Paralegal Bootcamp

AUGUST 10, 2023

“ If you don’t go after what you want, you’ll never have it. If you don’t ask, the answer is always no. If you don’t step forward, you’re always in the same place. ” – Nora Roberts So, you know you want to land your dream paralegal job but exactly how are you supposed to do that when you have no legal experience? If you haven’t noticed by now, most paralegal job openings require years of experience, even with a degree or certification.

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Attorney at Work

AUGUST 10, 2023

Susan Cohodes | To retire, or not? My vigorous debate with myself about leaving law practice. The post Retiring from Law Practice: Should I Stay or Should I Go? appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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Above The Law

AUGUST 10, 2023

This is the second installment of a two-part series on life-work integration and what it looks like in theory and in action as a lawyer mom. The post What Does ‘Life-Work’ Integration Mean When You’re A Lawyer Mom? (Part II) appeared first on Above the Law.

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OneLegal

AUGUST 8, 2023

Legal advocacy jobs can involve many areas of law, from family law to environmental law. Discover why you might want to consider becoming a legal advocate. The post What to know about being a legal advocate appeared first on One Legal.

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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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Above The Law

AUGUST 9, 2023

The penny-wise and pound-foolish method of saving money by assigning one attorney numerous files can actually hurt the firm. The post How Many Files Are Too Many For Associates? appeared first on Above the Law.

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JURIST

AUGUST 9, 2023

Norwegian data protection agency Datatilsynet told Reuters on Monday that Meta will be fined 1 million kroner per day starting from August 14 if it does not comply with the agency’s requests. This comes after Norway’s public broadcaster reported that Meta Platforms (Meta) is seeking to block a forthcoming fine from the agency, which was imposed against the company for transgressing user privacy rights.

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JURIST

AUGUST 9, 2023

In a 5 t-4 vote, the US Supreme Court granted a request on Tuesday to temporarily stay a ruling by the US District Court for the Northern District of Texas that vacated a rule regarding “ghost guns” from the Bureau of Alchohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). “Ghost guns” are weapons parts kits that can be put together to create a gun without registering the firearm.

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EvidenceProf Blog

AUGUST 10, 2023

Assume that a defendant testifies at a plea hearing in a way that incriminates himself and tends to exonerate someone else. If that other person is later prosecuted and the testifying defendant pleads the Fifth, is his testimony inadmissible or.

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Law 360

AUGUST 11, 2023

A trade group representing many of the largest tech companies in the world says Montana cannot be allowed to sustain its recent TikTok ban, arguing that the measure violates the First Amendment by imposing hefty fines on app stores that don't remove the popular video platform.

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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.

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LawSites

AUGUST 9, 2023

Silicon Valley-based Gunderson Dettmer , an international law firm of more than 400 lawyers that represents many clients in the field of artificial intelligence, today launched an artificial intelligence application of its own making — an internal generative AI chat app called ChatGD. The launch appears to make Gunderson Dettmer the first U.S.-based firm to develop a proprietary internal tool using generative AI technology and possibly also the first firm anywhere to launch such a tool.

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JURIST

AUGUST 11, 2023

ProPublica released a report Thursday revealing new details about Clarence Thomas’ history of accepting lavish gifts while serving as a US Supreme Court Justice. According to the report, Thomas failed to disclose millions of dollars worth of gifts from several multi-millionaires who shared his conservative views. The report specifically names H.

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Above The Law

AUGUST 7, 2023

Clarence Thomas uses his RV to bolster his everyman status. As long as 'every man' has a buddy willing to personally finance it. The post Clarence Thomas RV Financed By Rich Health Care Executive In Least Shocking Development Ever appeared first on Above the Law.

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Law 360

AUGUST 10, 2023

The University of California told Law360 Pulse exclusively on Thursday that it has stopped referring new work to Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP after the firm released internal emails exposing offensive language and derogatory remarks exchanged between two former senior partners.

