Attorney at Work
DECEMBER 3, 2024
It may seem easier to just let things slide … but ask yourself: Would you work for free? The post Want to Get Paid Faster? 7 Steps to Fix Your Law Firm Collections Process appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
OneLegal
DECEMBER 2, 2024
Considering hiring a paralegal? From qualifications and key skills, these tips will help you identify the best person for the job. The post Hiring a paralegal: What to know and what to look for appeared first on One Legal.
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Above The Law
DECEMBER 3, 2024
In order to address what ails the legal profession, change has to come from the top and the culture has to be wholly amended. The post Happy + Healthy Lawyers = Better Client Outcomes appeared first on Above the Law.
NCBA
DECEMBER 4, 2024
By Sarah L. White North Carolina’s eCourts platform has revolutionized how legal professionals file documents, manage cases, and access court records. However, as with any technology, there are challenges and limitations that users, including paralegals, face when using the system. In this article, we will explore common issues experienced with the File & Serve (eFiling) […] The post Navigating Issues with North Carolina File & Serve Platform: A Paralegal’s Guide, Part 1 first appe
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Attorney at Work
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Is ‘trusted advisor’ really the one and only success route for an attorney? The author argues that there are—and have always been—three different types of client relationships and three other sustainable models for professionals besides trusted advisors. It is a firm and widespread belief among attorneys that the one and only kind of client relationship […] The post Lawyer-Client Relationships: Three Successful Alternatives to the Trusted Advisor Role appeared first on Articles, Tips and T
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Attorney at Work
DECEMBER 2, 2024
Five Simple Tips to Survive Your Annual Office Holiday Party The office holiday party is here, threatening to send your anxiety into new realms of oh-my-golly. And you have to go. You, an introverted Gen-Z remote worker who lives in Teams and gamed your video background for eight months, now have to put on pants and walk […] The post The Office Holiday Party Preparedness Guide: How to Blend In and Get Out appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
NCBA Law Practice Management Blog
NOVEMBER 30, 2024
If you run a law firm that’s been around for any length of time, you’ve probably got paper files stored somewhere, taking up space, and costing you money. And, law firm owners tend to treat that as a ‘forever’ investment; they don’t see a way out of holding onto those paper files for all time. But, there are some steps you can take, to get rid of the hassle of long-term paper storage.
Above The Law
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Serious reviews of your cybersecurity and annual security changes mitigate risk and exposure and will keep class action lawsuits at bay. The post The Legal Landscape Of Privacy: Why Lawyers Must Keep Up With Change appeared first on Above the Law.
Above The Law
DECEMBER 5, 2024
Our friends at LegalOn Technologies share real world use cases on how legal professionals are transforming their contract review process. The post Now Is The Time For Efficiency Revolution In Contract Review appeared first on Above the Law.
Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker
Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.
JURIST
DECEMBER 5, 2024
Human Rights Watch (HRW) released a report on Wednesday documenting extensive human rights abuses by Saudi employers and apathy by state agencies. The report crafted a series of suggestions for Saudi agencies, employers, and relevant parties to curtail future abuses, which it argues are particularly salient following the kingdom’s bid for the 2035 FIFA World Cup.
HowAppealing
DECEMBER 4, 2024
“Supreme Court Inclined to Uphold Tennessee Law on Transgender Care; The justices heard arguments on Wednesday over whether Tennessee can ban some medical treatments for transgender youth; More than 20 other states have similar laws”: Adam Liptak and Emily Bazelon of The New York Times have this report. And Ann E. Marimow of The Washington Post reports that “ Justices appear likely to uphold Tennessee ban on treatments for trans teens; The justices’ ruling will have implication
Attorney at Work
DECEMBER 6, 2024
Rocket Matter Product Spotlight | Waiting until the end of the week to track time could cause you to lose 2550% of your law firm's billable hours. Capture more time with Rocket Matter Track. The post Effortless Time Tracking + QuickBooks = Your New Power Move appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
Above The Law
DECEMBER 4, 2024
The AO seems not to understand that there is no greater power disparity in the legal profession than between a fresh-out-of-law-school clerk and a life-tenured federal judge. The post Federal Judiciary Misleadingly Conflates Low Number Of Sexual Harassment Complaints With Lack Of Misconduct appeared first on Above the Law.
