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Amber Saunders: How to Be a Top Lawyer In Your Field

The Estrin Report

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.

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China prepares to crack down on deepfakes

JURIST

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

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Two Unbelievable Reasons Why Paralegal Resumes Get Tossed - The Estrin Report

Paralegal Brief Submitted Articles

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.

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De-Escalation Training Helps Cops Learn How to Stay Safe: Report

The Crime Report

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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No Objections: Better Case Management with AI for Paralegals

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

Join this session to get a fresh look at how AI tools can help you work smarter, faster, and more effectively! Attorney and law professor Joe Stephens, J.D., will walk you through the complete journey of a legal case—from the first client meeting through the final outcome—while showing you how artificial intelligence can transform your daily work at each important step.

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Machine vs. Human Translation: When to Use Which for Legal Translation

Attorney at Work

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.

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Nike Names StockX in New Lawsuit Over Unauthorized Sneaker NFTs

The Fashion Law

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.

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‘The False Choice Between Safety and Reform’

The Crime Report

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.

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Put the Important Stuff First

Attorney at Work

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.

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New York joins suit against precious metals company for defrauding senior citizens

JURIST

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

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The Ethics of AI: Practical Considerations for Paralegals

Finally, AI advice that understands your job. This isn't just another generic "guide", it's a practical roadmap built specifically for paralegals. What you'll learn: Ethics Without the Panic ⚖️ Decode ABA Model Rules and examples of state guidance so you can leverage AI confidently. Security That Makes Sense 🛡️️ Real-world protocols beyond buzzwords, SOC2 and HIPAA compliance, and data protection strategies that actually work.

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Georgetown Law places new hire on administrative leave after ‘lesser Black woman’ tweet

ABA Journal

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…

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Results Are In: Here are The 15 Legal Tech Winners of the 2022 ABA TECHSHOW Startup Alley Competition

LawSites

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.

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From Prada to Moncler, Brands Are Adopting Sustainability Logos

The Fashion Law

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

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ECHR rules no human rights violations in two Russia cases

JURIST

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.

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Research: The Anatomy of a Legal Brief

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.

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5 Tips for Fast-Tracking Disbursement After Settlement

Paralegal Bootcamp

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.

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The 5 Basic Steps for Uncontested Divorce in California

LDA PRO

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. .

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Microsoft Mesh Augmented Reality for Courtroom Evidence

CourtTechBulletin

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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Philippines passes law requiring social media users to register legal names

JURIST

Philippines lawmakers approved a key provision in the proposed Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card Registration Act mandating that social media accounts are created using a legal name and phone number, according to a statement made by a senator Thursday. The legislation aims to eliminate illegal activities enabled by mobile phones, the internet, or other electronic communication devices, such as terrorism, SMS scams, unsolicited indecent or obscene communications, bank fraud, and misinformativ

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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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My New Article: "License to Kill?: A New Test for the New Crime Exception"

EvidenceProf Blog

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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Grand Slam: 4 Workflows You Need In Your Law Practice

NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

Building and managing processes is the key to managing a successful business. That includes law firm businesse s, by the way. Even if attorneys have been reticent to adopt processes into their business models. Processes are rooted in workflows – which are just aggregations of tasks. Tasks within a workflow each need to be assigned to at least one individual.

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Enjoy The Slow Times You Have As A Lawyer

Above The Law

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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Illinois Supreme Court rules state workers’ comp law does not preempt employee claims under privacy law

JURIST

Seven judges of the Supreme Court of Illinois Thursday ruled that claims against employers for statutory damages under the Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) were not barred by the exclusivity provisions of the Workers’ Compensation Act (WCA). In the 2017 case of Marquita McDonald v Symphony Bronzeville Park, LLC , the plaintiff filed a putative class action against her employer.

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Prep with Purpose: How to Build Better Trial Binders

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

Get ready to master the art and science of trial preparation organization that top attorneys rely on in this exclusive webinar! Attorney and law professor, Joe Stephens, J.D., will walk through proven systems for creating comprehensive trial notebooks and binders that transform scattered case materials into a powerful command center. Learning Objectives: Strategic Organization 📊 Learn the essential sections every trial notebook needs and how to structure them for maximum clarity and acce

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District of Minnesota Broadly Construes the Term "Claim" For Purposes of Applying Rule 408

EvidenceProf Blog

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.

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Launching Today, Tangibly is First Platform to Systematically Manage A Company’s Trade Secrets

LawSites

Losses to businesses from the theft of their trade secrets add up to as much as three percent of the U.S. gross domestic product, according to a 2014 report by the Center for Responsible Enterprise and Trade and PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. Yet a 2017 study by law firm Baker McKenzie found that less than a third of companies maintain inventories of trade secrets and have action plans for responding to theft.

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“High court conservatives target O’Connor, Kennedy opinions”

HowAppealing

“High court conservatives target O’Connor, Kennedy opinions”: Mark Sherman of The Associated Press has this report.

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ECHR holds Poland court lacks impartiality, independence due to judge appointments

JURIST

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) held Thursday that the Civil Chamber of Poland’s Supreme Court composition lacks impartiality and independence, violating a company’s right to a proper hearing. In Advance Pharma Sp. Z o.o v. Poland , a company argued against the Main Pharmaceutical Inspector’s decision to withdraw a product from the market.

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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?