Paralegal Bootcamp
DECEMBER 22, 2022
Do you want to move into management? As someone who has made the transition in my own career, I wanted to share insights on the key differences between being a paralegal and a paralegal manager and how you can get started today on that transition if it’s something you hope to do in your career. Let’s see if management is right for you after you hear the pros and cons.
Above The Law
DECEMBER 22, 2022
Share your thoughts for a chance at a $250 gift card. . The post For Law Firm Cybersecurity, Does Bigger Mean Better? appeared first on Above the Law.
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HowAppealing
DECEMBER 22, 2022
“The Ins and Outs of Navigating a Successful Appellate Practice”: Michelle Kallen has this essay online at Bloomberg Law. The post “The Ins and Outs of Navigating a Successful Appellate Practice” appeared first on How Appealing.
The Hollywood Lawyer
DECEMBER 19, 2022
Taylor Swift’s copyright lawsuit has been resolved out of court. The two songwriters, Nathan Butler and Sean Hall, who claim she lifted the lyrics to her hit “Shake It Off,” have agreed to end the copyright lawsuit, which has gone on for five years. The two songwriters alleged that her 2014 smash infringed upon “Playas […]. The post Music Mondays: Taylor Swift Copyright Lawsuit Resolved Out of Court appeared first on THE HOLLYWOOD LAWYER.
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LegalReader
DECEMBER 19, 2022
A corporate seminar is an excellent way to train your employees and help them learn new and better business skills.
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Above The Law
DECEMBER 19, 2022
The cliche about being a lifetime learner has to be true for the trial lawyer if she wants to keep winning for her clients. The post Always Be Learning appeared first on Above the Law.
ClimateChange-ClimateLaw
DECEMBER 22, 2022
By Maria Antonia Tigre. Photo by Matt Palmer on Unsplash. As noted at the end of last year, 2021 was significant for climate litigation, with several decisions worldwide providing a fresh look at stakeholder responsibility for climate change. 2022 was no different, with courts further delineating the procedural dimensions of climate cases and expanding on the responsibilities of stakeholders for climate mitigation and adaption.
NCBA Law Practice Management Blog
DECEMBER 19, 2022
Most lawyers treat referral sources as a set-it-and-forget it sort of thing. They’ll work really hard to build up that referral arrangement; and, once the referrals start coming in – things get set to auto pilot. And, the referrals may continue coming in; but, the question is whether those referrals remain consistently good. Because, as it turns out, referral quality can degrade over time; and, there’s a specific culprit.
Above The Law
DECEMBER 19, 2022
Wait, you mean to tell me Harvard's Legacy Admissions program isn't a form of affirmative action? The post Race Matters: Courtroom Diversity And Diverging Opinions appeared first on Above the Law.
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?
Attorney at Work
DECEMBER 22, 2022
Tom Lambotte | You're going to be considered a suitable target for a cyberattack if you tick these checkboxes. The post Why It’s Imperative Your Law Firm Has a Cyber-Response Plan appeared first on Attorney at Work.
JURIST
DECEMBER 22, 2022
The Government Accountability Project (GAP), a nonprofit whistleblower protection and advocacy organization, Thursday urged two US Congressional Committees to continue reviewing Twitter’s suspension of several journalists’ accounts. In a letter to the US House of Representatives Committee on Science, Space, and Technology and the US Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation , GAP states that they represent VOA Chief National Correspondent and current JURIST Journalist
HowAppealing
DECEMBER 20, 2022
“No free PACER as U.S. lawmakers exclude proposal from spending bill”: Nate Raymond of Reuters has this report. The post “No free PACER as U.S. lawmakers exclude proposal from spending bill” appeared first on How Appealing.
ABA Journal
DECEMBER 22, 2022
This year, Bryan Garner gave us a new game for word lovers, a hypothesis on hyphens and four principles of legal writing that he learned…
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Modern trial practice has evolved beyond basic organization. With technology reshaping courtrooms and attorneys expecting more than ever, paralegals need to elevate their capabilities while mastering the fundamentals of trial excellence. This comprehensive guide from Steno, built from author Joe Stephens' real-world experience as both a practicing attorney and law professor, provides a blueprint for delivering exceptional trial support in today's complex legal environment.
