Attorney at Work
MARCH 6, 2023
I know the Eisenhower box is fast, but could it be faster? Two new ways to use this brilliant hack. The post This Is How Eisenhower Boxes Effortlessly Organize Your Life appeared first on Attorney at Work.
OneLegal
MARCH 8, 2023
Here's a question for paralegals: when your lawyer changes firms, should you follow them? Here's how to weigh whether you should go or stay. The post Paralegals: should you follow your lawyer to a new firm? appeared first on One Legal.
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Rocket Matter
MARCH 7, 2023
Left unstructured, document management can become a black hole of confusion, frustration, and non-billable hours. This is especially true in the legal industry, where lawyers, paralegals, and other industry professionals deal with a significant amount of paperwork and documentation. Document management is essential to staying organized and on top of your caseload (without sacrificing billable hours or layering on unnecessary work).
NCBA
MARCH 6, 2023
By Peggy M. Pardue As a Family Law paralegal, assisting clients with regard to spousal support is an important skill. When a client comes to your office, they are often scared and concerned about their financial future.
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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.
Above The Law
MARCH 8, 2023
If law firms are inclined to host law firm happy hours, a few things should be kept in mind to ensure success. The post More Law Firms Should Schedule Happy Hours For Attorneys And Staff appeared first on Above the Law.
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InHouseBlog
MARCH 9, 2023
In the sagacious words of many wizened lawyers, “this too shall pass” We live in uncertain times, but we have been there before and will return to uncertain times again once this latest period of wonkiness exits our global system. But how should in-house counsel deal with uncertain times? Fortunately, we have luminaries such as Sterling Miller who have seen it all and more than once in many cases, and who are willing to share their knowledge and experience with their peers.
The Process Street
MARCH 7, 2023
Artificial intelligence (AI) is beginning to change how we work, whether we like it or not. While some are afraid of the ways AI and automation are changing the fabric of work life, we at Process Street are excited by it. We see it as a way to improve our product and make our employees happier. That’s why we’ve begun to use OpenAI within Zapier to create AI-generated automation to make workflows faster and easier than ever before.
Above The Law
MARCH 9, 2023
You actually can't mandate people be nice to one another. The post It’s Your Constitutional Right To Be As Rude As You Want To Be appeared first on Above the Law.
Attorney at Work
MARCH 10, 2023
Last week in Chicago, we scoped out the ABA TECHSHOW exposition hall. Here are a few highlights. The post What’s New in Legal Technology? ABA TECHSHOW 2023 appeared first on Attorney at Work.
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!
JURIST
MARCH 5, 2023
Associate Judge Rodney S. Forbes Friday ruled that the Illinois statewide ban on the sale and manufacturing of assault rifles is unconstitutional under the Illinois Constitution. The case is in the Circuit Court of the Sixth Judicial Circuit Macon County. In Rodney’s two-page final judgment, the court ruled that the ban’s exceptions to the prohibitions of assault rifles and large capacity ammunition feeding devices violate the equal protection clause of article I, section 2 of the Il
Diane Drain
MARCH 6, 2023
PEOPLE MAY WANT TO FILE A TAX RETURN – EVEN IF THEY ARE NOT REQUIRED TO DO SO Posting from the IRS IRS Tax Tip 2023-27, March 2, 2023 Some people choose not to file a tax return because they aren’t legally required to file, but they could be missing out on refundable tax credits or an income tax refund. This could apply to someone if they: Have had federal income tax withheld from their pay.
Above The Law
MARCH 7, 2023
U.S. News tries to stem the tide of law schools fleeing the ranking. The post U.S. News Lashes Out At Law Schools That Don’t Want To Play Their Silly Little Rankings Game Anymore appeared first on Above the Law.
Attorney at Work
MARCH 8, 2023
Meyling Ly Ortiz | Most young lawyers aren’t prepared to supervise coworkers. Here is some much-needed advice on leading teams — and gaining their respect. The post Ready, Boss? Tips for Leading Your Team as a New Attorney appeared first on Attorney at Work.
