Paralegal Bootcamp
NOVEMBER 4, 2022
You just landed your first paralegal job at a local personal injury firm. Or maybe you transferred from another firm. Congratulations! But what do you do when your first day starts with 60 active pre-litigation files assigned to you? Don’t panic. It’s doable. I’m not going to sugarcoat it, though. It’s not going to be easy, but these tips for managing your personal injury cases will make it doable.
JURIST
NOVEMBER 4, 2022
The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) Friday reported they received 76,000 cybercrime reports between July 2021 and June 2022, an increase of 13 percent since last year. In the third Annual Cyber Threat Report , the organisation broke down Australian cybercrime from the most recent financial year, reporting “an increase in the number and sophistication of cyber threats”.
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NCBA Law Practice Management Blog
NOVEMBER 4, 2022
Every law firm owner is aware that outside actors can breach data, and cause a host of problems. Hackers are the bogeyman, in this situation. And so, much concern is spent over password management , encryption and email scams, including ransomware and phishing. But, to have a truly effective data security program, law firms also need to consider the access that internal staff enjoys.
JURIST
NOVEMBER 4, 2022
Chair of the Supervisory Board of the European Central Bank (ECB) Andrea Enria and Vice President of the ECB Luis de Guindos Friday criticized proposed EU banking regulations in a joint publication. The regulators argued that compliance with the Basel III accord is needed for strong banks, claiming “strong rules lead to strong banks, and strong banks are better able to serve firms, citizens and the economy at large,” and “the current geopolitical disorder shows how important it
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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.
NCBA Law Practice Management Blog
NOVEMBER 4, 2022
It’s 2022, and everybody is still kind of bad with passwords. Many passwords, in fact, still contain the word. password. That can’t be good. However, there are three simple moves that you can make to ensure that your passwords are more impressive, and difficult to hack. That will, in turn, better secure the systems that you are using passwords to protect – which, at this juncture, are pretty much all your systems.
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NCBA Law Practice Management Blog
NOVEMBER 4, 2022
The cool thing about working in 2022, is that everybody has more flexibility than ever before -- especially about where they want to work. That’s awesome; and, that’s as it always should have been. And, it’s also true for business owners, who should no longer feel compelled by client per ception to work in a downtown office. And, lawyers: most of your clients, too, are working from home.
JURIST
NOVEMBER 4, 2022
A group of former and current Twitter employees Thursday filed a class action lawsuit in the San Francisco Division of the US District Court for the Northern District of California. The lawsuit comes amid widespread layoffs at the company, spearheaded by new CEO Elon Musk. Musk acquired the company after completing a deal Oct. 27 to purchase the company for approximately $44 billion.
The Crime Report
NOVEMBER 4, 2022
Across the country this week, corrections officers have been indicted and sentenced for accepting bribes from inmates at detention centers and smuggling in contraband items in Pennsylvania, New York and Texas. In a Philadelphia city jail, a corrections officer allegedly worked with an incarcerated man to create a black market among detainees for cell phones and drugs, Samantha Melamed reports for the Philadelphia Inquirer.
JURIST
NOVEMBER 4, 2022
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Thursday issued a consolidated complaint and a notice of hearing against an Augusta, Maine, Chipotle. The complaint alleges that the facility illegally discriminated against employees for filing a union representation petition with the NLRB. The order requires the Maine facility to re-open and re-hire the store’s former employees.
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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
NOVEMBER 4, 2022
Jones Day is about to feel the Streisand Effect. The post Jones Day Whines About Law Review Article… So Now We’re All Going To Go Read That Law Review Article appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
NOVEMBER 4, 2022
The United States Circuit Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit Thursday instructed the District Court for the Northern District of Georgia to dismiss Marjorie Taylor Greene’s lawsuit over a challenge to her congressional candidacy. Green maintained her candidacy eligibility and is presently on the Georgia ballot, making the dispute moot. In March, a group of voters challenged Greene’s eligibility to run for office claiming that Greene had “engaged in insurrection” connected to the eve
HowAppealing
NOVEMBER 4, 2022
“Supreme Court more diverse than lawyers who argue before it”: Mark Sherman and Jessica Gresko of The Associated Press have this report. The post “Supreme Court more diverse than lawyers who argue before it” appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
NOVEMBER 4, 2022
Jony Mainaly is JURIST’s Staff Correspondent in Nepal. She files this from Kathmandu. . This past Monday, October 31, a writ petition against Nepal’s Election Commission was filed in the Supreme Court of Nepal after the Commission attempted to crackdown (Nepali) on the ‘No, Not Again’ campaign— a social media campaign that calls for boycotting tried and tested leaders of major political parties.
