LDA PRO
JULY 12, 2022
Most people often overlook the importance of having legal documents in order. According to statistics, 60 percent of Americans lack a will or legal estate plan. Some may think that they don’t need them or that they are unnecessary, but the truth is, legal documents are essential for everyone. No one likes to think about their mortality, but it’s essential to have your legal affairs in order in case something happens to you.
JURIST
JULY 12, 2022
The City of San Francisco Tuesday reached a $58 million settlement with Teva Pharmaceutical Industries and AbbVie’s Allergan unit over claims that the companies fueled an opioid epidemic in the city. San Francisco alleged that pharmaceutical manufacturers such as Teva and AbbVie’s Allergan “fueled a widespread surge of opioid-related addiction and overdoes in San Francisco, creating an ongoing public nuisance in the region.” The settlement was announced by San Francisco C
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The Crime Report
JULY 13, 2022
A new set of algorithms, created by members of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), Carnegie Mellon University (CMU), Idaho Justice Project and the University of Pennsylvania, aims to assess the likelihood of defendants being mistreated in court, reports Government Technology. The tool considers details that ought to be immaterial to the ruling — such as the judge’s and defendant’s gender and race — and then predicts how likely the judge is to award an unusually long sentence.
Attorney at Work
JULY 15, 2022
Lawyer happiness doesn’t have to be an unattainable goal, even in our pressure-filled lives. . I practiced law for 17 years while living a personal life and raising a family. So I understand how being a lawyer can lead to a lot of stress and pressure. It is difficult to handle it all. Everyone knows this. Even Lin Manuel-Miranda of “Hamilton” fame knows it.
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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
Above The Law
JULY 13, 2022
This is fun to see. The post Twitter Complaint Demonstrates That Every Lawyer, Everywhere, Always Is Smarter Than Elon Musk appeared first on Above the Law.
Paralegal Brief brings together the best content for paralegals and legal professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders
ABA Journal
JULY 13, 2022
In Nobody is Protected: How the Border Patrol Became the Most Dangerous Police Force in the United States , geographer Reece Jones argues that Supreme Court…
Attorney at Work
JULY 12, 2022
Roy Ginsburg counts down 13 reasons small law firm owners have a tough time creating a law firm succession plan — and reasons to get it done. Some of my clients are estate planning lawyers. When I recently followed up with one of them, I came across an excellent blog post by this particular lawyer titled “A Baker’s Dozen of Why People Procrastinate About Their Estate Plan.
Above The Law
JULY 13, 2022
Smith.ai unveils helpful new feature. The post Artificial Intelligence Changes The Client Engagement Dynamic appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
JULY 12, 2022
United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres Monday announced that the UN will investigate the killing and wounding of children in Ukraine, Ethiopia, and Mozambique over the coming year. The UN Secretary General Annual Report on Children and Armed Conflict is released each year and details the amount of children affected by violent global conflicts.
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?
SCOTUSBlog
JULY 11, 2022
Share This article is part of a symposium on the court’s decision in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen. Theresa Inacker, an attorney, is the New Jersey state director for The DC Project , a coalition of female gun owners dedicated to protecting and preserving Second Amendment rights. After more than a decade of unsuccessful challenges post- Heller and McDonald , gun owners finally rejoice that the Second Amendment is no longer the “ constitutional orphan ” of the Supreme Cou
Attorney at Work
JULY 14, 2022
When you quote a source in your written work, you use quotation marks to mark the beginning and end of the quotation. If you forget the beginning or end marks, spell-check will flag the omission for you. But speakers often forget to provide the same guideposts in their oral presentations. How Do I Know When the Quotation Ends? Here’s what the lawyer said: In Brown v.
Patently O
JULY 11, 2022
by Dennis Crouch. In a new opinion the court asked and answerd an interesting question: What if most on-point prior art was accidentally created due to a typographical error? In LG Electronics, Inc. v. ImmerVision, Inc., — F.4th — (Fed. Cir. 2022) , the Court sided with the patentee in holding that a person of skill in the art would have “disregarded or corrected” the error rather than relying on the error as the foundation of an inventive project.
