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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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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.
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.
LegalTalkNetwork
AUGUST 16, 2024
If you’re reading this blog, it’s likely because you’re either a legal professional with an empty bookshelf or you’re trying to come up with a gift idea for the lawyer in your life who’s impossible to buy for. In the fast-paced and ever-evolving world of law, books are one of the few things that can consistently bring smiles to people’s faces and allow readers to live a thousand lives.
ABA Journal
AUGUST 15, 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.
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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.
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.
Law 360
AUGUST 16, 2024
In this week's Taxation with Representation, Mars Inc. sets a 2024 record with its $36 billion acquisition of Kellanova, Carlyle inks a $3.8 billion purchase with Baxter International Inc., and Performance Food Group Co. agrees to a $2.1 billion cash deal with Cheney Bros. Inc.
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.
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.
JURIST
AUGUST 10, 2024
Amnesty International sent an open letter to the prosecutor of the International Criminal Court on Friday, calling for immediate action against Venezuela for its crimes under international law. The rights organization urged the prosecutor, Karim Khan, to take immediate action regarding the escalating human rights crisis in Venezuela, where security forces and pro-government groups have been responsible for numerous deaths and the arbitrary detention of thousands of people.
Above The Law
AUGUST 15, 2024
Not every argument needs to go in the brief. The post Disney’s Terrible Argument In Wrongful Death Case Should Be A Lesson For Biglaw Attorneys Everywhere appeared first on Above the Law.
Law 360
AUGUST 16, 2024
In its recent Loper Bright, Corner Post and Jakesy decisions, the U.S. Supreme Court fundamentally changed the Administrative Procedure Act in ways that undermine Congress and the executive branch, shift power to the judiciary, curtail public and business input, and create great uncertainty, say Alene Taber and Beth Hummer at Hanson Bridgett.
ABA Journal
AUGUST 15, 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.
Speaker: Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader
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