Paralegal Bootcamp
DECEMBER 22, 2022
Do you want to move into management? As someone who has made the transition in my own career, I wanted to share insights on the key differences between being a paralegal and a paralegal manager and how you can get started today on that transition if it’s something you hope to do in your career. Let’s see if management is right for you after you hear the pros and cons.
JURIST
DECEMBER 22, 2022
The Government Accountability Project (GAP), a nonprofit whistleblower protection and advocacy organization, Thursday urged two US Congressional Committees to continue reviewing Twitter’s suspension of several journalists’ accounts. In a letter to the US House of Representatives Committee on Science, Space, and Technology and the US Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation , GAP states that they represent VOA Chief National Correspondent and current JURIST Journalist
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ABA Journal
DECEMBER 22, 2022
This year, Bryan Garner gave us a new game for word lovers, a hypothesis on hyphens and four principles of legal writing that he learned…
JURIST
DECEMBER 22, 2022
Iranian authorities violated international human rights law with excessive and lethal force against protestors in Kurdistan throughout September, October and November, Human Rights Watch (HRW) reported Wednesday. HRW asserts that Iranian security forces continue to commit human rights violations with their inhumane treatment of detainees and executions.
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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.
HowAppealing
DECEMBER 22, 2022
“A Harvard Law professor broke the rules to let in WWII vets. They made ‘the best class there ever was.’ Refusing to reduce veterans to their test scores, Warren Seavey accepted some with questionable academic credentials — and others who hadn’t even applied.” Joshua Prager will have this cover story in this upcoming Sunday’s edition of The Boston Globe Magazine.
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HowAppealing
DECEMBER 22, 2022
“The Ins and Outs of Navigating a Successful Appellate Practice”: Michelle Kallen has this essay online at Bloomberg Law. The post “The Ins and Outs of Navigating a Successful Appellate Practice” appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
DECEMBER 22, 2022
The European Commission Thursday adopted an agreement suspending €22 billion under the EU Cohesion Fund from Hungary until it implements key programs in keeping with the rule of law and the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights. Reforms include “structural and horizontal” changes to judicial independence, child protection, academic freedom and protections for asylum seekers.
ClimateChange-ClimateLaw
DECEMBER 22, 2022
By Maria Antonia Tigre. Photo by Matt Palmer on Unsplash. As noted at the end of last year, 2021 was significant for climate litigation, with several decisions worldwide providing a fresh look at stakeholder responsibility for climate change. 2022 was no different, with courts further delineating the procedural dimensions of climate cases and expanding on the responsibilities of stakeholders for climate mitigation and adaption.
JURIST
DECEMBER 22, 2022
The Japanese government Thursday announced it will investigate reports of covert Chinese police stations within Japan’s borders. The announcement came after Asian human rights NGO Safeguard Defenders released reports claiming China has established over 100 police stations overseas. Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno made the announcement at a press conference after a reporter asked about the Safeguard Defenders reports.
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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.
The Crime Report
DECEMBER 22, 2022
While red flag gun laws, or extreme risk laws, have long been underutilized, the regulations have received increased traction in the 19 states, plus Washington, D.C., that currently have them on the books. . Following the racist mass shooting in Buffalo, state lawmakers made legislative changes to New York’s red flag law in May. Connecticut revamped its own red flag law in June.
JURIST
DECEMBER 22, 2022
Anjana Meza, JURIST’s staff correspondent at the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru in Lima, forwards this eyewitness account of recent protests in Arequipa from a law student at the Universidad del Pacífico who was visiting southern Peru earlier this month when Peru’s Congress removed President Pedro Castillo , who had attempted to unconstitutionally dissolve the legislature.
The Crime Report
DECEMBER 22, 2022
In the wake of the collapse of FTX, the third largest digital cryptocurrency exchange in the world that also operated as a kind of crypto hedge fund, a letter addressed to Congress by New York State Attorney General Letitia James is one of the latest to call for increased regulation on cryptocurrency investments. James’ letter focuses on retirement funds, and asks that measures be adopted to prevent IRAs and defined contribution plans from being invested in high-risk digital assets such as crypt
JURIST
DECEMBER 22, 2022
The US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit Wednesday blocked the enforcement of a Louisville ordinance that prevented the obstruction of healthcare facilities by individuals. The ordinance creates a buffer zone between any healthcare facility —often a clinic that provides abortion— and those protesting in its vicinity, stating that such individuals have to stand on the closest adjacent sidewalk and ten feet away from the entrance.
