Paralegal Bootcamp
JULY 28, 2022
To start off, I should make a confession. I have been in the legal field for over 30 years and a paralegal going on eight years. In those years, I have only worked on civil cases, and that was my niche. Then, an opportunity came along to work for the County Public Defender’s Office, defending people in misdemeanor, felony, and now the only paralegal in the office on capital cases.
The Crime Report
JULY 28, 2022
District and state attorneys nationwide are facing increasing pressure to prosecute every case the police bring to their desks. When prosecutors look to alternatives, they are quickly labeled “soft on crime.”. Some communities go as far as attempting to recall their elected prosecutor, as seen most recently in San Francisco (where they were successful in removing DA Chesa Boudin), Philadelphia and Los Angeles.
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JURIST
JULY 24, 2022
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a bill , SB-1327, modeled after Texas’ abortion law. The California gun bill allows private citizens to bring lawsuits against those who make, sell, transport or import guns. While Texas’ abortion law, which took effect on September 1 last year, allows private citizens to bring civil actions against physicians and those “aid[ing] or abet[ting] the performance or inducement of an abortion” in violation of the state ban on aborti
Diane Drain
JULY 25, 2022
Want to avoid dishonest debt collectors? Watch this video from FTC’s Consumer Advice. By Joseph Ferrari, July 22, 2022 (reprint from FTC, Consumer Alerts ). During Military Consumer Month 2022, the FTC is highlighting resources to help veterans and their families navigate tricky situations they may find themselves in. Watch this video to see how Bryan, a U.S.
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?
Paralegal Bootcamp
JULY 25, 2022
Modern law is extraordinarily complex. It’s built upon dysfunctional models like income inequality, sexism, racism, and much more. As society shifts and the need for lawyers to work faster and smarter grows, it becomes increasingly important that lawyers are able to nurture partnerships with freelance paralegals and legal assistants. Why do these partnerships matter?
Paralegal Brief brings together the best content for paralegals and legal professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders
JURIST
JULY 28, 2022
The US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit Wednesday reinstated a New York law that limits protest near courthouses. The reinstated law, New York Penal Law § 215.50 (7) , prohibits people from engaging in conduct “concerning the conduct of a trial being held” within 200 feet of a courthouse. Should someone be found in violation of the law, they could face criminal contempt charges. .
EvidenceProf Blog
JULY 26, 2022
In federal court (and in about half of state courts), when a jury is initially deadlocked, the judge can give them an Allen charge instructing the jury to keep deliberating. That said, a judge cannot give jurors an Allen charge.
The Crime Report
JULY 29, 2022
Lonnie Morris was recently released from prison after 44 years inside. Photo by Justin Bench, via UnCommon Law. Donald was first incarcerated when he was just seven years old. A poor kid with an under-resourced single mother, Donald was first kicked out of kindergarten for throwing tantrums. Two years later, after accidentally starting a fire while playing in a neighbor’s basement, Donald was held responsible for arson.
Above The Law
JULY 27, 2022
It makes too much sense. The post Supreme Court Term Limits Bill Should Have Broad Bipartisan Support So It Probably Won’t appeared first on Above the Law.
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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
JULY 28, 2022
The UN General Assembly on Thursday adopted a resolution declaring that access to a clean, healthy environment is a universal human right. The move was lauded by UN Secretary-General António Guterres as a historic decision that evidenced the commitment of UN member states to fighting climate change and fostering a more sustainable environmental future.
EvidenceProf Blog
JULY 29, 2022
Frederick Schauer, the David and Mary Harrison Distinguished Professor of Law at the University of Virginia School of Law, has published The Proof Uses of Evidence in Law, Politics, and Everything Else (Harvard University Press). Simply put, this book is.
