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Elon Musk criticizes Australia law designed to combat misinformation

JURIST

Elon Musk, the owner of social media platform X (formerly Twitter), called the government of Australia fascists on Friday for introducing a bill that would impose fines on social media companies that fail to prevent the spread of misinformation online. Joining a global movement to regulate global social media platforms, Australian Communications Minister Michelle Rowland introduced a bill on Thursday that would fine online companies up to 5 percent of their global revenue for facilitating misinf

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Attorney Reveals Top 3 Must-Have Skills for Paralegals

Paralegal Bootcamp

Video Interview with Olivia St. Clair Long In this video interview for the podcast, I talked to Olivia St. Clair Long, owner of a law firm in Illinois, what are some of the top skills or traits that you look for in paralegals that you also look for in your associates? What are three "must-have" skills for paralegals? And not just skills, but also, what are the skills or traits that you also look for in your new associates that align with the same skills for paralegals?

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Design Heavy Resumes Can Compromise Content Quality

Paralegal.edu

The challenge with any resume is to communicate applicant value so that it resonates in the best way possible. Presentation, content, and readability are critical. A resume should illustrate what a candidate has done, what a candidate has achieved, and how these accomplishments can support the position advertised. Resumes ARE marketing documents, and they need to be visually appealing and convincing.

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Ace ‘Corporate-Core’ This Fall With A Tailored Vest

Above The Law

Waistcoats are trending thanks to the cubicle-chic fad. Here's where to get yours — no office job necessary. The post Ace ‘Corporate-Core’ This Fall With A Tailored Vest appeared first on Above the Law.

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Deposition Prep Like a Pro: Insights from a Paralegal's Playbook

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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4 Hispanic Lawyers Who Are Leading Historic Change in Law

LegalTalkNetwork

National Hispanic Heritage Month is a month-long celebration observed every year from September 15 to October 15. During this time, we come together to honor and acknowledge the enduring impact and influence of Hispanic Americans in shaping the history, culture, and identity of the United States. The observation of Hispanic Heritage Month began in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson, and it was later expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to last 30 days.

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Revised Final Guidance on Nitrosamines Offers New Recommendations for Assessment and Control

FDA Law Blog

By John W.M. Claud — Last week, FDA revised one of its two guidances relating to nitrosamines, Control of Nitrosamine Impurities in Human Drugs. Nitrosamines are impurities that can form during drug manufacturing and are considered potentially potent carcinogens. One specific kind of nitrosamines called N-nitrosamine drug substance-related impurities, or NDSRIs, are especially vexing to FDA and to industry because they mimic the structure of the specific active pharmaceutical ingredients (API),

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Top 10 Challenges of Being a Law Firm Managing Partner

Attorney at Work

A law firm managing partner has myriad responsibilities and competing pressures, from keeping business operations running smoothly to serving as a chief role model and motivator. If you have been asked to take up the mantle or aspire to lead your firm one day, it would be wise to understand exactly what the position entails: […] The post Top 10 Challenges of Being a Law Firm Managing Partner appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Winning Business With Legal Tech: Pitching Tips For Law Firms 

Above The Law

What’s the best way for law firms to showcase how their use of legal tech benefits clients in pitches and proposals? The post Winning Business With Legal Tech: Pitching Tips For Law Firms appeared first on Above the Law.

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Trio Of BigLaw Mergers Expected To Drive More Deal Talks

Law 360

After months of a relatively steady pace of law firm mergers and acquisitions, the trio of proposed BigLaw tie-ups announced in recent days will likely spur more firms towards entertaining similar deal talks, experts say. Here, Law360 offers a snapshot of the proposed deals.

