Paralegal Bootcamp

MARCH 17, 2023

Technology is an integral part of any business, including law firms and legal departments. Even if you don’t work at a firm specializing in technology, you will still use computers and software daily. However, litigation technology can be tricky to understand. Below are some tips for making the most out of these tools. Using Litigation Technology Effectively Litigation technology can be tricky, but learning how to use it effectively is worth it and important for a litigation paralegal.

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InHouseBlog

MARCH 15, 2023

How do you spot a bad lawyer? As with other things as the global health crisis recedes, many see an uptick in bad lawyers and bad lawyering. But is this really the product of the pandemic, or is it a longer-term trend? Many think the latter, as some of the things we see today appear to be part of a decline in core fundamental legal values that has been occurring for some time.

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Paralegal.edu

MARCH 14, 2023

There is no place for inaccuracy on a resume or application, whether by fabrication, embellishment, or omission. Don’t make stuff up, twist information, or distort details to gain an advantage. This constitutes professional fraud. While a company is unlikely to pursue legal action in response to a bad-faith misrepresentation, it can be at risk of legal liabilities related to negligent hiring practices in some instances.

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Attorney at Work

MARCH 16, 2023

Tom Lambotte | Take these steps to make sure cybersecurity at home is just as good as it is at the office. The post Cybersecurity Best Practices for Your Law Firm’s Remote Workers appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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With advancements in automation tools and digitization, the overall modern business environment is fast, to say the least. Legal operations are no exception to this need for expediency. Managing contracts efficiently is critical for organizations to maintain compliance, minimize risk, and optimize their contract lifecycle operations. As such, organizations considering CLM software need to diligently review CLM software offerings to find the solution that best fits their specific needs.

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LawSites

MARCH 14, 2023

Remember earlier this year when two legal scholars and scientists had GPT 3.5 take the multiple-choice portion of the bar exam and it failed to pass? Well, the second time’s a charm, as GPT has now passed not only the multiple-choice portion, but also the essay portion, and scored around the top 10% of test takers. Only this time, it was the just-released GPT-4 taking the exam, the latest AI model from OpenAI that the company says “exhibits human-level performance on various professi

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NCBA

MARCH 16, 2023

By Rachel Royal In 2022, the North Carolina Pro Bono Resource Center (the “PBRC”) launched a statewide voluntary Paralegal Pro Bono Reporting process for the first time. In 2022, 127 paralegals reported performing 1,983 hours of pro bono service throughout the year.

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My Shingle

MARCH 13, 2023

[This post gives an overview of the #ABATECHSHOW 2023 presentation Accessibility in Legal Tech by attorneys Haley Moss and Lisa Mueller, based on a summary by ChatGPT as edited by Carolyn Elefant] Disability Definitions The speakers opened the session with some foundational definitions: Disability – According to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990: A… The post Disability and Legal Tech Design appeared first on My Shingle.

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L4SB

MARCH 15, 2023

Having a contract that is tailored to your business’s needs is essential. While it may be tempting to download a generic contract off of the internet, these contracts are not.

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LawTechnologyToday

MARCH 14, 2023

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has attracted much attention from the scientific, industry, and tech communities. Even the general population has been intrigued by the development of AI which has been instigated by series, documentaries, and novels showing how our future coexisting with AI may look like. Beyond these futuristic scenarios, the rapid development of AI technologies represents a quickly evolving challenge for current laws.

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Speaker: Anne Post, CEO North America, Xakia Technologies

Do you know that 40% of U.S. Legal Departments now have a formal legal intake process? With that in mind, where does your legal department stand today? Many legal teams still struggle with a flood of incoming requests, leaving everyone overwhelmed and frustrated. Implementing a formal legal intake process can seem like an obstacle between the business and the legal department, but it doesn’t have to be!

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JURIST

MARCH 13, 2023

The UK House of Commons Monday approved the controversial Illegal Immigration Bill , which seeks to “ prevent and deter unlawful migration,” by a vote of 312 to 249. The bill will now pass to the committee stage of the House of Commons. Organizations like the Law Society of England and Wales have raised concerns that the bill would violate international law.

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Above The Law

MARCH 16, 2023

Layoffs continue among even the most successful Biglaw firms. The post Biglaw Firm Conducts Layoffs, Citing ‘Shifting Market Dynamics’ appeared first on Above the Law.

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My Shingle

MARCH 17, 2023

In the past three months since the November 30, 2023 release of ChatGPT, I’ve seen all kinds of misconceptions about the technology from how it works to whether reliance on it could trigger copyright liability or penalties in Google search engine ranking. Part of the misunderstanding arises from reliance on outdated material – the tech… The post FAQs on Chat GPT for Solo and Small Law Firms appeared first on My Shingle.

