Paralegal Bootcamp
AUGUST 26, 2022
Do you want to stand out as a Personal Injury Paralegal? If you’re like I was when I was working for a big commercial litigation firm, I assumed that since the public called personal injury attorneys the “ambulance chasers,” then personal injury paralegals were paralegals who worked for the ambulance chasers, and I never really thought much about it.
Attorney at Work
AUGUST 26, 2022
Whether you work in a traditional office or a home office, distractions are everywhere. While we can’t completely remove ourselves from interruptions, we can minimize distractions a bit with these six tricks. 1. Turn Off Notifications. Apps are all begging for your attention. With each notification, they scream pay attention to me. The more notifications you get, the harder it is to focus on high-level work.
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The Crime Report
AUGUST 25, 2022
How much of a say should child victims have when they’re dragged into the criminal justice system? An Israeli researcher argues that there’s a significant gap between the involvement in decision-making that child victims expect and the level of attention professionals are willing to give them. In a study recently published in the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts’ Family Court Review Journal , Tali Gal, lecturer at Israel’s University of Haifa School of Criminology, imagines a restor
L4SB
AUGUST 22, 2022
How business owners can pay a small fee for a wealth of information. You may think phrases such as “Let me consult with my attorney” may not apply to a.
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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
AUGUST 25, 2022
Don’t be afraid to fail. Try hard things, and if you fail, move on. The post It’s Your Turn To Lead appeared first on Above the Law.
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Above The Law
AUGUST 25, 2022
Equity partnership is the best kind of partnership. The post This Biglaw Firm Has The Most Women Equity Partners In The Am Law 200 appeared first on Above the Law.
The Crime Report
AUGUST 25, 2022
A new report from Yale Law School’s Arthur Liman Center and the Correctional Leaders Association reveals that between 41,000 and 48,000 men and women are being held in prolonged solitary confinement in U.S. prisons, with most being held alone in cells the size of parking spaces for 22 hours a day on average and for at least 15 days, reports The Guardian.
Intelligize Blog
AUGUST 23, 2022
As would be expected for legislation with the sweeping scope of the recently passed Inflation Reduction Act, getting enough politicians to vote “yes” required an array of compromises and sweeteners. One of the most important revenue generators added to the U.S. budget reconciliation bill involved a new tax on corporate stock repurchases. Buybacks have become […].
JURIST
AUGUST 24, 2022
Muhammad Rayhan Ahmed is JURIST’s Bangladesh correspondent and a law student at the University of Dhaka. This is his inaugural report. . “No one believed. They listened at his heart. Little—less—nothing!—and that ended it. No more to build on there. And they, since they. Were not the one dead, turned to their affairs.” These lines are from Robert Frost’s critically acclaimed poem “Out, Out” They can help us comprehend the current situation in Bangladesh.
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
AUGUST 23, 2022
A brainstorming session is a valuable and creative tool law firm marketing teams can use to foster their brands, communicate their messages, and deliver real impact in their law firm branding, marketing and public relations. Elements of an Effective Brainstorming Session. Here are 10 brainstorming guidelines for today’s law firm marketing teams that will help make your meeting — and outcomes — more effective. 1.
The Crime Report
AUGUST 24, 2022
Photo via ACS website. One year into its implementation, the Albuquerque Community Safety (ACS) Department is gaining traction in addressing street-level mental health, addiction and homeless related crises— much to the relief of the city’s besieged police and fire departments. As a city cabinet-level agency, the ACS is the first in the nation to provide a non-law enforcement response to non-emergency incidents involving homelessness, mental health, and substance abuse incidents—dramatically fre
ABA Journal
AUGUST 24, 2022
Immigrants who are in the country illegally won’t be barred from law practice in New Mexico, according to a rule change approved by the New…
JURIST
AUGUST 25, 2022
The US Department of Justice announced Tuesday that a former Louisville, Kentucky detective has pleaded guilty to two separate federal charges. Detective Kelly Goodlett admitted that she conspired to falsify an affidavit to obtain a warrant to search Breonna Taylor’s home without probable cause and that, after the search resulted in Taylor’s death, she also conspired to cover up the illegal warrant by lying to investigators.
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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
AUGUST 24, 2022
As hybrid work models take hold and employees — especially associates — ask for more flexibility, firm leaders are testing out new ways to keep people happy and engaged. Here’s what one legal technology company has learned about balancing productivity, creativity and well-being. The nature of the legal industry is constant, even during a global pandemic.
Above The Law
AUGUST 24, 2022
Expanding FedSoc's influence. The post FedSoc’s Leonard Leo Gets $1.6 Billion Donation To Ruin Our Country Even More appeared first on Above the Law.
LegalReader
AUGUST 26, 2022
Marijuana products are not the same as they were decades ago.
JURIST
AUGUST 23, 2022
Over 160 organizations Monday sent a letter to Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Alejandro Mayorkas calling for the end of religious discrimination against Sikh migrants at US border crossing points. The letter was signed by the Sikh Coalition, the American Civil Liberties Union of Arizona (ACLU-AZ) and the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), among other organizations.
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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
AUGUST 20, 2022
The interviews and video calls are behind you. You’ve accepted the position and joined your new law firm. You’re excited by the opportunity but worry about your initial performance. You promoted your skills, experience and expertise pretty strongly in the interviews. Will you be able to live up to expectations? Here’s how a learning mindset can help you take on your new job responsibilities with confidence.
Above The Law
AUGUST 25, 2022
'Giving teachers guns wasn’t enough, they’ll have belts too!' - Missouri parents, apparently. The post State Worried That Talking About Race Harms Kids Brings Back Beating Children In School appeared first on Above the Law.
LegalReader
AUGUST 26, 2022
If a legal practice can highlight how it's making a difference in society, that can help with brand recognition. ~ Jibran Qazi, MCPD.
JURIST
AUGUST 20, 2022
The US Supreme Court Friday vacated the stay of an injunction by the US Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit and stated that the Eleventh Circuit improperly analyzed the case. The case, Rose et al. v. Raffensperger , pertains to an alleged violation of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. The plaintiffs assert that Georgia’s method of electing commissioners to the state’s Public Service Commission, which is through at-large, statewide elections, dilutes the votes of black citize
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
AUGUST 25, 2022
To succeed as in-house counsel, make sure clients understand the legal department’s value. Just like the clients of private law firms, corporate personnel have choices about to whom to turn when a legal question arises. Here are their three options. 1. “I’ll Figure It Out Myself” Corporate personnel may be disincentivized to consult their legal departments in a number of ways.
Above The Law
AUGUST 24, 2022
Not a good look. The post Yale Law School Grad JD Vance’s Opioid Charity Less About Helping People, More About Parroting Big Pharma appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
AUGUST 25, 2022
“Congressional Responses to Dobbs “: Adam Feldman has this post at his “Empirical SCOTUS” blog. The post “Congressional Responses to Dobbs” appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
AUGUST 20, 2022
A US district judge has ordered Starbucks to rehire seven employees in Memphis, Tennessee who were allegedly terminated for participating in pro-union activities in attempts to unionize the store they worked at. A regional director for the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) filed a suit against Starbucks, alleging that the employees were terminated for participating in activities protected under Section 7 of the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA).
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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