Paralegal Bootcamp
JANUARY 20, 2023
We hear this all the time: you should be a proactive paralegal! But what does that actually look like? This week I’m giving you a sneak peek of an important lesson I teach in our Litigation Paralegal Boot Camp that opens on January 30! I will show you what it means to be a proactive paralegal and how to stand out to your attorney by making them think you’re a mind-reader.
JURIST
JANUARY 20, 2023
The government of Canada will proceed with the repatriation of 19 Canadian women and children being held at detention camps in northeast Syria. The lawyer for the applicants, Lawrence Greenspon, Thursday confirmed in an exclusive interview with the CBC that a “mutually acceptable” agreement has been reached. The agreement stems from a court action brought by the detained Canadians’ family members under the name “BOLOH” (“Bring Our Loved Ones Home”).
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The Estrin Report
JANUARY 20, 2023
Are You Pretty Enough For Your Job? Originally Posted on here November 19, 202 1 (republished by Paralegal Brief in early 2022) by Chere Estrin Editors Note: This article struck a chord with many of our readers resulting in a huge outpouring of comments. It even spawned an article in Fortune Magazine. Some time back, I was on the cover of a legal trade publication.
JURIST
JANUARY 20, 2023
Senator Penny Wong from the Ministry for Foreign Affairs Office Thursday said that the “Australian Government is deeply troubled by the ongoing” detainment of Dr. Yang Hengju (also known as Dr. Yang Jun), an Australian citizen and academic. Yang first travelled to Guangzhou, China in January 19, 2019. Since then, Yang has been detained by Chinese authorities.
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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
JANUARY 20, 2023
Transitioning provides numerous opportunities to grow and expand your current law firm. The post Turn Your Law Office Into A Virtual One! appeared first on Above the Law.
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SCOTUSBlog
JANUARY 20, 2023
Share Gail Curley, the Supreme Court’s marshal, said on Friday that she spoke with the justices as part of her investigation into the Dobbs leak but that the justices – unlike court employees – were not asked to swear under penalty of perjury that they were not responsible for the leak. In a brief, prepared statement released by the court, Curley indicated that she “followed up on all credible leads, none of which implicated the Justices or their spouses.
JURIST
JANUARY 20, 2023
President of the University of Tehran Dr. Seyed Mohammad Moghimi Thursday announced procedures for disciplining students who do not wear proper hijab. In the statement, Moghimi affirmed the university’s commitment to “pluralistic viewpoints, scholarly theorizing and scientific dialogue.” However, Moghimi tempered these ideals when he said that too many viewpoints may cause social conflict.
Above The Law
JANUARY 20, 2023
If you know what to look for, this report says a whole lot. The post Everything You Need To Know About The Supreme Court Leak Report But The Justices Were Afraid To Ask appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
JANUARY 20, 2023
India’s Supreme Court Collegium Wednesday reconsidered the proposal to appoint openly gay lawyer Saurabh Kirpal as a Delhi High Court judge, and observed that every individual is “entitled to maintain their own dignity and individuality based on sexual orientation.” Kirpal’s appointment has been pending for the last five years. Saurabh Kirpal is an Indian lawyer, author and LGBTQ+ Activist.
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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
JANUARY 20, 2023
With leftists like these, who needs PragerU!? The post Harvard Law Professors Caught Using Final Exams To Outsource Copaganda appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
JANUARY 20, 2023
Edward Mullins, the former union President of the Sergeants Benevolence Association (SBA), Thursday pled guilty to one count of wire fraud for defrauding the SBA of $600,000. Mullins served as the president of the fifth-largest police union in the nation for nearly two decades since he first won election in 2002. Per his plea order, Mullins will forfeit any and all profit gained through the illegal scheme.
Above The Law
JANUARY 20, 2023
For patients that are uninsured or not using their insurance and choosing to pay out of pocket, providers are required to give a patient an estimate of all reasonably expected costs ahead of time, referred to as the Good Faith Estimate (GFE).
