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OCTOBER 11, 2022
By Deb Hatfield She spoke so softly, I could barely hear her. Her eyes were red from crying, her fingers were nervously smoothing the pile of papers she held in her hand. She looked at us and whispered hoarsely, I don’t know what to do.
My Shingle
OCTOBER 11, 2022
For almost two decades, I’ve trolled the internet for good advice to share here on how to start or run a successful law firm. And friends, let me tell you that it’s pretty slim pickings out there.
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Above The Law
OCTOBER 12, 2022
Hiring is slowing down in the legal industry. The post Where All The Legal Jobs Are Hiding appeared first on Above the Law.
Attorney at Work
OCTOBER 10, 2022
If you’re stuck with high law firm AR, a change of strategy could be past due. There’s no question that many law firms struggle to whittle away at their accounts receivable (AR), the outstanding amount that has been invoiced and not paid. While it’s always the goal to ensure invoices are collected in a timely fashion, lawyers still face unique challenges when closing out their books at the end of the month.
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Why does it take 20-40 hrs. to create a compliant legal brief? TypeLaw analyzed 10,000+ briefs to determine the anatomy of the average brief—how many words, paragraphs, citations to the record, and more. See the research results in this infographic.
LegalReader
OCTOBER 12, 2022
Social media is a great way to connect with others and share your brand story, but it is also some kind of science.
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The Crime Report
OCTOBER 11, 2022
The FBI’s annual report on crime in the United States, released Oct. 5., was the first one produced under a new and far more detailed data format—the National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS). NIBRS replaces the “summary system” the FBI has used since the 1930s, which included major felony offenses and arrests recorded by local law enforcement agencies.
LegalReader
OCTOBER 10, 2022
Progressive Originalism came to the Supreme Court last week courtesy of Justice Jackson, but really, it's just honest originalism.
JURIST
OCTOBER 11, 2022
The US Supreme Court Tuesday denied a black death row inmate’s appeal over claims his trial was tarnished by several jurors who stated their opposition of interracial relationships. Justices Sotomayor, Kagan and Jackson dissented. Andre Lee Thomas was sentenced to death in 2005 for the murders of his wife, their son and her daughter from another relationship.
Patently O
OCTOBER 11, 2022
by Dennis Crouch. On October 12, 2022, the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in the fair use copyright case of Andy Warhol Foundation, Inc. v. Goldsmith , Docket No. 21-869 (2022). Roman Martinez (Latham Watkins) is set to argue for Warhol and Lisa Blatt (Williams Connolly) for Goldsmith. Andy Warhol admittedly used Lynn Goldmith’s copyrighted photographs of Prince as the basis for his set of sixteen silkscreens.
Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor
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Attorney at Work
OCTOBER 14, 2022
Think Again About the Cybersecurity Risks of Small Law Firms. It is astonishing how often small law firms tell us that they are too small to be at serious risk for cyberattacks. Anecdotally, we can tell them of many successful attacks on small law firms, though our knowledge is derived from successful attacks where we’ve been called in to investigate or remediate the damage, so we cannot identify the law firms.
EvidenceProf Blog
OCTOBER 12, 2022
Tomorrow, the Pennsylvania Board of Pardons will reconsider John Brookins's request for parole. Last year, John's request for parole was denied in large part based upon a letter (Download Bucks letter) sent by the Bucks County District Attorney's Office.
JURIST
OCTOBER 10, 2022
The Law Society released a report in which experts concluded that granting legal rights to non-human entities, such as animals, trees, and rivers, would help tackle climate change and the loss of biodiversity. The report suggested that introducing legal protections would create a link between the damage to the environment and the person or body who caused it.
The Crime Report
OCTOBER 13, 2022
The federal government has settled a case against the Indian Health Service (IHS) Agency for its mishandling of the sexual assaults perpetrated by pedophile doctor Stanley Patrick Weber against Native American boys in Montana and South Dakota, Christopher Weaver and Dan Frosch report for the Wall Street Journal. Negotiated with a mediator, payments are expected to be between $1.5 million and $2 million for each of eight victims with current claims against the U.S. for the inaction and purposeful
Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker
Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.
Attorney at Work
OCTOBER 12, 2022
Attorney business development isn’t easy — especially when you don’t have time to lay the groundwork. This checklist will help you make headway in just a few focused hours. Your business development department or practice leader has been pushing you to work on business development activities. Meanwhile, your clients have you billing more hours than ever.
ABA Journal
OCTOBER 12, 2022
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JURIST
OCTOBER 13, 2022
The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) Thursday ruled that workplace bans affecting religious wear do not amount to discrimination under certain circumstances. A Muslim woman, referred to as L.F., brought a discrimination claim against a company called SCRL based on the Belgian General Anti-Discrimination Law. SCRL refused to consider L.F.’s internship application because she declined to remove her headscarf, and SCRL does not allow any headcoverings, religious or not.
Above The Law
OCTOBER 14, 2022
If only George Washington would have told his men to etch numbers into their muskets on the way to Liberty. The post Given Our Gun Jurisprudence, It Is Now Even Easier To Illegally Sell Guns. Yay! appeared first on Above the Law.
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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
OCTOBER 13, 2022
Are you looking for ways to take your law practice to the next level? Consider using document automation tools to help streamline your workflow and produce more accurate documents faster. Document automation tools can help you create and manage documents more efficiently, which can save your firm time and money. Here’s an overview. What Is Document Automation and How Can It Help Your Law Practice?
ABA Journal
OCTOBER 11, 2022
A Kentucky judge who was temporarily suspended after he was accused of misconduct in connection with an ankle-monitoring program is facing new ethics charges.
JURIST
OCTOBER 8, 2022
UN Human Rights Council Friday voted to create a dedicated special rapporteur on human rights in Russia. The resolution was adopted on a vote of 17 in favor, 6 against, and 24 abstentions. The Council set up the rapporteur to operate for a year and requested the mandate holder to monitor the situation of human rights in the Russian Federation, to collect, examine and assess relevant information from all relevant stakeholders, to make recommendations, and to present a comprehensive report to the
Above The Law
OCTOBER 13, 2022
Who knew bankruptcy court could be this wild? The post Alex Jones F*cked Around, Found Out appeared first on Above the Law.
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?
NCBA Law Practice Management Blog
OCTOBER 14, 2022
Law firms were sitting in the cat-bird seat for quite a while, in terms of the job marketplace. Now, employees have the upper hand. So, how can a law firm with hiring needs find success in a marketplace where they’re no longer in the driver’s seat? Well, there’s no perfect solution; but, here are a few suggestions you could employ: First, try to make your law firm a more compelling environment for potential hires.
Patently O
OCTOBER 11, 2022
by Dennis Crouch. I assume that you have read The Onion amicus brief in Novak v. City of Parma Ohio. If not, please do it is a total classic. Novak Parma Onion Amicus Brief PDF. The case involves Anthony Novak who created a parody Facebook page to mock his the local police department in Parma, Ohio. The posts were clearly parody after perhaps a bit of initial confusion.
JURIST
OCTOBER 12, 2022
Russia’s Federal Service for Financial Monitoring, Rosfinmonitoring, Tuesday added US tech giant Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, to its list of “terrorist and extremist” organizations, Russian news agencies reported. The impact of Rosfinmonitoring’s designation reportedly means that Russian citizens and companies who buy ads from Facebook or Instagram could potentially face up to 10 years in prison for “sponsoring extremism.”
Above The Law
OCTOBER 14, 2022
An introspective approach allows you to analyze and assess your negotiating power. The post How To Tackle The Q4 Job Search appeared first on Above the Law.
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