Sat.Nov 18, 2023 - Fri.Nov 24, 2023

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Chicken & Egg: Do Law Firms Need Clients or Talent More Right Now?

NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

I was talking to a friend of mine, who runs a highly successful law firm, the other day. And, he told me ‘clients aren’t the problem, I need to hire good lawyers’. And, I thought to myself: ‘You know what – I have been hearing that a lot lately ’. Now, that makes for an interesting inflection point in the marketplace – because, I think that, if you asked lawyers what they need more, the answer would be ‘client s , I can never have enough clients’.

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Lawyers+AI Equals 4 Growth Stages That Change Legal Practice Forever

Above The Law

When lawyers and AI join forces, they form an unstoppable team. The post Lawyers+AI Equals 4 Growth Stages That Change Legal Practice Forever appeared first on Above the Law.

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Contingency fees and lawyers explained

OneLegal

How does the contingency fee model work and what should lawyers and clients bear in mind when using it for cases? The post Contingency fees and lawyers explained appeared first on One Legal.

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Elon Musk Threatens ‘Thermonuclear Lawsuit’ Prompting Thermonuclear Terrible Legal Takes

Above The Law

Elon Musk wants to sue Media Matters for. something. The post Elon Musk Threatens ‘Thermonuclear Lawsuit’ Prompting Thermonuclear Terrible Legal Takes appeared first on Above the Law.

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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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Book on the African Principles on the Law Applicable to International Commercial Contracts now available

Conflict of Laws

Posted by Marlene Wethmar-Lemmer This booklet contains the first draft of the envisaged African Principles on the Law Applicable to International Commercial Contracts. The proposal could be used by national legislators on the continent and African economic integration organisations, particularly the African Union, in, respectively, domestic legislation and regional or supranational laws of a soft or binding nature.

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Justices take up Native health care funding cases and a dispute over sentencing guide

SCOTUSBlog

Share The Supreme Court on Monday morning added two additional hours of argument, in cases involving federal funding of health care services for Native Americans and the Armed Career Criminal Act, to its docket for the 2023-24 term. The announcement came on a list of orders released on Monday from the justices’ private conference on Friday, Nov. 17.

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Subscriber Count: Building Law Firm Subscriptions Is Not Easy, But It's Worthwhile

NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

Law firms continue to experiment with different payment models, in a post-COVID environment; and, that includes subscriptions. Subscriptions are popular, because it’s consistent recurring revenue – which everyone is looking for. That’s one of the reasons why technology companies are so valuable. And, if’s the same reason why lots of professional service providers (like law firms, but also like IT providers) are moving to subscription pricing.

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Bonus Season Should Already Be In Full Swing, But Biglaw Is Waiting For Cravath To Make A Move

Above The Law

When will the rest of this year's bonuses (and salary increases) be announced? Stay tuned! The post Bonus Season Should Already Be In Full Swing, But Biglaw Is Waiting For Cravath To Make A Move appeared first on Above the Law.

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US judge rules that North Dakota legislative map violates Voting Rights Act and ‘dilutes’ Native American voting strength

JURIST

Following a four-day trial, a US federal judge ruled on Friday that North Dakota’s 2021 legislative redistricting plan violates the Voting Rights Act of 1965 (VRA) because it dilutes the voting power of Native American voters. The case is in the US District Court for the District of North Dakota. Chief Judge Peter D. Welte authored the opinion of the court.

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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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Generative AI and the Small Law Firm, Part 2: The Value of Legal Domain Expertise

Attorney at Work

Mark Haddad | In this series on AI and the small law firm, Mark Haddad addresses the importance of domain expertise when using generative AI. The post Generative AI and the Small Law Firm, Part 2: The Value of Legal Domain Expertise appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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Sacramento County Eviction Process with LDA Pro Legal

LDA PRO

The eviction process is a legal procedure that landlords may need to navigate to regain possession of their property. In Sacramento County, this process comes with its own set of rules and intricacies. In this extensive guide by LDA Pro Legal, we will unravel the Sacramento County eviction process, emphasizing key details, legal considerations, and the vital role of our services, including probate paralegal services and access to paralegals for hire.

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Trial by Fire: Lawyers Don't Have to Be Perfect, When It Comes to Business Management

NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

Running a business, really, is conducting one big experiment. You’re continually testing hypotheses, and seeing whether they work. You need to make frequent adjustments, to tweak things , for the better. You could say that a business owner is like a scientist – perhaps a less glamorous analogy would be that it’s like owning an old car, that you constantly have to fix.

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Portugal police arrest 28 for human trafficking and exploitation following farm raids

JURIST

Police squads in Alentejo, southern Portugal, raided farms and arrested 28 people Tuesday on suspicion of human trafficking and labor exploitation. In a press release , Portugal’s Judicial Police said the effort, called “Operation Mirror,” involved 480 operatives in collaboration with prosecutors from the Évora region and the Portuguese airforce.

