Paralegal Bootcamp
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
Are you feeling like an underpaid paralegal? As paralegals, it’s our job to provide support to attorneys and clients, dedicating countless hours to research, investigation, drafting, and client engagement. You serve as the point of contact when the attorney is not available. You also put in just as much dedication and effort into every case as the attorney.
Attorney at Work
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
Ari Kaplan interviews Paulo Varnieri, a corporate partner at Holland & Knight, and Ross Guberman, founder and CEO of Law Catch. The post Taking Advantage of AI-Empowered Drafting and Legal Tech Tools for High-Stakes Transactions appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms & Lawyers.
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ALPS
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
Startup costs vary widely but investing wisely in these early stages sets the tone for your law firm's long-term financial health. So, take a deep breath and prepare to tackle these costs with a strategic and informed approach, ensuring a strong launch for your legal venture. Operating a Law Office Running a law office is about more than legal expertise.
JURIST
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) claimed on Tuesday that federal security forces have killed at least 45 civilians in Ethiopia’s Amhara region. The independent state body also alleged that the civilians had been killed for being supposedly affiliated with the ethnic Amhara armed group known as Fano. The commission stressed that the damage done to civilian lives “outside the law” by government officials could be greater than the numbers stated.
Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor
The difference between a paralegal and an exceptional paralegal isn't just competence—it's the bold initiative to anticipate needs, master hidden firm dynamics, and transform challenges into opportunities that showcase your indispensable value. Join this webinar with attorney Joe Stephens to get an insider's perspective into how you can become a strategic asset to your practice!
LawSites
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
At the American Bar Association’s Techshow this week in Chicago, the law practice management platform Smokeball will unveil its plan to deploy generative artificial intelligence within its platform across the client lifecycle, from intaking new clients to handling their matters to billing them for the work. It will launch the first set of these Smokeball AI features in beta in March in the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia, with general availability around the middle of the year
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Law 360
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
New York City on Wednesday became the latest government entity to accuse social media giants such as Facebook, TikTok and YouTube of purposefully hooking youth on their platforms and driving a mental health care crisis by designing their apps to mimic gambling and tobacco industry tactics in a California state court suit.
Attorney at Work
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
Brooke Lively | When you prep your law firm to sell, you build a business that operates with or without you — so you can step out when you are ready. The post Why You Should Prep Your Law Firm to Sell — Even If You Don’t Want to Sell appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms & Lawyers.
LDA PRO
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
In the complex realm of legal matters, the need for a probate paralegal is often a crucial requirement, particularly when faced with the intricacies of probate processes. For those seeking local expertise, the quest for a “Probate Paralegal Near Me” becomes paramount. LDA Pro Legal, a distinguished provider in legal document assistance, stands as your ally in this journey, offering comprehensive probate paralegal services.
Above The Law
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
Gov. Hochul is diverting money from legal aid for low-income New Yorkers. The post New York Governor Provokes Ire Of Biglaw appeared first on Above the Law.
Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker
Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.
JURIST
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser announced Tuesday that a package of new measures will be considered to tackle the rise of far-right extremism. These new measures are part of a 13-point plan and are both preventive and repressive. They include the financial tracking of right-wing extremist groups in addition to the creation of a special unit called the ”early recognition unit” designed to detect far-right disinformation campaigns.
Attorney at Work
FEBRUARY 11, 2024
Confronted with mountains of heart-shaped boxes and an avalanche of sweetheart sales, it's only natural for some to ponder, "Who loves ya, baby?" The post Here’s How to Show Clients You Don’t Really Care appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms & Lawyers.
Conflict of Laws
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
By Poomintr Sooksripaisarnkit Lecturer in Maritime Law, Australian Maritime College, University of Tasmania Introduction On 14 th February 2024, the High Court of Australia handed down its judgment in Carmichael Rail Network Pty Ltd v BBC Chartering Carriers GmbH & Co KG [2024] HCA 4. The case has ramifications on whether a foreign arbitration clause (in this case, the London arbitration clause) would be null and void under the scheme of the Carriage of Goods by Sea Act 1991 (Cth) which make
Above The Law
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
The new rules in Denmark focus on two areas of surrogacy. The post Denmark Passes New Pro-Surrogacy Regulations appeared first on Above the Law.
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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
JURIST
FEBRUARY 11, 2024
The High Court of Australia dismissed the Catholic Church’s bid to avoid paying damages to the father of a choirboy allegedly sexually abused by Cardinal Goerge Pell. The landmark decision confirms the decision of the Victorian Supreme Court of Appeal that victims’ families may seek compensation as secondary victims of clergy sexual abuse.
Patently O
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
by Dennis Crouch The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) recently published examination guidance and a request for comments on the treatment of inventorship for inventions created with the assistance of artificial intelligence (AI) systems. Inventorship Guidance for AI-Assisted Inventions. The key takeaway here is that the USPTO believes that an AI-developed invention is patentable so long as a human satisfies the joint-inventorship standard of “significantly contributing to the inve
LawSites
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
Law practice management company Clio said today that Lawyaw, the document automation software it acquired in 2021, will now be called Clio Draft. The new name reflects a deepened integration of products and services since the acquisition, Clio says. “Uniting under the Clio banner gives us a clear focus on delivering value to our customers,” said Clio founder and CEO Jack Newton. “It also sets us up to enhance the future capabilities of legal document innovation by consolidating and c
Above The Law
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
According to the New York runways, we'll be putting all sorts of unexpected objects in our hair next fall. The post The Next Big Hair Accessory Trend Is Using Anything *But* A Hair Accessory 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?
JURIST
FEBRUARY 10, 2024
Myanmar’s military, known as the Tatmadaw, announced Saturday the enforcement of the People’s Military Service Law , which requires all men between the ages of 18 and 35 and women between the ages of 18 and 27 serve in the military for a minimum of two years. The activation of the People’s Military Service Law follows a series of defeats for the military junta in recent months.
L4SB
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
If you think this maneuver will save you the hassle of BOI reporting, think again. In the labyrinth of business decisions, dissolving a Limited Liability Company (LLC) might appear to.
LLRX
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
This semi-monthly column by Sabrina I. Pacifici highlights news, government documents, NGO/IGO papers, industry white papers, academic papers and speeches on the subject of AI’s fast paced impact on the banking and finance sectors. The chronological links provided are to the primary sources, and as available, indicate links to alternate free versions.
Above The Law
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
How does he even find the time? The post Ken Paxton Takes Time Off Of Harassing Trans Kids And Pregnant Women To Start S**t With His Own Senator 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.
JURIST
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
Australian Federal MPs voted Wednesday in favour of a motion supporting the return of Wikileaks’ founder Jullian Assange to Australia, ahead of a US extradition hearing next week in London’s High Court of Justice. In an unprecedented show of political support for Assange, the Australian Parliament called upon the US and UK to bring the matter to a close.
The IP Law Blog
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
On February 12, 2024, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) issued guidance on the patentability of inventions developed with the assistance of artificial intelligence, saying that a human must have made a “significant contribution” to the invention. The USPTO explained that while AI-assisted inventions are not categorically unpatentable, the inventorship analysis should focus on human contributions, as patents function to incentivize and reward human ingenuity.
ABA Journal
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
A judge in Humboldt County, California, is facing an ethics complaint that accuses him of calling a public defender “Jewboy” and having “pantomimed something similar…
Above The Law
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
Law professor Paul Campos prevailed in his fight with his employer. The post It Turns Out Law School Leaving A Paper Trail Of Retaliation Was A Poor Litigation Strategy appeared first on Above the Law.
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