Paralegal Bootcamp
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Below are 5 paralegal mistakes (and a bonus one) to avoid early on in your career. I’m going to share some of the biggest pitfalls that I see new paralegals make early in their careers that could be holding you back. And if you’re making any of them, what you can do to self-correct now so that it isn’t detrimental to your paralegal career. 1.
Attorney at Work
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
Sasha Berson | Your law firm should be a valuable asset that someone, someday, will buy and pay you handsomely for. Now, how do you get there? The post Building a Valuable Law Firm: A Road Map to a $5 Million Business appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms & Lawyers.
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OneLegal
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
For attorneys new to AI, the journey into legal PA promises not just enhanced efficiency and precision but also a renewed perspective on the art of practicing law. The post Revolutionizing litigation: The power of legal predictive analytics appeared first on One Legal.
Law 360
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
While attorney burnout remains a perennial issue in the legal profession, shifting post-pandemic expectations mean that law firms must adapt their office cultures to retain talent, say Kevin Henderson and Eric Pacifici at SMB Law Group.
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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
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
How to best leverage generative AI as an early adopter with ethical use. The post Early Adopters Of Legal AI Gaining Competitive Edge In Marketplace appeared first on Above the Law.
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Above The Law
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
Associates said they would leave their firms thanks to a loss of flexibility associated with office attendance policies. The post Associates Will Never Be Fully Satisfied Without Work-Life Balance appeared first on Above the Law.
ALPS
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
From time to time, I get involved in conversations with lawyers who have called in with a question or concern, and as we talk through the situation, it becomes clear that part of the problem is the lawyer doesn’t know who his client is. These are the times I find myself asking “How in the world does this happen?” Here is one example.
Attorney at Work
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Before determining whether debt is good or bad, we need to distinguish between two kinds of law firm debt: a line of credit and term debt. The post Law Firm Debt: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms & Lawyers.
Above The Law
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Even for lawyers who aren’t tallying their 0.1s, this tech is a business ‘lifesaver.’ The post Why Better Time Tracking Will Stop Your Firm From Throwing Money Away 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?
Above The Law
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
'Prompt engineering' is a hot topic, but what if every generative AI tool has a different vision of what amounts to a good prompt? The post Artificial Intelligence Prompts And When The Source Of The Error Is NOT Between The Keyboard And The Chair appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
UN Special Rapporteur on Torture, Alice Jill Edwards, urged the UK government Tuesday to stop the impending extradition of Julian Assange to the US. She urged the government to carefully consider Assange’s appeal and cited significant concerns that his extradition could put him at risk of treatment amounting to torture. The Special Rapporteur called for the British government to reconsider the extradition order and make sure it complies with the absolute prohibition against sending individ
Attorney at Work
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
Three tips to improve your law firm call-answer process, because the phone remains the tool of choice for people searching for a lawyer. The post Who’s Answering Your Phones? 3 Tips to Improve Your Law Firm’s Call-Answer Process appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms & Lawyers.
Paralegal.edu
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
On Saturday, February 17, 2024, at 10:00 AM Central, Center for Advanced Legal Studies (CALS) will hold its 73rd 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 better acknowledge the accomplishments of all graduates.
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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.
LawSites
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
In the blur of activity that was last week, I attended two legal tech conferences, plus an adjacent legal technology summit. After starting the week in New York at the glitzy celebration of big law tech that is Legalweek , and ending it in Charlotte, N.C., at the Legal Services Corporation’s Innovations in Technology Conference devoted to tech for access to justice, I was both struck and troubled by the chasm between these two worlds and what it means for serving the legal needs of all.
JURIST
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
In a unanimous slip opinion, the US Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) waives sovereign immunity and that the federal government can be liable for incorrect debt reporting that damages credit scores. Justice Neil Gorsuch authored the opinion of the court. Gorsuch noted that the FCRA allows consumers to sue lenders who willfully or negligently supply false information about them to an entity that creates credit reports.
Attorney at Work
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Jay Harrington | New opportunities arise when you’re in the right place, at the right time, and in front of the right people. The challenge is knowing when, where and who is “right.” The post How to Get ‘Lucky’ When Building Your Legal Practice appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms & Lawyers.
Above The Law
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
This year, industry experts think that some digital health startups will have to confront their challenges more head-on than they did in 2023. Some companies may need to do things like fundraise at a lower valuation, explore opportunities for an acquisition or exit or, in some cases, consider the possibility of shutting down operations.
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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.
LawSites
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
It was a bathroom break that inspired Bradley Neal , a 3L at The George Washington University Law School , to develop a product that uses generative AI to help law students better understand and brief cases. Returning to class after a visit to the bathroom, he had lost the thread of the case the professor was discussing. He had not actually read the case, only a summary, and when she asked a question about it, it involved something the summary had not covered. “I’m sitting there thin
JURIST
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
A Tennessee city settled with the ACLU on Wednesday, agreeing to pay $500,000 for the harm caused by its anti-drag ordinance and policy. The city of Murfreesboro agreed to repeal the ordinance, which was designed to ban drag performances on public property, and end the policy that denied all special event permit requests from the LGBTQ+ advocacy group Tennessee Equality Project (TEP).
Attorney at Work
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
Introduce yourself to ensure the information is relevant. If someone else introduces you, use these public speaking tips to head off blunders. The post Public Speaking Tips: Introduce Yourself to Your Audience, Please! appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms & Lawyers.
Above The Law
FEBRUARY 4, 2024
Mayo Clinic has entered into a collaboration with TruLite Health — Mayo is helping the Phoenix-based startup develop its software platform designed to address providers’ clinical bias. The health system said it chose to collaborate with TruLite because of the platform’s potential to mitigate health inequities and enhance patient outcomes at the point of care.
ABA Journal
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Reports on social media about sexual harassment and assault during the New York Legalweek technology conference last week have led the event sponsor to issue…
JURIST
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
The US and the EU issued statements on Saturday and Friday highlighting their concerns over the Kosovo government’s recent actions in relation to the raiding of Serbian-run organisations, as well as the banning of Serbian currency. The US Ambassador to Kosovo, Jeffrey M. Hovenier, said that the US government was “deeply concerned about recent actions by authorities of the Government of Kosovo that have a direct and negative effect on members of the ethnic Serb and other minority comm
LDA PRO
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
In the intricate dance of property management, the need for an eviction specialist in Sacramento often arises, especially in locales like Sacramento, where the legal landscape adds complexities to the eviction process. LDA Pro Legal takes center stage as the go-to Eviction Specialist in Sacramento, offering comprehensive services that extend beyond the city limits to areas like Eviction Roseville.
Above The Law
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
Miller challenged the NFL's head coaching diversity initiative in a bold gambit to get more search engine traffic. The post Stephen Miller Announces Attack On NFL… Because It’s Super Bowl Week 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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