CARET Legal
DECEMBER 11, 2024
Automation brings transformative benefits to law firms of all sizes and specialties, allowing attorneys to focus on strategy rather than repetitive tasks Drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery documents is a fundamental yet time-intensive part of legal practice, especially in high-stakes areas like litigation, family law, criminal defense, and employment law.
OneLegal
DECEMBER 9, 2024
Is a paralegal AI the future? See how AI is transforming the legal profession, and how paralegals remain essential despite its advancements. The post Will AI replace paralegals? appeared first on One Legal.
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Attorney at Work
DECEMBER 10, 2024
Wendy Merrill | Too many attorneys have suffered from some form of workplace trauma in their career. The post The Lateral Hire Dilemma: The Secret to Successfully Onboarding Talented Lawyers appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
The Relativity Blog
DECEMBER 10, 2024
In the legal world, your inclination to embrace change and adjust to new tech, timelines, and terms—in other words: your agility, flexibility, and adaptability—can help you grow faster and stand out.
Speaker: Anne Post, CEO North America, Xakia Technologies
Do you know that 40% of U.S. Legal Departments now have a formal legal intake process? With that in mind, where does your legal department stand today? Many legal teams still struggle with a flood of incoming requests, leaving everyone overwhelmed and frustrated. Implementing a formal legal intake process can seem like an obstacle between the business and the legal department, but it doesn’t have to be!
LegalTalkNetwork
DECEMBER 10, 2024
Burnout is a significant issue among legal professionals, impacting approximately 52% of employees in the field. Unfortunately, many attorneys find it challenging to carve out time for a proper getaway to combat this exhaustion and enhance their overall career satisfaction. Some even continue to work remotely, even when they are supposedly on vacation, which defeats the purpose of taking time off in the first place.
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Above The Law
DECEMBER 10, 2024
The attorney talent wars could bring about some undesirable consequences. The post Your Biglaw Firm’s ‘Growth Mindset’ May Lead To A Spate Of ‘Failed Hires’ appeared first on Above the Law.
Attorney at Work
DECEMBER 9, 2024
Jay Harrington | The leap from law firm associate to partner means evolving from a "doer" to a "doer-seller." The post Making the Transition from Diligent Law Firm Associate to Rainmaking Partner appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
Above The Law
DECEMBER 10, 2024
These are the law firms clients rely on most. The post The 2024 Outside Counsel Rankings: The Top Law Firms According To GCs appeared first on Above the Law.
CARET Legal
DECEMBER 10, 2024
Legal practice management software provides comprehensive tools to manage the broader operational and procedural aspects of arbitration seamlessly Arbitration has become a preferred method for resolving legal disputes outside of traditional litigation. However, as caseloads increase, managing arbitration processes manually can overwhelm law firms. Legal practice management software (LPMS) can relieve some of that burden by providing comprehensive tools to manage the broader operational and proce
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.
JURIST
DECEMBER 11, 2024
The US government unsealed an indictment Monday charging two former high-ranking officials of the Syrian Air Force Intelligence with war crimes. The indictment accuses Jamil Hassan and Abdul Salam Mahmoud of cruel and inhuman treatment, including the torture of detainees, some of whom were US citizens, at the Mezzeh military airbase prison in Damascus, Syria.
Paralegal.edu
DECEMBER 13, 2024
In April 2024, the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) conducted a comprehensive site visit of Center for Advanced Legal Studies (CALS) as part of the renewal of accreditation efforts started in 2023. The site visit team provided CALS staff with very positive feedback during their exit interview, with only three recommendations for improvement.
Above The Law
DECEMBER 8, 2024
After the FTC filed a lawsuit in September, accusing the three major pharmacy benefit managers of anticompetitive rebating practices related to insulin, the defendants reversed roles and became plaintiffs. In November, they countersued the agency, arguing that its lawsuit is unconstitutional. The post The Big 3 PBMs are Countersuing the FTC. Does Their Argument Have Any Teeth?
Attorney at Work
DECEMBER 11, 2024
Teddy Snyder | You have a lot of ways to tell the story of your case, but are you doing it in the most effective way? The post The Best Lawyers Tell Good Stories: How to Punch Up Your Narrative appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System
Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Duke Heninger, 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.
