Paralegal Bootcamp

APRIL 1, 2022

As a Paralegal, there are an exciting number of opportunities available to make extra income, or even start your very own business as a mobile notary! I came from a background of 20 years in the medical field only to decide I wanted a change. I went back to school, became a Certified Paralegal, and started my own freelance business. Having learned a lot along the way, I have had some unexpected success that I would like to share!

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JURIST

MARCH 31, 2022

The Homicide Victims’ Families Rights Act , a bipartisan bill that gives families of homicide victims in federal cases more rights, passed the U.S. House of Representatives Tuesday with a vote of 406-20 and is now headed to the Senate for consideration. Under the bill, immediate family members of a homicide victim in a federal case are given the right to request a review of the case file if the murder was committed over three years ago, investigative leads have been exhausted, and a likely perpe

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Broadcast Law Blog

MARCH 28, 2022

As life slowly returns to something approaching normal after the last two years, radio stations may be inclined to go big on some April Fool’s Day stunt. But remember that not everyone may be in on the joke and a prank that may seem funny to some could trigger concerns with others. As we do every year about this time, we need to play our role as attorneys and ruin the fun by repeating our reminder that broadcasters need to be careful with any on-air pranks, jokes or other on-air bits prepared

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The Crime Report

APRIL 1, 2022

The total number of people under correctional supervision in the U.S. has dropped below 5.6 million for the first time since 1996, according to the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS). As of 2020, the last year for which figures are available, an estimated 1.6 million individuals were behind bars—in state or federal prisons or in local jails—down from 2.3 million a decade ago.

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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.

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MARCH 27, 2022

New pending petition for certiorari in Interactive Wearables, LLC v. Polar Electro Oy , 21-1281 (Supreme Court 2022) on patent eligibility grounds. Question presented: The patents-in-suit are directed to an electronics hardware device comprising a content player/remote-control combination having numerous concretely-recited components that undisputedly qualifies as a “machine” or “manufacture” under the statutory language of 35 U.S.C. § 101.

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Above The Law

MARCH 29, 2022

CHUTZPAH, as the, um, globalists might say. The post Alex Jones Calls For Fauci’s Execution, While Refusing To Sit For Deposition During Deadly Pandemic appeared first on Above the Law.

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The Crime Report

MARCH 29, 2022

Bradley and Meagan Hulett, with a photo of their son Bradley II. Still courtesy Jacob Langston. The day they came face-to-face with the teen who accidentally shot and killed their son, Bradley and Meagan Hulett confirmed, in their minds, that prison was the last place the shooter should end up. “He was a cowering little kid and he was crying,” Bradley Hulett said of Christopher “Ramsey” Bevan, 17, who killed Bradley Hulett II while toying with a faulty gun believed to have fired without being tr

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ClimateChange-ClimateLaw

MARCH 28, 2022

By Isabela Soares Bicalho, Gabriel Mantelli, Maria Antonia Tigre and Carmem Añon Brasolin. On March 30, 2022, the Brazilian Supreme Court, the most important judicial body in the country, will hear seven cases, and all of them are environmental cases. This is an atypical situation in the Brazilian context: having a full day focused on environmental cases has never been done before, and emphasizes the deliberate effort of the Supreme Court to ensure an environmental agenda within the country.

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JURIST

APRIL 1, 2022

The Biden administration Thursday announced several measures to make federal forms of identification more inclusive of transgender and nonbinary Americans. In a release posted to the White House website, the administration said that the Department of State would allow Americans to enter their gender as “X” on US passport applications starting on April 11.

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Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Amanda Adams, 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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Above The Law

APRIL 1, 2022

Some lawyers are not well versed in even the most routine technologies. The post Some Lawyers Are Unacceptably Bad With Technology appeared first on Above the Law.

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The Crime Report

APRIL 1, 2022

In an experiment aimed at reducing chronic criminal behavior, the district attorney responsible for one of the country’s most violent neighborhoods has agreed to forego prosecutions for some non-violent offenses and place offenders under the responsibility of community organizations. The experiment involves a “shift in power” aimed at giving individuals more responsibility for turning their lives around instead of experiencing a fruitless cycle of incarceration, release and re-arrest, according

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Intelligize Blog

MARCH 29, 2022

The concept of corporate sustainability has evolved over time beyond just environmental concerns such as carbon emissions and pollution. It now incorporates social and governance issues ­– the “S” and “G” to go with the “E” of what is commonly known as ESG. But if there’s room for three pillars of sustainability, why not a […]. The post Can ESG Handle Adding an H?

