NCBA Law Practice Management Blog
MAY 27, 2024
If you’re still sharing files with clients, referral sources and other attorneys, via email attachment – or, heaven forfend: fax! – you need to step up your game. Email is an inherently unsecure technology; so, if you’re sending confidential information via email, you need to secure that information, by encrypting it – at the document level, or at the system level.
CaseFleet
MAY 28, 2024
Thorough trial preparation is a cornerstone of legal success. In the intricate world of litigation, every detail matters, and meticulous planning can make the difference between winning and losing a case. This guide delves into the complexities of trial preparation, offering a step-by-step approach, comprehensive checklists, and practical tips to streamline your process.
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Above The Law
MAY 28, 2024
Family law and patent law have many parallels, including the emotional element that drives many of the cases each field deals with. The post Who Owns Your Time? appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
MAY 27, 2024
On Sunday, Saudi Arabia appointed Dr Faisal Al-Mujfel as its first ambassador to Syria since relations were severed in 2012. This appointment comes after Saudi Arabia reopened its embassy in Syria earlier this year. The diplomatic ties between Saudi Arabia and Syria initially deteriorated following the outbreak of the Syrian civil war in 2011, sparked by the crackdowns on popular protests.
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.
NCBA Law Practice Management Blog
MAY 27, 2024
Law firm revenue usually has an ebb & flow to it, especially when you talk about firms that rely on hourly billing. Most attorneys would probably say that their revenue is pretty unpredictable. The only problem with that thesis is that it’s not entirely true. Law firms can design some assumptions about what they’ll make by utilizing revenue projections.
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Above The Law
MAY 28, 2024
The gap is growing between the highest and lowest paid equity partners. The post Not All Equity Partners Are Paid The Same appeared first on Above the Law.
LLRX
MAY 29, 2024
It is difficult to test Large-Language Models (LLMs) without back-end access to run evaluations. So to test the abilities of these products, librarians can use prompt engineering to figure out how to get desired results (controlling statutes, key cases, drafts of a memo, etc.). Some models are more successful than others at achieving specific results.
Above The Law
MAY 29, 2024
Biglaw attorneys finally seem to be in a happy place when it comes to law firm office attendance policies. The post Biglaw Firms Have ‘Embraced’ Hybrid Office Attendance Policies, Leaving Employees ‘Satisfied’ With Working Conditions appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
MAY 25, 2024
Kosovo’s parliament approved on Thursday a deal to lease 300 jail cells to Denmark as aid to the Scandinavian country’s overcrowded prisons problem. Signed in 2021 , the deal only became a treaty in April 2024. It excludes Danish nationals and mentally-ill convicts and allows only foreigners convicted in Denmark to be sent to Kosovo. The draft was introduced in front of lawmakers by the Minister of Economy Artane Rizvanolli and voted 86-7, with no abstentions.
Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA
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LDA PRO
MAY 30, 2024
The experience of losing a loved one is extremely emotional. When faced with the legal process of settling their estate through Probate Sacramento , the added stress can feel overwhelming. Fortunately, LDA Pro Legal can be your trusted partner throughout these challenging times. In this entire blog, you will explore the valuable services LDA Pro Legal offers to guide you efficiently and affordably through probate in California.
SCOTUSBlog
MAY 30, 2024
Share The Supreme Court on Thursday reinstated a lawsuit by the National Rifle Association, alleging that a New York official violated the group’s First Amendment rights when she urged banks and insurance companies not to do business with it in the wake of the 2018 shooting at a Florida high school. In a unanimous decision by Justice Sonia Sotomayor , the justices agreed that the NRA had made out a case that Maria Vullo, then the head of New York’s Department of Financial Services, had gone too
Above The Law
MAY 30, 2024
The project is designed 'to increase Europe’s independence and superiority in space,' the EDF's two-page fact sheet says. The post European Defense Fund Invests In ‘Bodyguard’ Satellite Development To ‘Counteract’ Orbital Threats appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
MAY 26, 2024
Member states of the World Intellectual Property Organization ( WIPO ) approved a groundbreaking new treaty relating to intellectual property, genetic resources and associated traditional knowledge on Friday at a diplomatic conference in Geneva. The objective of this Treaty is to enhance the efficacy, transparency and quality of the patent system, and prevent patents from being granted “erroneously” for inventions that are not novel or inventive regarding genetic resources and tradit
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LawSites
MAY 28, 2024
Stanford University will augment the study it released last week of generative AI legal research tools from LexisNexis and Thomson Reuters, in which it found that they deliver hallucinated results more often than the companies say, as others have raised questions about the study’s methodology and fairness.
