Paralegal Bootcamp
MAY 27, 2022
Working with attorneys can be challenging. Really working with anyone can be, but we’re here to give you 3 tips that will help you start working better together today. Prefer to Listen Instead of Read? From having the sometimes uncomfortable but necessary conversations to overcoming the obstacle of last-minute requests, here are 3 ways you can start working better with your attorneys. 1.
CourtTechBulletin
MAY 24, 2022
Image use rights from PXhere.com [link] Our favorite fans of film noir , NCSC Tiny Chatters DanielHirsch and Zach Zarnow brought to our attention the virtual court counter , in the Michigan District Court 54B. Read more ».
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Attorney at Work
MAY 24, 2022
If you were to believe everything being written about legal services today, you might think lawyer-client relationships have boiled down to one thing: legal pricing. Yet in my conversations with clients, fees rarely are the first thing mentioned or the most important factor used to evaluate relationships with outside counsel. Don’t get me wrong. All clients are cost-conscious, particularly these days.
JURIST
MAY 27, 2022
The Supreme Court of Canada Friday unanimously ruled that a life sentence without any chance of parole is unconstitutional under Section 12 of the nation’s charter. In Canada, anyone serving a life sentence for first-degree murder is automatically ineligible for parole for 25 years. Criminal Code Section 745.51 , passed in 2011, allowed justices to give consecutive sentences of 25 years instead of concurrent sentences, adding additional periods of parole ineligibility for additional murde
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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
The Crime Report
MAY 27, 2022
As we confront another gut-wrenching mass school shooting, the same old failed policies of putting more guns in schools are being trotted out: add more school police, arm teachers, increase surveillance, create more militarized SWAT teams. It’s time to reject these failed strategies and embark on real solutions to gun violence in our schools and the community.
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Attorney at Work
MAY 24, 2022
Back in the day when I was a young and naive pup, I didn’t pay much attention to how my email was set up. I’d sometimes be surprised by a little pop-up that accompanied an email I’d just opened in Microsoft Outlook, asking me to please confirm receiving and reading that email: aka a “read receipt.” I may have been naive in those days, but I was also (and still am) private and paranoid.
JURIST
MAY 26, 2022
A New York federal judge Wednesday upheld a New York law that allows victims of gun violence to sue the gun industry. The National Shooting Sports Foundation and gun manufacturers, like Smith & Wesson and Sturm, Ruger & Co. brought the case because they claimed the state law violated the US Constitution. They also argue that the law preempts the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA) , which protects gun manufacturers and dealers from being held liable in gun violence crimes c
SCOTUSBlog
MAY 23, 2022
Share In Shinn v. Ramirez and Jones , two men on Arizona’s death row raised claims in habeas corpus proceedings that their trial attorneys were constitutionally ineffective – one for failing to investigate evidence suggesting his client could not have committed the crime, and the other for failing to investigate her client’s intellectual disability, which could have spared him the death penalty.
Above The Law
MAY 27, 2022
This is getting to be embarrassing. The post Coups 4 Dummies Lawyer John Eastman Humiliated In Court. Again. 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?
Attorney at Work
MAY 26, 2022
Five Things to Consider Before You Sublet Office Space. As lawyers embrace remote work and resist returning to the office full time, many law firms wonder what to do with their empty offices. As of early April 2022, the average office population in major U.S. metropolitan areas remained at 43%. While that’s up from an all-time low of 14.6% at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, it still leaves quite a bit of vacancy.
JURIST
MAY 23, 2022
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Friday announced its order in which Wells Fargo Advisors, the St. Louis-based broker-dealer, agreed to pay USD 7 million in order to settle anti-money laundering charges against it, along with a censure and a cease and desist order. The charges against Wells Fargo Advisors resulted from “failing to file at least 34 Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) in a timely manner between April 2017 and October 2021.” The Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) requ
The Crime Report
MAY 26, 2022
Laws aimed at providing community oversight over police surveillance technology still raise concerns about privacy and racial bias, according to a forthcoming study in the UCLA Law Review. . So-called Community Control Over Police Surveillance (CCOPS) laws, meant to empower community residents, have been introduced in more than 20 jurisdictions around the U.S.
