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A Gift for Lawyers in the New Year: OpenAI’s Prompt Guide for ChatGPT

Attorney at Work

OpenAI's Prompt Guide for ChatGPT and other LLMs contains a wealth of knowledge to up your game. The post A Gift for Lawyers in the New Year: OpenAI’s Prompt Guide for ChatGPT appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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What The Law Firm Of The Future Will Look Like

Law 360

As the legal landscape shifts, it’s become increasingly clear that the BigLaw business model must adapt in four key ways to remain viable, from fostering workplace flexibility to embracing technology, say Kevin Henderson and Eric Pacifici at SMB Law Group.

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5 Privacy And Cybersecurity Resolutions For 2024

Law 360

In 2023, companies grappled with an unprecedented array of data privacy and cybersecurity challenges that are likely to continue in 2024, meaning businesses will be well-served to incorporate strategies, such as data governance and website configuration, into their compliance programs, say Steven Stransky at Thompson Hine and Violet Sullivan at Crum & Forster.

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Out & About: Why Lawyers Should Run Workshops

NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

For lawyers who engage with the buying public – which is just about every lawyer, whether they’re working with consumers o r businesses – workshops can be a great way to build a client and referral base, as well as solidifying an attorney’s expertise. Estate planning lawyers for example, have success running workshops, and often include related professionals, like financial planners.

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Trial Prep: What Attorneys Really Want (And How to Deliver It)

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.

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US appeals court allows California law banning concealed carry of handguns in most public places to take effect

JURIST

The US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit temporarily stayed a district court’s preliminary injunction on Saturday that blocked a California law that prohibits concealed carry permit holders from carrying firearms in most public places. In a two-page order, the court paused the district court injunction pending the resolution of the appeal.

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Women Continue To Make History When It Comes To Law School Enrollment

Above The Law

There are now more women in law school than ever before. The post Women Continue To Make History When It Comes To Law School Enrollment appeared first on Above the Law.

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AI and the Organized Bar: Lessons from the eLawyering Project

LLRX

The Internet changed the way lawyers communicate, but it otherwise made only modest changes in the nature of legal work. Generative AI will be a tsunami. Can or should the American Bar Association and other bar associations attempt to influence the development and regulation of AI, to steer it in particular directions? Since the past can be prologue, it’s worth considering a previous attempt by the organized bar to grapple with another revolutionary technology.

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How 160 Legal Tech Decision-Makers Are Combating Cybersecurity Threats [Sponsored]

Above The Law

Do law firms recognize the gravity of the challenges they’re facing? The post How 160 Legal Tech Decision-Makers Are Combating Cybersecurity Threats appeared first on Above the Law.

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Biglaw Firm To Offer Reduced Work Schedule — With Reduced Pay, Of Course

Above The Law

This shouldn't be a radical idea, but in Biglaw it is. The post Biglaw Firm To Offer Reduced Work Schedule — With Reduced Pay, Of Course appeared first on Above the Law.

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

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.

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UN deploys peacekeepers to northwest Central African Republic following massacre

JURIST

The United Nations (UN) deployed peacekeepers to the northwest of the Central African Republic (CAR) after a deadly attack last week that killed 23 civilians. According to a Wednesday report from the UN, the 3R rebel group was allegedly responsible for the attack which occurred in the Nzakoundou village. The peacekeepers were sent to “strengthen security and facilitate humanitarian aid access” in light of “tense” conditions following the attack.

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“Fishermen go to Supreme Court saying they may lose family business over federal regulation; Case challenges 1984 Chevron ruling that requires judges to defer to federal agencies”

HowAppealing

“Fishermen go to Supreme Court saying they may lose family business over federal regulation; Case challenges 1984 Chevron ruling that requires judges to defer to federal agencies”: Alex Swoyer and Stephen Dinan of The Washington Times have this report. The post “Fishermen go to Supreme Court saying they may lose family business over federal regulation; Case challenges 1984 Chevron ruling that requires judges to defer to federal agencies” appeared first on How Appealing.

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The constitutionality of a magnet school’s admissions policy

SCOTUSBlog

Share The Relist Watch column examines cert petitions that the Supreme Court has “relisted” for its upcoming conference. A short explanation of relists is available here. The Supreme Court will consider a whopping 472 petitions and applications at this Friday’s conference, making it the biggest conference since the behemoth end-of-summer “long conference.

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Clarence Thomas Can Take Bribes Because He Grew Up Poor, Declares Professor

Above The Law

Professor Steven Calabresi defends Clarence Thomas as 'incorruptible.' Bad satire or has he lost his damn mind? The post Clarence Thomas Can Take Bribes Because He Grew Up Poor, Declares Professor appeared first on Above the Law.

