Paralegal Bootcamp

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Chances are that when you think of failure you immediately have negative associations. Failure is a word that causes anxiety, tension, stress, and just generally makes us feel bad. We are not rewarded for our failures, and we often think of them as holding us back from bigger or better opportunities in our paralegal careers. Failure is one of the most important and underrated paralegal skills and learning how to reframe the way you view and talk about failure will help you thrive in any job.

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The Crime Report

OCTOBER 28, 2021

In recent years, drug addiction has been described as a public health crisis, but that perspective has mostly been missing in American courtrooms. Prosecutors’ focus on punishment has been both “ineffective” and “counterproductive,” a webinar sponsored by the Institute for Innovation in Prosecution (IIP) at John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York was told this week.

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LegalReader

OCTOBER 27, 2021

If you are disabled and can no longer work, you may want to apply for SSI or SSDI benefits.

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OCTOBER 25, 2021

A large part of practicing law is persuading someone to believe, act or agree with your client’s position, whether in a courtroom or boardroom or at a negotiation or dinner table. We seek to persuade juries, judges, colleagues, friends, family or the media that we are right, and others are not. Following these six principles will help you be a more persuasive lawyer.

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Why does it take 20-40 hrs. to create a compliant legal brief? TypeLaw analyzed 10,000+ briefs to determine the anatomy of the average brief—how many words, paragraphs, citations to the record, and more. See the research results in this infographic.

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The Estrin Report

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Chere Estrin’s “Are You Pretty Enough for your Job” was Featured in an Article on Fortune Magazine 10/27/21 Issue. “ Age discrimination is a problem. Botox isn’t the solution” the article’s author Emily Peck jumps right in … “Even as companies struggle to hire amid labor shortages and the so-called Great Resignation, older workers are having trouble finding jobs.

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Above The Law

OCTOBER 26, 2021

The loss of a pet is one of the most deeply life-altering events, yet seldom acknowledged in the workplace. It's time for that to change.

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Attorney at Work

OCTOBER 29, 2021

In large part, remote-work tech tools have been a boon during the past months. But danger lurks behind certain tech when working from home. SOMETHING WICKED THIS WAY COMES. Working remotely, whether part-time or full-time, requires a variety of technology. And, to be sure, remote-work tech tools are loaded with treats that keep our businesses humming while we work from home.

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OCTOBER 28, 2021

As technology evolves, the threat of cyber attacks also rises. When a law firm faces cyber attacks, it can lead to fines, penalties, malpractice lawsuits, investigations, and negative publicity.

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JURIST

OCTOBER 26, 2021

The Police Benevolent Association of the City of New York (NYC PBA) announced Monday that it filed a lawsuit seeking to enjoin Mayor Bill de Blasio from enforcing his recent vaccine mandate for municipal workers. Additionally, the NYC PBA shared that it filed a request for a temporary restraining order to prevent the mandate from being enforced while the lawsuit is pending.

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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!

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Above The Law

OCTOBER 29, 2021

The training offered by law librarians was critical for me in learning how to be more efficient with my time and find the best information possible for clients.

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Attorney at Work

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Developing an effective law firm marketing strategy takes time and money. Ensure you get results by avoiding these spending traps. If your law firm wants to grow, you need a solid marketing plan. With so many marketing options, how do you know the best way to spend your marketing dollars? How do you know if you are paying a reasonable price for marketing services and ads, or measure if the investment is worth it?

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ABA Journal

OCTOBER 25, 2021

A recent law grad clerking at Lowenstein Sandler in New York is set to marry Japan’s Princess Mako on Tuesday.

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JURIST

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Facebook employees have warned for years that the company was failing to police abusive content in countries where it was likely to cause harm, according to a report by Reuters. In recent years, Facebook has faced legal action for its role in enabling violence in certain countries. In 2021, the Gambia brought a genocide claim against Facebook before the International Court of Justice, alleging that Facebook played a key role in Myanmar’s genocide attempt on the Rohingya, an ethnic and religious

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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.

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Above The Law

OCTOBER 27, 2021

A new report pretty much proves what we all knew already.

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Attorney at Work

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Repeat clients are the most accessible and cost-effective prospects to target. . We all have our favorite “things” we choose to purchase again and again. Whether it’s the brand of coffee you most enjoy or a specific type of running shoes that allows you to perform well, most of us are repeat buyers of certain products. As consumers, we understand we have a choice.

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ABA Journal

OCTOBER 26, 2021

When cloud-based company Clio surveyed American consumers in 2018, 23% expressed an openness to working with a lawyer remotely.

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JURIST

OCTOBER 29, 2021

An Amazon seller on Thursday filed a proposed class-action suit claiming the retail giant discriminated against straight white cisgender men by creating support initiatives for creators of color and specialized search filters that allow shoppers to see results from minority-owned sellers. Jonathan Correll alleged that Amazon’s diversity campaigns, including Black History Month and Hispanic Heritage Month promotions, “denies equal accommodations, advantages, facilities, privileges, or services to

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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

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Above The Law

OCTOBER 25, 2021

The Top 25 'Best Value' law schools.

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Attorney at Work

OCTOBER 26, 2021

A million scary things at work can send you diving under the covers — even before the remote work and hybrid goblins came to play. H ere’s advice you can use to confront three of those workplace fears and send the demons packing. . Once past the age of trick-or-treating, we like to think we’ve kissed our last bogeyman goodbye. After all, we now know that zombies are merely figments, and it’s only dust bunnies populating the space beneath the bed.

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ABA Journal

OCTOBER 29, 2021

As the National Celebration of Pro Bono comes to an end, several legal aid organizations are reporting that pro bono work actually increased during the…

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JURIST

OCTOBER 23, 2021

The African Digital Rights Network (ADRN) think-tank released a study Thursday on privacy protections in six African countries. They found that governments in Africa are abusing new technology and surveillance laws to violate citizens’ privacy rights. The report is the first comparative analysis of African legal frameworks on surveillance covering Egypt, Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa, and Sudan.

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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?

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Above The Law

OCTOBER 26, 2021

We need more conservative law professors. But: What if we already have a lot of them?

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Attorney at Work

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Download the Client Intake Checklist! Ah, the client intake process — unquestionably one of the most time-consuming and laborious parts of being a lawyer. Yet, like it or not, it is one of the most critical elements of ensuring your law firm’s success. So don’t screw it up! First impressions are everything in life, and onboarding your new clients is no exception.

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ABA Journal

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Now that we’re well into the second year of the pandemic, remote working has become the norm.

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JURIST

OCTOBER 27, 2021

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has adopted an order ending China Telecom (Americas) Corporation’s ability to operate in the United States. The FCC directed China Telecom to discontinue any domestic or international services that it provides within sixty days of the Tuesday order pursuant to Section 214 of the Communications Act of 1934.

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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.

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