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JURIST

MARCH 30, 2022

With the recent Russia-Ukraine conflict dominating news headlines across the world, a more subtle development involving another violation of international law appears to have garnered little attention – the United Kingdom’s ongoing illegal occupation of the Chagos Archipelago, a group of islands located in the Indian Ocean about 1300 miles from Mauritius.

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Above The Law

MARCH 31, 2022

Georgetown Law incorporating race into legal discussions prompting conservative freak-out. The post ‘Woke Curriculum’ Based On Actual Supreme Court Cases Terrifies Conservatives appeared first on Above the Law.

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SCOTUSBlog

MARCH 28, 2022

Share On Tuesday the justices considered what obligations, if any, U.S. courts have to consider measures that might reduce the risk of harm if a child who has been abducted is returned to the country where she lives. The oral argument in Golan v. Saada was the latest case asking the justices to interpret the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction, an international agreement adopted in 1980 to deal with international child abductions during domestic disputes.

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ABA Journal

MARCH 30, 2022

On April 1, 2004, the Glastonbury Citizen , a weekly newspaper, reported that John Sakon, a real estate developer, was planning to build a 250,000-square-foot Walmart…

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JURIST

APRIL 1, 2022

The US Department of Justice announced Wednesday that it had charged a Chinese national with conspiring to act in the US as an illegal agent of the People’s Republic of China. Sun Hoi Ying, also known as Sun Haiying, spent at least five years—from February 2017 through February 2022 — acting in the US as an agent of the PRC government. According to the press release, Ying failed to notify the US Attorney General, which was required by law.

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Above The Law

APRIL 1, 2022

Full speed ahead, Your Honor! The post Navy To Name Ship After Ruth Bader Ginsburg appeared first on Above the Law.

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SCOTUSBlog

APRIL 1, 2022

Share Wednesday’s argument in Viking River Cruises v. Moriana clarified several things. For one thing, it is pretty clear that this case will not be decided unanimously. For another, it is almost as clear that the majority will vote to reverse the decision of the California Court of Appeal, as it has reversed so many other decisions of the California courts in recent decades that reject the policy favoring arbitration that the Supreme Court discerns in the Federal Arbitration Act.

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iHire

APRIL 1, 2022

Being unemployed can be a devastating blow to the ego, a strain on relationships, and a huge cause of stress. It's important to remain positive throughout your job search in order to succeed.

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JURIST

MARCH 31, 2022

The Singapore Court of Appeal Tuesday rejected an appeal against the execution of Nagaenthran Dharmalingam, a Malaysian national who was convicted of illegally importing 42.72 grams of diamorphine in 2009. Nagaenthran’s death penalty arises out of the Misuse of Drugs Act (MDA), which provides for the mandatory death penalty in cases involving over 15 grams of diamorphine.

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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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Above The Law

MARCH 28, 2022

Who could possibly resist his charms, right? The post Ted Cruz Figured He Was Just The Man To Defend Texas’s Dumb Election LOLsuit At The Supreme Court appeared first on Above the Law.

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The Crime Report

MARCH 30, 2022

Crime in New York City’s 24-7 subway system, the nation’s largest in terms of ridership , is rising despite a post-pandemic increase in passengers. Many anticipated that as ridership increased, violent crime would decrease, since crowds are often deterrents. But a report released Wednesday by the Manhattan Institute found that the rate of felonies per million subway rides nearly doubled from 1.45 in 2019 to 2.71 in 2020.

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The Process Street

APRIL 1, 2022

The Angel Group encompasses several companies that revolve around property buying, property renovation, and property letting. . Joanne Dron, Director and Owner of The Angel Group, talks to us about how Process Street has revolutionized the way they manage new properties, and shares a few tips on how to revamp your other processes and even onboard employees 24x faster.

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SCOTUSBlog

MARCH 26, 2022

Share This week we highlight cert petitions that ask the Supreme Court to consider, among other things, whether the federal government’s rule that rifles with “bump stocks” are illegal machineguns comports with the statutory definition of “machinegun” and deserves Chevron deference, and whether a pro se litigant who filed a notice of appeal with the district court, which served the parties, can still bring her appeal.

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Speaker: Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader

In today’s competitive market, pricing is more than just a number — it’s the cornerstone of profitability. The right pricing strategy ensures that you capture the true value of your offering, paving the way for sustainable growth and long-term success. Join Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader, in this exclusive session where he will explore how a well-crafted pricing approach balances customer perception with business objectives, creating a powerful tool for securing both competitive advantage a

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