Above The Law
AUGUST 15, 2024
That's one way to keep yourself ahead of the competition. The post The More Revenue A Law Firm Has, The More They Can Increase Billing Rates appeared first on Above the Law.
Attorney at Work
AUGUST 15, 2024
Brooke Lively | What matters most to law firm buyers? The post What Do Law Firm Buyers Want? The 3 Things That Matter Most appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
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LawSites
AUGUST 12, 2024
It’s not quite BattleBots, but competitors LexisNexis and Thomson Reuters both made significant announcements today involving the development of generative AI legal assistants within their products.
Above The Law
AUGUST 13, 2024
Business development is still the best path forward to securing one’s future as a private practice lawyer. The post Taking Over: Women In Law Are Crushing It 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
Attorney at Work
AUGUST 14, 2024
Gene Commander | The post Strategic Slowness: A New Mantra for Law Firm Leaders appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
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JURIST
AUGUST 13, 2024
The United Nations’ International Organisation for Migration (IOM) warned that famine and floods will add to the ongoing challenges in Sudan on Monday. Sudan already faces displacement and significant loss of life after more than a year of civil war. The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) have reported famine conditions near Al Fashir in northern Darfur, where half a million displaced people are experiencing food shortage.
LDA PRO
AUGUST 13, 2024
Eviction is a complex legal procedure that requires precision and adherence to specific legal frameworks. LDA Pro Paralegals are integral to this process, specializing in drafting accurate and legally compliant landlord and tenant eviction notices. Their role is multifaceted, encompassing a deep understanding of landlord-tenant laws, meticulous attention to detail, and effective communication with landlords and tenants.
Intelligize Blog
AUGUST 15, 2024
It was supposed to be the attention economy’s version of the Super Bowl: Elon Musk interviewing Donald Trump. Instead, this week’s live conversation on Musk’s social media platform X with the Republican nominee was beset by technical glitches that Musk attributed to both hackers and X’s own “unforced errors.” But that’s just another Tuesday for the richest person in the world.
Attorney at Work
AUGUST 12, 2024
Sharpening your social awareness skills will better equip you to forge meaningful connections, inspire trust and achieve favorable outcomes. The post Reading the Room: Mastering Social Awareness as a Lawyer appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
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?
JURIST
AUGUST 12, 2024
The President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, Mirjana Spoljaric, said Monday that international humanitarian law (IHL) is “under strain” due to “noncompliance.” In a speech given to mark the 75th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions, Spoljaric raised concerns about “overly permissive interpretations” of IHL. She pointed to the violations of IHL occurring in war zones globally, including attacks on schools and hospitals, various obstacles to delivering humanitarian aid, and the
Paralegal.edu
AUGUST 14, 2024
On Saturday, August 24, 2024, at 10:00 AM Central, Center for Advanced Legal Studies (CALS) will hold its 74th Commencement Ceremony for graduates of its paralegal programs. Due to the large number of graduates who reside outside of the Houston area, this event will be presented via a virtual live stream to acknowledge the accomplishments of all graduates equally.
Above The Law
AUGUST 14, 2024
Caryn Devins Strickland’s ordeal highlights the need to pass the Judiciary Accountability Act (JAA) and extending Title VII protections to more than 30,000 federal judiciary employees. The post Public Defender’s Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Against The Federal Judiciary Highlights The Urgency Of Reform appeared first on Above the Law.
Attorney at Work
AUGUST 13, 2024
Book Review | "How to Hug a Porcupine" is full of practical tips for dealing with prickly people. The post Book Review: How to Hug a Porcupine appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
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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.
JURIST
AUGUST 12, 2024
The US District Court for the District of Columbia on Friday sentenced California resident David Nicholas Dempsey to 20 years imprisonment for attacking police in the course of rioting at the US Capitol on January 6, 2021. On September 9, 2021, Dempsey was indicted on 11 counts of crimes involving disruptive conduct in a restricted building, obstructing official proceedings and attacking police.
ABA Journal
AUGUST 13, 2024
A federal appeals court's decision Friday on the constitutionality of geofence warrants has “case-of-the-year importance,” according to a law professor's blog post.
Above The Law
AUGUST 13, 2024
which is very different than how people think of the liberal justices on the Supreme Court. The post No One Likes Clarence Thomas, Or Really *Any* Of The Conservative Supreme Court Justices appeared first on Above the Law.
LawSites
AUGUST 15, 2024
Imagine, if you will, a small backwater town into which one day a large shiny object falls from the sky and lands dead center on the main street of the town’s modest commercial center.
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JURIST
AUGUST 12, 2024
Muhammad Yunus, the interim leader of Bangladesh, was acquitted Sunday in a corruption case by a special court in Dhaka, according to an official of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) who spoke to The Daily Star. Yunus, a Nobel laureate, was acquitted by Judge Muhammed Rabiul Alam of the Special Judge’s Court-4 of Dhaka along with 13 others, including Nurjahan Begum, the government’s health advisor.
ABA Journal
AUGUST 14, 2024
The ABA Journal is read by half of the nation's 1 million lawyers every month. It covers the trends, people and finances of the legal profession from Wall Street to Main Street to Pennsylvania Avenue.
Above The Law
AUGUST 16, 2024
From the that's-not-how-any-of-this-works dept. The post Court To RFK Jr.: Fact-Checking Doesn’t Violate 1st Amendment Nor Does Section 230 Make Meta A State Actor appeared first on Above the Law.
CARET Legal
AUGUST 13, 2024
Legal practice management software empowers criminal defense attorneys to efficiently handle 50+ cases at once, ensuring effective representation and improved client outcomes. Criminal defense attorneys often find themselves juggling an overwhelming number of cases simultaneously. The challenge of providing effective representation while managing a high-volume caseload can seem insurmountable.
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!
JURIST
AUGUST 16, 2024
A US federal judge in Florida ruled on Thursday that the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) impending ban on non-compete clauses in employment contracts is likely unlawful and enjoined it. However, the judge only stopped the ban from going into effect against the plaintiff, a real estate broker, rather than blocking the FTC from enforcing the ban nationwide.
ABA Journal
AUGUST 14, 2024
Not much can strike more terror into the hearts of aspiring lawyers than the LSAT and the bar exam. Right now, these tests are having a moment.
Above The Law
AUGUST 16, 2024
Advertisers aren't the only audience jumping ship. The post Elon Musk’s Warmongering Prompts UK Lawyers To Leave Twitter appeared first on Above the Law.
LLRX
AUGUST 16, 2024
Since the release of ChatGPT in November 2022, the world has seen an incredible surge in investment, development and use of artificial intelligence (AI) applications. According to one estimate, the amount of computational power used for AI is doubling roughly every 100 days. Researchers Gordon Noble and Fiona Berry turn our attention to the environmental impacts which have been largely overlooked.
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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