Attorney at Work
AUGUST 20, 2024
There's a misplaced belief among lawyers, that rehearsing and practicing is for lily-livered, milksop fraidy-cats. Says who? The post Perfecting Your Presentation Skills appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
Law 360
AUGUST 20, 2024
The legal industry still has a long way to go before it can achieve gender parity at its upper levels. But these law firms are performing better than others in breaking the proverbial glass ceiling that prevents women from attaining leadership roles.
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LLRX
AUGUST 20, 2024
Patrick Mckenna calls out an important new public database, the AI Risk Repository, that lists ALL the ways AI could go wrong. Its creators hope their work could lead to further research to determine which risks to take more seriously.
Law 360
AUGUST 20, 2024
A BigLaw associates’ union could address a number of issues that have the potential to meaningfully improve working conditions, diversity and attorney well-being — from restructured billable hour requirements to origination credit allocation, return-to-office mandates and more, says Tara Rhoades at The Sanity Plea.
Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor
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LawSites
AUGUST 20, 2024
Two veterans of legal media have partnered to launch a communications firm to represent to represent legal and business clients in marketing, media relations, crisis management and more.
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Above The Law
AUGUST 20, 2024
Mickey Mouse figured out pretty quickly this was a stinker of an argument. The post Disney Backs Away From Terrible Argument After Onslaught Of Negative Publicity appeared first on Above the Law.
Above The Law
AUGUST 21, 2024
The new proposal includes new requirements for contracting officers, ensuring that parties bidding on Pentagon contracts are properly protecting sensitive information. The post Pentagon Submits New Proposed Rule To Implement CMMC 2.0 appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
AUGUST 20, 2024
Panama started on Tuesday its first deportation flight of irregular migrants who entered the country through the Darin jungle, local media reported. This constitutes the first of a series of flights financed by the US Department of State to return irregular migrants to their home countries. According to local media , the first flight repatriated 29 individuals to Columbia.
LawSites
AUGUST 21, 2024
The document automation company Gavel has launched pre-built workflows — sets of automated forms for document generation that are tailored to specific practice areas and jurisdictions, and that are free for any lawyer to test without a Gavel subscription.
Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System
Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Duke Heninger, 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.
Patently O
AUGUST 22, 2024
by Dennis Crouch Roku, Inc. has asked the Supreme Court to review 2024 Federal Circuit decision affirming the US International Trade Commission’s (ITC) finding of a Section 337 violation based on infringement of a TV-remote patent owned by Universal Electronics, Inc. (UEI). US10593196 (method of configuring user interfaces on home theater devices to control other appliances).
Above The Law
AUGUST 19, 2024
While his boss is just a Florida Man with Floridian tastes. The post Alleged Ponzi Scheme Salesman Either A Bad Speller Or A Literate Masochist appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
AUGUST 22, 2024
The Paris Court of Appeals rejected Thursday an appeal to hold Monsanto and fourteen other agrochemical firms for their role in producing Agent Orange for the US armed forces, citing legal immunity from prosecution as they worked at the order of a sovereign government, according to local media. Agent Orange is a mixture of equal parts of two herbicides, 2,4,5-T, and 2,4-D which contain the highly toxic TCDD/dioxin which have been known to cause major health problems and deformities for those w
LawSites
AUGUST 22, 2024
Spellbook, the company that introduced the first generative AI copilot for contract drafting and review in 2022, today launched what it says is the first AI agent for law, capable of planning and executing complex, multi-step workflows.
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ABA Journal
AUGUST 20, 2024
The ABA Journal is read by half of the nation's 1 million lawyers every month. It covers the trends, people and finances of the legal profession from Wall Street to Main Street to Pennsylvania Avenue.
Above The Law
AUGUST 23, 2024
GTFOH The post DC Judge Bars Missouri AG From Prosecuting Media Matters For Aggravated Making Elon Sad appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
AUGUST 21, 2024
The Verkhovna Rada (Parliament) of Ukraine voted on Wednesday to ratify the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court , making Ukraine a state party. 281 deputies of the Rada voted for the bill while only one voted against it. The bill was introduced by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on August 17 alongside other legislation to bring Ukraine into compliance with the treaty.
LawSites
AUGUST 22, 2024
The chief executive officer of law practice management company CARET left that role on her accord and remains a member of the company’s board of directors, the company says. Earlier this week, Law.
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Attorney at Work
AUGUST 19, 2024
Danielle DavisRoe | By using Outlook’s advanced features you can build a system that lets you handle emails efficiently and keep your inbox clean. The post Managing Email Overload: 5 Quick and Easy Outlook Tricks for Lawyers appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
ABA Journal
AUGUST 22, 2024
The signs of a retired lawyer’s decline were subtle at first. Sometimes he was at a loss for words. His “dad jokes,” delivered as a volunteer at a Veterans Affairs medical center, started sounding rehearsed. His behavior changed.
JURIST
AUGUST 22, 2024
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Oregon filed a lawsuit against the city of Medford, Oregon, on Tuesday, alleging that the city’s law enforcement authorities have been surveilling and illegally gathering information on the complainants for years. The lawsuit was filed on behalf of two local organizations and an individual activist.
LawSites
AUGUST 22, 2024
As I wrote here earlier this month, tomorrow was the scheduled start date for the trial in Thomson Reuters v. ROSS Intelligence, in which TR is alleging that the now-shuttered legal research startup ROSS violated its copyrights by stealing content from Westlaw to build its own product.
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.
Above The Law
AUGUST 21, 2024
Congresswoman Karen is big mad. The post Stefanik Gets Salty As Court Tosses Her Challenge To Mail-In Votes appeared first on Above the Law.
ABA Journal
AUGUST 20, 2024
Researchers studying the origins of legalese say lawmakers and lawyers may write laws and legal documents in a convoluted manner to confer a “ritualistic, spell-like…
JURIST
AUGUST 21, 2024
The US Department of Justice (DoJ) announced on Tuesday that it will launch an investigation into the conditions at the Trousdale Turner Correctional Center for the potential abuse of civil rights. The Center is operated by CoreCivic , an American company that plays a significant role in private correctional facilities in the US. Trousdale Turner Correctional Center faced multiple reports suggesting the facility is understaffed and poorly equipped.
Attorney at Work
AUGUST 23, 2024
Jamie Spannhake | Establishing clear boundaries is essential not only for your well-being but to sustain a successful legal career. The post 5 Ways to Set Healthy Boundaries as a Lawyer — at Work and at Home appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
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