Paralegal Bootcamp

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Good paralegal writing – the kind that grabs your attention and holds it – is hard to come by. Arguably, it is even harder to create. With the growth of fully remote positions in the legal world and the billions of emails that we send every year, making your written word count is important. From helping you land that coveted position to improving client communications, writing should be a tool that every paralegal can use proficiently.

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Above The Law

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

We suspect that many things we once thought impossible will be made possible by the new generation of AI. The post AI’s Impact On The Future of Law: Will Lawyers Survive? appeared first on Above the Law.

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Attorney at Work

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Bull Garlington | The most important soft skill of them all. The post Soft Skills: How to Hack Your Greatest Superpowers appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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Above The Law

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

The firm is trying to rightsize itself. The post Biglaw Firm Conducts Layoffs, Citing ‘Excess Capacity’ appeared first on Above the Law.

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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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LegalReader

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Black barbershops are social clubs, community gathers spaces.and now, therapy offices.

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Above The Law

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

What will the man tweet next? The post Has Elon Musk’s Acquittal Created A New Social Media Monster? appeared first on Above the Law.

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JURIST

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Prominent Tibetan Buddhist monk Geshe Phende Gyaltsen died in Chinese prison on January 26, according to Thursday reports from Radio Free Asia. Chinese authorities arrested Geshe Phende in March 2022. The Chinese Communist Party exercises predominant authority over Tibetan areas. In 2018, the Ministry of Public Security issued a notice declaring a wide range of social activities among Tibetans to be illegal, including local dispute resolution and giving public religious teaching.

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Paralegal.edu

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

On Saturday, February 18, 2023, at 10:00 AM Central, Center for Advanced Legal Studies (CALS) will hold its 71st 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 return to a virtual live stream to better acknowledge the accomplishments of all graduates.

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SCOTUSBlog

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Share After a Texas court reinstated his execution Wednesday, John Lezell Balentine took his final appeal to the Supreme Court, arguing that his death sentence should be reassessed in light of new evidence of juror misconduct and racial bias. The justices declined to block the execution in a brief, unsigned order with no recorded dissents. Texas executed Balentine by lethal injection on Wednesday evening.

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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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Above The Law

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

The ABA has not yet decided if it is okay for courthouses to have The Punisher skull flags displayed proudly during vigilante violence cases. The post The ABA Decides That Courtrooms Shouldn’t Still Have Confederate Flags In Them. Also, There Are Courtrooms With Confederate Flags Still In Them. appeared first on Above the Law.

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JURIST

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Moldova’s Security and Intelligence Service (SIS) Thursday confirmed efforts in the country to “undermine” its integrity and to “destabilize and violate public order.” In the SIS press release , the agency was careful to leave the source of the threat unnamed and did not disclose the threat’s specifics, citing risks to ongoing operations.

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LawTechnologyToday

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Our Panelists: Lance Johnson ( LJ ), Jim Calloway ( JC ), John Simek ( JS )), Brett Burney ( BB ), Darla Jackson ( DJ ), Emily Amara Gordon ( EAG ), Julie Bays ( JB ), Reid Trautz ( RT ), Joann L. Hathaway ( JLH) 1. What are you most looking forward to about TECHSHOW 2023? LJ: Being able to go. JC: Automation is becoming critical for lawyers, so I’ll be attending sessions on automation, bots, and AI.

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ClimateChange-ClimateLaw

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

By Ama Francis* Ama Francis speaking in the “People on the Move: Seeing the Opportunities” session at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2023 in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, 19 January. Copyright: World Economic Forum/Jakob Polacsek From January 16-20, 2023, leaders in politics, business, civil society, media, and academia gathered in Davos, Switzerland, for the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting to discuss some of the world’s most pressing issues.

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Above The Law

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

We all rise together. But if you fall, you fall on your parent's health insurance policy. The post Iowa Legislators Invite 9th Graders To Make Factory Work Great Again appeared first on Above the Law.

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JURIST

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

The Australian Greens party Monday introduced a bill to parliament asking the government to take in 150 refugees living in Nauru and Papua New Guinea (PNG), who have been there for a decade seeking asylum in Australia. “After ten long years of offshore detention it is abhorrent that about 150 people remain exiled in PNG and Nauru,” Greens Immigration spokesperson Senator Nick McKim said in a statement.

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LegalReader

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Colorado River states again failed to arrive at a consensus plan for water use reduction. Watching how this unfolds will be instructive for navigating future resource shortages.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2023

IP Attorneys, keep your eyes out for the #53 car on the NASCAR track this year. Driven by Joey Gase, and sponsored by the USPTO.

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Your auto accident clients don’t realize that they have lost value in their vehicle because the insurance company covered their repairs and gave them a rental to drive until their vehicle was “brand new.” When they realize that loss in value is when they go to trade or sell their car.

Above The Law

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

She alleged her First Amendment free exercise right was violated. The post Judge Hit With $1.1 Million Verdict Over Firing Jewish Employee appeared first on Above the Law.

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JURIST

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

The US Supreme Court Tuesday declined to block the execution of Missouri inmate Leonard Taylor despite new evidence potentially proving a wrongful conviction. Taylor died by lethal injection at the state prison in Bonne Terre on Tuesday. Taylor was convicted of the murders of his girlfriend Angela Rowe and her three children in 2004 but continually maintained that he was innocent and that he was in California when the crime took place.

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LegalReader

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Premature infants face unique challenges to their health and well-being. One of the most important is necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), a severe and potentially fatal digestive disorder that occurs in medically fragile preterm or low birth weight infants.

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At the Lectern

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Justice Joshua Groban questions appellate lawyer Daniel Barer The Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments today in the four cases on its February calendar. It’s the second argument session with Patricia Guerrero as the chief justice and with Associate Justice Kelli Evans on the bench, but this is the first one with the seven members of the court physically present in the courtroom together.

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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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Above The Law

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Welcoming our new AI judges -- the latest in our dystopian hellscape. The post Judge Uses ChatGPT To Render Decision appeared first on Above the Law.

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JURIST

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

The EU Delegation in Rwanda Thursday announced an aid package valued at € 22 million to the Rwandan government in support of the Emergency Transit Mechanism (ETM) operated by the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) to evacuate at-risk refugees and asylum seekers from Libya. In effect, the package ensures the refugees have “access to safe shelter, healthcare including psychosocial support, training in different skills.” Rwanda emerged as a transit hub post a deal signed between the African Unio

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LLRX

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

ChatGPT has taken the world by storm. Within two months of its release it reached 100 million active users, making it the fastest-growing consumer application ever launched. Users are attracted to the tool’s advanced capabilities – and concerned by its potential to cause disruption in various sectors. A much less discussed implication is the privacy risks ChatGPT poses to each and every one of us.

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ABA Journal

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Florida judges can no longer take “fairness and diversity” courses to satisfy continuing education requirements, unless the classes relate to judicial professionalism, ethics opinions or…

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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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