The Crime Report
JULY 25, 2022
Earlier this month, Attorney General Merrick Garland appointed Colette S. Peters to serve as Director of the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) Many eyes will now be on the troubled agency and what is happening behind bars under new leadership. Rightfully so, given years of dangerous conditions, abuse, corruption and mismanagement at the BOP. Editor’s Note: A week after Peter’s appointment, outgoing BOP Director Michael Carvajal was s ubpoenaed to testify before a Senate committee examining abuse
Above The Law
JULY 28, 2022
Attorney General Letitia James accused CVS of a scheme starting in 2017 to prevent New York safety net hospitals from using the company of their choice to obtain federal drug subsidies on prescriptions filled at CVS through the 340B program.
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JURIST
JULY 26, 2022
Biotech giants BioNTech and Pfizer Monday filed a complaint for declaratory judgment of noninfringement in the US District Court of Massachusetts. The companies seek to quell claims by CureVac of intellectual property violations. BioNTech and Pfizer collaborated in the development and distribution of their COVID-19 vaccine. The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, trademarked as COMIRNATY ®, was the first successful mRNA drug product approved in the United States and was expedited on an emergency basis by
Sterno
JULY 27, 2022
What a weekend! Once again , the Steno team packed their bags to attend the annual Law-Di-Gras conference. Hosted at the Omni La Costa Resort & Spa from July 14-17, this event invites medical and legal experts to converse and educate one another on the trends and findings connected to personal injury litigation. Though the festivities have come to a close, we can’t help but reminisce on the lessons Law-Di-Gras 2022 taught us.
NCBA Law Practice Management Blog
JULY 27, 2022
A lot of attorneys, new and seasoned, volunteer for everything under the sun, until they’re so busy, they just wanna puke. Now, that’s not the goal of volunteering. When it comes to working with organizations, legal-specific or otherwise, the idea is not to overwhelm yourself – but, to actually generate business, based on your in-person networking and referral marketing efforts.
Above The Law
JULY 27, 2022
Was this really advancing the academic mission in the first place? The post Clarence Thomas Quits Law School Class, Depriving Students Of BOTH Sides Of The ‘Do Gay People Have Human Rights?’ Debate 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!
JURIST
JULY 28, 2022
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) announced Wednesday that Trident Mortgage Company agreed to pay over $22 million to settle federal charges that its lending practices intentionally discriminated against minorities in the Greater Philadelphia Area. Trident is one of the largest realtor-affiliated mortgage lenders in the US and is a subsidiary of Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway.
EvidenceProf Blog
JULY 27, 2022
Over the past few years, states have begun enacting Marsy's Law, which "seeks to give crime victims meaningful and enforceable constitutional rights equal to the rights of the accused." Many legal scholars, including myself, have questioned Marsy's Law, arguing that.
HowAppealing
JULY 23, 2022
“Supreme Court leak probe: So many questions, so few answers.” Mark Sherman of The Associated Press has this report.
Above The Law
JULY 28, 2022
This is a real shock. if you have no legal training at all. Otherwise it's pretty obvious. The post Exit Sandmann: MAGA Kid’s Defamation LOLSuits Against Media Finally Laughed Out Of Court 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.
JURIST
JULY 23, 2022
The US Supreme Court has temporarily blocked a Biden administration immigration policy. In a 5-4 order, the Supreme Court Thursday denied the Biden administration’s application to reinstate an immigration memorandum that would stop deportation unless the non-citizen is a threat to national security, public safety or border security. J ustices Amy Coney Barrett, Sonia Sotomayor, Elena Kagan and Ketanji Brown Jackson dissented from the majority.
EvidenceProf Blog
JULY 25, 2022
Professor Ronald J. Allen (Northwestern Pritzker School of Law) and Christopher Smiciklas (a recent graduate of the Northwestern Pritzker School of Law) have posted The Law’s Aversion to Naked Statistics and Other Mistakes (forthcoming in Legal Theory) on SSRN. Here.
ABA Journal
JULY 29, 2022
Convicted go-between gets life sentence in law prof’s murder Katherine Magbanua was sentenced Friday to life in prison without parole for acting as the…
Above The Law
JULY 24, 2022
While 2022 will likely be a reset from the tremendous growth in digital health funding of 2021, this is a healthy correction and an opportunity to realign on core metrics.
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