Attorney at Work
MAY 19, 2025
Camille Stell | Compensation is one of the most powerful levers a firm has to shape behavior, reward success and signal its values. The post Legal Compensation Strategies: From Market Analysis to Fair Pay Practices appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
JURIST
MAY 19, 2025
Lithuania filed a case against Belarus at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Monday, seeking damages in relation to the alleged large-scale smuggling of irregular migrants into Lithuania by the Lukashenko regime. The case revolves around alleged breaches by Belarus of its obligations under the UN Protocol against the smuggling of Migrants by Land, Sea and Air.
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EvidenceProf Blog
MAY 19, 2025
With an Allen charge, a judge tells jurors to continue deliberating after they're deadlocked. This charge are typically given under a specific circumstance: The jury sends the judge a note indicating that they're deadlocked, prompting the judge to give a.
JURIST
MAY 19, 2025
The UN expressed criticism of the Maldives Parliament’s dismissal of two judges from the Supreme Court on Monday, claiming that the government’s recent anti-corruption investigations targeted at Supreme Court judges threaten the independence of the judiciary. The UN cited the timing of the investigations that led to the dismissal of judges Azmiralda and Mahaz, which commenced soon after a constitutional challenge was launched against the government, as evidence that the investigation
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 powerful litigation tools. Learning Objectives: Strategic Organization 📊 Learn the essential sections every trial notebook needs and how to structure them for maximum clarity and acce
HowAppealing
MAY 19, 2025
“Supreme Court recusals in book publisher case affect quorum; The recusals left the court in the rare position of not having six judges available to make a decision on considering the lawsuit against Ta-Nehisi Coates”: Justin Jouvenal of The Washington Post has this report.
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HowAppealing
MAY 19, 2025
“Alito and Roberts take stock as they near their third decade on the bench”: Joan Biskupic of CNN has this news analysis.
Above The Law
MAY 19, 2025
Suits promotional image If you’ve ever watched Suits and thought, “I should’ve faked my way into this soul-sucking lawyer gig and avoided all the crushing law school debt,” rest assured that, no, you should not have. If you base your life on Suits , you literally have a better chance of becoming a British royal than having a successful legal career, an absolutely insane yet nonetheless accurate statement.
HowAppealing
MAY 19, 2025
“Indicted Supreme Court lawyer Goldstein asks judge to toss US tax charges”: Mike Scarcella of Reuters has this report.
Above The Law
MAY 19, 2025
The practice of law has long been wrapped in mystery, closely guarded by ethical rules and stringent regulations. But as legal technology blurs the lines between legal advice and legal information, how do we protect consumers, empower innovation, and stay true to the profession’s core values? Erin Levine, founder of Hello Divorce, and Quinten Steenhuis, a legal tech innovator at Lemma Legal, tackle this question in a lively episode of Notes to My (Legal) Self.
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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.
HowAppealing
MAY 19, 2025
“Judicial Notice (05.18.25): The Other Ninth Circus; A Biglaw AI debacle, young(ish) stars of the SCOTUS bar, a Florida judge behaving badly, and Wachtell Liptons latest billion-dollar deals.” David Lat has this post at his “Original Jurisdiction” Substack site.
Above The Law
MAY 19, 2025
Earlier this month, McDermott Will & Emery and Schulte Roth & Zabel made the surprise announcement that they’d been in merger talks , noting that they were finalizing a transformative combination. The merged firm would have more than 1,650 lawyers and a combined revenue of more than $2.8 billion, which would likely land it in the Am Law Top 20.
HowAppealing
MAY 19, 2025
“152. Non-Party Relief and Judicial Supremacy: Thursday’s birthright citizenship oral argument hits at least somewhat different after and in light of Friday’s Alien Enemies Act ruling — in which the Court. provided relief to non-parties.” Steve Vladeck has this post at his “One First” Substack site.
Above The Law
MAY 19, 2025
Discussions Are Under Way : Partners will vote on if McDermott and Schulte will merge within 90 days. Susman Godfrey Still Putting Money Behind Diversity : Congratulations to the winners of the Susman Godfrey Prize ! Lick The Boot, Get Booted : Associates want the partners at Pro Bono Payola firms to get kicked off of their respective boards ! Really Does Depend On Who You Know : Emil Bove could be headed to the Third Circuit.
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!
HowAppealing
MAY 19, 2025
“Bove, Top Justice Dept. Official, Is Considered for Circuit Court Nomination; Emil Bove III has emerged as a top contender to fill a vacancy on the appeals court covering Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware, people familiar with the matter said”: Glenn Thrush and Charlie Savage of The New York Times have this report.
Law 360
MAY 19, 2025
The rise of music created by artificial intelligence is introducing new challenges to copyright law, especially when AI-generated songs can sound strikingly similar to the works the technology is trained on.
CARET Legal
MAY 19, 2025
Your firm can reduce scheduling headaches and streamline workflowsfreeing your team to focus on building stronger cases and delivering excellent client outcomes. If your firm is relying on manual scheduling, disconnected systems, or spreadsheets to manage important litigation deadlines, the chances of human error are high. The good news? Theres a better way.
Law 360
MAY 19, 2025
The top brass of alcoholic beverage company MGP Ingredients Inc. has been hit with a shareholder derivative suit alleging they misled investors about how well the company was managing its inventory levels, only to reveal that excess inventory following the COVID-19 pandemic was impacting the business.
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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
OneLegal
MAY 19, 2025
Lead with belonging: A strategic guide to member engagement for legal associations. The post Building Belonging: 5 Strategies Legal Associations Can Use to Engage, Inspire, and Grow appeared first on One Legal.
Law 360
MAY 19, 2025
X, the company formerly known as Twitter, illegally reneged on its promise to keep in place its policy to provide certain severance payments to terminated employees after Elon Musk took over the social media company, a lawsuit filed in Washington federal court said.
LegalSifter
MAY 19, 2025
If youve spent enough time negotiating contracts, you know the feeling: dj vu over the same terms, last-minute escalations, misaligned expectations. The question isn't whether your organization needs a contract playbook, its why you havent built or refreshed one yet.
Law 360
MAY 19, 2025
A former Webster Bank general counsel has opposed part of a government plan for repaying the $7.4 million he pled guilty to taking by fraud, saying he will be in prison for four years, resigned as an attorney, remains unemployed and cannot work in banking once he's free.
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?
iHire
MAY 19, 2025
Struggling to fill roles fast? Watch this webinar to discover how to build and maintain a talent pipeline that keeps qualified candidates at your fingertips.
Law 360
MAY 19, 2025
Though the Federal Trade Commission under Chair Andrew Ferguson seems likely to adopt a pro-business approach to antitrust enforcement, his endorsement of broader liability for officers or directors who illegally sit on boards of competing corporations signals that businesses should not expect board-level antitrust scrutiny to slacken, says Timothy Burroughs at Proskauer.
At the Lectern
MAY 19, 2025
Former Court of Appeal Presiding Justice J. Anthony Kline has this in today’s Daily Journal: “The enablement of mass incarceration by the California Supreme Court and the need for a legislative solution.” The long piece sharply criticizes the court’s decision in In re Butler (2018) 4 Cal.5th 728 (see here ), which reversed a First District, Division Two, opinion that Justice Klein concurred in.
Law 360
MAY 19, 2025
Former U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Regional Director Marc Fagel discusses the recent wholesale elimination of the regional director position, the responsibilities of the job itself and why discarding this role highlights how the appearance of creating a more efficient agency may limit the SEC's effectiveness.
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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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