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Interview by Chere Estrin. What does it take to become a successful lawyer in your particular niche or practice area? In a series of in-depth interviews for the Estrin Report , Chere Estrin profiles top lawyers from all types of practices. In this column, we zero in on their top tips. First up: Amber Saunders (@AmberCSanders). Amber Saunders. Principal The Saunders Firm Atlanta, Georgia Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School, 2009 LinkedIn.
The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) Friday announced draft provisions and regulations for content providers who alter facial and voice data, the country’s latest effort to combat deepfakes , or videos and other visual technologies that have been altered in order to disseminate false accusations and spread misinformation. The guidelines, which are intended to regulate technology that uses algorithms to generate and modify text, audio, images, and videos, are geared toward so-called
Are you sending your paralegal resume out with little or no response? Are you thinking about seeking a new position but not sure whether your resume will meet the test?Here are the most common (and un-communicated) reasons why your resume is tossed.
Photo by Martin Jernberg via Unsplash. De-escalation training is more likely to improve police-civilian interactions when it’s perceived by cops as a way to keep them safe on the job, according to an Arizona State University (ASU) study. The study, based on a two-year research effort with the Tempe, AZ police force, found what it called “clear and compelling evidence” that the training “fundamentally altered?
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Machine translation is fast and cheap, but a hybrid approach of man and machine is the most effective strategy. Professional human translators have always been the go-to way of translating documents for legal proceedings. They have the linguistic expertise, a better understanding of cultural context and the ability to make judgment calls on what and how to translate.
The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania Friday declared unconstitutional Pennsylvania’s “no-excuse mail-in voting law,” which permits voters to cast their ballots by mail without providing an excuse for their absence. Doug McLinko filed suit against Pennsylvania’s Acting Secretary Veronica Degraffenreid, seeking an order declaring that Article XIII-D of the Pennsylvania Election Code violates the Pennsylvania Constitution.
The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania Friday declared unconstitutional Pennsylvania’s “no-excuse mail-in voting law,” which permits voters to cast their ballots by mail without providing an excuse for their absence. Doug McLinko filed suit against Pennsylvania’s Acting Secretary Veronica Degraffenreid, seeking an order declaring that Article XIII-D of the Pennsylvania Election Code violates the Pennsylvania Constitution.
Nike is suing over NFTs. In the complaint that it filed in a New York federal court on Thursday, the sportswear titan claims that sneaker and apparel marketplace StockX is on the hook for trademark infringement and dilution, as well as unfair competition, in connection with its offering up of non-fungible tokens (“NFTs”) tied to images and physical versions of Nike footwear – albeit with receiving its authorization.
The establishment that has controlled our country’s criminal legal system for as long as any of us can remember has always had just one solution to every crime scenario. When crime goes up, more policing, more criminalization, and more incarceration will bring it down. If crime stays flat, more policing, more criminalization, and more incarceration will take it down further.
Persuasive writing is a big part of your job. Skilled legal writers grab and hold their reader’s attention without ever causing confusion. At the end, the reader should be rooting for the proponent. Yet, many lawyers have lost sight of how to make this happen. Stick to Geometry. A basic tenet of journalism is to use the inverted pyramid method to organize information.
New York joined the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and a bipartisan coalition of 26 states on Tuesday in filing a federal suit against precious metals company Safeguard Metals LLC and its owner and manager, Jeffrey Santulan, for allegedly deceiving investors across New York and the US. The Complaint was filed at the US District Court for the Central District of California alleging that Safeguard Metals defrauded more than 450 individuals across the nation by luring them to invest
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.
The Georgetown University Law Center has placed incoming new hire Ilya Shapiro on administrative leave while the school investigates whether his controversial tweets violate school…
After nearly 32,000 votes, the results are in. Readers have been voting to select the 15 legal technology startups that will get to participate in the sixth-annual Startup Alley at ABA TECHSHOW 2022 , taking place March 2-5, 2022. These 15 will face off in an opening night pitch competition that will be the opening event of this year’s TECHSHOW, with the conference’s attendees voting to pick the top winner.
From “sustainable” capsule collections to sneakers made from recycled plastic, companies across the apparel and accessories space – and beyond – are readily looking to cater to rising consumer sentiment around the need to consume more consciously. The surge in consumer and investor consciousness when it comes to Environmental, Social, and Governance (“ESG”) elements of businesses across the board is helping to drive a burgeoning sustainability market that was slated to reach $150 bil
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) Tuesday ruled in favour of Russia in two human rights cases, finding the country’s handling of the employment and criminal cases did not violate the European Convention on Human Rights. In Kramareva v. Russia , a Russian employee claimed a wrongful termination after another person was employed to perform the same duties on a full-time basis.
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
As paralegals we are full of ambition, drive, and love for our craft. As we grow and evolve into our paralegal careers, we eventually become accustomed to routine. Our experiences and years of experience and mistakes begin to shape our expectations of a case. No two cases are the same, sure. But the process is largely the same for each case. For every client that has Medicare, there is a personal injury paralegal expecting a headache at some point.
When both spouses mutually consent to the terms of their divorce or legal separation, they can file for an uncontested divorce. Compared to a contested divorce, an uncontested divorce takes less time and money in legal fees. However, before filing for divorce, you should know the steps beforehand to avoid future complications. Keep reading on to learn what they are. .
As most of you already know much of the "big technology news" for the first part of 2022 has been the announcements around "the metaverse" While it is fun in many gaming situations, I think there is also a possibility of using it effectively in courtroom evidence presentations in the future. We discuss below how some versions might be useful in the courtroom.
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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?
I have posted a draft of my new article, License to Kill?: A New Test for the New Crime Exception, on SSRN. Here is the abstract: Imagine that a police officer racially profiles and forcibly arrests an African American man.
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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.
Federal Rule of Evidence 408(a) provides that Evidence of the following is not admissible — on behalf of any party — either to prove or disprove the validity or amount of a disputed claim or to impeach by a prior.
More often than not, being slow is just a temporary situation. Use this time for your own benefit. The post Enjoy The Slow Times You Have As A Lawyer appeared first on Above the Law.
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