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6 Paralegal Tips + An Invitation to Join Me

Paralegal Bootcamp

This week’s episode comes from a project that I started where I was compiling all of the prior 147 podcast episodes and categorizing them by topic, guest, etc. I realized there were so many hidden nuggets and tips inside some of them that I needed to do some “compilation” episodes for you. Here’s the printed version of the episode below.

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Fully Fixed-Price Legal Services: How Your Firm Can Make the Switch

Attorney at Work

Adam Philipp | Learn how to shift from hourly billing, set fair prices, and improve efficiency. Explore our seven lessons learned. The post Fully Fixed-Price Legal Services: How Your Firm Can Make the Switch appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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The Top 8 Gavel Alternatives for Faster, Smarter Legal Document Automation

Knackly

Legal work is already complicated enough. The last thing you need is software that adds extra steps instead of simplifying your workflow. While Gavel is a popular choice for legal document automation, its not without its challenges. Some users find it limiting when handling complex workflows, while others feel restricted by its customization options.

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Legal Career Job Search Workshop:

The Estrin Report

The Job Search Breakthrough You Need Now ! March 25 and 27, 2025. Virtual Workshop 4PM – 6PM Pacific / 7PM – 9PM Eastern 4 Hours of high Impact Workshops PLUS a personal One-on-One session with a top job Strategist! If you’re tired of sending resumes into a black hole, unsure how to position yourself as a top-tier legal candidate or struggling to land the right role at the salary you deserve, this workshop is your game changer.

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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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Last-Minute Tax Planning Strategies: Attorney’s 2024 Deadline Playbook

Attorney at Work

David Hunter | The April 15 filing deadline offers a valuable window of opportunity that many legal professionals overlook. The post Last-Minute Tax Planning Strategies: Attorney’s 2024 Deadline Playbook appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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4 Ways Women Attorneys Can Build A Legal Legacy

Law 360

This Womens History Month, women attorneys should consider what small, day-to-day actions they can take to help leave a lasting impact for future generations, even if it means mentoring one person or taking 10 minutes to make a plan, says Jackie Prester, a former shareholder at Baker Donelson.

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Hundreds Of Associates Sign Open Letter Calling On Biglaw Leaders To ‘Defend’ The Legal Profession

Above The Law

The Trump administration is openly targeting Biglaw firms for their representation of clients and causes adverse to the president’s political agenda. Three top firms — Covington & Burling , Perkins Coie , and Paul Weiss — have found themselves on the receiving end of Trump’s retaliatory (and likely unconstitutional) executive orders, which strip attorneys of their security clearances, terminate the firms’ government contracts, and limit attorneys’ access t

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Entegrata Raises $4.5M To Further Its Mission To Transform Law Firm Data Analytics and Business Intelligence

LawSites

With $4.5 million in seed funding to date and the backing of several legal technology veterans, the legal technology company Entegrata aims to transform how law firms integrate and analyze data across disparate business systems in order to drive data-informed decision-making.

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Another Firm Strips ‘Diversity’ From Website

Above The Law

While Paul Weiss joins the ranks of law firms explicitly targeted for retaliation from the Trump administration, most of Biglaw remains comfortable with the old adage that “a quiet life is a happy life”… or more accurately “silence is complicity.” Some firms have taken this silence kick even further and started to obey in advance, by purging their business of references that could offend the new administration.

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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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UN commission finds Russia committed crimes against humanity in Ukraine

JURIST

The UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine concluded on Wednesday that Russias widespread use of enforced disappearances and torture during its full-scale invasion of Ukraine constitutes crimes against humanity. The announcement marks a significant development in the war, as crimes against humanity constitute one of the most serious classifications of international crimes.

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Law Firm Cybersecurity: Updates from the Breach, A New Primer

Attorney at Work

Securing your law firm is like eating an elephant its a massive challenge that cannot be tackled in one bite or alone. This primer covers the reality of law firm cybersecurity breaches costs, incident response, data recovery, backups and essential security steps. Cybersecurity Incidents Are a Reality for Law Firms Its no longer […] The post Law Firm Cybersecurity: Updates from the Breach, A New Primer appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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En banc Ninth Circuit holds that California law banning the possession of large-capacity ammunition magazines comports with the Second Amendment

HowAppealing

En banc Ninth Circuit holds that California law banning the possession of large-capacity ammunition magazines comports with the Second Amendment: You can access today’s 7-to-4 en banc ruling on the merits at this link. In conjunction with his dissenting opinion, Circuit Judge Lawrence VanDyke issued a video which you can access on YouTube via this link.

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‘Glassdoor For Judges’ Prepares To Celebrate 1-Year Anniversary Of Upending The Clerkship System

Above The Law

The judiciary is uniquely insulated from scrutiny, and uniquely unaccountable to the public , I told the House Judiciary Committees Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet three years ago this week, in congressional testimony to advocate for the Judiciary Accountability Act (JAA), legislation that would finally extend federal anti-discrimination protections to more than 30,000 exempt federal judiciary employees.

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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.

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Louisiana executes its first inmate by nitrogen gas after Supreme Court declines to intervene

JURIST

In a 5-4 vote, the Supreme Court refused to grant a stay to block Louisiana’s execution of an inmate by use of nitrogen gas. 46-year-old Jessie Hoffman Jr. became the first person ever to be executed in the state through this method on Tuesday evening. T he Louisiana State Penitentiary scheduled Jessie Hoffmans execution by nitrogen gas on Tuesday, years after the Louisiana Supreme Court convicted him of kidnapping, raping, and murdering Molly Elliott in 1997.

