Paralegal Bootcamp

JANUARY 15, 2025

Even though this was an AI experiment I was doing in my business with a podcast episode, I wanted to show it to paralegals because Google’s NotebookLM has a variety of uses that could benefit paralegals in their work. In this example, I’m showing you a clip from a recent podcast episode that I produced entirely inside NotebookLM. If you’d like to listen to the entire podcast (audio only) episode, you can listen here.

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EvidenceProf Blog

JANUARY 22, 2025

According to an article in the Ireland Independent, A District Court judge has warned that evidence obtained from a defendant by using Google Translate is hearsay which could be challenged in court. Boncho Asenov was disqualified from driving at Cashel.

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NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

JANUARY 5, 2025

If youve been following the news about lawyers use of artificial intelligence, youll know that hallucinations have been an issue. When a generative AI tool, like ChatGPT , hallucinates , it essentially makes things up. Now, thats a problem if, say, youre an attorney adding a court case to a legal brief, that youll submit to the court. Theres a whole line of caselaw , about how bad this can be, starting with Mata v Avianca.

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Above The Law

JANUARY 14, 2025

It appears YLS does not want students to access negative information about clerkships, fearing it might dissuade students from clerking for certain prestigious -- and abusive -- judges. The post Yale Law School Bars Students From Accessing Information About Abusive Judges appeared first on Above the Law.

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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

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JURIST

JANUARY 26, 2025

The US Supreme Court issued a temporary nationwide stay Thursday that revived the Corporate Transparency Act , which regulates money laundering by requiring small businesses to register with the United States Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network. The Act prevents money laundering by requiring corporate entities to report their beneficial ownership which also regulates anonymous and illicit business ownership.

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Sterno

JANUARY 6, 2025

Executive Summary Challenge: After decades of litigation experience, attorney Mike Marzban recognized that colleagues were often too shy to provide candid feedback on his deposition technique. He needed an objective way to evaluate his performance and identify potential blind spots in his questioning strategies. Solution: Marzban began using Transcript Genius for what he describes as "a blunt dialog about what I didn't get right.

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LawSites

JANUARY 7, 2025

Spellbook, the company that introduced the first generative AI copilot for contract drafting and review in 2022, and that last August launched a sophisticated AI agent for law capable of planning and executing complex, multi-step workflows, today rolled out Playbooks, a contract-review feature designed for in-house teams working in corporate legal departments.

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ABA Journal

JANUARY 16, 2025

A new study has found that most legal professionals are not yet using artificial intelligence to address increasing workload challenges. On Tuesday, Washington, D.C.

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Above The Law

JANUARY 23, 2025

Likely the first of many. The post Law School Now Requires Students To Get Artificial Intelligence Certification appeared first on Above the Law.

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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?

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Attorney at Work

JANUARY 2, 2025

Law firms face increasing pressure to justify their fees as more price-sensitive clients turn to ALSPs or expand their in-house legal teams. Instead of engaging in a price war, the author of LinkedIn for the Savvy Executive: Promote Your Brand with Authenticity, Tact, and Power, says investing in law firm branding is a wiser strategy. Why […] The post Branding to Combat Pricing Pressure: Why Lowering Fees Isnt the Answer for Law Firms appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms

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JURIST

JANUARY 2, 2025

Ukraine became the 125th state party to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Wednesday. With the ratification of the Rome Statute , Ukraine gains full participation rights within the ICC framework , which includes voting on budgetary matters and influencing decisions regarding amendments to the statute. Moreover, the ratification strengthens Ukraine’s ability to prosecute international crimes domestically, aligning its legal framework with international standards.

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SCOTUSBlog

JANUARY 24, 2025

Share The Supreme Court on Friday afternoon added three more cases two of which will be argued together to its docket for the 2024-25 term. In a brief unsigned order , the justices agreed to review a ruling by the Oklahoma Supreme Court that rejected an effort by a Catholic online school to become the nations first religious charter school. The justices also agreed to weigh in on a question relating to the certification of class actions.

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Intelligize Blog

JANUARY 14, 2025

Ending one skirmish amid the legal battles at Tesla over excessive compensation, a Delaware Chancery Court on January 8 approved a deal that Teslas board of directors struck 18 months ago to return roughly $919 million to the company. The agreement was in response to a complaint filed by shareholders accusing board members of awarding themselves millions in excess pay from 2017 to 2020.

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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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CARET Legal

JANUARY 15, 2025

By automating repetitive manual tasks, AI reduces document review time and allows attorneys to focus on critical case elements. Bankruptcy documents, often lengthy and complex, can be made more digestible with the help of AI summarization tools. These tools can efficiently condense intricate details, legal jargon, and financial information into concise summaries, enabling bankruptcy lawyers to quickly grasp the key points and implications of the documents.

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Above The Law

JANUARY 28, 2025

(Photo by Tracy Bennett/MGM Pictures) Ed. note : Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. Listen, I did not want to do jury duty. But I remember it was probably seven years after Legally Blonde, I got called for jury duty and it was in Beverly Hills. I thought, Surely theyre not gonna pick me. They picked me for a long trial, yall. It was probably two weeks.

