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The Pros and Cons of Going Solo vs. Large Firm

Paralegal Bootcamp

Are you a paralegal trying to decide on working at a solo vs large firm? Applying for your first or early-career legal positions may be a little daunting. A little research, introspection, and narrowing the field will assist in targeting your search. Decide Where You Want to Work. People will float, fight, or navigate. This is true in all areas of life.

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How Natural are Arbitrary Rights Now?

LegalReader

Truly natural rights wouldn't be subject to cancellation by governments, armies or circumstance, which is how you know ours are merely arbitrary.

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Greater than Holmes? The life and legacy of John Marshall Harlan

SCOTUSBlog

Share There is no man in this country to whom the colored race is more indebted. — Washington Bee (Oct. 21, 1911) (an African American newspaper). History has vindicated John Marshall Harlan, who dissented in some of the Supreme Court’s worst decisions concerning race and limiting the scope of federal power. He was prescient in recognizing the need for a strong national government to deal with urgent issues, such as civil rights.

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Georgia Judge Grants Joey Watkins's Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus

EvidenceProf Blog

Today, Judge Don W. Thompson of the Superior Court of Walker County granted Joey Watkins's petition for writ of habeas corpus, meaning that Joey's conviction for murdering Isaac Dawkins has been tossed. Here is Judge Thompson's opinion. The State now.

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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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Law Firm Web Design: Which Comes First — Design or Content?

Attorney at Work

Were you put in charge of leading your law firm’s new website? Do you have a team, an assistant, or you’re “it”? Law firm web design is scary. Have you even figured out how to start tackling this Herculean undertaking? Relax. Take a deep breath. Everyone who contributed to this post — well, this is not their first rodeo. And we’re here to help you make critical decisions about getting started on your new site.

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The Civic Duty Of Lawyers To Speak Out When The Supreme Court Dupes The Public

Above The Law

Check out the stellar transitions in this one! The post The Civic Duty Of Lawyers To Speak Out When The Supreme Court Dupes The Public appeared first on Above the Law.

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Bunker Mentality: Law Firms Cannot Stop Innovating Now

NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

Stop me if you’ve heard this before; but, COVID protocols are coming down everywhere across the world, as we cross into the Spring, and hopefully move from pandemic to endemic stage. During the pendency of the pandemic, law firms were forced to innovate. Some did so gladly; some had already made moves; others applied what they felt were short-term, emergency solutions, and were looking forward to moving back to the status quo, as soon as possible.

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Lawyer Tech Tips: Productivity and Connectivity Tools

Attorney at Work

Which apps and connectivity tools do you use to stay productive and focused — and are they working? Having entered the second quarter of 2022, more than a few of us are wondering whether to upgrade our productivity toolbox. So we asked our experts: What’s your favorite app or service for staying connected, productive and on target to meet your goals in 2022?

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Russia shuts down Amnesty International, HRW offices

JURIST

Russia’s Ministry of Justice Friday canceled the registration of Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch (HRW) and 13 other international organisations citing “ the discovery of violations of the current legislation of the Russian Federation.” The Ministry announced its decision to de-register the Moscow offices of organisations including the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom and the Friedrich Ebert Foundation from the re

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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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Mississippi Just Declared Its 30th Confederate Heritage Month. How Is That Constitutional?

Above The Law

I think they should commit to the bit and pass National Red Coat Appreciation Month, too. The post Mississippi Just Declared Its 30th Confederate Heritage Month. How Is That Constitutional? appeared first on Above the Law.

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Webinar: What are we learning about remote hearings?

CourtTechBulletin

Thursday, April 14th, 2022 03:00 pm - 04:30 pm Join five leading NCSC experts for a 60-minute briefing that will distill recent NCSC research on remote hearings. Panelists will draw on new studies—from analyzing judicial time in Texas to considerations in child welfare cases to judicially led diversion programs—to summarize critical “aha!” moments about remote proceedings.

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An Alternative to Charging Rush Rates

Attorney at Work

Crisis consultant Bruce Hemmes says when pricing legal services, consider adding rush rates for off-hours. I sympathized with Ruth Carter when reading “ Adding Rush Rates for Legal Services.” Our firm specializes in crisis work, so we’re frequently dealing with clients seeking immediate help for a breaking issue, just as Ruth is. But we solved our problem of dealing with “urgent” assignments in a different way than Ruth: We instituted a premium for helping clients outside normal work hours.

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Pakistan Parliament votes to remove Prime Minister Imran Khan

JURIST

The Parliament of Pakistan Sunday voted to remove Imran Khan from the position of Prime Minister, due to allegations of mismanaging the economy and mishandling the country’s foreign policy. Khan, a former premier cricketer, was removed from his position three and a half years after coming to power in 2018. The vote of no-confidence was supported by 174 members of Parliament, including more than a dozen people from Khan’s own political party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf.

