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Managing Clients and Their Expectations

Paralegal Bootcamp

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.

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How to Work With A Workaholic Colleague

InHouseBlog

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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The Third Circuit Is About To Get More Diverse

Above The Law

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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What the First Amendment really says – 4 basic principles of free speech in the US

LLRX

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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Trial Prep: What Attorneys Really Want (And How to Deliver It)

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.

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Starbucks loses unfair labor practices case after firing two workers engaged in organizing union

JURIST

The US National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) ruled Monday that Starbucks violated federal labor laws by firing two workers who were planning to organize a union at a Philadelphia store in 2020. The NLRB upheld the ruling of an administrative law judge which found that, in 2019 and 2020, Starbucks took illegal actions when it threatened, interrogated, and surveilled the two employees at the center of this lawsuit following their requests and demonstrations for equitable changes to their workplace

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ChatGPT: What It Is And Why It Matters To Lawyers

LLRX

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.

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Examining juvenile crime and punishment in songs

ABA Journal

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…

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40 Percent Of Law Firms Haven’t Raised Rates… It’s Probably Time

Above The Law

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.

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UN urges reinstatement of women lawyers and judges in Afghanistan

JURIST

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

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

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.

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5 Ways to Cultivate Compassion

Attorney at Work

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.

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Man who spent 28 years in prison is exonerated with help of pro bono lawyers

ABA Journal

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…

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Faced With The Prospect Of A Clarence Thomas Statue, State Senator Calls The Supreme Court Justice An ‘Uncle Tom’

Above The Law

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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Pennsylvania governor will continue state death penalty moratorium

JURIST

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

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Paralegal Power Move: Your Guide to Getting the Tech Tools That Maximize Your Time

Your time is valuable—and you know the right technology could help you do even more. From document management to client communication, modern tools can transform how you track deadlines, manage cases, and support your legal team. This practical playbook shows you how to: Compare and evaluate technology vendors Understand all costs and ROI potential Build a compelling presentation Handle common objections Pitch your solution like a pro Created by legal technology experts who understand how pivota

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Report: Court Fines Promote Juvenile Recidivism, Not Rehabilitation

The Crime Report

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.

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Lawyer moved into Wynn Las Vegas, spent over $10M in ‘massive fraud,’ suit alleges

ABA Journal

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…

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Deep Dive Into Law Professor Amy Wax Still Manages To Miss Some Key Details

Above The Law

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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Albanian anti-government protestors call for resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama

JURIST

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.

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Case Study: Maximize Client Compensation by Unlocking the Power of Diminished Value

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.

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In Shielded, Joanna Schwartz Dissects Policing’s Legal Environment

The Crime Report

Did you know that 99.98 percent of the money awarded to victims in police civil rights violation cases is indemnified—paid from the public’s funds, not from those of any cop? Well, now you do know it, and you know it thanks to UCLA law professor Joanna Schwartz, who for over a decade has produced innovative, meticulous scholarship that harvests, then dissects, the details of policing’s legal landscape.

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Models v. Strip Clubs and the Lanham Act

Patently O

by Dennis Crouch Rights to use a person’s Name-Image-and-Likeness or NIL generally fall within two categories of intellectual property: rights of publicity and rights of privacy. Rights of publicity protect commercial value that a person has developed in becoming a celebrity. Rights of publicity can also protect against resulting false impressions created by a seeming endorsement.

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Fox Claims It Had To Report ‘MINDBLOWINGLYNUTS’ Kraken Lies About Dominion For ‘News Value’

Above The Law

Bold strategy! The post Fox Claims It Had To Report ‘MINDBLOWINGLYNUTS’ Kraken Lies About Dominion For ‘News Value’ appeared first on Above the Law.

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Norway dispatch: annual police threat assessment highlights risk of extremism in the wake of Quran burnings elsewhere in Scandinavia

JURIST

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.

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Deposition Prep Like a Pro: Insights from a Paralegal's Playbook

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.

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Fish and Farm Animals Are Dying After the Toxic Ohio Train Derailment

LegalReader

According to the US Department of Transportation, the national railway system transports around 4.5m tons of toxic chemicals each year.

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$504,000 Proposed Fine for Improper Use of EAS Tones – How Little Things Can Add Up to Big FCC Penalties

Broadcast Law Blog

The recent $504,000 fine proposed to be levied on Fox for the use of simulated EAS tones in an NFL football promotion (see FCC’s Notice of Apparent Liability here ) is obviously a message to broadcasters to remember that EAS tones can only be used for real alerts or authorized tests of the system – and not in any advertising, programming or promotions.

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Law Firm Wins Suit Against Associates For Not Billing Enough And All It Cost Them Was Any Semblance Of Professional Dignity

Above The Law

Apparently, a few thousand bucks is worth destroying your reputation. The post Law Firm Wins Suit Against Associates For Not Billing Enough And All It Cost Them Was Any Semblance Of Professional Dignity appeared first on Above the Law.

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Syrian people “failed” as UN warns that level of humanitarian aid is currently insufficient in aftermath of earthquakes

JURIST

The Emergency Relief Coordinator of the UN Martin Griffiths Sunday declared that there has been a failure in the delivery of international aid to the people of northwest Syria. Griffith urgently calls for international support in the wake of a series of earthquakes that hit Türkiye, Syria, and the surrounding region. Two UN convoys with supplies have arrived in northwest Syria via the Turkish Bab al-Hawa border crossing.

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Pricing for Profit: How to Set, Negotiate, and Succeed

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