Above The Law
JUNE 6, 2023
This has shown us how Biglaw operates when push comes to shove with the billable hour and revenue. The post The Biglaw Files: How Power And Privilege Harm The Legal Profession appeared first on Above the Law.
Attorney at Work
JUNE 6, 2023
Roy Ginsburg | I’m not going to lie. Losing a job sucks big-time, but these dos and don'ts will help you maintain your sanity. The post Yikes! I’ve Lost My Job — Now What? appeared first on Attorney at Work.
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ALPS
JUNE 7, 2023
Trust account problems remain one of the top reasons attorneys are disciplined here in the US. And while there have been and will continue to be attorneys whose trust accounting activities are egregious and occasionally even criminal, such behaviors don’t account for all the problems. Sometimes it’s as simple as this. The subject attorney just wasn’t diligent about instituting or maintaining proper financial practices in the office and things simply got out of hand.
L4SB
JUNE 6, 2023
In today’s fast-paced and ever-evolving business environment, it’s imperative for any entrepreneur to utilize practical solutions that can help them keep their business afloat and running smoothly. One such solution.
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Intelligize Blog
JUNE 6, 2023
It hasn’t taken long for the Department of Justice’s new self-disclosure policy to change company behavior when it comes to reporting potential criminal misconduct, according to the head of its Criminal Division. Speaking at a conference last month, Assistant Attorney General Kenneth Polite Jr. said corporate disclosures have swelled since the policy went into effect.
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Above The Law
JUNE 7, 2023
That show cause hearing tomorrow is going to be WILD. The post Lawyers Who Used ChatGPT To Dummy Up Cases Throw Themselves On The Mercy Of The Court appeared first on Above the Law.
Attorney at Work
JUNE 7, 2023
Tea Hoffmann | Law firm leaders can learn valuable lessons from this very public trial of a once-prominent lawyer. The post For Law Firm Leaders: 4 Lessons From the Alex Murdaugh Trial and Conviction appeared first on Attorney at Work.
Patently O
JUNE 5, 2023
by Dennis Crouch Washington Post has published a long article titled, “ Colleagues want a 95-year-old judge to retire. She’s suing them instead ,” by Rachel Weiner. Judge Pauline Newman, the oldest active federal judge in the country, has been embroiled in controversy as she resists her colleagues attempts to urge/force her to retire. The article ends with a noteworthy quote from Newman that rings true to her characteristic resilience and dedication: “ I want to spend my last
Above The Law
JUNE 6, 2023
ESG isn't going anywhere. Legal departments should start aligning their practices with emerging expectations. The post ESG Readiness: 5 Steps To Transform The Legal Department appeared first on Above the Law.
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?
JURIST
JUNE 9, 2023
The New York State Assembly and Senate passed legislation Thursday to establish a state commission on reparations for slavery. If Governor Kathy Hochul signs the bill into law, New York will become the second state with such a commission, following the creation of California’s Reparations Task Force in 2020. The legislation will establish a commission of nine members.
Attorney at Work
JUNE 8, 2023
Nothing But the Ruth | Does the 'bogus cases' ChatGPT incident reveal a bigger problem? The post Make AI Your Intern, Not Your Replacement as a Lawyer appeared first on Attorney at Work.
SCOTUSBlog
JUNE 7, 2023
Share It has been just over two months since ProPublica revealed that Justice Clarence Thomas had not included over two decades’ worth of frequent luxury travel hosted by Harlan Crow, a Dallas billionaire, on the annual financial disclosures that the Supreme Court justices file each year. But court watchers interested in Thomas’ disclosures for 2022 will have to wait.
Above The Law
JUNE 8, 2023
It will shock you not at all to learn which two Supreme Court justices blew off the financial disclosure deadline. The post Supreme Court Justices Release Financial Disclosures… Except 2 Justices And Take A Wild Guess At Which 2 appeared first on Above the Law.
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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.
