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NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Free Paralegal Training Session Prefer to read instead? As a paralegal, you play a critical role in the legal industry. Success in this demanding field requires not just skills but also the right principles to guide your career. Here are ten career-boosting principles for paralegals that can help you excel and enjoy a fulfilling career. I’ve done various free paralegal training sessions on habits, skills, and paralegal traits – but I realized I’ve never done one on principles f

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NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

If you’re a solo attorney – whether that’s a true solo (just you & no team) or a solo, with non-attorney staff help – it’s definitely a scary proposition to hire your first attorney. Some solo lawyer s , in fact, never do it. They just can’t get past the fear. But, if you can make that hire, and make it successfully, that’s like adding lighter fluid to the fire of law firm growth.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2024

As the ground shakes beneath their feet, law firm leaders must be prepared to jettison bankrupt business practices in favor of smart growth strategies. The post Smart Growth Strategies for Law Firms: Essential Investments in an Evolving Industry appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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InHouseBlog

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Multiple sources report that in-housers are increasingly looking to exit their roles and move on. The risks are real.

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Why does it take 20-40 hrs. to create a compliant legal brief? TypeLaw analyzed 10,000+ briefs to determine the anatomy of the average brief—how many words, paragraphs, citations to the record, and more. See the research results in this infographic.

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Above The Law

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Turley Really Wants You To Put Gaetz's 17 Year Old Thing Aside: Loyalists are loyal to a fault. Harvard Law Students Avoid Getting Pushed For Studying: You'll never guess how they skirted punishment ! Law Firms Sitting Ringside: Did you catch these firms during the Paul-Tyson bout ? Biglaw Partner Suspended Over Inappropriate Contact Allegations: He was also ordered to pay £66,000.

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Rocket Matter

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Have you ever heard of the term "secret sauce"? No, we aren't referring to the mystery liquid your favorite fast food chain splashes on their fries. (We are hungry now, though.) Every industry seemingly has their own sauce, but why is it always a secret? Building an online presence in the legal industry is challenging as it is. "Be yourself, but don't be so much of yourself that you scare everyone away.

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Attorney at Work

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Trellis AI. Built on the industry’s largest US trial court database, Trellis AI delivers unparalleled insight and efficiency to legal teams. The post Trellis Launches Trellis AI to Revolutionize Trial Court Litigation appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Above The Law

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Download our checklist and keep this problem at bay. The post Patent Portfolio Inflation: What It Is, The Challenges, And How To Deal With It appeared first on Above the Law.

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Attorney at Work

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Joe Douglass | Done well, videos become powerful, persuasive tools that sway juries and adjusters alike. The post Don’t Just Show, Prove: Why Lawyers Need Expert Video Storytelling in the TikTok Era appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor

The difference between a paralegal and an exceptional paralegal isn't just competence—it's the bold initiative to anticipate needs, master hidden firm dynamics, and transform challenges into opportunities that showcase your indispensable value. Join this webinar with attorney Joe Stephens to get an insider's perspective into how you can become a strategic asset to your practice!

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JURIST

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled Monday that mail-in ballots with missing or incorrect dates will not be counted in the 2024 general election. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court held that mail-in ballots must contain a date, emphasizing the need to follow instructions in the interest of ensuring fairness in the electoral process. The court instructed all 67 county election offices to uniformly implement the date requirement.

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CARET Legal

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

By leveraging these insights, legal teams can make data-driven decisions that enhance their effectiveness and increase success rates. For litigation attorneys and case managers working to secure favorable outcomes, understanding patterns in past cases is key. Data analytics tools provide valuable insights into factors like case type, jurisdiction, and opposing counsel, helping attorneys anticipate trends and tailor their strategies.

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Above The Law

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

* It's the "Decade of the Female Lawyer." [ Reuters ] * Celebrity claims famous lawyer attempted to extort a settlement by suggesting connections to Diddy. [ Billboard ] * Lawyer for Defense nominee Hegseth previews confirmation strategy by divulging that client paid off sexual assault accuser and will attempt to portray this as a nuisance settlement when asked. [ NPR ] * After failing in its first attempt, Congress is again taking up law to give the president the power to retaliate against non-

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Attorney at Work

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Jamie Spannhake | Setting limits doesn’t make you less dedicated; it allows you to recharge so you can be at your best. The post Managing Holiday Stress: A Guide for Lawyers appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker

Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.