JURIST
JANUARY 20, 2023
The Government of Western Australia (WA) Wednesday announced plans to introduce legislation banning the “ display and possession” of Nazi symbols like the Hakenkrauz, also known as the Nazi swastika, in the state. WA joined Victoria , New South Wales , Queensland and Tasmania in its move. A statement from WA authorities acknowledged the continued existence of anti-semitism in Australia and the usage of hate symbols in stigmatizing minorities, including Muslims and the LGBTQ+ communi
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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.
Above The Law
JANUARY 20, 2023
Time feels like it is always of the essence but, sometimes, you need to go slow and give your case the time it demands. The post Trial Lawyers Take The Time To Win appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
JANUARY 20, 2023
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Thursday charged Nexo Capital Inc. with failing to register a security that allowed consumers to earn interest on cryptocurrency. Nexo agreed to pay the SEC a $22.5 million penalty and cease the unregistered offer and sale of its “Earn Interest Product” (EIP) to US investors. Nexo also agreed to pay state regulatory authorities $22.5 million in fines to settle similar charges.
Above The Law
JANUARY 20, 2023
I'd say he has his work cut out for him if he really wants to pursue this claim, but he'll probably take a page out of his ancestor's book and 'outsource' the labor. The post Demanding Reparations Because A Slavery Name Is No Longer Honored Is Beyond The Pale appeared first on Above the Law.
The Crime Report
JANUARY 20, 2023
Prosecutors in Fulton County, Georgia, are accusing Kahlieff Adams of illicitly handing co-defendant and rapper Young Thug a prescription painkiller during open court on Wednesday, Jozsef Papp and Shaddi Abusaid report for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. WSBTV reporters obtained footage of the alleged exchange on Thursday. Adams was searched on Wednesday after the exchange, and prosecutors describe court deputies recovering Percocet, marijuana and other contraband wrapped in both plastic and
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Above The Law
JANUARY 20, 2023
To my surprise, this past Monday was almost as busy as any other Monday, The post Associates And Staff Should Have Off For MLK Day appeared first on Above the Law.
Law 360
JANUARY 20, 2023
Seventh Circuit judges questioned a U.S. Tax Court decision blocking a company's $10.6 million ordinary business deduction for the sale of the NBA's Memphis Grizzlies, saying reclassifying the break as a deferred compensation deduction risks eliminating the company's ability to ever claim it.
Above The Law
JANUARY 20, 2023
Missing out on a whole 100 documents worth of time! The post Biglaw Associate Billed 277 Hours To Review 20 Documents, Earns 60-Day Suspension To Keep Not Reviewing Documents appeared first on Above the Law.
Law 360
JANUARY 20, 2023
A New York model's attempt to hold Amazon, Walmart and Ulta Beauty liable for using her image online to promote a French skincare product without her consent has resulted in a first-of-its-kind ruling backing Big Tech's liability shield in the Empire State under Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act.
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Above The Law
JANUARY 20, 2023
And the combined cultures at these firms can't be beat. The post Top 50 Biglaw Firm To Merge With Prominent Boutique, Creating 1150-Lawyer Powerhouse appeared first on Above the Law.
ABA Journal
JANUARY 20, 2023
Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe is gaining about 100 lawyers through a merger with Buckley, a deal that will create a “financial services and fintech law…
Above The Law
JANUARY 20, 2023
Expect some states to slow play the new test. The post All Systems Go For The NextGen Bar Exam, But Don’t Expect Every State To Get On Board Right Away appeared first on Above the Law.
The Crime Report
JANUARY 20, 2023
On Wednesday, 195 school districts and charter schools were awarded grants as part of the state’s School Resource Officer Grant Program and a $25 million investment in the program as part of the state’s 2022-23 budget, the Monroe News reports. The grants target schools with lower enrollments and less state funding that do not yet have a school resource officer on staff, and schools are required to match 50 percent of the investment.
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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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