Paralegal Bootcamp
AUGUST 5, 2022
If you’re reading this blog post, I don’t have to tell you about the desire to work hard, achieve, or care about what you do. You’re reading this because you already think of your work as a paralegal in the foremost-important way to succeed: As a Career! Getting Started. I received my Paralegal Certificate in December of 2019 and graduated RIGHT into the Pandemic!
The Crime Report
AUGUST 3, 2022
Photo by Austin Kehmeier on Unsplash. In 2014, Nebraska created a Vocational and Life Skills (VLS) Program providing funding for the state’s jail population to learn trades to lower the odds of recidivism, reports the Nebraska Examiner. About 6,000 inmates have been served since the program began and the state upped spending on the training programs from $3.5 million a year to $5 million, according to a study by researchers from the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice at the Univers
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HowAppealing
AUGUST 2, 2022
“Democrats’ Approval of Supreme Court at Record-Low 13%”: Mohamed Younis of Gallup has this report.
JURIST
AUGUST 4, 2022
The Commission for International Justice and Accountability (CIJA) released its long-awaited report Thursday on the Rohingya genocide in Myanmar. CIJA began its investigation in 2018, looking for evidence to clear a path toward international criminal prosecutions. CIJA has previously worked in Syria, gathering evidence on Bashar Al-Assad and IS. According to the UN fact-finding mission in 2018, crackdowns on the Rohingya ethnic minority began in the Rakhine region of Myanmar in 2017.
Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor
The difference between a paralegal and an exceptional paralegal isn't just competence—it's the bold initiative to anticipate needs, master hidden firm dynamics, and transform challenges into opportunities that showcase your indispensable value. Join this webinar with attorney Joe Stephens to get an insider's perspective into how you can become a strategic asset to your practice!
Attorney at Work
AUGUST 2, 2022
I’m in a relationship with the United States Post Office, and I think you should be too. Besides being the most effective marketing tool on the planet, and besides offering a seemingly lost-art method of connecting with clients, and besides being the only self-supporting Federal agency we have, the USPS is just cool. Well, mailing things is cool.
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Above The Law
AUGUST 5, 2022
But Jones offered to let the plaintiffs come on his show, so, yay! The post Texas Damages Cap Looms Over Alex Jones Sandy Hook Defamation Case appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
JULY 31, 2022
The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) and the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) have released a joint opinion criticizing the European Union’s (EU) Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down rules to prevent and combat child sexual abuse. The EDPB and the EDPS are independent privacy watchdogs in the EU.
Attorney at Work
AUGUST 5, 2022
I talk to a lot of law firms about the “Rule of Thirds.” Basically, you divide your revenue into thirds for people, law firm overhead and profit. One-third of revenue goes to pay the people doing the work. One-third of revenue goes to overhead. One-third of revenue goes to profit. But people often ask me, “What exactly is in law firm overhead?”.
EvidenceProf Blog
AUGUST 5, 2022
A party can move to strike a prospective juror for cause based upon implied bias by the juror. One ground for such implied bias is a connection with one of the witnesses in the case. Even if the prospective juror.
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.
Above The Law
AUGUST 3, 2022
S**t. Show. The post Judge Scolds Alex Jones For Lying On The Stand As Opposing Sandy Hook Counsel Demands Sanctions appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
JULY 30, 2022
The US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit Friday upheld the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) rule on drone identification. Brennan v. Dickson was brought by Tyler Brennan, a drone user, and the drone equipment retailer owned by Brennan, RaceDayQuads LLC, challenging the FAA over its Remote Identification Rule of April 2021.
The Crime Report
AUGUST 1, 2022
A new initiative aims to increase the percentage of women police officers in the U.S. to 30 percent by the end of the decade. The 30×30 Initiative , supported by over 200 police agencies, says the effort will produce a shift in police culture. Currently women comprise only 12 percent of sworn officers and 3 percent of police leadership nationwide.
NCBA Law Practice Management Blog
AUGUST 4, 2022
Especially in the current job market, it’s important not to overextend yourself in hiring for new attorneys or staffpersons. But, since lawyers aren’t very good with math or data, hiring often becomes a real ad hoc adventure. Most attorneys hire like they do everything else = they guess about what they can afford, and what they can take on. That, however, can be dangerous, when it comes to hiring, because law firms can overpay (and waste money) or underpay (and risk losing a candidate , or good
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Above The Law
AUGUST 1, 2022
He can't pay the plaintiffs, he owes the money to. himself! The post Alex Jones Races Back To Bankruptcy Court As Sandy Hook Defamation Case Goes Disastrously Sideways appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
AUGUST 2, 2022
The United Kingdom Monday enacted legislation requiring all overseas entities to disclose their registered and beneficial owners. The provsion, part of the Economic Crime Act of 2022, requires all overseas businesses to list their owner and financial beneficiaries in a national registry. The act is part of an effort to stop the flow of illicit Russian funds into the UK following Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine.
EvidenceProf Blog
AUGUST 3, 2022
Similar to its federal counterpart, Mississippi Rule of Evidence 801(d)(1)(C) provides an exclusion to the rule against hearsay when The declarant testifies and is subject to cross-examination about a prior statement, and the statement: (C) identifies a person as someone.
Attorney at Work
AUGUST 2, 2022
You’re busy and you need to know how to address an envelope, so let’s get right into it. How to Address an Envelope in Three Steps. To address an envelope you will need to know three things: the recipient’s address, your return address, and how to locate a postage stamp. Write or type all of the “to” information squarely in the center of the front side of the envelope, like this: Step 1: The “To” Section.
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?
Above The Law
AUGUST 2, 2022
Our broken immigration law for skilled professionals must be reformed. The post Recapturing Of Unused Visas Is An Economic Necessity For America appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
AUGUST 1, 2022
Former Three Percenters militia member Guy Reffitt was Monday sentenced to 87 months in prison for leading a mob of rioters towards the US Capitol on January 6, 2021 while carrying a handgun. The sentence is less than half of the 15-year prison term that the US Department of Justice (DOJ) asked for. Reffitt’s prison sentence is still the longest one handed down to any January 6 Capitol riot defendant.
EvidenceProf Blog
AUGUST 2, 2022
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Attorney at Work
AUGUST 2, 2022
You’re busy and you need to know how to address an envelope, so let’s get right into it. How to Address an Envelope in Three Steps. To address an envelope you will need to know three things: the recipient’s address, your return address, and how to locate a postage stamp. Write or type all of the “to” information squarely in the center of the front side of the envelope, like this: Step 1: The “To” Section.
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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.
Above The Law
AUGUST 3, 2022
Thoughts and prayers, guy! The post Alex Jones’s Lawyer Face Plants In EPIC Discovery Fail appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
AUGUST 4, 2022
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has upheld a law expanding the state’s vote-by-mail measures, finding the law does not violate the state constitution. The case was originally brought by state Republican representatives who voted in favor of the law back in 2019. At the center of the case is a 2019 law known as Act 77 , which amended the Pennsylvania Election Code to overhaul the state voting system.
EvidenceProf Blog
JULY 31, 2022
Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS) is the flawed theory that an infant with a traditional triad of symptoms -- (1) retinal bleeding; (2) subdural hematoma; and (3) brain swelling -- must have been abusively shaken. The problem with SBS is that.
ABA Journal
AUGUST 3, 2022
A Kentucky prosecutor who admitted to impregnating a criminal defendant and having an affair with a dismissed juror is now running for a circuit court…
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