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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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Rudy Giuliani Wants To Testify In Freeman/Moss Defamation Case. Just Not To A Jury.

Above The Law

Oh, Rudy! The post Rudy Giuliani Wants To Testify In Freeman/Moss Defamation Case. Just Not To A Jury. appeared first on Above the Law.

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In Case of ‘Real Lawyers Against A Robot Lawyer,’ Federal Court Dismisses Law Firm’s Suit Against DoNotPay for Unauthorized Law Practice

LawSites

In what it described as a case pitting “real lawyers against a robot lawyer,” a federal court in Illinois has dismissed a law firm’s suit against the self-help legal service DoNotPay. In March, the Illinois law firm, MillerKing brought the putative class action against DoNotPay on behalf of “all law firms in the United States,” alleging false association and false advertising under the federal Lanham Act and Illinois state law.

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The Briefing: Are LEGO Creations Based on Religious Texts Eligible for Copyright Protection?

The IP Law Blog

The creator of a LEGO brick Second Holy Temple product is accusing another LEGO creator of copyright infringement for their interpretation of the same temple. Scott Hervey and Eric Caligiuri discuss this case on this episode of The Briefing. Watch this episode on the Weintraub YouTube channel or listen to this podcast episode here. Read Eric’s article about this case here.

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Australia emergency laws for immigrants who can not be deported face challenge

JURIST

A Chinese refugee affected by recent Australian emergency laws subjecting certain refugees to monitoring challenged the laws in Australia’s high court on Wednesday, according to ABC News (Australia). The refugee’s lawyers claim that the new laws , which relate to the monitoring of refugees who cannot be deported, are “ arbitrary” and “punitive.” Under the new laws, any person who cannot be removed from Australia must now be monitored by mandatory ankle bracele

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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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Elon Musk’s ‘Thermonuclear Lawsuit’ Is Here And It’s… Positively Tepid.

Above The Law

After promising a bombshell of a lawsuit against Media Matters, Elon Musk delivers a dud. The post Elon Musk’s ‘Thermonuclear Lawsuit’ Is Here And It’s… Positively Tepid. appeared first on Above the Law.

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Are Companies Properly Preparing for AI Risks?

Intelligize Blog

Ready or not, as a former member of the hip hop group Fugees learned recently, artificial intelligence is leaving its mark through unexpected applications. Prakazrel “Pras” Michel, one of the trio of rappers known as The Fugees, and for hit singles like “Fu-Gee-La” and their cover of Roberta Flack’s “Killing Me Softly,” claims his lawyer used generative AI to write the closing argument in his trial earlier this year on charges stemming from political lobbying schemes.

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How is the true-crime genre impacting the way people think about innocence?

ABA Journal

Human beings have told stories about violence and victims from our earliest records.

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Oregon judge blocks gun control law for being unconstitutional

JURIST

An Oregon county judge blocked Oregon Ballot Measure 114 (BM 114), Oregon’s gun control law, from taking effect on Tuesday. The court found that the ballot measure violated the state constitution , despite a previous federal court ruling finding that the measure complied with the US Constitution’s Second Amendment. The court found that two provisions of BM 114, the “permit-to-purchase scheme” and the high capacity magazine ban, were facially unconstitutional.

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Uncovering The Hidden Connections: A Patent Family Survival Guide

Speaker: Andrew Klein

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New York Proposes Regulations For Stronger Hospital Cybersecurity

Above The Law

New York Governor Kathy Hochul released a proposed set of cybersecurity regulations that require hospitals to establish new policies and procedures to protect themselves from ever-intensifying cyber threats. The state also put aside $500 million in funding to help hospitals upgrade their technology systems to comply with these new rules.

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Black Friday Cyber Sale Happening Now!

L4SB

Save 30% site wide! Black Friday Sale All Weekend Long! Law 4 Small Business. A little law now can save a lot later. A Slingshot company.

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Judge tosses UPL suit against ‘robot lawyer’ DoNotPay, saying law firm plaintiff was not harmed

ABA Journal

A small law firm didn’t have standing to file a class action lawsuit on behalf of all U.S. firms against “robot lawyer” DoNotPay for the unauthorized practice of law, a federal judge in Illinois has ruled.

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Pennsylvania federal court rules election official should count undated mail-in ballots

JURIST

A federal court in Pennsylvania ruled that undated mail-in ballots must be counted in a Monday decision that could significantly influence future elections in the state. The decision further builds upon Pennsylvania’s ongoing legal battles over mail-in voting, which have been ongoing since the enactment of Act 77 , a voting reform bill in the state.

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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.