NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

AI is everywhere; it’s embedded in so many technologies that you use already , that, in some cases: you’re probably not even aware you’re using it. So, of course, the first step here, is to understand AI yourself, including how it is deployed in the softwares you use (everyday). Once you have a handle on that, you’ll next need to figure out whether and how you want your staff to use AI.

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Above The Law

OCTOBER 2, 2024

James Earl Jones has entered the cornfield after completing the circle of life. But Darth Vader’s voice is still available in this galaxy thanks to AI. The post Artificial Intelligence Can Make Iconic Characters Immortal But It Can Create Legal Problems For Studios And Actors appeared first on Above the Law.

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Attorney at Work

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Here’s a quick guide to four core learning styles and how you can apply them to better master legal tech. The post To Master New Legal Technology, Adjust Your Training Methods to Different Learning Styles appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Above The Law

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

The Federal Trade Commission has sued CVS Caremark, Express Scripts and Optum Rx, alleging that they engage in “anticompetitive and unfair rebating practices” as it relates to insulin. One legal expert believes the FTC might win this legal battle. The post The FTC Is Suing PBMs Over Insulin Prices. Will It Be Successful? appeared first on MedCity News.

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Law 360

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Siemens Energy on Monday pled guilty to wire fraud and agreed to pay $104 million to put to rest federal prosecutors' case accusing the company of misappropriating the confidential information of General Electric and Mitsubishi, a plea deal that comes after multiple former Siemens executives pled guilty in related cases.

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Above The Law

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

She hopes to successfully guide the firm into the future. The post Top Biglaw Firm Announces Its First Female Firmwide Managing Partner In History appeared first on Above the Law.

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Above The Law

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Considering its importance to today's IP-driven economy, it is surprising that there is not more coverage of USPTO goings-on. The post 3 More Questions For A Patent Podcast Pro (Part II) appeared first on Above the Law.

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Above The Law

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Last week, Congress reintroduced legislation that will extend federal anti-discrimination protections to more than 30,000 federal judiciary employees, including law clerks and federal public defenders. The post Congress To Federal Judges: You Are Not Above The Law appeared first on Above the Law.

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Law 360

OCTOBER 2, 2024

The federal government is urging the U.S. Supreme Court to declare that E-Rate reimbursement fraud is covered by the False Claims Act because the government provides the program's funding.

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Speaker: Anne Post, CEO North America, Xakia Technologies

Do you know that 40% of U.S. Legal Departments now have a formal legal intake process? With that in mind, where does your legal department stand today? Many legal teams still struggle with a flood of incoming requests, leaving everyone overwhelmed and frustrated. Implementing a formal legal intake process can seem like an obstacle between the business and the legal department, but it doesn’t have to be!

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JURIST

OCTOBER 3, 2024

The Council of Europe’s Parliamentary Assembly (PACE) voted on Wednesday to formally recognize WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange as a political prisoner based on his time spent in UK custody while fighting extradition to the US on espionage charges. Assange has been free since June, when he pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy for releasing troves of US classified documents via his website WikiLeaks.

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ABA Journal

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

The ABA Journal is read by half of the nation's 1 million lawyers every month. It covers the trends, people and finances of the legal profession from Wall Street to Main Street to Pennsylvania Avenue.

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Above The Law

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Alabama SOS Wes Allen might not have consulted a lawyer about the latest voter purge. But he's definitely going to need one now. The post Alabama Purges Voter Rolls, VRA Be Damned appeared first on Above the Law.

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NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

OCTOBER 4, 2024

There are some common themes across a recent spate of AI ethics opinions and practical guidance releases from bar associations. One of those is that there is some question about whether AI will finally be the thing to force the majority of lawyers to adopt alternative fees ( ie – not hourly billing), particularly flat fees. Of course, this isn’t really a new question, as it relates to legal technology – in essence, what’s being asked is whether, because technologies like AI allow attorneys to pe

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Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor

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JURIST

OCTOBER 4, 2024

The US District Court for the Eastern District of California on Wednesday granted a preliminary injunction, blocking a law allowing the subjects of election deepfakes to sue the deepfakes creators for damages. The case concerns California Bill 2839 , passed by California Governor Gavin Newsom on September 17. The law prohibits the malicious distribution of “materially deceptive content” 120 days prior to an election and, in special cases, 60 days following an election.

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LDA PRO

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

Eviction can be a hectic and time-consuming process. Navigating the legal intricacies involved can be overwhelming, specifically if you are dealing with it for the first time. That’s where LDA Pro Legal’s Eviction specialist near me comes in. Their expertise and knowledge can simplify the whole eviction process, delivering a slick and efficient solution.

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Above The Law

OCTOBER 4, 2024

From the keystone-kops-handling-the-Drug-War dept The post LAPD Raids Medical Lab For (Nonexistent) Weed, Get Gun Stuck In An MRI Machine appeared first on Above the Law.

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NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

OCTOBER 4, 2024

All new leads in a law firm should ultimately filter through a single, universal intake form. This form will gather contact information, identify a case type and allow the lead to provide some basic information about her case. That’s whether the lead is completing a form on your website, or providing this information to a staffperson of yours over the phone (who is filling out a form on her behalf) , or whether a staffperson in your office is adding the information to the form from a direct emai

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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.

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JURIST

OCTOBER 2, 2024

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) on Tuesday issued a critical report detailing alleged human rights violations within Georgia’s prison system. Following an investigation, the DOJ found that conditions in the state’s prisons violate the Eighth Amendment of the US Constitution, which protects against cruel and unusual punishment. This report draws attention to Georgia’s failure to protect inmates from violence and sexual harm, particularly for vulnerable groups like LGBTQ+ individuals.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

A federal judge in Delaware has dismissed the claim by now-shuttered legal research startup ROSS Intelligence that Thomson Reuters violated federal antitrust law by unlawfully tying its search tool to its public law database in order to maintain its dominance in the overall market for legal search platforms.

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Above The Law

OCTOBER 3, 2024

The Hippocratic oath can’t stop with direct patient care; the healthcare industry and its key stakeholders must address persistent public health problems systematically. We have the tools to reduce medication harm by half or more; it is long past time to make this a public health priority. The post First Do No Harm: Support Legislative Efforts to Combat the Adverse Drug Event Epidemic appeared first on MedCity News.

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Attorney at Work

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Jay Harrington | For business development outreach, think of yourself as a curator and commentator of valuable information for your clients and prospects. The post Solving the Business Development Outreach Dilemma: From Content to Client Touchpoint appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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JURIST

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

Pope Francis addressed clerical sexual abuse in Belgium on Friday during a meeting with Belgian civil leaders in Brussels, expressing deep remorse and calling for action. The pontiff stated that the Catholic Church was “ashamed” by these abuses, describing them as a “scourge.” Francis emphasized that the Church must confront this issue with Christian humility and make every effort to prevent future occurrences.

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SCOTUSBlog

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Share The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments early next year in a case involving a member of one of Chicago’s most prominent political dynasties, a relatively rare capital case, and Mexico’s lawsuit against U.S. gun manufacturers. In a short list of orders , the justices on Friday added 15 new cases to their docket for the 2024-25 term, which starts on Monday.

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Above The Law

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Thanks, Chief Justice Roberts! The post Eric Adams Argues That Turkish Delights Slipped Into His Pasties Were Tips, Not Bribes appeared first on Above the Law.

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Attorney at Work

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Ivy Grey | It may surprise you to learn that one minute can mean the difference between successfully completing two tasks or fumbling them both. The post Regain Control Over Your Workday in One Minute appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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