Top 3 New Year’s Resolutions For Lawyers
Above The Law
DECEMBER 28, 2022
Make 2023 work for you! The post Top 3 New Year’s Resolutions For Lawyers appeared first on Above the Law.
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Is Mickey Mouse in the Public Domain Now?
L4SB
DECEMBER 28, 2022
The copyright for the animated short film entitled “Steamboat Willie“, published 1928, is set to expire at the end of 2023. This film is the first of nearly 95 years.
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It’s Time To Celebrate Your Wins!
Paralegal Bootcamp
DECEMBER 29, 2022
I know we say this every year, but where did the year go?! Has it been a great year for you? That’s what we’re going to talk about as we close out the year…What were your wins for the year? It’s time to reflect on the past year and celebrate the wins of your paralegal career. Prefer to Listen Instead of Read? It’s time to celebrate your wins for the year!
2022 Legal Year In Review
Above The Law
DECEMBER 29, 2022
Looking back at the good. and mostly bad. The post 2022 Legal Year In Review appeared first on Above the Law.
Research: The Anatomy of a Legal Brief
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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.
Asset Management: How Your Law Firm Pays Off in the End
NCBA Law Practice Management Blog
DECEMBER 29, 2022
Most solo and small firm attorneys think of their law firms as a salary replacement for a full-time law firm job, with some upside: both on income, and freedom. But, that’s it. Lots of lawyers are looking to run out the clock on their practice, and then ride off into the sunset – or , work until they die. I know I’d prefer the former ; and, if you do, too – why not ride off into the sunset with some loot, like the hero (or villain), in a Western movie?
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Federal Law Requires Bureau of Prisons to Upgrade Outdated And Broken Camera Systems
The Crime Report
DECEMBER 28, 2022
Sen. Jon Ossoff’s bipartisan Prison Camera Reform Act was signed into law by President Joe Biden on Tuesday. The law requires the Federal Bureau of Prisons to upgrade outdated and broken security camera systems and is supposed to ensure all facilities have the coverage necessary to protect the safety of incarcerated people and staff, according to a recent press release.
FTX Trading Users File Class Action Lawsuit
LegalReader
DECEMBER 28, 2022
The lawsuit alleges that FTX Trading's top executives intentionally "misplaced" billions of dollars in users' digital assets.
Firm Telling Associates They Won’t Be Getting Bonuses After Claiming To Match Market
Above The Law
DECEMBER 29, 2022
This feels like the rug getting pulled out. The post Firm Telling Associates They Won’t Be Getting Bonuses After Claiming To Match Market appeared first on Above the Law.
Ohio Supreme Court says insurance policy does not cover ransomware attack on software
JURIST
DECEMBER 28, 2022
The Ohio Supreme Court Tuesday unanimously overruled a judgment of the Ohio Second District Court of Appeals and moved that there must be “direct” physical loss or physical damage in the company’s computer software for insurance policy coverage. In the three-year court proceedings between the greater Dayton medical billing software maker EMOI and its insurance service provider Lansing, Michigan-based Owners Insurance Company, the latter asserted that the insurance contract una
Fresh Out of School: How to Become an Expert Paralegal
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!
Top Tech Tips: Using Microsoft Office 365 for Lawyers
Attorney at Work
DECEMBER 27, 2022
Affinity Consulting | Bookmark this to track the latest articles on how to use Word, Outlook and Excel. The post Top Tech Tips: Using Microsoft Office 365 for Lawyers appeared first on Attorney at Work.
Drones Are Being Used To Deliver Contraband In Prisons
The Crime Report
DECEMBER 28, 2022
Prisoners are using drones to cut out any middleman like a corrupt prison staff member and are now delivering contraband straight from the outside themselves reports Walter Pavlo for Forbes. In May 2022, Bryant Leray Henderson flew a drone from the parking lot of O.D. Wyatt High School in Fort Worth, Texas and strapped four 10-inch by 11-inch packages on to the undercarriage of a DJI Inspire 2 Model T650A drone of a drone with Methamphetamine, cellular telephones, MP3 players and pressed THC.
Rating Jonathan Turley’s Wildest, Thirstiest, Most Embarrassing Bids For Attention In 2022
Above The Law
DECEMBER 30, 2022
2022: A Year In Disingenuity. The post Rating Jonathan Turley’s Wildest, Thirstiest, Most Embarrassing Bids For Attention In 2022 appeared first on Above the Law.
UN reports over 30,000 displaced by recent violence in South Sudan
JURIST
DECEMBER 29, 2022
The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) Thursday reported that over 30,000 people in South Sudan have been displaced following violent conflicts throughout the country. The OCHA statement highlights South Sudan’s struggle with political stability, food insecurity, and natural disasters such as flooding. The statement estimates over 9.4 million people in South Sudan will need humanitarian assistance and protection in 2023, an increase of over 2.2 million people re
What Your Financial Statements Are Telling You—And How to Listen!
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.
Attorney at Work’s Top 20 Articles of the Year
Attorney at Work
DECEMBER 30, 2022
Congratulations, we made it! Here are the top articles from Attorney at Work's writers this year. The post Attorney at Work’s Top 20 Articles of the Year appeared first on Attorney at Work.
