Paralegal Bootcamp
JULY 8, 2021
Sometimes it is just as important to know what not to say in your paralegal job interview as it is to know what to say. We know it helps to talk about skills, work ethic, and the value you can bring to a potential employer. However, there are also things that you should not say during the interview. Here are the five things that you should avoid saying in paralegal job interviews. 1.
JURIST
JULY 3, 2021
The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) announced on Thursday that 130 nations have agreed to a plan to reform taxation rules regarding multinational corporations. The plan involves two pillars. The first pillar would reallocate some taxing rights over multinational enterprises (MNEs) from their home countries to regions where they operate and earn profits regardless of whether the MNEs have a physical presence in those regions.
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Attorney at Work
JULY 7, 2021
Considering a podcast for your law firm? Here are some podcasting tips to get started. Although podcasting has been around since 2005, it seems like it has suddenly become “a thing” for lawyers. The big spike in the number of podcasts left some of us wondering what they are, why they are so popular — and whether it’s too late to start a podcast of our own.
The Crime Report
JULY 6, 2021
Hate crimes against Black Californians rose 87.7 percent from 2019 to 2020 to the highest number in over a decade, according to a recent report by the California Department of Justice. The report shows data on the number and demographics regarding hate crimes and bias events reported from local law enforcement to the state’s Department of Justice in 2020.
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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.
Above The Law
JULY 8, 2021
LexisNexis and the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Law School Consortium have partnered to launch a fellowship initiative for 12 law students to spend nine months working to end systemic racism.
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Patently O
JULY 6, 2021
by Dennis Crouch. VoIP-Pal.com, Inc. v. Apple, Inc. , No. 20-1809 (Supreme Court 2021). VoIP-Pal sued Apple for infringing its U.S. Patent Nos. 9,537,762; 9,813,330; 9,826,002; and 9,948,549. Apple filed four petitions for for inter partes review, but all four were denied by the PTAB. Judge Koh then dismissed the infringement case in Apple’s favor–finding that all asserted claims were directed to ineligible subject matter.
The Crime Report
JULY 9, 2021
Despite a record rise in reported hate crimes, and an increase in convictions, the number of hate crime investigations fell 8 percent over the 15-year period between 2005 and 2019, according to the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS). U.S. attorneys investigated 1,864 suspects in matters involving violations of federal hate crime laws during that period, said a BJS report released Thursday.
Attorney at Work
JULY 9, 2021
Even though business is opening up again, certain pandemic workplace changes are here to stay. At least for a while. To one degree or another, every person on Earth has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The same is true for every business, professional services firm and other organization. While many people in the United States have been vaccinated, herd immunity is still months, if not years, away.
JURIST
JULY 5, 2021
The US Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a public report Tuesday stating that most federal agencies that use facial recognition technology systems are unaware of the “privacy and accuracy-related risks” that such systems pose to federal agencies and the American public. After holding a forum on AI oversight, the GAO developed an artificial intelligence (AI) accountability framework focused on “governance, data, performance, and monitoring—to help federal agencies and ot
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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.
Above The Law
JULY 6, 2021
Stephen Breyer, 82, Has. Not Retired: So much for being a pragmatist, huh? Forcing What I Want To Talk About Into A Legal Frame: Seriously is Rivals THE Best season of The Challenge, or what? Raises, Ahoy: At Winston , Vedder Price , and K&L Gates. Try Not To Laugh: Picture it -- the President of the United States asking random people for lawyer recs.
The Crime Report
JULY 7, 2021
There are real economic stakes when it comes to having your past on record in perpetuity. The name of a person who’s been arrested lives online forever, which can then can hurt someone’s ability to, for example, get a job or run for office, reports Marketplace. Employers tend to be reluctant to hire those with criminal records and there are other collateral economic consequences, like being unable to obtain certain occupational licenses or public benefits.
Patently O
JULY 8, 2021
by Dennis Crouch. Timberland has been selling its iconic boots back in 1973 – almost 50 years ago. Actually, at the time the company name was Abington Shoes, but quickly changed its name to Timberland Boot because of the popularity. Timberland did not patent or register a copyright the design, and the market it rife with copycat boots. Over the past several years, Timberland has been attempting to register the shape of the boots as protectable trade dress.
JURIST
JULY 9, 2021
Chinese tech giant Tencent deleted dozens of university students’ LGBT social media accounts, citing violations of rules around information on the internet Wednesday. The students allege that access to their WeChat accounts was blocked on Tuesday, and they discovered all of the content on their accounts had disappeared on Wednesday. In place of these accounts was a notice from WeChat that stated they “had violated regulations on the management of accounts offering public information
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CLM tools have always strived to push contract management into the digital age for almost 30 years. But the complexities of digitising a legal document are numerous. The current scenarios in business development have shown that having a fully automated CLM has become a mandate for every law firm and in-house legal department. To determine if you need a CLM system, it's essential to clearly identify the on-ground business challenges you aim to solve.
