Paralegal Bootcamp

DECEMBER 9, 2022

In this week’s blog, I will take a broader look at the paralegal profession as a whole. Familiar readers of the blog know that our company, Paralegal Bootcamp , is based out of the US. With this being the case, we focus on a variety of paralegal, legal assistant, and administrative assistant legal positions in our home country. We don’t usually branch out and look at the profession at an international level, so we thought it would be a great topic to explore.

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Above The Law

DECEMBER 6, 2022

In 2021, there was a 70% increase in ransomware attacks in November and December compared to January and February. The post Holidays And Weekends: Prime Time For Cyberattacks appeared first on Above the Law.

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Attorney at Work

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Roy Ginsburg | If you want your best clients to stay when your baby boomer lawyers leave, succession planning is the most effective insurance policy. The post Removing Succession Planning Obstacles appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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LegalReader

DECEMBER 7, 2022

When you're talking to people over the phone, you can address their concerns and objections head-on.

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

Get ready to uncover what attorneys really need from you when it comes to trial prep in this new webinar! Attorney and law professor, Joe Stephens, J.D., will share proven techniques for anticipating attorney needs, organizing critical documents, and transforming complex information into compelling case presentations. Key Learning Objectives: Organization That Makes Sense 🎯 Learn how to structure and organize case materials in ways that align with how attorneys actually work and think.

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The IP Law Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2022

A lot of people have gotten patents for things related to Christmas. Here are some of the most interesting ones I’ve found. There are a number of patents intended to help parents convince children that Santa has been there. One of these is U.S. patent no. 5,523,741 for a “Santa Claus Detector.” This patent covers a Christmas stocking that contains a light bulb or LED, a battery to power the light, and a hidden switch that turns on the light.

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ABA Journal

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Planned increases in law firm billing rates have reached a 15-year high, according to Wells Fargo’s Legal Specialty Group.

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JURIST

DECEMBER 4, 2022

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey Friday signed an executive order legalizing gender-affirming care for the transgender community. This happened just a month after the Ohio House of Representatives introduced a bill limiting medical care for transgender children under 18. The order defines “gender-affirming healthcare” as all services, supplies, drug therapies, and other care that an individual may receive to support and affirm an individual’s gender identity.

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Patently O

DECEMBER 8, 2022

by Dennis Crouch. Google v. Hammond Development , — F.4th — ( Fed. Cir. 2022 ). We have an important IPR collateral estoppel decision from the Federal Circuit. The basic outcome here is that issues litigated and decided in one IPR will be seen as fixed and finally decided as between the parties in future IPRs. For family member patents, the courts will ask if the first case answered the same patentability questions at issue as the second case.

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Above The Law

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Color me absolutely not shocked in the least. The post When Federal Judges Said Free PACER Would Cost $2B, They Were Completely Full Of Crap appeared first on Above the Law.

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Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Amanda Adams, 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.

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The Crime Report

DECEMBER 8, 2022

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors voted on Thursday to reverse a decision they made last week allowing police to use robots to administer deadly force, following national pushback from the public. The original 8–3 vote authorizing the robots would have allowed police to kill criminal suspects with remotely operated robots in response to situations where they believe there is an imminent threat of death to officers or members of the public.

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JURIST

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Myanmar law students are reporting for JURIST on challenges to the rule of law in their country under the military junta that deposed the civilian government of Aung San Suu Kyi in February 2021. Here, one of our correspondents who must remain anonymous comments on the repression of people’s daily lives, including even their available forms of transportation, under rules imposed by the military junta.

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FDA Law Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2022

By Mark A. Tobolowsky & James E. Valentine — On November 22, 2022, FDA approved CSL Behring’s BLA for Hemgenix (etranacogene dezaparvovec), an AAV-based gene therapy for the treatment of adults with Hemophilia B who currently use Factor IX prophylaxis therapy, have current or historical life-threatening hemorrhage, or have repeated, serious spontaneous bleeding episodes.

