Above The Law
AUGUST 14, 2023
The latest in Biglaw layoffs, and more than a dozen lawyers will be left jobless. The post Biglaw Firm Plans To Cut 5% Of Its Workforce, Including Attorneys appeared first on Above the Law.
OneLegal
AUGUST 14, 2023
Learn about the steps required to become a paralegal in California; encompassing education, certification, skill development, and networking. The post How to become a paralegal in California appeared first on One Legal.
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Above The Law
AUGUST 15, 2023
Its meaning seems to change based on how much control the firm wants to exert over its attorneys. The post What Does ‘Flexibility’ Mean At Your Biglaw Firm? In True Lawyer Fashion, It Depends appeared first on Above the Law.
LawTechnologyToday
AUGUST 15, 2023
By Oliver Patterson , director of product management, VIPRE Security Group Law firms are entrusted with handling vast amounts of highly-sensitive information, ranging from financial data and medical records to insurance claims and personal client details. With strict compliance and regulatory requirements governing the legal profession, protecting this data is paramount.
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.
OneLegal
AUGUST 13, 2023
Learn about California eService and how eService can be used for documents as a quick, efficient and reliable way to process your court filings. The post eService: what is it and what do you need to know? appeared first on One Legal.
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JURIST
AUGUST 14, 2023
Law students from the European Union are reporting for JURIST on law-related events in and affecting the European Union and its member states. Jacky-Long Mouthuy is a law student at Maastricht University. He files this dispatch from Maastricht, Netherlands. As wildfires plague Cyprus, Greece, Italy, Slovenia, Spain and many other countries across the globe witness the effects of climate change, it’s apparent that the EU’s environmental policy is in trouble.
Above The Law
AUGUST 14, 2023
Size matters for law firms in the Big Apple. The post The 100 Largest Law Firms In New York (2022) appeared first on Above the Law.
Paralegal.edu
AUGUST 15, 2023
On Saturday, August 26, 2023, at 10:00 AM Central, Center for Advanced Legal Studies (CALS) will hold its 72nd 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.
EvidenceProf Blog
AUGUST 18, 2023
Federal Rule of Evidence 404(a)(2)(B) provides that subject to the limitations in Rule 412, a defendant may offer evidence of an alleged victim’s pertinent trait, and if the evidence is admitted, the prosecutor may: (i) offer evidence to rebut it;
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
AUGUST 18, 2023
In the latest iteration of Russia’s ongoing crackdown on dissent, a Moscow court on Friday ordered the detention of Grigory Melkonyants, co-chair of independent election monitoring organization Golos. The organization announced in a statement that the initial detention period was set at two months pending an investigation into charges that Melkonyants organized the activities of an “undesirable” NGO– a crime in Russia, punishable with six years in prison.
NCBA Law Practice Management Blog
AUGUST 18, 2023
Generally speaking, there are three types of reviews you’ll get online: great, middling and poor. You can ( and perhaps, should ) respond to every last one; but, each one requires a different level of tact. If you’re given a poor review online, you’re likely to be pretty peeved ; but, you can’t respond in kind, or release client confidences (ethics rules, people!
Paralegal Bootcamp
AUGUST 17, 2023
I recently received a question about prepping for trial and navigating your role as a trial paralegal with confidence and I thought it would be valuable to share these tips on our blog. When preparing for any trial, there can be a long list of to-dos, but do you know what is most important? In this article, I’m diving into the most important thing to keep in mind when supporting your attorney before and during trial and how you can not only be proactive, but indispensable to your team.
LawSites
AUGUST 18, 2023
The lawyer ranking and review company Best Lawyers has acquired Good2bSocial , a digital marketing agency that specializes in serving law firms, legal marketers, lawyers and organizations in the legal industry. With the acquisition, Best Lawyers will expand the services it offers law firms to include digital marketing strategy, content marketing, social media, search engine optimization and website development.
