Gen-Z Lawyers Could Not Care Less About Working In Biglaw
Above The Law
MAY 10, 2023
A new generation with a new attitude about Biglaw. The post Gen-Z Lawyers Could Not Care Less About Working In Biglaw appeared first on Above the Law.
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Five Top Tech Solutions to Streamline your Legal Practice
LawTechnologyToday
MAY 9, 2023
Running an efficient and caring legal practice takes time, effort and a lot of energy–particularly with a small team. With only so many hands on deck, you can spread yourself too thin. But adopting the latest technology frees you from administrative tasks, allowing you to grow your practice and develop client relationships. To get started, here are some suggestions to help optimize your legal practice. 1) HotDocs – Docs that rock Paperwork can eat into your day and take you away from working on
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There’s A New Top-Level Domain for Lawyers: ‘.esq’
LawSites
MAY 9, 2023
Google has announced the release of eight new top-level domains that include one specifically designed for lawyers and law firms, “ esq,” based on the abbreviation of esquire that lawyers use to show they are admitted to practice. Google says the new domain for lawyers is “perfect for showing off your credentials.” It even pointed to two lawyers who already use the domain, Erika.esq , the webiste of attorney and personal finance advisor Erika Kullberg, and Ugo.esq., the w
Top 10 Legal Podcasts
Attorney at Work
MAY 10, 2023
Results from our survey on the top legal podcasts are in — here are the shows that made the top 10. The post Top 10 Legal Podcasts appeared first on Attorney at Work.
Trial Prep: What Attorneys Really Want (And How to Deliver It)
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.
Preparing For Legal Scrutiny Of Data Retention Policies
Law 360
MAY 10, 2023
Two recent cases involving Google and Meta should serve as a call to action for companies to ensure their data retention policies are updated and properly implemented to the degree of being able to withstand judicial scrutiny, especially as more data is generated by emerging technologies, say Jack Kallus and Labeed Choudhry at Kaufman Dolowich.
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One police officer opens a car door, and another looks inside. Did they search without a warrant?
SCOTUSBlog
MAY 6, 2023
Share The Petitions of the Week column highlights a selection of cert petitions recently filed in the Supreme Court. A list of all petitions we’re watching is available here. A police officer who opens a car door and looks inside, without permission, probable cause, or a search warrant, violates the Fourth Amendment’s ban on “unreasonable searches.” This week, we highlight cert petitions that ask the court to consider, among other things, whether two officers likewise commit a search when one op
Judicial Disability and the “Great Dissenter”
Patently O
MAY 11, 2023
Guest Post by Paul R. Gugliuzza , Professor of Law, Temple University Beasley School of Law The judicial disability proceedings instituted against Federal Circuit Judge Pauline Newman have now spilled into litigation. As Dennis reported yesterday , Judge Newman filed a complaint in D.C. federal district court seeking, among other things, to enjoin and terminate the proceedings.
The LSAT Will Probably Take The L Soon. What Now?
Above The Law
MAY 10, 2023
Shout out to all the splitters who had good grades, bombed the LSAT, and still did well in law school! The post The LSAT Will Probably Take The L Soon. What Now? appeared first on Above the Law.
Attorney Fees Denied Due to Lack of Support in Cannabis Litigation Record
The IP Law Blog
MAY 11, 2023
In 2018, United Cannabis Corporation (“UCANN”) sued Pure Hemp Collective (“Pure Hemp”) for infringement of U.S. Patent No. 9,730,911 (the “‘911 patent”), entitled “Cannabis Extracts and Methods of Preparing and Using the Same. The ‘911 patent relates to “extraction of pharmaceutically active components … more particularly … botanical drug substance (B.D.S.) comprising cannabinoids obtained by extraction from cannabis.
Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025
Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA
Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Amanda Adams, 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.
This thing called AI: Will it help you or will it harm you?
The Estrin Report
MAY 12, 2023
By Chere B. Estrin This is the first of a two-part series. Next, we chat with Tara Eberhart, Paralegal Manager of an AmLaw firm who can straighten us out as to whether the paralegal position is about to be wiped out. I sat down with Dr. Don Billings , a long-time colleague, who knows just about anything one needs to know about legal technology and beyond.
UK court sentences Nigeria politician, wife and doctor for organ trafficking scheme
JURIST
MAY 7, 2023
UK Metropolitan Police (the Met) Friday announced a UK court sentenced senior Nigerian Senator Ike Ekweremadu to over nine years prison for illegal organ harvesting. A UK court convicted Ekweremadu, along with his wife and a doctor involved in the plot, in March. Ekweremadu’s wife, Beatrice Nwanneka Ekeweremadu, and Doctor Obinna Obeta were also sentenced to four and ten years, respectively, for their role in the plot.
Clarence Thomas Skated On Ethics Complaints In 2012… Meaning He Definitely Already Knew The Rules
Above The Law
MAY 8, 2023
You can really only use 'I didn't know' as an excuse one time. The post Clarence Thomas Skated On Ethics Complaints In 2012… Meaning He Definitely Already Knew The Rules appeared first on Above the Law.
A Model for Criminal Justice Reform: How New York City Lowered its Jail Population and Crime Rates
The Crime Report
MAY 10, 2023
The Congressional Judiciary Committee last month held a four-hour hearing, “Victims of Violent Crime in Manhattan” to understand better why New York City’s crime rates were “out of control” and what was wrong with its criminal justice system. Putting aside how the hearing spent some time specifically on any possible role Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg played in New York City’s crime rates, the hearing itself was not a bad idea.