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Above The Law

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Dude, that's not what we meant when we said, 'Go Set A Watchman.'. The post Rudy Giuliani Accidentally Wears 2 Watches To Disciplinary Hearing And That’s Just The Beginning Of Things He Claimed Not To Remember! appeared first on Above the Law.

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Attorney at Work

DECEMBER 9, 2022

We've said it before: A fountain pen is a perfect gift. Here are seven great ones. The post Analog Attorney Gifts for Attorneys Who Analog appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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JURIST

DECEMBER 5, 2022

The US Supreme Court Monday denied an application for review of a federal case involving the largest patent damages award in US history. Plaintiff Centripetal Networks, Inc. attempted to reinstate a $2.75 billion award to be paid by Cisco Systems, Inc. The award was overturned when authorities discovered that the trial court judge had family members who owned Cisco stock.

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ABA Journal

DECEMBER 9, 2022

A lawyer who practiced family law in Lawrenceville, Georgia, was found dead with gunshot wounds Wednesday by emergency personnel responding to a fire at his…

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Above The Law

DECEMBER 6, 2022

A hospital corporation with facilities across Massachusetts must pay $1.9 million in civil penalties in a lawsuit alleging that an employee stole more than 17,000 units of controlled substances and the hospitals did not have accurate records of controlled substances to prevent such illegal activity. .

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LegalReader

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Money will not take away all the pain you’ve endured, nor your mental distress, but your lawyers will make sure you’re fully compensated for all your physical and mental suffering.

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JURIST

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Law students and lawyers in Afghanistan are filing reports with JURIST on the situation there after the Taliban takeover. Here, a Staff Correspondent for JURIST in Kabul reports on the inadequacy of current international aid to address the country’s dire economic situation and growing impoverishment. For privacy and security reasons, we are withholding our Correspondent’s name.

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The Crime Report

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Andy Raymond said he began spending nights inside his gun store in Rockville, Md, worrying about a series of late-night break-ins at gun stores in the area, and an unmarked police SUV was doing the same when Raymond fired shots at the vehicle, alleging he thought thieves were inside, Dan Morse reports for the Washington Post. Video footage shows Raymond firing at the unmarked police SUV shortly after it approached him.

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Above The Law

DECEMBER 5, 2022

This is a success story for free speech. it's going to be trumpeted as the opposite. The post Troll, Whine, Repeat: Law School ‘Free Speech’ Strategy Ropes In State Supreme Court Justice appeared first on Above the Law.

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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.

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LawTechnologyToday

DECEMBER 9, 2022

The ABA TechReport combines data from the annual ABA Legal Technology Survey Report with expert analysis, observations, and predictions from leaders in the legal technology field. Every Wednesday, we’ll be posting a new report from one of our experts, so stay tuned! “Slowly but surely” may be an apt phrase to describe the results from the 2022 ABA Legal Technology Survey Report covering Litigation Technology & E-Discovery.

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JURIST

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Marisa Wright is a US National Correspondent for JURIST, and a 2L at Harvard Law School. . On Wednesday, December 7, the US Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in a case involving a fringe legal idea called the independent state legislature theory that poses a threat to the current system of election administration in the United States. Moore v.

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The Crime Report

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Michael Paul Guzman and Samantha Stevens were both sentenced to time in federal prison on Thursday for their parts in a psychic hoax scheme that led to losses in the millions. In 2012, Stevens started giving fortune readings to one victim and claimed the victim needed to give her large sums of money to remove a curse on the victim’s family, according to a DOJ press release announcing the sentences.

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Above The Law

DECEMBER 6, 2022

How do you stand out in an overcrowded and highly competitive job market? Consider the following tactical processes. The post 3 Strategies To Ramp Up Your Job Search If You’re Facing A Layoff appeared first on Above the Law.

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Speaker: Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader

In today’s competitive market, pricing is more than just a number — it’s the cornerstone of profitability. The right pricing strategy ensures that you capture the true value of your offering, paving the way for sustainable growth and long-term success. Join Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader, in this exclusive session where he will explore how a well-crafted pricing approach balances customer perception with business objectives, creating a powerful tool for securing both competitive advantage a

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