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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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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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.

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JURIST

OCTOBER 26, 2021

The Munich Higher Regional Court on Monday sentenced Islamic State (IS) woman Jennifer Wenisch to a total of 10 years in prison for membership in a terrorist organization abroad, aiding and abetting attempted murder by omission, and a crime against humanity resulting in death. The court found the defendant guilty of allowing her former husband Taha al-Jumailly to tie a five-year old Yazidi girl to a courtyard railing in scorching midday heat.

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LegalReader

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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The Estrin Report

OCTOBER 25, 2021

by Cher Estrin. In today’s market, good candidates are severely hard to find. Attorneys, paralegals, legal assistants, managers, marketing, IT, accounting – all legal professionals actually have the upper hand in this market. . I have never seen quite a market as this one. For the first time ever, employers are giving high hiring bonuses to paralegals and other legal professionals – previously unheard of.

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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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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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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.

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SCOTUSBlog

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Share The Supreme Court on Friday allowed a vaccine mandate for Maine health care workers to remain in effect, rejecting an emergency request from workers who argued that they should receive religious exemptions. The brief order was a rare instance of the court deferring to a state COVID-19 policy in the face of religious-rights claims, and the decision split the court’s conservatives.

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The Crime Report

OCTOBER 27, 2021

A coordinated 10-month effort on three continents has taken down a major drug and firearm ring operating on the Darknet, the murkiest area of cyberspace. Operation Dark HunTor resulted in the arrest of 150 individuals—including 65 in the U.S.—and the seizure of over $31.6 million in both cash and virtual currencies, lethal drugs, and firearms, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced Tuesday.

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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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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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Attorney at Work

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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The Crime Report

OCTOBER 25, 2021

The use of paraprofessionals to provide individualized information about defendants that could guide judges’ decisions about granting bail could reduce racial disparities in pretrial detention, argues Paul Heaton , the director of the Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School. In a paper published in the Indiana Law Journal , Heaton said the results of a Philadelphia pilot study that assigned “bail advocates” to w

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JURIST

OCTOBER 26, 2021

JURIST EXCLUSIVE – Law students and lawyers in Afghanistan are filing reports with JURIST on the situation there after the Taliban takeover. Here, a Staff Correspondent for JURIST in Kabul offers observations on the Taliban’s targeting of perceived or potential opponents in Afghanistan who publicly object to their policies, who were associated with the previous government, or who worked with foreign forces prior to the Taliban takeover.

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Patently O

OCTOBER 28, 2021

By Paul R. Gugliuzza, Professor of Law, Temple University Beasley School of Law and Jonas Anderson, Associate Dean for Scholarship and Professor of Law, American University Washington College of Law. The biggest story in patent law over the past three years has been the emergence of the Waco Division of the Western District of Texas as the undisputed capital of U.S. patent litigation.

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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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The Crime Report

OCTOBER 27, 2021

According to researchers at the University of California-Los Angeles’ COVID Behind Bars Data Project, which collects and analyzes data on the pandemic in corrections settings, at least a half-dozen states, including Florida and Georgia as well as Texas, provide even less information on COVID-19 cases and deaths in state prisons, local jails and juvenile detention facilities than they once did, reports Pew Stateline.

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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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Paralegal Brief Submitted Articles

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Warning: there may be jingles, pizza, chewing contracts and Alice in Wonderland costumes involved.

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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.

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LawSites

OCTOBER 27, 2021

The plot thickens in the ongoing copyright lawsuit by Thomson Reuters against ROSS Intelligence, as lawyers for TR have now subpoenaed documents from two companies not previously mentioned in the case, Fastcase, the legal research and publishing company, and Morae Global Corporation, a company that provides legal and compliance solutions to legal departments and law firms.

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The Crime Report

OCTOBER 27, 2021

High-ranking U.S. and Mexican officials recently met for the first time in years to discuss a fresh, “holistic” approach to dealing with the public security issues that affect both countries, reports the Courthouse News Service. The proposed “United States-Mexico Bicentennial Framework for Security, Public Health, and Safe Communities” is considered a fresh start to tackle the problems of drug addiction in the United States and drug violence in Mexico that have only grown worse under the Merida

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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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LawTechnologyToday

OCTOBER 25, 2021

This month, we asked our panel to tell us about technology training and support. Our Panelists: William Goren ( WG ), Dennis Kennedy ( DK ), Allison Shields Johs ( ASJ ), and John Loughnane (JL). How do you keep abreast of the changes in the law and its practice, specifically with regard to the benefits and risks associated with relevant technology?

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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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