post Alex Jones Stomps Out Of Bankruptcy After Failing To Scare Off Sandy Hook Plaintiffs appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
JUNE 1, 2022
Amnesty International released a report Tuesday documenting atrocities committed by the the Myanmar military including the burning of villages, destruction of civilian infrastructure and extrajudicial execution of civilians. After seizing power in a coup d’état on 1 February 2021, the military committed “gross human rights violations” in Myanmar’s Kayin and the Kayah States from December 2021 to March 2022.
Attorney at Work
JUNE 2, 2022
Your firm is likely the biggest wealth creator you’ll have in your life. Instead of starving your firm by pulling out all the profits, continue funding growth — and accelerating profits — by feeding your firm’s war chest. It’s hard to start a law firm. There are a lot of moving pieces and a steep learning curve — especially on the management side.
ABA Journal
JUNE 2, 2022
Over the last half-century, the U.S. Supreme Court and Congress have significantly restricted the availability of habeas corpus.
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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.
The Crime Report
JUNE 2, 2022
Google announced Wednesday that the company will be dedicating an additional $8 million to its justice reform work initiatives, particularly to help formerly incarcerated individuals reaccess the job force through training and by supporting the development of a national automatic clearance tool for criminal records. . Half of Google’s $8 million investment will go to a new Grow with Google Fund. $4 million will facilitate programming to build digital and career skills for at least 100,000 former
JURIST
JUNE 1, 2022
A California appeals court Tuesday held that four species of bumblebees can be added to the state’s endangered species list under the California Endangered Species Act (CESA). The court found that bees were included under the legal definition of “fish” in the act since both are a type of ??invertebrate animal species. CESA is an environmental law responsible for conserving and protecting plants and animal species at risk of extinction in California.
Attorney at Work
JUNE 2, 2022
The Stoic Marcus Aurelius kept a daily journal. He reviewed his day each evening through short, terse, simple paragraphs. He began each day reviewing the previous evening’s notes. Aurelius felt journaling ordered his thoughts, helping him live a more productive life. His “Meditations” collected these private thoughts. They’ve guided business and political leaders since 180 A.D.
ClimateChange-ClimateLaw
JUNE 1, 2022
By Yumeno Grace Nishikawa, LLM*. The Supreme Court of Japan may soon weigh in on a growing field of climate litigation in Japan against coal-fired power plants. On May 6, 2022, the Citizens’ Committee on the Kobe Coal-Fired Power Plant filed an appeal to Japan’s Supreme Court in Citizens’ Committee on the Kobe Coal-Fired Power Plant v. Japan , their case challenging the legality of a governmental approval that allows for the construction and operation of new coal-fired power plants.
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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.
ABA Journal
JUNE 1, 2022
Police in Uvalde, Texas, are unlikely to face civil liability for failing to rush in to confront shooter Salvador Ramos, 18, at Robb Elementary School…
JURIST
JUNE 1, 2022
California’s Reparation Task Force released a report Wednesday regarding reparation recommendations for descendants of enslaved people. The near 500-page report explains how these individuals have faced tremendous harms as a result of the wealth gap caused by slavery and the discriminatory policies that followed. The report specifically mentions housing, education, employment, and the legal system as areas that caused the most harm.
Attorney at Work
JUNE 1, 2022
What can law firms do to solve the associate retention quandary and make their culture “stickier?” Four employee retention strategies to try. A few years ago, when I spoke with law firms about the importance of investing in the professional development and satisfaction of their associates, my comments were often met with eye rolls and jokes about work-life balance.
HowAppealing
JUNE 3, 2022
“The Court of Death”: Eric Segall has this blog post at “Dorf on Law.
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!
Above The Law
JUNE 1, 2022
Don't worry, there's a catch. The post Free PACER Searches Coming! Federal Judiciary Boldly Steps Into Early 2000s! appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
MAY 31, 2022
Israel and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) signed a free trade agreement in Dubai Tuesday, Israel’s first with an Arab nation. The UAE-Israel Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) was signed by Israeli and Emirati officials, strengthening links between the two countries which established formal relations in September of 2020. According to a report from Emirati state news agency WAM, the agreement will lower or eliminate tariffs on more than 99% of goods traded between the countries,
Attorney at Work
MAY 28, 2022
In French, esprit de corps means “spirit of the group.” It refers to the camaraderie that inspires each individual to work toward the group’s shared success. Esprit de corps is the heart of a healthy law firm — it represents the passion, support and motivation that are vital for building your firm’s culture and increasing long-term profitability.
The Crime Report
JUNE 1, 2022
Despite an increase in overdose deaths, the number of individuals who said drug addiction is a major problem in their community fell by from 45 percent to 37 percent between 2018 and 2021, r eports the Pew Research Center. Additionally, some 44 percent of Americans living in areas where drug overdose death rates climbed by more than the median increase between 2017 and 2020 said drug addiction was a major problem in their community in 2018.
Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor
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