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LawSites

AUGUST 9, 2023

As the American Association of Law Libraries wrapped up its annual conference in Boston last month, I checked out of my hotel and made my way through the Prudential Center shopping mall that connects the Hynes Convention Center to the various hotels that hosted the conference’s attendees. As I passed a food court, a woman wearing a conference badge stopped me and asked what I thought of the conference.

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JURIST

AUGUST 10, 2023

Law students and law graduates in Pakistan are reporting for JURIST on events in that country impacting its legal system. Rabia Shuja holds an LLM in International Human Rights Law from Griffith College, Dublin and is Chief Correspondent for JURIST in Pakistan. She reports from Islamabad. This past Saturday, Pakistan’s former Prime Minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan was arrested after a trial court in Islamabad found him guilty in the Toshakhana reference case.

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Above The Law

AUGUST 7, 2023

For a guy who complains about being canceled, he sure seems to get a lot of national media exposure just to grumble about being canceled. The post Alan Dershowitz Would Like To Remind You That No One On Martha’s Vineyard Likes Alan Dershowitz appeared first on Above the Law.

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Law 360

AUGUST 9, 2023

President Joe Biden signed an executive order Wednesday restricting American investments in certain technologies that China is developing in its military modernization efforts, a move that experts say is a measured approach to address a concern that has been "percolating for years.

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Conflict of Laws

AUGUST 7, 2023

2024 applications for a 6-month internship in The Hague, Netherlands are now open for Australian law school graduates The Australian Institute of International Affairs and the Australian Branch of the International Law Association call for applications for the 2024 Peter Nygh Hague Conference Internship. Awarded annually, the Nygh internship offers a postgraduate student or graduate of an Australian law school the exciting opportunity to undertake a 6-month internship with The Hague Conference o

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JURIST

AUGUST 10, 2023

The UK Electoral Commission said Tuesday that it fell victim to a cyberattack and that “hostile actors” were able to access copies of the electoral register, with the name and address of anyone registered to vote between 2014 and 2022. The Electoral Commission’s Chief Executive Sean McNally apologized to people whose information was hacked, saying that significant steps have since been taken to improve the Electoral Commission’s IT systems.

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Above The Law

AUGUST 10, 2023

And he's disclosed none of it! The post Clarence Thomas Has More Billionaire Friends That Lavish Him With Expensive Gifts Than We Previously Thought appeared first on Above the Law.

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Law 360

AUGUST 9, 2023

A California federal judge said Wednesday he plans to approve Juul's $255 million settlement despite multiple objections in order to resolve multidistrict litigation alleging the vape maker marketed its addictive nicotine products to adolescents, but he plans to hold off on deciding class counsel's $76.5 million fee request.

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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.

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OneLegal

AUGUST 9, 2023

In this article, we take a look at the sources of California law on attorney fiduciary duties and then provide a breakdown of some of the common mistakes that can lead to those dreaded breach claims. The post Understanding a lawyer’s breach of fiduciary duty in California appeared first on One Legal.

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JURIST

AUGUST 10, 2023

Indian law students are reporting for JURIST on law-related developments in and affecting India. This dispatch is from Soumyabrata Chakraborty, a second-year law student at Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar, Gujarat. Last Friday, 4 August 2023 , the Supreme Court of India (SCI) refused to stay a “scientific survey” by the Archeological Survey of India (ASI) to determine whether a 17th-century mosque was constructed over a pre-existing Hindu temple.

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Above The Law

AUGUST 7, 2023

Clarence Thomas's RV Keeps Up His Everyman Image: Just don't ask him who actually paid for it. Judge Aileen Keeps Messing Up Bigly: Whose idea was it to appoint her again ? Pauline Newman Is Suspended For A Year: This is what happens when you dare to dissent. Judge Suspected Of Murdering His Wife: Shameful. It Ain't Easy Being Dershowitz: Will he ever get a break ?

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Law 360

AUGUST 7, 2023

Visual effects workers at Marvel Studios on Monday said they intended to unionize and join IATSE, a "major shift" in a largely nonunion corner of the entertainment industry and a move that comes amid the sweeping Writers Guild of America and SAG-AFTRA strikes.

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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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