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.
JURIST
MARCH 6, 2023
Chairman of the US Senate Select Committee on Intelligence Mark Warner (D-VA) Sunday announced plans to introduce a bipartisan bill that would allow foreign technologies entering America to be banned. Warner’s announcement has generated attention since it explicitly mentions that the popular app TikTok could be subject to the ban. In an interview with Fox News Sunday, Warner stated he has been working on the bill with Senate Minority Whip John Thune (R-SD) and that TikTok, in particular, i
LawSites
MARCH 7, 2023
ABA TECHSHOW kicked off in Chicago last week with its traditional opening event, the Startup Alley pitch competition, in which 15 legal tech startups present three-minute pitches in pursuit of top honors. The winners of the competition (which I organize and emcee) are selected by popular vote of those in attendance in the audience, which votes registered via an app.
NCBA Law Practice Management Blog
MARCH 10, 2023
Seriously, I mostly stopped practic ing law because of the inane, interminable meetings. Now, that’s a problem in most offices – but, law firm meetings seem to me to be particularly meandering and aimless. Now, the pandemic change d how and where people met, in fundamental ways. But, the meetings still sucked. Of course, that doesn’t mean that law firms meetings have to remain so bogus.
Attorney at Work
MARCH 9, 2023
Lawrina | The better your systems, the more time you have for the most fulfilling and profitable work. The post How Can You Keep Your Love for Law Going Strong? appeared first on Attorney at Work.
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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
JURIST
MARCH 9, 2023
College students across Florida staged walkouts this week in protest of Governor Ron DeSantis’ proposal to ban diversity, equity and inclusion programs and associated “belief systems” on college campuses. House Bill 999 targets diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs and the study of critical race theory at public Florida universities.
LawSites
MARCH 6, 2023
At ABA TECHSHOW in Chicago last week, it struck me that it is conceivable that an attendee could be the third generation within a family to have been to a TECHSHOW. After all, the conference was first held nearly four decades ago, way back in in 1987. That means that, in a multi-generational family of lawyers, an attendee this year could well have had a parent and grandparent attend in some prior year.
EvidenceProf Blog
MARCH 4, 2023
Federal Rule of Evidence 704(b) provides that In a criminal case, an expert witness must not state an opinion about whether the defendant did or did not have a mental state or condition that constitutes an element of the crime.
Attorney at Work
MARCH 9, 2023
Teddy Snyder | Use tax time to confront the reality of your numbers — and adjust your firm's budget accordingly. The post Tax Time Is Budget Time appeared first on Attorney at Work.
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?
JURIST
MARCH 7, 2023
Guided by the Rule of Law and good governance, Beijing will usher the world into a new era of stability and shared values, Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang said Tuesday in press comments , during which he blasted Western morals while remaining silent on China’s own human rights record. “Global governance should be promoted in accordance with the law and the principles of international law enshrined in the UN Charter; equity and justice must be upheld while hegemonism and selfish interests must
LawSites
MARCH 9, 2023
Zuva , the company that spun off from Kira Systems after Kira was acquired by Litera in 2021, is offering a completely free version of its AI-powered contract review technology, which can be used by anyone just by uploading contracts to Zuva’s website. “Contracts AI is typically pretty expensive,” Noah Waisberg , Zuva’s CEO and cofounder and the original cofounder of Kira, told me. “We’ve had people pay us literally millions of dollars to use a different versi
Above The Law
MARCH 9, 2023
If there's a ranking that a law school doesn't want to come out on top in, it's this one. The post The Elite Law Schools Whose Graduates Contribute The Most To Climate Change appeared first on Above the Law.
Attorney at Work
MARCH 6, 2023
Brooke Lively | We analyzed eight offers and found one consistent thing. Not one of them was going to be profitable to the firm. The post The Best Compensation Plans Use the Law of Thirds appeared first on Attorney at Work.
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