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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.
Attorney at Work
DECEMBER 22, 2022
Tom Lambotte | You're going to be considered a suitable target for a cyberattack if you tick these checkboxes. The post Why It’s Imperative Your Law Firm Has a Cyber-Response Plan appeared first on Attorney at Work.
JURIST
DECEMBER 22, 2022
The US House Select Committee on the January 6 Attack on the Capitol Thursday released its final report. The 845-page report details the committee’s findings and recommendations, including the criminal referrals voted upon by the committee during their last public meeting. The report describes events leading up to, during, and in the aftermath of the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot as well as individuals involved in perpetrating what the report refers to as “the big lie.
Above The Law
DECEMBER 22, 2022
She described the situation as being 'mortifying.'. The post Lawyer Mom On Girl Scout Trip Gets Kicked Out Of Rockettes Christmas Show Due To Law Firm Affiliation appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
DECEMBER 22, 2022
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Tuesday condemned the destruction of Imo State’s high court in Orlu. Unknown assailants attacked and burned the building on Friday. The fire destroyed thousands of legal documents, books and exhibits. NBA national publicity secretary Akorede Habeeb Lawal called the attack “premeditated” and part of a series of assaults on judicial institutions in Imo State.
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The Crime Report
DECEMBER 22, 2022
Public defenders in New York City have accused Mayor Eric Adams and the NYPD of improperly using sealed criminal court records to manipulate public perception of bail reform’s impact on repeat crime, Matt Katz reports for the Gothamist. At the center of the controversy? An August press conference where NYPD Commissioner Keechant Sewell and Adams castigated bail reform and pointed to 10 repeat criminals they called “the worst of the worst.” Public defenders including a coalition
ABA Journal
DECEMBER 22, 2022
Each year, ABA members and staff lead a multitude of projects and initiatives that serve their colleagues and communities as well as improve the legal…
Above The Law
DECEMBER 22, 2022
Yikes! Better get those billables up! The post Are You A Biglaw Associate With Low Hours? Sorry, But There’s A ‘Target On Your Back’ appeared first on Above the Law.
The Crime Report
DECEMBER 22, 2022
A volunteer fire department admin and former Ohio 911 dispatcher has been charged for allegedly setting at least 17 fires, potentially in an effort to inflate the work of the volunteer fire department where he worked. In an interview with officers, James Bartel allegedly admitted to setting 24 fires to “give the boys something to do” and distract himself.
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Above The Law
DECEMBER 22, 2022
The discipline system goes after minority attorneys, especially Black lawyers. That’s not news for us lawyers, but it is for the public. The post A New Year’s Resolution Gone Bad And A Final Jeopardy Answer appeared first on Above the Law.
The Crime Report
DECEMBER 22, 2022
Oregon’s attorney general has asked the Supreme Court to overturn rulings that released Frank Gable, who was previously convicted of the 1989 murder of Oregon Corrections Director Michael Francke, Maxine Bernstein reports for The Oregonian. A circuit court found in September that Gable would not have been convicted by a reasonable jury due to another man’s multiple confessions to the murder that Gable was convicted of.
Law 360
DECEMBER 22, 2022
Kate Reder Sheikh at Major Lindsey & Africa looks back on the year in legal recruiting, including practice areas that saw the most movement, which regions seemed most ripe for new office openings and who was promoted to partner, and makes some look-ahead predictions for 2023.
The Crime Report
DECEMBER 22, 2022
Police1, an online resource for law enforcement, has released its 2023 guide on some of the biggest issues facing police right now. The guide offers strategy from 23 experts in criminal justice and law enforcement for tackling some present and some new challenges for those in leadership positions within law enforcement. The guide covers active shooter response and notes the May 2022 mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas as a catalyst for bringing active shooter response to the
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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