Attorney at Work
SEPTEMBER 4, 2023
Tom Lambotte | A step-by-step guide that can help you avoid becoming the next victim. The post A Law Firm’s Guide to a Cybersecurity Risk Assessment appeared first on Attorney at Work.
SCOTUSBlog
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
Share A major Second Amendment dispute and a challenge to the constitutionality of efforts by public officials to block constituents on social media headline the Supreme Court’s November argument calendar , which was released on Wednesday. The session, which begins on Oct. 30, is a relatively light one, with the justices scheduled to hear oral arguments in just seven cases over six days.
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Above The Law
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
Let us count the ways in which lawyers are terrible at cybersecurity – and then talk about the new ABA resolution on cybersecurity. The post Why Are Lawyers So Terrible At Cybersecurity? appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
Edwin Gakunga is a student at the Kenya School of Law and a JURIST Assistant Editor. He files this dispatch from Nairobi. Filing from the vibrant city of Nairobi, Kenya, I find myself privileged to be a part of history, reporting for JURIST at the inaugural Africa Climate Summit (ACS) hosted right here at the iconic Kenyatta International Conference Center (KICC).
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OneLegal
SEPTEMBER 4, 2023
Learn about the overall relationship with external counsel for litigation, from discerning the initial need to maintaining a productive working relationship and all the considerations you should make. The post The corporate lawyer’s guide to using external litigation counsel appeared first on One Legal.
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The Estrin Report
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
10 Red Hot Flags Not to Take that Job By Chere B. Estrin I once took a job in an AmLaw (top firms in the country) firm. Boy, was I excited! A big bump in salary; great title; opportunity to grow; the works. And then – I knew within 3 days that I had made a huge mistake. Huge. There was no question – this was going to be a “crying in the shower every morning” adventure.
My Shingle
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
Illustration generated by Dall-E Case Summary: In the legal profession, the general rule is that lawyers cannot enter into agreements that restrict their right to practice after leaving a firm, except for retirement benefits. However, there is ambiguity in interpreting what constitutes a restriction. A recent Maryland Supreme Court case, Jamie Bennett v.
LawSites
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
Two litigation-focused Canadian legal technology companies, CiteRight and Jurisage , have merged, combining CiteRight’s litigation drafting program with Jurisage’s AI technology to create an integrated legal research and drafting solution. Had you listened to my LawNext podcast last week , you would have already known this, as I interviewed CiteRight cofounder Ariel Nacson and Jurisage founder and CEO Colin Lachance as part of my series of interviews at ILTACON, where they revealed t
Attorney at Work
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
Wendy Merrill | It's common for firms to ask their biggest rainmaker to be managing partner. But is that the right move? The post Finding Your Law Firm’s Next Managing Partner appeared first on Attorney at Work.
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?
JURIST
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
A US federal appeals court ruled Thursday that Texas can leave the floating barrier in the Rio Grande after a district court ordered the state to remove it on Wednesday. Texas Governor Greg Abbott appealed the order along with an emergency motion to stay the district court’s order earlier on Thursday. A panel of judges from the US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit unanimously agreed to grant Abbott’s motion to stay the district court order until the appeals court hears further a
HowAppealing
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
“The Supreme Court Justices Are Just Like Anyone Else; Professionals like to believe themselves immune to the influence of gifts, but no one is”: Professor Adriane Fugh-Berman has this essay online at The Atlantic. The post “The Supreme Court Justices Are Just Like Anyone Else; Professionals like to believe themselves immune to the influence of gifts, but no one is” appeared first on How Appealing.
NCBA Law Practice Management Blog
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
Law firms have quite a few options for getting their first, or a revised, website built (rebuilt). So, if it’s time to formalize ( reformalize ) your web presence, your website still needs to be the anchor – let’s talk over some courses of action. The most obvious option for design ing a website is doing it yourself (DIY); but, let’s be real – even if you’re the best website designer in the world, you still don’t want to do it.
Attorney at Work
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
Susan Cohodes | To retire, or not? My vigorous debate with myself about leaving law practice. The post Client Prep Sure Seems Trickier With Online Appearances appeared first on Attorney at Work.
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JURIST
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
A Texas federal district judge issued a preliminary injunction on Wednesday that ordered Texas to move its floating barrier from the Rio Grande’s main waters to the riverbank. US Senior District Judge David Alan Ezra granted the US Department of Justice’s request for the preliminary injunction pending a final judgment in the dispute between Texas and the US federal government.
HowAppealing
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
“How to Treat the Supreme Court’s Camera Phobia: SCOTUS justices allow just 50 people to watch them work, rather than the hundreds of millions of citizens that could see proceedings on livestreams and television.” Shan Wu has this essay online at The Daily Beast. The post “How to Treat the Supreme Court’s Camera Phobia: SCOTUS justices allow just 50 people to watch them work, rather than the hundreds of millions of citizens that could see proceedings on livestreams and televisi
LDA PRO
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
The issuance of a notice of eviction for tenants is a critical and often challenging aspect of property management. It involves legal processes, timelines, and specific documentation that must be followed meticulously to protect the rights of both landlords and tenants. At LDA Pro Legal, we understand the complexities involved in eviction procedures.
Attorney at Work
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
Amy Hunt | Rankings organizations are eager to separate you from your cash. How do you tell if the award is legit? The post Is This Lawyer Award Real? 5 Clues to Sniff Out Scammers appeared first on Attorney at Work.
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JURIST
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
Executives of Lundin Oil (now Orrön Energy ) Ian Lundin and Alex Schneiter’s criminal trial for alleged war crimes in Sudan began on Tuesday. Schneiter and Lundin are charged with “complicity in grave war crimes.” In November 2021, Swedish prosecutors indicted Lundin and Schneiter for Lundin Oil’s operations in Sudan from 1999 to 2003.
HowAppealing
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
“Overconfidence Is Killing The Supreme Court; Partisanship isn’t the problem”: Law professor Aaron Tang was the guest on today’s new episode of Slate’s “Hear Me Out” podcast. The post “Overconfidence Is Killing The Supreme Court; Partisanship isn’t the problem” appeared first on How Appealing.
Above The Law
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
Supreme Court victor bails on the job he claimed he was fighting for. and no one is surprised. The post School Prayer Football Coach Quits On Team Because It Was Always All About Him appeared first on Above the Law.
Attorney at Work
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
Omnizant Product Review | Access more creative templates, featuring thoughtful and truly innovative designs, that look different from generic law firm sites. The post Creator Mode: Omnizant’s OneFirst Legal Website Design Package Offers Template Sites That Don’t Look Templated appeared first on Attorney at Work.
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!
JURIST
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
A US District Court Northern District of Alabama three judge panel Tuesday tossed out the Alabama legislature’s proposed congressional map, holding that the current map is still racially gerrymandered and likely violates Section Two of the Voting Rights Act. This is the second time this panel has tossed out a proposed Alabama congressional map during this case.
HowAppealing
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
“Coming to a Supreme Court near you: Executive privilege on trial; Can a sitting president strip a former president of executive privilege?” Peter Navarro has this essay online at The Washington Times. The post “Coming to a Supreme Court near you: Executive privilege on trial; Can a sitting president strip a former president of executive privilege?
Above The Law
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
FAFO. The post Jim Jordan Can Start S**t, But DA Willis Is Gonna Finish It appeared first on Above the Law.
ABA Journal
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
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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.
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