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DECEMBER 19, 2024

Lawyers with strong, visible profiles are more likely to attract new clients. The post Profile Raising 101 For Busy Lawyer Mothers appeared first on Above the Law.

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DECEMBER 16, 2024

By Tina Dadio What is HELM? HELM (Higher Educational Legal Managers) is a nationwide group of legal administrators from both public and private colleges and universities across the United States. This voluntarily-formed body of like-minded colleagues is not incorporated nor affiliated as a legal entity with any other association. Members join HELM to exchange ideas, […] The post Exploring New Horizons: Attending HELM A Premier Conference for Higher Education Professionals first appeared o

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DECEMBER 17, 2024

Saying there is a critical need for changes to the ethics rule, the Association of Professional Responsibility Lawyers has submitted a letter to the president of the American Bar Association urging significant revisions to Model Rule 5.4, the long-standing prohibition on lawyers sharing fees with non-lawyers. The Dec.

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Attorney at Work

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Attorney Susan Cohodes shares wisdom from her long career in small firm practice and her transition to "less-than-full-time" practice. The post Lessons From Year One: The Less-Than-Full-Time Lawyer Life appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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The Estrin Report

DECEMBER 16, 2024

by Gideon Grunfeld Its more important than ever to change your compensation structure for equity and non-equity partners. The end of the year is typically when firms address compensation issues, including adjusting base pay and bonuses. More firms need to go beyond changing the terms of a lawyers compensation to adjusting the structure of partner compensation itself.

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DECEMBER 19, 2024

Ari Kaplan interviews speaks with Laura Leopard of Leopard Solutions, a law firm data platform and a SurePoint company. The post How the Selection of Outside Counsel Is Changing appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Rocket Matter

DECEMBER 16, 2024

For most lawyers, financial management is the area of practicing law that causes the most stress. We completely get it. That stress can quickly get in the way of your firms financial healthbut theres no time like the end of the year to evaluate your billing and start making improvements. If you dont know where to start, here are a few tips for tidying up your billing and conducting a financial review. 12 Legal Payment Processing Features to Look For Want to see a healthier cash flow and happi

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LawVu

DECEMBER 18, 2024

In-house legal teams come in a variety of shapes and sizes, and often originate from humble beginnings. But regardless of whether youre a sole general counsel, a small in-house team, or starting out with a few more hands at the helm, your corporate legal department structure can have a significant impact on how effectively youre able to serve the business.

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Above The Law

DECEMBER 16, 2024

You get what you earn! The post Biglaw Firm Offers Extra Bonus Money If You Put The Work In! appeared first on Above the Law.

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JURIST

DECEMBER 18, 2024

The UK’s Investigatory Powers Tribunal (IPT) found in a landmark ruling on Tuesday that the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) and London’s Metropolitan Police Service broke the law and breached the human rights of two Northern Ireland journalists, Trevor Birney and Barry McCaffrey. The ruling pertained to a covert surveillance operation authorized by a Northern Ireland police chief in a bid to unmask a journalistic source, which the IPT ruled was unlawful.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Don't be left behind on this one! Prefer to read instead? If you prefer to read rather than watch the video, here’s a summary of what is covered in the video. Adding AI Skills Increases Your Career Security Im sorry I havent been putting out regular weekly episodes lately. Ive been very busy getting our new course done the AI Boot Camp for Legal Professionals.

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CARET Legal

DECEMBER 19, 2024

For attorneys guiding clients through complex negotiations, effective communication methods help clients reach faster, more favorable resolutions with fewer misunderstandings. In mediation, where outcomes rely on clear communication and trust, the right tools can streamline information sharing, keep all parties aligned, and foster collaboration. For attorneys guiding clients through complex negotiations, effective communication methods help clients reach faster, more favorable resolutions with f

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HowAppealing

DECEMBER 17, 2024

“Americans Pass Judgment on Their Courts: Sharp decline in confidence in judiciary is among the largest Gallup has ever measured.” Benedict Vigers and Lydia Saad of Gallup have this report. And Adam Liptak of The New York Times reports that “ Confidence in U.S. Courts Plummets to Rate Far Below Peer Nations; Very few countries have experienced similar declines, typically in the wake of wrenching turmoil; Experts called the data, from a new Gallup poll, stunning and worrisome.

