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Self-Care for Paralegals

Paralegal Bootcamp

Self-care, THE number one most important hyphenated word of 2022! Self-care is the most easily implemented practice available to us for creating a balanced, peaceful, and more productive life. Although we may see examples of self-care routines involving elaborate “morning rituals” including avocado toast, hour long yoga and meditation practices – followed by long walks on the beach, this is not realistic or necessary to gain the immense benefits that come from caring for ourselves!

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UN Security Council resolves to convene special emergency session on Ukraine conflict

JURIST

The UN Security Council (UNSC) Sunday resolved by a procedural vote to convene a special emergency session of the 193-member UN General Assembly to consider action regarding Russia’s attack on Ukraine. The session will be held on Monday. Earlier on Friday, Russia vetoed the US-led draft UNSC resolution which sought to end the crisis in Ukraine.

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Reimagining the 911 Emergency System

The Crime Report

Illustration by scarysideofearth via Flickr. Americans make at least 240 million 911 calls each year. Many of these calls result in timely professional responses to medical emergencies, fires, and serious crimes in progress. This everyday excellence—24 hours a day, 365 days a year—is a remarkable, often life-saving accomplishment. Indeed, 911 professionals are true first responders.

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Zoom Background Fails to Avoid at All Costs

Attorney at Work

We’ve all seen the terrifying Zoom fails of pantslessness, live-feed bathroom trips, and unmuted fetid rants about the host. We’re not those people. We’d never show up naked or allow our untethered howling spawn to step into the frame. We’re professionals here. But even professionals make mistakes. While you are strictly a pants-on Zoomer, holding the audience’s attention during a presentation is a toughly competitive business.

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6 Contract Data Analytics Tools To Boost Contract Oversight

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

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Chere Estrin’s expertise tapped by Wall Street Journal for insight on Legal Staffing wage growth.

The Estrin Report

For White-Collar Workers, It’s Prime Time to Get a Big Raise. Pay increases for people in business and professional sectors are starting to outpace gains for lower-wage workers. Read it Here. The post Chere Estrin’s expertise tapped by Wall Street Journal for insight on Legal Staffing wage growth. appeared first on The Estrin Report.

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Falsely Accused of Sexual Assault: Here’s Why and What to Do About It

LegalReader

Often, false rape accusations will be made by people known to you or even people close to you.

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How Crises Affect Law Firm Leaders — and Some Helpful Resources

Attorney at Work

I’ve been thinking about what it means to lead a company through crises and how each crisis affects law firm leaders. A few years ago, I believed I had handled just about every type of crisis conceivable. How wrong I was. In recent years, we have dealt with a global pandemic, a divided political nation and civil unrest. We all learned how to pivot and maneuver through a pandemic.

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2022 Evidence Summer Workshop (ESW2022)

EvidenceProf Blog

The Evidence Summer Workshop will be held at at Vanderbilt Law School in Nashville, TN, on May 5-6, 2022. Details below: Dear Colleagues, We are delighted to announce the 2022 Evidence Summer Workshop (ESW2022) to be held at Vanderbilt Law.

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EU adopts sweeping legal protections for Ukraine refugees, while UN warns of racial discrimination at borders

JURIST

The European Union voted unanimously on Friday to introduce a broad range of legal protections for refugees fleeing the war in Ukraine — an announcement that came on the heels of accusations by UN officials and human rights activists of racial discrimination against refugees of color. According to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees ( UNHCR ), as of the time of writing, upwards of 1.2 million people had fled Ukraine since Russia launched a large-scale invasion of the sovereign nati

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The Tech-Savvy Paralegals Playbook: How To Leverage AI

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?

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From Lawyer To Comedian To Politician To War Hero

Above The Law

An unusual path, to say the least. The post From Lawyer To Comedian To Politician To War Hero appeared first on Above the Law.

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The Legal Job Market Is on Fire! (It Won’t Always Be)

Attorney at Work

This is how you position yourself for success in any type of legal job market. Hot markets lead to atypical behaviors among buyers and sellers. During the tech boom of the late 1990s, buyers aggressively bid up the stock prices of companies when they added “.com” to their names. Over the last couple of years, home buyers have routinely snapped up houses above the asking price, sometimes without ever seeing the property in person.

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Law firms drop some Russian clients following sanctions for Ukraine invasion

ABA Journal

Several major law firms are dropping some Russian clients and reviewing Russian-related work to comply with sanctions imposed in response to the invasion of Ukraine.

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Ukraine dispatch: ‘this is a fight between fear and love on all levels’

JURIST

Law students and young lawyers in Ukraine are filing for JURIST on the latest developments in that country as it defends itself against Russian invasion. Here, Ukrainian lawyer and University of Pittsburgh LLM graduate Taras Shablii reports from Kyiv. . Humans are incredible and very adaptive, even to this new reality. It took me and my wife a few days to wrap our heads around the fact that we are in the middle of a war.

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Excellence in Trial: A Strategic Guide for Modern Paralegals

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.

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Tenth Circuit Finds No Rule 704(b) Issue With Officers' Testimony in Drug Distribution Case

EvidenceProf Blog

Federal Rule of Evidence 704(b) provides that In a criminal case, an expert witness must not state an opinion about whether the defendant did or did not have a mental state or condition that constitutes an element of the crime.

