The Estrin Report
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
There are stars in the field, and then again, there are SuperStars. Huascar Matos belongs in the SuperStar category, without a doubt. As one of the very few Paralegal Directors in a executive position in an AmLaw firm, Huascar is also the President of IPMA, the International Practice Management Association, a high-profile association for Practice and Paralegal Managers.
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
At its core, this framework is about combining deep legal expertise with a broad set of business and interpersonal skills. The post Becoming A T-Shaped Lawyer: Why In-House Lawyers Should Embrace This Framework appeared first on Above the Law.
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Rocket Matter
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
For lawyers and firms, time isn’t just money—it’s one of their most important resources. One aspect of business that can gobble away at this valuable time is ineffective payment management. The traditional legal payment process is full of time-consuming steps. First, you calculate billable hours for each client. Then, you draft and send individual invoices.
Law 360
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
Achieving my childhood dream of flying airplanes made me a better lawyer — and a better person — because it taught me I can conquer difficult goals when I leave my comfort zone, focus on the demands of the moment and commit to honing my skills, says Ivy Cadle at Baker Donelson.
Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor
Get ready to uncover what attorneys really need from you when it comes to trial prep in this new webinar! Attorney and law professor, Joe Stephens, J.D., will share proven techniques for anticipating attorney needs, organizing critical documents, and transforming complex information into compelling case presentations. Key Learning Objectives: Organization That Makes Sense 🎯 Learn how to structure and organize case materials in ways that align with how attorneys actually work and think.
Rocket Matter
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Learn how big tech has changed the legal industry Free Guide The Small Firm’s Guide to Big Tech While any change in how you operate your law office can feel overwhelming, there’s never been a better time to start migrating your office structures online. Big tech changed the game in how we run our everyday lives, so stay up to date with the latest available software solutions to keep clients happy.
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NCBA Law Practice Management Blog
NOVEMBER 23, 2024
Some lawyers love to practice law; and, they would do it for the rest of their lives, if they could. But, for other attorneys, the practice of law – really, building a law firm, as a business – is a way out, of the practice of law. It is/will be the thing that provides them with enough revenue, to do what they really want to do. For some attorneys, that’s the end game.
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Look forward to client outreach with InterAction+™. The post Law Firm Business Development Is More Than Relationship Building appeared first on Above the Law.
The Relativity Blog
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
A new study by IDC predicts continued growth in the use of generative AI by legal professionals, with 69 percent of respondents reporting they expect their use to increase over the next two years. Learn more about the findings.
Attorney at Work
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
Wayne Hassay | Branding a law firm is like fulfilling a promise to the public related to the benefits of the service a law firm provides. The post Branding a Law Firm: How It Puts You Ahead of the Crowd appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System
Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Duke Heninger, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.
JURIST
NOVEMBER 28, 2024
The governments of the Republic of Chile, the Republic of Costa Rica, the Kingdom of Spain, the French Republic, Luxembourg, and Mexico referred Afghanistan for further investigation to the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Thursday for violation of women’s rights in Afghanistan. In a press release, the Chilean Monitory of Foreign Affairs said: Today, the governments of the Republic of Chile, the Republic of Costa Rica, the Kingdom of Spain, the French Republic, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
Sterno
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
When Steno launched Transcript Genius , we set out to solve a fundamental challenge in litigation: how to transform dense deposition transcripts into strategic insights. Not only has this vision become reality, its impact has now been recognized. I’m excited to share that Transcript Genius has been named "LegalTech AI Innovation of the Year" by LegalTech Breakthrough, selected from thousands of nominations across 12 countries.
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Man behind the rise of the Federalist Society sat for an interview that gives softball a bad name. The post Leonard Leo Interview About As Hard-Hitting As A Whiffle Bat appeared first on Above the Law.
SCOTUSBlog
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Share When someone makes a payment to a creditor shortly before filing for bankruptcy, the Bankruptcy Code requires the creditor to return the funds. But whether those same obligations apply to the Internal Revenue Service is less clear. On Monday, the justices will consider whether the IRS is protected by sovereign immuinity from the requirement to return funds from insolvent debtors that private creditors face.
