The Estrin Report
APRIL 19, 2022
By Chere Estrin. What does it take to become a successful lawyer in your particular niche or practice area? In a series of in-depth interviews for the Estrin Report , Chere Estrin profiles top lawyers from all types of practices. In this column, we zero in on their top tips. This week, we feature Emily Weber of Foley & Lardner LLP. Emily Weber. Managing Partner Foley & Lardner LLP Denver Office LinkedIn.
Paralegal.edu
APRIL 20, 2022
FAB is an acronym for Features, Advantages, and Benefits. FAB is a common 3-Step strategy employed in sales and marketing to generate interest in products. However, the technique can also be utilized during an interview to SELL yourself and fit any expertise acquired through experience, education, and training to specific job requirements. Consider the following when organizing your FAB responses: Feature – What key factors, attributes, and skills do you have as required by the position?
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JURIST
APRIL 19, 2022
The US Supreme Court heard oral arguments on Monday in Siegle v. Fitzgerald and United States v. Washington. In Siegle , the Court is considering whether the 2017 Amendment to the Bankruptcy Judgeship Act, which increased quarterly fees for Chapter 11 cases in the Trustee program but not the Bankruptcy Administrator program, violates the uniformity requirement of the Constitution’s Bankruptcy Clause.
Diane Drain
APRIL 18, 2022
Education Loans Can Be Discharged in Bankruptcy. Busting myths about bankruptcy and private student loans. By Robert G. Cameron – APR 12, 2022 (Reprint from Consumer Financial Protection Bureau “www.CFPB.gov” The following is an excerpt from Mr. Cameron’s article.). What is behind the perception that student loans cannot be discharged in bankruptcy?
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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.
The Crime Report
APRIL 20, 2022
Photo by datacameraguy on Unsplash. Brett Donovan Bussey and Jorge Gomez, who worked for the Georgia Department of Labor, have been linked to one of the largest U.S. human trafficking cases ever prosecuted involving foreign agricultural laborers brought here on seasonal visas, reports Yahoo! News via USA Today. Bussey, who left government service in 2018, has been indicted along with 23 others for conspiring to engage in forced labor and other related crimes, while the sister and nephew of Gomez
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JURIST
APRIL 22, 2022
In an 8-1 decision, the US Supreme Court Thursday ruled that Congress does not have to provide Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits to residents of Puerto Rico. The decision impacts the residents of Puerto Rico and other US territories who are applying for government benefits. In United States v. Vaello-Madero , Jose Luis Vaello-Madero, a US citizen who lives in Puerto Rico, argued that the law violated his right to equal protection.
Diane Drain
APRIL 16, 2022
ARIZONA IS ONE OF 2 STATES THAT WILL TAKE YOUR TAX REFUND IF THIS HAPPENS. SHOULD THE LAW CHANGE? By RUSS WILES, Arizona Republic (reprinted for educational purposes only). Tens of millions of Americans look forward to income-tax refunds as a way to pay down debt, buy necessities and otherwise get their finances back in order. For many people, refunds represent the largest one-time payment they will receive all year. ‘We’d use it to buy clothing, shoes and stuff the kids might need
The Crime Report
APRIL 19, 2022
Photo by Clyde Robinson via Flickr. Now-retired prosecutor Ralph Petty earned a living at the Midland County District Attorney’s Office in West Texas. But that wasn’t his only job. He also moonlighted as a law clerk for the same judges who presided over his cases. By day he prosecuted criminal suspects and opposed prisoner appeals. By night he drafted court documents for judges to sign.
Above The Law
APRIL 20, 2022
This f-in' guy! The post Trumpland Superlawyer John Eastman Calls Supreme Court Cowards, Gets Remedial Lesson In Document Prep, Will Never Shut Up appeared first on Above the Law.
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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.
JURIST
APRIL 18, 2022
The UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Friday said that the UK’s plan to export its asylum obligations by transferring asylum seekers and refugees to Rwanda for asylum processing is a violation of international law. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson Thursday announced that under the UK and Rwanda’s new migration and economic development partnership, “[a]nyone entering the UK illegally, as well as those who have arrived illegally since January 1, may now be relocated t
Attorney at Work
APRIL 22, 2022
I recently took a two-week vacation: 11 days in Hawaii. It was amazing. It was the perfect balance of activity, relaxation and adventure. What struck me most, though, was when I returned home. On the night before returning to work and clients, I thought: “I am so excited to go to work tomorrow, to meet with clients!” It made me realize that it had been a really long time since I felt excited about going to work the next day.