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JURIST
AUGUST 17, 2023
The German cabinet approved a draft bill Wednesday named “Act on the Controlled Use of Cannabis and Amending Other Regulations” that would legalize the controlled use of recreational cannabis. The legislation, based on a paper presented by Federal Minister of Health Karl Lauterbach and Federal Minister of Agriculture Cem Özdemir, seeks to address the limitations of the current drug policy on cannabis use.
NCBA Law Practice Management Blog
AUGUST 18, 2023
Have you ever had to write a client’s name over and over again – so many times , that you mess it up? They really hate that. How about adding the last of 5 children to an estate plan ? Now, was her middle name Elise of Eliza ? Honestly, who even knows any more. These sorts of simple errors are really obnoxious for clients; but, it’s also totally understandable why attorneys commit them.
The IP Law Blog
AUGUST 17, 2023
By: Weintraub Tobin Summer Associate Josh Concepcion The Ninth Circuit recently revisited the issue of “embedding” content by a website and its implication for copyright infringement claims. On July 17, 2023, the Ninth Circuit issued its opinion in Hunley v. Instagram, LLC , and affirmed the trial court’s ruling that Instagram, a social media platform, could not face liability for secondary infringement under the “Server Test” because plaintiffs could not prove infringement of their copyrighted
Above The Law
AUGUST 17, 2023
My money is on Clarence and Alito's decision coming out on the side of the people that paid them. The post The Supreme Court Could Overrule Rent Control In New York And Across The Nation appeared first on Above the Law.
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JURIST
AUGUST 17, 2023
Police in Marion County, Kansas must return items seized during an August 11 raid of a local newspaper office after Marion County Attorney Joel Ensey found on Wednesday that police had “insufficient evidence” to search the office in the first place. In conjunction with Ensey’s statement, the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) said an investigation into the Marion County police’s conduct remains open.
LawSites
AUGUST 15, 2023
The Seattle-based legal tech startup Clearbrief already uses artificial intelligence to strengthen your legal writing by finding the best evidence in the record to support your arguments (or debunk your opponent’s). But today the company is introducing two AI-powered features that further enhance the product by enabling legal professionals to instantly create hyperlinked timelines and ask questions of their documents.
Law 360
AUGUST 15, 2023
Tracking device manufacturer Tile Inc. and Amazon's recent partnership has resulted in a "dangerous" product that "exponentially magnified" stalkers' ability to track their victims, according to a proposed class action filed Monday in California federal court.
Above The Law
AUGUST 16, 2023
DeSantis says he's personally 'moved on' so Disney should stop trying to get their legal rights back. The post Ron DeSantis So Sure He’s Going To Win Disney Lawsuit That He’s Publicly Begging Bob Iger To Drop It 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
AUGUST 18, 2023
The UN said on Thursday that 62 humanitarian aid workers have been killed so far in 2023. The organization made the announcement on the 20th anniversary of the attack on the UN headquarters in Baghdad, Iraq, which led to the death of 22 individuals, including former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Sergio Vieira de Mello. In addition, the UN stated that South Sudan, where 40 attacks and 22 fatalities have been reported since August 16, is the most dangerous place to work for humanitarians.
LawSites
AUGUST 17, 2023
A new two-day conference devoted to knowledge management and innovation in the legal profession will debut in October in New York, organized by two of the leading consultants in the field. Described as “focusing on value, innovation, and knowledge management for legal professionals,” the Knowledge Management & Innovation for Legal Conference aims to become the premiere event of its type.
Law 360
AUGUST 16, 2023
An AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc. stockholder has petitioned Delaware's Chancery Court to authorize an early appeal to the state supreme court of a ruling allowing the theater giant to free up stock for sale through a share conversion and reverse split.
Above The Law
AUGUST 16, 2023
Individuals undoubtedly have a better connection with one another if they can see each other’s faces, and that takes the conversation to a different level. The post Either Everyone Goes On Camera During Virtual Calls Or No One Should appeared first on Above the Law.
Speaker: Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader
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