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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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.
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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
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.
LegalReader
JUNE 3, 2022
Research shows children who contracted COVID-19 also experienced liver damage.
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!
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 2, 2022
Smriti Pantha is a fifth-year student at Kathmandu School of Law in Kathmandu, Nepal. Elections are the hallmark of democratic governance. Nepal held a Local Level Election on 13 th May. The successful completion of the election is a victory for the country as it takes a further step forward toward federalism. . It is the second time that Nepalese people have voted since the promulgation of the new Constitution in 2015 and the fourth time since the restoration of democracy in 1990.
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.
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.
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.
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
MAY 30, 2022
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) Sunday stated it would investigate the law enforcement response to the recent school shooting in Uvalde, Texas. Specifically, the DOJ will focus on the police’s response time. On May 24, 18-year-old Salvador Rolando Ramos opened fire at the Robb Elementary School, killing 19 students aged 9 to 11 and two teachers and injuring 17 others.
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.
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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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
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
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
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.
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.
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?
ABA Journal
JUNE 3, 2022
The Georgetown University Law Center won’t be firing the incoming leader of its constitutional center after determining that his controversial tweets happened before his Feb.
JURIST
MAY 31, 2022
The US Supreme Court Tuesday issued an order temporarily blocking the counting of some Pennsylvania mail-in ballots that do not have a handwritten date on their declaration forms. This US Supreme Court ruling, which did not include the Court’s reasoning, could affect the close Republican US Senate primary election in Pennsylvania between David McCormick and Dr.
Attorney at Work
MAY 31, 2022
Trust accounting mistakes strike fear in the hearts of well-intentioned lawyers. There are the bad apples who intentionally raid a trust account, but for most of us who mean to handle client funds correctly, the fear of making a mistake is terrifying. After all, the consequences of an error can be dire — including disbarment. To make sure you stay out of trust accounting trouble, here are five things to get on top of today. 1.
Above The Law
JUNE 1, 2022
I'd honestly be less salty if their justification was 'Me have gun because pew pew sound cool,' but that's a lot harder to balance out with the whole people-being-murdered-as-a-regular-occurrence thing. The post Hey, Tyranny People, You Do Realize SCOTUS Just Said It’s Okay For The State To Kill Innocent People, Right? appeared first on Above the Law.
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