The Estrin Report
AUGUST 10, 2021
Avoid these common mistakes & increase your chances getting job offer! We all make mistakes. However, there are degrees of mistakes, some very bad , some, well, not so bad. Here are 5 scenarios that might sound familiar to you: How bad is it too… 1. Agree to a phone interview with a staffing organization recruiter and ghost or stand them up.
JURIST
AUGUST 9, 2021
The US District Court for the Southern District of Florida ruled on Sunday that Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, Ltd. (NCLH), a cruise ship company, can enforce proof of vaccine requirements before boarding, delivering a blow to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis ‘s plan to ban “vaccine passports” within the state. In arriving at her judgment, Judge Kathleen Williams stated that NCLH has shown that irreparable injury would be caused to the company if it were to abide by Florida Statute § 381.
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Attorney at Work
AUGUST 12, 2021
Burnout and compassion fatigue are human responses to overwhelming emotional trauma and constant stress. . Lawyers care. That is why we make the sacrifices required to be successful, effective advocates for our clients. We work long hours, deal with adversity — often on a daily basis — and are often criticized for what we do. We are compassionate in that we feel the pain of others and want to use our skills to help.
Paralegal Bootcamp
AUGUST 12, 2021
Your mindset is so important to your success as a new paralegal. Let’s look at 3 mindset shifts you can make early in your paralegal career. 1. Stop calling yourself a “newbie” paralegal. They will think you are the person who you think you are. By referring to yourself as the “newbie paralegal,” you are giving yourself an unnecessary label. Labels are never good for anyone.
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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
Paralegal.edu
AUGUST 10, 2021
On August 28, 2021, at 10:00 AM Central, Center for Advanced Legal Studies will hold its 68th Commencement Ceremony for graduates of its paralegal programs. This will be the third straight commencement ceremony held virtually due to the global COVID-19 pandemic. Just over 6 months ago graduation was held virtually as well and 87 paralegal credentials were conferred.
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Attorney at Work
AUGUST 13, 2021
When you think of organizational skills for lawyers, you probably think first of the physical things: an uncluttered office, pristine case files, and the ability to find exactly what you’re looking for exactly when you need it. But critical organizational skills also include time management, strategic planning, the ability to set priorities, and self-care.
The Crime Report
AUGUST 12, 2021
More than 500 of the 356,000 officers represented by the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) have died from COVID-19 since the pandemic began, according to information released by the prominent police union. The release also breaks down the death count by state, reporting that 124 officers died in Texas, 53 died in California and 44 died in New York. Delaware, Hawaii and Idaho were among the 12 states and territories where no officers reportedly died.
JURIST
AUGUST 9, 2021
Plaid Inc agreed to settle a class action lawsuit for $58 million on Thursday after six months of negotiation and mediation between the parties’ representatives. The parties submitted their proposed settlement to the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, Oakland Division. The court must approve the settlement for it to take effect.
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 12, 2021
Do a good job of saying “no” to things you don’t want, and you’ll get more chances to say “yes” to things you do want. Try these tips. Who knows why we do it, but most of us tend to say “yes” to things when we ought to say “no.” You know the drill: Can you bring cupcakes to the party? Sure. I’m jammed, can you handle this TRO for me before 5 p.m.?
SCOTUSBlog
AUGUST 12, 2021
Share The Supreme Court will not interfere with Indiana University’s vaccine mandate. On Thursday evening, Justice Amy Coney Barrett turned down a request from a group of Indiana University students to block the school’s requirement that students be vaccinated against the virus. Barrett, who is responsible for emergency appeals from Indiana, denied the students’ request without comment, without seeking a response from the state, and without referring the request to the full court for a vote – su
The Crime Report
AUGUST 9, 2021
Nearly two thirds of gun owners who live with children don’t store all firearms locked up and unloaded, according to a study of California adults published in JAMA Network Open. The study — part of the University of California, Davis’s Violence Prevention Research Program (VPRP) — examined data from the 2018 California Safety and Wellbeing Survey. In contrast to their findings on the prevalence of unsecured guns around children, researchers found that nearly two thirds of gun owners without chil
JURIST
AUGUST 12, 2021
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Michelle Bachelet, warned Tuesday that the failure to stop the growing violence and human rights violations in Afghanistan is having devastating consequences for its civilians. Following the withdrawal of US soldiers from Afghanistan, the Taliban has quickly taken control of vast areas of the country. In the preceding week, it seized control of eleven provincial capitals.
