Paralegal Bootcamp
OCTOBER 6, 2022
We’ve all been there – something unexpected happens, and you are asked to jump in at the last minute to help another team get ready for trial on a case you’ve never worked on before, or you take over a case from a former paralegal who is no longer at the firm – and you are now the lead paralegal on a case that is going to trial next month and you have never worked on the case before today.
The Estrin Report
OCTOBER 3, 2022
By Chere Estrin. What does it take to become a successful lawyer? In a series of in-depth interviews for the Estrin Report , Chere Estrin profiles top lawyers from all types of practices, and we’re highlighting their top five tips here. This week, the spotlight is on immigration and divorce lawyer — and social media star — Marina Shepelsky. Marina Shepelsky Founder, CEO Shepelsky Law Brooklyn, NY Fordham Law School, 2002.
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The Crime Report
OCTOBER 4, 2022
You didn’t take the bar exam. That’s probably because you didn’t go to law school. Good for you. Law school is hard. Your first year is an elaborate hazing ritual in which we law professors pull out your brain and put it back in upside down. We make you read hundreds of pages every week while looking for summer jobs and shoring up extra-curriculars for your résumé.
LawSites
OCTOBER 3, 2022
While recent years have brought a number of products to market for analyzing judges and their rulings, little is available for analyzing private arbitrators, and particularly arbitrators in labor and employment matters. A new tool introduced today takes a major step towards remedying that. Called Labor Arbitrator and Awards Analyzer , it is part of the Labor Arbitration section of the legal research platform VitalLaw from Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory U.S.
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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
Above The Law
OCTOBER 4, 2022
About that growing distrust the public has in the Supreme Court. The post Want To Know Who SCOTUS Spouses Work For? TOO BAD! appeared first on Above the Law.
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LawSites
OCTOBER 5, 2022
At a time when law firms are struggling to retain talent and wrestling to balance hybrid workplaces, the Texas-based corporate law firm Vela Wood did something unique: It sent its employees and their families to Portugal for a month. Why did it do it? How did it do it? What did clients think? And are there lessons for other firms? For the answers to those questions and more, our guests this week are the two name partners of the firm: Kevin Vela , who is the firm’s managing partner, and Radney Wo
My Shingle
OCTOBER 4, 2022
Are you overwhelmed by marketing options? Unsure whether marketing vendors are selling you a bill of goods? Trying to figure out what marketing will give you the best bang for the buck? You’re in luck.
Paralegal Bootcamp
OCTOBER 6, 2022
The Litigation Paralegal Career Accelerator is a framework that I developed a while ago when I was outlining the curriculum for the Litigation Paralegal Boot Camp program. Before I tell you WHAT it is, let me tell you why. Prefer to Watch Instead of Read? I developed this framework because 30 years ago, I was there. Where? The place every new paralegal is at the start of their career.
Above The Law
OCTOBER 4, 2022
Tu stultus es, indeed. The post First As Parody, Then As Free Speech: The Onion Goes To The Supreme Court. It’s About As Awesome As You’d Suspect. appeared first on Above the Law.
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?
Attorney at Work
OCTOBER 7, 2022
What’s the best law office organization system? Easy. It’s the one you will use. If you want to control the chaos in your office, you can’t wait for the perfect system to come along. So let’s start. Organize the CHAOS of Your Office Once and For All. What do I mean by CHAOS — and what’s with the caps? If you have read any of my past articles here at Attorney at Work, you know I have a thing for creating acronyms: D-A-F-T, SAD, Ctrl Journal, BYOB.
JURIST
OCTOBER 2, 2022
On Thursday, the US Senate passed the ‘speak out’ bill which aims to limit the use and enforceability of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) for cases of sexual misconduct in the workplace. The bill, introduced in July, now only has to pass through the House and be signed by the President to become law. It states: “With respect to a sexual assault dispute or sexual harassment dispute, no nondisclosure clause or non-disparagement clause agreed to before the dispute arises shall be judicially enforce
The Crime Report
OCTOBER 1, 2022
According to a new UN Human Rights report , despite some minor success, there remains an urgent need for comprehensive approaches to dismantling deep-rooted systems perpetuating racial discrimination across all areas of life, reports The Mirage. The report warns that there remain “disproportionate outcomes for people of African descent in many countries, notably regarding access to health and adequate food, poverty, education, social protection, justice, enforced disappearance and violence.”.