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JURIST

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

A New York law sealing certain criminal records took effect on Saturday, one year after New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed it into law. The Clean Slate Act automatically seals criminal records for individuals’ convictions after they complete any resulting “incarceration, parole, probation, or post-release supervision” and avoid subsequent criminal convictions.

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HowAppealing

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

“Former Oxford Academy student passes state bar at a record 17 years, 8 months old”: Michael Slaten of The Orange County Register has this report. And Alexandra E. Petri of The New York Times reports that “ At 17, She Just Passed the State Bar of California; Sophia Park is believed to be the youngest person to pass the California State Bar Exam, besting the previous record-holder: her older brother, Peter.

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LawSites

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Knowable, a legal technology company specializing in helping organizations bring order and organization to their executed agreements, has announced Ask Knowable, a suite of generative AI-powered tools aimed at transforming how legal teams interact with and understand what is in their contracts.

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Patently O

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

by Dennis Crouch New data from the USPTO shows that the amazing transformation in patent inventorship continues: the average number of inventors per utility patent has reached 3.2 in 2024, nearly double the 1.7 inventors per patent seen in 1976. This steady rise in team-based inventing reflects fundamental changes in how innovation occurs and how the patent system operates.

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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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JURIST

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Georgian demonstrators rallied in protest Sunday over parliamentary election results which saw the “Russian friendly” Georgian Dream Party win the majority vote by 53.93 percent. The election was initially disputed and deemed “illegitimate” by President Salome Zurahishvila and the opposition parties until the Central Electoral Commission (CEC) confirmed Georgian Dream’s victory on Saturday.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2024

“109. Things Fall Apart: Some reflections on my disheartening exchange with Judge Jones at last Thursday’s Federalist Society convention — and its ominous implications for the future of legal debate.” Steve Vladeck has this post at his “One First” Substack site. And at his “The SDFLA Blog,” David Oscar Markus has a post titled “ Federalist Society meeting goes off the rails.

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Above The Law

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

* Forcing Google to spin off Chrome faces uphill battle. which is why monopolies always win. [ Reuters ] * Pam Bondi becomes new AG nominee. [ CNN ] * Partners put "difficult" client on emails. [ Roll on Friday ] * Democrats give up circuit court nominees in exchange for less important district court seats. apparently to break a record? Seems like a great reason. [ Bloomberg Law News ] * Gensler stepping down from SEC in the transition. [ Law360 ] * As Article II clearly states. winning a presid

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SCOTUSBlog

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Share This morning the justices dismissed Facebook v. Amalgamated Bank as “improvidently granted” – that is, without issuing a ruling on the merits, and instead signaling that it was a mistake to grant review. The brief unsigned order leaves in place a ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit that allowed a securities fraud class action against Meta to go forward on the theory that Facebook’s disclosures improperly downplayed the risks of a data breach to shareholders.

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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

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Amnesty International revealed on Thursday that the Sudanese Rapid Support Forces (RSF) are using United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) armoured carriers, incorporated with French military technology on the battlefield. The group highlighted the potential breach of the UN arms embargo on Darfur and calls on all countries to cease supplying weapons to the conflicting parties in Sudan.

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HowAppealing

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

“Pa. Supreme Court again rules that Philly and other counties cannot count undated mail ballots; The ruling comes after several Philly-area counties defied the court’s previous guidance; The issue has come under close scrutiny as the race between Bob Casey and Dave McCormick undergoes a recount”: Sean Collins Walsh of The Philadelphia Inquirer has this report.

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Above The Law

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Lots Of Biglaw Matching To Go Around!: Davis Polk , Weil , White & Case , and Skadden ! Boutique Firms Take Care Of Their Associates Too!: Check out Holwell Shuster & Goldberg ! Unlimited Doesn't Mean What You Thought It Meant: Apparently it refers to a real number south of 25,000 miles. We Have A Winner!: Congratulations to the victor of our 15th annual Legally Themed Halloween Contest !

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LLRX

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Privacy and cybersecurity issues impact every aspect of our lives – home, work, travel, education, finance, health and medical records – to name but a few. On a weekly basis Pete Weiss highlights articles and information that focus on the increasingly complex and wide ranging ways technology is used to compromise and diminish our privacy and online security, often without our situational awareness.

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