Above The Law
JANUARY 21, 2025
If youre unhappy, stop chasing the things that dont truly fulfill you. The post Reclaiming Joy In Law: Lessons On Purpose And Happiness appeared first on Above the Law.
EvidenceProf Blog
JANUARY 22, 2025
According to an article in the Ireland Independent, A District Court judge has warned that evidence obtained from a defendant by using Google Translate is hearsay which could be challenged in court. Boncho Asenov was disqualified from driving at Cashel.
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CosmoLex
JANUARY 22, 2025
What type of attorney billing increments does your law firm use when billing clients? Billing is a crucial part of legal workflows, since every activity related to client matters must be accounted for and billed to ensure firms get paid for their services. Accurate time tracking also allows you to identify profitable tasks versus nonprofitable tasks and make informed business decisions.
NCBA Law Practice Management Blog
JANUARY 18, 2025
The most efficient law firms (and, thus: the most profitable) are driven by effective processes. In fact, creating and managing workflows is one of the most important things that you can do as a law firm owner. However, you can take it further. Many project management, case management and CRM systems now offer the ability to add phases or stages to processes.
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NCBA
JANUARY 21, 2025
By Lakisha Chichester Erica Weiss serves as the senior paralegal, office manager, and case manager for attorney Michael D. Nash at Lloyd & Nash, PLLC, in downtown Greensboro. With over eight years of experience, Erica specializes in case management, client communication, and attorney schedule coordination. Her core strengths include maintaining detailed case files, conducting thorough […] The post Paralegal Spotlight: Erica Weiss first appeared on NCBarBlog.
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Attorney at Work
JANUARY 22, 2025
Website trends have shifted dramatically over the past year, driven by the rapid rise of AI and evolving user expectations. The post Law Firm Website Design Trends for 2025: Elevate Your Online Presence appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
NCBA Law Practice Management Blog
JANUARY 18, 2025
It happens from time to time, when a third party pays for the legal services of another. Though, its still a fairly unusual situation. So, the question is: What do you do when it happens? Ideally, two things: First, you want to clearly explain to both the payor and the client that the payor is not the client, the client is which sounds like an obvious thing for lawyers, but wont be for your clients and the person paying the legal fees.
Above The Law
JANUARY 21, 2025
The office closure trend continues into the new year, marking the 16th U.S.-based firm to reduce its presence in China. The post Yet Another Biglaw Firm Closes Up Shop At One Of Its China Offices appeared first on Above the Law.
LegalTalkNetwork
JANUARY 21, 2025
This past weekend, we opted for podcasting headphones over Mickey Mouse ears at the 11th Annual Podfest Expo in the heart of Orlando. Our very own marketing specialist, Delaney, took the stage to share her insights on YouTube Shorts, following the recent growth of Legal Talk Networks YouTube channel. Thank you to everyone who attended the session and asked questions.
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?
JURIST
JANUARY 20, 2025
The Kharkiv Human Rights Protection Group revealed the increasing political and religious persecution of Muslims in Crimea in a report published on Monday. The report discusses how the treatment of Muslim groups in Crimea (especially Crimean Tartar Muslims) has worsened in the past decade as Russia has become increasingly bold in its repression of opposition.
SCOTUSBlog
JANUARY 24, 2025
Share The Supreme Court on Friday afternoon added three more cases two of which will be argued together to its docket for the 2024-25 term. In a brief unsigned order , the justices agreed to review a ruling by the Oklahoma Supreme Court that rejected an effort by a Catholic online school to become the nations first religious charter school. The justices also agreed to weigh in on a question relating to the certification of class actions.
Attorney at Work
JANUARY 24, 2025
Jamie Spannhake | Struggling with stress? Explore 2025's top wellness trends, including VR meditation, biofeedback and ergonomic innovations. The post Top Wellness Trends for Lawyers in 2025: Achieve Mental, Physical and Emotional Health appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
LawSites
JANUARY 23, 2025
Legal technology company SurePoint Technologies has acquired the legal practice management company ZenCase in a strategic move aimed at enhancing SurePoint’s practice management offerings for mid-sized law firms.
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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.
JURIST
JANUARY 24, 2025
Rohingya atrocity survivor, Maung Sawyeddollah, filed a complaint with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) against Meta for its alleged role in promoting the spread of content inciting attacks against the Rohingya in Myanmar, according to a statement published by Amnesty International on Thursday. In the complaint, Maung Sawyeddollah asked the SEC to investigate Meta’s violations of securities laws.
