Above The Law
APRIL 10, 2024
The office can drain a lawyer. Keep it upbeat. The post Biglaw Firm Hosts Therapy Dogs To Provide ‘Fun, Memorable’ Office Experience appeared first on Above the Law.
CARET Legal
APRIL 8, 2024
The relentless pursuit of billable hours in the legal profession often leads to overwork and burnout, undermining lawyers’ well-being and job satisfaction. In the demanding world of legal practice, the pressure to accumulate billable hours is a persistent challenge, affecting lawyers’ work-life balance, mental health, and overall job satisfaction.
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Attorney at Work
APRIL 8, 2024
Why are SIEMs for law firms is important? In the simplest terms, it's a security solution that detects threats before your firm is impacted. The post What the Heck Is a SIEM and Why Do Law Firms Need Them? Here’s Your Primer appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
Conflict of Laws
APRIL 9, 2024
Parallel proceedings in international commercial litigation between the courts of different countries have long been discussed and explored, for which the Brussels I Regulation in the EU provides a good model for solution although it is still a problem at the global level and an obstacle for the Hague Jurisdiction Project. However, it seems that so far no enough attention has been paid to the problem of parallel proceedings between international commercial litigation and arbitration.
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.
Above The Law
APRIL 9, 2024
Business intelligence at law firms is important — and all over the map. Tell us about yours and get a chance at a $250 gift card. The post Frankensystem Or Optimized Solution? We Want To Benchmark Your BI appeared first on Above the Law.
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LawSites
APRIL 9, 2024
Timing is everything, it is said, and so it was either ironic or fateful that Maptician — developed as a hoteling platform to help law firms and businesses manage office space — launched in 2019, just before the pandemic and a period in which offices once bustling with people turned into downtown ghost towns. But the company quickly adapted, says its CEO Alaa Pasha , expanding its platform to help law firms manage the new normal of hybrid offices and return to work, and it has continued to e
LawSites
APRIL 10, 2024
If you missed it last Friday, here is Legaltech Week for April 5, 2024. Among our topics: Banning “nonlawyer,” updates from the International Association of Privacy Professionals, lawyer chastised for Microsoft Word screw-up, and more. You can always catch all prior episodes as a podcast or on YouTube. In addition to regular panelists Niki Black, Caroline Hill and Stephanie Wilkins, we were joined by guest panelists Cassandre Coyer and Isha Marathe of Law.com and Greg Lambert of
Above The Law
APRIL 9, 2024
A partner's death is making lawyers reassess the long hours that are often required to complete the work at Biglaw firms. The post Do Biglaw’s Long Hours Need A ‘Trigger Warning’? After The Death Of A Partner, This Lawyer Says Yes appeared first on Above the Law.
Law 360
APRIL 8, 2024
Prickett Jones & Elliot, Grant & Eisenhofer PA, and Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check will together represent a proposed class of investors in grill maker Weber Inc. in consolidated litigation in Delaware's Court of Chancery over a $3.7 billion squeeze-out by private equity firm BDT Capital Partners LLC, Chancellor Kathaleen St. Jude McCormick decided on Monday in what she described as a "close call.
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
APRIL 7, 2024
The Brazilian Supreme Court ordered X Corp. (formerly Twitter) to remove certain users from its platform, the social media company announced on Saturday. X’s Global Government Affairs account said that the company was “forced by court decisions to block certain popular accounts in Brazil,” adding that no reason was provided as to why or any details given regarding the posts that allegedly violate the law.
ClimateChange-ClimateLaw
APRIL 9, 2024
In a transformative moment for European and global climate litigation, the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) ruled today that the state has a positive duty to adopt, and effectively implement in practice, regulations and measures capable of mitigating the existing and potentially irreversible future effects of climate change. In Verein KlimaSeniorinnen Schweiz and Others v.
SCOTUSBlog
APRIL 12, 2024
Share California homeowner George Sheetz won a victory at the Supreme Court on Friday in his challenge to the constitutionality of a fee that he was required to pay the county to receive a permit to build his home. In a unanimous decision authored by Justice Amy Coney Barrett, the justices agreed with Sheetz that conditions on building permits should be subject to heightened scrutiny even if they were authorized by legislation, rather than imposed on an individual basis by administrators.