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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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Judge Denies DNC Lawyer’s Motion To Dismiss Durham Indictment. Can Gitmo Be Far Behind?

Above The Law

Yes, yes it can. The post Judge Denies DNC Lawyer’s Motion To Dismiss Durham Indictment. Can Gitmo Be Far Behind? appeared first on Above the Law.

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Undisclosed Mega-Update Thread 9

EvidenceProf Blog

Yesterday, Judge Don W. Thompson of the Superior Court of Walker County granted Joey Watkins's petition for writ of habeas corpus, meaning that Joey's conviction for murdering Isaac Dawkins has been tossed. Given this terrific turn of events, I wanted.

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These Junk Phrases Could Undermine Your Credibility

Attorney at Work

Junk phrases take up communication space but add nothing to the message. The speaker’s goal is to persuade. But these condescending phrases are likely to repel the listener, and repeated use within a short time only aggravates the situation. Junk phrases are a demand for attention when the message may not be important or credible. Using one telegraphs the speaker’s view that the listeners are so dumb, they need to be told to concentrate.

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ECHR rules Croatia violated human rights through prolonged compulsory psychiatric treatment

JURIST

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) Thursday ruled that by subjecting a man to prolonged compulsory psychiatric treatment, Croatia had violated his right to liberty and security under Article 5 of the European Convention on Human Rights. The applicant, Luka Mikli?, faced criminal proceedings as a minor in 2016 following complaints of stalking and harassment by a minor teenage girl.

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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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Standing in Trademark Opposition and Cancellation Proceedings

Patently O

by Dennis Crouch. In a recent filing, Brooklyn Brewery (Brewery) indicated plans to take its trademark opposition/cancellation case to the US Supreme Court. The key constitutional question involves when a TM challenger has Article III standing to appeal an adverse TTAB decision. The issues are parallel to those faced on the patent side by unsuccessful Inter Partes Review (IPR) petitioners who attempt to appeal that loss.

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Texas Launches Statewide Program to Prevent Police Officer Suicides

The Crime Report

The Caruth Police Institute at University of North Texas-Dallas has launched a program to prevent law enforcement suicide in Texas, reports CBS News. The program is believed to be the first of its kind in the nation and will give only officers anonymous access to an app so they can talk to a peer about anything personal or professional that may be weighing on them.

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Q&A With Michelle Banks: A Pioneering Personality

Attorney at Work

Attorney at Work’s “Women in Law” series focuses on successful women lawyers who have carved a path for themselves in the legal industry and beyond. Meet Michelle Banks. Michelle Banks. Senior Advisor. BarkerGilmore. San Francisco Bay Area. UCLA Law School (J.D. 1988). LinkedIn. Michelle Banks took a huge leap early in her career when she accepted an assignment in Tokyo as the only woman lawyer in a company’s legal department.

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Biden says US will ‘spare no effort’ to provide Ukraine military with weapons

JURIST

The Biden administration Friday announced that the US would continue to “spare no effort” to provide the Ukrainian military with weapons to protect its country. Biden noted that Ukrainian forces have used military weapons sent by the US to “repel the Russian attack on Kyiv, keep the skies of Ukraine contested, and deliver severe blows to the Russian military.” He thanked the Slovakian government for providing an air defense system to Ukraine and stated that the US would r

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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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Disability Lawsuits: From on the Streets to Online

LegalReader

No matter what type of accessibility lawsuit it is, many defendants choose to fix the compliance problem and settle out of court, since it’s the less costly option.

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“Recency Bias and the Supreme Court as a Broken Institution”

HowAppealing

“Recency Bias and the Supreme Court as a Broken Institution”: Eric Segall has this blog post at “Dorf on Law.

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Biglaw Firm Wants Out Because Pharma Bro Martin Shkreli Can’t Pay His Bills

Above The Law

Biglaw means big bills -- and Shkreli doesn't have the money to pay them. The post Biglaw Firm Wants Out Because Pharma Bro Martin Shkreli Can’t Pay His Bills appeared first on Above the Law.

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Federal jury convicts former British citizen for role in beheading of Americans

JURIST

A federal jury in Virginia Thursday convicted former British citizen El Shafee Elsheikh for his role in the 2014 Islamic State hostage-taking plot that led to the beheading of four American journalists and aid workers. Elsheikh allegedly tortured and murdered more than two dozen hostages, including journalist James Foley, an American journalist who was executed in 2014.

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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

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.