The Crime Report
APRIL 19, 2022
Currently, the traditional method of forensic searching and crime-scene mapping is still largely done on foot by trained technicians following a foot grid pattern or working their way out of the epicenter of a crime scene in a spiral fashion. . But, when time is of the essence and technology is ever-advancing, researchers knew there had to be a better way. .
Above The Law
APRIL 18, 2022
Subtle. The post Alex Jones Pays Himself $18M, Declares Bankruptcy, Offers Sandy Hook Plaintiffs Change He Found In Couch At Infowars Studio appeared first on Above the Law.
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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.
JURIST
APRIL 21, 2022
The US Supreme Court Wednesday heard an oral arguments for Vega v. Tekoh. The case will determine whether a person can seek civil relief when an officer fails to provide them with their Miranda rights, legal protections for potential criminal defendants against self-incrimination. Terence Tekoh was employed as nursing assistant at a Los Angeles medical center when he was accused of sexually assaulting a heavily sedated patient.
Intelligize Blog
APRIL 19, 2022
Elon Musk is exhausting. Absolutely exhausting. Driven by an apparently insatiable need for public attention, the latest in an interminable series of headline-grabbing stunts from the CEO (sorry, “Technoking”) of Tesla involves a bid for the social media platform Twitter. As Bloomberg columnist Matt Levine wrote last week, the idea of Musk even cobbling together […].
The Crime Report
APRIL 18, 2022
Recent debates on trans rights have focused on public restrooms and Ivy League swimming pools. But earlier this year, Texas attorney general Ken Paxton opened up a new battleground: the home. In February, Paxton issued a non-binding legal opinion stating that transgender therapy for minor children constitutes child abuse. A few days later, the governor of Texas ordered the state’s Child Protective Services (CPS) to investigate families whose children are in transgender therapy.
Above The Law
APRIL 20, 2022
Asks State Department to bar them from entering United States. The post Congressman Blasts Six Lawyers For Collecting Russian ‘Blood Money.’ Only Six? appeared first on Above the Law.
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JURIST
APRIL 21, 2022
The United Kingdom’s Westminster Magistrates’ court Wednesday formally ruled that the power to extradite Julian Assange to the US lies with UK Home Secretary Priti Patel. Patel will decide whether Assange will be extradited to the US for prosecution. Starting in 2012, Assange spent seven years at the Ecuadorean embassy in London to avoid being tried for sexual assault in Sweden.
LegalReader
APRIL 20, 2022
Syngrafii integration with iManage will provide enhanced remote signing of documents that deliver security, authentication, and compliance for iManage clients.
The Crime Report
APRIL 22, 2022
Group therapy cages for inmates at Mule Creek State Prison near Sacramento. Photo via U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California. During Tashon’s incarceration, prison staff used one word so often to describe him that it became routine. He heard it while having a breakdown in his cell. He heard it when he requested an appointment with a psychologist or asked to be sent to the Psychiatric Observation Center (POC).
Above The Law
APRIL 21, 2022
* Irate Policing or Intellectual Property?: Cops play Disney songs on patrol to prevent the public from recording them. [ CNN ]. * Special lasagna: Newly weds break in their relationship with criminality after dosing their special guests. [ CNN ]. * Texas and Florida are looking to end tenure. If only this directly impacted a certain professor at Penn. [ The Hill ]. * SCOTUS may give the ok for people to carry guns on NY trains.
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JURIST
APRIL 19, 2022
The Lithuanian legislature, the Seimas, Tuesday passed amendments to the Code of Administrative Offenses and the Law on Assemblies to prohibit symbols associated with Russian aggression in Ukraine. Banned symbols include the letters “V” or “Z” and the black and orange ribbon of St. George. Paul? Kuzmickien?, a member of the Seimas, said the symbols are “seen as war propaganda.” Under the Code of Administrative Offenses, anyone convicted of the “promotion
The Process Street
APRIL 21, 2022
Process Street streamlines your team’s recurring work by taking the guesswork out of who does what and when, but the impact of even well-documented processes depends on people’s willingness to do their part. As your circle of workflow participants expands to include partners, customers, or colleagues outside of your immediate team, one of the best ways to increase their familiarity with and trust in the work at hand is to incorporate consistent and engaging visual cues.
The Crime Report
APRIL 18, 2022
While youth mental health was already deteriorating before the coronavirus pandemic, in the two years following the isolation, grief, and anxiety, researchers are finding that a dark wave of depression is washing over the adolescents of America alarming many because of suicide and homicide rates associated with prevalent depression, reports the Pew Charitable Trusts.
Above The Law
APRIL 21, 2022
Thomson Reuters Institute report finds key differences between firms with high and low turrnover. The post The Difference Between Keeping Lawyers And Losing Lawyers? It’s More Than Money. appeared first on Above the Law.
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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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