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Top 10 tips on how to become a sports lawyer 2.0

LawInSport

LawInSport · How to become a sports lawyer with LawInSport, Founder, Sean Cottrell. This article was updated with Episode 97 of the LawInSport Podcast to accompany this article on 16 November 2020 added with the 2.0 version being published on 01 May 2019. I spend a fair amount of time speaking, mentoring and coaching enthusiastic law students, athletes and professionals who are considering becoming a sports lawyers.

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Texas Issues RFO for Statewide Uniform CMS

CourtTechBulletin

A Texas Armadillo We learned on November 17, 2020, that: “The Texas Office of Court Administration (OCA), a judicial branch agency that assists the Supreme Court of Texas with the administration of the Texas courts, invites submissions of offers for a statewide, integrated, comprehensive, cloud?based uniform case management system and associated implementation services in compliance with the requirements and terms set forth in this RFO (UCMS).

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Play in the Sandbox: Test Your Software Before You Use It

NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

Adding new software to a law firm is often a challenge. But, the reward is great. The issue is that most law firms stumble out of the starting blocks, and then squander any gains that they may have had. One way law firms screw this up is to spend too little time vetting software, so that they’re surprised by what they view as limitations during the implementation process -- which may be actual limitations, or just undiscovered existing features, of which the law firm is not aware, because they d

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2020 ILTA Legal Technology Survey: Remote Working and the Shift to Cloud-based Legal Software

MyCase

Every year the International Legal Technology Association conducts a technology survey of firms of all sizes, and the results always provide lots of interesting data on how lawyers are using technology. This year’s Survey was of particular interest due to its timing. Because it was conducted during the first few months of the pandemic, it offers useful insight into COVID-related technology trends, including the ways that law firms are using remote working tools and cloud-based legal softwa

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AI for Paralegals: Everything You Need to Know (and How to Use It Safely)

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 risks before they become problems.

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Blockchain-Based Tokenization of Commercial Real Estate

Gravel2Gavel

By Josh D. Morton and Matt Olhausen. Blockchain technology is a digitized, distributed ledger that immutably records and shares information using software protocols and advanced cryptology. The development of blockchain-based smart contracts—self-executing software algorithms integrated into a blockchain with trigger actions based on pre-defined parameters—has made it possible for parties to automate the process of executing commercial transactions between counterparties in a more direct, trustw

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What is a Divorce Petition?

A People's Choice

Although all divorce cases start out with the filing of a divorce petition, sometimes the complexity or level of conflict in your case changes as the case progresses. If things start out amicably, but your divorce gets messier after you file the initial divorce petition, it does not necessarily mean that you need a lawyer. Even if your divorce changes course after the initial filing of the divorce petition, having a California non-attorney legal document assistant prepare your divorce documents

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Something Completely Different

OilandGasLawyer

Today is the birthday of Benoit Mandelbrot (b 11-20-1924, d 10-14-2010), a mathematician and discoverer of the Mandelbrot set and studied fractal geometry. He was Sterling Professor of Mathematical Science at Yale University, the oldest professor in Yale’s history to receive tenure. Below is an image of the Mandelbrot set. You can go here to view an animation of the set.

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5 Game-Changing Features MyCase Released in 2020

MyCase

In response to the emerging challenges sweeping the legal industry this year, MyCase released a number of features that helped attorneys and supporting staff work full-time from anywhere, engage clients virtually, and continue to get paid promptly with zero disruption to business. In our recent virtual workshop, Texas attorney and MyCase customer, Benson Varghese , demonstrated the new, game-changing features that will help law firms reach a new tier of efficiency in 2021.

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ILSPA’s Legal Secretaries Diploma Live Online Classes

SimplyLawJobs

The Institute of Legal Secretaries and PAs are delighted to be offering live online classes , which start on Wednesday 27 January 2021. Online classes have become a very popular form of learning due to the growth of virtual communication during the current pandemic. To celebrate the announcement of our next class, we are offering an early bird discount of £100 to all Students who enrol before 30 November 2020.

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Document Automation for Small Law Firms: A Practical Guide for Paralegals & Staff

Stop recreating the same legal documents. Learn to automate client intake forms, correspondence, and agreements—without expensive software. What You'll Learn: Which documents to automate first How to create simple templates Ways to reduce errors and save time Practical workflows for small firms Download now to transform your legal document drafting process.