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Paralegal Power Move: Your Guide to Getting the Tech Tools That Maximize Your Time

Your time is valuable—and you know the right technology could help you do even more. From document management to client communication, modern tools can transform how you track deadlines, manage cases, and support your legal team. This practical playbook shows you how to: Compare and evaluate technology vendors Understand all costs and ROI potential Build a compelling presentation Handle common objections Pitch your solution like a pro Created by legal technology experts who understand how pivota

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US federal judge blocks portions of Iowa book ban

JURIST

US federal Judge Stephen Locher on Friday blocked key provisions of SF 496 , an Iowa law prohibiting school libraries from distributing books containing LGBTQ+ and gender identity issues. Judge Locher stated that the law “sweeps so broadly,” that more than 500 books, including literary classics and self-help books, faced removal. Iowa claimed that the selection of books contained in a library constituted “government speech.” Under the governmental speech doctrine , the go

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“Michael Avenatti asks 2nd Circuit to dump conviction for cheating Stormy Daniels; The disbarred California attorney says his wire fraud and identity theft convictions should be reversed because of the trial judge’s ‘prejudicial’ instructions to jurors”

HowAppealing

“Michael Avenatti asks 2nd Circuit to dump conviction for cheating Stormy Daniels; The disbarred California attorney says his wire fraud and identity theft convictions should be reversed because of the trial judge’s ‘prejudicial’ instructions to jurors”: Josh Russell of Courthouse News Service has this report. You can access the audio of today’s oral argument before a three-judge panel of the U.S.

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Voting Is Closed and Here Are the Results: The 15 Finalists You Chose To Be In the 2024 Startup Alley at ABA TECHSHOW

LawSites

Voting is now closed and your votes have been tallied to decide the 15 legal tech startups that will get to participate as finalists in the eighth-annual Startup Alley at ABA TECHSHOW 2024, taking place Feb. 14-17 in Chicago. These 15 finalists will face off in an opening-night pitch competition that is the opening event of TECHSHOW, with the conference’s attendees voting at the conclusion of the pitches to pick the top winners.

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John Roberts Once Again Uses Judiciary’s Annual Report To Express His Utmost Contempt For The Public

Above The Law

The Chief's federal judiciary's year-end report may as well have been generated by ChatGPT. The post John Roberts Once Again Uses Judiciary’s Annual Report To Express His Utmost Contempt For The Public appeared first on Above the Law.

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Case Study: Maximize Client Compensation by Unlocking the Power of Diminished Value

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.

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Media Freedom Coalition expresses concern over deteriorating media freedom in Hong Kong

JURIST

The Media Freedom Coalition (MFC) released a statement on Friday calling attention to media freedom in Hong Kong. The MFC is a partnership of 50 countries formed in 2019 that advocates media freedom and the safety of journalists. The statement expresses the MFC’s deep concern at the “Hong Kong and mainland Chinese authorities’ continued attacks on freedom of the press and their suppression of independent local media in Hong Kong” As per the statement, the prosecution of media w

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“Here’s what the Supreme Court faces as justices discuss Trump’s eligibility”

HowAppealing

“Here’s what the Supreme Court faces as justices discuss Trump’s eligibility”: Joan Biskupic of CNN has this news analysis. The post “Here’s what the Supreme Court faces as justices discuss Trump’s eligibility” appeared first on How Appealing.

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BigLaw firm’s motion was copied ‘nearly verbatim,’ boutique firm alleges in copyright lawsuit

ABA Journal

Updated: A boutique law firm alleges that Winston & Strawn infringed its copyright by filing a motion to dismiss that has a “striking resemblance” to…

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Federal Court Says First Amendment Protects Engineers Who Offer Expert Testimony Without A License

Above The Law

From the look-who's-(capable-of)-talking-(without-fear-of-being-fined) dept. The post Federal Court Says First Amendment Protects Engineers Who Offer Expert Testimony Without A License appeared first on Above the Law.

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Deposition Prep Like a Pro: Insights from a Paralegal's Playbook

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.

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Canada announces new immigration pathway for those affected by Sudan conflict

JURIST

Canada’s Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, Marc Miller, announced a family-based humanitarian pathway on Thursday that enables Sudanese and non-Sudanese nationals to reunite with their family in Canada permanently. Through this pathway, people who are extended family members of Canadian citizens or permanent residents could meet their relatives again, provided they resided in Sudan when the conflict began on April 15, 2023.

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“Uber’s Consumer Contract Faces Hostile Massachusetts High Court; Company claims pop-up arbitration agreement is enforceable; Victim of car crash asks court to green light $60 million lawsuit”

HowAppealing

“Uber’s Consumer Contract Faces Hostile Massachusetts High Court; Company claims pop-up arbitration agreement is enforceable; Victim of car crash asks court to green light $60 million lawsuit”: Allie Reed of Bloomberg Law has this report. You can view the video of today’s oral argument before the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts via this link.

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Plagiarism Police come for Winston & Strawn

Patently O

Hsuanyeh Law Group v. Winston & Strawn , 23-cv-11193 (S.D.N.Y. 2024) A recent copyright infringement lawsuit filed by small Boston intellectual property boutique Hsuanyeh Law Group PC (HLG) against international giant Winston & Strawn LLP focuses a dividing line that can highlight when copying the work of another firm is permissible. I believe that Winston & Strawn will eventually prevail based upon a fair use defense, but it is still an embarrassing situation for the firm and attor

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SpotDraft’s Gen AI Contract Review Product, VerifAI, Released for General Availability, with Free Trial

LawSites

In October, the contract lifecycle management company SpotDraft announced an early-access release of its new generative AI add-in for Microsoft Word, called VerifAI , designed to help lawyers streamline the process of reviewing contracts. Now, SpotDraft is releasing the product for general availability, with the option for anyone to try it free for two weeks.

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Pricing for Profit: How to Set, Negotiate, and Succeed

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