Paralegal Bootcamp

JANUARY 6, 2025

What kind of trends could be shaping the paralegal profession in 2025? This article will cover two categories: Specialty Areas (to work in) and General Paralegal Trends for 2025. You can listen to the podcast episode or read the blog article below. Paralegal Trends for 2025 These top three trends come from my hundreds of conversations in 2024 with paralegals, paralegal managers, firm administrators, managing partners, and legal recruiters.

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JANUARY 8, 2025

Jay Harrington | Being more proactive in your business development creates a win-win for yourself and your contacts. The post Asking for Business: The Art of Business Development for Lawyers appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

JANUARY 5, 2025

If youve been following the news about lawyers use of artificial intelligence, youll know that hallucinations have been an issue. When a generative AI tool, like ChatGPT , hallucinates , it essentially makes things up. Now, thats a problem if, say, youre an attorney adding a court case to a legal brief, that youll submit to the court. Theres a whole line of caselaw , about how bad this can be, starting with Mata v Avianca.

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Attorney at Work

JANUARY 10, 2025

Tech Tips | The best collaboration tools bridge the gap between efficiency and confidentiality. The post 15 Secure Collaboration Hacks Every Lawyer Should Know appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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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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Above The Law

JANUARY 7, 2025

As always, CES demonstrates that, as technology advances at warp speed, legal professionals cannot afford to lag behind. The post What Lawyers Can Learn From CES 2025: Trends That Matter appeared first on Above the Law.

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Above The Law

JANUARY 9, 2025

Are you a lawyer interested in moving to a nonlegal career? Start that journey here. The post The Great Escape: Nonlegal Careers For Lawyers appeared first on Above the Law.

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Attorney at Work

JANUARY 6, 2025

Teddy Snyder | You have a lot of ways to tell the story of your case, but are you doing it in the most effective way? The post It Is What It Is Can You Plead That in Court? appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Attorney at Work

JANUARY 7, 2025

Process Improvement Tips | Essential steps to ensure your annual legal fee increases are thoughtful, fair and easy to implement. The post Annual Legal Fee Increases: 5 Ways to Make It Easier appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Above The Law

JANUARY 7, 2025

From total compensation to origination fees, were benchmarking lawyer pay with input from over 750 respondents. The post Introducing The 2024 Solo And Small Firm Compensation Report! appeared first on Above the Law.

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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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JURIST

JANUARY 9, 2025

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) released a statement on Wednesday announcing that Takeshi Ebisawa, allegedly a prominent figure in Japan’s Yakuza crime syndicate , has pleaded guilty to conspiring to traffic nuclear materials from Myanmar. This admission comes amid a broader investigation into a complex international network involved in the trafficking of drugs, weapons, and laundered funds.

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EvidenceProf Blog

JANUARY 10, 2025

According to a Mississippi Free Press article, A Lincoln County judge on Monday dismissed all charges against two white men who prosecutors accused of shooting at DMonterrio Gibson, a Black FedEx driver, while he was making deliveries in Brookhaven, Miss.

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Sterno

JANUARY 6, 2025

Executive Summary Challenge: After decades of litigation experience, attorney Mike Marzban recognized that colleagues were often too shy to provide candid feedback on his deposition technique. He needed an objective way to evaluate his performance and identify potential blind spots in his questioning strategies. Solution: Marzban began using Transcript Genius for what he describes as "a blunt dialog about what I didn't get right.

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LawSites

JANUARY 7, 2025

Spellbook, the company that introduced the first generative AI copilot for contract drafting and review in 2022, and that last August launched a sophisticated AI agent for law capable of planning and executing complex, multi-step workflows, today rolled out Playbooks, a contract-review feature designed for in-house teams working in corporate legal departments.

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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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JURIST

JANUARY 8, 2025

Amnesty International on Wednesday urged Ugandan authorities to overturn a military tribunal’s decision and release lawyer Eron Kiiza, who has been convicted of contempt of court without trial. Kiiza was arrested after reportedly shouting at a court martial after being denied entry to the reserved space for lawyers when attempting to represent opposition leader Kizza Basigye at a court hearing.

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EvidenceProf Blog

JANUARY 9, 2025

Similar to its federal counterpart, Maine Rule of Evidence 803(2) provides an exception to the rule against hearsay for "[a] statement relating to a startling event or condition, made while the declarant was under the stress of excitement that it.

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Above The Law

JANUARY 8, 2025

Statutes are hard. The post Judges Decide Clarence Thomas Was Just Confused When He Didn’t Report All That Money appeared first on Above the Law.

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HowAppealing

JANUARY 9, 2025

“Arkansas Supreme Court chief justice rejects colleagues orders, citing constitutional authority; Chief Justice Karen Baker also denounces an employment agreement between five justices and a judicial employee she attempted to fire last week”: Tess Vrbin of Arkansas Advocate has this report , along with an article headlined “ Arkansas Supreme Court chief justice digs up predecessors 2017 memo in dispute with colleagues; Majority of justices have voided some of Bakers actions sin

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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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JURIST

JANUARY 6, 2025

Iran Human Rights (IHRNGO) reported Monday that at least 31 women were executed under Islamic law in 2024, which marks the highest annual toll in 17 years. The report also highlighted a troubling surge in executions disproportionately affecting female prisoners. The report stated that approximately 70 percent of them were accused of killing their male partners, often in the context of an abusive marriage, including child brides.

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EvidenceProf Blog

JANUARY 6, 2025

The Confrontation Clause of the Sixth Amendment provides that "[i]n all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right.to be confronted with the witnesses against him." Moreover, in Crawford v. Washington, 541 U.S. 36 (2004), the Supreme Court found that.

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Above The Law

JANUARY 10, 2025

From the MAGA-bar dept The post Metas Moderation Modifications Mean Anti-LGBTQ Speech Is Welcome, While Pro-LGBTQ Speech Is Not appeared first on Above the Law.

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HowAppealing

JANUARY 9, 2025

“TikTok Case Before Supreme Court Pits National Security Against Free Speech; The court, which hears arguments on Friday in a challenge to a law banning the app, has issued varying rulings when those two interests clashed”: Adam Liptak of The New York Times has this report. Ann E. Marimow and Cristiano Lima-Strong of The Washington Post have an article headlined “ The Supreme Court takes up the TikTok ban.

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JURIST

JANUARY 8, 2025

Amnesty International urged Ghana’s newly sworn-in President, John Mahama, to prioritize human rights throughout his administration on Tuesday. The organization highlighted the importance of tackling gender disparity, safeguarding womens rights, maintaining the right to peaceful assembly, and guaranteeing a healthy environment for every citizen.

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EvidenceProf Blog

JANUARY 8, 2025

Federal Rule of Evidence 606(b) states the following: (b) During an Inquiry into the Validity of a Verdict or Indictment. (1) Prohibited Testimony or Other Evidence. During an inquiry into the validity of a verdict or indictment, a juror may.

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Above The Law

JANUARY 7, 2025

Amazing career arc. The post Giuliani Bumstumbles Into Contempt And Sanctions In Freeman/Moss Case appeared first on Above the Law.

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Attorney at Work

JANUARY 8, 2025

Meyling Ly | Start a "Done-List" to track your accomplishments and be prepared to show your value. The post The Power of List Making appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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