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Happy Grammar Day! The Top 10 Grammar Posts on ‘Get to the Point!’

Attorney at Work

Reaction to the first “Get to the Point” National Grammar Day post in 2014 showed that lawyers could really get worked up about grammar. Since then, we’ve published monthly posts about how to improve your communication skills. The “Get to the Point” Top 10. To celebrate National Grammar Day, here is the countdown of the top 10 “Get to the Point” grammar posts. 10.

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E-Filing Pioneer Judge, James Mehaffy, Jr. Passes

CourtTechBulletin

© 2007 Larry D. Moore. Licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 [link] A couple of weeks back we learned that retired Texas District Court Judge James Mehaffy, Jr. had passed away. I had the honor of knowing and working with the Judge and visiting his court in Beaumont, Texas. In the early 1990’s the NCSC had both the Court Technology Laboratory and Courtroom 21 projects running in Williamsburg.

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Ukraine institutes ICJ proceedings against Russia

JURIST

Ukraine instituted proceedings against Russia Saturday before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in Hague in light of Russia’s ongoing attack on Ukraine. According to Ukraine, the case concerns “a dispute. relating to the interpretation, application and fulfilment of the 1948 Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide.” Ukraine contends that Russia falsely claimed that acts of genocide have occurred in the Luhansk and Donetsk oblasts of Ukraine.

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Transform Your E-Learning: Download the Ultimate Localization Use Case!

Uncover the secret to breaking language barriers and expanding your e-learning reach! This powerful use case reveals how Cesco Linguistic Services transformed 19 training modules for the Colorado Department of Early Childhood into culturally relevant courses in Arabic and Spanish—delivered on time and exceeding expectations. Learn how to localize your content seamlessly, avoid costly pitfalls, and connect with diverse audiences like never before.

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Buried Treasure: What Software Features Are You Missing?

NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

What’s been great lately, is that lawyers are increasing their reliance on technology. That means that law firms are adding efficiency, and revenue. This is fantastic , absolutely. But, there’s still more work to do. That’s because lawyers may be overpaying for technolog y; and, it’s largely because they’re buying new stuff without looking harder at what they already have.

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Q&A With Allison Murdock: Stepping Up as Stinson LLP’s Managing Partner

Attorney at Work

Attorney at Work’s new “You at Work Spotlight” series focuses on traditional and emerging career paths for lawyers and business professionals. Below we talk with Allison Murdock about the role of managing partner today. . Less than a year ago, Allison M. Murdock was elected Managing Partner at Stinson LLP , an AmLaw 200 firm with 450 lawyers in 12 offices nationwide.

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Metaverse And The Practice Of Law (Part II)

Above The Law

In the Metaverse, many rules that will govern interaction will be defined by terms and conditions in the contract signed to participate on a Metaverse platform. The post Metaverse And The Practice Of Law (Part II) appeared first on Above the Law.

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UK expands visa scheme to Hong Kong residents born after 1997

JURIST

The UK expanded the criteria its visa scheme Thursday to Hong Kong residents born after 1997, under the British National (Overseas) Immigration Route (BN(O)). In response to the new restrictive Chinese security measures introduced in Hong Kong in 2021, the Immigration Route allowed nearly 3 million people from Hong Kong to apply for a five-year visa, providing a route to UK citizenship.

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Uncovering The Hidden Connections: A Patent Family Survival Guide

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!

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Brut, Sure Brand Deodorants Recalled Over Potential Benzene Contamination

LegalReader

If you use Brut or Sure brand deodorants, listen up. Earlier this week, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a recall for certain Brut and Sure deodorants. It turns out, the agency is concerned that the two deodorants may contain a cancer-causing chemical, specifically benzene. At the moment, four types of Brut deodorant and.

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Authorities Brace for Trouble as Trucker Convoy Heads to Capitol

The Crime Report

Preparing for possible demonstrations and disruptions ahead of President Joe Biden’s first State of the Union address, the Capitol complex has been encircled with temporary fencing installed after the Jan. 6 insurrection, the D.C. National Guard has been called upon for assistance, along with hundreds of police officers from New York City and Philadelphia, to support federal and local authorities, and the Secret Service, reports the Washington Post.

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Justices agree to review constitutionality of Indian Child Welfare Act

SCOTUSBlog

Share The Supreme Court on Monday added another high-profile dispute to what is shaping up to be a blockbuster 2022-23 term. The justices granted review in a quartet of cases challenging the constitutionality of a federal law intended to protect against the separation of Native American families. Supporters of the law contend that a ruling that invalidates the law could have significant negative consequences for both Native American children and tribal rights.

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Ukraine dispatch: ‘it is actually unbelievable we have war in our native city’

JURIST

Law students and young lawyers in Ukraine are filing for JURIST on the latest developments in that country as it defends itself against Russian invasion. Here, a law student from V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University describes her flight from the city Thursday after the first news of the Russian invasion reached her. The text has been very lightly edited to preserve our correspondent’s voice.

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AI for Paralegals: Everything You Need to Know (and How to Use It Safely)

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.