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JURIST
NOVEMBER 30, 2024
Amnesty International reported Thursday that Venezuelan authorities have systematically tortured and arbitrarily detained dozens of children following the country’s disputed July presidential election. Amnesty International’s investigation found that nearly 200 children have suffered serious mental and physical harm due to abuses committed by Venezuelan authorities.
HowAppealing
DECEMBER 6, 2024
“TikTok Faces U.S. Ban After Losing Bid to Overturn New Law; The law will ban the video app in the United States by Jan. 19 if its owner, ByteDance, does not sell it to a non-Chinese company”: Sapna Maheshwari of The New York Times has this report. Eva Dou, Drew Harwell, and Cristiano Lima-Strong of The Washington Post report that “ Appeals court upholds nationwide TikTok ban-or-sale law; The U.S.
Conflict of Laws
DECEMBER 6, 2024
On 56 December 2024, 18 private international lawyers from Australia, Hong Kong, Japan, New Zealand and Singapore came together at the University of Melbourne for the 2024 Asia-Pacific Colloquium of the Journal of Private International Law (JPIL). The colloquium was the first since 2018, when it had been held in Japan. The 2024 event was expertly hosted by Professor Richard Garnett and Professor Ying Khai Liew of the University of Melbourne Law School, and held at University House at UniMelbs Pa
SCOTUSBlog
DECEMBER 2, 2024
Share The Supreme Court on Monday morning heard oral arguments in a challenge to the Food and Drug Administration’s rejection of two companies’ applications to sell fruit-, candy-, and dessert-flavored liquids for use in e-cigarettes. A lawyer for the FDA urged the justices to leave the denials in place, citing the health and addiction risks of the products to young people.
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
DECEMBER 2, 2024
Amnesty International submitted on Monday a petition to the Pre-Trial Judges of the International Criminal Court (ICC) requesting an end to the ICC Prosecutor’s delay in starting the court’s investigation against Nigeria. Amnesty International submitted the request on behalf of victims of war crimes and crimes against humanity in northeast Nigeria.
HowAppealing
DECEMBER 3, 2024
“Democrat’s lead doesn’t budge after recount of NC Supreme Court race. But it’s not over.” Kyle Ingram of The News & Observer of Raleigh, North Carolina has this report. And Michael Hewlett of The Assembly has an article headlined “ The Never-Ending Supreme Court Race: Republican Jefferson Griffin has requested a hand recount as Democrat Allison Riggs maintains a 643-vote lead.
Attorney at Work
DECEMBER 4, 2024
The purported fact of an economic recovery depends on your perception. But pundits, being pundits, must have something to argue about, and one of the current flash points is whether a recovery of the legal economy is underway or whether were in for more of the same. If the optimists are correct, it will soon become easier for lawyers to get and keep jobs.
SCOTUSBlog
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Share The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments this morning in what could be one of the most significant cases of the term , a challenge to Tennessee’s ban on puberty blockers and hormone therapy for transgender teens. Twenty-four states have enacted similar laws in the past three years. Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles and commentary related to the Supreme Court.
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JURIST
NOVEMBER 30, 2024
A Russian District Military Court on Friday sentenced anti-war activist and former Moscow municipal deputy Aleksei Gorinov to an additional three years in prison, according to local media. The court found Gorinov guilty of “justifying terrorism” and ordered him to serve his sentence in a stricter prison facility than the one he is currently in.
HowAppealing
DECEMBER 3, 2024
“May It Please the Court: Trans Health Saved My Life.” Chase Strangio has this guest essay online at The New York Times. Online at The Los Angeles Times, Anthony D. Romero has an essay titled “ Taking trans rights to the Supreme Court isn’t about politics.” And online at USA Today, Brett Freeman has an essay titled “ My daughter is trans.
Attorney at Work
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Lawyers understand the high-stress loads of fellow lawyers. They are much more likely to get it and want to help in a confidential way. The post Lawyer Mental Health: Lawyers Reaching Out to Those With Problems appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
SCOTUSBlog
DECEMBER 6, 2024
Share Follow us on Bluesky ; we’ll have live updates as the court announces opinions on Tuesday, Dec. 10. Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles and commentary related to the Supreme Court. Heres the Friday morning read: US Supreme Court could allow broader curbs on transgender rights (Andrew Chung, Reuters) Root Inc. Investors Drop Petition to Supreme Court in Risks Case (Martina Barash, Bloomberg Law) Protests outside of Supreme Court capture growing fears for transgender
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