50 Tips for New Paralegals
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OCTOBER 11, 2021
We asked paralegals across the country, and here's their tips for new paralegals. Things they wish someone told them early in their career.
Sat.Oct 09, 2021 - Fri.Oct 15, 2021
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Curbing Violence: What Works
The Crime Report
OCTOBER 11, 2021
Turning an emergency room visit into a “teachable moment” and helping young people manage their emotions and think twice before resorting to violence are among the most promising forms of community interventions, says a task force of psychologists, academics and activists. A review of four of the most commonly used violence-reduction strategies made clear that no single response was sufficient to curb the rising toll of deaths and injuries in neighborhoods considered “at-risk.”.
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Calming Down an Angry Client
Attorney at Work
OCTOBER 13, 2021
As much as we like to believe that if we do everything well, our clients will always love us, it’s just not true. Here are 10 steps to soothe an angry client. You know the scenario. It’s the end of the day. The phone rings and you pick it up, knowing you really shouldn’t. You should just let it go to voicemail, pack up your laptop, and go home. “What the bleep is this?
Norway Supreme Court rules for Sámi reindeer herders in wind power case
JURIST
OCTOBER 11, 2021
The Supreme Court of Norway unanimously ruled Monday that the license for a Storheia and Roan wind power plant is invalid. The court determined that S á mi reindeer herders on the Fosen peninsula have a right to enjoy their own culture under Article 27 of the United Nations’ International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) and that construction of the Storheia and Roan’s plant would violate that right.
Research: The Anatomy of a Legal Brief
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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.
Top Lawyers: Sheila Murphy of Focus Forward Consulting On The 5 Things You Need To Become A Top Lawyer In Your Specific Field of Law
The Estrin Report
OCTOBER 15, 2021
An Interview With Chere Estrin. Lawyers must be able to be strong advocates for themselves, as well as their clients. It will make a tremendous difference in your career if you advocate strongly for yourself when asking for development or business opportunities, as well as in self-evaluations and promotional memos. Remember, why would anyone trust your advocacy skills if you are not excellent at advocating for yourself.
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Five Tips for Nurturing Virtual Relationships With Your Employees
Attorney at Work
OCTOBER 15, 2021
The first step in nurturing virtual relationships? Don’t assume everyone is OK. Work relationships are important. Maintaining them can be challenging — especially now in our remote work world. Here are five ways to show you value the people who make your practice possible: your employees. 1. Show Empathy. It’s no surprise that remaining engaged with your firm may be a challenge as you experience a remote work environment for the first time.
California Genetic Information Privacy Act signed into law
JURIST
OCTOBER 9, 2021
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 41, Genetic Information Privacy Act , into law on Wednesday, requiring direct-to-consumer genetic testing companies to provide information and obtain consumers’ express consent regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of genetic data. “ At-home DNA tests have provided people with the ability to seek meaningful connections to long-lost family or their own cultural and religious histories.
Lawyer accused of feeding answers to his client in Zoom deposition faces possible sanction
ABA Journal
OCTOBER 11, 2021
A Boston lawyer has been ordered to show cause why he shouldn’t face further sanctions for allegedly taking advantage of a Zoom deposition to secretly…
The Other Federal Judge Advancing The ‘I HATE BLACK PEOPLE’ Law Student’s Career
Above The Law
OCTOBER 12, 2021
Yeah, she's in the express lane of the legal profession.
Fresh Out of School: How to Become an Expert Paralegal
Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor
The difference between a paralegal and an exceptional paralegal isn't just competence—it's the bold initiative to anticipate needs, master hidden firm dynamics, and transform challenges into opportunities that showcase your indispensable value. Join this webinar with attorney Joe Stephens to get an insider's perspective into how you can become a strategic asset to your practice!
Write Like People Read
Attorney at Work
OCTOBER 9, 2021
People don’t read, they skim. If you want your clients to understand you, make it easy for them and write like people read. Have you noticed that the way you read websites, emails, text messages — even magazine and news articles — has changed over time? A growing body of research suggests the internet is changing how people pay attention to writing.
UN High Commissioner warns of imminent attack by Myanmar military
JURIST
OCTOBER 9, 2021
The UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) issued a press release on Friday warning of the possibility of an imminent attack by the Myanmar military against its opponents. In the release, OHCHR noted that there had been a build-up of heavy weapons and troops by the Tatmadaw, the Myanmar military, in several townships across three regions of the country in recent days.
Ticket-fighting app was engaged in unauthorized law practice, top state court rules
ABA Journal
OCTOBER 15, 2021
An app that connected traffic-ticket defendants with lawyers was engaged in the unauthorized practice of law, the Florida Supreme Court ruled Thursday in a 4-3…
Rudy Giuliani Being Crushed By Inflated Legal Fees Renews My Faith In Poetic Justice
Above The Law
OCTOBER 13, 2021
He's wasting his money by spending it on lawyers, because he did a great many of the things he's accused of quite openly on TV.