Illinois Will Be The First State to Eliminate Cash Bail After New Illinois Law Takes Effect In 2023
The Crime Report
DECEMBER 28, 2022
On January 1, a laundry list of laws impacting the Illinois criminal justice system will go into effect, including one eliminating the state’s cash bail system, making it the first in the nation to completely get rid of cash bail. The broad 700-page criminal justice reform bill , originally passed in January of 2021 called SAFE-T Act (Safety, Accountability, Fairness, and Equity – Today), addresses a large range of issues statewide including prison policy, policing, and pretrial court proc
Massive EDiscovery Provider Shut Down Over ‘Unauthorized Access’
Above The Law
DECEMBER 29, 2022
Uh oh. The post Massive EDiscovery Provider Shut Down Over ‘Unauthorized Access’ appeared first on Above the Law.
Somalia rejects Genel Energy’s ‘illegal claim’ to oil exploration
JURIST
DECEMBER 29, 2022
The Federal Government of Somalia Wednesday vehemently condemned Genel Energy PLC’s oil and petroleum exploration activities in the country’s northern breakaway region of Somaliland. The Oil Ministry rejected the company’s “illegal claim” of oil exploration rights in the region, saying: The Federal Government of Somalia has been closely monitoring the illegal petroleum operations in the northern regions of Somalia by a company called Genel Energy PLC which claims to
6 Contract Data Analytics Tools To Boost Contract Oversight
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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
All I wanted for Christmas was my two front seats.
The Estrin Report
DECEMBER 30, 2022
By Chere B. Estrin. Flightmare. If you got caught up in it, my sympathies! With thousands and thousands of weary travelers serious victims of the blizzard, ice or even Southwest, the holidays were dreadful. Can I vent for just a moment? For those of you still stuck at airports, in cities you know nothing about, sleeping in the airport, staying in hotels you can’t afford, or trying to take a train, plane or automobile, hang in there.
The new hot bench: With Jackson leading the way, the justices are speaking more during oral arguments
SCOTUSBlog
DECEMBER 30, 2022
Share In the first three months of the 2022-23 term, the Supreme Court’s newest member, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, was by far the most active participant in oral arguments, according to an analysis of the written transcripts for the 27 cases the court has heard so far. Jackson has spoken, on average, nearly 1,350 words per argument. The court’s next most-talkative members — Justices Elena Kagan, Sonia Sotomayor, and Neil Gorsuch, in that order — each have spoken, on average, between 800 and
Supreme Court Shadow Docket Is Showing — Once Again — Its Contempt For Consistency When It Stands In The Way Of Their Political Goals
Above The Law
DECEMBER 28, 2022
What does the Supreme Court need with legitimacy anyway? The post Supreme Court Shadow Docket Is Showing — Once Again — Its Contempt For Consistency When It Stands In The Way Of Their Political Goals appeared first on Above the Law.
Nepal dispatch: new coalition negotiations bode ill for rule of law
JURIST
DECEMBER 28, 2022
Jony Mainaly is JURIST’s Staff Correspondent in Nepal. She files this from Kathmandu. In the past month, Nepal has witnessed a shocking but not surprising series of events in the aftermath of the federal and provincial elections held on November 20. The events were shocking because such acts yet again scorned rule of law. But they were not surprising because disdain for the rule of law is not a new thing in present-day Nepal.
The Tech-Savvy Paralegals Playbook: How To Leverage AI
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?
DOJ Calls For Decade In Prison For Real Housewives Star
The Crime Report
DECEMBER 27, 2022
Last week, the Department of Justice requested 10 years in prison for Jen Shah for her role in a national telemarketing scheme that preyed on the elderly. Shah originally pleaded not guilty to charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and conspiracy to commit money laundering in 2021, but reversed course and pleaded guilty to the wire fraud charges last summer.
“Gorsuch Immigration Dissent Echoes Views on Covid Curbs”
HowAppealing
DECEMBER 29, 2022
“Gorsuch Immigration Dissent Echoes Views on Covid Curbs”: Madison Alder of Bloomberg Law has this report. The post “Gorsuch Immigration Dissent Echoes Views on Covid Curbs” appeared first on How Appealing.
By Eliminating Requirement for Animal Testing, FDA Modernization Act Allows Faster, More Cost-effective Drug Development
Above The Law
DECEMBER 26, 2022
By easing regulatory requirements for animal testing, the Act allows scientists to use innovative, leading-edge technologies more fully in future drug development strategies. .
Pakistan President approves Criminal Amendment and Foreign Investment Amendment Bills 2022
JURIST
DECEMBER 25, 2022
President of Pakistan, Dr Arif Alvi Friday approved the Criminal Laws (Amendment) Bill 2022 (‘The Bill’) which abolishes colonial law regarding the criminalisation of attempting suicide. The Bill repeals Section 325 of the Pakistan Penal Code 1860 which stipulates that “ Whoever attempts to commit suicide and does any act towards the commission of such offence, shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine, or with both.”
Excellence in Trial: A Strategic Guide for Modern Paralegals
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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.
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