JURIST
DECEMBER 8, 2024
The Public Ministry of Sergipe announced Saturday that three former police officers have been sentenced to long prison terms for the death of Genivaldo de Jesus Santos, a black man with schizophrenia, in 2022. Judge Rafael Soares of the 7th Federal Court in the Brazilian state of Sergipe sentenced them to between 23 and 28 years in prison. The officers, who were members of the Federal Highway Police (PRF), received individual sentences based on their roles in the crime.
HowAppealing
DECEMBER 11, 2024
“Exxon can’t shake $14.25 mln penalty for air pollution at Texas refinery”: Nate Raymond of Reuters has this report. And Kayla Guo of The Texas Tribune reports that “ Federal appeals court upholds $14.25 million fine against Exxon for pollution in Texas; A 2021 ruling found the oil giant committed more than 16,000 violations of the Clean Air Act at its Baytown refinery and plant.” You can access today’s 9-to-8 en banc ruling of the U.S.
Above The Law
DECEMBER 11, 2024
Until someone issues refunds or gets a court judgment, what can investors do to minimize their losses? The post Did The Hawk Tuah Girl Spit On Investors With Her Failed Cryptocurrency? And How Can Investors Get Their Money Back? appeared first on Above the Law.
LawSites
DECEMBER 9, 2024
If there is a single it conference right now in legal tech, it is the TLTF Summit. Last week was the third annual occurrence of this invite-only event, and while organizers accepted 500 registrants up from 150 the first year it left another 1,000 hopefuls sitting on a waiting list.
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JURIST
DECEMBER 7, 2024
The United Nations Human Rights Office (OHCHR) on Thursday condemned a new Taliban directive barring Afghan women and girls from attending private medical institutions, warning that it will have devastating consequences for the countrys healthcare system. OHCHR Spokesperson Ravina Shamdasani stated : “The measure is profoundly discriminatory, short-sighted and puts the lives of women and girls at risk in multiple ways.
HowAppealing
DECEMBER 11, 2024
“Montana Supreme Court Upholds Injunction, Allows Transgender Minors to Access Certain Healthcare Procedures; The state failed to demonstrate that access to hormone therapies and other treatments presents a bona fide risk to minors, the Court wrote in a Wednesday morning decision”: Denali Sagner of Flathead Beacon has this report. And Monique Merrill of Courthouse News Service reports that “ Montana Supreme Court upholds ruling allowing gender-affirming care for minors; The hig
Above The Law
DECEMBER 8, 2024
Come January 1, CMS will begin enforcing new price transparency requirements for hospitals. Experts doubt that these regulations will do much to help patients shop for care, but they are optimistic that increasing the amount of publicly available pricing data will help tech companies develop tools that simplify pricing for patients. The post Hospitals Are Facing New Price Transparency Requirements, But Will They Truly Help Patients Shop for Care?
SCOTUSBlog
DECEMBER 11, 2024
Share At oral arguments on Monday it was not clear how the Supreme Court will rule in the case of a Philadelphia-area government contractor found guilty of fraud after it failed to comply with a contract provision intended to promote diversity. In Kousisis v. United States , the justices are considering whether the federal wire fraud laws apply to cases in which the defendant uses deception to enter into a transaction that doesnt harm the victim financially.
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JURIST
DECEMBER 11, 2024
Human trafficking has surged globally, with a 25 percent increase in victims detected between 2019 and 2022, according to a report released on Wednesday by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). The 2024 Global Report on Trafficking in Persons revealed rising child exploitation and forced labor cases fueled by poverty, conflict, and climate crises.
HowAppealing
DECEMBER 10, 2024
“Supreme Court Poised to Curb Scope of Environmental Reviews; Several justices indicated that a federal agency had complied with a federal law by issuing a 3,600-page report on the impact of a proposed railway in Utah”: Adam Liptak of The New York Times has this report. And Justin Jouvenal and Maxine Joselow of The Washington Post report that “ Supreme Court seems likely to narrow environmental reviews for projects; An 88-mile rail line in Utah has become a proxy battle over fe
Above The Law
DECEMBER 12, 2024
Eye popping allegations about what happened in the murdered judge's chambers. The post Slain Judge Accused Of ‘Running A Brothel Out Of That Courtroom’ appeared first on Above the Law.
SCOTUSBlog
DECEMBER 12, 2024
Share Members of the public who want to attend oral arguments at the Supreme Court can now apply through an online lottery to obtain advance reservations for seats at those arguments. The Supreme Court announced in a press release on Thursday afternoon that it has launched a pilot lottery program, beginning with seats for the courts February 2025 argument session.
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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