Attorney at Work
AUGUST 7, 2022
Some lawyers always seem fearful of increasing legal fees — recession or no recession, crisis or no crisis. If you are wondering whether to raise your hourly rates or fixed fees, my advice — with very limited exceptions — is to go for it. Clients are never as price-sensitive as you think. The Two Biggest Reasons Lawyers Are Afraid to Raise Legal Fees.
Paralegal Bootcamp
AUGUST 11, 2022
I made the mistake of going into a deep dive on legal AI the other day and googling “will paralegals be replaced by robots?” and I was in that rabbit hole for over an hour. It might have been double that, but I had a live webinar I was presenting to a law firm on billable hours. Kind of ironic, I know. Here’s some advice, if you have a billable hour requirement , don’t google that phrase during work hours.
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The Crime Report
AUGUST 10, 2022
After the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade , nearly every woman, particularly women of reproductive age, is anxious about the future, as many states move to ban abortion. But one group that is often forgotten, yet quite possibly is the most vulnerable , comprises incarcerated women. Nationally, there are 58,000 women pregnant behind bars. Put another way, roughly 3 percent of female admissions to U.S. jails are pregnant people, according to a 2020 study.
JURIST
AUGUST 10, 2022
US President Joe Biden Tuesday signed the CHIPS Act of 2022 , which provides $52 billion to boost the US domestic semiconductor industry. The act authorizes the expenditure of more than $200 billion to promote domestic semiconductor production. However, only $52 billion is immediately appropriated as a result of Biden signing the bill. The act also establishes a US Treasury fund to carry out its provisions.
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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
Attorney at Work
AUGUST 11, 2022
Eloquent speakers understand that in every setting, every minute should be informing, perhaps delighting, your audience. Every lawyer needs to speak with colleagues, clients and prospects. Litigators need to address the court and sometimes jurors. Some lawyers give formal presentations. To develop eloquence for these situations, understand what eloquence is.
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Above The Law
AUGUST 8, 2022
An expert industry observer said CVS Health’s move into primary care is both offensive and defensive, but perhaps more importantly a natural evolution of a company with such a large healthcare footprint.
JURIST
AUGUST 11, 2022
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has initiated proceedings towards making new rules regulating consumer data privacy, the board announced Thursday. The commission, led by Chair Lina Khan, released an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPR), outlining a plan to create nationwide data privacy regulations and investigate “unfair and deceptive” data practices to which many consumers are unaware of, including the collection, monetization and surveillance of consumer data.
Attorney at Work
AUGUST 12, 2022
Of all the marketing tools for lawyers, video is the most engaging — and one of the best at helping you project professionalism and competence. Yet despite evidence that video marketing for lawyers is remarkably effective, law firms have been slow to use video compared with other industries. And, while a growing number of firms are using video in innovative ways, too often lawyers fail to use video effectively.
ABA Journal
AUGUST 8, 2022
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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?
Above The Law
AUGUST 9, 2022
I've heard of wanting to be a fly on the wall, but a Roomba on the floor? The post They’ve Got You Mapped From A To Z: Amazon’s Acquisition Sets Off Antitrust Radars appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
AUGUST 10, 2022
Canadian law students are reporting for JURIST on national and international developments in and affecting Canada. Mélanie Cantin is JURIST’s Chief Correspondent for Canada and a 2L at the University of Ottawa. On Saturday, the Newfoundland and Labrador provincial government declared a state of emergency due to what are being called the province’s worst forest fires since 1961.
Attorney at Work
AUGUST 9, 2022
TikTok is fertile ground for marketing legal services, but it takes more than a talent for lip syncing to attract the right kind of attention. You need an SEO for TikTok strategy to ensure your#lawyertiktok videos aren’t lost among the cats and comedians. Remember when every law firm and lawyer wanted to rank No. 1 on Google for their top most coveted keywords?
LegalReader
AUGUST 10, 2022
Making preparations for transferring your property and other belongings after your death may be made easier with the help of an estate-planning attorney.
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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.
Above The Law
AUGUST 11, 2022
There’s no question that some of these private judge will be wiping off reputational mud based on what’s been revealed in the Girardi investigation. The post Pushing Private Judging Out Of The Shadows? appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
AUGUST 10, 2022
A US district judge Tuesday spared Igor Dvorskiy, a former test administrator involved in a large-scale college admissions and testing bribery scheme, a prison sentence because he helped prosecutors build cases against others involved in the scheme. Dvorskiy pled guilty to accepting nearly $200,000 in bribes from parents to inflate their children’s standardized exam scores for college.
LDA PRO
AUGUST 11, 2022
Before you apply for a divorce, you need to gather the relevant documents that the court will use during the process. Below are a few examples of documents you need. List of Assets You have to divide your marital assets upon divorce. State law determines the assets to divide and the ones to keep as separate property. Before you get to that point, however, you must provide a list of all the assets you own either with your spouse or alone.
Attorney at Work
AUGUST 10, 2022
What does it take to become a successful lawyer in your particular niche? In a series of interviews for the Estrin Report , Chere Estrin profiles top lawyers from all types of practices. Here, we highlight their top tips. This week, we feature personal injury lawyer Greg Colburn, who says success requires both grit and empathy. Greg Colburn. Founder Colburn Law Seattle, WA LinkedIn.
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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.
NCBA Law Practice Management Blog
AUGUST 8, 2022
Law firms often focus on gross revenue, when calculating how much they make. But, there are expenses that go into running every business, including a law firm. And, gross profits aren’t what you really make. What you really make i s your gross profit minus the cost of expenses for running your business. And, this can be expressed in a number of ways.
JURIST
AUGUST 6, 2022
Thomas Connally Jr. of West Virginia was Friday sentenced by US District Judge Paula Xinis to 37 months in prison for sending threatening emails to Dr. Anthony Fauci. Fauci is the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and Chief Medical Advisor to the president. . Connally admitted in a plea deal to sending emails threatening Fauci and his family anonymously using ProtonMail, an end-to-end encrypted email service.
LDA PRO
AUGUST 11, 2022
Before you apply for a divorce, you need to gather the relevant documents that the court will use during the process. Below are a few examples of documents you need. List of Assets. You have to divide your marital assets upon divorce. State law determines the assets to divide and the ones to keep as separate property. Before you get to that point, however, you must provide a list of all the assets you own either with your spouse or alone.
Above The Law
AUGUST 9, 2022
NY is changing its CLE requirements. The post CLEs Just Got A Little More Complicated 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!
HowAppealing
AUGUST 10, 2022
“Ex-Judge Luttig Calls GOP-Backed Legal Theory Grave Threat”: Tiana Headley of Bloomberg Law has this report. The post “Ex-Judge Luttig Calls GOP-Backed Legal Theory Grave Threat” appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
AUGUST 10, 2022
Cook County State’s Attorney Kimberly Foxx announced Tuesday that Cook County judges vacated 7 murder charges because of a former Chicago detective’s misconduct in investigating the cases. The individuals were exonerated after the Foxx chose not to oppose legal challenges to their convictions. An eighth individual’s conviction, which Foxx is no longer defending, is still under judicial review.
ABA Journal
AUGUST 8, 2022
Lawyers in New York will have to take at least a one-hour cybersecurity course as part of their continuing legal education requirements beginning in July…
Above The Law
AUGUST 10, 2022
I'll take junk mail over dookie mail anyday. The post Attorney Arrested For Mailing Poop To Politicians appeared first on Above the Law.
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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