My Shingle
JANUARY 21, 2025
This blog post is based on a free 50-minute webinar on AIredflagsfor lawyers. To access the fullwebinar, click HERE. Generative AI (GenAI) is revolutionizing industries worldwide, including the legal profession. While this technology presents immense opportunities, it also comes with unique challenges that lawyers must understand and navigate. This guide highlights the red flags lawyers… The post Unlocking the Potential of Generative AI for Lawyers: Red Flags and Best Practices appeared fi
SCOTUSBlog
JANUARY 24, 2025
Share At oral arguments earlier this week the Supreme Court was skeptical of the Food and Drug Administrations effort to block a North Carolina-based company from challenging the denial of its application to market e-cigarettes in the conservative U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit, based in Louisiana. During 72 minutes of oral arguments, almost all of the justices peppered Vivek Suri, the assistant to the U.S. solicitor general representing the FDA, with a barrage of questions.
CARET Legal
JANUARY 22, 2025
At CARET Legal, were dedicated to helping law firms streamline their operations and focus on what truly mattersdelivering exceptional client service. Thats why were excited to introduce our latest integration with Lawmatics , the industry-leading growth platform and CRM designed specifically for law firms. This new integration bridges the gap between client intake and case management, creating a seamless workflow that enhances efficiency, reduces manual tasks, and ensures a better experience for
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JURIST
JANUARY 23, 2025
The Supreme Court of Canada announced on Thursday that it will hear a landmark challenge to Quebec’s secularism law, Bill 21. The law was passed in 2019 and prohibits certain public sector employees in positions of authority from wearing religious symbols while on duty. Central to the case are Sections 2(a) and 15 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
Attorney at Work
JANUARY 23, 2025
Heres how everyone in your firm, from the top down, plays a part in keeping the firm secure, healthy and growing. The post Law Firm Cybersecurity: Whose Responsibility Is It? appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
HowAppealing
JANUARY 18, 2025
“Supreme Court lawyer indicted on tax evasion charges; SCOTUSblog co-founder allegedly used law firm money to pay gambling debts”: Alex Miller of The Washington Times has this report. And Pocharapon Neammanee of HuffPost reports that “ High-Profile SCOTUS Attorney Accused Of Using Firm’s Money To Pay Gambling Debt; Federal prosecutors allege that SCOTUSblog publisher Thomas Goldstein failed to report millions of dollars in his poker winnings.
Above The Law
JANUARY 24, 2025
Getting Out Of Dodge Before DOGE Gets Worse: Three cheers for foresight ! Diversity Ain't Dead Yet!: These are the most diverse law schools. He Just Doesn't Know When To Leave: Pardoned failed coup-er grabs a bite in the Capitol Complex. Nice While It Lasted: This might be the last law enforcement investigation report we see for a long while. The post Former Jones Day Partner Realizes They Were Barking Up The Wrong Tree — See Also appeared first on Above the Law.
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!
JURIST
JANUARY 19, 2025
CNN reached a legal settlement with a security contractor on Friday after the Florida First District Court of Appeal ruled the network liable for defamation. The jury found CNN had defamed the US Navy veteran, Zachary Young, by suggesting he was charging “exorbitant prices” to evacuate people from Afghanistan during the US withdrawal in August 2021.
Attorney at Work
JANUARY 21, 2025
Gene Commander | Strategies for leveraging AI for growth, talent development, and improved client service. The post AI in Law Firms: The AI Revolution in the Business of Law appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
HowAppealing
JANUARY 24, 2025
“Supreme Court to Hear Oklahoma Religious Charter School Case; The proposal to create the nations first religious charter school paid for by taxpayer funds could move the line between church and state in education”: Troy Closson of The New York Times has this report. Laura Meckler and Justin Jouvenal of The Washington Post report that “ Supreme Court to decide whether states can allow religious public schools; The Supreme Court agreed Friday to consider whether the state of Okl
CARET Legal
JANUARY 24, 2025
Long-term success in managing deadlines requires more than short-term fixesit demands a combination of forward-thinking strategies, continuous learning, and the smart use of technology. Through centralized deadline management, streamlined workflows, and the use of prioritization tools, multi-practice firms can more easily stay ahead of their obligations.
Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor
Ready to cut through the AI hype and learn exactly how to use these tools in your legal work? Join this webinar to get practical guidance from attorney and AI legal expert, Joe Stephens, who understands what really matters for legal professionals! What You'll Learn: Evaluate AI Tools Like a Pro 🔍 Learn which tools are worth your time and how to spot potential security and ethics risks before they become problems.
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