SCOTUSBlog
MAY 30, 2024
Share By a vote of 6-3 along ideological lines, the justices ruled that a federal appeals court was wrong when it ordered post-conviction relief for Danny Lee Jones, who contended that his Sixth Amendment right to have adequate representation by his lawyer was violated during the sentencing phase of his trial. Jones was convicted and sentenced to die in 1993 for the brutal murders of three people: Robert Weaver, Weaver’s seven-year-old daughter Tisha, and Katherine Gumina, Weaver’s grandmother.
Above The Law
MAY 30, 2024
When Chanel won its trademark infringement case against What Goes Around Comes Around (and $4 million in statutory damages), it sent ripples – and warnings – through the resale market. Here's what legal experts have to say about it. The post What Can Fashion Brands Do To Protect Themselves In The Secondhand Market? appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
MAY 29, 2024
The Kenyan Parliament has launched four public hearings into alleged human rights violations committed by UK troops stationed in the country, with the first two hearings taking place in Laikipia County on Tuesday. The next hearing took place Wednesday morning in Samburu County, and the last will occur on Thursday morning in Laikipia. This follows the high-profile murder of Agnes Wanjiru, a 21-year-old mother found in a septic tank in Nanyuki in 2012.
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LawSites
MAY 30, 2024
I am running out the door, but this news just broke. Here is the unedited announcement: KKR, a leading global investment firm, today announced that a fund managed by KKR has entered into an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Agiloft (“the Company”), a trusted global leader in data-first contract lifecycle management (“CLM”).
SCOTUSBlog
MAY 30, 2024
Share On Thursday, May 30, we will be live blogging as the court releases opinions in one or more argued cases from the current term. Click here for a list of FAQs about opinion announcements. The post Announcement of opinions for Thursday, May 30 appeared first on SCOTUSblog.
Above The Law
MAY 29, 2024
He does have a lot of friends in some very high places. The post Federalist Society’s Leonard Leo Shows Contempt For Subpoena appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
MAY 26, 2024
Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te called on China to work with the island to ensure regional stability on Sunday, following two days of Chinese war games near the island. The call for cooperation came amidst growing aggression towards Taiwan in recent days, with China undertaking two days of military drills surrounding Taiwan over the weekend. China said they intended the drills to punisht for what it perceives as “separatist acts” by the self-governed island, as well as a test o
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.
LawSites
MAY 30, 2024
In a move designed to expand its products for online dispute resolution, the American Arbitration Association has acquired ODR.com, a company that builds ODR systems, and its parent company, Resourceful Internet Solutions Inc. (RIS), which also owns Mediate.com, Arbitrate.com and Ombuds.org.
OneLegal
MAY 30, 2024
Ensuring successful process service can be challenging. At One Legal, we provide strategic tips and innovative tools to enhance your success rates. The post Unlocking the secrets to successful process serving appeared first on One Legal.
Above The Law
MAY 28, 2024
The Post's excuse for not running this story is bad, but it's the inevitable side effect of the Supreme Court's structure. The post Washington Post Knew About Alito’s Flag Three Years Ago But Just… Didn’t Tell Anybody appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
MAY 30, 2024
The Supreme Court decided Thursday that government officials cannot indirectly suppress free speech through coercion, reinforcing their previous decision in Bantam Books, Inc. v. Sullivan. Justice Sotomayor, writing for a unanimous court, said a government official “can share her views freely and criticize particular beliefs, and she can do so forcefully in the hopes of persuading others to follow her lead.
Speaker: Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader
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