Paralegal Bootcamp
FEBRUARY 17, 2023
Client management is a crucial aspect of a paralegal’s job. It involves building and maintaining relationships with clients, handling their legal concerns, and providing them with the necessary support and guidance throughout the legal process. Paralegals must effectively communicate with clients and manage their expectations throughout the legal process to maintain a positive and productive relationship.
InHouseBlog
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
Dealing with a workaholic colleague? In the legal profession, they are rampant and working in law can turn you into one if you’re not careful. But how do you deal with a workaholic colleague? The one who sends an all-hands email at 3AM that makes it clear that they are in the office. Or the one who tells you that they’ll “turn off the lights” when they see you leaving for the day.
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Attorney at Work
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
Brooke Lively | A Financial Breakdown for Recruiting and Hiring a New Attorney (Holy Cow!) The post Have You Hired a Terrorist? 4 Kinds of Law Firm Employees appeared first on Attorney at Work.
Above The Law
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
President Biden's Third Circuit pick will be the first Asian American on that court. The post The Third Circuit Is About To Get More Diverse 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
LLRX
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
Lynn Greenky , Associate Professor of Communication and Rhetorical Studies, Syracuse University delves into Elon Musk's claim that he believes in free speech no matter what. He calls it a bulwark against tyranny in America and promises to reconstruct Twitter, which he now owns, so that its policy on free expression “matches the law.” Yet his grasp of the First Amendment – the law that governs free speech in the U.S. – appears to be quite limited.
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Above The Law
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
This study is great cause for concern when it comes to the Biglaw model. The post Lawyers Who Are Highly Stressed Are 22 Times More Likely To Consider Suicide appeared first on Above the Law.
LLRX
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
Attorney and legal technologist Nicole Black cautions user that ChatGPT is a great start, but that’s all it is. No matter what you’re using ChatGPT for, whether for personal or professional reasons, you’ll need to have a full understanding of the topic at hand and thoroughly review, edit, and supplement the draft language it provides you.
ABA Journal
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
With fantasy football season over (home league champion, right here), I’ve started going through the back catalog of some of my favorite podcasts, one being…
Above The Law
FEBRUARY 15, 2023
Almost a third of the Am Law 100 have stood on rates as inflation crept up. The post 40 Percent Of Law Firms Haven’t Raised Rates… It’s Probably Time 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
FEBRUARY 17, 2023
Jamie Spannhake | Developing a sense of compassion — or at least neutrality — can make relationships better. It can also improve outcomes. The post 5 Ways to Cultivate Compassion appeared first on Attorney at Work.
JURIST
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
The UN Sunday called for the reinstatement of women lawyers and judges who have been fired from their roles under Taliban rule. Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) Roza Otunbayeva met with founding Taliban Minister Abdul Hakim Sharai Sunday and urged him to renew licenses for women layers as well as men. In her meeting with Sharai, Otunbayeva highlighted the importance of women lawyers and judges in society, “whose expertise remains critical for enabling equitabl
ABA Journal
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
A 2021 Missouri law that allows prosecutors to ask courts to set aside wrongful convictions has resulted in the exoneration of a man who spent…
Above The Law
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
Weirdly it's not a monument to questionable legal ethics. The post Faced With The Prospect Of A Clarence Thomas Statue, State Senator Calls The Supreme Court Justice An ‘Uncle Tom’ 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
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
Josh Blandi | Best practices for working with MSPs to build out your firm's API integrations. The post Best Practices: Engaging Managed Services Providers to Build Your Firm’s Legal Data API Integrations appeared first on Attorney at Work.
JURIST
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro Thursday announced that he will not issue execution warrants while in office, thus continuing a moratorium on the death penalty in Pennsylvania. The governor also called on the PA General Assembly to abolish the death penalty in Pennsylvania. Speaking in Philadelphia, Shapiro shared that his view of the use of the death penalty has changed over the years, specifically after speaking with families who lost loved ones in the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting that kil
ABA Journal
FEBRUARY 15, 2023
A lender based in the British Virgin Islands has accused a California lawyer of spending and gambling away more than $10 million that was supposed…
Above The Law
FEBRUARY 17, 2023
Looks like @Voxdotcom figured out who Amy Wax was about five years after the fact. The post Deep Dive Into Law Professor Amy Wax Still Manages To Miss Some Key Details appeared first on Above the Law.
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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
FEBRUARY 15, 2023
Wendy Merrill | Lawyers who struggle with organization and focus may be dealing with EFD. The post Are You Dealing With Executive Functioning Disorder? appeared first on Attorney at Work.
JURIST
FEBRUARY 12, 2023
Opposition supporters in Albania Saturday took part in anti government protests in opposition of Prime Minister Edi Rama. During the demonstrations, protestors were seen congregating by the main government building and throwing smoke bombs as they called for Rama to resign as prime minister. Supporters of the political opposition have accused Rama of manipulation and corruption, as well as condemning his methods of handling the nation’s economy.
The Crime Report
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
A recent study set out to determine how monetary sanctions can affect the likelihood young people will reoffend. Do fees and fines act as a deterrent, steering juvenile offenders away from future crimes? In “ A Statewide Analysis of the Impact of Restitution and Fees on Juvenile Recidivism in Florida Across Race & Ethnicity, ” researchers found that fees and restitution assessed against young people actually increased juvenile recidivism in Florida.
Above The Law
FEBRUARY 15, 2023
The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services announced three models Tuesday that will be tested by the CMS Innovation Center and aim to lower prescription drug costs. The models, which include access to $2 generic drugs, build on the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022.
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
FEBRUARY 15, 2023
We're conducting a brief survey to gather recommendations for the most useful and entertaining podcasts for lawyers. The post Attorney at Work Podcast Survey 2023 appeared first on Attorney at Work.
JURIST
FEBRUARY 17, 2023
Oksana Bidnenko is a staff correspondent for JURIST in Norway. She is a law student at the Riga Graduate School of Law in Riga, Latvia, and is currently an exchange student at the University of Oslo. On Monday the Norwegian Police Security Service (PST) published its 2023 threat assessment. The PST describes several threats to Norway’s security, both domestically and internationally.
LegalReader
FEBRUARY 15, 2023
According to the US Department of Transportation, the national railway system transports around 4.5m tons of toxic chemicals each year.
Above The Law
FEBRUARY 17, 2023
Bold strategy! The post Fox Claims It Had To Report ‘MINDBLOWINGLYNUTS’ Kraken Lies About Dominion For ‘News Value’ 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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