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EvidenceProf Blog

MARCH 17, 2023

Similar to its federal counterpart, Arkansas Rule of Evidence 611(c) provides that Leading questions should not be used on the direct examination of a witness except as may be necessary to develop his testimony. Ordinarily leading questions should be permitted.

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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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JURIST

MARCH 13, 2023

Law students and young lawyers in Afghanistan are filing reports with JURIST on the situation there after the Taliban takeover. Here, a Staff Correspondent for JURIST in Kabul reflects on the current posture of Afghanistan’s justice system for women in the wake of the first International Day of Women Judges, marked on March 10. For privacy and security reasons, we are withholding our Correspondent’s name.

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Above The Law

MARCH 14, 2023

Someone’s fighting strategy is better than the others. The post How To Get Canceled At A Law School For Fun And Profit appeared first on Above the Law.

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My Shingle

MARCH 14, 2023

As if lawyers didn’t already have enough to worry about when it comes to protecting client trust accounts, add bank solvency to the list. As the recent meltdowns of the Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank remind lawyers, even a bank may not always be a secure repository for client funds. Lawyers Should Understand the… The post Protecting Client Trust Accounts When Banks Collapse appeared first on My Shingle.

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NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

MARCH 16, 2023

Law firms have traditionally been built on the back of referral marketing. You know, lawyers going to events, meeting other attorneys and business owners, and thus generating inbound leads to their firms. That’s pretty much how it’s always been. And, that focus exists for a number of reasons: First, it’s a free (mostly) form of marketing – talk is cheap, right?

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Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Duke Heninger, 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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JURIST

MARCH 12, 2023

The Iranian judiciary Sunday confirmed that the Supreme Court served the death sentence for Habib Farajollah Chaab, an Iranian-Swedish dissident on charges of conspiracy and terrorism. According to the Iranian authorities, Chaab had participated in and encouraged terrorist activity in Iran. The court specified the 2017 attack on a military parade where 25 people died and over 250 were injured.

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Above The Law

MARCH 16, 2023

Which law schools do you think came out on top of this list? The post The Most Diverse Law Schools (2022) appeared first on Above the Law.

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HowAppealing

MARCH 15, 2023

“Judges Want ‘Disruptive’ Law Students Flagged to Employers”: Seth Stern of Bloomberg Law has this report. The post “Judges Want ‘Disruptive’ Law Students Flagged to Employers” appeared first on How Appealing.

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Patently O

MARCH 15, 2023

Associates around the country today are drafting motions, patent applications, and other documents using some version of ChatGPT. Of course, If I were a judge or examiner, I might also be interested in using AI to help facilitate my decision-making. ChatGPT is good for that as well and can provide a reasoned structure, including identifying of prior art and obviousness standards.

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Your time is valuable—and you know the right technology could help you do even more. From document management to client communication, modern tools can transform how you track deadlines, manage cases, and support your legal team. This practical playbook shows you how to: Compare and evaluate technology vendors Understand all costs and ROI potential Build a compelling presentation Handle common objections Pitch your solution like a pro Created by legal technology experts who understand how pivota

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JURIST

MARCH 16, 2023

Law students from the European Union are reporting for JURIST on law-related events in and affecting the European Union and its member states. Tara O’Sullivan is a law student at Maastricht University. She files this dispatch from Maastricht, Netherlands. Last Friday, March 10 th , the European Commission and the High Representative for the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy released the first-ever Joint Communication on a European Space Strategy for Security and Defence.

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Above The Law

MARCH 17, 2023

From the free-speech-until-china-builds-a-successful-app? department. The post Yes, The US Government Threatening To Block TikTok Violates The 1st Amendment appeared first on Above the Law.

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SCOTUSBlog

MARCH 17, 2023

Share Thirty percent of Navajo Nation citizens have no running water. Navajos use 8-10 gallons of water a day, about a tenth of what the average American uses. Meanwhile, the water level at Lake Powell, the massive reservoir created by the Glen Canyon Dam on the Utah-Arizona border, is at historic lows, threatening its ability to generate power. The federal government has ordered the seven Colorado River states to reduce their water usage by one-fifth.

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LawSites

MARCH 15, 2023

In 2018, two years after D. Gordon Smith became dean of the J. Reuben Clark Law School at Brigham Young University, he told an audience of law school advisors , “I want BYU to be known as, if not the most innovative law school in the country, then one of the most innovative law schools in the country.” Now, Smith has announced he is stepping down as dean at the end of this semester, after having been the second-longest serving dean in the school’s history.

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Your auto accident clients don’t realize that they have lost value in their vehicle because the insurance company covered their repairs and gave them a rental to drive until their vehicle was “brand new.” When they realize that loss in value is when they go to trade or sell their car.