MyCase
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022
If you want to maintain or grow your firm , then generating lawyer leads (prospects) and retaining clients are two equally essential and ongoing processes. Unfortunately, most attorneys haven’t been taught how to build a system for developing a business. . MyCase is here to remedy that situation. Below, we’ll highlight why the most successful law firms have efficient attorney lead generation and client intake processes.
Above The Law
SEPTEMBER 29, 2022
Over the course of their careers, lawyers will face health challenges. Be understanding and offer every courtesy you can. The post Lawyers And Courts Should Be More Empathetic When Attorneys Have Health Issues appeared first on Above the Law.
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MyCase
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022
Reputation has built up the tiniest of law firms and torn down the mightiest legal empires. If you want consistent client leads and conversions (without becoming blacklisted by prospects), focus on your firm’s public image. Law firm reputation management centers around treating clients well from start to finish—no matter how big or small the case. Then, requesting them to leave a positive (hopefully detailed) online review of their experience. .
Paralegal Bootcamp
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022
Being a paralegal is an enriching yet stressful career. I started my legal journey years ago in hopes of being an attorney one day. In this article, I will share with you what I have learned in my first year as a litigation paralegal: 1. Be Highly Organized. Being organized will be the key to being successful in this field. Most attorneys are highly stressed and expect you to be their left hand.
Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor
Join this session to get a fresh look at how AI tools can help you work smarter, faster, and more effectively! Attorney and law professor Joe Stephens, J.D., will walk you through the complete journey of a legal case—from the first client meeting through the final outcome—while showing you how artificial intelligence can transform your daily work at each important step.
The Crime Report
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
Photo by mksfly via Flickr. Incarcerated individuals across the country are forced to work for cents on the dollar, with five states, Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Mississippi and Texas, offering no wages, reports the Guardian. . The 13th amendment abolished slavery and involuntary servitude but contained an exception for “a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted.” Advocates, inmates and lawmakers are fighting to remove the provision, which some deem
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MyCase
SEPTEMBER 29, 2022
Pay for lawyers can be a complicated process that depends on several factors, such as practice area, case type, firm size, and how the lawyer chooses to charge. Fortunately, there are ways to plan and simplify your firm’s pay structure to maximize profit. In this article, we’ll answer the question “how do lawyers get paid?”, discuss different payment methods, and provide tips on how to more easily collect client invoices. .
iHire
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022
Do you know what information should be left off a resume? Learn what not to include and other common resume mistakes to avoid.
Attorney at Work
SEPTEMBER 29, 2022
What does it take to become a successful lawyer? In a series of in-depth interviews for the Estrin Report , Chere Estrin profiles top lawyers from all types of practices, and we’re highlighting their top five tips here. This week, the spotlight is on immigration and divorce lawyer — and social media star — Marina Shepelsky. . Marina Shepelsky Founder, CEO Shepelsky Law Brooklyn, NY Fordham Law School, 2002.
EvidenceProf Blog
SEPTEMBER 25, 2022
At the hearing on the joint motion to vacate Adnan Syed's murder conviction, Becky Feldman from the Baltimore City State's Attorney's Office said something fairly extraordinary. Her statement was in regard to one of the alternate suspects in the case.
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Finally, AI advice that understands your job. This isn't just another generic "guide", it's a practical roadmap built specifically for paralegals. What you'll learn: Ethics Without the Panic ⚖️ Decode ABA Model Rules and examples of state guidance so you can leverage AI confidently. Security That Makes Sense 🛡️️ Real-world protocols beyond buzzwords, SOC2 and HIPAA compliance, and data protection strategies that actually work.
JURIST
SEPTEMBER 24, 2022
An Indonesia human rights court Friday indicted a retired Indonesian Army officer for his role in a 2014 massacre in Papua, Human Rights Watch. Retired Major Isak Sattu is charged with crimes against humanity for the 2014 killing of five teenage protestors and the injuries of 17 more in Papua, Indonesia. Indonesia’s Human Rights Court is a little-used, specialized court established in 2000 to hear cases involving “gross violations of human rights,” like genocide and crimes agai
ABA Journal
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
Controversy and secrecy still surround the FBI’s probe of U.S.
Attorney at Work
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022
Law firm data breaches aren’t random, happy accidents for cyberthieves. The time and effort some bad actors devote to laying the groundwork for a single cyberattack is mind-boggling. Oh, wait. You thought data breaches and other forms of cyberattack were purely the results of luck? On the contrary. Quite often, attempts to breach a law office’s confidential data are the product of meticulous research and preparation.