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JURIST
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
The International Criminal Court (ICC) filed an application on Wednesday for an arrest warrant against Myanmar’s military chief, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, over alleged crimes against humanity committed against the Rohingya minority. The ICC’s prosecutor, Karim A.A. Khan KC, announced the move citing “reasonable grounds to believe” that Min Aung Hlaing bears criminal responsibility for the deportation and persecution of Rohingya Muslims in 2017. “The crimes wer
Patently O
NOVEMBER 29, 2024
by Dennis Crouch The USPTO utility patent grant rate data reveals an interesting narrative of policy shifts and administrative changes over the past fifteen years. The graph shows a clear upward trajectory from a notable low point around December 2009, when the grant rate bottomed out near 50%, to recent levels hovering around 75-80%. This dramatic shift beginning in 2010 coincided with Director David Kappos taking the helm at the USPTO, marking a decisive break from the more restrictive patent
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
As opposed to the previous two years, where he conducted himself like a normal person. The post Alex Jones Hires New Counsel For Screaming Tantrum Phase Of Bankruptcy appeared first on Above the Law.
Attorney at Work
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
David Hunter explains the specific retirement plans available to help you choose the right option for your practice. The post Small Business Retirement Plans: A Strategic Investment for Law Firm Owners appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
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JURIST
NOVEMBER 23, 2024
The Core Group on the Establishment of a Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine has reaffirmed its commitment to establishing an effective and legitimate tribunal, in a resolution adopted on Friday. The resolution marks a significant step towards holding those responsible for the aggression against Ukraine accountable. Meeting in Vienna and Riga, the Core Group, comprising representatives from various countries, welcomed Ukraine’s ratification of the Rome Statute of t
The Estrin Report
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
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Above The Law
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Select courts and legal aid groups are already using these tools to benefit the public. The post Generative AI And Access To Justice: Incremental Solutions Or Overhyped Promises? appeared first on Above the Law.
SCOTUSBlog
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Share The Supreme Court declined on Monday morning to hear the case of a Texas woman seeking compensation for damage to her home inflicted by a SWAT team pursuing a fugitive. The denial of review in Baker v. McKinney came on a list of orders from the justices’ private conference on Friday. Justice Sonia Sotomayor, joined by Justice Neil Gorsuch, issued a statement regarding the court’s decision not to take up the case.
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JURIST
NOVEMBER 24, 2024
The United Nations (UN) said on Friday that Myanmar unprecedently has the highest number of civilian causalities from anti-personnel landmines, with children making up over a third of these numbers. UN experts have called for adherence to international law, warning that the situation is dire for Myanmar’s children. The Landmine and Cluster Munition Monitor’s 20 November report recorded 1,003 landmine causalities in Myanmar, with civilians accounting for 84% and children accounting fo
Law 360
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
Delaware's Supreme Court has backed a Court of Chancery finding that private equity firm Court Square Capital Management wrongly withheld nearly $5.4 million in carried interest payments from former partner Kevin Brown after he was accused — three years after his 2016 departure — of violating a no-compete agreement.
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Last year, Jonathan Turley blamed a swatting attack on angry liberals. It will shock you not at all to learn that he was completely wrong. The post Jonathan Turley’s Swatting Theory Fizzled So He Launched His Own Phony Assault appeared first on Above the Law.
LLRX
NOVEMBER 29, 2024
The often-overlooked consequences of AI applications call for regulatory frameworks that can keep pace with this rapidly evolving technology. Prof. Sylvia Lu studies the intersection of law and technology, and has outlined a legal framework to do just that.
Speaker: Kaitlyn "The Persnickety Paralegal" Story
Deposition preparation is a critical aspect of a paralegal's role, requiring meticulous attention to detail and proactive management of the case timeline. In this session, participants will explore how effective deposition preparation not only contributes to the success of the legal team but also helps maintain a balanced workflow, minimizing last-minute crises.
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