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Music Mondays – Swift’s Masters Sold For $300M

The Hollywood Lawyer

Taylor Swift recently announced that she is rerecording her entire catalog with Big Machine, as Scooter Braun looks to confirm the sale of her master recordings to a private equity company, Shamrock Holdings, for $300 million. Making it the second time her music, videos, and album art had been sold without her knowledge. The singer’s Twitter statement said that “my team attempted to enter into negotiations with Scooter Braun.

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How Much are Divorce Filing Fees in California?

A People's Choice

The COVID-19 pandemic has made it impossible for many unhappy couples to avoid the truth that they want to get divorced. If another stimulus check comes as the pandemic drags on, the amount will be more than enough to get your divorce process started. The good news is that the court will waive the divorce filing fees if you can demonstrate financial need.

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November 20, 2020: Weekly court update

OneLegal

For a full list of all California courts and more information about their known status, visit our California courts updates page on the Support Center. Please note: All resources shared by One Legal are intended as high-level summaries only. For a full picture of each court’s response to the challenges of COVID-19, please visit the individual court […].

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Best Advice I’ve Ever Received as a Paralegal

Paralegal Coffee Talk

Best Advice I’ve Ever Received as a Paralegal. What was it? Become an expert in every thing you do in the office whether it be Microsoft Word or research. Use Google as one of your most important resources to learn from, or even YouTube when you need to brush up on or become an expert in Microsoft Word. You see, what I saw in many private law firms were staffers who simply had no interest in the work.

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Buyer’s Guide for Contract Lifecycle Management Software

With advancements in automation tools and digitization, the overall modern business environment is fast, to say the least. Legal operations are no exception to this need for expediency. Managing contracts efficiently is critical for organizations to maintain compliance, minimize risk, and optimize their contract lifecycle operations. As such, organizations considering CLM software need to diligently review CLM software offerings to find the solution that best fits their specific needs.

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Sheriff removal procedures

SCOCAblog

Overview Reforming oversight of California’s sheriffs recently made the news as part of a broader conversation about rethinking law enforcement. In particular, the Los Angeles board of supervisors is considering options to remove Los Angeles Sheriff Alex Villanueva. As a charter county, Los Angeles has express constitutional power to amend its charter to provide removal procedures for elected county officers like its sheriff.

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How to File for Divorce Without Hiring a California Divorce Paralegal

A People's Choice

When you hire a divorce lawyer, you are probably not the lawyer’s top priority. In most instances, the person doing most of the work on your divorce papers is a California divorce paralegal employed at the law firm. Instead of paying inflated hourly rates to an attorney solely to work through their divorce paralegal, you should have a California non-attorney legal document assistant prepare your divorce documents.

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What Were the Drafters of the New U.S. Citizenship Exam Thinking?

Nolo's Blog

As a thought experiment, imagine what types of questions you would put on the civics exam that every immigrant who hopes to become a U.S. citizen must pass. Details of early U.S. history, perhaps? An introduction to America’s foundational or contemporary economic and social philosophy? A reminder of when to pay federal income taxes? The exam that has been in use for years contained a smattering of all of the above on its list of 100 possible questions.

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Giving Thanks This Thanksgiving

NCBA

By Yazmeen Gadalla On November 26, the United States will come together to celebrate Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is a time to look back at the year prior and to give thanks. It is also a time to look forward and be thankful for what is to come. Thanksgiving is the pinnacle of the fall season, transitioning […].

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Case Closed: How to Optimize Your Legal Intake Process for Efficiency

Speaker: Anne Post, CEO North America, Xakia Technologies

Do you know that 40% of U.S. Legal Departments now have a formal legal intake process? With that in mind, where does your legal department stand today? Many legal teams still struggle with a flood of incoming requests, leaving everyone overwhelmed and frustrated. Implementing a formal legal intake process can seem like an obstacle between the business and the legal department, but it doesn’t have to be!

