Attorney at Work
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
Susan Cohodes | It's a question that has followed me throughout my career. The post The Countdown Begins: Farewell to Full-Time Law Practice appeared first on Attorney at Work.
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
Lawyers who remain open-minded can adopt proactive strategies to meet technological change head-on in the modern digital era. The post 5 Ways To Thrive As Technology Changes Lawyers’ Roles appeared first on Above the Law.
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ALPS
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
Documenting scope and representation from the outset of an attorney-client relationship is always necessary to avoid your client making assumptions.
Patently O
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
by Dennis Crouch The USPTO is officially establishing a separate design patent practitioner bar with its final rule published on November 16, 2023 and effective January 2, 2024. This is an historic change that opens the door to becoming a patent practitioner to a much wider audience and will likely lend itself to further growth in this specialty area.
Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor
The difference between a paralegal and an exceptional paralegal isn't just competence—it's the bold initiative to anticipate needs, master hidden firm dynamics, and transform challenges into opportunities that showcase your indispensable value. Join this webinar with attorney Joe Stephens to get an insider's perspective into how you can become a strategic asset to your practice!
LawSites
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
Well, it’s happened again: Generative AI has passed a critical test used to measure candidate’s fitness to be licensed as a lawyer. Back in March, OpenAI’s GPT-4 took the bar exam and passed with flying colors , scoring around the top 10% of test takers. Now, two of the leading large language models (LLMs) have passed a simulation of the Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination (MPRE), a test required in all but two U.S. jurisdictions to measure prospective lawyers
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Attorney at Work
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
Gray Robinson | Learn how to stop judging everything so you can relax and start enjoying your life. The post As Legal Professionals, How Do We Stop Judging? appeared first on Attorney at Work.
SCOTUSBlog
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
Share A divided Supreme Court on Thursday denied Florida’s request to allow it to temporarily enforce a law that makes it a misdemeanor to allow children at drag performances. The brief unsigned order means that the state cannot apply the law anywhere in the state while a Florida restaurant’s challenge to the law continues. Three justices – Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito, and Neil Gorsuch – indicated that they would have granted the state’s application, but they did not provide any explanation fo
OneLegal
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
Use this simple guide and learn about how to effectively construct a legal brief with actionable methods from an attorney with decades of experience. The post What is a legal brief and how do you write one? appeared first on One Legal.
JURIST
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
During a Cabinet meeting held Monday, the Nepalese government banned the social media platform TikTok, according to local newspaper Kantipur. Minister for Communication Rekha Sharma announced the decision by underlining the “negative effects of [the app] on social harmony and goodwill.” She also mentioned that preparations for the implementation of the decision are already underway.
Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker
Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.
Attorney at Work
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
Jamie Spannhake | 5 tips to help you manage the stress of practicing law so you can enjoy work — and life — more. The post Tips to Reduce the Stress of Practicing Law appeared first on Attorney at Work.
HowAppealing
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
“US Supreme Court’s Ethics Code Borrows From Other Judges — But Not Always; Supreme Court announced conduct code following controversies; Justices’ version reflects ‘unique institutional setting’”: Zoe Tillman of Bloomberg News has this report. Joan Biskupic of CNN has a news analysis headlined “ Why the Supreme Court says ethics controversies are just a ‘misunderstanding.’ ” In commentary, The Washington Post has published an editorial titled “ Supreme Court’
Paralegal Bootcamp
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
Are you aware of the power a paralegal mentor can have for someone’s paralegal career? In this interview with Ashley Stasiewich, a former paralegal turned full-time paralegal instructor at McEwen University in Canada, you’ll gain insight into the importance of mentorship and the impact paralegal mentors can have on aspiring paralegals. Ashley is a Sessional Instructor for the Paralegal Studies and Office Assistant Programs at McEwen University, and she has over 16 years of experienc
JURIST
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
UN experts released a statement on Tuesday raising concerns about the escalating human rights situation in Bangladesh. The statement, issued as the UN Human Rights Council concludes its periodic review of Bangladesh’s human rights record, points to a severe crackdown on human rights across multiple fronts. The experts highlighted a disturbing surge in political violence , the arrest of senior opposition figures, and the widespread arbitrary detention of political activists in the lead-up t
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Attorney at Work
NOVEMBER 12, 2023
I got a handwritten note in the mail the other day from a colleague. We live in the same neighborhood in Chicago, text about 30 times a week, and see each other at least once a month. However, we play Words With Friends with ferocity and two days before, I'd played high scoring tiles across three bonus spaces for a single word total of 119 points at the very end of the game.
HowAppealing
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
“The US supreme court’s new ‘ethics code’ is an embarrassment”: Columnist Moira Donegan has this essay online at The Guardian. The post “The US supreme court’s new ‘ethics code’ is an embarrassment” appeared first on How Appealing.
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
An alternative emerges. The post Breaking The Chokehold FedSoc Has On Right-Wing Legal Thought appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
The US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ruled on Monday that the Louisiana State Bar Association (LSBA) violated the US Constitution’s First Amendment when it tweeted several posts that were not “germane” to the legal profession. Since membership in the state bar is required for US lawyers to practice within the state, the court held that the bar’s communications must be related to the legal profession.
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
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
Erik Mazzone | A well-managed, focused team is your law firm's greatest competitive advantage. Advice on recruiting associate lawyers. The post The Law Firm Ecosystem: Recruiting Your Team appeared first on Attorney at Work.
HowAppealing
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
“Grand jury indicts Donna Adelson in Dan Markel murder two days after Miami airport arrest”: Jeff Burlew of The Tallahassee Democrat has this report. The post “Grand jury indicts Donna Adelson in Dan Markel murder two days after Miami airport arrest” appeared first on How Appealing.
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
Could it set a new precedent for intellectual property rights enforcement on the giant platform? The post Meta And Christian Louboutin File Joint Lawsuit Against Mexico-Based Counterfeiter appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
Armenia officially became the 124th State Party to the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Tuesday after Ambassador Mher Margaryan deposited Armenia’s accession documents in a ceremony held at the United Nations Office of Legal Affairs, where Margaryan presented the instrument of ratification to the Director of the Treaty Section. This ceremony is the conclusion of the accession process which began in 2022 when the government approved a law on Rome Statute ratification and a declaration
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Attorney at Work
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
Tabs3 Cloud includes access to the billing and financial features tens of thousands of legal professionals have come to trust. The post Cloud Billing and Financials Take Your Firm Wherever You Need to Go appeared first on Attorney at Work.
HowAppealing
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
“‘Passion and Prejudice’: Mitsubishi Seeks to Overturn Nearly $1B Defective Seatbelt Verdict; The filing comes on the heels of a motion for delay damages that seeks to raise the total award to more than $1 billion, and at a time when both sides are expanding their appellate firepower.” Max Mitchell of The Legal Intelligencer has this report , in which I am mentioned.
LawSites
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
Thomson Reuters today delivered on its promise to integrate generative AI within its flagship legal research platform, introducing AI Assisted Research in Westlaw Precision, available immediately to all U.S. Precision customers at no extra cost. It also previewed its coming integration of Casetext CoCounsel as an AI legal assistant across multiple TR products, including Westlaw Precision, Practical Law, Document Intelligence, and HighQ.
JURIST
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
Human Rights Watch (HRW) raised concerns on Tuesday about a new vehicle tracking system in Uganda. In a statement , the organization said that the system “which allows the government to track the real time location of all vehicles in the country, undermines privacy rights, and creates serious risks to the rights to freedom of association and expression.” Uganda announced the launch of the Intelligent Transport Monitoring System (ITMS) earlier this month.
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