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Are You Still Waiting for That On-the-Job Training?

Paralegal Bootcamp

It happens to so many. You start a new paralegal position, and then you wonder for months when you’ll get that on-the-job training that will show you exactly what you should be doing every day. But it never comes.

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Israel prime minister considers mediation in Russia-Ukraine conflict

JURIST

In an exclusive interview with CNN, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Wednesday stated he would consider mediating the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Netanyahu qualified that any proposal would need to come from either Russia, Ukraine or the US.

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Lawsuit: New Hampshire Girl Escaped Adoptive Parents’ “Dungeon”

LegalReader

The 19-year-old girl woman claims that her adoptive parents kept her confined in a "basement dungeon" between 2004 and 2018, effectively treating and using her as a slave. News & Politics Atkocaitis dungeon human rights lawsuit litigation new boston new hampshire slave slavery

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Erin Acaley – The Winner of the Fall 2022 Paralegal Division Student Scholarship

NCBA

By The Scholarship Committee The Scholarship Committee had a number of excellent student essays submitted for the Fall 2022 Paralegal Division Student Scholarship. The topic, “What skillsets do you believe a paralegal should have in order to be successful?”,

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Buyer's Guide: Evaluating and Selecting the Best CLM Solution for Your Organization

Evaluating and selecting the right contract lifecycle management (CLM) platform can be complicated. However, by getting the right people involved, prioritizing your business needs, and testing your technology options, you can make it easier.

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The standard of human rights review for recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments: ‘due satisfaction’ or ‘flagrant denial of justice’?

Conflict of Laws

Note on Dolenc v. Slovenia (ECtHR no. 20256/20, 20 October 2022 ) by Denise Wiedemann , Hamburg 1. Facts and Holding On 20 October 2022, the ECtHR issued a decision that provides guidance regarding the human rights review of recognition and enforcement decisions.

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Texas man executed after Supreme Court denies appeal

JURIST

The State of Texas Wednesday executed Wesley Ruiz after the US Supreme Court denied Ruiz’s petition to for a stay. Ruiz, convicted of fatally shooting a Texas police officer, filed an application with the court on Tuesday to stay his execution and consider his petition for a writ of certiorari.

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How to Publish Anonymously Under a Pen Name

L4SB

Not every budding author has the clout or penmanship of a Dr. Seuss, George Orwell or even Robert Galbraith, but many authors like the three mentioned, do want to write. Intellectual Property Uncategorized anonymous llc business law Law 4 Small Business

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US financial watchdog orders $1.5M fine in first action under health privacy law

JURIST

The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Wednesday announced a $1.5

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“Federal judges’ retirements increasingly politically timed, study finds”

HowAppealing

“Federal judges’ retirements increasingly politically timed, study finds”: Nate Raymond of Reuters has this report. The post “Federal judges’ retirements increasingly politically timed, study finds” appeared first on How Appealing

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2022 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Contract Life Cycle Management Report

Gartner has positioned Evisort in the Visionaries Quadrant of the 2022 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Contract Life Cycle Management. Read the report to learn why Evisort is a Visionary provider in the market.

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The morning read for Thursday, Feb. 2

SCOTUSBlog

Share Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court.

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Memo To Biglaw Associates: Don’t ‘Destroy’ Your Career By Using Social Media

Above The Law

Biglaw just doesn't understand. The post Memo To Biglaw Associates: Don’t ‘Destroy’ Your Career By Using Social Media appeared first on Above the Law. Biglaw Bonus News Alerts Quote of the Day Social Media

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Women’s health group sues West Virginia over state’s abortion restrictions

JURIST

The Women’s Health Center of West Virginia (WHC) Wednesday brought a federal lawsuit against the president and secretary of the West Virginia Board of Medicine. The lawsuit centers on medical board’s regulation and enforcement of House Bill 302.

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‘A Proactive and Necessary Step:’ NFPRHA Applauds Proposed Rule on Birth Control Coverage

Above The Law

Under the proposed new rule, employers are no longer able to be exempt from covering contraception due to moral convictions, but religious exemptions still remain. It’s an important move from the government during the reproductive health crisis, one advocate said.

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Top 3 Data Privacy Challenges for Contract Compliance in 2022

The data privacy landscape is quickly becoming fragmented with dozens of new laws. Outdated compliance practices expose businesses to issues that can cost millions of dollars. Download this paper to find out how contract intelligence can help.

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European Parliament lifts immunity of two additional lawmakers linked to Qatar bribery scandal

JURIST

The European Parliament Thursday stripped two additional European lawmakers of their immunity from prosecution. Belgian authorities may now question the lawmakers in their investigation into a cash-for-influence bribery scandal linked to Qatar and Morocco.

