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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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
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: 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 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.
LawSites
MARCH 6, 2023
As the person who plans and emcees the Startup Alley pitch competition at ABA TECHSHOW, I was pretty sure that I knew how the 90 minutes would unfold when the event kicked off TECHSHOW in Chicago last week. But in the final moments, after the pitches were done and just as I had invited the audience to cast their votes for the winning startup, I was thrown for a loop.
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.
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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.
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
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.
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.
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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Uncover the secret to breaking language barriers and expanding your e-learning reach! This powerful use case reveals how Cesco Linguistic Services transformed 19 training modules for the Colorado Department of Early Childhood into culturally relevant courses in Arabic and Spanish—delivered on time and exceeding expectations. Learn how to localize your content seamlessly, avoid costly pitfalls, and connect with diverse audiences like never before.
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
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.
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.
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: 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!
JURIST
MARCH 7, 2023
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) Tuesday filed a civil antitrust complaint to block JetBlue’s proposed $3.8 billion acquisition of Spirit Airlines. The DOJ’s complaint alleged that JetBlue’s acquisition will negatively impact millions of consumers. While Spirit is known for offering low airfare for its customers, the DOJ stated, “JetBlue plans to abandon Spirit’s business model, remove seats from Spirit’s planes, and charge Spirit’s customers higher prices.” Jet
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.
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
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.
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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