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Spring Forward: 5 Ways Lawyers Can Reset Their Health and Wellness Routine

Attorney at Work

Jamie Spannhake | Five ways to shake off the sluggishness of colder months and embrace new, healthier routines. The post Spring Forward: 5 Ways Lawyers Can Reset Their Health and Wellness Routine appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Justices allow Louisiana to execute Buddhist over religious freedom claim

SCOTUSBlog

Share A divided Supreme Court declined to block the execution of Jessie Hoffman, who was put to death on Tuesday night in Louisiana. Four justices would have put Hoffmans execution on hold one short of the five needed for a stay. Hoffman was sentenced to death for the 1996 kidnapping, robbery, rape, and murder of Mary Molly Elliott. Last month Louisiana announced its plans to use nitrogen hypoxia, the use of nitrogen gas to cause asphyxiation, for executions.

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Forensic Data Collection: A Bridge Between Digital Forensics, eDiscovery, And Artificial Intelligence   

Above The Law

Getty Images Ed. note: This article first appeared in an ILTA publication. For more, visit our ILTA on ATL channel here. In the summer of 1956, when John McCarthy gathered researchers at Dartmouth College, he did not just coin the term “artificial intelligence” he sparked a digital revolution that would span generations. While the world is enamored with headlines of the changing face of society due to Large Language Models (LLMs), artificial intelligence (AI) extends into nearly eve

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Transform Your E-Learning: Download the Ultimate Localization Use Case!

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.

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Russia paramilitary unit leader sentenced to life for war crimes by Finland court

JURIST

The Helsinki District Court in Finland on Friday sentenced a 38-year-old man to life for committing war crimes in Ukraine. Voislav Torden, 38, Russian-Norwegian (better known as Yan Petrovskiy) was a deputy leader of a neo-Nazi paramilitary unit called Rusich , during Russia’s first attacks on Ukraine in 2014. According to the prosecutors of Helsinki’s District Court, Petrovskyi was responsible for leading an attack on Ukraine’s eastern frontier in 2014, which left approximatel

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“Interview: NC GOP chair defends challenge of 65,000 votes in Supreme Court election.”

HowAppealing

“Interview: NC GOP chair defends challenge of 65,000 votes in Supreme Court election.” Kyle Ingram of The News & Observer of Raleigh, North Carolina has this report. And in commentary, online at Bloomberg Opinion, Mary Ellen Klas has an essay titled “ North Carolinas Ongoing Election Dispute Is Dangerous; The losing candidate for the state Supreme Court is determined to change the outcome; That would further undermine trust in the judiciary.

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Justices consider next steps in murder case in which prosecution admits error

SCOTUSBlog

Share The Relist Watch column examines cert petitions that the Supreme Court has relisted for its upcoming conference. A short explanation of relists is available here. The Supreme Court is hitting its stride in sorting through the relists. At its last conference, it granted review of a one-time relist asking whether federal courts must follow state law requiring medical malpractice claims to be supported by an expert affidavit.

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The Curious Case Of Kash Patel’s Law School Education

Above The Law

(Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images) There’s a new sheriff, or at least FBI director, in town. Despite the infamy of his public enemies list , Kash Patel was recently confirmed to the position. His resume is definitely notable, but it’s his Department of Defense bio that’s caught our attention. A native of New York, Mr. Patel completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Richmond before returning to New York to earn his law degree, along with a Certificate in Inte

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Uncovering The Hidden Connections: A Patent Family Survival Guide

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!

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Rights group demands investigation into Burkina Faso civilian massacre

JURIST

Human Rights Watch (HRW) on Friday called for an immediate investigation into the massacre of dozens of civilians in Burkina Fasos city of Solenzo on March 10 and 11. In its statement, HRW highlighted video footage circulating on social media implicating pro-government militias in the killings, raising serious concerns about accountability and civilian protection in a country already grappling with widespread violence and human rights abuses.

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“Is There a Right to a Jury Trial for Death on the High Seas Act Claims Not Designated as Admiralty Claims? Retired Judge Gertner and I have filed an amicus brief in support of certiorari to answer the question, which has important important implications for admiralty jurisdiction.”

HowAppealing

“Is There a Right to a Jury Trial for Death on the High Seas Act Claims Not Designated as Admiralty Claims? Retired Judge Gertner and I have filed an amicus brief in support of certiorari to answer the question, which has important important implications for admiralty jurisdiction.” Paul Cassell has this post at “The Volokh Conspiracy.” You can access the amicus brief via this link.

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Pete Recommends – Weekly highlights on cyber security issues, March 15, 2025

LLRX

Privacy and cybersecurity issues impact every aspect of our lives home, work, travel, education, finance, health and medical records to name but a few. On a weekly basis Pete Weiss highlights articles and information that focus on the increasingly complex and wide ranging ways technology is used to compromise and diminish our privacy and online security, often without our situational awareness.

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Living In Fear Of Contract Deadlines? Here’s How Tech Can Help You Relax

Above The Law

Its the stuff of nightmares for lawyers: missing a contract-related deadline. Even if youre well organized and surrounded by competent staff, it could still happen. In this episode of Adventures in Tech, host Jared Correia is joined by Kristen Riviello of CobbleStone Software, who explores how contract automation software can keep lawyers safe. The 30,000-Foot View To start with, what, exactly, is contract lifecycle management?

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AI for Paralegals: Everything You Need to Know (and How to Use It Safely)

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