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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.
HowAppealing
NOVEMBER 4, 2022
“Tucson woman arrested in abortion-rights protest during Supreme Court hearing”: Haley Smilow of Cronkite News has this report. And Lydia Wheeler of Bloomberg Law reports that “ Supreme Court Protest Gets Massage Therapist 30 Hours in Custody.” The post “Tucson woman arrested in abortion-rights protest during Supreme Court hearing” appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
NOVEMBER 4, 2022
The Indiana doctor who provided abortion services to a 10-year-old Ohio rape victim in June filed a complaint on Thursday against Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita. Dr. Caitlin Bernard initiated a lawsuit against Rokita to stop his investigation into her. According to the complaint, Rokita issued subpoenas to access medical records “of individuals who did not themselves file complaints about their physicians and who by all accounts are perfectly satisfied with the medical care they rece
HowAppealing
NOVEMBER 4, 2022
“The Business of the Supreme Court: The Evolution and Devolution of the Supreme Court’s Docket.” Last Friday, the Saint Louis University Law Journal hosted the Richard J. Childress Memorial Lecture. You can view the video of the day’s sessions via YouTube using the following links: “ The Business of the Supreme Court: Childress Lecture 2022 Keynote Speaker ,” featuring law professor Steven Vladeck ; “ The Business of the Supreme Court Panel 1: Intricacie
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 4, 2022
The lawsuit seeks to stop oversteps by the Attorney General. The post Indiana Attorney General Faces Lawsuit For ‘Meritless’ Investigation Into Doctor Providing Abortion Care To 10-Year Old Rape Victim appeared first on Above the Law.
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HowAppealing
NOVEMBER 4, 2022
“Yes, that was a U.S. Supreme Court justice at Citizens Bank Park for the Phillies World Series game; The Astros have a polarizing fan in U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, the Phillies have Justice Samuel Alito”: Ximena Conde of The Philadelphia Inquirer has this report. I did not see Justice Alito at last night’s game ( he was seated on the third base side , while I was on the first base side , and his seat was one level below mine, but chances are he didn’t get a foul ball (or give i
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 4, 2022
One of the secrets to bringing in lucrative new business is knowing how clients choose law firms. The post Generating and Securing New Clients appeared first on Above the Law.
SCOTUSBlog
NOVEMBER 4, 2022
Share Monday’s arguments in Axon Enterprise v. Federal Trade Commission and Securities and Exchange Commission v. Cochran present a frontal assault on the traditional framework under which federal courts have entertained complaints about federal agencies. In both cases, the targets of agency proceedings want to challenge the legitimacy of those proceedings right away in federal court, rather than having to await the outcomes of long-running administrative processes before getting their day in co
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 4, 2022
This is employment lawyers' moment to shine! The post Oopsie! Did Elon Musk Just Forget To Comply With This California Law? appeared first on Above the Law.
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ABA Journal
NOVEMBER 4, 2022
Harvard University will not be able to tap into a $15 million insurance policy to cover legal expenses after failing to alert its insurer in…
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 4, 2022
More and more data breaches are internal. Is your firm prepared? The post The Threat From Within: Why You Need A Second Wall Of Data Breach Defense appeared first on Above the Law.
Attorney at Work
NOVEMBER 4, 2022
With these three simple tips, you can shave hours off your document drafting process. The post 3 Keys to Drafting Faster In Microsoft Word appeared first on Attorney at Work.
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 4, 2022
Speed running for fun and profit. The post Hey Elon: Let Me Help You Speed Run The Content Moderation Learning Curve appeared first on Above the Law.
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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