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Film Fridays: Actress Pregnancy Prompts Insurance Lawsuit

The Hollywood Lawyer

Four years ago, the Broadway show producer of “Shuffle Along” sued its’ insurer, Lloyd’s of London, over the loss of coverage when the show had to end abruptly when the main actress became pregnant. Four years later, both parties have agreed to render the case “discontinued” and drop the case. The cases rested on whether the star, Audra McDonald pregnancy “qualified as an “accident” or “illness.” The insurer claimed that “in

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What is a Final Divorce Decree in California?

A People's Choice

It It is possible to get divorced without lawyers, without going to court, and for much less money than members of the “high net worth divorce crowd” pay. With this in mind, finalizing your divorce may actually be closer within your reach than you think! A California legal document assistant can help you get your final divorce decree easily and hassle-free by preparing your divorce documents.

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How to Begin Your Career in the Legal Industry

SimplyLawJobs

Are you thinking of kick-starting a legal career but have no idea where to start? The legal industry is growing, and individuals seeking legal services are ready to pay handsomely to get top-notch services. To succeed in the industry, you need to start gradually and build up your skills and experience. Careers in the legal industry are always evolving, and you need to adapt to fit what the job market demands.

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Law and Gardening

ALPS

“We must cultivate our garden.” —Voltaire, Candide. I wasn’t much of a Voltaire fan when I was assigned Candide in a European History course in college, which seems like 100 years ago. Truth be told, I find it about as impenetrable today as I did back then. As an avid vegetable gardener, however, I find value in his words above. I also think that applying some basic rules of gardening to the legal profession can yield a more bountiful and satisfying law practice.

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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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Hydrogen—A Key Element in the EU’s Green Planning

Gravel2Gavel

By Matthew Oresman and Henrietta Worthington. Hydrogen is gaining global recognition for its potential as a key player in the energy transition. Investors and businesses are exploring opportunities across multiple sectors, including energy, manufacturing, transport and finance. According to a report by Bloomberg, the current pipeline for global hydrogen projects is worth an estimated $90 billion.

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What Divorce Paperwork Do You Need in California?

A People's Choice

If you have made up your mind to get divorced without hiring a lawyer, you might try to reassure yourself that divorce is just a matter of completing the proper divorce paperwork. Once you see the sheer volume of paperwork required even in uncomplicated divorce cases, though, you will not feel so confident. Filling out all those divorce papers by yourself is a lot of work.

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Self Care Strategies For Stressed Trainee Solicitors

SimplyLawJobs

As a trainee you’re going to be constantly learning, dealing with new situations, and working long hours — it’s natural to be stressed out sometimes. But it’s important to take steps to reduce and manage your stress levels before it takes over your life. We’ve covered four self-care strategies for stressed trainees. Cut Back on Alcohol and Caffeine.

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Common Job Interview Questions – Bill Gates’ Cheat Sheet

InHouseBlog

Common job interview questions may result in uncommon or suboptimal answers. Listen to Bill Gates for his thoughts on the topic. For your legal job interview, do your research and get multiple perspectives on topics such as how to answer salary questions , what questions you should be asking at the interview , how to prepare for an in-house interview , and last but not least, how to ace the in-house counsel job interview.

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

Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Duke Heninger, 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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Broadridge 2020: Dark Money

Corporate Governance

Broadridge 2020 Annual Meeting of Stockholders will be held on Thursday, November 19, 2020, at 9:00 AM Eastern. Attend meeting online, vote your shares, and submit questions during the meeting by visiting www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/BR20. You need the Control Number provided to you (usually by your broker or bank) to join the meeting. To enhance long-term value: […].

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California Divorce Legal Papers and Forms: The Complete List

A People's Choice

This is probably not your first online quest for an inexpensive and lawyer-free divorce. Like many unhappily married people in California, you have probably visited the California courts’ self-service family law website, glanced at the voluminous divorce legal papers required, and then quickly clicked away. Completing all the divorce paperwork by yourself can be an exercise in frustration, like preparing your own tax returns, except that making a mistake can be even more costly.

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The UK’s Best Law Schools

SimplyLawJobs

If you’re in the United Kingdom, and looking to get in the field of law, then look no further! Studying law in the UK is not only a great choice, but it’s also the best place to attend law schools, as many British schools and universities cater to those looking to score a job in law. Here are 10 of the best law schools in the UK which you can enrol in today. .