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.
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.
Paralegal Brief Submitted Articles
AUGUST 12, 2021
What is “RON”? Before the COVID-19 pandemic, many of us had never heard of RON, which is the acronym for “Remote Online Notarization.” If you are an active Notary Public, you may have heard the term but did not pursue it.
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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 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.
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.
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: 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.
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 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
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 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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LawSites
AUGUST 9, 2021
Aiming to create a community that brings together developers, investors and buyers of legal technology products in order to expand opportunities for all three groups, the International Legal Technology Association (ILTA) will launch the ILTA Innovation Hub Aug. 22 during its annual ILTACON in Las Vegas. “ILTA sits at the center of the legal services ecosystem,” says a brochure describing the Hub.
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
The Fashion Law
AUGUST 12, 2021
In the midst of trademark battles in China, New Balance is policing its famous “N” and the source-identifying design of its 574 sneaker in the U.S., with the sneaker-maker filing suit against Michael Kors, arguing that the fashion brand “recently began using an N design on footwear that is virtually identical and confusingly similar to” its own mark, as well as the trade dress-protected design of its 574 sneakers.
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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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.
SCOTUSBlog
AUGUST 11, 2021
Share Nearly seven months after his inauguration, President Joe Biden announced on Wednesday that he has nominated Elizabeth Prelogar to serve as the U.S. solicitor general, the federal government’s top lawyer at the Supreme Court. Prelogar, who has served as the acting solicitor general since January, is widely respected in the legal community, but the Biden administration took an unusually long time to make the nomination – reportedly because of a dispute between the Department of Justice and
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
Patently O
AUGUST 11, 2021
by Dennis Crouch. Seabed Geosolutions v. Magseis FF ( Fed. Cir. 2021 ). The Magseis invention here is fully enclosed single case seismometer. The patent explains that “hundreds to thousands of receivers” might be deployed in order to conduct a seismic survey. U.S. Pat. No. RE45,268. A key feature of a seismometer is the “geophone” that actually detects the vibrations.
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: 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.
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.?
The Crime Report
AUGUST 9, 2021
The recent suicides of four police officers on duty during the Capitol insurrection, coupled with the recruiting and retention crisis in American law enforcement, warrants urgent action to promote officer wellness, reports Marc Levin in an op-ed for The Hill. There were 174 officer suicides in 2020, making officers more likely to die from suicide than in the line of duty — even as shootings of officers increase.
LawSites
AUGUST 13, 2021
A week away from the first hybrid version of ILTACON, the annual convention of the International Legal Technology Association, and with mounting fears around the surge in the Delta variant of the virus, a major vendor, iManage, has informed its customers that it will not send staff to the conference in Las Vegas. “We let ILTA attendees know last night that due to the current travel ban in place for all iManage employees, we will not be sending in-person staff to ILTACON 2021,” iManage spokespers
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: 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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