What Your Financial Statements Are Telling You—And How to Listen!
Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker
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.
Thought Leadership Marketing: Write for Someone, Not Everyone
Attorney at Work
OCTOBER 12, 2021
With so much change and so many unanswered questions, there’s never been a better time to stand out through your thought leadership. . Writing and publishing content often feels like tossing a needle into the internet haystack. That’s challenging enough. But if all you’re doing is recycling the same old ideas, and trying to make them relevant to the biggest audience possible, then it’s not even a needle.
HRW report: Algeria authorities urged to drop efforts to dissolve prominent civil society group
JURIST
OCTOBER 12, 2021
Five international rights groups are urging Algerian authorities to drop their effort to dissolve a prominent civil society group over alleged violation of the law on associations, Human Rights Watch stated in a report on Monday. The five rights organizations are Human Rights Watch, Amnesty International, the Cairo Institute of Human Rights Studies, the International Federation of Human Rights, and MENA Rights Group.
Texas clerk’s ‘idiosyncratic system’ of choosing jury panels could lead to thousands of overturned verdicts
ABA Journal
OCTOBER 12, 2021
A district clerk in Brazoria County, Texas, divided up potential jurors by region and race to assemble jury venires, an “idiosyncratic system” that could potentially…
Court Says Google Translate Isn’t Reliable Enough To Determine Consent For A Search
Above The Law
OCTOBER 15, 2021
Warrants sound better in the original Klingon.
6 Contract Data Analytics Tools To Boost Contract Oversight
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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
Lawyers With ADD: A Problem or an Advantage?
Attorney at Work
OCTOBER 12, 2021
Lawyers with ADD/ADHD may struggle with organization, sustained focus, procrastination and deadlines. Tactics for dealing with common challenges. In my work as a psychologist, most lawyers and law students who talk to me about their attention deficit disorder, or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, are typically under a fair amount of stress due to their symptoms.
California appeals court upholds decision repealing fracking ban
JURIST
OCTOBER 13, 2021
The Court of Appeal of the State of California has upheld a decision striking down a Monterey County order banning “land use in support of” fracking practices in oil and gas development. The appeals court stated that “ Measure Z ”, which introduced the impugned land-use policies, was preempted by state law. Section 3106 of the California Public Resources Code “explicitly provides” that the state has jurisdiction over the implementation of oil and gas wells and other operations; the court upheld
Missing apostrophe in Facebook post leads to defamation suit
ABA Journal
OCTOBER 12, 2021
An Australian real estate agent is facing a defamation lawsuit because of a missing apostrophe in his Facebook post.
LegalZoom Is Coming For Your Lunch
Above The Law
OCTOBER 15, 2021
The online behemoth has been authorized to dispense legal advice in Arizona and Utah.
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?
Reduce Time Spent on Legal Drafting by 80% to Gain a Competitive Advantage
Attorney at Work
OCTOBER 15, 2021
There isn’t enough time to deal with everything your firm needs to do. Here’s how Lawyaw Legal Drafting can help. Each year, the team at Lawyaw talks to thousands of legal professionals who are looking for solutions to the myriad challenges of practicing law in the 21st century. The most common theme from those conversations is that there isn’t enough time in the day to deal with everything that needs to be done.
Afghanistan dispatches: ‘The Taliban have banned live music in hotels’
JURIST
OCTOBER 9, 2021
JURIST EXCLUSIVE – Law students and lawyers in Afghanistan are filing reports with JURIST on the situation there after the fall of Kabul to the Taliban. Here, a lawyer in Kabul offers his observations and perspective on recent Taliban restrictions on music in public places. For privacy and security reasons we are withholding our correspondent’s name and institutional affiliation.
Family of Henrietta Lacks sues for nonconsensual use of her tissue sample and cell line
ABA Journal
OCTOBER 14, 2021
The estate of Henrietta Lacks has filed a lawsuit alleging that a biotechnology company is profiting from the unauthorized use of living tissue taken from…
‘Preschool Prevents Crime’: Police, Prosecutors Call for Fed Investment
The Crime Report
OCTOBER 15, 2021
Research by the nonprofit Fight Crime: Invest in Kids claims access to quality preschool prevents young people from drifting into criminal paths as they get older. While education has been a known deterrent to future crime, advocates articulated a comprehensive roadmap to show how real success can be achieved, according to a new report from the group.
Excellence in Trial: A Strategic Guide for Modern Paralegals
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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.
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