LawSites
JULY 6, 2021
The law practice management company MyCase has quietly acquired two legal technology companies in recent months, without announcing the acquisitions to the public. On March 31, MyCase acquired CASEpeer , a case management platform for plaintiffs’ attorneys. Around the same time, MyCase acquired Woodpecker , which provides legal document automation software for solo and small law firms.
The Crime Report
JULY 6, 2021
While artificial intelligence systems such as the mobile app CBP One, which was deployed by border officials at the U.S.-Mexico border to reduce manual data entry and speed up the process, continue to grow in popularity among law enforcement, critics have raised concerns regarding the protection of civil rights in technology and the dangers of AI bias and data privacy that the technology represents, reports VentureBeat.
Attorney at Work
JULY 8, 2021
Your solo or small law firm is busier than ever and you desperately need another warm body to complete the work. Resist the knee-jerk reaction to hire another lawyer. Instead, assess whether hiring a paralegal can fill the need. You’ll find that in most practice areas it can. Reasons Why It’s Better to Hire Paralegals Than Lawyers. 1. Less Money.
JURIST
JULY 9, 2021
At least three lawsuits have been filed against Champlain Towers South Condominium Association Inc. after a condominium tower in Surfside, Florida collapsed on June 24. The death toll has reached 46, with 94 people remaining unaccounted for. The residential construction failure likely resulted from numerous contributing factors spanning multiple years.
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The Fashion Law
JULY 8, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has seen many businesses – including some big-name entities – pushed into bankruptcy, as millions more (from high street names to those in the luxury space) have struggled to survive in light of lockdowns, shifting consumer priorities and consumption patterns, and an uncertain economy. As markets slowly begin to reopen across the globe, businesses are now being forced to navigate the challenges of a more discerning consumer base, which means that many companies are looking
SCOTUSBlog
JULY 9, 2021
Share This week we highlight cert petitions that ask the Supreme Court to consider, among other things, the power of Congress to criminalize cockfighting under the commerce clause and the proper definition of “functionality” as applied to trade dress. Puerto Rico is a United States territory, with its own constitution. And like a state, it is an autonomous political entity sovereign over matters not covered by the United States Constitution.
Above The Law
JULY 7, 2021
Spears may not technically be sterilized by her conservatorship. But to deny a woman’s ability to remove an IUD is essentially the same thing.
JURIST
JULY 9, 2021
The European Commission said Thursday that German automakers BMW, Daimler and the Volkswagen Group (Volkswagen, Audi and Porche) violated EU antitrust laws by colluding to restrict the deployment of cleaner emissions technology in diesel passenger cars. The Commission imposed a fine of €875 million on BMW and the Volkswagen Group. According to the Commission, between June 25, 2009, and October 1, 2014, the automakers held frequent technical meetings to explore the development of technology that
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LegalReader
JULY 6, 2021
As technology enables you to solve problems with a unique and different approach, you’ll realize that both the legal system and a lawyer’s role will be changed with automation.
LawSites
JULY 8, 2021
News today of further consolidation in the e-discovery market, as Seattle-based Lighthouse , a provider of technology-enabled e-discovery, compliance and information governance services, announced that it will acquire H5 , a company that offers technology assisted review and analytics products that work within the Relativity and RelativityOne e-discovery platforms.
Above The Law
JULY 7, 2021
*New legislation lets gun violence victims sue reckless gun sellers and manufacturers. [ WSJ ] *Mind your things and cross your letters. Fed Circuit takes IP lawyers to task for potentially vague patent. [ Reuters ] *Will innovative seats in C suites bring more C notes? At least 3 top 100 firms think so. [ Law.com ] *Elon Musk is his cousin's keeper.
JURIST
JULY 8, 2021
UN Special Rapporteur Thomas Andrews called Wednesday for countries to impose economic sanctions on Myanmar’s oil and gas sector in order to cripple the junta that took power over the country five months ago. Andrews identified two patterns that have emerged since then; the military junta’s widespread, systematic attacks on the people of Myanmar and the inability of the international community to do what is required to stop it.
Speaker: Adina Marta Newman
Learn about a world of effective contract management and seamless teamwork across departments in this upcoming webinar from Cobblestone Software. You'll discover practical strategies and tips that legal professionals can use to streamline contract processes and enhance collaboration, making significant impact across legal and corporate departments. Join us as we show how you can supercharge contract processes, improve team communication, and take your contributions to the next level.
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