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10 Things Lawyers Should Stop Doing

Attorney at Work

The key to real productivity is identifying the most essential tasks that drive success, and working to de-prioritize or eliminate the rest. The post 10 Things Lawyers Should Stop Doing appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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4 Common Challenges Law Firm Workflow Management Can Solve

Rocket Matter

The post 4 Common Challenges Law Firm Workflow Management Can Solve appeared first on Rocket Matter. Learn how big tech has changed the legal industry Free Guide The Small Firms Guide to Big Tech While any change in how you operate your law office can feel overwhelming, theres never been a better time to start migrating your office structures online.

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Law Insider Announces Low-Cost and Free AI-Powered Contract Tools for 1.2 Million Legal Users

LawSites

Legal technology platform Law Insider announced today the launch of its AI-powered contract drafting, review and redlining tools for its global community of 1.2 million registered legal users. The new AI suite will be integrated directly into Microsoft Word and Law Insider’s web-based platform, making it accessible across multiple workspaces for attorneys and legal professionals.

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AI and the future of legal document review

CaseFleet

A recent study, Better Call GPT: Comparing Large Language Models Against Lawyers , has made waves in the legal and AI communities, revealing that advanced Large Language Models (LLMs) may be on the verge of disrupting traditional legal contract review. The study benchmarks LLMs against junior lawyers and legal process outsourcers (LPOs) to determine whether AI can outperform humans in accuracy, speed, and cost-efficiency.

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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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Where Inefficiency (Still) Plagues Today’s Legal Departments

Above The Law

Legal departments have been on a quest for lower costs and higher efficiency for quite some time. But have these long-standing efforts succeeded in cutting waste? And just how much inefficiency may still be left to eliminate? In the fourth quarter of 2024, DiliTrust partnered with Above the Law to survey over 120 law department employees about how they are spending their time.

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Over 50 Bar Organizations Stand Up For The Rule Of Law

Above The Law

One of the first things you need to know in a fight is who you can and can’t rely on. Thankfully, time and resources were saved by knowing that Paul Weiss is a lost cause. But the search is still on for compatriots willing to speak out against the current administration’s consistent disregard for the rule of law. So far we’ve seen Perkins Coie and Williams & Connolly take their stands in court, Rachel Cohen stake her employment at Skadden , and the American Constitution Soc

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Critical Data Mining Category Emerges in the Fight Against Rising Cyberthreats

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Critical Data Mining Category Emerges in the Fight Against Rising Cyberthreats As Cyberthreat Sophistication Grows, ACTFORE’s Advanced Technology-Driven Data Mining Replaces Legacy Doc Review to Support Swift, Accurate Incident Response RESTON, Va.

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Why Authenticity Matters In Law: A Conversation With Hannah Beko

Above The Law

In an era defined by rapid technological advancements and shifting professional paradigms, what does it mean to be authentic in the legal field? On Season 10, Episode 10 of “ Notes to My (Legal) Self ,” I had the pleasure of speaking with Hannah Beko, a commercial property lawyer, law firm co-owner, and coach, about the power of authenticity in law — especially in the age of AI and data.

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Leveraging Agile Career Strategies to Retain Women Lawyers

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Lack of caregiver support and career opportunities are the top reasons women leave their law firms. What can firms do? The post Leveraging Agile Career Strategies to Retain Women Lawyers appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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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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UNICEF warns over 800K children face escalating violence and famine in Sudan

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UNICEF warned on Wednesday that approximately 825,000 children are trapped by escalating violence and severe food shortages in Sudan’s North Darfur region. The UN agency called for their urgent protection alongside immediate humanitarian access. The dire warning comes as clashes between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) intensify.

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Check, Please: Compare Projections to Actual Results

NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

Creating projections for your law firm is great, because those are effectively coded goals. Build a budget projection youre trying to stay within it. Craft a set of revenue projections youre figuring out how to make a set amount of money. Assign metrics or KPIs thats a forward-looking goal. However, thats pretty meaningless, unless you compare those projections, to actual results to check (not only ) on the viability of your performance, (but also) the reasonable of the goal you set.

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Elite Biglaw Firm Will No Longer Participate In Law School On-Campus Interview Programs

Above The Law

We already knew that Biglaw firms were stepping away from using law school interview programs as their main source of recruitment in favor of alternative hiring plans , but one elite law firm just made a move that may spell doom for on-campus interviews if more firms decide to follow its lead. Latham & Watkins — a firm that brought in $5,688,226,000 gross revenue in 2023, putting it at No. 2 on the Am Law 100 — will no longer be participating in law school interview programs to r

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“Superior Court Gives Cold Reception to Popular Argument Against Pa.’s Consent by Registration Law; The court held that the defendant failed to identify any binding case law demonstrating grounds for such differing opinions; ‘While it is true enough that Justice Alito’s concurrence provides a window into the workings of that jurist’s mind,’ the court ruled, ‘concurring opinions have no legal effect and, therefore, are not binding on any court’”

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“Superior Court Gives Cold Reception to Popular Argument Against Pa.’s Consent by Registration Law; The court held that the defendant failed to identify any binding case law demonstrating grounds for such differing opinions; ‘While it is true enough that Justice Alitos concurrence provides a window into the workings of that jurists mind,’ the court ruled, ‘concurring opinions have no legal effect and, therefore, are not binding on any court”: Aleeza Furman of

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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 urges protection of civilians and adherence to peace agreement in South Sudan

