Paralegal Bootcamp
NOVEMBER 10, 2021
It was my first day working at a law firm and I spent it in the filing room. Although I expected to be there, I still found it to be an onerous task. There were massive towers of paper scattered all over the place and only one me. I couldn’t understand why there was so much paper. I sifted through the piles, reading the correspondence and familiarizing myself with the files.
Attorney at Work
NOVEMBER 8, 2021
Law students and young lawyers often ask more seasoned lawyers what it takes to be a great lawyer. There are lots of answers to that difficult question, though admittedly, it may depend on who you ask, how long they’ve been practicing, and their practice area. For me, an often overlooked answer is the competency of being intellectually curious and asking questions.
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Above The Law
NOVEMBER 10, 2021
An attorney admitting that a mistake has been made can go a long way toward building trust.
JURIST
NOVEMBER 6, 2021
A Staff Correspondent for JURIST in Mauritius says that a new petroleum bill advancing in that Indian Ocean country off the coast of Africa has significant implications for climate change and raises concerns about corruption, conflict of interest, and government mismanagement. For privacy and security reasons we are withholding his name and institutional affiliation.
Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor
The difference between a paralegal and an exceptional paralegal isn't just competence—it's the bold initiative to anticipate needs, master hidden firm dynamics, and transform challenges into opportunities that showcase your indispensable value. Join this webinar with attorney Joe Stephens to get an insider's perspective into how you can become a strategic asset to your practice!
ABA Journal
NOVEMBER 11, 2021
After Craig Baxley connected a plastic tube to vials of drugs to stop the heart of a condemned South Carolina inmate, he asked God to…
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Above The Law
NOVEMBER 11, 2021
Demands for an investigation into the hiring of Crystal 'I HATE BLACK PEOPLE' Clanton.
JURIST
NOVEMBER 6, 2021
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) will review a conviction of several climate activists for protesting on Swiss bank Credit Suisse’s grounds. While the activists were initially acquitted in January 2020 , the Swiss appeal court reversed that decision. The case was seen as an important precedent for climate protestors. The climate protestors were university students and were charged with trespassing and imposed a US$22,200 fine.
ABA Journal
NOVEMBER 8, 2021
Attorney at Work
NOVEMBER 7, 2021
MyCase , a long-standing case management software provider, has established itself as an effective all-in-one solution for law firms, jam-packed with in-house features. Thus, MyCase has traditionally restricted the number of integration partners to only the most popular and ubiquitous technology platforms, like Microsoft Office and MailChimp, to name two.
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.
The Crime Report
NOVEMBER 8, 2021
A report from cybersecurity company Palo Alto Networks revealed that hackers with potential ties to China targeted at least 370 organizations running potentially vulnerable Zoho servers in the U.S. alone, successfully compromising at least one, as part of a wider global campaign, according to The Hill. The compromised groups operated in the defense, education, energy, healthcare and the technology sectors, with a potential focus on servers used by companies working with the Department of Defense
JURIST
NOVEMBER 6, 2021
India’s Ministry of Law and Justice released Friday the Draft Mediation Bill, 2021 , inviting comments and suggestions from all stakeholders. The bill aims to promote, encourage and facilitate mediation in the country, particularly institutional mediation. In a press release , the Ministry said, “since the laws on Mediation are contained in several enactments including rules and regulations, it was felt necessary to ascertain the present statutory framework on mediation and bring an umbrella leg
ABA Journal
NOVEMBER 8, 2021
The 5th U.S.
Attorney at Work
NOVEMBER 11, 2021
In a culture where assignments often come in the form of a late-night email with the subject line “Over to you,” or a partner’s frantic wave to an associate who just happens by, terms like “resource management” and “work allocation” might sound foreign — at minimum, something best left to the accountants. But, as viGlobal’s CEO explains, large firms are looking at more systematic ways to distribute the work for a host of good reasons, including kee
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Above The Law
NOVEMBER 8, 2021
Just in time to kick off the holiday shopping season.
JURIST
NOVEMBER 11, 2021
The US Supreme Court on Wednesday heard oral arguments in a case with critical implications for the Highway Beautification Act. City of Austin v. Reagan Advertising considers whether the Austin city code’s distinction between on-premise signs, which may be digitized, and off-premise signs, which may not, is a facially unconstitutional content-based regulation under the First Amendment. .
The Crime Report
NOVEMBER 8, 2021
NYC Correction Commissioner Vincent Schiraldi. New York City offers a model to the rest of the country of what a “post-mass incarceration” jurisdiction would look like, says the city’s corrections boss. The recent headlines about human rights abuses and abysmal conditions at the sprawling Rikers Island jail should not detract attention from the progress New York has made in reducing both violent crime and the incarcerated population, argues Department of Correction Commissioner Vincent Schiraldi
Attorney at Work
NOVEMBER 9, 2021
You know that Microsoft Word automatically replaces some text as you type, but did you know you can customize the AutoCorrect settings? These tips, adapted from Affinity Consulting Group ’s “Microsoft Word for Legal Professionals,” will speed up your document drafting. How Microsoft Word AutoCorrect Works. AutoCorrect uses a simple matrix to determine when to replace the characters you type with different text.
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?
ABA Journal
NOVEMBER 8, 2021
Law school admissions officers are becoming choosier amid a surge in law school applicants.
JURIST
NOVEMBER 10, 2021
The Ontario Court of Appeal (ONCA) ruled Monday that the governments of Canada and Ontario have broken a pair of 1850 treaties with the Anishinaabe peoples by capping the annual payment at a few dollars per year in exchange for a large area of the northern part of Ontario. The Robinson-Huron Treaty and Robinson-Superior Treaty promised an exchange of use and occupation of an area of land inhabited by the Anishinaabe peoples that stretched from the northern shores of Lake Huron and Lake Superior
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 8, 2021
Just. get vaccinated people. It's not that difficult.
Attorney at Work
NOVEMBER 7, 2021
MyCase , a long-standing case management software provider, has established itself as an effective all-in-one solution for law firms, jam-packed with in-house features. Thus, MyCase has traditionally restricted the number of integration partners to only the most popular and ubiquitous technology platforms, like Microsoft Office and MailChimp, to name two.
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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.
ABA Journal
NOVEMBER 11, 2021
A Pittsburgh lawyer was charged with disorderly conduct Wednesday after he took off his pants to go through a metal detector at a downtown courthouse.
JURIST
NOVEMBER 8, 2021
The head of the UN Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar, Nicholas Koumjian, said Friday that widespread and systematic attacks mounted against civilians amount to crimes against humanity. The Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar (“Myanmar Mechanism”) was established by the UN Human Rights Council in September 2018 to collect evidence on international crimes and prepare files for criminal prosecution.
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 8, 2021
There's no federal defender in the Southern District of Georgia, and it shows.
Attorney at Work
NOVEMBER 12, 2021
How can an attorney increase their overall collection rate, decrease outstanding accounts receivable and substantially reduce time spent on billing? By offering clients a “Buy Now, Pay Later” (BNPL) option. BNPL can be a game-changer for your firm, and adding it as one of your accepted payment methods is about to get even easier with ClientCredit, a new offering from LawPay.
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