OneLegal
OCTOBER 11, 2023
The working hours of lawyers can extend far beyond our billable work, and the amount of additional hours can be a detriment. Maybe it's time we thought of a different approach? The post What you need to know about the working hours of lawyers appeared first on One Legal.
Attorney at Work
OCTOBER 11, 2023
Renee Pastor | The burden of student loans, other financial obligations and lifestyle creep, can lead to significant stress among attorneys. The post Should Your Law Firm Have a Director of Financial Wellness? appeared first on Attorney at Work.
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JURIST
OCTOBER 9, 2023
The European Commission reversed course late Monday evening as it retracted a decision to immediately suspend funding for Palestine over Hamas’s ongoing attacks on Israel. Janez Lenarčič, the European Commissioner for Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Management posted a retraction of the decision following criticism from some European political figures.
LawSites
OCTOBER 9, 2023
At its annual Clio Cloud Conference in Nashville today, the law practice management company Clio introduced an array of major new products and product updates, calling the series of announcements its most expansive product update ever in its 15-year history. (I discuss the product updates and enhancements in a separate post today.) New products include an add-on offering a suite of features designed for personal injury lawyers; Clio Duo, a proprietary generative artificial intelligence that will
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Above The Law
OCTOBER 10, 2023
Lawyers do more than lawyering and no one needs to have an ethical freakout over these uses. The post Helping Lawyers Wear The ‘Business Owner Hat’ With Artificial Intelligence appeared first on Above the Law.
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SCOTUSBlog
OCTOBER 7, 2023
Share The Petitions of the Week column highlights a selection of cert petitions recently filed in the Supreme Court. A list of all petitions we’re watching is available here. The Constitution constrains states from excessively burdening out-of-state commerce – a doctrine known as the dormant commerce clause, because it is implicit in the grant of power to Congress to regulate interstate commerce.
Above The Law
OCTOBER 10, 2023
Lawyers making around $162/hour here. The post Where Inexpensive Lawyers Call Home appeared first on Above the Law.
OneLegal
OCTOBER 9, 2023
Every individual undoubtedly finds their own method for best understanding cases. We’ve assembled a list of the top 10 things legal professionals can do to maximize their efforts when faced with this important task. The post 10 tips on how to read and summarize a case effectively appeared first on One Legal.
HowAppealing
OCTOBER 9, 2023
“At the Court Tuesday: two legal puzzles.” Lyle Denniston has this blog post. The post “At the Court Tuesday: two legal puzzles.” appeared first on How Appealing.
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
OCTOBER 12, 2023
Danielle DavisRoe | If you’re using the new Outlook interface, you’ll want to customize the settings to best meet your needs. The post 8 Settings to Change in the New Outlook Interface appeared first on Attorney at Work.
JURIST
OCTOBER 11, 2023
A UN special advisor expressed grave concern Tuesday over the rising threat of genocide and related crimes in Ethiopia. UN Under-Secretary-General and Special Advisor on the Prevention of Genocide Alice Wairimu Nderitu called attention to ongoing battles between government military forces and local militias, highlighting the critical need to address serious human rights violations such as mass executions, sexual assault and the destruction of property.
LDA PRO
OCTOBER 11, 2023
In the realm of estate planning and asset protection, a living trust is a powerful tool that can help individuals and families secure their financial future. The creation and management of living trust paperwork are essential steps in this process. At LDA Pro Legal, we understand the significance of proper estate planning, which includes living trust documentation.
Above The Law
OCTOBER 11, 2023
He's in a financial tailspin, and the IRS is another creditor. The post Rudy Giuliani Hit With $550K Tax Lien 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.
Attorney at Work
OCTOBER 13, 2023
Mark Haddad | How small law firms can address the opportunities and pitfalls brought by generative AI. The post Generative AI and the Small Law Firm: Leveling the Playing Field appeared first on Attorney at Work.
JURIST
OCTOBER 9, 2023
Taliban Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Abdul Qahar Balkhi announced Sunday that the de-facto Taliban authorities were suspending consular services at the Afghan embassies to Austria and the United Kingdom due to the diplomatic missions’ lack of coordination with Taliban leadership. However, both embassies appear to remain open. The Taliban’s announcement on X read, “Please note that these Embassies have not been transparent or coordinating their work with the Ministry of Foreign
ABA Journal
OCTOBER 11, 2023
Winston & Strawn has rescinded a New York University School of Law student’s job offer after learning about anti-Israel comments that the student made in…
Above The Law
OCTOBER 10, 2023
He won't rest till NY Times v. Sullivan is a thing of the past. The post Clarence Thomas *Really* Wants To Re-Write First Amendment Law appeared first on Above the Law.
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Attorney at Work
OCTOBER 10, 2023
Teddy Snyder | Let's test your attorney grammar skills with a communication quiz! Figure out if these sentences are fine or if you can make them better. The post The Practical Meaning of the Term ‘Law Practice’ appeared first on Attorney at Work.
JURIST
OCTOBER 7, 2023
Elizabeth Throssell, spokesperson for the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, opened a probe investigating a Russian airstrike on Thursday, which killed at least 51 civilians. In a press release from Geneva, Throssell condemned the attack and reiterated the importance of adhering and “strictly respecting” international humanitarian law.
ABA Journal
OCTOBER 12, 2023
Updated: A judge should be removed from office for exchanging more than 500 texts with a bailiff during a murder trial in which she mocked participant appearances and “displayed gross partiality,” according to a disciplinary petition filed by Oklahoma’s chief justice.
Above The Law
OCTOBER 13, 2023
But if the universe should send us this holy blessing. The post We Have Not Lived A Good Enough Life To Watch Mike Lindell Represent Himself Pro Se In Those Defamation Cases appeared first on Above the Law.
The Crime Report
OCTOBER 10, 2023
FIRST STEP ACT IN REVIEW Signed into law in December 2018, the First Step Act (FSA) now allows federal inmates to significantly reduce their actual penal custody time. That fits into the primary goal of The Act, which is to reduce recidivism among nonviolent offenders through greater emphasis on rehabilitation in the Bureau of Prisons. Prior to the FSA, federal inmates earned 54 days a year off their sentence under what is known as Good Conduct Credit (GCC).
JURIST
OCTOBER 13, 2023
Armenia made submissions to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Thursday. requesting provisional measures against Azerbaijan for what Armenia calls “ethnic cleansing” in the ethnic Armenian region of Nagorno-Karabakh. Armenia requested that Azerbaijan refrain from any actions which might breach Azerbaijan’s obligations under the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination ( CERD ).
ABA Journal
OCTOBER 10, 2023
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
OCTOBER 10, 2023
American Legal Technology Awards provides recognition for often thankless work. The post Awards Recognize The People Out Here Making Lawyering Suck Less appeared first on Above the Law.
Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor
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