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The UN Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan (“the commission”) on Thursday called on its regional and international partners for “urgent, coordinated action to protect civilians and preserve the Revitalized Peace Agreement. The call comes in response to escalating violence and political instability in the region, where increasing military clashes, reports of indiscriminate attacks on civilian populations, and arrests of prominent political figures raises concerns about a p

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Revolutionary AI-Powered Legal Dispute Resolution Solution Bot MediationTM Selected to Present at ABA Tech 2025’s Pitch Competition

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Revolutionary AI-Powered Legal Dispute Resolution Solution Bot MediationTM Selected to Present at ABA Tech 2025s Pitch Competition Legal tech startup introduces first-of-its-kind artificial intelligence mediator, making dispute resolution more accessible, efficient, and cost-effective Costa Mesa, CA, Monday 24, 2025 — Bot Mediation announces their groundbreaking Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform is among a select group […]

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The Networking Chef: Blending Professionalism With Personal Connection

Above The Law

Getty Images In the kitchen of networking, just as a chef skillfully presents a dish blending aesthetics with flavor, the art of practice development involves combining professionalism with personal warmth. It’s about serving up interactions that are not only respectful and professional but also personable and friendly. Heres how you can infuse this blend into your interactions: Share Personal Stories: Don’t hesitate to weave in appropriate personal anecdotes or interests.

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“George Santos baffles Second Circuit with effort to revive copyright suit against Jimmy Kimmel; Two judges noted their surprise when Santos’ attorney made a ‘totally different’ argument than the one in the now-dismissed complaint”

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“George Santos baffles Second Circuit with effort to revive copyright suit against Jimmy Kimmel; Two judges noted their surprise when Santos attorney made a ‘totally different’ argument than the one in the now-dismissed complaint”: Erik Uebelacker of Courthouse News Service has this report. You can access the audio of yesterday’s oral argument before a three-judge panel of the U.S.

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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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New Hampshire governor signs controversial bail reform bill into law

JURIST

New Hampshire Governor Kelly Ayotte signed House Bill 592 on Tuesday “to end the failed reform social experiment in New Hampshire.” The bill rolls back some of the reforms made on the bail setting process over the years and increases the length of time police can detain a suspect without bail. Specifically, the bill permits law enforcement to detain any individual arrested with or “without” a warrant at a police station, county correctional facility, “or other place

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The morning read for Wednesday, March 26

SCOTUSBlog

Share Following opinion announcements, the Supreme Court will hear arguments this morning in FCC v. Consumers Research , a challenge to a FCC program that subsidizes telephone and internet services to schools, libraries, and underserved areas. The case has the potential to significantly curtail the power of federal agencies as challengers are also inviting the justices to revive the nondelegation doctrine, a legal theory conservative lawyers and business groups have been urging the court in rece

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Deep Research

Above The Law

One of the greatest challenges of Generative AI solutions like ChatGPT is hallucination. They create fear in professionals as well as nightmares involving the lawyer that used ChatGPT and filed a fictitious case with a judge. Hallucinations are a problem because GenAI solutions like ChatGPT are not databases, even though they appear to behave like search engines that provide a custom answer to a question.

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“Justices Seem Likely to Uphold Louisiana Map With 2 Majority-Black Districts; A majority of the court appeared skeptical of a challenge to Louisiana’s voting map; The challengers had argued the state impermissibly relied on race to draw its map”

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“Justices Seem Likely to Uphold Louisiana Map With 2 Majority-Black Districts; A majority of the court appeared skeptical of a challenge to Louisianas voting map; The challengers had argued the state impermissibly relied on race to draw its map”: Abbie VanSickle of The New York Times has this report. And in commentary, online at Vox, Ian Millhiser has an essay titled “ The Supreme Court appears determined to blow up its one good Voting Rights Act decision; Apparently, we cant e

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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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Amnesty International calls on Ecuador presidential candidates to address human rights concerns

JURIST

Amnesty International called on Ecuador’s presidential candidates to address human rights concerns if elected in an open letter released Friday ahead of the tie-breaking run-off vote due to take place on April 13, 2025. Over the years, many international bodies have raised concerns around potential human rights violations in the country. February 9th’s presidential election resulted in a tie between President Daniel Noboa, who has held office since November 2023, and Luisa Gonzlez.

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Virtual Workshop (in English) on April 1: Carlos Esplugues on “Take Domestic Law and Run? The Application of Foreign (Private? State?) Law in Times of Uncertainty”

Conflict of Laws

On Tuesday, April 1, 2025, the Hamburg Max Planck Institute will host its monthly virtual workshop Current Research in Private International Law at 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (CEST). Professor Carlos Esplugues ( University of Valencia ) will speak, in English , about the topic Take Domestic Law and Run? The Application of Foreign (Private? State?

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Biglaw Litigation Powerhouse Increases Its Six-Figure Bonuses For Federal Clerks

Above The Law

One of the many benefits of having a federal clerkship is the extra bonus youll receive if you decide to head to a Biglaw firm post-clerkship. Many elite firms really want people with highly demanding clerkship experience to work for them, and thats why the high end of bonuses for federal clerks who decide to join some Biglaw and boutique firms post-clerkship can reach six figures.

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Your law firm needs a Situation Room

LLRX

Jordan Furlong advises law firms that in this chaotic new world order, organizations cannot sit back waiting for the next bombshell to drop. Firms need to anticipate, analyze, and address critical new developments before they affect the organization and its clients. Furlong highlights the components of well grounded strategic action plans to reduce risk and respond in a firm wide manner.

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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!