Above The Law
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
Hey Clarence: $686,589 is bigger than zero. The post Oh Look! Another Clarence Thomas Ethics Scandal! appeared first on Above the Law.
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Why does it take 20-40 hrs. to create a compliant legal brief? TypeLaw analyzed 10,000+ briefs to determine the anatomy of the average brief—how many words, paragraphs, citations to the record, and more. See the research results in this infographic.
JURIST
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022
The trial of Félicien Kabuga, one of the alleged financiers and masterminds of the 1994 Rwandan genocide, Thursday began at The Hague. Kabuga faces charges of genocide, direct public incitement to commit genocide and murder as crimes against humanity. Kabuga was one of the financiers of the Rwandan media outlet Radio Télévision Libre des Mille Collines.
ABA Journal
SEPTEMBER 29, 2022
This coming Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court justices will take the bench and begin the October 2022 term.
Attorney at Work
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
How to motivate your remote workers may be a thing that’s keeping you up at night. Used to be, you’d drop by their cubicle with a cup of coffee in your hands and tell them you really need those TPS reports. It was like magic. But now, they’re a stamp-sized square staring at you, hoping you won’t say anything about the cat walking across the screen.
Above The Law
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
Now they're just throwing s**t up against the wall to see what sticks. The post Peter Navarro Hired Experienced Lawyers. His Legal Troubles Did Not Get Better. appeared first on Above the Law.
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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
JURIST
SEPTEMBER 26, 2022
Voters in Switzerland Sunday rejected the Factory Farming Initiative , which would have banned factory farming for domestic and imported meat. 62.86 percent of voters decided against the proposal. Sentience, an animal activism group, launched an initiative against factory farming in 2016. The initiative primarily focuses on the suffering of animals on factory farms and the negative effects of factory farming on the environment and human health.
The Crime Report
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022
Efforts to eliminate or even just reduce the use of solitary confinement are complicated by prison staffing shortages, by lingering fears over the spread of COVID, and by a prison “culture” focused on punishment and control, a webinar was told Wednesday. “As a country we have viewed prison as a place of punishment for a very, very long time, and flowing from that has been the use of solitary confinement to control bad behavior and to control violence,” said Dean Williams, executive director of t
Attorney at Work
SEPTEMBER 25, 2022
Here are end-of-year marketing plays you can make to finish strong — and set yourself up for a win next year. I love football. High school, college, pro — it doesn’t matter. While football teams need a strong performance for the entire 60 minutes, I know that games are often won or lost in the fourth quarter. “Winning isn’t imperative, but getting tougher in the fourth quarter is.” — Bear Bryant.
Above The Law
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022
She could've helped prove that he likely perjured himself during his confirmation hearings. The post This Biglaw Partner Is ‘Disappointed’ Her Brett Kavanaugh Tips Were Never Investigated By The FBI appeared first on Above the Law.
Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor
Get ready to master the art and science of trial preparation organization that top attorneys rely on in this exclusive webinar! Attorney and law professor, Joe Stephens, J.D., will walk through proven systems for creating comprehensive trial notebooks and binders that transform scattered case materials into a powerful command center. Learning Objectives: Strategic Organization 📊 Learn the essential sections every trial notebook needs and how to structure them for maximum clarity and acce
JURIST
SEPTEMBER 24, 2022
The Irish government Friday approved publication of a bill to encourage family-friendly work practices and support women in the workforce. A key provisions of The Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2022 gives five days of paid leave per year to victims who are presently suffering or are at risk of domestic abuse. Additionally, the government will render assistance to employers to enact domestic violence workplace policies that can better support employees suffering from domestic
The Crime Report
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
Photo by Sal Falk via Flickr. Black people are seven times more likely to be wrongfully convicted of a serious offense, including murder, than white people, according to a report released Tuesday by the National Registry of Exonerations. In addition, Black people fall victim to police misconduct at a greater rate and experience longer prison times before exoneration, the report found.
Attorney at Work
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022
By following its details closely, we can begin to unravel the strategic importance of judicial research and analytics for civil litigation at the state trial court level. There’s a narrow strip of land nestled in the South Bay of Los Angeles. The three-acre parcel overlooks the Pacific Ocean, sitting as the last remaining remnant of Bruce’s Lodge, the first African American beach resort on the West Coast.
Above The Law
SEPTEMBER 29, 2022
So much judicial eye-roll. The post Kraken Lawyer Sidney Powell’s Countersuit Against Dominion Gets LOL-ed Out Of Court 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?
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