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“Domestic Abusers Have Gun Rights Too, US Appeals Court Rules; Court vacates conviction of Texas man tied to five shootings; Ruling is latest fallout from US Supreme Court landmark ruling”

HowAppealing

“Domestic Abusers Have Gun Rights Too, US Appeals Court Rules; Court vacates conviction of Texas man tied to five shootings; Ruling is latest fallout from US Supreme Court landmark ruling”: Erik Larson of Bloomberg News has this report. Tierney Sneed of CNN reports that “ Law barring people with domestic violence restraining orders from having guns is unconstitutional, court rules.”

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Australia to honor First Australians with banknote redesign

JURIST

The Reserve Bank of Australia Thursday announced that a redesign of the $5 banknote will honour First Nations Australians and remove the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. The decision was made in consultation with the Australian Government.

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“U.S. Senate panel holds first votes on Biden judicial picks of 2023”

HowAppealing

“U.S. Senate panel holds first votes on Biden judicial picks of 2023”: Nate Raymond of Reuters has this report. And Madison Alder and Tiana Headley of Bloomberg Law report that “ Biden Judicial Picks Deadlock as Judiciary Panel Members in Flux.” ” The post “U.S. Senate panel holds first votes on Biden judicial picks of 2023” appeared first on How Appealing

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10 Zen Ways to Manage Cash Flows with Contract Intelligence

When you have instant access to your contract data, making strategic decisions in tough times (and good times) becomes much easier. Cash flow management especially can be a top priority for finance, procurement, and other business leaders.

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Litigators Should Approach AI Tools With Caution

Law 360

Artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT hold potential to streamline various aspects of the litigation process, resulting in improved efficiency and outcomes, but should be carefully double-checked for confidentiality, plagiarism and accuracy concerns, say Zachary Foster and Melanie Kalmanson at Quarles & Brady.

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“Big Law’s Cancel Culture, and Other Obviously Fake Things That Do Not Exist; Recasting America’s richest law firms as victims of woke culture obscures the real-world impact of the work these firms do all day, every day, six minutes at a time”

HowAppealing

“Big Law’s Cancel Culture, and Other Obviously Fake Things That Do Not Exist; Recasting America’s richest law firms as victims of woke culture obscures the real-world impact of the work these firms do all day, every day, six minutes at a time”: Jay Willis has this post at Balls and Strikes.

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If Fraud is Never Caught, did it Really Happen?

Intelligize Blog

Criminal charges like the ones currently levied against FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried raise an important question for corporate stakeholders: Is securities fraud rampant?

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“How expensive is Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner’s impeachment?”

HowAppealing

“How expensive is Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner’s impeachment?” ” Dennis Owens and Madison Montag of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania’s WHTM ABC 27 have this report. According to the article, “The right-to-know request shows the House GOP has spent more than $1 million so far, most of it to law firm K&L Gates.”

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6 Best Practices to Maximize Value from Vendor Contracts

With uncertainty on the rise and margins and operating budgets stretched thin, there are a range of obstacles threatening to sap value from deals with vendors. Status quo vendor contract management costs businesses millions of dollars every year. Contract Intelligence can help businesses get more value from vendor contracts.

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Massachusetts Bill Proposes Reduced Prison Time For Organ Donors

The Crime Report

A proposed bill in Massachusetts could make it possible for inmates to donate organs or bone marrow in exchange for reduced prison time, Brandon Drenon reports for the BBC. Under the proposed law, donors would receive a reduction of 60 days to one year off their sentences. Proponents of the bill argue that this would increase the pool of potential donors and help save lives, but critics argue that the bill is unethical and exploits the desperation of inmates.

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“The Old Hand Problem”

HowAppealing

“The Old Hand Problem”: Law professor Xiao Wang has this article in the current issue of the Minnesota Law Review. The article’s abstract begins, “Senior status is a special form of retirement for federal judges.” ” The post “The Old Hand Problem” appeared first on How Appealing

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Obviousness Test for Design Patents Unchanged

The IP Law Blog

Design patents and utility patents are two different things. Design patents protect ornamental designs, such as the shape of a perfume bottle or the design on flatware.

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“Introducing Confirmation Tales: ‘Not after I’ve driven all this way!'”

HowAppealing

“Introducing Confirmation Tales: ‘Not after I’ve driven all this way!'” ” Ed Whelan has launched a new Substack site, “ Confirmation Tales.” ” The post “Introducing Confirmation Tales: ‘Not after I’ve driven all this way!'” '” appeared first on How Appealing

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Legal Software Buyer's Guide for Personal Injury Law Firms

Paralegals are the nucleus of Personal Injury law firms, with the most diverse responsibilities. The right legal software has the potential to help streamline and automate the administrative side of the business, so you can focus on what matters.