Above The Law
MAY 23, 2022
Another thing he builds that can go up in flames. The post Elon Musk Takes Time Out From Failing To Buy Twitter To Fail To Build His Own Law Firm 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.
Attorney at Work
MAY 23, 2022
Dean Whalen, Chief Legal Officer of Readback, a new AI-assisted deposition court reporting platform, explains how AI-assisted court reporting addresses the stenographer talent crunch — with added benefits. For over a decade, Blockbuster was the undisputed leader in video rentals. By 2010, however, the video rental giant would accrue over $1 billion in losses and file for bankruptcy.
JURIST
MAY 21, 2022
A National Investigation Agency (NIA) Special Court in Delhi Thursday convicted Kashmiri separatist leader Yasin Malik in a case related to funding of terror activities in Jammu and Kashmir. Special Judge Praveen Singh framed charges against Malik under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and the Indian Penal Code (IPC) earlier this year.
The Crime Report
MAY 23, 2022
Photo via Flickr. A little after five on frigid, dark Buffalo mornings, Audrey Mayo fires up her van to begin picking up her team for the 6:20 AM meeting to drive to Gamma North, a global major window contractor. Because of various transportation schedules and the 40-minute commute, Mayo moves quickly and deliberately through her route to avoid long wait times in the cold and prompt arrival to the job.
The Process Street
MAY 25, 2022
Think back to a time when you stepped into unfamiliar territory. Can you remember how intimidating it was? That’s the dilemma each new employee faces. They need to acclimatize to a new culture, a new team, a new role, and new responsibilities. It’s daunting having to walk into an environment where everyone except you knows what they’re doing. Mentors are responsible for offering a support base for the new hire to get settled in their role quicker.
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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
MAY 24, 2022
One quality is more important than any other in having the life you want: confidence. Confidence is ultimately more important than resilience, talent or even intelligence for having the life you want. Why? Without confidence, it is almost impossible to complete tasks well, make decisions, define your career, be a leader or have a fulfilling life outside of work.
JURIST
MAY 23, 2022
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) Friday announced that former Panama President Ricardo Martinelli’s sons were sentenced earlier that day in a New York City federal courthouse t o 36 months of imprisonment. They will also pay a USD 250,000 fine each and close to USD 19 million in cumulative forfeiture, and forfeit various assets for their participation in a bribery and money laundering scheme involving Odebrecht S.A.
ABA Journal
MAY 26, 2022
A Charleston, South Carolina, lawyer charged last week with entering the U.S. Capitol during the Jan.
Above The Law
MAY 26, 2022
Undead zombie AG strikes again. The post TX AG Ken Paxton Launches Bogus Investigation Of State Bar, Still Winds Up With Ethics Lawsuit appeared first on Above the Law.
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
MAY 23, 2022
When you are a first-year associate in a big law firm the way is fraught with booby-traps. 17 ways to stay out of trouble. A family friend will be graduating from law school this spring and starting his career at a large law firm next fall. Asked to provide some advice, I started compiling tips and recommendations — things to do and not to do. As I considered my own experiences as a first-year associate at a big firm, and subsequent experiences as a more senior attorney, I quickly formulated a l
JURIST
MAY 23, 2022
The US Supreme Court ruled 9-0 Monday in Morgan v. Sundance, Inc. against a fast-food franchise owner who sought arbitration only after beginning to litigate a claim filed by an employee. Petitioner Robyn Morgan worked at a Taco Bell franchise owned by Sundance. Morgan signed an agreement when she applied for the job to arbitrate any employment dispute.
The Crime Report
MAY 24, 2022
Photo by Hédi Benyounes on Unsplash. Creating entrepreneurship opportunities for returning citizens will generate wealth and opportunity for disadvantaged communities and mitigate recidivism, says the Center for an Urban Future (CUF), a nonprofit New York-based think tank. In a report released Tuesday, the Center encourages New York City Mayor Adams and New York Gov.
Above The Law
MAY 27, 2022
Shocking statements from a judge with life tenure. The post ‘Heresy’! Federal Judge Says Supreme Court Should Follow Ethics Code appeared first on Above the Law.
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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