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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 11, 2021
Do you have the capacity to be a million-dollar lawyer? Here’s how to embrace the principles of scale and go beyond your perceived limitations. Time is often described as the world’s most valuable asset because everyone wants more of it but it’s impossible to attain … or is it? Across the economy, entrepreneurs struggle to unshackle themselves from the constraints of time.
The Fashion Law
AUGUST 11, 2021
The RealReal reported what it calls “another quarter of strong growth,” during which it generated $105 million in revenue, and its highest quarterly gross merchandise volume to date, with the total value of pre-owned luxury goods sold increasing by 91 percent on a year-over-year basis to $350 million and 53 percent compared to the same period in 2019.
ABA Journal
AUGUST 11, 2021
There's a business case to be made for hiring attorneys with ADHD, autism, learning disabilities and other neurological differences.
JURIST
AUGUST 12, 2021
Apple reached a settlement Tuesday to end a copyright lawsuit it initiated against Florida startup Corellium LLC for Corellium’s “virtual” version of the iPhone used for research to detect potential bugs. Corellium allows users to run software-only virtualizations of iOS, which means that researchers can test iPhone software on computers instead of iPhone devices.
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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 9, 2021
The first edition of Joe Pulizzi’s book “Content Inc.” was good. The second edition , released earlier this year, is even better! I used the first edition to write my content marketing strategy. It got my mental wheels turning about the “what” aspects of my content marketing efforts, specifically what I wanted to create. The second edition — which is full of updated and new information — has inspired me to revise my plan, taking into account what is sustainable for me as a creator an
The Crime Report
AUGUST 10, 2021
Still photo courtesy WBAL-TV11 Baltimore. The last several months has seen an uptick in shootings and homicides in American cities that has gained national attention. But one less-known outcome of this violence has been the threat to the lives of violence interrupters working to end cycles of violence before they claim more victims. That includes my home city of Baltimore, which has seen the recent deaths of two Safe Streets workers: Dante “Tater” Barksdale and Kenyell “Benny” Wilson in Balt
Above The Law
AUGUST 9, 2021
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JURIST
AUGUST 9, 2021
The dissolution of Nepal’s House of Representatives (‘HoR’) last December and a subsequent constitutional crisis sparked great legal debate in the mountain kingdom that came to a head last month with an historic Supreme Court judgment holding the dissolution unconstitutional. Nepalese law students Smriti Phuyal and Smriti Pantha from NLU Delhi and Kathmandu University School of Law file this exclusive report for JURIST from Kathmandu.
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 10, 2021
Regularly find yourself drowning in email? This excerpt from Affinity Consulting Group ’s “ Microsoft Outlook for Legal Professionals” shows how to set up Outlook rules to process email faster and more efficiently. Introduction to Outlook Rules. Rules automatically take actions when certain conditions are met. Rules are powerful timesavers.
The Crime Report
AUGUST 9, 2021
With last month’s announcement of the appointment of Angela Mclaren as the new City of London police commissioner , the three chiefs of police in the UK’s capital city are now all women. It’s the first time in UK history this has happened, and it represents solid endorsement for women in the highest ranks of British policing. She joins Lucy D’Orsi, who was appointed in December 2020 as the Chief Constable of the British Transport Police at their headquarters in London, and Dame Cressida Di
The Fashion Law
AUGUST 11, 2021
Luxury goods tend to be associated with exclusivity rather than inclusivity, but thanks to the universal scrutiny of social media and consumer activism, high-end brands are under increasing pressure to be seen as companies who care. In this vein, some have spent large sums on initiatives that address environmental concerns or used their expertise to help deal with the pandemic.
JURIST
AUGUST 10, 2021
Brazil’s Indigenous People Articulation (APIB) filed Monday a statement before the International Criminal Court (ICC) requesting an investigation into alleged genocide and crimes against humanity committed by Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro. The complaint centres on “systematic and anti-indigenous” social and environmental policies enacted by Bolsonaro since his term began in January 2019, exasperated during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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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