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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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.
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
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.
JURIST
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022
Six US states Thursday sued President Joe Biden over his recently proposed federal student loan forgiveness plan. The state attorneys generals of Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska and South Carolina alleged in a federal Missouri court that Biden’s federal student loan forgiveness plan is unauthorized and poses economic harm to working class individuals.
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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.
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.
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
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.
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.
The IP Law Blog
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022
Copyright protection automatically attaches to a work when it is created. Specifically, copyright protection attaches to the original, creative work when it is fixed in a tangible medium, such as when it is written, drawn, recorded digitally, or typed electronically. Copyright law “protects original works of authorship including literary, dramatic, musical, and artistic works, such as poetry, novels, movies, songs, computer software, and architecture.
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.
JURIST
SEPTEMBER 29, 2022
Law students and law graduates in Pakistan are reporting for JURIST on events in that country impacting its legal system. Here, Eisha Chaudhry, a law student in the final year of her external LL.B. program at the University of London, reflects on the floods that have lately devastated so much of Pakistan and have prompted Pakistani lawyers both in-country and abroad to organize relief efforts and press for more remedial and humanitarian action from all levels of government.
LLRX
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022
The Internet Archive (IA) "is a non-profit digital library offering free universal access to books, movies & music, as well as 624 billion archived web pages." The IA offers users unrestricted access to its expansive ecosystem of knowledge and educational resources from the public domain. Andy Oram , prolific author, editor, publisher, and technical expert on all aspects of computing, undertook an extensive examination of a game changing case, Hachette v.
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At the Lectern
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022
The latest edition of California Legal History, the Journal of the California Supreme Court Historical Society , is out and available here. (I’m on the Society’s board of directors.). This is the last issue to be edited by the incomparable Selma Moidel Smith, who was admitted to the California Bar almost 80 years ago. (See, e.g., here , here , here , here , and here about Selma.
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.
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.
ABA Journal
SEPTEMBER 29, 2022
This coming Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court justices will take the bench and begin the October 2022 term.
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LLRX
SEPTEMBER 25, 2022
Among the main strengths of this important, highly readable book, says David H. Rothman , is its history of how we got into the mess in the first place. We blew our chance by not making higher education more of a tax-supported public good with academic values prevailing over commercial ones. The GI Bill and other measures helped, but what if the aid had been even more extensive with far less reliance on the marketplace?
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.
JURIST
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022
The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) Thursday demanded a stay of execution for Zahra Sedighi-Hamadani and Elham Choubdar. In August, the Islamic Revolution Court of Urumieh charged Sedighi-Hamadani and Choubdar with “corruption on earth” for allegedly promoting homosexuality and sentenced both women to death.
The Crime Report
SEPTEMBER 29, 2022
UK authorities are calling for roughly 3,000 people in England and Wales stuck in jail under an indefinite sentencing scheme, called the imprisonment for public protection (IPP) scheme, to be re-sentenced, reports Haroon Siddique for The Guardian. The scheme was scrapped in 2012 after it resulted in high levels of self-harm and some suicides among prisoners.
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.
SCOTUSBlog
SEPTEMBER 29, 2022
Share The Supreme Court court on Wednesday released a new list of circuit assignments to reflect Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson’s arrival at the court in late June. Jackson is the circuit justice for the 1st Circuit, which covers Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Puerto Rico. The other justices’ circuit assignments remain the same as they were before Jackson joined the court.
Above The Law
SEPTEMBER 27, 2022
Soon the campaign trail will just be Texas and Mississippi, as The Founders intended. The post Cornell Law Professor Gives Redistricting And Gerrymandering Breakdown appeared first on Above the Law.
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.
FDA Law Blog
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022
By Frank J. Sasinowski & James E. Valentine — On September 29, 2022, FDA approved Amylyx’s NDA for its drug, Relyvrio (sodium phenylbutyrate/taurursodiol), for treatment of patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) (see FDA announcement here ). This approval decision charts a path for the exercise of appropriate flexibility in regulatory decisions for other rare conditions where there is a serious and/or life-threatening unmet medical need, as is very often the case.
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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