Attorney at Work
DECEMBER 20, 2022
Common questions about moving your systems and data to the cloud. The post Is Your Law Firm Ready for the Cloud? appeared first on Attorney at Work.
JURIST
DECEMBER 20, 2022
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Tuesday ordered Wells Fargo to pay $3.7 billion regarding its “widespread mismanagement” affecting over 16 million consumer accounts. Specifically, Wells Fargo must pay $2 billion to consumers in addition to a $1.7 billion civil penalty which will be put into the CFPB’s Civil Penalty Fund to compensate victims of federal consumer financial law violations. .
Above The Law
DECEMBER 18, 2022
In 2022, the healthcare sector is on track to meet or exceed the more than 50.4 million patient records that were breached last year. As we look ahead to 2023, increasing cybersecurity budgets will be a necessity for healthcare organizations, despite their tight financial situations.
HowAppealing
DECEMBER 19, 2022
“Top Ten Worst SCOTUS Moments of 2022”: Eric Segall has this blog post at “Dorf on Law.” The post “Top Ten Worst SCOTUS Moments of 2022” appeared first on How Appealing.
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The Crime Report
DECEMBER 21, 2022
A former finance director at the NYU Metro Center has been indicted for allegedly embezzling over $3 million dollars in state education grants intended to support minority and women-owned businesses, Jake Offenhartz reports for the Gothamist. Cindy Tappe has been accused of using fraudulent invoices to direct taxpayer money to her own shell companies.
JURIST
DECEMBER 21, 2022
The City of Buffalo, New York Tuesday filed a complaint against major gun manufacturers for fueling gun violence through their business practices. The case is in the Supreme Court for the State of New York in Erie County. The 194-page complaint notes and documents the rise in gun violence in Buffalo and the state of New York. The complaint identifies the gun manufacturers as “ghost gun defendants.” Ghost gun manufacturers design guns to be easily converted into working, untraceable f
ABA Journal
DECEMBER 23, 2022
After one of the most challenging periods in recent history, 2022 was a year of reemergence.
Above The Law
DECEMBER 20, 2022
SBF doesn't pull any punches complaining about Sullivan & Cromwell. The post Sam Bankman-Fried Alleges Sullivan & Cromwell Used ‘Mentally Unbalanced’ Tactics To Get FTX To File Bankruptcy appeared first on Above the Law.
Speaker: Andrew Klein
Are there mysteries lurking in your family tree? 🕵 No, not a long-lost half-brother - I'm talking about a patent family tree! IP paralegals need fast and easy ways to verify and report on essential data about foreign equivalents of US assets. Join us to master the global scope of key assets to support prosecution, portfolio management, litigation, licensing, competitive monitoring and more!
EvidenceProf Blog
DECEMBER 21, 2022
Yesterday, the Supreme Court of Georgia upheld the grant of habeas relief to Joey Watkins. Given this terrific turn of events, I wanted to do an update on the status of all of the cases we covered on Undisclosed. Total.
JURIST
DECEMBER 22, 2022
Iranian authorities violated international human rights law with excessive and lethal force against protestors in Kurdistan throughout September, October and November, Human Rights Watch (HRW) reported Wednesday. HRW asserts that Iranian security forces continue to commit human rights violations with their inhumane treatment of detainees and executions.
ABA Journal
DECEMBER 22, 2022
Each year, ABA members and staff lead a multitude of projects and initiatives that serve their colleagues and communities as well as improve the legal…
Patently O
DECEMBER 20, 2022
by Dennis Crouch. “Smart wallets” are growing in popularity. I have one branded FIDELO with a carbon-fiber case that claims to block scammers trying to read the chip on my credit card. I think of these generally as “smart wallets” but I learned today that the company Storus has a registered trademark for that term. What should I call them now?
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 and ethics risks before they become problems.
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