Paralegal Power Move: Your Guide to Getting the Tech Tools That Maximize Your Time
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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
An API for the Human Mind
Patently O
MAY 6, 2023
by Dennis Crouch The pace of technological advancement never ceases to amaze me, and it seems like even science fiction is struggling to keep up with reality. In recent months, we’ve witnessed some truly remarkable breakthroughs in the field of artificial intelligence (AI), and this latest development is right up there. Researchers have used GPT-style machine learning architecture to decode human thoughts by analyzing their functional MRI (fMRI) brain scans.
South Carolina man sues police after being ‘shot at 50 times’ during wellness check
JURIST
MAY 10, 2023
South Carolina man Trevor Mullinax filed a complaint against York County, South Carolina, and the York County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday claiming he was shot at “around 50 times” during a wellness check in 2021. The complaint states relatives called in a wellness check on Mullinax as he contemplated suicide. Mullinax had a shotgun in the car with him.
How Have We Not Yet Hit The Bottom Of The Clarence Thomas Scandal?
Above The Law
MAY 10, 2023
When you list all of the revelations of the past month, it's impressive. The post How Have We Not Yet Hit The Bottom Of The Clarence Thomas Scandal? appeared first on Above the Law.
Breaking: LexisNexis Announces Preview Launch of Lexis Connect, AI-Powered Matter Management within Microsoft Teams
LawSites
MAY 11, 2023
LexisNexis today announced the preview launch of Lexis Connect, a legal intake and matter management product that works within Microsoft Teams and uses conversational AI assistants to help deliver answers more quickly. The product is being developed in partnership with Microsoft, and Microsoft’s Corporate, External and Legal Affairs (CETA) department has signed on as the first preview customer to test and help further develop the product.
Case Study: Maximize Client Compensation by Unlocking the Power of Diminished Value
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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.
Judge sanctions lawyer for ‘obnoxious’ and ‘appalling’ deposition conduct
ABA Journal
MAY 10, 2023
A personal injury lawyer will be sanctioned for his deposition conduct after calling the opposing counsel “corporate shills” who “live in an alternate reality," a…
US Supreme Court allows transgender migrant to challenge deportation order over risk of anti-LGBT persecution
JURIST
MAY 11, 2023
The US Supreme Court unanimously held Thursday that a transgender migrant may appeal a Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) decision that denied her relief from deportation. The court reversed the US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit’s ruling that it did not have jurisdiction over Estrella Santos-Zacaria’s request for judicial review.
Harlan Crow Decides To Play Hardball Over Record Of Gifts To Clarence Thomas
Above The Law
MAY 9, 2023
The Senate Finance Chair would really like to know the full extent of the gifts Harlan Crown gave to his favorite Supreme Court justice. The post Harlan Crow Decides To Play Hardball Over Record Of Gifts To Clarence Thomas appeared first on Above the Law.
Court throws out conviction of former Cuomo aide
SCOTUSBlog
MAY 11, 2023
Share The Supreme Court on Thursday reversed the conviction of Joseph Percoco , the manager of former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s re-election campaign who was sentenced to six years in prison after he took money in exchange for helping to facilitate a real estate development. Percoco was convicted of violating a federal fraud law that makes it a crime to deprive members of the public of the intangible right to “honest services.
Deposition Prep Like a Pro: Insights from a Paralegal's Playbook
Speaker: Kaitlyn "The Persnickety Paralegal" Story
Deposition preparation is a critical aspect of a paralegal's role, requiring meticulous attention to detail and proactive management of the case timeline. In this session, participants will explore how effective deposition preparation not only contributes to the success of the legal team but also helps maintain a balanced workflow, minimizing last-minute crises.
Pregnant criminal defense lawyer on bed rest loses trial-delay bid in top state court
ABA Journal
MAY 9, 2023
The Ohio Supreme Court on Sunday rejected a bid by a pregnant lawyer on bed rest to stay a trial scheduled to begin the next…
Russia withdraws from the Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe
JURIST
MAY 10, 2023
Russia announced on Wednesday it withdrew from the Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe in a declaration that was signed by Russian President Vladimir Putin. The purpose of the treaty was to limit the number of weapons and military equipment that signatory countries could hold, as well as provide provisions for the destruction of any surplus supplies of weaponry in a nation’s arsenal.
Top 10 Am Law Firm Announces 3 Mandatory In-Office Days Per Week
Above The Law
MAY 12, 2023
Another top law firm is now requiring three set days of office attendance each week. The post Top 10 Am Law Firm Announces 3 Mandatory In-Office Days Per Week appeared first on Above the Law.
Convert ‘Resting B h Face’ to ‘Neutral Alert’
Attorney at Work
MAY 7, 2023
While it is entertaining to explore the links that come up when you Google “RBF,” there is a serious lesson in this for lawyers. The post Convert ‘Resting B h Face’ to ‘Neutral Alert’ appeared first on Attorney at Work.
Pricing for Profit: How to Set, Negotiate, and Succeed
Speaker: Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader
In today’s competitive market, pricing is more than just a number — it’s the cornerstone of profitability. The right pricing strategy ensures that you capture the true value of your offering, paving the way for sustainable growth and long-term success. Join Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader, in this exclusive session where he will explore how a well-crafted pricing approach balances customer perception with business objectives, creating a powerful tool for securing both competitive advantage a
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