Paralegal Bootcamp
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
Have you ever taken a survey and thought, why do these questions matter? Does what I say actually have an impact? Can I really give my honest opinion? Does someone actually care about my answers? We’ve created a paralegal survey with questions that do matter and whose results have the potential to make a huge impact on the paralegal profession as a whole.
Above The Law
AUGUST 30, 2022
Job searching is an arduous process. The post Planning A Fall Job Search? Here Are 3 Ways To Get Ready. appeared first on Above the Law.
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Attorney at Work
AUGUST 31, 2022
Attorney Noble McIntyre shares best practices for rolling out the welcome mat for new clients. First, tips for law firm telephone etiquette. Once someone contacts your law firm, everything — from the receptionist’s demeanor to the conference room decor — can affect whether that person will sign on as a client. So does your practice project a welcoming image or are you sending a different message to prospective clients?
ALPS
AUGUST 31, 2022
Referrals of all types are commonplace in the practice of law. They are often made after work is declined. Staff may pass a name along in response to a cold call or to a client who needs a service that your firm doesn’t provide. Referrals can occur during dinner conversations, at social events, via email or text, or after a presentation given to the general public.
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Analyzing contract trends with manual contract management is like sifting through a pile of papers in a dimly lit room, trying to find clues manually. Advanced CLM software’s contract data analytics, on the other hand, is like having an AI-based, intelligent magnifying glass that not only highlights key clues but also connects the dots for you. With innovative, AI-powered contract data analytics, you can solve the mystery of trends faster and with greater accuracy, making informed decisions base
LegalReader
AUGUST 30, 2022
As part of any parenting plan, it must be decided who will be responsible for driving children to and from school and to their sports practices and other extracurriculars.
Paralegal Brief brings together the best content for paralegals and legal professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders
Above The Law
AUGUST 30, 2022
Join us for this webinar as we breakdown ILTACON and what the latest in legal tech will mean for your firm. The post Why We Don’t Have Nice (Legal Tech) Things appeared first on Above the Law.
L4SB
AUGUST 29, 2022
Time is money so make sure you are ready to meet with your attorney for the first time. It can all be very overwhelming. Finding yourself in a situation where.
The Crime Report
AUGUST 29, 2022
Two years ago, the Joe Biden administration earmarked $432 million toward strengthening the ability of local and backup 988 call centers and delivering associated services. But the call centers are still waiting for needed resources from the states, reports NPR. Meanwhile, many centers are operating with strained resources, as counselors struggle to provide adequate help to those in desperate need.
Attorney at Work
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
Sooner or later, every lawyer in solo or small firm practice asks themselves whether they should create a law firm website — or how long they can put it off. Given all the unknowns — cost, scope, disruption — they may wonder whether launching a law firm website is really necessary, especially if they already have a robust digital presence. Maybe you have started by claiming a free Google business profile for your law firm and using social media to connect with potential clients.
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
AUGUST 28, 2022
The US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit Friday upheld the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) rule prohibiting smoking in HUD-subsidized public housing units. The Housing Act of 1937 authorizes HUD to provide standards to keep public housing “safe and habitable.” In 2016, HUD promulgated the Smoke Free Rule.
Above The Law
AUGUST 30, 2022
Last Monkee lodges FOIA request for FBI files. The post Hey, Hey, We’re The Monkees, And The FBI Said We Monkey Around appeared first on Above the Law.
The Crime Report
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
Rikers Island is a war zone. Every day, people are fighting for their lives. Years of reports, hearings, and press conferences have documented the abusive conditions at the Rikers Island jail complex in New York City. Little has changed. Frontline staff and incarcerated people are exposed to extreme trauma. They survive day-to-day in a constant state of terror.
Attorney at Work
AUGUST 29, 2022
After doing your research on trends in lawyer billing rates, you’ve decided to raise your own rates. It can feel uncomfortable. Some of us are reluctant to charge what we are really worth or feel bad about increasing rates for longtime clients. We may struggle with being in a high-rent market, such as New York or San Francisco, while serving clients in other locales used to paying lower regional rates.
