Above The Law

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

A brief overview of my favorite social media platforms. The post Intro To Social Media For Lawyers appeared first on Above the Law.

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Attorney at Work

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

A few months back, I was drowning in work. Every available space on my calendar seemed to be filled with other people’s priorities. While it’s good to be busy, it’s not when you get to the point where things start slipping through the cracks. So I started focusing intently on finding ways to improve my productivity. What Worked? 5 Attorney Productivity Tips.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Asking your firm or attorney to invest in your paralegal career development isn’t always easy. But most law firms and most employers will gladly do it if asked. The biggest and most important step is asking because if you don’t ask, the answer will always be no. This article was developed with you in mind because I know how important investing in your paralegal career development is and I want to give you all the tools you need to increase your outcome of getting a yes.

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Above The Law

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

From the day you're born, Johnson & Johnson never stops taking care of you. Unless in cases of. cancer apparently. The post Whose Remedy Is It Anyway? The Future Of Product Liability Could Depend On It. appeared first on Above the Law.

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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

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ALPS

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Is it okay for a lawyer to text with clients? This question is one that keeps coming up. The short answer is yes; but just because you can do something, doesn’t mean it’s always a good idea. I say this because texting is ubiquitous in our culture. Instead of taking the time to compose an email or pick up a phone, it takes far less time to send a quick text at any time of the day or night regardless of the setting.

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LegalReader

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

The cost of "sustainability" isn't sustainable.

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My Shingle

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Though it seems counter-intuitive, these days, top client service depends more on digital engagement and self-service options than personal human interaction. At least that’s one of the findings of the 2022 State of Service Report sponsored by Salesforce, reports ZDNet.

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HowAppealing

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

“The Supreme Court should tread carefully on internet speech”: The Washington Post has published this editorial. The post “The Supreme Court should tread carefully on internet speech” appeared first on How Appealing.

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Attorney at Work

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

As a long-time mentor, I have had the privilege of mentoring hundreds of mentees. Some of these mentor relationships lasted only for a single 30-minute “pick-your-brain” session, while others have been as needed over the trajectory of the lawyers’ careers. Upon reflection, I’d be lying if I didn’t have a few mentoring relationships that rise above others.

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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?

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JURIST

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

The Uyghur Tribunal, a self-described “ people’s tribunal ” established in the UK, Tuesday appended a December 2021 judgment , incorporating nearly 300 additional pages of historical background, definitions and evidence. The stated purpose of the tribunal is to investigate “ongoing atrocities and possible genocide against the Uyghur people” in the People’s Republic of China, though the tribunal has no force of law.

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EvidenceProf Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Yesterday, Judge Melissa Phinn granted the joint motion by the prosecution and defense to vacate Adnan Syed's murder conviction. Given this terrific turn of events, I wanted to do an update on the status of all of the cases we.

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ABA Journal

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

In this special two-part episode of the Modern Law Library , Lee Rawles speaks with Lisa Napoli, author of Susan, Linda, Nina & Cokie: The Extraordinary…

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Attorney at Work

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

How can you keep good people from leaving your firm — quietly or otherwise? Here’s how to turn law firm hiring and retention challenges to your advantage. We have been dealing with the fallout from the “Great Resignation” for some time now as people reevaluate and renegotiate the way they want to work and live their lives. More are favoring flexibility and prioritizing purpose and meaning in their work over job security.

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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.

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JURIST

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

The US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit Friday ruled that Texas law HB 20 , which prohibits social media platforms from censoring users “based on viewpoint” and requires them to release biannual transparency reports, is constitutional. Judge Andrew S. Oldham wrote the opinion, and judge Edith H. Jones concurred. HB 20 generally prohibits large social media platforms from censoring speech based on the speaker’s viewpoint.

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Above The Law

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Big day in 'abusing COVID funds' news. The post Ron DeSantis Accused Of Abusing Federal Funds And Jonathan Turley Is Right There To Offer Argle-Bargle Analysis appeared first on Above the Law.

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LegalReader

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Getting your haircut can be therapeutic, according to Lorenzo P. Lewis.

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Attorney at Work

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Gel pens are the new office standard. Bic ballpoints used to hold that status, but gel pens overtook them years ago, starting with the Uniball. When Uniball pens started showing up, hip office managers bought them by the crate. They were the absolute opposite of the Bic Crystal with its transparent barrel and the bullet-shaped cap that no one could ever find.

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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 18, 2022

The Republic of Poland, the Kingdom of Denmark and the Italian Republic Friday filed declarations of intervention in the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in the case of Ukraine v. Russian Federation. Human rights experts across the world have accused Russia of genocide during its invasion of Ukraine. Under Article 63 of the Statute of the Court , states may intervene in the proceedings if the outcome will bind them.

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Above The Law

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

Perfect. No notes. The post Mike Lindell And Alan Dershowitz Gonna Sue The FBI For Doing Gestapos To His Pillow Phone appeared first on Above the Law.

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NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

With the ubiquity of cloud software and sophistication in legal marketing on the rise, there is not a single thing you can’t track as a law firm, when it comes to marketing. First off, every web marketing campaign, from SEO to social media ads, come with identifiable criteria, that allows attorneys to track for ‘lead sources’, as well as for specific marketing campaigns.

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ABA Journal

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Lawyers responding to a Bloomberg Law survey reported feeling burnout an average of 47% of the time in the first half of the year.

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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!

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JURIST

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Hannah Brem is JURIST’s News Managing Editor, and a 3L at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. She files this dispatch from New York City. . Human rights activists gathered Monday in front of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) to protest the visit of Philippines president Ferdinand “Bongbong” Romualdez Marcos Jr.’s to New York for the 77th United Nations General Assembly.

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Above The Law

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

This was all because of a golf ball that bounced the wrong way. The post In-House Attorney Receives Life Sentence After Road Rage Murder appeared first on Above the Law.

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The Crime Report

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

New research released by the Council on Criminal Justice (CCJ) shows that the gap between Black and white state imprisonment rates narrowed significantly over the last two decades, reversing a long-lasting trend, with drug crimes driving the decrease. According to the report released Thursday, Black adults were imprisoned in state correctional facilities just under five times the rate of white adults in 2020—a 40 percent drop from two decades ago, when Blacks were imprisoned at 8.2 times the ra

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ABA Journal

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

A State Bar of California proposal to explore law firm ownership by nonlawyers and allow paralegals to perform certain legal services was limited Sunday, when…

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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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