CARET Legal
MAY 8, 2024
In a high-pressure environment where every second counts, managing time poorly can lead to a domino effect of problems that can be detrimental to your firm’s success. As a law firm owner, you’re no stranger to the whirlwind of activities that fill your day. From court appearances to client meetings, and staff supervision to document preparation, it can often feel like a never-ending race against the clock.
Attorney at Work
MAY 7, 2024
Starting a new job is a leap of faith. A solid employee onboarding process makes the leap much easier The post From Hire to Higher: 6 Ways to Improve Employee Onboarding appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
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ClimateChange-ClimateLaw
MAY 8, 2024
Lawyers, bar associations, and law societies have an important but not fully recognized role to play in achieving the net zero goal in the Paris Agreement. Over the last few years, a unique collaboration involving the American Bar Association (ABA), the International Bar Association (IBA), the Brazilian Bar Association (OAB), and the Law Society of England and Wales (LSEW) has begun to discuss the role of lawyers in combatting climate change and share best practices.
Above The Law
MAY 6, 2024
Sidley and Weil will have one office each in mainland China after these closures are complete. The post More Top Biglaw Firms Are Closing Offices In China 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
Above The Law
MAY 8, 2024
Will the justice be willing to take the comedian's offer? He's even including a luxury motor home! The post John Oliver Tries Yet Again To Bribe Clarence Thomas Into Retiring From SCOTUS With $1 Million A Year Offer appeared first on Above the Law.
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Law 360
MAY 8, 2024
Years of participation in swimming events, especially in the open water, have proven to be ideal preparation for appellate arguments in court — just as you must put your trust in the ocean when competing in a swim event, you must do the same with the judicial process, says John Kulewicz at Vorys.
Attorney at Work
MAY 8, 2024
Gray Robinson | The effects of stress can be reversed by focusing on some simple countermeasures throughout the day. The post How to Reverse the Effects of Stress appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
iHire
MAY 8, 2024
Sure, free pizza is great, but have you ever wondered what employees actually want when it comes to workplace perks? Save your spot for our next live webinar and Q&A to find out.
Above The Law
MAY 8, 2024
The benefits that can be realized by having a solid connection with other lawyers to a matter are priceless. The post Clients Shouldn’t Mind If Lawyers Get Along With Adversaries 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?
JURIST
MAY 8, 2024
A class action complaint filed this week accuses New York prison officials of holding disabled inmates in solitary confinement in violation of state law. Solitary confinement has been a core feature of the US penal system since the 18 th century — dating back to the earliest state prisons, where the inmates seen as most depraved were isolated to prevent the spread of their moral influence.
Attorney at Work
MAY 9, 2024
With the shift toward remote collaboration, we're witnessing a significant shift from the traditional “pen-holder" approach to document management to a more dynamic and collaborative method of co-authoring legal documents. The post The Future of Collaboration: Embracing the Digital Shift in Co-Authoring Legal Documents appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
LawSites
MAY 9, 2024
When the American Bar Association’s ethics panel finally got around to issuing an opinion on lawyer blogging in 2018 — a full two decades after lawyers had started blogging — it conjured for me the image of Rip Van Winkle, who fell asleep in 1769 and awoke 20 years later, having slept through the Revolution.
Above The Law
MAY 6, 2024
There are over 100 campuses hosting protests right now, but those schools don't get cheap Google hits so these principled conservatives are just mad at Columbia. The post Federal Judges Say They Won’t Hire From Columbia, Leveraging Their Public Offices To Bully An Institution They Don’t Like 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.
JURIST
MAY 7, 2024
UN independent human rights experts warned Monday that violations of women and girls’ rights in Haiti are “continuing with impunity.” They said in a statement that increasing levels of violence, along with corruption and poor governance, are undermining the rule of law in Haiti, resulting in a weakening of the justice system. According to the experts women and girls disproportionately suffer from the crisis in the country, with pre-existing inequalities and gender-based discrim
Attorney at Work
MAY 6, 2024
Jay Harrington | You need a simple strategy — a one-page marketing plan — that prioritizes rapid action you can build on. The post Legal Marketing Strategy Made Simple: What, Who, Where, How and When appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
ABA Journal
MAY 9, 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
MAY 6, 2024
Lockheed Martin alleged in court filings that Howmet cut off the supply of titanium after the aerospace giant refused to agree to higher prices, threatening production of the F-35. The post Lockheed, Howmet Settle Lawsuit Over F-35 Titanium 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.
JURIST
MAY 10, 2024
The US Supreme Court decided Thursday that police officers may continue to seize cars that defendants allegedly use to commit a crime, without an immediate hearing. States often allow that kind of seizure—known as civil forfeiture—when officers believe that the car is connected to a crime in which the owner is not involved. Justice Kavanaugh, writing for the majority, noted that the constitutional right to due process depends on the circumstances.
Attorney at Work
MAY 7, 2024
NetDocuments Product Review | Cloud-Based DM for Law Firms. NetDocuments offers secure, cloud-based storage with powerful search & AI-powered workflows for law firms. The post Search and Rescue: NetDocuments Is Still On Top in Document Management for Law Firms appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
LDA PRO
MAY 7, 2024
Every landlord dreads the prospect of facing tenant eviction. It’s a very stressful and time-consuming process that disrupts rental income and creates uncertainty. But what if there was a way to navigate eviction efficiently, minimizing downtime and ensuring legal compliance? This is where LDA Pro comes in. The trained paralegals specialize in providing fast eviction services for landlords, ensuring a smooth and swift resolution to tenant issues.
Above The Law
MAY 8, 2024
Take his gavel away ASAP. The post Judge Removed After Trying To Beat Prosecutors At Their Own Job, Etc. appeared first on Above the Law.
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
MAY 5, 2024
Asylum Aid, a leading UK charity providing free legal advice and representation to asylum seekers and refugees, announced on Friday that it was launching legal action against the Home Office’s Safety of Rwanda plan to “ensure that all individual cases against removal to Rwanda are properly considered.” The charity said its legal action against the Rwanda plan aims to ensure the government does not overlook “evidence of individual risk in Rwanda cases,” and to preven
Attorney at Work
MAY 10, 2024
Danielle DavisRoe | Microsoft 365 includes three apps — Bookings, Forms, and ToDo — that make it easy to streamline your work. The post Transform Your Law Practice With Three Microsoft 365 Apps appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
Sterno
MAY 6, 2024
By now, most lawyers have read something about litigation financing and how it can help bring resources to mitigate expenses and keep lawyers focused on cases. But how exactly does that work? How can your firm obtain financing on a case?
Above The Law
MAY 7, 2024
Conservative judges cite a former liberal Supreme Court justice to justify their boycott against Columbia. The problem is. it's a lie. The post Judges Boycotting Columbia Defend Decision Based On Outright Lie 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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