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Pricing for Profit: How to Set, Negotiate, and Succeed

Speaker: Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader

In today’s competitive market, pricing is more than just a number — it’s the cornerstone of profitability. The right pricing strategy ensures that you capture the true value of your offering, paving the way for sustainable growth and long-term success. Join Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader, in this exclusive session where he will explore how a well-crafted pricing approach balances customer perception with business objectives, creating a powerful tool for securing both competitive advantage a

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Border controls in effect at all Germany land borders

JURIST

Temporary border controls at Germany’s northern and western borders went into effect on Monday, subjecting all of Germany’s land borders to random inspections as part of an effort to combat cross-border crime and limit irregular migration. The new regulations require travelers to carry valid identification when entering Germany. Non-EU nationals must meet German immigration requirements to enter the country, which may include the need for a visa.

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Nonlawyer entities could provide legal services in Washington in proposed pilot program

ABA Journal

Nonlawyer-owned entities would be allowed to deliver legal services in Washington under a pilot program proposed by the Washington State Bar Association and a board…

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The morning read for Friday, Sept. 13

SCOTUSBlog

Share Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s the Friday morning read: U.S. Naval Academy, affirmative action foe square off at Baltimore trial (Nate Raymond, Reuters) Affirmative Action Was Banned. What Happened Next Was Confusing. (Anemona Hartocollis & Stephanie Saul, The New York Times) The inside story of how Sandra Day O’Connor rebuffed pressure from Scalia and others to overturn Roe v.

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Tim Walz Has The Finances Of A Guy You’d Like To Have A Beer With

Above The Law

Walz is almost unique among national-level politicians in his relatively modest and relatively simple financial situation. The post Tim Walz Has The Finances Of A Guy You’d Like To Have A Beer With appeared first on Above the Law.

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Enhance Your Legal Document Translations with The Ultimate Comprehensive Checklist

Are you a paralegal professional aiming to elevate your practice and ensure impeccable translation of every legal document you handle? Cesco’s Legal Document Translation Checklist is your ultimate guide to achieving excellence. Learn how to prepare for translation by identifying your audience and selecting qualified translators. Simplify and review documents to ensure clarity and consistency.

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Walgreens To Pay $107M To End 3 False Billing Claims Suits

Law 360

Walgreens has agreed to pay $106.8 million to settle claims across three lawsuits that it violated the False Claims Act and state laws for billing government health programs for prescriptions it never dispensed, the U.S. Department of Justice announced Friday.

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Rights groups call on Iran to revoke Kurdish activist’s death sentence

JURIST

Over 26 human rights organizations, including the Kurdistan Human Rights Network and Centre for Human Rights in Iran, issued a joint statement on Tuesday calling for the immediate revocation of the death sentence imposed on Kurdish women’s rights activist Pakhshan Azizi. This sentence, handed down by the Iranian judiciary, has sparked international outrage, with the organizations calling it “a blatant violation of human rights principles and standards as well as international conventions a

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The Shrinking Ownership of Law Practice Management Technology (Part 1 of 4): A Market Dominated by Just Six Ownership Groups

LawSites

Sixteen years ago marked the beginning of a sea change in law practice management technology for solo and small law firms. On March 1, 2008, a virtually unknown company out of Canada called Themis Solutions launched the first cloud-based software product for managing a law practice, called Clio.

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9th Circuit allows 2 transgender girls to play on sports teams that align with their gender identity

ABA Journal

A federal appeals court on Monday ruled that two transgender girls in Arizona should be allowed to play on school sports teams that are consistent…

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Empower Your Firm: The Modern Guide To Litigation Financing

Litigation is expensive. Expert witnesses, depositions, staffing, and a long list of other expenses can limit your firm’s options. They strain cash flow, limit taking on new clients, and can even impact case strategy. This guide simplifies the complex world of litigation financing and compares different models and how they can impact the access to justice your firm provides to clients.

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Lawyers Manage To Turn Simplest Possible Request Into Absurd, Eye-Bleeding Powerpoint

Above The Law

Why must lawyers make everything complicated. The post Lawyers Manage To Turn Simplest Possible Request Into Absurd, Eye-Bleeding Powerpoint appeared first on Above the Law.