JURIST
JULY 15, 2022
Ukrainian law students and young lawyers are reporting for JURIST on national and international developments in and affecting Ukraine. This dispatch is from Anna Balabina, a law student at Ukrainian Catholic University in Lviv. . Over the past few weeks, Ukrainian authorities have been working on returning Ukrainian soldiers from Russian captivity, and recently brought back defenders of the Azov steel plant in Mariupol – all of them members of the Azov Battalion.
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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.
Above The Law
JULY 15, 2022
He's getting his wish of becoming a teacher. The post Justice Stephen Breyer To Become Harvard Law Professor After SCOTUS Retirement appeared first on Above the Law.
Attorney at Work
JULY 13, 2022
How are law firm owners paid? Salary? Draws? Pass-through expenses? Here’s how to track your total owner compensation so you’ll know if you are getting paid what you deserve — and what it really costs to run your firm. . We get a lot of questions from law firm owners that go something like this: How much should I be spending on marketing?
Patently O
JULY 14, 2022
By Jason Rantanen. There are lots of studies of Federal Circuit decisions, but very few involve the link between all cases filed at the district court cases and appeals. This prompted the question for me: who actually files appeals in patent infringement cases and how representative are they of the underlying civil actions filed in the courts? It turns out that the answer is “mostly patent asserters” and that they aren’t necessarily representative of case filings.
JURIST
JULY 14, 2022
Former CIA Agent Joshua Schulte was convicted on espionage charges in federal court Wednesday for providing national defense information to the website Wikileaks. Schulte was charged in the US District Court for the Southern District of New York back in 2018 with a 13 count superseding indictment which included espionage charges, child pornography charges, and a copyright infringement charge, among others.
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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.
The Crime Report
JULY 13, 2022
Dariel Ali, right, said that Rikers Island pushed his friend Dashawn Carter to take his life. (Photo by Dashiell Allen) Courtesy the Village Sun. So far this year, we have seen the deaths of ten people who were in or recently released from the custody of the New York Department of Correction (DOC). They are the latest in a tragic toll that reached double digits last year.
NCBA Law Practice Management Blog
JULY 13, 2022
Client reviews are fantastic marketing tools for any business, including law firms. Testimonials drive conversion, because it is a window into how lawyers have had success with other clients. Law firms place testimonials on their websites, and try to get as many client reviews as they can on directory profiles and social media profiles. It’s really important, but can also be kind of a slog.
LDA PRO
JULY 12, 2022
Estate planning is an essential task for most Americans, but many don’t complete it. Their reasons vary, ranging from lack of funds to confusion about what to do. To help you take this important step successfully, it’s good to start by learning more about what that nebulous term means. What documents will you create during estate planning?
JURIST
JULY 13, 2022
Two New York residents and a gun rights group Tuesday filed a lawsuit challenging New York’s assault weapons ban following the US Supreme Court’s decision to strike down one of New York’s concealed carry regulations. The lawsuit alleges that New York’s definition of “assault weapon” infringes upon individuals’ Second Amendment rights to keep and bear arms.
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!
Above The Law
JULY 14, 2022
Stupidest timeline. The post Rudy Giuliani Cites Hilariously Discredited ‘2000 Mules’ Film As Reason He Can’t Be Disbarred appeared first on Above the Law.
The Crime Report
JULY 12, 2022
Correctional administrators across the country are failing to curb the growing use of contraband cell phones in prisons and jails?some of them smuggled inside by correctional staff themselves, according to an Urban Institute report. The report , released this month, examined what it called “interdiction technologies” used to detect and combat a spike in contraband cell phone use during the pandemic, noting that an average 31 stolen devices were recovered per prison in 2018, the last year for whi
LegalReader
JULY 11, 2022
Veterans, though often treated as heroes, struggle a lot after coming back home. Many face problems with their mental and physical health, some cannot find their place among their family and friends and an overall community.
JURIST
JULY 14, 2022
Meta, the parent company of sites such as Facebook and Instagram, Thursday released its first human rights report. The report comes amid criticism of Meta’s handling of a variety of issues on their sites. The report identified six fundamental rights that present “salient risks” including the right to freedom of expression and opinion; right to privacy; right to life, liberty and security of person; right to equality and non discrimination; best interests of the child; and right
Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor
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