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JURIST

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Paraguay authorities have successfully arrested 26 suspects, dismantled two criminal networks, and identified 12 companies engaged in systematic illegal deforestation and trafficking of native tree species. The Paraguayan government, along with INTERPOL and 14 other agencies, launched Operation Panthera Onca to combat environmental crimes and the exploitation of natural resources in the tri-border region where Paraguay, Brazil, and Argentina meet.

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Above The Law

DECEMBER 17, 2024

A look at the top firms in different markets, according to in-house counsel. The post The 2024 Outside Counsel Rankings: Top Law Firms By Industry appeared first on Above the Law.

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CARET Legal

DECEMBER 16, 2024

With practice management software they can have a birds eye view of all active cases, upcoming deadlines and pending tasks. There are three main elements that can make or break a bankruptcy case: paperwork, timelines and communication. From petitions and schedules to financial disclosures and multiple court filings, each document requires meticulous preparation and adherence to specific court rules.

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HowAppealing

DECEMBER 18, 2024

“Federal judge broke ethics rules by criticizing Justice Alito over flag flying, report finds”: Alex Swoyer of The Washington Times has this report. And Jacqueline Thomsen of Bloomberg Law reports that “ Judge Apologizes for Criticizing Alito’s Ethics Over Flags; Senior judge was found to have committed misconduct; Wrote essay calling justices flag-flying improper. ” You can view the op-ed at this link.

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JURIST

DECEMBER 20, 2024

The Taliban has shut down at least 12 media outlets across Afghanistan in 2024 alone, according to a Friday report by Reporters Without Borders. The closures include both public and private channels, with the latest being the Kabul-based Arezo TV, whose closure on December 4 has intensified concerns over mounting restrictions on media operations in the country.

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Above The Law

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Trial Boutique Financially Blesses Their Associates: Great time to work at Hueston Hennigan ! Biglaw Firms Are Still In The Bonus Disclosure Market!: Sheppard Mullin announced bonuses. The Judiciary Is Getting Karen-ed: The usual suspects are hitting judges they don't like with ethics complaints. "United Healthcare" Is Trying To Do Damage Control: Someone is trying to use DMCA to scrub Luigi's likeness off the web.

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CARET Legal

DECEMBER 20, 2024

The right tools can transform how family law attorneys manage their daily responsibilities, reducing burnout and promoting a healthier work-life balance. Family law attorneys handle emotionally charged cases and heavy caseloads, often leading to burnout and stress. By leveraging legal practice management software with features that include time management systems and client communication platforms, attorneys can reduce repetitive tasks, streamline workflows, and create a healthier work-life bala

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HowAppealing

DECEMBER 16, 2024

“Historic Muslim Appellate Pick Laments Attacks on Nomination; Adeel Mangi condemns judicial nominations process as ‘fundamentally broken’; No path forward for Mangis confirmation”: Tiana Headley of Bloomberg Law has this report. And Charles Toutant of New Jersey Law Journal reports that “ 3rd Circuit Nominee Mangi Sees ‘No Pathway to Confirmation,’ Derides ‘Organized Smear Campaign’; Adeel Mangi said in a letter to the White House that the s

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JURIST

DECEMBER 16, 2024

The Constitutional Court of South Korea commenced its review on Monday of the parliamentary impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol. The proceedings follow Yoon’s controversial declaration of martial law on December 3, which sparked public outrage and allegations of insurrection and abuse of power. The court announced it will hold its first preparatory hearing on December 27, prioritizing Yoon’s impeachment trial.

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Above The Law

DECEMBER 20, 2024

If youre feeling like your data owns you, this special edition of the Non-Eventcast will help you break free. The post Dashboard Confessional: How LegalTech Displays Data Now appeared first on Above the Law.

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SCOTUSBlog

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Share Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles and commentary related to the Supreme Court. Heres the Friday morning read: The Constitution Allows for Term-Limited Supreme Court Justices (Nancy Gertner, Brennan Center for Justice) Who Knocked on the Supreme Court’s Door in November? (Jimmy Hoover, The National Law Journal) FCC v. Consumers’ Research: Will the Court Reinvigorate the Nondelegation Doctrine or Phone It In?

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HowAppealing

DECEMBER 15, 2024

“Judicial Misconduct Complaint Against Judge Vaden For Columbia Boycott Referred to Seventh Circuit’s Judicial Counsel; The Fifth and Eleventh Circuits already dismissed similar complaints, but the Chief Judge of the Court of International Trade asked the Chief Justice to refer it to another circuit, and Roberts did so”: Josh Blackman has this post at “The Volokh Conspiracy.

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