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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
SEPTEMBER 1, 2022
A Saudi Arabian court Tuesday sentenced Nourah bint Saeed al-Qahtani to 45 years prison for tweeting material the court claimed impinged upon “public order and religious values.” Not many details are known about Nourah al-Qahtani’s case yet. Democracy for the Arab World Now (DAWN), a nonprofit organization founded by Saudi Arabian journalist and critic Jamal Khashoggi, broke the story and continues to investigate the case.
Above The Law
AUGUST 29, 2022
Did he consult Mike Dukakis before running the ad? The post Being A Lawyer Is *Basically* The Same As Being A Fighter Pilot, According To Ron DeSantis appeared first on Above the Law.
The Crime Report
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
Director of the Michigan State Police Forensic Science Division Jeffrey Nye informed state prosecutors in a letter Wednesday that the department’s drug tests could not prove beyond a reasonable doubt that drivers were under the influence of cannabis, The Detroit Metro Times reports. The letter was released less than a week after Michigan State Police stopped conducting marijuana blood testing due to false positive results for THC, the psychoactive component of cannabis.
ABA Journal
SEPTEMBER 1, 2022
When Justice Samuel Alito was nominated to the U.S. Supreme Court in 2005, he was portrayed as cautious, respectful of precedent, quiet, methodical and reasonable.
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Uncover the secret to breaking language barriers and expanding your e-learning reach! This powerful use case reveals how Cesco Linguistic Services transformed 19 training modules for the Colorado Department of Early Childhood into culturally relevant courses in Arabic and Spanish—delivered on time and exceeding expectations. Learn how to localize your content seamlessly, avoid costly pitfalls, and connect with diverse audiences like never before.
JURIST
SEPTEMBER 1, 2022
The US Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit Wednesday rejected a request from a group of medical marijuana supporters to block a provision in Nebraska’s constitution that establishes a signature requirement for ballot initiatives. The group, Nebraskans for Medical Marijuana (NMM), is a registered ballot campaign committee in Nebraska that initiated petitions to put proposals to legalize medical and recreational marijuana on Nebraska’s November 2022 ballots.
Above The Law
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
She was released without bond. The post Attorney For The Oathkeepers Is Gonna Need Her Own Attorney appeared first on Above the Law.
The Crime Report
AUGUST 30, 2022
In order to reduce racial and ethnic disparities and enhance outcomes for young people in our country’s juvenile justice systems, those systems need to focus on diversion, a new report from the Sentencing Project argues. There is overwhelming evidence that youth arrests and delinquency cases brought before juvenile courts have a negative impact on young people’s futures and increase their involvement with the legal system.
ABA Journal
AUGUST 30, 2022
A lawyer accused of fabricating a news article from a fake publication called the Saudi Sun didn’t show up for a Friday hearing to consider…
JURIST
AUGUST 31, 2022
The US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit Monday held that a San Jose, California school district had to officially recognize a Christian student group. The school district derecognized the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) because of a statement of faith the leading members were required to abide by. The statement “include[d] the belief that sexual relations should be limited within the context of a marriage between a man and a woman.” The school district claimed this pledg
Above The Law
AUGUST 30, 2022
Oh no, what now? The post Amy Wax Is Back And Ready To Blame Women For Ruining Universities appeared first on Above the Law.
The Crime Report
AUGUST 31, 2022
Just 40 percent of employers in a recent survey said they were willing to hire individuals with a criminal record, but the number rose to over 50 percent with a guarantee of “safety insurance,” according to the Quarterly Journal of Economics. In the survey, conducted by Zoe Cullen, a professor at Harvard Business School, Will Dobbie, a professor at Harvard Kennedy School and Mitchell Hoffman, a professor at the University of Toronto Rotman School of Management, some 1,000 businesses were asked i
ABA Journal
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
A proposal to cut an accreditation standard requiring law school admissions tests was criticized by 60 deans in a Sept.
Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor
Ready to cut through the AI hype and learn exactly how to use these tools in your legal work? Join this webinar to get practical guidance from attorney and AI legal expert, Joe Stephens, who understands what really matters for legal professionals! What You'll Learn: Evaluate AI Tools Like a Pro 🔍 Learn which tools are worth your time and how to spot potential security and ethics risks before they become problems.
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