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.
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.
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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
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.
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.
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.
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JURIST
MAY 24, 2022
Russian authorities Tuesday released Dennis Christensen, a Danish citizen and Jehovah’s Witness, from prison. According to a statement made by the Jehovah’s Witnesses in Russia organization, Christensen was arrested in May 2017 and was the first Jehovah’s Witness arrested as part of the Russian government’s crackdown on the religious sect. The organization said riot police “invaded the worship building of Jehovah’s Witnesses.
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.
Above The Law
MAY 25, 2022
This opinion is clearly finished. Don't let the Court play games with it. The post Supreme Court Is About To Erase More Gun Laws — Now Would Be A Good Time To Leak That Draft Opinion appeared first on Above the Law.
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.
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.
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
Patently O
MAY 24, 2022
by Dennis Crouch. The US Solicitor General has provided her input–arguing that the Supreme Court should grant American Axle’s petition and decide whether the claimed method of manufacturing a driveshaft is patent eligible. American Axle & Mfg., Inc. v. Neapco Holdings LLC, Docket No. 20-891 (Supreme Court 2022). [ USDOJ Brief ]. A decade ago, the Supreme Court decided Mayo v.
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.
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.
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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.
SCOTUSBlog
MAY 23, 2022
Share The Supreme Court on Monday unanimously ruled against a fast-food franchise owner in a procedural dispute over whether a wage-theft lawsuit belongs in federal court or in arbitration. Justice Elena Kagan wrote the opinion in Morgan v. Sundance, Inc. Plaintiff Robyn Morgan worked at a Taco Bell franchise owned by Sundance. When she came to believe that some of Sundance’s pay practices violated federal wage-and-hour law, she filed a class action lawsuit against the company.
Above The Law
MAY 24, 2022
State's top lawyer lying about a court order? No, say it ain't so! The post FL AG Takes Victory Lap After Eleventh Circuit Dropkicks The State’s Ridiculous Social Media Law appeared first on Above the Law.
The Crime Report
MAY 24, 2022
Take a look at the two well-circulated graphs below. If you agree with them, you are in alignment not just with the law, but with contemporary mores that stipulate the sole cause of rape and domestic violence is the individual perpetrator. It is not caused by the victim. It is not caused by society. It is caused by a criminal. CAUSES OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.
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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.
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
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.
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.
The Crime Report
MAY 24, 2022
This month, the Washington State Supreme Court took a bold step toward protecting children in the legal system. With a few tweaks to existing court rules, the justices created a new requirement that children faced with criminal charges be identified in court documents by their initials and birthday rather than full name. [1]. The court hopes protecting identities of children will save these kids from unwarranted long-term consequences.
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.
JURIST
MAY 27, 2022
A group of 33 legal and genocide experts Friday released a report accusing Russia of incitement to genocide in Ukraine and calling on the international community to prevent a genocide from occurring. The report, released by the New Lines Institute for Strategy and Policy and the Raoul Wallenberg Centre for Human Rights, used open-source evidence to assert that Russia has breached the UN Genocide Convention , a treaty to which Russia and Ukraine are both parties.
SCOTUSBlog
MAY 23, 2022
Share Two men on Arizona’s death row are not entitled to present new evidence in federal court to support their arguments that their trial lawyers bungled their cases, the Supreme Court ruled Monday in a 6-3 decision. The question in Shinn v. Ramirez and Jones was whether state prisoners challenging their convictions and sentences in federal court could develop evidence in the federal proceeding to support claims that their state trial lawyers were ineffective to such a degree that the prisoners
Above The Law
MAY 25, 2022
Let's Not Forget, SCOTUS Is Poised To Open Up Gun Regulations. AGAIN: Why shouldn't we know what the conservative majority is going to do? As American As A Mass Shooting: Gun violence is more representative of our culture than apple pie. Judge Isn't Happy: About attorneys blowing deadlines. $2,500 For An Hour: What Neal Katyal commands. What Happens At The Strip Club.
The Crime Report
MAY 27, 2022
Photo by Tim Hüfner on Unsplash. When I was a kid, I had my favorite pair of Superman underwear, I wore them as much as I could. For some strange reason, wearing them made me feel empowered, invisible, they gave me entry into a world that no one understood but me! I would cry when my grandparents would make me take them off. As a youth, I took their instructions to remove them as a personal attack.
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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