Above The Law
OCTOBER 31, 2024
Tell me you don't understand this industry without telling me you don't understand this industry. The post ChatGPT Exec Says AI Will Replace $2000/Hr Paralegals… Who Wants To Tell Her? appeared first on Above the Law.
Law 360
OCTOBER 31, 2024
Competition for top talent among elite law firms shows no signs of slowing down, even amid economic uncertainty, with financially strong firms deploying aggressive strategies to attract and retain skilled professionals to solidify their market position.
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Above The Law
OCTOBER 29, 2024
Four months later is better than not at all. The post Biglaw Associates Are Getting Ready For A Big Payday appeared first on Above the Law.
NCBA
OCTOBER 30, 2024
By Lakisha Chichester I entered the paralegal field in 2011 as a mid-career pivot. I was juggling school, working an entry-level paralegal job, and raising school-aged kids. The thought of taking time off or traveling for a conference was not on my to-do list, but I did wonder if attending conferences might pay off in […] The post Invest in Your Career: Why Attending Paralegal Conferences Pays Off first appeared on NCBarBlog.
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Above The Law
OCTOBER 29, 2024
Biglaw associates definitely didn't forget about the Milbank summer bonuses, and they're expecting to make BANK come bonus season. The post Biglaw Associates Are Billing Hours In Bulk, Hoping For Special Bonuses On Top Of Regular Bonuses appeared first on Above the Law.
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ALPS
OCTOBER 31, 2024
One of the scariest trends we have seen at ALPS is the increasing prevalence of insurance carriers suing defense counsel hired to defend the carriers’ insureds. Every attorney reading this is likely familiar with the tri-partite relationship between a liability insurance carrier, its insured, and a defense counsel hired by the carrier. While this concept likely first appeared soon after companies in the United States began offering liability insurance in the late 19th century, in recent years ma
JURIST
OCTOBER 31, 2024
Canada’s Office of the Special Interlocutor on Tuesday concluded that the government committed systemic disappearance to Indigenous children who died and were buried at residential schools. Kimberly Murray outlined 42 legal, moral and ethical obligations for governments, churches, and other institutions to address the dark chapter in Canadian history.
ABA Journal
OCTOBER 29, 2024
A federal judge had inherent power to impose a $1.05 million sanction against a Maryland law firm for asking state courts to order an end to U.S. district court litigation, a federal appeals court ruled last week.
Above The Law
OCTOBER 31, 2024
It turns out Sam Alito hates the Constitution as much as you thought he did. The post Sam Alito Got Knighted… Just Like The Founding Fathers EXPLICITLY MADE UNCONSTITUTIONAL appeared first on Above the Law.
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LawSites
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
In a coincidence of timing that reflects how legal professionals are wrestling with issues around generative artificial intelligence, the supreme courts of Delaware and Georgia issued orders within a day of each other last week relating to the use of AI in the courts and by legal professionals. On Oct.
JURIST
OCTOBER 30, 2024
The US Supreme Court issued an order on Wednesday permitting the state of Virginia to continue to remove voters from its election rolls with just five days until the federal election. The US Department of Justice (DOJ) filed the lawsuit against Virginia in early October, alleging that since the state has been removing voters so close to the federal election, it violates the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA).
LLRX
OCTOBER 31, 2024
Elizabeth Sweetland reviews: Meredith Broussard, More than a Glitch: Confronting Race, Gender, and Ability Bias in Tech (MIT Press 2023). 248 Pages. Available from MIT Press, Barnes and Noble and Amazon.
Above The Law
OCTOBER 30, 2024
But don't you dare criticize them for abusing the shadow docket! The post SCOTUS Warms Up For Election By Allowing Illegal Purge Of Virginia Voters appeared first on Above the Law.
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.
LawSites
OCTOBER 29, 2024
Ever since Startup Alley first launched in 2017, the pitch competition has helped catapult the success of a long list of legal technology startups and become a seminal event of the American Bar Association’s annual TECHSHOW.
JURIST
OCTOBER 31, 2024
The UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine concluded on Tuesday that Russian authorities have committed torture as a crime against humanity in Ukraine. The commission’s report confirmed that torture practices were widespread in all Ukrainian provinces under Russian control and in Russia’s detention facilities. The commission collected testimonies from civilians who had been detained in Ukraine and prisoners of war who had been detained in Russia.
Law 360
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
Legal department hires and changes during the month of pumpkins and goblins included new roles for top attorneys with Nike, a high-profile appointment at Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. and a promotion to CEO for the general counsel at UnitedLex.
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
Take a wild guess. The post ‘Bezos Could Do For The Media What Musk Did For Free Speech,’ Says Law Professor Unironically appeared first on Above the Law.
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
ABA Journal
OCTOBER 28, 2024
New York residents can’t carry handguns in sensitive locations and must show evidence of good moral character when applying for a concealed-carry license.
JURIST
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, urged on Wednesday for a “process of truth and healing” following the recent student protests and resignation of the prime minister in Bangladesh. During his visit to Bangladesh, the High Commissioner for Human Rights highlighted the need for accountability. He stated the importance of “truth-seeking processes, reparations for victims, initiatives to memorialize and preserve the history, and guarantees of non-recurrence.&#
Law 360
OCTOBER 31, 2024
The Justice Department’s emerging criminal crackdown on corporate national security violations is putting increased pressure on white collar lawyers to be conversant, if not experts, on opaque, complex and swiftly evolving regulations.
Above The Law
OCTOBER 31, 2024
Traditional legal education has remained largely unchanged for decades, focusing heavily on theoretical knowledge and case law analysis. The post How Legal Education Must Evolve In The Age Of AI: Insights From An In-House Legal Innovator appeared first on Above the Law.
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FDA Law Blog
OCTOBER 27, 2024
By Deborah L. Livornese & John W.M. Claud & Charles D. Snow — On October 21, 2024, the Alliance for Natural Health USA (“ANH”), and Meditrend Inc., a homeopathic drug company, filed a complaint on behalf of the homeopathic drug industry against FDA in the District Court for the District of Columbia (“D.D.C.”). This lawsuit presents an interesting reading of the statute at issue, one that is diametrically opposed to that of FDA.
JURIST
OCTOBER 30, 2024
A US District Judge extended a temporary injunction on Tuesday prohibiting the Florida Department of Health (DOH) from censoring or blocking televised ads in support of an abortion rights amendment. The extension allows the injunction to continue past US election day on November 5. The injunction and extension stemmed from a lawsuit filed by Floridians Protecting Freedom, Inc.
Law 360
OCTOBER 29, 2024
Blockchain software developer Consensys' head of litigation has departed the firm amid its fight with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to step into a deputy general counsel role at OpenSea, another crypto firm facing scrutiny from the securities regulator.
Above The Law
OCTOBER 30, 2024
Work sucks, I know. The post Most Young Legal Professionals Think Their Jobs Aren’t Good For Their Mental Health appeared first on Above the Law.
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