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Cleary Gottlieb-Led General Mills Snacks On $2B Yogurt Sale

Law 360

General Mills Inc. said Thursday that it will sell its North American yogurt business to two French dairy companies for $2.1 billion in total cash, to focus on its core brands.

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Hong Kong journalist group reveals systemic harassment targeting journalists

JURIST

Hong Kong Journalists Association (HKJA) reported on Friday that reporters from at least 13 media outlets in Hong Kong have been subjected to both online and offline harassment as part of a systematic and organized campaign. During a press conference, HKJA chairperson Selina Cheng stated that at least 15 journalists, along with their family members and acquaintances, have received defamatory emails and letters at their homes and workplaces.

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The morning read for Monday, Sept. 16

SCOTUSBlog

Share Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s the Monday morning read: How Roberts Shaped Trump’s Supreme Court Winning Streak (Jodi Kantor & Adam Liptak, The New York Times) Green Party urges Supreme Court to intervene in Nevada ballot dispute (John Fritze & Devan Cole, CNN) TikTok launches fight for its life in court (Christine Mui, Politico) As the new Supreme Court term nears, regulatory power

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Transforming eDiscovery: Document Summarization, Sentiment Analysis, And Chatbots Take Center Stage

A Synergistic Approach to eDiscovery In the space of eDiscovery, the convergence of document summarization, sentiment analysis, and chatbots represents a significant change in how legal professionals navigate and manage electronic information. These technologies not only expedite the review process but also empower legal teams with deeper insights into the emotional context and key information within electronic documents.

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Judge settles suit accusing lawyer of threatening to release her intimate photos in bid to scuttle deposition

ABA Journal

A Florida judge has settled her lawsuit against a lawyer she sued for allegedly trying to blackmail her with nude photos chronicling her pregnancy.

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Stat(s) Of The Week: AI Can Perpetuate And Prevent Scams

Above The Law

A pair of studies look at artificial intelligence and online fraud. The post Stat(s) Of The Week: AI Can Perpetuate And Prevent Scams appeared first on Above the Law.

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Wells Fargo Ordered To Overhaul Sanctions, AML Compliance

Law 360

Wells Fargo faces fresh restrictions on launching new products and entering new markets, and must beef up its compliance and monitoring efforts around sanctions, anti-money laundering and other international business risks, under an enforcement action announced Thursday by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency.

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Vietnam court jails activist for 5 years for ‘distributing anti-state propaganda’

JURIST

Vietnam’s Hanoi People’s Court sentenced prominent activist and former member of the critical YouTube channel CHTV, Phan Van Bach , to five years in prison on Monday. He was convicted under Article 117 of the Penal Code, which criminalizes “distributing anti-state propaganda.” Phan Van Bach had faced a maximum sentence of 12 years.

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Recipe for a Failed CLM Implementation

Selecting and implementing CLM technology can be daunting, leading to underutilization or abandonment. Factors like provider differentiation, inadequate planning, and lack of user training contribute to these failures. Recognizing these pitfalls is crucial for successful adoption, ensuring organizations harness the full potential of CLM for streamlined contract management.

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Pete Recommends – Weekly highlights on cyber security issues, September 14, 2024

LLRX

Privacy and cybersecurity issues impact every aspect of our lives – home, work, travel, education, finance, health and medical records – to name but a few. On a weekly basis Pete Weiss highlights articles and information that focus on the increasingly complex and wide ranging ways technology is used to compromise and diminish our privacy and online security, often without our situational awareness.

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The Shrinking Ownership of Law Practice Management Technology (Part 2 of 4): A Scorecard of Who Owns What

LawSites

“You can’t tell the players without a scorecard,” yelled the hawkers of olden days at major league baseball stadiums. In the modern days of law practice management, that may still be true.

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Court Spanks MO Secretary Of State For Effort To Terminate Abortion Amendment

Above The Law

Gotta carry that initiative to term. It's God's will! The post Court Spanks MO Secretary Of State For Effort To Terminate Abortion Amendment appeared first on Above the Law.

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