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Attorney at Work

JANUARY 29, 2025

2Civility.org's Mark C. Palmer challenges lawyers to embrace GenAI policy development and explore and integrate AI into daily practice. The post Generative AI for Lawyers: From Fear to Functionality, How Lawyers Can Ethically Integrate AI into Their Practice appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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JURIST

JANUARY 8, 2025

Amnesty International on Wednesday urged Ugandan authorities to overturn a military tribunal’s decision and release lawyer Eron Kiiza, who has been convicted of contempt of court without trial. Kiiza was arrested after reportedly shouting at a court martial after being denied entry to the reserved space for lawyers when attempting to represent opposition leader Kizza Basigye at a court hearing.

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Uncover the secret to breaking language barriers and expanding your e-learning reach! This powerful use case reveals how Cesco Linguistic Services transformed 19 training modules for the Colorado Department of Early Childhood into culturally relevant courses in Arabic and Spanish—delivered on time and exceeding expectations. Learn how to localize your content seamlessly, avoid costly pitfalls, and connect with diverse audiences like never before.

SCOTUSBlog

JANUARY 17, 2025

Share The Supreme Court will decide whether a group of Maryland parents can opt to have their children exempted from LGBTQ-themed storybooks. The justices on Friday afternoon granted Mahmoud v. Taylor , in which a coalition of parents from Montgomery County, Md., contend that requiring their children to participate in instruction that violates their religious beliefs violates their First Amendment right to freely exercise their religion.

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FDA Law Blog

JANUARY 30, 2025

By Mark A. Tobolowsky & Charles G. Raver & James E. Valentine We recently blogged about a new December 2024 draft guidance about accelerated approval (the December 2024 draft guidance). That post largely focused on endpoints as well as the broader context for when accelerated approval is appropriate. However, as we note in that post, the design, timing of initiation, and timely conduct of confirmatory trials are also important considerations in FDAs determination of whether accelerated

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LawSites

JANUARY 16, 2025

LexCheck, a legal technology company specializing in contract review, is launching a new AI-powered contract analysis tool that aims to solve two persistent challenges in contract technology: the ability to handle complex agreements beyond routine contracts such as NDAs, and the creation and maintenance of contract playbooks.

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Above The Law

JANUARY 15, 2025

On Tuesday, the Federal Trade Commission released its second interim staff report on prescription drug middlemen. The report examines the impact of PBMs (specifically CVS Caremark, Express Scripts and Optum Rx) on specialty generic drugs, highlighting substantial price markups by PBMs on medications for cancer, HIV and other conditions. The post Healthcare Leaders Support FTC’s Second Report on PBMs, While PBMs Criticize Findings appeared first on MedCity News.

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Speaker: Andrew Klein

Are there mysteries lurking in your family tree? 🕵 No, not a long-lost half-brother - I'm talking about a patent family tree! IP paralegals need fast and easy ways to verify and report on essential data about foreign equivalents of US assets. Join us to master the global scope of key assets to support prosecution, portfolio management, litigation, licensing, competitive monitoring and more!

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Attorney at Work

JANUARY 14, 2025

In a never-ending game of cat and mouse, cybersecurity companies are using AI to help combat the worlds increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks. The post Law Firms Groaning at the Need to Incorporate Generative AI into Cybersecurity appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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JURIST

JANUARY 14, 2025

The Centre for Human Rights in Iran (CHRI) released a press release on Monday claiming Iran has escalated its crackdown on human rights lawyers and other dissenters as part of its expanding suppression of dissent. The authorities are using intimidation and prosecution, with five prominent lawyers being arrested and sentenced in the last month. CHRI, in its press release , states the Iranian government has intensified its persecution of human rights lawyers, particularly since the 2022 Woman, Lif

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SCOTUSBlog

JANUARY 27, 2025

Share The Supreme Court will weigh in on whether a Georgia family whose home was mistakenly raided by an FBI SWAT team can sue the federal government for the error. Just over six hours after the justices issued a list of orders from their Jan. 24 conference, and three days after they granted three cases from that conference, the court issued a new order granting review in Martin v.

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My Shingle

JANUARY 21, 2025

This blog post is based on a free 50-minute webinar on AIredflagsfor lawyers. To access the fullwebinar, click HERE. Generative AI (GenAI) is revolutionizing industries worldwide, including the legal profession. While this technology presents immense opportunities, it also comes with unique challenges that lawyers must understand and navigate. This guide highlights the red flags lawyers… The post Unlocking the Potential of Generative AI for Lawyers: Red Flags and Best Practices appeared fi

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Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor

Ready to cut through the AI hype and learn exactly how to use these tools in your legal work? Join this webinar to get practical guidance from attorney and AI legal expert, Joe Stephens, who understands what really matters for legal professionals! What You'll Learn: Evaluate AI Tools Like a Pro 🔍 Learn which tools are worth your time and how to spot potential security and ethics risks before they become problems.

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