Above The Law
APRIL 11, 2024
The case centers on two Old Navy T-shirts with the word ‘coach’ printed on them. The post Coach Is Suing Gap, Inc. For Trademark Infringement appeared first on Above the Law.
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JURIST
APRIL 12, 2024
The Supreme Court of Canada found Friday that the government acted dishonestly when it reneged on an 1877 treaty to an Alberta indigenous community and allowed for declaratory relief. The case concerned the Blood Tribe, which is a member tribe of the Blackfoot Confederacy of First Nations. In 1877, the Crown and the Blackfoot Confederacy signed Treaty No. 7.
LawSites
APRIL 11, 2024
While the last few years have brought an abundance of new and innovative legal tech products to market, the fact of the matter is that not every new product will succeed. Inevitably, for whatever reason, some products fail. But one thing for certain is that while some products shut down with a whimper, others go out with a bang. Let’s revisit five of the most momentous legal tech fails of the last 10 years. 1.
ClimateChange-ClimateLaw
APRIL 10, 2024
The three much-awaited judgments issued by the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) on April 9, 2024 are truly historic and unprecedented. In Verein Klimaseniorinnen Schweiz and Others v. Switzerland , the Grand Chamber established that climate change is “one of the most pressing issues of our times” and poses a threat to human rights. With this ruling, the Court confirmed that States have a positive obligation to adopt measures to mitigate climate change under Article 8 of the ECHR, the right
Above The Law
APRIL 8, 2024
Big changes in the T14, along with some of the largest rankings tumbles and gains. The post The 2024-2025 U.S. News Law School Rankings Are Here appeared first on Above the Law.
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JURIST
APRIL 6, 2024
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Guyana released a statement on Thursday condemning Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s action to enact “the Organic Law for the Defense of Guyana Esequiba,” which reflects the results of the December referendum in which Venezuelan citizens voted to support a claim of sovereignty over the Essequibo region.
LawSites
APRIL 10, 2024
The e-discovery company CS Disco today announced that its board of directors has named Eric Friedrichsen as president and chief executive officer, filling the slot vacated when the company’s cofounder Kiwi Camara stepped down as CEO last September in the wake of allegations that he had groped a female employee. Since Camara’s departure, Scott Hill , who had been a member of DISCO’s board since 2021, had served as interim CEO while the board searched for a permanent successor.
My Shingle
APRIL 12, 2024
Are you interested in what generative Ai can do but haven’t had a chance to spend the time experimenting, or even sitting through an hour-long webinar? Here are two resources that won’t take more than ten minutes of your time. First up – a summary comparison of five gen AI platforms and their legal research… The post Some GenAI to Help Your New Law Firm appeared first on My Shingle.
Above The Law
APRIL 12, 2024
The work of artificial intelligence definitely still needs to be reviewed by a lawyer. The post Artificial Intelligence May Not Disrupt The Legal Profession For A While appeared first on Above the Law.
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
APRIL 6, 2024
The Argentine court issued a decisive ruling Friday condemning Archbishop Mario Cargnello of Salta, alongside three other clergy members, for their involvement in gender violence against a group of nuns. The case, which centers around allegations of violence against Carmelite Nuns of the San Bernardo Convent, stemmed from the nuns’ support for devotion to the “ Virgen del Cerro ” (Virgin of the Hill), a figure not recognized by the Church.
LawSites
APRIL 12, 2024
Two teams of law students, as part of their education at Brigham Young University Law School, have developed applications targeting issues of access to justice, and today, on the last day of classes, they will showcase what they have built at a special event expected to be attended by members of the local legal and […]
OneLegal
APRIL 12, 2024
Law firms are adopting tech, from revolutionary AI tools to document review. Are AI lawyers next? The post AI lawyers: Are robots coming for your job? appeared first on One Legal.
Above The Law
APRIL 10, 2024
Much to ASS Law's chagrin, 'our professors get cited in more law reviews,' isn't how most people evaluate law schools. The post Law School Held Back In U.S. News Rankings Just Because No One Thinks It’s Actually A Good Law School appeared first on Above the Law.
Speaker: Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader
In today’s competitive market, pricing is more than just a number — it’s the cornerstone of profitability. The right pricing strategy ensures that you capture the true value of your offering, paving the way for sustainable growth and long-term success. Join Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader, in this exclusive session where he will explore how a well-crafted pricing approach balances customer perception with business objectives, creating a powerful tool for securing both competitive advantage a
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