JURIST
JUNE 8, 2023
Australia Attorney General Mark Dreyfus said on Thursday that he will introduce a bill next week banning the public display of the Nazi Hakenkreuz, commonly known as the swastika, and SS Bolts. The bill will also ban the trade of any items which bear these symbols. The proposed legislation comes weeks after a violent May 13 anti-immigration rally in Melbourne, where protesters performed the Nazi Salute and two men were arrested.
Attorney at Work
JUNE 9, 2023
Danielle DavisRoe | Microsoft Office's Quick Access Toolbar gives you one-click access to the commands you use most often. The post Microsoft Office Tricks: 10 Easy Ways to Save 10 Minutes a Day appeared first on Attorney at Work.
ABA Journal
JUNE 7, 2023
In his new book, The Supermajority: How the Supreme Court Divided America , Michael Waldman identifies three times that the U.S.
Above The Law
JUNE 6, 2023
It's impossible not to look at this law firm train wreck. The post ‘Maximum Damage’: Law Firm Partners Learn The Hard Way Never To Put Offensive Things In Writing appeared first on Above the Law.
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JURIST
JUNE 3, 2023
The European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) suggested on Thursday that Frontex (European Coast Guard Agency) is violating rights and data protection laws by not handling migrant data correctly when processing debriefing interviews before handing the data to Europol (EU’s police agency). The EDPS published a report based on an audit held in October 2022, which identified 36 findings, including Frontex using debriefing interviews to collect personal data which would allow the interviewee
Attorney at Work
JUNE 6, 2023
Please complete our survey on Google Reviews. We're doing a great report based on your answers — and you could win a prize. The post Attorney at Work 2023 Google Reviews Survey appeared first on Attorney at Work.
Paralegal Bootcamp
JUNE 8, 2023
In a recent call I received regarding our Litigation Paralegal Boot Camp , I had a question from someone who wanted to see if we offered a payment plan and the conversation evolved into why she was hesitant to ask her firm to pay for the program and the advice she had received to “fake it till you make it” In this blog, I am going to share why the faking it till you make it mentality is a bad idea and what you can do to avoid it.
Above The Law
JUNE 5, 2023
These emails are incredibly inappropriate. Read at your own risk. The post Leaders Of Barber Ranen Exchanged Racist, Sexist, Antisemitic Emails For Years appeared first on Above the Law.
Speaker: Andrew Klein
Are there mysteries lurking in your family tree? 🕵 No, not a long-lost half-brother - I'm talking about a patent family tree! IP paralegals need fast and easy ways to verify and report on essential data about foreign equivalents of US assets. Join us to master the global scope of key assets to support prosecution, portfolio management, litigation, licensing, competitive monitoring and more!
JURIST
JUNE 9, 2023
Sudan’s Foreign Ministry announced Thursday that the head of the UN Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in Sudan (UNITAMS) Volker Perthes would no longer be welcome in the country. The statement comes weeks after General Abdel Fattah Burhan, the head of Sudan’s military, sent a letter to UN Secretary-General António Guterres, expressing dissatisfaction with Perthes and UNITAMS.
Attorney at Work
JUNE 9, 2023
Ari Kaplan interviews with Lexpo Conference founder Rob Ameerun about the 2023 event. The post Promoting Innovation and Digital Transformation in Europe at Lexpo appeared first on Attorney at Work.
LawSites
JUNE 8, 2023
EvenUp , a company that uses AI to turn medical documents and case files into demand packages for personal injury lawyers, has raised $50.5 million in a Series B funding round led by Bessemer Venture Partners , with participation from Bain Capital Ventures , Behance founder Scott Belsky , and Clio Ventures , the investment arm of legal technology company Clio.
Above The Law
JUNE 7, 2023
Lawyer has a little bit of fun drafting the complaint. The post Complaint Brings Extra Snark To Underscore Egregious Allegations appeared first on Above the Law.
Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor
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