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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
JURIST
AUGUST 29, 2022
Life-threatening air pollution in Bosnia and Herzegovina has caused the deaths of thousands of citizens, Human Rights Watch (HRW) reported Monday. Bosnia and Herzegovina is one of the countries that is highly polluted during the winter months and has the fifth-highest mortality rate from air pollution. The main cause of this air pollution is the country’s dependency on coal and wood for heat and coal for electricity generation.
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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.
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.
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.
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
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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
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.
My Shingle
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
Ready or not, Web 3.0 is going mainstream. According to the Gartner Hype Cycle for Blockchain and Web3 published in July 2022, wider consumer and business adoption of Web 3.
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.
JURIST
AUGUST 30, 2022
Russian police Monday charged independent Russian journalist Andrey Zayakin with financing extremist activity for a small dollar donation Zayakin made to Anti-Corruption Foundation (FBK), a foundation started by Russian dissident and critic Alexei Navalny. Zayakin faces up to eight years prison for donating 1,000 rubles ($16) to FBK. Zayakin is a reporter for Novaya Gazeta, an independent Russian newspaper, and co-founder of Dissernet, a community of Russian and foreign individuals who publicly
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.
Above The Law
AUGUST 29, 2022
But they're absolutely going to be getting your waiver in writing. The post Fourth Amendment Decision Isn’t Going To Stop LSAT Or Law Schools From Scanning Your Room appeared first on Above the Law.
ABA Journal
AUGUST 31, 2022
Some older Americans who took out relatively modest student loans are finding themselves saddled with ballooning loan balances that can result in garnishment of tax…
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
JURIST
AUGUST 28, 2022
Federal prosecutors in New Mexico Friday announced the arrest of Herman Leyvoune Wilson (also known as Bilal Mu’Min Abdullah) on charges of providing material support to the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS). Wilson is also accused of attempting obstruct, influence and impede at least one official proceeding in the fall of 2020. Federal prosecutors for the US Department of Justice’s New Mexico office and National Security Division, in conjunction with the FBI Albuquerque Field Offic
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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