The Estrin Report
DECEMBER 3, 2020
"Once there was a young woman who heard that an old wise woman had the secret of wisdom. The young woman was determined to track the old woman down. After traveling many months, the young woman found the old woman in a cave. She entered and addressed the old woman: "Old Wise Woman, I hear you have The Secret of Wisdom. ".
Paralegal Bootcamp
NOVEMBER 29, 2020
Things Attorneys Look For In a Paralegal. Attention to Detail Problem-solving Technology Skills Proactive Mindset Professionalism Time Management Research Skills Strong Work Ethic Communication Skills Organization Skills. Do you want to know what things attorneys look for in a paralegal? Ask them! The easiest way to find out what attributes and skills your attorney values the most is to ask them.
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EvidenceProf Blog
DECEMBER 4, 2020
Federal Rule of Evidence 404(b) has been amended, effective December 1, 2020. Here's the new version of the Rule (with markups from the old Rule): In the next few posts, I will go through the changes to Rule 404(b).
NCBA Law Practice Management Blog
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
Although lawyers often guess about what legal consumers want, there are very specific and discoverable things that legal consumers want from lawyers. And, knowing these things can allow you to convert more clients. One of the things that legal consumers want from law firms is to know the total cost of legal services. This doesn’t mean your hourly rate, because that’s uncapped.
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The Estrin Report
DECEMBER 2, 2020
Welcome Mark Gorkin, “The Stress Doc”! . Our guest blogger this month. 7 Steps for Turning Uncertainty into Transformative Opportunity. Doing Your Head Work, Heart Work and Homework. . A good friend recently sent me a clever cartoon. A Buddhist-like character, wearing a loosely hanging white garment, shoulder exposed, is driving a car, seemingly in the dark.
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EvidenceProf Blog
DECEMBER 2, 2020
The Due Process Clause requires that a juror only find a defendant guilty if that juror is convinced of the defendant's guilt beyond a reasonable. Prosecutors and judges can sometimes run afoul of the Due Process when they discuss reasonable.
The Process Street
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
“Startups that regularly conduct qualitative research (not just quantitative) experience faster results in their quest to achieve product-market-fit.” – Mitchell Posada , I’m a startup, do I need to do Qualitative Research? Why? Because by regularly doing qualitative research, you are engaging with (and acting on) the voice of your ideal customer.
The Estrin Report
DECEMBER 2, 2020
Welcome Mark Gorkin, “The Stress Doc”! . Our guest blogger this month. 7 Steps for Turning Uncertainty into Transformative Opportunity. Doing Your Head Work, Heart Work and Homework. . A good friend recently sent me a clever cartoon. A Buddhist-like character, wearing a loosely hanging white garment, shoulder exposed, is driving a car, seemingly in the dark.
ALPS
DECEMBER 2, 2020
Over the years I have visited more firms that I can remember; but no visit stands out more than the one that made me feel as if I had walked on to the set of Close Encounters of the Third Kind. I kid you not. One of my favorite scenes in that film was when Richard Dreyfuss’s character built a rather large re-creation of Devils Tower in his living room out of just about anything he could find — bricks, dirt, shrubbery, you name it.
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?
EvidenceProf Blog
DECEMBER 3, 2020
Federal Rule of Evidence 701 states that If a witness is not testifying as an expert, testimony in the form of an opinion is limited to one that is: (a) rationally based on the witness’s perception; (b) helpful to clearly.
The Process Street
DECEMBER 3, 2020
This is a guest post from Katie Stearns, PR and outreach manager at BeeBole Timesheet. She’s a digital marketer who loves monitoring management and leadership trends to create more valuable B2B content for managers. Katie is particularly interested in helping the world become a more productive place. For many HR professionals and company executives, 2020 has turned out to be rather stressful (to say the least).
ClimateChange-ClimateLaw
DECEMBER 3, 2020
This post was co-authored by the Sabin Center’s Romany Webb and Michael Panfil and Sarah Ladin of Environmental Defense Fund. . As the owners and operators of immense infrastructure, electric utilities are particularly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. Many electric utilities are already struggling to respond to higher temperatures, changing precipitation patterns, more intense storms, and other climate impacts that impair the operation of electric generation, transmission, and
NCBA
DECEMBER 2, 2020
By Rachel Royal I love when the new year rolls around. I know that time really has no boundaries, and December 31 rolls effortlessly into January 1 with no fireworks of its own accord. But the thought of starting anew is exhilarating to many people, and the New Year’s resolutions that everyone talks about are […].