Above The Law
OCTOBER 1, 2022
He seems unbothered by the damage he's doing. The post Samuel Alito Freaks Out That Anyone Dares To Question The Great And Powerful Supreme Court appeared first on Above the Law.
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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.
Attorney at Work
OCTOBER 4, 2022
Over the course of a career, almost every lawyer learns that their personal network is their most valuable asset and plays a critical role in generating clients, advancing within a firm, and finding new jobs. Table of contents 1. Meet people with the same hobby 2. Get active in alumni committees and events 3. Immerse yourself in your community 4. Attend industry events 5.
JURIST
OCTOBER 4, 2022
The European Court of Human Rights Tuesday ruled that Belgium did not violate the rights of a person suffering from depression by allowing her to proceed with a medically assisted euthanasia procedure. In 2012, 64-year-old Godelieva de Troyer decided to end her life with the assistance of an oncologist after she suffered from severe depression for over 40 years.
Patently O
OCTOBER 4, 2022
by Dennis Crouch. OpenSky Indus v. VLSI , IPR 2021-1064 (Before Dir. Vidal). Stepping-in like a court of equity, Dir. Vidal today issued a Precedential Order finding that OpenSky had abused the IPR process. OpenSky filed its IPR petition soon after VLSI won a $2 billion judgment against Intel. At that point though, OpenSky offered to work on behalf of either VLSI or Intel.
Above The Law
OCTOBER 4, 2022
I'd like to think that Breyer is cheering her on from the sidelines. The post Ketanji Brown Jackson Has A Strong Start For Her First Term appeared first on Above the Law.
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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.
Attorney at Work
OCTOBER 5, 2022
Consider the elements of your current digital marketing strategy. If you are seeing any degree of success, your law firm is likely using SEO-researched keywords, organizing your content in a way that leads potential clients to your contact information, using social media platforms to connect with leads, optimizing your website, and more. But what about email marketing?
JURIST
OCTOBER 5, 2022
The US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled Wednesday that due process requires the US government to provide timely notice when it denies visa applications that implicate the constitutional rights of a US citizen. Circuit Judge Kermit Lipez wrote the opinion of the three-judge panel, and Circuit Judge Kenneth Lee dissented. The case arose when the US Consulate in El Salvador denied the visa application of Luis Ernesto Asencio-Cordero.
NCBA Law Practice Management Blog
OCTOBER 5, 2022
No one likes meetings; and, that includes lawyers who manage other attorneys, or staff. I hear about it all the time: too many meetings, too much wasted time. Well, there are at least a couple of ways that law firms can reduce meetings and meeting time. The first is to lean into technology, to reduce the need for certain meetings. If you can delegate work effectively , and add workflows to softwares , you won’t need to hold as many status meetings (or, you may be able to eliminate them entirely)
Above The Law
OCTOBER 4, 2022
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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!
Attorney at Work
OCTOBER 3, 2022
Every lawyer can use a hand up, especially when it comes to navigating the unwritten rules of making partner or stepping into a leadership role. Sponsorship by someone with more seniority can make a difference in a career — particularly for a woman. But that begs the question, how exactly do you go about finding a sponsor? Ida Abbott is the author of “Sponsoring Women: What Men Need to Know” and a well-known expert in developing talent in law firms.
JURIST
OCTOBER 3, 2022
The US Supreme Court Monday heard its first oral arguments of the term in Sackett v. EPA over whether wetlands are “waters of the United States” under the Clean Water Act (CWA). The controversy arose in 2007 when “without a CWA permit, [petitioner Michael Sackett]—who operated a commercial construction and excavation business—dumped approximately 1700 cubic yards of gravel and sand to fill the wetlands and prepare the site for building.” After a complaint and investigatio
HowAppealing
OCTOBER 3, 2022
“Curtain lifts on another historic Supreme Court term in the new normal”: Ariane de Vogue of CNN has this report. The post “Curtain lifts on another historic Supreme Court term in the new normal” appeared first on How Appealing.
Above The Law
OCTOBER 4, 2022
The Biglaw investigation revealed a troubling environment for players. The post Sally Yates-Led Investigation Finds ‘Systemic’ Sexual Misconduct And Abuse In Women’s Soccer appeared first on Above the Law.
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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