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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.
Corporate Governance
DECEMBER 1, 2020
N-PX Data Tagging? Yes, that might be the most important rulemaking the SEC could undertake to move our economy in a positive direction. SEC Commissioner Allison Herron Lee gives voice to this small change that could have a dramatic impact on how America invests (about 7 minutes into the video below). Read the text. Structuring […]. The post N-PX Data Tagging: Critical to Our Future appeared first on Corporate Governance.
The Process Street
DECEMBER 4, 2020
Way back in 2014, we first tried our hand at launching on Product Hunt with an early version of Process Street. It got featured, but that was a different time; when Product Hunt’s staff manually selected each product feature (these days Product Hunt claims that an automated algorithm decides ). It was hunted (Product Hunt lingo for “promoted”) by Audrey Melnik of Funnel Ventures , didn’t even have a maker (another Product Hunt termin for the creators of a product), yet st
MorneauLaw
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
Share This Story! Attorney Morneau Awarded Lawyer of the Year. R ecognized for Family Law by Best Lawyers since 2020, Attorney Katherine J. Morneau has been named Best Lawyer for 2021. About Attorney Morneau. I am a dedicated family lawyer and business owner. I am known for helping good people through tough times, such as divorce and parenting matters.
ALPS
DECEMBER 1, 2020
You’re right, COVID-19 has officially put a damper on most fun stuff for 2020. Holiday office parties included. While a major bummer, 2020 has showered us with ingenuity. We’ve learned how to do so many things differently. This year, the holidays will be done differently too, both at home and work. If you want to celebrate with your employees and coworkers this year in lieu of a real, live, in-person party (and you’re a bit burned out on coming up with new ways to do things),
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ClimateChange-ClimateLaw
DECEMBER 2, 2020
By Hillary Aidun. Wind turbines on a farm in upstate New York. Photo: bobistraveling/Flickr CC. On Wednesday, December 2, the Sabin Center filed comments with New York’s Office of Renewable Energy Siting (ORES) to support scaling up renewable energy capacity throughout the state. ORES was created pursuant to the Accelerated Renewable Energy Growth and Community Benefit Act , which was enacted in April to streamline the process for siting renewable energy facilities in New York.
Corporate Governance
DECEMBER 3, 2020
WD-40 2020, where employee voice and empowerment is on the ballot. The WD-40 2020 annual meeting is Tuesday, December 8th. To enhance long-term value, vote AGAINST the auditor and FOR all other items, including #4. $WDFC WD-40 Company (WDFC) develops and sells maintenance products, and homecare and cleaning products in the Americas, Europe, the Middle […].
ALPS
DECEMBER 2, 2020
?. Heidi experienced her first migraine and drank a lot while in law school. She also had her first panic attack the morning before she sat for the bar. Sound familiar? This week on the Path to Well-Being in Law podcast, Bree and Chris continue their mission to highlight people doing important work in the space of lawyer well-being by welcoming Heidi Alexander.
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!
The Process Street
DECEMBER 2, 2020
A SaaS heavyweight & one of the largest tech companies in the world with over 49,000 employees in 28 countries, Salesforce has built the worlds most successful CRM – not to mention the tallest building in the Western US, the Salesforce Tower. In this post we look at how Salesforce Datorama, a marketing intelligence and analytics platform, does client onboarding (and more!
LegalTalkNetwork
DECEMBER 3, 2020
Large Thanksgiving gatherings may have been fewer in number, but one thing is certain, the focus remained on food. Lots of it, whether families substituted turkey with lobster or the ham with tasty takeout. . Now that the gorging is over, you may be exploring ways to fit more comfortably in your clothes. Not quite ready to do the exercise? No worries.
LLRX
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
If Google can deliver results across the entire internet in seconds, why do I have so much trouble finding things in my organization?” asked Jonathan Adams , Research Director at Infogix, at the DATAVERSITY® DGVision Conference, December 2019. In a presentation titled, “I Never Metadata I did Not Like” Adams outlined successful approaches to understanding and managing metadata - as reported by Amber Lee Dennis.
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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